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Audubon County Write-in candidate may accept nomination for BOS

News

June 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

An Audubon County man received enough write-in votes to appear on the General Election ballot in November on the Democratic party ticket. According to the Audubon County Auditor’s Office, Dwight Jessen, Tuesday, received 45 write-in votes on the Democratic Ballot for Board of Supervisors. The Auditor’s Office will send Jessen a letter asking if he wants to accept the nomination. He has seven days after the canvas of the elections to accept the nomination. If he accepts, Jessen will challenge Gary VanAernam, winner of the Republican Party’s Primary for County Supervisor.

There were 62 total write-in votes.

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Waterloo officials move forward with traffic ticket program

News

June 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Waterloo officials have advanced a proposal for a traffic ticket program despite concerns about whether the new process would unfairly penalize the city’s minority populations. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that the City Council approved the second reading of the ordinance Monday despite requests from the Waterloo Human Rights Commission and NAACP for additional time to review the program. The ordinance would create new municipal fines that police officers can issue instead of state traffic tickets.

Supporters say local citations would be less costly for motorists and add revenue to the city budget. Others had hoped the commission could review the proposal to ensure it wouldn’t encourage racial profiling.
The final reading of the ordinance is scheduled for next week.

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Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training program

Ag/Outdoor

June 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Clarinda, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training program on June 20, 2018 at Wibholm Hall on the Page County Fairgrounds. The program will cover numerous best management practices and will qualify producers for BQA certification. Iowa beef producers, veterinarians, feed industry personnel, and anyone interested in beef cattle production are invited to participate. The program will include a general overview of the BQA program and cover all the major production practices required for BQA certification.

“There is growing demand from packers and retailers that producers become BQA certified. It may soon become necessary for producers, especially those marketing fed cattle, to become certified in order to maintain market access,” says Chris Clark, ISUEO Beef Field Specialist. “Beyond that, the program does include a lot of really good information. BQA has evolved into a pretty comprehensive program and there should be value in the content for those that attend.”

The meeting will run from 6:00 pm to approximately 8:00 pm at Wibholm Hall on the Page County Fairgrounds in Clarinda. There is no cost to attend and a meal will be provided. Page County Cattlemen will begin serving meals at 5:30 pm. To assist organizers with planning, please preregister by June 18 by calling Kimberly Cavalier at the Page County Extension Office at (712) 542-5171.

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Cass County Master Gardeners Award Scholarship

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Cass County Master Gardeners (CCMG) offer a $1,000 scholarship annually, available to students who are graduating seniors or graduates of any Iowa school districts in which current members of CCMG reside. The 2018 scholarship was awarded to Cole Madsen of Exira-EHK, who will be attending DMAAC, enrolled in their horticulture program.  Pictured with Madsen is Master Gardener Kathy Johnson, who lives in the Exira-EHK school district, presenting the scholarship at the school’s Award Night in May.

Cole Madsen

The goal of the Master Gardener program is to support horticulture education and community service.  CCMG members provide many hours of volunteer service in their communities.  Accordingly, this scholarship is intended to provide post-secondary funds to individuals who are studying, or intend to pursue a career in, a horticulture-related field.  The scholarship winner is selected based upon academic success, history of community service, and career goals. Demonstration of interest and experience in horticulture is also encouraged.

For more information on the Master Gardener Program, contact the Cass County Extension office at 712-243-1132 or email keolson@iastate.edu, or visit the Cass County Extension website at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass.

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Henderson woman arrested in Mills County

News

June 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman was arrested Tuesday night for being a Fugitive from Justice. 56-year old Kelly Jo Horgdal, of Henderson, was taken into custody at around 9:454-p.m., and held without bond in the Mills County Jail.

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Severe weather possible this afternoon and evening (6/6)

News, Weather

June 6th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Strong to severe thunderstorms remain forecast today into tonight for the KJAN listening area. Large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts look to be the main threat later this afternoon into tonight. Heavy rain is also anticipated and may lead to localized flash flooding by tonight. The weather pattern will stay active Thursday into the weekend with periodic chances for thunderstorms. Severe weather potential is forecast Thursday and Friday.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6th

Trading Post

June 6th, 2018 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  Arctic Silver 2007 BMW 328i coupe with automatic in great condition. Has 97,000 miles. No rust. Has the Sport package, new battery, tires, brakes, cabin air filter, engine air filter, thermostat, and oil filter housing gasket. No error codes. Drives straight and tight. Engine starts right up and runs smooth and shifts smooth. A/C blows cold. Automatic temperature control, sunroof, 10 speaker factory stereo with aux input, 8-way adjustable sport seats with thigh extenders, adaptive headlights, rain sensing wipers, cruise control, heated mirrors, tinted windows. Regular title. $6,800. Massena, Iowa. Call or text 712-779-0050.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  Ashley tan leather 3 piece sectional, excellent condition. Couch is 7 feet long. Triangular piece is 5 feet long. Double recliner is 6 1/2 feet long.  Has 4 recliners.  Asking $400.  Call 712-249-1000.  SOLD!

