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Cordon Bleu Casserole (1-22-13)

Mom's Tips

January 22nd, 2013 by Jim Field

  • 4 cups cubed cooked turkey (or chicken)
  • 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping:

  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

In a large bowl, combine turkey, ham and cheese; set aside.  In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.  Add flour; stir to form a paste.  Gradually add cream, stirring constantly.  Bring to a boil; boil one minute or until thick.  Add dill, mustard and nutmeg; mix well.  Remove from heat and pour over meat mixture.  Spoon into a greased 13″ x 9″ x 2″ baking dish.  Toss bread crumbs, butter and dill; stir in cheese and walnuts.  Sprinkle over the casserole.  Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees or until heated through.  YIELD:  8-10 servings.

Joyce Paul (Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan)

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Heartbeat Today 01-22-2012

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

January 22nd, 2013 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Teddi Grindberg, Wellness Coordinator for Cass County, about the 2013 edition of Live Healthy Iowa.

 

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IGHSAU Announces Girls Regional Basketball Pairings

Sports

January 22nd, 2013 by Jim Field

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released the 2013 regional basketball pairings.  Class 1-A play begins Thursday, February 7, Class 2-A and Class 3-A begin Saturday, February 9, Classes 4-A and 5-A begin Wednesday February 13.

To view Class 1-A pairings: click here.
To view Class 2-A pairings: click here.
To view Class 3-A pairings: click here.
To view Class 4-A pairings: click here.
To view Class 5-A pairings: click here.

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Nebraskan’s body found at Iowa casino

News

January 22nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Authorities are investigating the death of a Nebraska man whose body was found at a casino parking garage in Council Bluffs.   The Daily Nonpareil reports the body of the 54-year-old Omaha man was found a little after 9:30 p.m. Sunday on the ground level of the parking garage of Harrah’s Casino & Hotel. Police Sgt. David Dawson says the man is believed to have jumped from the fifth floor of the garage around 6:30 p.m.

Dawson says a note was found in the man’s vehicle and that “it doesn’t appear that anything is suspicious” about the man’s death.

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Iowa prepares for visit to Ohio State.

Sports

January 22nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery says in a tough Big Ten race you can expect to see more of the unexpected. The Hawkeyes improved to 2-4 in the league race on Saturday night with a victory over Wisconsin, just days after the Badgers posted a victory at then second ranked Indiana. The Hawkeyes return to action this (Tuesday) evening, with a visit to Ohio State. It will be the first game for Iowa forward Aaron White back in his home state. The sophomore is averaging 15 points and more than six rebounds in the last three games.

McCaffery says to have a chance against the Buckeyes the freshman guard duo of Mike Gessell and Anthony Clemmons will need to handle the pressure of the Ohio State guard court led by junior Aaron Craft. Craft leads the Buckeyes in steals and assists. Ohio State coach Thad Matta says the Buckeyes need to do a better job of protecting the basketball than they did in a 59-56 loss at Michigan State on Saturday.

Ohio State is 13-4 overall. Iowa is 13-5.  Pre-game coverage on KJAN begins this afternoon, at 4:30. Tip-off is slated for 5:30.

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: Tue., Jan. 22nd 2013

Podcasts, Weather

January 22nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the Freese-Notis (podcast) forecast for Atlantic & the KJAN listening area, and weather data for Atlantic.

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Cass Co. Extenstion offers IA DOT laws and regs info. this Friday

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 22nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Cass County Extension Service and other state/local partners, invite area farmers and the public to attend an informational presentation this Friday, Jan. 25th, from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), on Laws and Regulations that affect your farming operation. Janelle Kracht, District Field Manager for Iowa Corn, says  “The laws and regulations change all the time. It is important to share up to date information and this is directly from the DOT, so farmers can ask questions.”

The free presentation takes place 2-PM Friday, at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic (805 W. 10th Street). A question and answer period will follow the presentation for any farmers who have questions related to specific rules and regulations. Presenting partners for the event include the Iowa Corn Growers Association, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, the Iowa Soybean Association, Cass County ISU Extension, and the local Cass County Corn and Soybean Association.

There is no cost to attend, no preregistration required and the meeting is open to the public. Questions in advance of the event should be directed to Janelle Kracht at 515-229-9980.

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IRENE STARRETT, 96, of Audubon (Svcs. 1/28/13)

Obituaries

January 22nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

IRENE STARRETT, 96, of Audubon, died Mon., Jan. 21st, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. A Memorial service for IRENE STARRETT will be held 1:30-p.m. Mon., Jan. 28th, at the Friendship Home.  Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation at Roland’s is from 8-am to 5:30pm today (Thursday, Jan. 24th), and tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 25th), with the family will meeting with friends from 10-to 11-am Monday, also at the funeral home.

Burial, with a committal service, will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Audubon.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in Iowa

Weather

January 22nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

342 AM CST TUE JAN 22 2013

TODAY…CLOUDY. VERY LIGHT SNOW LIKELY IN THE MORNING…THEN A CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. SCATTERED FLURRIES LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. HIGH AROUND 20. EAST WIND NEAR 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF SNOW 60 PERCENT.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW 10 TO 15. SOUTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 20S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH IN THE AFTERNOON.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW AROUND 10. NORTHEAST WIND AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE MID 20S. SOUTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. LOW AROUND 15. HIGH AROUND 20.

FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. COLDER. LOW ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.

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Iowa early News Headlines: Tue., Jan. 22nd, 2013

News

January 22nd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Weather officials say brutally cold temperatures will continue overnight in parts of northern Iowa and the upper Midwest. The National Weather Service says a wind chill advisory will remain in effect for northeast Iowa until 10 a.m today. The wind chill will make temperatures feel like 20 to 25 degrees below zero.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A judge has temporarily halted activity in a lawsuit filed against Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz over a new voting rule he proposes to enact. Judge Mary Pat Gunderson says in her ruling that proceedings in the lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union should be stopped until the rule is adopted or rescinded. The decision was issued on Thursday.

MARION, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in northeast Iowa say a 14-year-old boy was hospitalized over the weekend after leading police on a chase. Waterloo television station KWWL reports a Marion police officer tried to stop a vehicle early Sunday morning that went over a curb and onto a sidewalk. Officers then chased the car for 12 miles until the teen lost control and crashed. He was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids with non-life-threatening injuries.

JEFFERSON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say several firefighters have been treated for minor injuries suffered while fighting a restaurant blaze in central Iowa. Des Moines television station KCCI reports the fire was reported early Sunday morning in Jefferson, which sits about 50 miles northwest of Des Moines.

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