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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 12/15/2015

News, Podcasts

December 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15th

Trading Post

December 15th, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Electric stove $75 Atlantic 712-789-9819.  SOLD!

FREE TO A GOOD HOME: 3 kittens, 10 weeks old.  Black with white feet, love to play.  Willing to deliver to Atlantic.  Call 712-268-2739.

WANTED: Christmas cookie cutters.  Would also like a good recipe for hard Christmas Cookies.  Call 712-249-4005.

FOR SALE: Digital Micrometer, $100.  Walnuts, $12 per quart.  Call 712-249-4005.

WANTED:  Storage space in Atlantic. Call 712/254-1817.

Cherry Mash Candy (15-15-2015)

Mom's Tips

December 15th, 2015 by Jim Field

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 large marshmallows
  • 12 oz. package cherry chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 12 oz. package milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Combine sugar, sweetened condensed milk and marshmallows and cook to soft ball stage.  Remove from heat and add cherry chips and vanilla.  Beat with spoon until chips are melted.  Spread in buttered 9″ x 13″ pan.  Over hot water melt chocolate chips.  Stir in peanut butter and peanuts.  Spread this mixture over pink layer.  Cut into small pieces as this is very rich.

(Diane Dea)

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 12/15/2015

Podcasts, Sports

December 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 12/15/2015

News, Podcasts

December 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:07-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Santa to Make His Final Visit Saturday to the Atlantic City Park

News

December 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Cabin one last time this Saturday, December 19th from1:30–to 3:30-pm in the Atlantic City Park.

SantaShare your holiday wishes with Santa before he makes the trip back to the North Pole. Enjoy a stroll down Chestnut Street by horse drawn carriage from 1:30-to 3:30-pm, as well.

Free hot cocoa and popcorn will also be available.

Iowa State Parks Celebrates the New Year with First Day Hikes across the state on January 1, 2016

Ag/Outdoor, News

December 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say Iowa State Parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in 17 state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states. America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1st at a state park close to home. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.

Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau, said “We are excited to host First Day Hikes as part of this national effort to get people outdoors and into our parks. First Day Hikes are a great way to cure cabin fever and burn off those extra holiday calories by starting off the New Year with an invigorating walk or hike in one of our beautiful state parks.”

Iowa’s state parks boast a variety of beautiful settings for year-round outdoor recreation, and each First Day Hike will offer an opportunity to explore the unique natural and cultural treasures close to home. Staff and volunteers will lead First Day Hikes in Iowa’s 17 participating state parks. Hikes will average one to two miles or longer depending on the location. Details about the hikes can be found at www.iowadnr.gov/firstdayhikes and to see a comprehensive map of First Day Hikes across the country, visit www.naspd.org

Iowa First Day Hikes will take place at the following state parks in the KJAN listening area:

  • Springbrook State Park
  • Wilson Island State Recreation Area
  • Green Valley State Park
  • Waubonsie State Park

Flood warnings continue for parts of western/s.w. Iowa

Weather

December 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Crawford-Carroll-Sac Counties…A Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:45-a.m. today (Tuesday). Many county roads were closed as of early this morning.

Flood Warnings remain in effect through Wednesday or until the warning is cancelled,  for the following rivers in southwest Iowa:

  • West Nishnabotna River At Randolph affecting Fremont County.
  • West Nishnabotna River Near Riverton affecting Fremont County.
  • East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak affecting Montgomery County.
  • East Nishnabotna River At Riverton affecting Fremont County.
  • Nishnabotna River Near Hamburg affecting Fremont County.

 

SHARON K. MISKILL, 70, of Griswold (Svcs. Pending)

Obituaries

December 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SHARON K. MISKILL, 70, of Griswold, died Mon., Dec. 14th, at home. Celebration of Life services for SHARON MISKILL are currently pending at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Atlantic.

Villisca man arrested on burglary & criminal mischief charges

News

December 15th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports a Villisca man was arrested Monday night on charges of Burglary in the 3rd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree. 25-year old Gabriel Frances Romero was taken into custody at around 9:20-p.m. in the 500 block of E. 3rd Street in Villisca, and brought to the Montgomery County Jail where he was being held on full bond.