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Departing Cass County Supervisors recognized for years of service

News

December 30th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Two members of the Cass County Board of Supervisors were recognized today (Friday), by Board Chair Gaylord Schelling, for their years of service to the County. Board members Duane McFadden and Chuck Rieken chose not to run for re-election in 2016, and will be replaced by Steve Baier, of Griswold and Steve Green, of Atlantic, who were elected in November, and will represent the District’s 4 and 1, respectively.

Board of Supervisors members, from left to right: Duane McFadden, Gaylord Schelling, Chuck Rieken, Frank Waters and Mark Wedemeyer.

McFadden received a certificate for his 12 years of service. Rieken for his 26-years of service to the County. Rieken chuckled when he said “It hasn’t been easy, I can tell you that.” The Board acknowledged the years of knowledge and experience both men are leaving with, and thanked them for helping make some tough decisions in years past.

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Backyard & Beyond 12-30-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

December 30th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen wraps up the year in a healthy way.

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JANUARY 2017

Birthday Club

December 30th, 2016 by admin

January 1st:

  • Jeff Clausen

January 2nd:

  • Jo Westphalen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • John Aehlertz of Avoca

January 3rd:

  • Bonnie Starlin of Atlantic (Winner)

January 4th:

  • Sue Mardesen of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Tammy Keithley of Atlantic

January 5th:

  • Joyce Bower of Massena (Winner)
  • Shirley Breach of Atlantic
  • Bernard Babe
  • Mick Sager of Atlantic

January 6th:

  • Mary Nelsen of Anita (Winner)
  • Mary Ellen Knop of Atlantic
  • Kim Bagshaw of Cumberland
  • Todd Marten of Griswold
  • Cheryl Wahlert of Exira
  • Bryan Clemsen of Brayton

January 7th:

  • Jenny Dolch of Wiota (Winner)
  • Matt Mullenix of Atlantic

January 8th:

  • Brad Madsen of Kimballton (Winner)
  • Eddie Jensen of Atlantic
  • Deane Erickson of Exira
  • Peggy Toft of Exira

January 9th:

  • Irene Larsen of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Margaret Clausen

January 10th:

  • Sonya Clausen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Terri Cook-Thielen of Atlantic
  • Merv Templeman of Atlantic
  • Joyce Link of Atlantic

January 11th:

  • Emma Lee of Griswold (Winner)
  • Avery Becker of Atlantic
  • Ethan Madsen

January 12th:

  • Janice Duben of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Richard Parks of Glenwood
  • Ashley McDonald

January 13th:

  • Shirley Furgeson of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Eveyln Duskin of Stuart

January 14th:

  • Becky Bonney of Atlantic (Winner)

January 15th:

  • Bill Stockwell of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Carson Parks of Atlantic
  • Kathy Hayes of Atlantic
  • Tom Muhr of Exira

January 16th:

  • Tristan Jensen of Lewis (Winner)
  • Tiffany Milarch of Atlantic
  • Deb Stenstrom of Exira

January 17th:

  • Doug Parker of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Nate & Jake Anderson of Exira

January 18th:

  • Casey Symonds of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Steve Havens of Wiota
  • Deana Pitsenbarger
  • Carol Finken of Atlantic

January 19th:

  • no birthdays

January 20th:

  • Kathy Nelson of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Glenda Farrior of Atlantic

January 21st:

  • Janet Maynard of Anita (Winner)
  • Melissa Nantz of Atlantic
  • Anna Stark
  • Elaine McGovern
  • Jon Bauer of Exira
  • Jan Lauritsen of Audubon

January 22nd:

  • Ben Ketchum of Casey (Winner)

January 23rd:

  • Evan Riesgaard (Winner)
  • Dave Johnson

January 24th:

  • Mike Westphalen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jenny McCunn Anstey
  • Becky Reisgaard of Brayton
  • Lorinda Patchin of Adair

January 25th:

  • Gavin Anthofer of Exira (Winner)
  • Jodi Knudsen of Atlantic
  • Mary Ann Wulf of Exira
  • Dan Huey of Atlantic

January 26th:

  • Sue Schwanke of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Ben Riesgaard

January 27th:

  • Bryce “Bud” Lindeman of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Spenser Denison

January 28th:

  • Michael Buskirk of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Lucille Nelson of Exira
  • Liz Toft of Atlantic

January 29th:

  • Laurine Price of Atlantic (Winner)

January 30th:

  • Wade Johnson of Griswold (Winner)

January 31st:

  • Dawn Brown of Atlantic (Winner)
  • David Wallace of Griswold
  • Lydia Madsen of Harlan
  • Jane Mathisen of Atlantic

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30th

Trading Post

December 30th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  1-Disney Cars Baby walker.In good shape.Honk the horn it plays music.The steering wheel assembly pulls out for eating etc.Can break down into 3 parts.$25 obo.  1-Royal Daulton Arry Toby jug.Approximately 6 1/2″ tall,4 1/2″ wide at the mouth,6″ wide including the handle.In really good shape.Can see no nicks or scratches.Those are reflections in the pictures.$150 obo.
Call 712-243-6905.If no answer please leave message.

FOR SALE:  2 sewing cabinets, one has an electric lift.  Also, a California raisin collection.  And, a 2-burner electric hot plate.  They are located at 502 East 5th Street in Atlantic.  I will be there today from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.  You can also call 256-656-5518.

 

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Dollar General break-in in Clarinda

News

December 30th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Clarinda Police Department is investigating a break-in of the Dollar General Store in the community. Police Chief Keith Brothers said today (Friday), that officers responded to an intrusion alarm at the store, Tuesday morning. Upon arrival, officers discovered an exterior wall to the building had been breached.

A tactical sweep of the building was conducted, but the intruder had departed prior to officers’ arrival. Brothers said a small amount of consumable goods were taken from the store, which also sustained somewhere between $500-and 1000 dollars of physical damage.

The investigation into the burglary is continuing and officers are pursuing numerous leads.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 12/30/2016

News, Podcasts

December 30th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 12/30/2016

Podcasts, Sports

December 30th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 12/30/2016

News, Podcasts

December 30th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 12/30/16

Weather

December 30th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High near 47. SW @ 10-15.

Tonight: P/Cldy. Low 28. NW winds 10-20.

Tomorrow: P/Cldy. High 37. NW @ 10-20.

New Year’s Eve: Mostly clear. Low 19.

Sunday (News Year’s Day): P/Cloudy to Cldy. High 40.

Sunday night: Cldy w/a 40% chance of rain or snow. Low 31.

Monday: Cloudy w/a 50% chance of rain or snow mixed. High around 38.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 42. Our 24-Hour Low (ending at 7-a.m. today) was 16. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 25 and the low was 1. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 64 in 2004. The Record Low was -22 in 1917.

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Demolition underway at former elementary school

News

December 30th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – Demolition has begun at the old Walnut Grove Elementary School in Council Bluffs. The school closed its doors to students in 2014, after the district deemed the school was no longer suitable for use and too costly to repair. At least seven single-family homes will be built on the property after all the school remains are swept away. Construction is expected to start next summer.

The Daily Nonpareil reports that at a planned Jan. 21 event at Thomas Jefferson High School, officials will reveal the contents of a time capsule recovered when construction crews first started the demolition. District spokeswoman Diane Ostrowski says the capsule box was placed inside a cornerstone of the elementary building on Aug. 17, 1926.

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