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Shelby County man injured in western MO. crash

News

September 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A man from Shelby County reportedly suffered minor injuries during a crash Tuesday afternoon in Missouri. The Missouri Highway Patrol says 57-year old John A. Davis, of Panama, was traveling west on Highway 36 one mile north of Osborn, MO., when the 2001 Sterling truck he was driving left the road and rolled onto its passenger side before hitting several road signs. The vehicle came to rest on its side. The accident happened at around 2:15-p.m., Tuesday

Davis was taken to the Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment. His vehicle was totaled in the crash.

Home prices on the rise in Iowa, days on market at 5 year low

News

September 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Home prices in Iowa rose nearly six-percent last month compared to August of 2014. That’s according to a new report from the Iowa Association of Realtors. I-A-R president Jon Yocum, of Davenport, says the increase in prices isn’t the only good news for sellers. “Our time on the market is down, so we’re seeing homes sell much quicker,” Yocum said.

The average time on the market for Iowa homes sold in August was just 63 days, the lowest level in five years. Yocum credit low inventory levels across much of the state. The median price of a home sold last month was $146,000. That’s up from $138,000 in August of last year. Despite the rising prices, Yocum believes it’s good time for buyers entering the market because interest rates on a 30-year mortgage are still hovering around four-percent.

“I know there were reports earlier in the year and last spring that, in the third and fourth quarter, we were going to have increases in our mortgage interest rates. Well, that hasn’t come to fruition yet,” Yocum said. The number of homes sold in Iowa last month dropped 7.8 percent compared to August of last year, but Yocum says it’s typically a slow month for sales because families are getting ready for the return to school.

“So, the emphasis on buying a home dropped a little bit. But, I don’t think it was enough of a drop to change anything and I think you’re going to see a big increase in September,” Yocum said. Over the first eight months of this year, the number of homes sold in Iowa is up 7.6 percent compared to the same period last year.

(Radio Iowa)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th

Trading Post

September 16th, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Char Broil brand gas grill.  3 burner grill with side burner and prep area.  52″x20″ footprint.  1.5 years old, used only 3-4times.  Propane tank included and also has a cover.  Asking $125. Call 712-249-9870.

FOR SALE: Direct drive 22″ cut lawn mower.  Like new condition. Honda GCV 160.  Asking $175.  Call 712-249-9870.

FREE: 5 or 6 tomato cages. 249-2591.

Backyard and Beyond 09-16-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 16th, 2015 by Jim Field

Lavon Eblen speaks with Bernie Havlovik, Superintendent of Wallace Foundation Research Farms, about the Home and Garden Field Day at the Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis on Monday, September 16th.

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Shelter house vandalized in rural Union County

News

September 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Union County say Doug Jones with the Union County Conservation Office reported Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 15th), that sometime within the past few days someone had vandalized the shelter house at Cedar Park southeast of Creston, in rural Union County. The damage was estimated damage at $300.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Annual YPA Scavenger Hunt – “Building Atlantic”

News

September 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce says you’re invited to join the Young Professionals of Atlantic (YPA), for their annual scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will take place Friday, September 18th, beginning at Renew Ag Supply (811 Sunnyside Lane), at 5:30pm. This year’s theme is “Building Atlantic.”

YPA logo

When all the clues have been located join the YPA for an after party at 7:30-pm, at The Alley Bar & Grill (1005 Whitney St), where appetizers will be provided. The winning team will receive their entrance fee returned, and more.

Teams of four are $20, or $5 per person, and the YPA will find a team for you. Registration day of is $28 for a team of 4 or $7 per person. Visit www.atlanticiowa.com or call the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017 for more information.

The YPA scavenger hunt is brought to you by Renew Ag Supply and the S.F. Martin House. The Young Professionals of Atlantic are 20 and 30-something working professionals who want to be more involved in the community, meet more people, and have fun.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 9/16/2015

News, Podcasts

September 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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AHSTW Cross Country Meet Results

Sports

September 16th, 2015 by admin

AHSTW Cross Country Meet
Avoca Golf CourseAvoca, IA 09/15/2015

Girls Individual Results

  1. Karley Larson, SO, Underwood 20:05
  2. Mary Grace Martin, FR, Underwood
  3. Kiley Cook, JR, Underwood
  4. Nicole Hilderbrand, JR, St. Albert
  5. McKenzie Mantell, JR, AHSTW
  6. Hannah Carolus, SR, Treynor
  7. Alexis Post, FR, Riverside
  8. Mac Christensen, JR, Logan-Magnolia
  9. Jacey Kallsen, SO, Riverside
  10. Isabelle Kudron, FR, Treynor

Girls Team Results

  1. Underwood 38pts
  2. Treynor 63pts
  3. Riverside 79pts
  4. St. Albert 98pts
  5. Logan-Magnolia 107pts
  6. AHSTW 118pts
  7. Woodbine 127pts

Boys Individual Results

  1. Jerry Jorgenson, FR, Treynor 17:59
  2. Max Ross, SR, St. Albert
  3. Otis Matejka, JR, Riverside
  4. Tim Brink, SR, Riverside
  5. Mitchell Nelsen, SR, Audubon
  6. Thomas Conn, SO, Underwood
  7. Cole Fischer, SR, AHSTW
  8. Garrett Martin, SO, St. Albert
  9. Joseph Remsburg, SR, Audubon
  10. Jay Heiny, SR, AHSTW

Boys Team Results

  1. Riverside 59pts
  2. AHSTW 64pts
  3. Underwood 65pts
  4. Audubon 90pts
  5. St. Albert 94pts
  6. Logan-Magnolia 116pts
  7. Woodbine 142pts

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 9/16/2015

Podcasts, Sports

September 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Stolen vehicle reported in Creston

News

September 16th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A woman from Mt. Ayr reported to Creston Police, Tuesday, that someone had stolen her SUV from the parking lot at Southwestern Community College. The 2006 Jeep Commander with Iowa license plate AUX 179, was taken sometime between Noon and 1-p.m., Tuesday. The loss was estimated at $5,000.

Creston Police said also, officers arrested 19-year old Jazmin Govea, of Lenox, Tuesday afternoon. She was cited for Theft in the 5th degree (for allegedly shoplifting from Wal-Mart), and later released from the Union County Jail.