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Mo. man hurt in Page County crash

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July 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An accident Monday evening in Page County resulted in non-life threatening injuries to a man from Missouri. Sheriff Lyle Palmer says 41-year old Benjamin Green, of Jefferson City, MO., was transported to the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital following the crash that happened at around 5:30-p.m., on the north edge of Shenandoah.

Green was traveling north on Highway 48 when he lost control of his 1997 Jeep Cherokee, which entered the east ditch. Shenandoah Police assisted sheriff’s deputies at the scene.

Fugitive who eluded authorities near Menlo is apprehended in Polk County

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July 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

An escapee from the Fort Des Moines Correctional Facility who had also been sought by authorities in Guthrie County, has been apprehended in Polk County. Authorities say 30-year old Joseph LeClair was arrested at around 5-p.m., Tuesday.

Joseph LeClair, Jr.

Joseph LeClair, Jr.

LeClair had  escaped from Ft. Des Moines May 18th, and eluded authorities who were involved in his pursuit on July 8th, when disappeared into a cornfield near Menlo.

LeClair was being held without bond in the Polk County Jail, but is expected to be transported to Guthrie County, where he was wanted on a warrant for parole violation.

Backyard and Beyond 07-22-2015

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

July 22nd, 2015 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Dari Skardtvedt, a Cass County Clover Kid, about the Cass County Fair.

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New Location for AtlanticFest’s Motorcycle Show

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July 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The AtlanticFest Committee has announced a new location for the Motorcycle Show at AtlanticFest this year to be held RAIN or SHINE on August 8th. Motorcycles will check-in at 7th and Chestnut Street just east of the City Park. Motorcycles will be lined along both sides of Chestnut between 6th and 7th street. Registration will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Judging will be from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., followed by an awards presentation at 2:30 p.m. 1

There are 13 Classes for motorcycles to register in, including a Future Rider class for kids. Pre-registration is $10.00 and must be paid by July 24th. Registration beginning July 25th is $15.00. Pre-registered participants will receive a free AtlanticFest T-Shirt. The first 75 entries will receive complementary goodie bag.

The AtlanticFest Motorcycle Show is sponsored by Baxter Cycle in Marne and Steffens Cycle Shop, in Atlantic. AtlanticFest presenting partner is 1st Whitney Bank & Trust.

RR Crossing at HWY 48 in Shenandoah to close 8/3/15

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July 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 4 Office in Atlantic reports the D-O-T and BNSF  Railroad will begin crossing replacement work on Iowa 48 in Shenandoah Monday, Aug. 3rd, weather permitting. The crossing replacement work requires closing the crossing until 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, weather permitting.

During the closure, a signed detour will be in place directing Iowa 48 traffic around the work zone using U.S. 59 north to Page County Road J-14, then on Page County Road J-14 east to Page County Road M-41, and then south on Page County Road M-41to Iowa 48 in Essex.

To receive email or text alerts about traffic incidents, road closures, traffic delays, and other restrictions that affect this highway route or other routes you travel, the Iowa DOT offers the “My Routes” option on 511ia.org.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/22/2015

News, Podcasts

July 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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Cass County Extension Report 07-22-2015

Ag/Outdoor, Podcasts

July 22nd, 2015 by admin

w/ Kate Olson

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Heartbeat Today 07-22-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

July 22nd, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Freese-Notis Meteorologist Dan Hicks about the past and upcoming weather patterns.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/22/2015

Podcasts, Sports

July 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 7/22/2015

News, Podcasts

July 22nd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:06-a.m. report w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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