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Iowa sweeps Nebraska in baseball

Sports

April 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 17th ranked Iowa Hawkeye baseball team completed a sweep of Nebraska on Sunday. Tyler Peyton bounced back from a foot injury to pitch eight and a third innings as Iowa claimed a 5-1 win in the series finale. The Hawkeyes rallied from a 2-0 deficit to claim Sunday’s opener 3-2. Junior catcher Jimmy Frankos drove in the game winner with a two out single in the bottom of the tenth inning.

Iowa has reached the 30 victory plateau for the second straight year. The first time that has happened since 1989 and 1990. They are 13-2 iun the Big Ten, a half game behind league leading Illinois.

(Learfield Sports)

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Missing Iowan in Nepal reports in, unhurt in quake & headed home

News

April 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The northeast Iowan who was missing following the weekend earthquake in Nepal is alive and well after communicating with his family. New Albin native Cole Donahue says he was about 45 minutes away from the Mount Everest base camp when the earthquake hit that caused a massive avalanche. The 30-year-old Donahue says he and six other people were buried in the snow but managed to dig out quickly with no injuries.

It was a two-day hike to find a town with communication equipment that worked. Donahue plans to be home by the weekend. The death toll from the quake is over 37-hundred, with more than six-thousand injured.

(Radio Iowa)

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(Podcast) 8-a.m. KJAN News, 4/27/2015

News, Podcasts

April 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

with Ric Hanson.

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Ready to start your garden? Not yet. Patience!

Ag/Outdoor, News

April 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Iowa’s seen a lot of unseasonably cold weather and freezes in the past week, so green thumbers who are itching to get into their gardens will have to wait a bit longer. Before digging up the dirt this spring to prepare for planting, gardening expert John Fesh says to do some homework first. He suggests making sure the soil is suitable for what you intend to plant.

“Carrots and beets and horseradish, those types of plants really depend on root expansion to be successful,” Fesh says. “Plants like potatoes, you’re not going to be very happy with the results if you have a real rock-hard-type of soil. You’re just not going to get any tuber development.” Especially in Iowa, where the weather can make drastic changes quickly, Fesh says it’s important to check the forecast before doing any planting. Otherwise, you may have to do some replanting later. Now may be a good time to test the soil to see if it’s suitable for what you want to plant. He says “trench” planting may be a good option in some areas.

“You can make a deep furrow or even use a long gutter you had once used for your house,” Fesh says. “You can fill that with a loose, easy, mellow soil with a mixture of compost and sand so that the roots can get out and develop.” Fesh, an extension educator, says that won’t work for every crop but it gives you an idea on how the root system needs room to spread out. Ideally, he says we need to see soil temperatures in the mid-50s before digging up the garden to start the process, and that likely won’t come until mid-May.

(Radio Iowa)

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Heartbeat Today 04-27-2015

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 27th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with musicians Harold Powell and Ray Armstrong about the Blue Tones Reunion Show this Saturday, May 2nd at the Cass County Community Center.

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Creston man arrested on DOC warrant

News

April 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A Union County man wanted on an Iowa Dept. of Corrections warrant for Parole Violation, was arrested Friday afternoon, in Creston. 51-year old Timothy Charles Fechter, of Creston, was taken into custody at the Union County Law Enforcement Center and held without a bond being set.

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(Podcast) KJAN morning Sports report, 4/27/2015

Podcasts, Sports

April 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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(Podcast) Skyscan Weather forecast: 4/27/15

Podcasts, Weather

April 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis forecast for the KJAN listening area and weather info. for Atlantic.

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(Podcast) KJAN News, Mon., April 27 2015

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April 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:06-a.m. report from News Director Ric Hanson.

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MONDAY, APRIL 27th

Trading Post

April 27th, 2015 by admin

FOR SALE: 325-gallon plastic tank (like new), $50; P215/70/R15 tires (Less than 14,000 miles on 70,000 mile rated tire), 4 tires & rims, 4 wheel covers, for $265. Stored in Atlantic. Call 712-590-7022.

FOR SALE: Drill Doctor- drill bit sharpener.  Model DD500SP.  Asking $90.  Call Terry at 712-653-2960.

FOR SALE:  Housecat, male, smallish in size, 2 years old, neutered, litter box trained. Orange tabby with eyes the same color. Indoor/outdoor.  Has been inside most of the time in the day, kept inside at night. Loves to go outside for awhile in day. Is needing more outside time than he can get here. But likes to be inside to curl up in a sunshiney window.  Lovable. Jumps up in your lap and is happy to be petted. Nuzzles you. He needs a country home. No dogs, no other pets.  Rehoming fee $25. I will need to interview you. 712/549-2410.

FOR SALE: Antique Eastlake style center table on rollers. 22 in x 29 1/2 in x 30 1/4 in high. $185.00. Call or leave message 712-268-2498.
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FOR SALE: Antique windmill in good shape needing moved. Make an offer. Call or leave message 712-268-2498.

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FOR SALE: Char-broil gas grill with side warmer. Includes outside cover. $50. Call 249-7520 after 6 p.m.

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FOR SALE:  Vision Fitness T9600HRT treadmill. Completely programmable with adjustable hill vs flat running settings. Optional heart rate monitoring. $500 or best offer. Call 249-7520 after 6 p.m.

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FOR SALE: Kenmore 4 Burner Gas Grill with side burner. Two years old. Have owner’s manual and original receipt. Tank not included. Can deliver in Atlantic. $100 OBO. Call 712-250-0266.  SOLD!

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FOR SALE:  TORO lawn mower self propelled 22″ almost new Call 249-1965.  SOLD!

FREE TO A GOOD HOME:  2 lovable calico cats. Call 243-3873.

WANTED:  a used golf cart or 4-wheeler to get around the farm.  Call 712-268-2609.

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