Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam. Iowa law requires that anyone born after January 1, 1972 must be certified in hunter education before they are eligible to purchase an Iowa hunting license.

Upcoming area Hunter Education Class:

May 16, Exira, Audubon County Conservation Board

For more information on these and other hunter education opportunities, go to www.iowadnr.gov/huntered

Posted in Ag/Outdoor |

Iowa state parks Camping Kickoff is this weekend

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Forecasters are predicting beautiful weather for this weekend, when state park campgrounds will celebrate Camping Kickoff, May 4 – 6. State parks will feature more than 40 events across the state, including hikes, kayaking demonstrations, fishing clinics and much more to celebrate the start of the season. A full schedule of programs is available at www.iowadnr.gov/campingkickoff. Campers will also receive a free summer issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine.

Those wanting to join the Camping Kickoff celebration can make advanced reservations through today (Wednesday, May 2). Reservations can be made at https://iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-877-427-2757. Phone center hours are 7 AM to 7 PM CST. After today (Wednesday), campers can use walk-in camping on a first-come, first-serve basis for any sites not already reserved. Iowa’s Camping Kickoff is in conjunction with the national Let’s Camp America! initiative, when state parks across the country will celebrate the start of the camping season.

Posted in Ag/Outdoor, News |

Man gets 10 years for woman’s death after collision

News

May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 60-year-old man has been imprisoned for the death of a woman after a collision in northern Iowa. Court records say Paul Wood, of Manly, was given 10 years in prison Monday at his sentencing in Mason City. He’d pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and two counts of drug possession.

Prosecutors say he had methamphetamine and marijuana in his system when his pickup truck crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 65 south of Mason City and struck an oncoming vehicle. The collision killed 22-year-old Griselda Tello, a nurse at a Mason City hospital.

Posted in News |

Anita woman arrested on assault charge

News

May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Police Department reports a woman from Anita was arrested last week on an assault charge. 34-year old Nicole Williams was arrested last Thursday for Assault causing bodily injury. Williams was booked into the Cass County Jail. And, on April 20th, 35-year old Chad Wilcox, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI and Interference with Official Acts. Wilcox was also booked into the Cass County Jail.

Posted in News |

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 5/2/2018

News, Podcasts

May 2nd, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2nd

Trading Post

May 2nd, 2018 by Jim Field

FREE: piano……just come and get it……have no room for it, heavy so will take at least 3 people to carry out. 249-9143.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 5th, 7:00 am-4:00 pm….1396 Highway 44 (3 miles east of Kimballton or 6 miles west of Hamlin at 71 & 44 intersection). Kitchen items, quilts, curtains, rugs, towels, ceramic ducks, books, tapes, 45 RPM records, Christmas items, candles, wine glasses, Radio Flyer red wagons, child’s riding tractor, two wheeled dolly, 30 gallon barrel stand, tires, tool boxes, new car cover (never used), flag pole. Other household and shop items and much more.

GARAGE SALE: 513 East Washington St Exira, Iowa Thurs. 5pm to 7pm Fri. 2pm to 7pm Sat. 8am to 11am. 75 gallon bulk oil barrel on steel stand, 14 gallon fuel caddy, gas-charcoal grill, 2 anti gravity lounge chairs, 2 steel lawn chairs, wooden picnic table, glider swing, exercise bike, men and ladies clothes, and lots of misc.

FOR SALE: 10 inch Craftsman table saw, $25. 712-249-7296. SOLD!

WANTED: someone to help clean the yard and remove the yard waste. Please call today (Wednesday) or Friday at 243-3692.

FOR SALE: Electric golf cart, real nice shape $850. 712-563-4177

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