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Bluffs Police still looking for help in vehicle theft case

News

January 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs continue to ask for your help in solving the theft of multiple vehicles from the parking lot of the Harrah’s Casino and Hotel. The theft took place sometime during the night of Jan. 11th-12th.

A navy veteran and his wife were moving across the country and all of their belongings (including 3 vehicles) were stolen overnight. Since then, two of the vehicles and some of their items have been located, however authorities are asking for your help once again.

This time, there is video evidence of a possible suspect in the case. If you recognize the possible suspect (seen in the pictures below), or have information about the location of the victim’s Yamaha motorcycle, contact Crimestoppers at (712)328-7867.

Pumpkin Dessert (1-19-2016)

Mom's Tips

January 19th, 2016 by Jim Field

  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (1 lb) can pumpkin
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 yellow or white cake mix
  • 1 1/2 sticks oleo

Pour 9″ x 13″ greased cake pan, all ingredients combined, except cake mix and butter.  Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of pumpkin mixture.  Dot 1 1/2 sticks of oleo on top of dry cake mix.  Bake one hour at 350 degrees.  Serve with Cool Whip.  VARIATION:  May sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

(Kate Larsen Krause)

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 1/19/2016

Podcasts, Sports

January 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Creston Police report (1/19)

News

January 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A Creston man was arrested early Monday morning. Police say 24-year old Jordan Hoag was arrested on a charge of Driving While Revoked. His bond at the Union County Jail, was set at $1,000.

And, a Creston woman reported to Police Saturday afternoon that someone has been entering her garage in the 800 block of W. Montgomery Street, and taking items on multiple occasions. Most recently, a snow blower and table saw came up missing. The loss was estimated at $300.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 1/19/2016

News, Podcasts

January 19th, 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: 1/19/16

Weather

January 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

**Winter Weather Advisory for snow, in effect until 6-p.m.**
Today: Snow. (1-3” total in the Atlantic area is expected) High near 19. E/SE @ 5-10. Wind chill values as low as zero.
Tonight: Snow ending before 8pm. Cloudy, to P/Cldy. Low around 9. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday: P/Cldy to Cldy. High near 25. S @ 5-10. Wind chill values as low as 5. Wed. Night: Cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday: Cldy w/a slight chance of morning snow or flurries. High near 30.
Friday: P/Cldy. High near 22.

We received a dusting of snow early this morning (from 5-to 7-am), which amounted to just a trace of precipitation. Monday’s High in Atlantic was 15. The 24-hour Low ending at 7-a.m. today was -3. Last year on this date we reached 48 for a High and 22 was the low. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 56 in 1895, while the Record Low was -38 in 1892.

Heifer Development 3: Breeding & Selecting for Longevity & Profit

Ag/Outdoor

January 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Longevity will be the key to profitability when it comes to replacement heifers that entered the herd over the past few years. Identifying, managing, and breeding for females that will maintain themselves well into the future can be a daunting task.

To help producers manage achieve more longevity from replacement females, the Iowa Beef Center is partnering with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), ABS Global, Accelerated Genetics, Select Sires and Merial to conduct a series of seven educational workshops across the state titled, “Heifer Development 3: Breeding & Selecting for Longevity & Profit.”

This is the third installment of the heifer development series, building on our 2011 and 2014 programs on yearling and first-calf heifer best management practices, respectively. The focus of this year’s series is on current genetic and phenotypic selection tools that can be utilized to improve cow longevity and enhance lifetime productivity. A meal will be served at each site and cost is $20 when preregistered three days prior to event. Walk-in registration is $25 per person with no guarantee of meal. Dates and locations (all will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.) are as follows:

Feb. 1, Cass County Community Center, Atlantic
Feb. 2, Western Iowa Tech Community College, Cherokee
Feb. 3, Carpenter’s Hall, Chariton
Feb 9, Washington Co. Extension Office, Washington
Feb. 10, Muse Norris Conference Center at NIACC, Mason City
Feb. 11, Jones Co. Extension Office, Monticello
March 2, Hansen Ag Student Learning Center, Ames

See session information and registration details on the Iowa Beef Center website. Or contact your regional Extension beef specialist for details on a site near you. We hope to see you at one of these sessions.

Audubon Community Banquet & awards held Monday

News

January 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Audubon Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Banquet and Awards program Monday evening. Among the awards presented during the event, were those for 2015 Citizen of the Year, and 2015 Junior Citizen of the Year. Brett Irlmeier won Citizen of the Year, and Alysha Vance won the Junior award.

