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Audubon County Fair Queen Crowned

News

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Audubon County Fair officials bestowed the Queen honors Thursday night, on Katelyn Asmus. Runner-up for the title was Taylor Lewis. Seven young ladies were vying for the title to represent the county over the course of the year, and at the Iowa State Fair. The other candidates included: Amanda Steffes, Beth Irlmeier, Clara Lauritsen, Chansea Nelson and Dani Esbeck.

Some activities scheduled for today at the fair include: the 4-H/FFA Sheep & Goat show, at 8-a.m.; Judging of the Open Class static entries, at 9-am; 4-H/FFA Horse Show at 10-am; County Fair Olympics from 1-3pm; Fashion Designer’s Showcase at 4:30-pm; Decorator’s Showcase at 5:30pm; and the Figure 8 Races, beginning at 7:30-pm.

Posted County Prices 07-27-2012

Ag/Outdoor

July 27th, 2012 by admin

Cass County: Corn $7.87, Beans $16.66

Adair County: Corn $7.84, Beans $16.69

Adams County: Corn $7.84, Beans $16.65

Audubon County: Corn $7.86, Beans $16.68

East Pottawattamie County: Corn $7.90, Beans $16.66

Guthrie County: Corn $7.89, Beans $16.70

Montgomery County: Corn $7.89, Beans $16.68

Shelby County: Corn $7.90, Beans $16.66

Oats $3.67  (always the same in all counties)

Cass County Fair Royalty announced

News

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The King and Queen of the 2012 Cass County Fair were announced Thursday night, during the opening day of the fair. As you may have heard on KJAN live during the ceremony, Haley Schmidt, of Griswold, was chosen as Cass County Fair Queen, while Dexter McDermott, of Atlantic, was named Cass County Fair King

Other royalty include Maggi Amos, Cass County Fair Princess, and Logan Potter, Cass County Fair Prince. Potter was also named “Mr. Congeniality.” Emily Jacobsen was chosen was “Miss Congeniality.” Ryan Aupperle and Tanner Potter were finalists for the King competition, while Emily Jacobsen and Larissa Backhaus were finalists for the Queen competition.   

The fair continues through Tuesday morning. On the schedule today is: 

The Sheep/Meat Goat Weigh-in, from 8am-11am

The Rabbitt and Horse shows, beginning at 9-a.m.

The Commercial Exhibits will be on display beginning at 10-a.m.

4-H Exhibits open in the Community Center at 1-p.m.

The Feeder Calf weigh-in (2-3pm)

Feeder Calf Show (5-p.m.)

Bullride (7:30-p.m.)

Drug arrests reported in Red Oak

News

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Two Red Oak residents were arrested early this (Friday) morning, on drug charges. According to Red Oak Police, 19-year-old Kayla Caroline Cornelison and 37-year-old Markus Eugene Johnson were taken into custody following a traffic stop at 12:55 a.m. at the corner of West Linden and North Broadway.

Cornelison was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Her bond was set at $1,000. Johnson was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held on $300 bond.

Creston man arrested in Adams County

News

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A Union County man was arrested late Thursday night in Adams County on alcohol, and other charges. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year old Raymond Davis, of Creston, was taken into custody at around 11-p.m., after he was pulled over for allegedly speeding on Highway 25. Davis faces OWI/1st Offense, speeding and open container charges. He was also cited for having no turn signal.

RUBY RASMUSSEN, 86,& HARRY RASMUSSEN, 94, both of Audubon (Svcs. 7-28-12)

Obituaries

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

HARRY M. RASMUSSEN, 94, of Audubon, died Sun., July 23rd. His wife RUBY RASMUSSEN, 86, also of Audubon, died Thu., July 26th. Both passed away at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Joint funeral services for HARRY AND RUBY RASMUSSEN will be held 2-p.m. Sat., July 28th, at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, west of Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where a family visitation will be held 6-pm Fri., July 27th.

Burial will be in the Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery.

HARRY AND RUBY RASMUSSEN are survived by:

Their children: Sheryl Burmaster, of Minneapolis, MN; Norlan (Lois) Rasmussen, of Audubon; & Marvin (Beth) Rasmussen, of Jefferson.

7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, other relatives & friends.

TIMOTHY E. LAURITSEN, 54, of North Liberty (Svcs. 7-30-12)

Obituaries

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

TIMOTHY E. LAURITSEN, 54, of North Liberty, died Tue., July 24th, at home. Celebration of Life services for TIMOTHY LAURITSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon.,, July 30th, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

A family visitation will be held from 9:30-a.m. until the time of service Monday, at the church.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

TIMOTHY LAURITSEN is survived by:

His step-mother: Elaine Lauritsen, of Audubon.

His sisters: Lisa (Jim) Mauer, of Caney, KS, & Laura (James) Hallinan, of Lansing, KS.

His half-brothers: Scott (Rose) Weston, of Marshalltown; Chris (Angela) Weston, of Des Moines.

His step-brothers & step-sisters: Brian (Nicci) Lauritsen, of Lamar, CO; Bruce (Barb) Lauritsen, of Guthrie Center; Kaye (Steve) Wilt, of Gurnee, IL.

Other relatives, and friends.

Skyscan (Podcast) Forecast: July 27th, 2012

Podcasts, Weather

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the Freese-Notis forecast for the KJAN listening area, and the weather stats for Atlantic…

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The latest forecast for Cass & surrounding Counties

Weather

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

340 AM CDT FRI JUL 27 2012, NWS – Des Moines

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 60S. NORTH WIND NEAR 10 MPH,  SHIFTING TO THE EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOW IN THE UPPER 60S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE LOWER 90S. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH IN THE AFTERNOON.

SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW AROUND 70. HIGH IN THE MID 90S.

State Baseball Tournament Results/Schedule

Sports

July 27th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Thursday Results:

Class 4-A

  • Ft. Dodge 5, West Des Moines Dowling 4

Class 1-A Semi-Finals

  • Martensdale St. Mary’s 7, Bishop Garrigan Catholic 3
  • Mason City Newman Catholic 7, Lisbon 3

Class 2-A Semi-Finals

  • Dyersville Beckman Catholic 6, Kuemper Catholic 3
  • North Polk 2, Davis County 1

Friday’s Schedule:

Class 3-A Semi-Finals

  • Noon — Dallas Center-Grimes vs. Western Dubuque
  • 2:00 pm — Decorah vs. Bishop Heelen Catholic

Class 4-A Semi-Finals

  • 6:00 pm — Ankeny vs. West Des Moines Valley
  • 8:00 pm — Ft. Dodge vs. Cedar Rapids Kennedy