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(Podcast) KJAN News & funeral report, 3/17/2015

News, Podcasts

March 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:07-a.m. report w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Heartbeat Today 03-17-2015

Heartbeat Today

March 17th, 2015 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Ray “Bubba” Sorensen about the Cass County Freedom Rock project and his work on the different freedom rocks around the state.IMG_1198

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NE man arrested in Creston on drug charges

News

March 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston report a Nebraska man was arrested Monday morning, on drug charges. 26-year old Justin William Miller, of South Sioux City, NE., was arrested at around 11-a.m. for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Miller was later released on $1,000 bond.

(Podcast) Skyscan Weather forecast & weather info. for Atlantic, 3/17/15

Podcasts, Weather

March 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Freese-Notis forecast & weather data, for Atlantic.

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Iowa dad no longer charged with injuring baby son

News

March 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Prosecutors have dismissed their case against a Sioux City father of a 5-month-old who suffered a skull fracture, but the boy’s mother is still charged. The Sioux City Journal reports that Woodbury County Attorney Patrick Jennings said Friday in his motion to dismiss the case that it was unclear whether Aaron Tucker was at fault. Jennings says the case can be refiled if more evidence surfaces.

The boy’s mother, 25-year-old Kara Jackson is charged with child endangerment resulting in serious injury. Her arraignment is set for Monday. According to court documents, Tucker and Jackson accused one another of dropping the child on several occasions.

Caesars dissolves deals with Kansas City Chiefs, others

Sports

March 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

LAS VEGAS (AP) – A bankruptcy judge says an arm of casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. can tear up contracts with the Kansas City Chiefs, a Springhill Suites in Louisiana and audio company Monster Inc. that says it feuded with Planet Hollywood performer Britney Spears.

Judge Benjamin Goldgar in Chicago ruled last week Caesars Entertainment Operating Co. would have to try again if it wants to void agreements it has with the New York Mets, The Forum in Los Angeles and a motorcoach company because it didn’t give them enough notice last time. The company filed bankruptcy in January to shed some $10 billion in debt.

The suite for Chiefs games costs $12,000 a month. A sponsorship agreement with the Mets costs $203,000 a month and advertising at The Forum costs $60,000 a month.

Iowa, Iowa State Make NCAA Women’s Tourney Field

Sports

March 17th, 2015 by Jim Field

Iowa is the third seed in the Oklahoma City Region and Iowa State in the tenth seed in the Albany Region.  The Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament field was announced Monday night.

The Hawkeyes will play 14th seed American University in a first round game Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  The 1:30 game will be broadcast on ESPN 2.  Iowa is 24-7 and American is 24-8.  This is the Hawkeyes 24th trip to the NCAA Tourney and the eighth in a row.

The Cyclones will face 7th seed Dayton in the first round on Friday at 11:00 am at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky in a game broadcast on ESPN 2.  Iowa State is 18-12 and the Flyers are 25-6.

Atlantic School Board approves fees and contracts

News

March 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School Board, Monday, approved a handful of contracts and/or Letters of Assignment, and one resignation. The Board approved: Emily Brown as the Support Instructional Coach at Washington Elementary, Lisa Munsey as Support Instructional Coach at Schuler and the Middle School, and Jarrod O’Donnell as the Support Instructional Coach at the High School; Mike McDermott was approved as the Assistant/JV baseball coach beginning with the 2015 season. He has been serving as the freshman baseball coach; Paul Dudley was approved as the 9th grade baseball coach; Bradley Schwenke was approved as the Assistant Soccer Coach. And, the Board approved the resignation of Chelsea Ross as 8th grade girl’s basketball coach. Ross is leaving to pursue further education.

And, the Atlantic School Board approved the 2015-16 Fee Schedule. Superintendent Mike Amstein said there were basically few changes to the fees for the upcoming school year, with the exception of School Breakfast and Lunch fees, the information for which was not available at the meeting, but will be presented before the board for approval at their meeting in April.

The Fee schedule is as follow:
High School (9-12):                                                                             Middle School:
All Students – Text book rental $55.00                                         Textbook rental $45.00
Music – Band uniform fee $25.00                                                     Music (Band) $30.00
Varsity Show Choir $75.00                                                                  Activity Ticket (optional) $35.00
JV/Freshman Show Choir $50.00
Towel Fee $10.00                                                                                    Schuler Elementary (grades 4-5)
Activity Fee (optional) $35.00                                                          Textbook rental $45.000
Activity Ticket (optional) $20.00
Washington Elementary (grades K-3)
Textbook rental $45.00
Activity ticket (optional $20.00

Students whose families meet the income guidelines for free and reduced price lunch, the Family Investment Program (FIP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), transportation assistance under open enrollment, or who are in foster care, are eligible to have their student fees waived or partially waived. Students whose families are experiencing a temporary financial difficulty may also be eligible for a temporary waiver of student fees. The waiver does not carry over from year-to-year, and an application must be completed annually.

Injury accident on 770th Street Tue. morning

News

March 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Anita and Wiota Fire and Rescue personnel were paged out to a single-vehicle injury accident  under the 770th Street bridge for Interstate 80, between the 71-and 72 mile markers, on the north side of the road. The page went out at 6:08-a.m. Two people were said to have been injured. The accident reportedly took place several hours ago and the victims have been trying to flag down help. The vehicle was said to be resting on its nose on the guardrail.

No other details currently available.

BARBARA A. JORGENSEN, 75, of Kimballton (Svcs. 3/20/15)

Obituaries

March 17th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

BARBARA A. JORGENSEN, 75, of Kimballton, died Sun., March 15th, at the Friendship Home, in Audubon. Funeral services for BARBARA JORGENSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., March 20th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family visitation is at 6-p.m., Thursday.

Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

BARBARA A. JORGENSEN is survived by:

Her daughters – Coleen (Danny) Jones, of Ames; Cindy Jorgensen, of Kimballton; Cheryl Bissen & Special Friend Steve Humphrey, of Elk Horn; Charlene (Danny) Schneider, of Audubon; Cammy (Troy) Hansen, of Kimballton.

Her sister – Janelle (Redgic) Hansen, of Scottsdale, AZ.

12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, her in-laws, other relatives & friends.