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KJAN Backyard and Beyond

LaVon Eblen retired after her final program on July 1, 2022.  Her first program aired on July 1, 1997, 25 years ago.  Thanks LaVon!

Just in case you missed one of Lavon’s “Backyard & Beyond” programs,  here they are!

Backyard and Beyond 10-06-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 6th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Jolene Smith with the Atlantic Parks and Rec Board about the Iowa Healthiest State Walk this Wednesday.

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Backyard and Beyond 10-03-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 3rd, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Rudi Mund, Musician from Germany, about performing with Andy Glandt in Iowa and Nebraska with their group The Sunny Dogs.

Hear “The Sunny dogs”, Andy Glandt and Rudi Mund :
Sunday, October 5 at SF Martin House, 5 – 9 PM
Wednesday, October 8 at Sweet Joy Shoppe, 5 – 8 PM
Saturday, October 11 at Manning German Hausbarn, 4 – 7 PM
Find out more here.
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Backyard and Beyond 10-02-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 2nd, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Andy Glandt, Singer/Songwriter/Banjo Player from Germany, about performing with Rudi Mund in Iowa and Nebraska with their group.

Hear “The Sunny dogs”, Andy Glandt and Rudi Mund :
Sunday, October 5 at SF Martin House, 5 – 9 PM
Wednesday, October 8 at Sweet Joy Shoppe, 5 – 8 PM
Saturday, October 11 at Manning German Hausbarn, 4 – 7 PM
Find out more here.
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Backyard and Beyond 10-01-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

October 1st, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Cheryl True of Walnut about Chalk Paint.

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Backyard and Beyond 09-30-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 30th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with John Bolton, Atlantic Fireman, about a free-will donation breakfast this Sunday at the Fire Station to kick off Fire Prevention Week.

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Backyard and Beyond 09-29-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 29th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Scott Dewey, Leader for Retrieving Freedom, about their program of training service dogs for veterans and children with autism.

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Backyard and Beyond 09-26-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 26th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Kelly Norris, Horticulture Manager of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, about a ceremonial grand opening of new outdoor gardens. Find out more at www.dmbotanicalgarden.com

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Backyard and Beyond 09-25-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 25th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Shiona Putnam of Griswold and her sister Vicky Lord from Australia about the Cass County Museum and about Vicky’s work as a fashion journalist and public relations consultant.

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Backyard and Beyond 09-24-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 24th, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen talks about the Retrieving Freedom Inc. program.  You can find out more at www.retrievingfreedom.org

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Backyard and Beyond 09-23-2014

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

September 23rd, 2014 by admin

Lavon Eblen speaks with Susie Campbell, Librarian, about a visit to the Lewis Public Library.

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