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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 5/19/20

News, Podcasts

May 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Updated 7:42-a.m.) Missing Griswold girl found safe

News

May 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Communications Center said a missing Griswold girl has been located and returned home. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was asking for the public’s help in locating Tawni Liddell, who had last been seen at her residence in Griswold, late May 17th or early May 18th. But again, authorities say she has been located and returned to her home. Additional details were not released.

Minor injury Accident in Red Oak Monday

News

May 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Red Oak Police say two women suffered what were described as “suspected minor/non-incapacitating” injuries, following a collision over the Noon hour, Monday. The crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of Highway 48 (Broadway St.) and W. Corning Street. The accident happened as a 2008 VW Jetta driven by 21-year old Alexis Wingfield, of Red Oak, was stopped at the intersection red light. A 2005 Buick LaCrosse SUV driven by 25-year old Richelle Chapin, of Carter Lake, was stopped behind the VW.

A 2013 Freightliner cargo truck owned by Popco, Inc. out of Boystown, NE. and driven by 48-year old Robert Reichart, of Plattesmouth, NE., was approaching both vehicles from behind, but was unable to stop before hitting the SUV. The impact pushed the Buick into Jetta. Chapin and Wingfield complained of pain afterward. Wingfield was transported by Red Oak Rescue to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital for evaluation.  Chapin was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. All drivers were wearing their seat belts.

Police cited Reichart for Following too Close. Damage from the collisions amounted to $13,000.

Frederickson Memorial Fund donates $1,000 to YMCA Partnership w/Youth campaign

News

May 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund has announced the non-profit organization’s donation of $1,000 to the YMCA Partnership with Youth Campaign. Fund spokesperson Melanie Petty says the campaign raises funds for financial assistance programs at the YMCA.  The YMCA offers this support to qualifying youth and families to participate in multiple YMCA programs and membership. Petty says “It’s never to late to donate to the campaign and no amount is too small!”

Monies raised at the annual TFred Memorial Golf Tournament are donated through out the year to things that meant something to her son, Trevor, for whom the fund is named.  The next golf tournament will be held on Saturday, August 8th.  Plans are in the works and we are looking forward to another great day of golf, friendship and giving.

Creston woman arrested on warrant related to Assaults

News

May 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston, Monday afternoon, arrested a woman wanted on a Union County warrant for Failure to Appear for fingerprinting, relating to an original charge of two counts of Assault on Persons of Certain Occupations. 24-year old Kaylee Nelson, of Creston, was later released from the Union County Jail on $100 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 5/19/20

Podcasts, Sports

May 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Bower takes over CAM football program

Sports

May 19th, 2020 by admin

CAM has found their next head football coach. Barry Bower was approved by the CAM School Board on Monday night to take over the position.

Bower takes over for CAM Activities Director Joe Wollum who announced at the end of last season that he would be stepping away from football to have more time with his young family. Wollum guided the Cougars to seven playoff appearances during his tenure.

Bower moved into the CAM School District three years ago from the Red Oak school district, where he was the head coach for the Tigers football program for a number of years. Bower has been an assistant with the CAM team since coming to the district. Bower is the Principal at CAM North Elementary.

Cattle producers continue to face loses

Ag/Outdoor

May 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – May is recognized is “Beef Month,” and with Memorial Day approaching — it’s also considered the start of the summer grilling season — but the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on things. Cattle feeder Craig Anderson of rural Merrill, in northwest Iowa, says the slowdown in production at plants has led to a glut of supply and lower prices. “Last week there were cattle trading at a dollar 12 to a dollar 15 a pound. But it was down to about 95 cents,” Anderson says. “..I’m gonna guess that most people have a break-even of about a dollar 25 a pound.” He says the drop in the prices paid for cattle comes at a time when demand is up among consumers. “There were a lot of cattle that were sold at a loss and probably continue to be sold at a loss. Because of the rush at the meat counter, the retail price has really skyrocketed,” Anderson says.

Anderson says the sale of the prime cuts is really hurt by the slow down in processing and the cut back in the operation of restaurants. “The cattlemen always say — you know people eat hamburger and roast at home — but they go out for a steak,” Anderson says. He says those the prime cuts are now probably ended up in homes in a different form. “A lot of those prime cuts are being ground up into hamburger right now trying to meet the demand for people trying to maybe feed people at home — and do it on a cheaper basis,” Anderson says.

Anderson estimates the cattle industry is running between 30 and 40 days behind in having cattle marketed on a current basis. He says during that time, cattle may gain around three to four pounds a day, which will add around another 100 to 150 pounds to their market weight.

2020 “Roar into Harlan” cancelled

News

May 19th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Another summer event series has been cancelled. Organizers of the 2020 “Roar into Harlan” motorcycle event report “Because of both current state and unpredictable future of “normal” life activities due to the COVID-19 virus, it has been decided to cancel the 2020 Roar Into Harlan season. This applies to all of the regularly scheduled monthly Thursday Roar Into Harlan nights, May-September 2020. The annual Audubon Flight Breakfast has also been cancelled.

The Bill Riley Talent Search announced Friday that its 2020 season is postponed to 2021 because of the ongoing threat of COVID-19. And, on Monday, singer Chris Stapleton cancelled his appearance at the Fair this year, but rescheduled for 2021.Regular vendors at the Iowa State Fair said they are waiting to hear if their biggest events will go on as planned.

Griswold hires new football and boy’s basketball coaches

Sports

May 19th, 2020 by admin

At their meeting on Monday night the Griswold School Board approved the hiring of a new football coach and boy’s basketball coach. Chase Wallace was promoted from an assistant to the head football coach position. Jake Speer will also move up from assistant to the head boy’s basketball coach spot.

Wallace is a Griswold alum and spent the past season as an assistant with the program. He currently is working as a para-educator at the elementary level. He takes over for the coach he played for and worked with in Andy Everett.

Speer has spent the past couple of seasons as an assistant for the boy’s basketball team. He came forward and applied for the head coaching position when it opened up. Speer is the PE teacher at the high school and he takes over the program from Mark Carlton.