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Even colder temps on the way Wednesday morning

News, Weather

April 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

It’s not unusual for temperatures in Iowa to dip below freezing in April, but various crops in the state were damaged in this morning’s cold snap because they blossomed roughly a month earlier than usual this year. National Weather Service meteorologist Aubry Wilkins says the coldest spots in the state at 5 a.m. were in western and northwest Iowa. “Audubon and Carroll bottomed out near 21 degrees and Estherville dropped to 20 or 19 degrees,” Wilkins says. 

In Atlantic, the thermometer bottomed-out at 26-degrees early this morning. Temperatures below 25-degrees can kill fruit and other sensitive crops or vegetation. Another freeze warning is posted for Iowa early Wednesday. Wilkins says Wednesday morning’s temperatures could be even colder than they were this morning. Warmer weather is in the forecast by Thursday. “We will see a bit of a warming trend into the weekend,” Wilkins says. “And then this weekend, we do have the potential for severe storms. It looks like Saturday is the best potential for that.” 

This recent cold snap follows a month in which nine Midwestern states, including Iowa, recorded their warmest March on record.

(Radio Iowa/KJAN)

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EHK School Board approves budget amendment, Exira Board lowers levy

News

April 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Elk Horn-Kimballton and Exira School District Boards of Education held their regular, separate meetings Monday. Superintendent of Schools Dean Schnoes said the EHK Board approved a $160,000 budget amendment for calendar year 2011-2012, and the 2012-2013 budget during their meeting, Monday afternoon. Schnoes said they also voted to increase the Driver’s Education fee for this Summer. He says the in-district fee went from $185 to $200, while the out-of-district fee increased from $290 to $300. Schnoes said a lot of that increase is attributed to the rising cost of fuel. The EHK Board also voted to hire Maria Ternus as the Business Manager for both the EHK and Exira Districts. She will begin training for the position Wednesday, and finish out the duties for the rest of the year.

Schnoes said the Exira School Board approved a decrease in the tax levy for the district, from 18.1% per thousand dollars valuation, to 16.38% per thousand. He says the higher land values allowed them to recoup tax dollars while at the same time lowering the tax rate. He says also, the Exira Board passed a resolution which is intended to move forward with the possibility of reorganization by July 1st, 2014. Schnoes says the attorney will look the resolution over in preparation for presentation to the Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board during their next regular meeting.

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Backyard and Beyond 04-10-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

April 10th, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Susan Appleget Hurst, longtime gardener and owner of Applehurst, about the garden seminar and living in a jail.

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Across Oceans Across Time 04-10-2012

Across Oceans Across Time, Podcasts

April 10th, 2012 by admin

Anna Mullin talks about her work on preserving and cataloging artifacts at the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn.  She will present some of the artifacts she has been working with at the Brown Bag Lecture Series this Thursday from 12pm-1pm at the museum.

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8AM Sportscast 04-10-2012

Podcasts, Sports

April 10th, 2012 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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TUESDAY, APRIL 10th

Trading Post

April 10th, 2012 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Nordictrack Elite 9500 Pro. Big heavy duty treadmill. Internet, IPod compatible. Like new condition, barely used. $900 712-249-3700.

FOR RENT: 2 Bedroom apartment for rent, available May 1st (Possibly mid-late April if needed). Need someone to take over lease through July 31st, 2012 and can go month-to-month after. $450/month, plus electrical. Ground floor, non-smoking, assigned parking spot, coin laundry in building, and additional storage closet in basement. YMCA is a block away, residential neighborhood. $300 deposit required.  515-370-1939 Evenings.

WANTED: I am looking for a bicycle trailer for a toddler to ride in.  I don’t care if it’s single or double.  Call 249-7652.

FOR SALE: 20″ flat screen Samsung TV with converter box included, works good,  5 years old  $50.  10 Gallon aquarium complete with everything but fish $50.  Converter boxes for analog tv’s that work well $25 each.  Call 254-6533.

FOR SALE: Red fiberglass pickup topper to fit 1997 to 2003 Ford F-150 pickup with full size box. Good shape. Asking $200.00. Call 712-243-1512

FOR SALE: Toro self propelled lawn mower.  $175.  304-4271.

FOR SALE: Epson all in one printer/scanner (printer does not work, scanner works great though).  243-1014.

FOR SALE: 4 x 8 and a 4 x 6 trailers that are both in good shape.  $200 each.  243-7734.

WANTED: Avon rep to call or drop off a book.  243-1559.

FOR SALE: White Amana washer/dryer for $300.  563-2148.

FOR SALE: Cockapoo male all black puppy.  249-6930.

FOR SALE: Vertical shaft Briggs and Stratton 18 HP engine that only has 500 hours on it.  Oil has been changed regularly.  Originally paid $1200 but will take $200.  249-6930.

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CHARLES LARSEN, 66, of Kimballton (Svcs. 4-13-12)

Obituaries

April 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

CHARLES LARSEN, 66, of Kimballton, died Mon., April 9th, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Funeral services for CHARLES LARSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., April 13th, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8pm Thu., April 12th.

Burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery near Kimballton.

CHARLES LARSEN is survived by:

His wife – Julie Larsen, of Kimballton.

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8AM Newscast 04-10-2012

News, Podcasts

April 10th, 2012 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Scalloped Corn (4-10-12)

Mom's Tips

April 10th, 2012 by Jim Field

  • 1 can cream style corn
  • 1 can whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 package corn muffin mix
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Mix all ingredients except cheese.  Pour into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.  Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.  Sprinkle cheese on top.  Bake 20 minutes more.

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Hot Chicken Salad (4-10-12)

Mom's Tips

April 10th, 2012 by Jim Field

  • 4 cups cubed chicken
  • 4 cups cubed celery
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons grated onion
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups crushed potato chips

Layer in a greased 4 quart casserole dish the chicken and celery.  Mix the onion, mayonnaise and lemon and layer on top of celery.  Layer cheese over the mayonnaise.  Sprinkle potato chips on top.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.  This makes a large casserole.

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