FOR SALE:  Reloading Equipment and Components.  Presses, dies, scale and powder measures.  Bullet casting molds, pots, ladles, ingot molds and sizing dies.  Powder, primers, brass and thousands of cast bullets.  Some lead ingots are available.Most all dies, molds and components are pistol caliber.  Everything is priced at less than gun show prices.  712-243-2585 Leave message.

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High School Softball Scoreboard Tuesday 06/05/2018

Sports

June 6th, 2018 by admin

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Atlantic 4, Harlan 2
Denison-Schleswig 5, Lewis Central 2
Glenwood 3, Shenandoah 1
Kuemper Catholic 17, St. Albert 5
Red Oak 11, Clarinda 0

Corner Conference

Audubon 14, AHSTW 4
IKM-Manning 12, Underwood 3
Sidney 15, Woodbine 5 (6 innings)
West Harrison 15, Essex 3

Western Iowa Conference

Logan-Magnolia 16, Tri-Center 0 (3 innings)
Riverside 9, Missouri Valley 3
Treynor 15, Griswold 1

Rolling Valley Conference

Ar-We-Va 14, Whiting 6
Earlham 10, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 0

Pride of Iowa Conference

East Union 5, Bedford 0
Mount Ayr 5, Lenox 3
Southwest Valley 7, Nodaway Valley 6
Martensdale-St. Marys 18, Southeast Warren 10
Pleasantville 12, Central Decatur 0
Wayne 10, Interstate 35, Truro 6

Other Scores

Bishop Heelan 7, CB Thomas Jefferson 0
Moravia 13, Orient-Macksburg 0
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 11, CB Abraham Lincoln 0 (6 innings)

 

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High School Baseball Scoreboard Tuesday 06/05/2018

Sports

June 6th, 2018 by admin

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Harlan 7, Atlantic 1
Clarinda 11, Red Oak 0  (5 innings)
Glenwood 9, Shenandoah 3
Lewis Central 12, Denison-Schleswig 0 (5 innings)
St. Albert 13 Kuemper Catholic 4
Southeast Polk 12, Creston 8

Western Iowa Conference

Audubon 9, AHSTW 1
Treynor 17, Griswold 2
Tri-Center 5, Logan-Magnolia 3
Underwood 7, IKM-Manning 2

Rolling Valley Conference

Ar-We-Va 9, Whiting 1

Corner Conference

CAM 13, Fremont-Mills 3
West Harrison 14, Essex/South Page 4
Woodbine 16, Sidney 2 (5 innings)

Pride of Iowa Conference

Bedford 16, East Union 1
Interstate 35 11, Wayne 0
Martensdale-St. Marys 9, Southeast Warren 1
Mount Ayr 6, Lenox 5
Pleasantville 12, Central Decatur 3
Southwest Valley 7, Nodaway Valley 6 (8 innnings)

Other Scores

CB Abraham Lincoln 6, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 4 (Game 1)
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 16, Abraham Lincoln 12 (6 innings) (Game 2)
Bishop Heelan 22, CB Thomas Jefferson 10 (5 innings) (Game 1)
Bishop Heelan 19, CB Thomas Jefferson 4 (4 innings) (Game 2)

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State Co-Ed Golf full results 06/05/2018

Sports

June 6th, 2018 by admin

State Co-Ed Golf was contested in Class 1A at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. Class 2A competed at Coldwater Links in Ames.

Atlantic’s duo of Baylee Newell and Cyle Renaud finished at State Runner-Up in 1A with a round of 73. McKenna Ludwig/Jared Tigges of Kuemper Catholic finished 7th with a 78. Atlantic’s Alyssa Ginther/Matt Gearheart finished 8th with 78 as well. Ericka Stender/Tyler Kopp of CAM shot 84 for 19th place. CAM’s Sammi Jahde/Ben Tibken shot 88 for 30th. Bailee Frayne/Matthew Heinemann of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura were the 1A Champions with a round of 71.

In Class 2A Rylie Driskell/Colby Burg of Creston finished 18th with a round of 83. Brooke Boardman/Griffin Parker of Waukee carded a 69 to win the 2A Title.

Here is a look at the full results.

1A Coed Golf Results

2A Coed Golf Results

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