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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/19/19

News, Podcasts

November 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Night Before Casserole (11-19-2019)

Mom's Tips

November 19th, 2019 by Jim Field

  • 1 3/4 cups uncooked macaroni
  • 2 cups chicken, turkey, ham or tuna
  • 2 cans mushroom or celery soup
  • 1/2 tablespoon soft American cheese, cut up
  • Green pepper to taste
  • 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
  • 2 cups milk

Combine all ingredients in casserole and refrigerate overnight.  Bake in 2 quart casserole for one hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.  Makes 8 servings.

(Ina Sien)

RICHARD “Butch” MILLER, 80, of Creston (Mass of Christian Burial 11/22/19)

Obituaries

November 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

RICHARD “Butch” MILLER, 80, of Creston, died Monday, Nov. 18th, at EveryStep Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston. A Mass of Christian Burial of BUTCH MILLER will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, Nov. 22nd, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, in Creston. Powers Funeral Home in Creston has the arrangements.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2-until 7-p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21st, with the family receiving friends from 5-until 7-p.m.; Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, in Creston.

Memorials may be directed to the family, for designation at a later date.

RICHARD “BUTCH” MILLER is survived by:

His daughter – Corbi (Joe) Worley, of IL

His sons – Kerby (Kim) Miller, of Greenfield, and Jamie (Sara) Miller, of Gilbert.

His sisters – Marie Link ,of Creston, and Marilyn Soda, of Des Moines

8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and his sister in-law Marge Miller, of Creston.

Heartbeat Today 11-19-2019

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 19th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with ISU Extension Nutrition and Wellness Specialist Barb Fuller and preparing for the big feast at Thanksgiving.

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Creston woman arrested Monday night

News

November 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports 46-year old Maria A. Medina, of Creston, was arrested at around 9:15-p.m. Monday, on a charge of Interference with Officials Acts. Medina was later released from the Union County Jail, on a $300 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/19/19

Podcasts, Sports

November 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 11/19/19

News, Podcasts

November 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Burlington to become cruise ship stop for European company

News

November 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Burlington is set to become a stop for a major river cruise line in the next few years. City officials signed a two-year agreement Monday with Viking Cruises, which is based in Basel, Switzerland. The agreement says the city will lease docking facilities to Viking for two years, and Viking will pay $1 per passenger that comes onto the docks. Viking has ordered the ships that will cruise the Mississippi River, but they won’t be ready until 2022.

The Viking ships are set to dock at Burlington 30 times between July 2022 and October 2023. Eventually its ships may be stopping daily at Burlington. The agreement allows the city to offer its docks to other cruise ships.

T-Fred Fund reports on SWCC annual dinner & scholarships

News, Sports

November 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Melanie Petty, spokesperson for the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund report, everyone had a great time last week at the Southwestern Community College annual dinner. Petty says they were able to meet the Fund’s three scholarship recipients and new coaches for the Spartans baseball program. Petty says back in 2008, Trevor received a baseball scholarship and it made all the difference in him continuing to play his second year.

She says they are thankful to the SWCC community for being such a huge part of Trev’s life and happy that they are able to pay it forward. Thanks for a great night to: Jordan Camp, Mitchell McIntyre, Luiz Torres, Robert Ortiz and Brian Soto.

Washington G.E.M Club attends County Convention

Ag/Outdoor, News

November 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Washington G.E.M 4H Club recently attended County Convention on Sunday, November 10th.  The club had the winning secretary and historian book and was also awarded highest club enrollment and the community service award.

Photo submitted by Melanie Petty

The club was also received top herdsmanship for sheep, at the Cass County Fair.  Melanie Petty, Project Coordinator for Industrial Steam, says “4H is a wonderful program to get kids involved in.  If you are interested in joining 4H reach out to the Iowa State Extension Office at 712-243-1132 and find a club that’s right for you.”