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Vote planned on trail connecting Council Bluffs, Omaha

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February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — City leaders in Council Bluffs plan to vote on a proposed trail that would connect downtown Council Bluffs to Omaha, Nebraska, across the Missouri River. The Daily Nonpareil reports that the Council Bluffs City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on the plans and funding sources for the second phase of the Mid-City Trail, which is part of the West Broadway Corridor development project.

The western portion of the trail would hook up with the current River’s Edge Park/Iowa Riverfront Trail that allows trail users to go back and forth between Omaha and Council Bluffs on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Perfect McKay leads No. 11 Iowa State past Texas Tech 75-38

Sports

February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jameel McKay scored 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting in his first start and keyed a strong defensive effort that carried No. 11 Iowa State to a 75-38 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday. It was a sharp turnaround for the Cyclones (17-5, 7-3 Big 12) from their surprising 78-73 loss at Tech two weeks earlier, a game in which they fell behind 29-10. Iowa State bolted ahead 29-8 in this one and was never challenged in winning for the 20th straight time at home.

Naz Long added 15 points for Iowa State, which shot 56 percent and allowed its fewest points of the season to a Big 12 opponent. Toddrick Gotcher led Tech with 11 points, all but two in the first half.

Man pleads guilty to conspiracy in Sioux City cop shooting

News

February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A man accused of helping another man flee Sioux City after shooting a police officer has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. The Sioux City Journal reports that 25-year-old Esteban Hernandez pleaded guilty Friday in Sioux City’s U.S. District Court. Hernandez faces more than a year in prison when he’s sentenced.

Hernandez was arrested last month in Texas after being indicted in November. Hernandez was accused of driving Jamal Dean to Winnebago, Nebraska, a day after Dean shot Sioux City police Officer Kevin McCormick during a traffic stop in 2013. Hernandez later tried to take Dean to Mexico.

Dean was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder.

Family Fun in the Kitchen 02-07-2015

Podcasts, Family Fun in the Kitchen

February 7th, 2015 by admin

Lavon and Miss NiNi talk about brownies.

SPIRITED APRICOT CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES—The Grand Finale Segwood Press
Ingredients:
¾ c. dried apricots, chopped
3 T. brandy
5 oz. cream cheese
2 T. butter
¼ c. sugar
1 egg
3-1/2 T. butter
4 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 eggs
¾ c. sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
½ c. all-purpose flour
½ t. baking powder
¼ t. salt
½ t. espresso (optional)
½ c. chopped walnuts
Method:
Place dried apricots in bowl and pour over the brandy. Allow to stand for at least 1 hour.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until creamy. Add egg and beat to combine. Stir in apricots and brandy.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square pan.
Heat butter over low heat. When half-melted, add chocolate and stir to combine. When chocolate mixture is melted, remove from heat and set aside. Beat eggs until light and foamy, gradually add sugar and beat until pale and thickened (about 2 min.) Fold in chocolate-butter mixture and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso. Add to mixture.
Pour two-thirds of chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Pour apricot cream cheese and nuts on top. Spoon on remaining chocolate mixture. Using a table knife, swirl apricot cream cheese mixture through chocolate mixture. Bake until cake tester inserted into middle of brownies comes out barely moist, about 35-40 min. Cool completely in pan before slicing.
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(Podcast) KJAN Saturday Sports report, 2/7/2015

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February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The 7:18-a.m. Sportscast w/Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN News & funeral report, 2/7/2015

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February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast, Sat. 2/7/2015

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February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Weather information from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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PAUL and DENISE McDANIEL, 57, of Atlantic (Celeb. of Life Visitation 2/17/15)

Obituaries

February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

PAUL McDANIEL, 57, of Atlantic, died Wed., Feb 4th, at his home. DENISE McDANIEL, 57, of Atlantic, died Thu., Feb 5th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. A Celebration of Life visitation for PAUL and DENISE McDANIEL will be held from 11-am until 1-p.m. Tues., Feb. 17th,  at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home, in Atlantic.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Paul and Denise McDaniel are survived by their son – James McDaniel & fiance’ Beverly Todd, of Atlantic.

Paul McDaniel is survived by:

His mother – Wilma McDaniel, of Sun City, AZ.

His brothers – David McDaniel, of Glendale, AZ; Gary (Jean) McDaniel, of Bedford, VA; and Alan (Jeanie) McDaniel, of Blacksburg, VA.

Denise McDaniel is survived by:

Her brothers – Terry (Jane) Mathisen, of Atlantic;  & John Mathisen, of Carroll.

Her sisters – Cindy Booton, of Griswold. Janice Peterson of Atlantic.

and the couples’ 3 grandchildren.

Villisca man arrested on an assault charge Friday night

News

February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County say an incident in Villisca Friday night, led to one person being arrested on an assault charge. 47-year old Douglas Franklin Nicholas, of Villisca, was arrested at around 7:50-p.m. for Domestic Assault, following an investigation into an incident that took place in the 300 block of south 3rd Avenue, in Villisca. Nicholas was being held without bond, in the Montgomery County Jail. Red Oak Police assisted in the investigation and arrest.

Mo. man arrested after a high speed chase in Montgomery & Page Counties Friday night

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February 7th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop south of Villisca Friday night turned into a chase with speeds that reached 130-miles per hour. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says at around 7-p.m., a deputy attempted to stop a 1996 Cadillac Seville that had fraudulent license plates, at the intersection of Highway 71 and South U Avenue. When the vehicle failed to yield, deputies engaged in a pursuit. About two-miles north of the intersection of Business Highway 2 and Highway 71, the car hit stop sticks laid down by deputies with the Page County Sheriff’s Office.

The car continued southbound before turning west into Clarinda on Washington Street, then onto 5th Street, where Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies used “Legal intervention” to stop the vehicle. The driver, 30-year old Nicholas Allen ray, of Nelson, MO., was arrested without further incident. A female passenger in the car was detained for questioning, but later released.

Ray was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held pending an appearance before the magistrate. He’s been charged with Eluding, Driving While Suspended, Fraudulent Use of Plates, and Speed by Pace (130-mph in a 55-mph zone). Ray was also being held on a felony Missouri warrant for Probation Violation.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was assisted during the incident by the Page County Sheriff’s Office, Clarinda P-D, and the Iowa State Patrol.