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Backyard & Beyond 7-26-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

LaVon Eblen talks with Colleen Wilbur about the Lewis and Clark Discovery Corps.

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TUESDAY, JULY 26TH

Trading Post

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

WANTED: A full, male Terrier (not a mixed breed). Would like to get the dog for free, if possible. Also, we have FOR SALE, a wall hanging picture, for $5. Call 243-5153.

WANTED: To buy used hog feeders. 712-420-2609.

Powerball jackpot $422 million after months without winner

News

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Powerball jackpot has soared to $422 million thanks to nearly three months without a winner of the big prize. If anyone matches the five balls and red Powerball in Wednesday night’s drawing, it will be the game’s first jackpot winner since May 7th. A jackpot winner could opt for a $422 million annuity paid out over 29 years or a $291 million lump sum. The prize would rank as the nation’s 11th largest.

The chance of winning Powerball is incredibly small, at 292.2 million to one. But players have much better odds, of about one in 25, of winning smaller prizes ranging from $1 million to $4. The big Powerball prize comes less than three weeks after a player in Indiana won a $536 million Mega Millions jackpot.

(Update 9:15-a.m.) 2 transported to metro hospitals following accident near Atlantic

News

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Chief Deputy Sheriff John Westring reports two people, a man and a woman, were transported to larger hospital facilities outside of Cass County, following a serious, single vehicle accident northwest of Atlantic, this morning. In an update to our earlier reports, Westring said the injured were transported by Atlantic Rescue and Medivac Ambulance to the Atlantic Airport and Cass County Memorial Hospital, following the crash that happened just before 8-a.m. on Highway 83, near the railroad bridge northwest of the Mahle Engine Components plant.

The man and women were in a four-door sedan when the crash occurred. Westring couldn’t provide any further details at this time, as the accident remains under investigation. Scanner traffic at the time rescue crews were dispatched, indicated one person was trapped in the vehicle, while another was out and complaining of back pain.

Italian Chicken Cutlets (7-26-2016)

Mom's Tips

July 26th, 2016 by Jim Field

  • 6 skinned breast halves
  • 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Combine bread crumbs, cheese, dressing mix, oregano and garlic.  Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then bread crumb mixture.  Heat oil in a large skillet.  Add chicken.  Cook on each side until golden brown, adding extra oil if needed.

(John Powell)

Accident northwest of Atlantic Tue. morning

News

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

(Update 8:55-a.m.) Two LifeNet Helicopters were called to transport two victims of a single-vehicle accident to trauma centers this morning, following an accident that happened just before 8-a.m. on Highway 83, near the railroad bridge northwest of Mahle Engine Components. Scanner traffic at the time indicated one person was trapped in the vehicle, while another was out and complaining of back pain.

One of the choppers was directed to the airport for transport of a victim. The other to CCCMH. No other details are available at this time.

Creston man arrested on Adams County warrant

News

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports a local man was arrested early this (Tuesday) morning, on a warrant out of Adams County. 27-year old Curtiss Daniel Bird, of Creston, was arrested just before 1-a.m., and later released on a $500 bond.

And, a man from Milwaukee, WI., reported to Creston Police that while he was at the YMCA in Creston, several of his items were stolen. Those items include:  A jersey and pants, Keen Shoes, a bicycle helmet, riding Gloves, a flip Phone, $300 in cash, and bicycle glasses.  The loss was estimated at $890.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/26/2016

Podcasts, Sports

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Chris Parks.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 7/26/2016

News, Podcasts

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Cass County Fair Beef Show Winners

Ag/Outdoor, News

July 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Fair officially ends its seven-day run with the Livestock sale getting underway at 8-a.m.  Yesterday, following the Beef Show, the Grand and Reserve Champion Market Steers and Heifers were chosen. The honors went to McKenna Potter,  of the Griswold Clubsters 4H Club, who displayed the Grand Champion 4H Market Heifer, which weighed-in at 1,246-lbs. McKenna is the daughter of Brent and Amiee Potter. Caroline Pellett, with the Pymosa 4H Club, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer, which weighed 1,242 lbs. Caroline is the daughter of Brad and Kristy Pellett.

The Grand Champion Market Steer was shown by Aaron Suhr, with the Pymosa 4H Club. His steer “Leroy,” weighed in at 1,398 pounds. Suhr is the son of Kelly Cappel and Rod Suhr. McKenna Potter showed the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer, which weighed-in at 1,234 lbs.

The Grand Champion FFA Market Steer was shown by Nate Moen, with the Atlantic FFA. His animal weighed 1,423 lbs. Connor Pellett, with the Atlantic FFA displayed the Reserve FFA Market Steer, which weighed 1,271 lbs.

The Grand Champion FFA Market Heifer was exhibited by Lane Thomsen of CAM FFA. His animal weighed 1,257 lbs. Connor and Claire Pellett finished first and second respectively, in the Carcass Division. Connor’s animal began at 668 pounds and ended-up weighing 1,520 lbs, for an average daily gain of 4.02-lbs. Claire’s animal started out at 678 lbs, and finished weighing 1,516 lbs, for an average daily gain of 3.95-lbs.