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MERVIN ARTHUR SCHAAF, 95, of Harlan (Svcs 1-6-12)

Obituaries

January 3rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

MERVIN ARTHUR SCHAAF, 95, of Harlan, died Dec. 16th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan. Funeral services for MERVIN SCHAAF will be held 11-a.m. Fri., Jan. 6th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the church will be held from 9-to 11-a.m. the day of the service (1/6/12).

Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

MERVIN SCHAAF is survived by:

His son Doug (Judy) Schaaf, of Seattle, WA.

His son-in-law – John Gilliland, of Harlan.

2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter.

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8AM Newscast 01-03-2012

News, Podcasts

January 3rd, 2012 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Heartbeat Today 01-03-2012

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

January 3rd, 2012 by admin

Jim Field talks about what to expect at Caucus events.

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7AM Newscast 01-03-2012

News, Podcasts

January 3rd, 2012 by admin

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Polka-Dot Macaroons (1-3-12)

Mom's Tips

January 3rd, 2012 by Jim Field

  • 5 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups M & M’s miniature baking bits

In a large bowl, combine the coconut, milk and flour.  Stir in the baking bits.  Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks.  Yields about 4 1/2 dozen.

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Backyard and Beyond 01-02-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

January 3rd, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Dan and Diane Renneke about Habitat for Humanity.

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(Podcast) Weather forecast for Jan. 3, 2012

Podcasts, Weather

January 3rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic, and the KJAN listening area….

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VIOLET M. FRUM, 90, of Avoca (Svcs 1-5-12)

Obituaries

January 3rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

VIOLET M. FRUM, 90, of Avoca (& formerly of the Omaha, NE & Shelby, IA areas), died Mon., Jan. 2nd, in Avoca. Funeral services for VIOLET FRUM will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Jan. 5th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-to 9-pm Wed., Jan. 4th, with the family present from 6-8pm.

Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

VIOLET FRUM is survived by:

Her sons – Steve (Joan) Frum, of Shelby, & Barry (Phyllis) Frum, of Crescent.

Her daughter-in-law: Margaret Frum, of Omaha.

11 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, other relatives & friends.

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LUCILLE MULFORD, 96, of Audubon (Svcs 1-4-12)

Obituaries

January 3rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

LUCILLE MULFORD, 96, of Audubon, died Mon., Jan. 2nd, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for LUCILLE MULFORD will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Jan. 4th, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family visitation is from 9:30-a.m. Wednesday until the time of service.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

LUCILLE MULFORD is survived by:

Her sister – Norma Laughery, of Bayard.

Her daughter-in-law – Noreen Luparedus, of Carroll.

5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, numerous step-great grandchildren, several brothers-in-law, other relatives, and friends.

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Cell phone store robbed in Council Bluffs

News

January 3rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with the robbery Monday night of the U-S Cellular Store on West Broadway Street. Officials say at around 7:45-p.m., a black male, about 25-to 35-years of age, walked into the store at 2015 Broadway. The man said he had a weapon and threatened the clerk while demanding money.

He was given an undetermined amount of cash and fled the store on foot. No get-away vehicle was ever seen. The suspect was described as being thin and short. He wore a black mask, hoodie and blue jeans. If you have any information on the crime, contact the Council Bluffs Police Department at 712-328-4728.

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