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Local business owner to address Young Professionals in Atlantic

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February 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a meeting of the “Young Professionals of Atlantic,” on Wednesday, February 8th. Guest speaker at the Noon event, to be held at Iowa Western Community College in Atlantic,  is Kim Jordan, with Anita Engraving & Awards. Kim represents a small family- owned and operated business that’s celebrating its 42nd year in business in southwest Iowa, serving the needs of its customers in a wide geographic area.

The presentation is part of the Chambers’ continuing effort to support established businesses and attract new start-ups in Cass County. As entrepreneurs, businesses such as Anita Engraving comprise the majority of commerce on “main street” in America. The business, which has been owned by Jon and Kim Jordan since they took it over in 1989, designs and assembles trophies, medals, plaques, engraved plates, clocks, cast bronze plaques, signage, ribbons and custom products in Anita.

Wednesday’s event marks the first of Young Professionals of Atlantic’s “Meal with a CEO (Clearly Experienced Owner)” mentorship program, which will take place every other month in 2012. Attendance to the lunches and dinners is open to all working professionals ages 21-40 in the area, whether they are Chamber members or not. Anyone wanting to attend,  should call or make their reservations with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce by no later than Tuesdsay, February 7th. A soup, salad, and bread lunch will be provided for $5.

8AM Sportscast 02-06-2012

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February 6th, 2012 by admin

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Under age drinking arrests in Fremont County

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February 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were arrested last week for consuming alcohol under the legal age. 19-year old Lance Alan Templeton, and 20-year old Devin Dennis Doty, both of Sidney, were arrested February 1st. Doty also faces a charge of driving with an open container.

8AM Newscast 02-06-2012

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February 6th, 2012 by admin

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th

Trading Post

February 6th, 2012 by Jim Field

WANTED: I am looking for fence so I can put the dogs outside,  don’t like putting them on a chain.  Call 712-773- 2434.

FOR SALE: Matching Couch and Loveseat in excellent condition (color, mostly navy blue with some tan/burgandy) $200 for the set. Also for sale Upright piano refinished & tuned for $50 OBO. Call 243-4209 or 249-4983.

FOR SALE: 2 year old hay for sale.  Cheap! Call 250-4812.

WANTED: Rocks for around flower gardens.  Please call 712-243-2437 or 515-314-3265 or 641-524-5420.

WANTED: A nice computer desk approximately 54 inches wide.  Please call 712-249-3736.

FOR SALE: Baby Guinea Pigs for sale three born Dec. 25th and one born Dec. 29th great gifts or 4H projects   call or text 712-249-1891

FOR SALE: 2 snow blowers, recently tuned up and checked over, larger one $150, smaller one w/electric start $175.  Call 243-3896.

Hearbeat Today 02-06-2012

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February 6th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field talks about the morning weather conditions and delay announcements.

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7AM Newscast 02-06-2012

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February 6th, 2012 by admin

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Western Iowa man shot during burglary

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February 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

ONAWA, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say a man was shot during a burglary attempt in the western Iowa town of Onawa.  Officers who were sent to a storage building around 6 p.m. Sunday found a 36-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body.  He’s been taken to Burgess Health Center in Onawa and is expected to survive his wound. His name hasn’t been released. Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation agent Daniel Dawson says investigators think the victim interrupted a burglary and was shot. Investigators are checking to see whether anything was stolen.  No arrest has been reported.

Bluffs apartment fire overnight

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February 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following an apartment complex fire overnight, in Council Bluffs. According to Omaha television station KETV, the blaze happened in the vicinity of 2nd Avenue and South 10th Street at around 1:15-a.m.

Officials say flames were shooting out of one of the windows of the building when they arrived.  The cause remains under investigation. 

(Podcast) Skyscan Weather Forecast: Feb. 6, 2012

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February 6th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the forecast for Atlantic, and the KJAN listening area, from Freese-Notis Meteorologist Harvey Freese….

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