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KATHRYN KLINE, 70, of Elk Horn (Memorial Svcs. 2/12/15)

Obituaries

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

KATHRYN KLINE, 70, of Elk Horn, died Sun., Feb. 8th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. Memorial services for KATHRYN KLINE will be held 1-p.m. Thu., Feb. 12th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.

There is no visitation.

KATHRYN KLINE is survived by:

Her husband – Verne Kline, of Elk Horn.

Her daughters – Debbie Kline, of Santa Barbara, CA, & Jacqui (Jeremy) Christensen, of Elk Horn.

Her sister – Barbara Argue, of Fresno, CA.

and 4 grandchildren.

Atlantic softball team receives funds for new uniforms

News, Sports

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Members of the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund met with Atlantic Trojan Softball Coach Terry Hinzmann over the weekend, to present a check in the amount of $3,500. The funds will be used to purchase new softball uniforms for the girls this year. The girls old uniforms were showing quite a bit of wear and even sported their past name of Trojanns which changed within the last couple years.

Pictured:  Grant Petty, Laena Frederickson, Terry Hinzmann and Melanie Petty

Pictured: Grant Petty, Laena Frederickson, Terry Hinzmann and Melanie Petty

The mission of the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund is to fund things in the community that Trevor cared about. Foundation spokesperson Melanie Petty says the baseball/softball program at Atlantic High School was definitely a huge part of his life.

Petty says they are honored to do this for this program and look forward to watching them play this coming season. All funds are raised through the annual T-Fred Memorial Golf Tournament which will be held this year on Saturday, August 8th.

Traffic stop leads to Clarinda man’s arrest on drug charges

News

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop early this (Monday) morning in Clarinda resulted in the arrest of the driver, and a large quantity of what was believed to be marijuana, seized. Police Chief Keith Brothers says 24-year old Kevin Soy Ridnour, of Clarinda, was arrested at around 2-a.m. for felony possession following the traffic stop in the vicinity of 17th and Orange Streets. He was charged with intent to deliver a controlled substance believed to be marijuana, failure to have a drug tax stamp and suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.

A large quantity of what is believed to be marijuana was found in the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero Ridnour was operating. He has since posted a $5,000 bond, and was released. Ridnour is scheduled to make an initial appearance before the Page County Magistrate at a later date.

Reports have been submitted to the Page County Attorney’s Office for review and the filing of formal charges.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 2/9/2015

News, Podcasts

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 8-a.m. Newscast w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th

Trading Post

February 9th, 2015 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  GE LP gas range like new, self cleaning oven, could change orifice to natural gas. white color 225.00.  Located just north of Atlantic. 402 659 4009.

WANTED: I am looking for a digital converter box for a TV. Do you have one lying around the house that you are not using. Please call or text me at 712 249 4174. Ask for Andrew.  FOUND!

WANTED:  Four Tickets (Reserved Seating) for Northwest Missouri State Basketball game on Feb. 21 Saturday, Call 249-1965.

FOR SALE: Brand new – 4 – Mitchell arm chairs with caster, fabric seat & back with memory foam, solid oak, 33″ high – 23″ wide – 25″ deep, never been used! $150 per chair. Call 712-249-5995.

FOR SALE: Kenmore Frostfree Upright Deep Freeze, good condition, 5 feet tall, $100. Call 243-4943.

FOR SALE: 2 Filing Cabinets 5 Drawer; Measures 2 Feet by 2 Feet by 41/2 to 5 feet tall, weight about 80 pounds each. $50 for both call 712-304-4262.

Creston restaurant damaged by vandalism

News

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The owners of a restaurant in Creston reported the business was damaged by vandalism over the weekend. Creston Police say a window at The Windrow Restaurant was broken sometime between Feb. 6th and 7th while the business was closed. The loss was estimated at $700.

In other news, 24-year old Trevor Forrest Kinkade, of Creston, was arrested just before 2-a.m. today (Monday), on a charge of OWI/1st offense. He was later released on $1,000 bond. Sunday morning, 46-year old Susan Rae Lemon, of Creston, was arrested on two Union County warrants for Theft in the 3rd Degree, and OWI/1st offense. Lemon was being held in the Ringgold County Jail on $3,000 bond.

Saturday, Creston Police arrested 50-year old Pablo Martinez, of Creston, for OWI/1st offense. He was later released on $1,000 bond. And on Friday afternoon, 21-year old Dakota Wesley Farris, of Creston, was arrested on two Marshall County warrants for Failure to Appear. He was later released on $2,000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Sports report, 2/9/2015

Podcasts, Sports

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN News & funeral report, 2/9/15

News, Podcasts

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: 2/9/2015

Podcasts, Weather

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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PAUL E. STEFFEN, 87, of Griswold (Svcs. 2/11/15)

Obituaries

February 9th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

PAUL E. STEFFEN, 87, of Griswold, died Sun., Feb. 8th, at the Griswold Care Center. Funeral services for PAUL STEFFEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Feb. 11th, at the Central Church of Christ, in Griswold. Duhn Funeral Home, in Griswold, has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday evening from 5-7 PM at the Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold.

Interment will be at the Griswold Cemetery.

PAUL STEFFEN is survived by:

His wife – Cleo M. Steffen.

His son – Craig Steffen of Central City, Iowa.

His daughters – Karla (Lee) Auble of Arnold, Neb.; Diane (Allen) Conner of Arnold, Neb.; Jan (Ray) Preston of Griswold.

His brothers – Marvin Steffen of Corning and Wayne Steffen of Greenfield.

His sisters – Mary (Bill) Davis of Glenwood; Jane (Basil) Reppas of Cedar Falls; and, Janet (Paul) Martinez of Arvada, Colo.

7 Grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.