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Iowans traveling abroad are warned to stay vigilant

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November 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Many Iowans will be traveling across the state or across the country for Thanksgiving, but a few will be making international trips in the next week. The U-S State Department is issuing a rare global travel alert due to increased terrorist threats. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says America’s intelligence community is keeping closely attuned to any rumblings that may indicate trouble. “CIA, FBI use the word chatter,” Grassley says. “There’s a lot of chatter out there coming from all of the terrorist organizations that you can name, Boko Haram, Al Qaeda, ISIS, probably a dozen more you could name, seems to be a lotta’ chatter.”

There are reportedly no specific threats directed at the United States, but officials are warning Americans to be more vigilant after recent multiple attacks around the world. “I think it’s reasonable to take it very serious,” Grassley says. “I hope nothing comes of it. We had the same thing July the 4th, not too much came out of it. That’s because the FBI was on top of things and arrested several people before they had an opportunity to do any damage.”

The alert from the State Department says travelers abroad should avoid large crowds and crowded places, and exercise particular caution during the holiday season and at holiday festivals or events. Grassley says, “We saw what happened in Paris so I think we ought to listen to what the State Department says.”

The November 13th attacks on the French capitol for which ISIS claimed responsibility claimed 130 lives and injured hundreds. Other recent attacks struck in Denmark, Mali, Nigeria and Turkey. The travel alert will remain in place into late February.

(Radio Iowa)

Winterset woman arrested on Union County warrant

News

November 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Madison County was arrested Saturday at the Union County Law Enforcement Center. Sheriff’s officials say 39-year old Jaqueliene Juatriene Clabaugh,  of Winterset, was arrested on a Union County Warrant for probation violation. Clabaugh was being held for Union County in the Ringgold County Jail, on $2000 bond.

PATRICIA ROSE JENSEN, 86, a life-long Avoca/Shelby area resident (Svcs. 11/28/15)

Obituaries

November 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

PATRICIA ROSE JENSEN, 86, a life-long Avoca/Shelby area resident, died Mon., Nov. 23rd, at her home in Shelby. A Mass of Christian Burial for PATRICIA JENSEN will be held 11-a.m. Sat., Nov. 28th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

A Rosary will be held at the funeral home beginning at 4-pm on Friday, followed by visitation with the family from 5-until 8-p.m., and a Prayer Service at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

PATRICIA JENSEN is survived by:

Her daughter – Susan (Craig) Welbourne, of Western Springs, IL.

Her sons – Rick (Monica) Jensen, of Omaha; Mark (Kathy) Jensen, of Shelby; Jack (Paula) Jensen, of Independence, MO., & Michael (Janice) Jensen, of Cary, NC.

10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Skyscan Forecast & weather data for Atlantic, 11/24/15

Weather

November 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly Cloudy. High near 54. S @ 10-20.
Tonight: Cldy w/ patchy fog toward sunrise. Low around 39. S @ 10-20.

Wednesday: Mo. Cldy w/patchy drizzle and fog before noon, then a chance of rain after noon. High near 50. S @ 10-20.
Wed. Night: 70% chance of rain. Low around 39.

Thanksgiving Day: An 80% chance of rain. High (early) near 40. N/NE @ 15-25.
Thu. Night: A 70% chance of snow. Low around 24.
Friday: Mo. Cldy w/light snow. High near 34.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 54. Our 24-hour low ending today at 7-a.m. was 27. Last year on this date we reached 39 for a High and 16 was the low. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 68 in 2011, while the Record Low was -2 in 1898.
Sunrise is at 7:19-a.m.. Sunset is 4:54-p.m.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/24/2015

News, Podcasts

November 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 11-24-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 24th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with ISU Extension Food Specialist Barb Fuller about Thanksgiving food.

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Make Ahead Potatoes (11-24-2015)

Mom's Tips

November 24th, 2015 by Jim Field

  • 10 to 12 large white potatoes, peeled
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz. carton sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Paprika

Boil potatoes in salt water until done.  Drain and mash.  Whip cream cheese and sour cream until fluffy (add milk if necessary).  Spread into buttered 9″ x 12″ baking dish (or 2 smaller dishes), cover and refrigerate or freeze until needed.

When ready to use, drizzle melted butter over top and sprinkle with paprika.  Bake at 350 degrees for one hour (40 minutes covered and 20 minutes uncovered to give nice golden brown top).

(Delores Swope)

IRS renews campaign to prevent identity theft

News

November 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Internal Revenue Service is launching a new campaign with the Iowa Department of Revenue and the state’s private sector tax industry to nudge Iowans into taking more precautions with their sensitive financial information. Christopher Miller, a spokesman for the I-R-S in Iowa, says identity thieves are becoming more sophisticated all the time and taxpayers need to keep up or they may become victims.

“We want to encourage people when they file their taxes at home and whenever they’re working with personal information at home, to use security software to protect their computers,” Miller says. “That includes firewalls and anti-virus protection.” Authorities say I-D thieves are using personal data from real taxpayers to create fake state and federal tax returns to claim real refunds. Miller says Iowans have to be on guard for crooks who are trolling to rip you off using telephone and email “phishing” cons.

“If you get a call from someone posing as an IRS agent and they threaten you with jail or lawsuits, it’s a scam, hang up,” Miller says. “We also want to encourage people to protect their personal information. Do not routinely carry your Social Security number.” Also, oversharing on social media gives identity thieves even more personal details. The new I-R-S campaign is called “Taxes. Security. Together.” and it aims to raise public awareness that even routine actions on the Internet and with personal electronic devices can affect the safety of financial and tax data.

“Your tax returns are sensitive data so you have to treat that information just like you would cash, don’t leave it laying around,” Miller says. “Properly dispose of old tax returns and other sensitive documents by shredding them before you put them in the trash.” The campaign includes several components, including YouTube videos, consumer-friendly Tax Tips each week and local events. Several IRS publications are being added or updated to help taxpayers and tax professionals at IRS.gov, state web sites and platforms used by the tax preparation community.

The campaign will continue through the April tax deadline. Learn more on the web at https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Taxes-Security-Together

(Radio Iowa)

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/24//2015

Podcasts, Sports

November 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 11/24/2015

News, Podcasts

November 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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