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KJAN Backyard and Beyond

LaVon Eblen retired after her final program on July 1, 2022.  Her first program aired on July 1, 1997, 25 years ago.  Thanks LaVon!

Just in case you missed one of Lavon’s “Backyard & Beyond” programs,  here they are!

Backyard and Beyond 6-15-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 15th, 2012 by admin

LaVon speaks with John Gibson, the director of “Music Man” that is currently being performed at Wilson Performing Art Center in Red Oak.  For tickets call 712-623-3183.

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Backyard and Beyond 6-14-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 14th, 2012 by admin

LaVon speaks about flag day and some interesting history about the holiday, which is being celebrated today (June 14).

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Backyard and Beyond 6-13-2012

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June 13th, 2012 by admin

LaVon speaks with Megan Roberts, executive director of the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, and Emily Krengel, dietician and food services director at Cass County Memorial Hospital.  They discuss music and produce in the Atlantic city park on June 21.

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Backyard and Beyond 6-12-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 12th, 2012 by admin

Today, Lavon Eblen speaks about red, white and green:  something to eat from the KJAN cook book.

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Backyard and Beyond 6-11-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 11th, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Mandie Reynolds, a social studies teacher in the Riverside Community School District, about financial capability challenge and literacy grant.

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Backyard and Beyond 06-08-2012

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June 8th, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Kara Sherman, Executive Director of the Southwest Iowa Wilson Performing Arts Center, about the upcoming performances of Music Man and other upcoming events at the center.

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Backyard and Beyond 06-07-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 7th, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Martha Poland, Occupational Therapist and Activity Director at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and other locations, about her work with the therapy dog Chip.

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Backyard and Beyond 06-06-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 6th, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Authors Janeille Kenworthy and Roy Marshall about the book Crystal Lake- A 3 Picnic Day.

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Backyard and Beyond 06-05-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 5th, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Barbara Byrd, Owner of the Carson and Barnes Circus, about the circus coming to Atlantic June 11th for shows at 4:30pm and 7:30pm at the Atlantic Airport.

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Backyard and Beyond 06-04-2012

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

June 4th, 2012 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Melissa Stark, Coordinator for Circles 4 Success, about the 4th Annual Classic Cars Cruising for a Cure event coming up this weekend to benefit the Cass County Relay for Life.

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