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KJAN Heartbeat Today

Listen each weekday morning at 7:30 am as Jim Field visits about something that may have an impact on your life.  You’ll enjoy interviews about the people, places and events that make the Nishna Valley a special place.  If you missed a show you can listen to it here.  Have suggestions for a show topic?  Let us know!

Heartbeat Today 1-4-2023

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January 4th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Iowa Tourism Communications Manager Jessica O’Riley about things to do in Iowa in the winter.

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Heartbeat Today 1-3-2023

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January 3rd, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visit with Kendra Meyer, Executive Secretary of the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association, about the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference February 22-23 in Ankeny.  Visit www.iowaspecialtyproducers.com/registernow.

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Heartbeat Today 12-30-2022

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December 30th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Madeline Schultz, Farm Management Team Women in Ag Program Manager, about local farm management courses for women.  Annie’s Project courses will be offered in Atlantic, Harlan and Creston.  An Advanced Grain Marketing course will be offered in Red Oak.  Visit Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for more details and to register.

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Heartbeat Today 12-28-2022

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December 28th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Shelby County Naturalist Christina Roelofs about the First Day Hike at Prairie Rose State Park on January 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm.

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Heartbeat Today 12-27-2022

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December 27th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Megan Hansen, Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Advisory Committee Chair and Pottawattamie County Farmer, about the Young Farmer Conference at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines January 27-28, 2023.

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Heartbeat Today 12-26-2022

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December 26th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Naturalist Lora Kanning about the “Soiree with the Swans,” at the Schildberg Recreation Area on Saturday, January 7, 2022 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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Heartbeat Today 12-21-2022

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December 21st, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Patient Advocate Rebecca Klinghammer and Emily Claussen of Anita who needs a kidney transplant.  A fund-raising dinner and silent auction will be held on January 11, 2023 at 3:00 pm at 205 Maple St. in Atlantic.  Those who might be interested in finding out whether they might be a donor match for Emily can contact Unity Point in Des Moines at 515-241-4119.

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Heartbeat Today 12-16-2022

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December 16th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Library Director Michelle Andersen about the Craft Supply Exchange.  Donate your unused and leftover craft supplies by January 11.  The craft exchange will be held on January 16 and 17.

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Heartbeat Today 12-15-2022

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December 15th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Dave & Karen Miller, Berniece Baier and Melissa Ihnen.  They have been local scout leaders for a number of years and are stepping aside for the next generation of leaders.  The scouts are holding an open house on Sunday, December 18, 202 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Atlantic Elks Lodge.  All current and former scouts, leaders and supporters are encouraged to attend.

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Heartbeat Today 12-14-2022

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December 14th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with ISU Extension Specialist and Growing Together Project Manager Katie Sorrell about the volunteer donations to local food pantries through the “Growing Together” program in 2022.

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