Prior to presenting the award to Irlmeier, officials noted that since he moved to Audubon in 1993, Brett has “demonstrated the qualities of a great citizen,” and “his commitment to the town of Audubon and to making it a better place to live, has been instrumental,” in making the community a great place to live and work. Irlmeier is the President and CEO of the Audubon State Bank, where he has worked his way through the ranks since he started there in 1993.

He also serves many organizations, including: Treasurer of the Audubon County Economic Development Corporation; Vice President of the Midwest Partnership Economic Development Board; the Audubon Lions Club; Pheasants Forever; SIAC (The School Improvement Advisory Committee); the Audubon County Community Foundation, and, he volunteers for the Youth Little League Program. Brett and his wife Deb, have a daughter, Kali.

2015 Audubon Junior Citizen of the Year, Alysha Vance, is a junior at the Audubon High School. In selecting her for the honor, officials said Vance is involved in many organizations, including being an active FFA member since eighth grade. She’s also participated in several career development competitions, community service projects, and leadership events.

Alysha has served as a student senate representative, and last spring was inducted into the National Honor Society. She was described as “Embodying the ideals of integrity, respect, character and responsibility” that the citizens of Audubon want in the community. Upon completing high school, Alysha plans to pursue a Veterinary Medicine Degree, to follow her dreams of becoming a veterinarian. She’s the daughter of Tony and Amy Vance, and has a sister, Aryn.

Also at the Audubon Chamber Community Banquet, Monday, officials presented the 2015 Community Service Award for the “2015 Channel Seed Ag Bowl,” with Heuss Distributing, Inc. (HDI), and Audubon Sports Boosters serving as event coordinators. The event took place Aug. 27th, 2015, with the Audubon Wheelers taking on the AHSTW Vikings in a locally televised matchup.

Atlantic Parks & Rec Dept. funding requests see progress

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 19th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Parks and Recreation Director Roger Herring Monday evening updated the Parks & Rec Board on the status of fundraising efforts for Schildberg Recreation Area and other park improvements. With regard to a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant, Herring said progress “Is movin.” Herring said they have authorization from the Feds and State to go ahead with the design phase of the Schildberg Lake #2 trail, and he hopes to have bid letting in July. Completion is expected to occur later this fall.

Herring said there was a delay in getting the grant approved, due to red tape with regard to “coding.”

Proposed additional trail around Lake #2 at the Schildberg Rec Area.

Proposed additional trail around Lake #2 at the Schildberg Rec Area. (File photo from Feb. 2015)

Part of the trail is in the City limits, but since the original request was to have it outside the City limits, the powers that be had to re-evaluate the whole process. In other news, Roger Herring said he and Assistant Parks & Rec Director Seth Staashelm have been putting together a grant request from the Cass County Community Foundation that has to be turned-in by no later than May 31st. The application will be for anywhere from $15-to $20,000, for upgrades to some City Parks.

That includes Harl-Holt Park at 17th and Olive Streets, behind the old YMCA building. Staashelm says they would like to upgrade equipment at the park, including replacement of the basketball court at the park. Instead of replacing the concrete, they could install something called a “Versacourt,” Which is a plastic tiling outdoor system. The Parks and Rec crew can assemble and secure the system themselves, which would save on costs. Another benefit is different types of recreational lines can be placed on the court, including basketball and pickelball, to name but a few. The product has a 15-year warranty.

They also hope to update or replace some playground equipment at the Harl-Holt Park, and retrofitting the swing. Roger Herring said they are also working on a Vision Iowa grant application. Currently, they are soliciting Letters of Support for the grant application. That includes revisiting previous persons or entities that have supported prior grant applications, and a Resolution of Support from the City and others.

The goal is to submit the application by April 14th. In other business, Staashelm and Herring received approval from the Parks and Rec Board to have a special Online Reservations program created so that people can check to see what City Park shelters are available, and make reservations for the use of those shelters. The computer program and services would cost around $700. It would save Herring and Staashelm countless hours in scheduling and confirming shelter house reservations.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19th

Trading Post

January 19th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Maytag Atlantis gas dryer, natural gas or propane, $75, 712-779-3738 or 712-779-0039.

FOR SALE:  1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 4 Door. Has 3.8 V6 engine. Tires are good to excellent, has had transaxle, fuel pump and front end alignment and fresh oil change. Excellent heater, no AC. Is clean, looks and runs good and is ready to go. $600 Call 712-653-2353. SOLD!

WANTED: Looking for snow removal jobs. Removal will be done with blower/shovel not blade work.  Call 712-243-4308 and estimates can be offered before work.

FOR SALE: Chains for wheels of snowblowers/lawnmowers.  Unsure on sizes but selling the whole box of them for $30.  Call 712-249-0233.