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Corning couple arrested on domestic abuse charges

News

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

A Corning couple was arrested Sunday night on Domestic Abuse charges. According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Heather and Scott Cornish were taken into custody at around 9:20-p.m., after a 9-1-1 call was received by the Adams County Dispatch Center, with regard to a fight in progress between a husband and wife. Upon officers’ arrival, both parties were taken into custody.

Clarinda man arrested on terrorism threat

News

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Adams County Sheriff’s Department says a Clarinda man was arrested Friday on a felony charge for the Threat of Terrorism, and an Aggravated Misdemeanor charge of Harrassment in the 1st Degree. The arrest of 30-year old Kurtis Hillerbrand stems from contact he allegedly made to the Miltner Insurance Agency in Corning, threatening to “blow up” their office building. Hillerbrand was being held in the Adams County Jail.

(9-a.m. News)

8AM Sportscast 05-07-2012

Podcasts, Sports

May 7th, 2012 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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8AM Newscast 05-07-2012

News, Podcasts

May 7th, 2012 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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BERDELLA MEYER, 90, of Manilla (Svcs 5/10/12)

Obituaries

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

BERDELLA MEYER, 90, of Manilla, died Sun., May 6th, at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home. Services for BERDELLA MEYER will be held on Thursday, May 10 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla.  Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements.

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Friends may call on Thursday, May 10 at 10:00 AM at the church prior to the service.

Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin.

BERDELLA MEYER is survived by:

1 sister:  Ora (Floyd) Mullins of Paton

Many nieces and nephews

Lunch in the Park with Southwest 8

News

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for older adults in your community. On Tuesday, May 8th, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Southwest 8 Senior Services will host Lunch in the Park at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs. Lunch will feature pizza, sandwich wraps, desserts, drinks and other food items. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Southwest 8 and the work it does for area seniors. 

A quilt raffle will be held, titled “Quilt-a-Quarter.” Tickets for the raffle cost $5 for one or $10 for three. A drawing will be held every quarter (every three months) for a quilt valued at up to $500. There will also be a special surprise at noon, featuring local seniors.  In addition, Southwest 8 will have informational booths for anybody looking for more information for themselves or aging loved ones.  

The theme for Older Americans Month 2012—Never Too Old to Play!—puts a spotlight on the important role older adults play in sharing their experience, wisdom, and understanding, and passing on that knowledge to other generations in a variety of significant ways. This year’s celebrations will recognize the value that older adults continue to bring to our communities through spirited participation in social and faith groups, service organizations, and other activities. Southwest 8 Senior Services is joining in the national celebration of Older Americans Month 2012 with activities and events to promote intergenerational engagement and recreation. We invite you to join in the fun! To find out how you can support Older Americans Month 2012 and take part in intergenerational play, contact Autumn Eberly at 712-328-2540 extension 12 or at aeberly@southwest8.org.

Heartbeat Today 05-07-2012

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

May 7th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Sandy Booker about the CAM Greenhouse project.

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Average Iowa commute tied for 7th-fastest in US

News

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – U.S. Census Bureau data show Iowa’s average commute is nearly 6 minutes shorter than the national average. The Des Moines Register reports that the average Iowa commute is 19.1 minutes. That ties the state with Kansas for the seventh-fastest average commute in the country. The national average is 25 minutes.The Census Bureau’s American Community Survey says North Dakota residents enjoy the nation’s shortest average commute: 16.1 minutes. 

The Iowa Transportation Department says Iowan residents travel an average of 11.5 miles to work. The census data say Madison County residents have the longest average commute: 29 minutes. Many of them work in the Des Moines area. 

In the immediate KJAN listening area, commuting times include: 17.9-minutes in Cass County; 21-minutes in Adair County; 20.2-minutes in Adams and Pottawattamie Counties; 19.3-minutes in Audubon County; 27-minutes in Guthrie County; 20.6-minutes in Montgomery County, and 17.6-minutes in Shelby County. The state’s shortest average commute is the 12.3 minutes in Sioux County.

7AM Newscast 05-07-2012

News, Podcasts

May 7th, 2012 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Atlantic vs. Abraham Lincoln Boys Soccer 05-05-2012

Podcasts, Sports

May 7th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field and Tom Thomsen have the call of the game played Saturday, May 5th at Atlantic High School.  Final score — Abraham Lincoln 3, Atlantic 0.  (NOTE:  we broadcast using 3G technology and unfortunately there was an internet outage in western Iowa Saturday afternoon during our broadcast which affected our connection.  We are sorry, but it was out of our control.)

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