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91-year-old Holocaust survivor dies in Des Moines

News

January 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa woman who survived the Holocaust has died in Des Moines. Connie Griffin of Dunn’s Chapel said Tuesday that Jennie Wolnerman died at home Saturday. Wolnerman was 91. Her obituary says she was born in Poland, survived the brutalities of a concentration camp and eventually married another Holocaust survivor, David Wolnerman, who survives her. They moved to the United States in 1950.

The Des Moines Register reports that she was believed to have been one of Iowa’s last Holocaust survivors. Her grandson Daniel Wolnerman gave the eulogy at Monday’s funeral and said she’d survived a death march by stealing a loaf of bread. He says a guard told her that if she had the ability to steal from a Nazi guard, she would make it through her ordeal.

(update) Atlantic woman injured during Accident on Hwy 83 n.w. of Atlantic

News

January 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Fire and Rescue and Marne 1st Responders were called to the scene of a collision this (Tuesday) morning, northwest of Atlantic. The crash, which happened on the Marne Road (Highway 83), near the intersection with Glacier Road, was reported at around 8:55-a.m.

According to Cass County Sheriff’s Office, a 1970 Chevy pickup, driven by 64-year old Leroy Merel Osbahr, of Avoca, was traveling northbound on Highway 83 when the brakes locked-up on the vehicle. The action caused the pickup to enter the southbound lane, where the pickup collided with a 2016Chevy Equinox. The crossover SUV was pushed into the ditch during the collision.

The driver of the SUV, 35-year old Stacie Rae Hansen, of Atlantic, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Cass County Memorial Hospital by Medivac Ambulance. Osbahr was not injured. Damage from the collision amounted to $2,000.

The Osbahr’s report a dog traveling with them at the time of the accident, is missing. The 50-lb. female boxer, light brown in color, jumped out of a pickup after the crash. She has a blue leather collar w/Avoca and Shelby Veterinary tags. If found, call 402-680-1949.

Hawkeyes finish 9th in final AP college football poll

Sports

January 12th, 2016 by admin

After Alabama claimed the national championship on Monday night in a 45-40 win over Clemson the final AP Top 25 poll of the season was released.  The Iowa Hawkeyes fell three spots from No. 6 to No. 9 after their Rose Bowl loss to Stanford.  The full poll is as follows:

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, final records, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

Record Pts Pv
1. Alabama (61) 14-1 1,525 2
2. Clemson 14-1 1,464 1
3. Stanford 12-2 1,360 5
4. Ohio St. 12-1 1,342 7
5. Oklahoma 11-2 1,270 4
6. Michigan St. 12-2 1,227 3
7. TCU 11-2 1,098 11
8. Houston 13-1 1,050 14
9. Iowa 12-2 981 6
10. Mississippi 10-3 975 16
11. Notre Dame 10-3 953 8
12. Michigan 10-3 911 17
13. Baylor 10-3 820 18
14. Florida St. 10-3 630 9
15. North Carolina 11-3 563 10
16. LSU 9-3 546 22
17. Utah 10-3 499 20
18. Navy 11-2 465 21
19. Oregon 9-4 391 15
20. Oklahoma St. 10-3 372 13
21. Wisconsin 10-3 332 23
22. Tennessee 9-4 260 NR
23. Northwestern 10-3 203 12
24. W. Kentucky 12-2 128 25
25. Florida 10-4 126 19

Others receiving votes: Georgia 109, Washington St. 51, Mississippi St. 47, San Diego St. 44, Arkansas 28, Toledo 28, Southern Cal 10, Appalachian St. 7, Boise St. 4, Duke 3, Temple 2, BYU 1.

 

Backyard & Beyond 1-12-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

January 12th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Brenda Swope about the Atlantic Elks Lodge “Captain Andy” Hypnotist show.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th

Trading Post

January 12th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Lifestyle treadmill.  Has incline and some other readings, $175.  Two Mud/Snow tires on rims, P215/175R/15.  Call 712-243-4308.

FOR SALE:  Recliner in good condition. No smoking or pets or kids home..Asking 100.00. Call 712-579-5109 or712-782-3179.  SOLD!

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FOR SALE:  couch and love seat. Excellent condition. No smoking pets or kids in the home. Asking 500.00 for the set. Call 712-579-5109 or 712-782-3179.  SOLD!

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Council Bluffs Law Enforcement Center Community Study Group reviews potential locations for a new police headquarters

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January 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Council Bluffs Police Chief Tim Carmody reports community study group members will be comparing their notes on possible locations for a potential new police headquarters this evening (Tuesday, January 12) from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, at the Council Bluffs Public Library, Room 1A.Bluffs Badge

Carmody says the 11-member panel has invested countless hours over the past two months studying the current police headquarters facility, touring modern facilities in the Kansas City area, and reviewing multiple locations throughout Council Bluffs and comparing these sites using 31 evaluation criteria. The Chief says also “We are confident that the recommendations they provide to the city will help us to meet the public safety needs for the entire community.”

The panel will continue to meet several times over the next five weeks to narrow the range of options for the new police headquarters. The next meeting will be held in Room 1B at the Council Bluffs Public Library on January 19, 2016, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. During that meeting the public will be given the opportunity to participate in a planning charrette hosted by the architecture firm retained by the city to develop a site and needs assessment plan. The meetings are open to the general public to observe, but space is limited.

A project webpage has been established at http://councilbluffs-ia.gov/policehq, and residents are encouraged to participate in an online community discussion at http://buildingcbsaferfuture.mysidewalk.com

Accident on Marne Road northwest of Atlantic

News

January 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Fire and Rescue and Marne 1st responders were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident northwest of Atlantic on the Marne Road (Highway 83) nea the intersection with Glacier Road, just west of the railroad overpass. The call went out at 8:55-a.m.

No other details are currently available.

(9-a.m. News)

Break-in and burglary reported in Bayard

News

January 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s Officials in Guthrie County are investigating a break-in that occurred late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Authorities received a report at around 12:15-a.m. Sunday, that glass had been broken on the east door of Sparky’s One Stop, in Bayard. An investigation determined a burglary had occurred, the safe inside the business had been accessed and money was missing. Also missing was several carton of cigarettes. The loss was estimated at $4,000.

The incident happened sometime between 10:15-p.m. Saturday and 12:10-a.m. Sunday. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office at 641-747-2214.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 1/12/2016

News, Podcasts

January 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Gluten-Free Rice Pizza (1-12-16)

Mom's Tips

January 12th, 2016 by Jim Field

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 eggs, beaten; add to rice

Mix in 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese.  1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper.  Spread in greased 9 x 13 inch pan.  Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.  Remove from oven and top with one jar pasta sauce or pizza sauce and one pound browned hamburger.  Put 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese on top.  Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.

(Shirley Rieckenberg)