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MARY J. POSSEHN, 89, of Audubon (svcs 8-15-11)

Obituaries

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

MARY J. POSSEHN, 89, of Audubon, died Fri., Aug, 12th, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for MARY POSSEHN will be held 2-p.m. Mon., Aug.. 15th, at the Audubon Church of Christ. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at their convenience at the funeral home. The family will meet with friends from 12:30-pm Monday until the time of service at the Audubon Church of Christ.

Burial will be in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.

MARY POSSEHN is survived by:

Her children – Russell (Marcella) Possehn, of Ankeny; Sheryl (Dennis) Bacon, of Grimes; & Linda Possehn, of Audubon.

Her sisters – Charlotte (Bernard – “Pat”) Patzer, of O’Fallon, IL; & Wyvetta Hunt, of Omaha, NE.

3 grandchidren, 2 great-grandchildren, other relatives, & friends.

Results of Whole Grade Sharing feasibility study

News

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A meeting was held Thursday in Villisca with regard to the results of a feasibility study for Whole Grade Sharing between the Villisca and Stanton, and Villisca and Corning Community Schools Districts. To summize, consultants headed by UNI Professor Dr. Bob Decker, concluded a WGS agreement between the Villisca and Corning Districts would be more beneficial to the student bodies both schools, because of the increased classroom opportunities.  An agreement betwee the Stanton and Villisca School Districts would act as a  “band-aid” approach,  that would leave certain issues to be addressed again, in less than six-years, even though Stanton offers more classes and a healthy financial standing.  There were also some logistical concerns with that arrangement, were it to become a reality, such as limited parking, if the combined high school were to be located in Villisca.

To read the results of the Stanton-Villisca study, click on this link:

http://www.villisca.k12.ia.us/Stan%20and%20Vill%20Final%20%20Document.pdf

To read the results of the Corning-Villisca study, click here:

http://www.villisca.k12.ia.us/Cor%20and%20Vill%20Final%20Document.pdf

Three area school boards set to meet Monday

News

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A trio of school Boards of Education will meet Monday in the immediate KJAN listening area. First up at 3:30-p.m., is the CAM Community School District’s board meeting.

They’ll gather at the CAM Outdoor Classroom in rural Massena. On their agenda is discussion pertaining to Wind Turbine TIF (Tax Increment Financing), and voting sites for the school board election on September 13th. The CAM Board will also make decisions with regard to a computerized router purchase, resignations, and a contract revision.

At 5:00, the Elk Horn-Kimballton School Board will gather in the Family and Consumer Science room at the high school in Elk Horn. During their session, the board will approve a selection of bank depositories for the 2011-2012 school year, along with a contract for the school nurse. Other discussion and possible action items include, but are not limited to, One-to-One Computer software/filtering, and approval of John Baylor as a test preparation instructor.

And, at 5:30-p.m. Monday, the Griswold School Board will meet in the Central Office Board room. In addition to regular administrative matters, the Board will discuss the funding of short- and long-term facilities projects.

Weekend Sports (podcast)

Podcasts, Sports

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A check of the latest local and Iowa Sports news with Ric Hanson.

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RAYMOND KNOP, 85, of Atlantic (svcs 8-16-11)

Obituaries

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

RAYMOND KNOP, 85, of the Heritage House in Atlantic, died Fri., Aug. 12th. Services for RAYMOND KNOP will be held 2-p.m. Tue., Aug. 16th, at Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic has the arrangements. (www.rolandfuneralservice.com)

Visitation is open at the funeral home from 8am-5pm Mon., Aug. 15th, with the family present from 5-6pm.

Burial is in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Raymond Knop is survived by:

His wife – Ardis Knop

His son  – David (Debra) Knop, of Omaha, NE.

His daughter – Susan (Thomas) Kientz, of Brighton.

His sisters-in-law, and 1 grandchild

Backyard & Beyond (podcast)

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Listen to the Friday, August 12th program with LaVon Eblen. Today, LaVon talks about silicone baking utensils.

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Weekend News (podcast)

News, Podcasts

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

With KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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ALVIN “OSCAR” RUDOPLH KOESTER, 79, of Harlan & formerly of Panora (svcs 8-15-11)

Obituaries

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ALVIN “OSCAR” RUDOLPH KOESTER, 79, of Harlan (& formerly of Panora), died Fri., Aug. 12th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service for “OSCAR” KOESTER will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon. Aug. 15th, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Panama. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. (www.pauleyjones.com)

Visitation at St. Mary’s is from 9am-10:30-a.m. Mon., Aug. 15th.

Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

ALVIN KOESTER is survived by:

His sons – Larry (Janet) Koester, of Westphalia, & Frank Koester, of Panama.

His daughter – Mona (Randy) Schwarte, of Westphalia.

His brothers – Francis (Mary Ann) Koesters, of Earling; & Robert (Jackie) Koesters,  of Dunlap.

His sisters – Madonna Kramer, of Earling; Alice (Harold) Schwery, of Westphalia;  &  Janice (Pete) Malhberg, of Earling.

5 grandchildren

1 great grandchild

LYNN SCHWERY, 57, of Boone & formerly of Ames (svcs 8-15-11)

Obituaries

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

LYNN SCHWERY, 57, of Boone (and formerly of Ames), died Fri., Aug. 12th, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial service for LYNN SCHWERY will be held 11-a.m. Mon., Aug. 15th, at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Harlan. Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care in Ames has the arrangements.

Visitation is from 3-5pm Sun., Aug. 14th, at the Grandon Funeral Home., and one-hour prior to the service on Monday, at the church, in Harlan.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

VIRGIL C. COOK, 90, of Neola (svcs 8-15-11)

Obituaries

August 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

VIRGIL C. COOK, 90, of Neola, died Thu., Aug. 11th, at the home of his daughter Cathy, in Neola. Funeral services for VIRGIL COOK will be held 11-a.m. Mon., Aug. 15th, at the Neola Presbyterian Church. Hoy Funeral Home in Council Bluffs has the arrangements. (www.hoyfuneral.com)

Burial, with graveside Military honors, will be in the Neola Township Cemetery.

Virgil Cook is survived by:

His daughters – Cathy C. Eckmann and husband, Dennis, of Neola, Susan Hjelle and husband, Allan, of Elk Horn, Iowa;

His  brother – Gerald Cook, Larry Cook and wife, Betty;

3 sisters-  Lorraine Moffatt, Beverly Anderson and husband, Chuck, Bonnie Ackart;

3 grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.