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2 arrests in Union County

News

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports two arrests. 37-year old Marie Ann Johnson, of Afton, was arrested Nov. 3rd and transferred from the Polk County Jail to the Ringgold County Jail, on a Union County warrant for probation violation. Olson was being held on $5000 bond. And, on Saturday (11/7), 32-year old Cassy Lyn Holcomb, of Sioux City, was arrested and transferred from the Woodbury County Jail to the Ringgold County Jail, on a Union County warrant for probation violation. Holcomb was being held without bond until seen by a Judge.

Car chase in Shelby County Tue. morning

News

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

At least one person was taken into custody following a pursuit this (Tuesday) morning, in Shelby County. The chase began sometime before 8-a.m. and ended at Timber and 150th with an arrest. Additional details are currently not available.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/10/2015

News, Podcasts

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Recipe Walk & Grand Lighting in Atlantic set for Nov. 19th

News

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce reports the annual Recipe Walk and Grand Lighting ceremony will take place Nov. 19th. The Recipe Walk will be held from 4-until 7-p.m. that day. It’s a mix of holiday flavor enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.Participating businesses will offer sweet and savory treats, along with recipe cards for holiday favorites while you shop.

Businesses wanting to partake in the Recipe Walk can register or get more information by calling the chamber at 243-3017, or e-mailing them at chamber@atlanticiowa.com.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Grand Lighting ceremony, which starts at 5:30-p.m. on Nov. 19th. That same day, the first annual “SnowFlake Drop” will be held, sponsored by McDermott and Son Roofing and Brown’s Shoe Fit Company. Snowflakes of savings will be dropping from the sky for the community to scoop up and save at local businesses. Like the Chamber on Facebook for a sneak peak of what the “snowflakes” will offer.

Other events taking place Nov. 19th in Atlantic include:

  • Santa’s reindeer in the City Park from 5:30-to 7:30-pm
  • Santa’s cabin open, hot cocoa & popcorn offered from 6:15-to 7:30-p.m.

Mark your calendar also, for Dec. 5th. That’s when the Lighted Christmas Parade and Fireworks take place, beginning at 6-p.m. The event is sponsored by A.M. Cohron and Son, & Meyer and Gross Real Estate.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th

Trading Post

November 10th, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Queen Air Mattress for sale. $15 OBO. Call 250-0266.

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WANTED: A couch and recliner, needs to be firm, clean, sturdy, if possible free. 249-2603

Bingo Bars (11-10-2015)

Mom's Tips

November 10th, 2015 by Jim Field

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup salad oil
  • 4 oz. jar baby food applesauce
  • 4 oz. jar baby food carrots
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 3 oz. package cream cheese (room temp.)
  • 1 stick oleo (room temp.)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Mix in order given.  Pour into a 10″ x 15″ pan.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes.  Cool, then frost with cream cheese frosting.

Frosting:  Cream the cream cheese and oleo, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.  Beat until smooth.

(Sharon Smith)

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/10/2015

Podcasts, Sports

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 11/10/2015

News, Podcasts

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Freese-Notis forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 11/10/15

Weather

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly sunny. High near 62. S/SE @ 10-20.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy w/areas of drizzle before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 50. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Veterans Day: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 61. S @ 15-25. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: (HIGH WIND WATCH) Cloudy, w/a 60% chance of showers through midnight. Gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. W/NW @ 20-40mph w/gusts to near 50.
Thursday: P/Cldy. High near 50. W/NW @ 20-40mph.
Friday: P/Cldy & breezy. High near 47.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 61. Our 24-hour ending today at 7-a.m., was 32.
Last Year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 61, and the Low was 18. The All-Time Record High in Atlantic on Nov. 10th was 76 in 1927. The Record Low was 3 in 1986.

Warm start to November keeps harvest ahead of schedule

Ag/Outdoor

November 10th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Agriculture officials say an unusually warm start to November has helped Iowa corn and soybean farmers nearly complete this year’s harvest. State Climatologist Harry Hillaker says statewide temperatures were about nine degrees above normal last week, making it the warmest start to November since 2008. That allowed farmers to get 93 percent of the corn crop out of the fields, nine days ahead of last year’s harvest and two days ahead of the five-year average.

Agriculture officials say they’ve received reports of piles of corn on the ground at some ethanol plants and local elevators. Soybean farmers have 98 percent of the crop harvested, a week ahead of last year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture updates its estimate of the size of this year’s harvest today (Tuesday).