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8AM Newscast 02-04-2014

News, Podcasts

February 4th, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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3 vehicle accident in Atlantic Tuesday

News

February 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A collision between three vehicles was reported just before 8-a.m. at 10th and Maple Streets here in Atlantic. According to dispatch reports, a Mercury Mountaineer SUV  rolled over into a small ditch near the intersection. Another vehicle involved in the collision was a Chevy Suburban.

According to reports, a northbound Ford Taurus pulled into the intersection and was hit by the SUV. The car spun around and collided with the Suburban, while the SUV ended up in ditch. The car and Suburban came to rest in the middle of the intersection. No injuries were reported. Additional details are expected later today.

Tasty Pork Ribs (2-4-14)

Mom's Tips

February 4th, 2014 by Jim Field

  • 4 pounds bone-in country style pork ribs
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauc
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Place ribs in a 5 quart slow cooker.  Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs.  Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until meat is tender.

Heartbeat Today 02-04-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

February 4th, 2014 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks talk about the winter weather affecting the Nishna Valley.

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7AM Newscast 02-04-2014

News, Podcasts

February 4th, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Monday Wrestling Results

Sports

February 4th, 2014 by Jim Field

  • Clarinda 66, Denison-Schleswig 18
  • Clarinda 42, Kuemper Catholic 26
  • Kuemper Catholic 48, Denison-Schleswig 27
  • East Mills 71, Rock Port 12
  • East Mills 72, Tarkio 12

Multi-vehicle accident in Cass County on I-80

News

February 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Rescue crews from in Atlantic have been called to a multi-vehicle accident this morning on I-80 in Cass County. The call came in at around 6:28-a.m. from Interstate 80 westbound at the 60 mile marker, or just west of the Highway 71 interchange. At least two people were hurt, including a man with a shoulder injury, and a pregnant female who was having trouble breathing.  Crews from Atlantic Fire & Rescue, Anita Rescue and Medivac were called to the scene.

No other details are available. Another accident reported at the 48-mile marker westbound has a car on its top in the traveled portion of the road. At 6:51-a.m., the Iowa Dot’s Website at 511ia.org reported I-80 westbound between Exit 46 (County Road M-47) and Exit 51 (County Road M-56 near Walnut) was blocked due to an accident.

(update 6:46-a.m.)

Exira man arrested on theft and FIP of firearm charges

News

February 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Audubon report the arrest on Saturday of 35-year old Scott Harold Toepfer, of Exira. Toepfer was charged with Theft in the 4th Degree and three counts of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. His arrest stems from the execution of a search warrant.
Toepfer was transported to the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office where he was being held on $5000 bond.  His arrest was made by officers with the Audubon Police Department with the assistance of deputies from the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office.

(Podcast) Skyscan Weather forecast: Tue., 2/4/14

Podcasts, Weather

February 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis weather forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, and weather information for Atlantic from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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BEULAH J. LUCAS, 100, formerly of Audubon (Svcs. 2/6/14)

Obituaries

February 4th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

BEULAH J. LUCAS, 100, of Des Moines (& formerly of Audubon), died Sat., Feb. 1st, at Wesley Acres in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for BEULAH LUCAS will be held 1:30-p.m. Thu., Feb. 6th, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date.

BEULAH LUCAS is survived by:

Her sons – Gary (Joan) Lucas, of Indianola, & Joseph (Nancy) Lucas, of West Des Moines.

Her brother – Dr. Wendall J. Kopp, of Oak Ridge, TN.

Her sister – Alicemae Bradley, of Indianola.

5 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and many nieces.