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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 9/6/2016

News, Podcasts

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Chocolate Chip Dessert (9-6-2016)

Mom's Tips

September 6th, 2016 by Jim Field

Cover 1 cup chopped dates with 1 cup boiling water.  Let stand for a few minutes.  Cream:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Add the dates and water.  Sift together:

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon soda

Add to the batter.  Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.  Spread in 9″ x 12″ greased pan.  Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup nuts.  Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

(Elda Vogt)

LINDA LU CHAMBERS, 72, of Harlan (Svcs. 9/10/16)

Obituaries

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LINDA LU CHAMBERS, 72, of Harlan, died Tue., Sept. 6th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services for LINDA LU CHAMBERS will be held 11-a.m. Sat., Sept. 10th, at the 1st United Methodist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 8am-until 8-p.m. Friday, Sept. 9th, with the family greeting friends from 5-until 8-p.m.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

LINDA LU CHAMBERS is survived by:

Her son – Curt Mathiasen, of Baltimore, MD.

Her daughter – Suzanne (Kevin) Goshorn, of Harlan.

Her sister – Ann (Norman) Snuttjer, of Council Bluffs.

and 2 grandchildren.

GUNNAR NIELSEN, 91, of Harlan (Private family burial)

Obituaries

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

GUNNAR NIELSEN, 91, of Harlan, died Monday, Sept. 5th, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. A private family burial is planned for GUNNAR NIELSEN. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan is assisting the family.

Burial will be in the Minden Cemetery.

GUNNAR NIELSEN is survived by:

His daughter – Pamela Marchant, of Mountain Home, ID.

His son – Jeffrey Nielsen, of Harlan.

4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild.

Labor Day weekend arrests in Creston

News

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Creston Police report several arrests took place heading into, and during, the Labor Day weekend. Last Friday, 37-year old Amanda Cunningham, of Creston, was arrested on a Union County warrant charging her with Domestic Abuse Assault. Cunningham was being held in the Ringgold County Jail while she completes a 30-day jail sentence.

On Saturday, 27-year old Chris Fannon, of Creston, was arrested following a traffic stop. Fannon was charged with OWI/2nd offense. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond. Sunday morning, 34-year old Matthew Scherer, of Creston, was arrested for Simple Assault. He was later released on $300 bond.

Monday night, 27-year old Kyle Hoadley, and 26-year old Kristen Oliphant, both of Creston, were arrested in the 800 block of Laurel Street, in Creston. Both were charged with Theft in the 5th degree. Hoadley faces an additional, Possession of a Controlled Substance, charge, while Oliphant faces an additional charge of Trespass. They were later released from the Union County Jail after posting a $1,000 and $300 bond, respectively.

And, early this (Tuesday) morning, 52-year old Robbie Dohrn, of Creston, was arrested on a Union County warrant for OWI/2nd offense. Dohrn was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

Heartbeat Today 9-6-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

September 6th, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Marlene Hummel and Rich Perry of Atlantic about a recent mission trip to Haiti.  They will be part of a presentation Sunday evening at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to spread the word and to answer questions for those who might like to join them on future trips.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 9/6/2016

Podcasts, Sports

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Jim Field.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 9/6/2016

News, Podcasts

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 9/6/16

Weather

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly Cloudy, warm & humid. Isolate shwrs & tstrms late. High 90. SW @ 15-25.

Tonight: Cldy w/scattered shwrs & tstrms. Low 74. S @10.
Tomorrow: Cldy w/scatt shwrs & tstrms. High 80. S-NW @ 10-15.
Thursday: P/Cldy. High 82.

Friday: Scattered shwrs & tstrms. High near 80.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 89.Our 24-hour Low was 69. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 92 and the low was 71. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 103 in 1939. The Record Low was 36 in 1962.

Car fire in Atlantic Tue. morning

News

September 6th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic firefighters were called to the parking lot of Mahle Engine Components early this morning, for a car fire. Fire Chief Mark McNees told KJAN News the 2002 Chevy Impala was completely engulfed in flames when they arrived shortly after 5:15-a.m.  McNees said a Mahle employee had gone inside to work. Another employee apparently noticed the fire and called 911. The fire began in the engine compartment, near the battery, according to McNees. The car was a total loss. No injuries were reported. Firefighters remained on the scene for about 45-minutes.