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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 7/30/19

News, Podcasts

July 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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

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Zucchini Pie (7-30-2019)

Mom's Tips

July 30th, 2019 by Jim Field

  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar

Make like an apple pie.  Peel and slice and remove seeds from zucchini; sprinkle with lemon juice.  Mix cinnamon, sugar and flour; spread over zucchini and dot with butter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

(Geraldine Kommes)

IA Business Watch….NewLink: 2Q Earnings Snapshot

News

July 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) _ NewLink Genetics Corp. (NLNK) on Tuesday reported a loss of $10.1 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Ames, Iowa-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents. The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $151,000 in the period. The company’s shares closed at $1.58. A year ago, they were trading at $3.90.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 7/30/19

Podcasts, Sports

July 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Lorimor man arrested on Theft charge in Union County

News

July 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports a man from Lorimor was arrested Monday evening, in Creston. John Lee was taken into custody at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a Union County warrant charging him with Theft in the 4th Degree. Lee was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 7/30/19

News, Podcasts

July 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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3 additional suspects charged in ongoing Taylor County drug investigation

News

July 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reports three additional suspects have been charged in connection with an ongoing narcotics distribution investigation. 55-year old Richard Grace and 49-year old Pamela Grace, both of Diagonal, appeared before the Taylor County Magistrate on charges stemming from a traffic stop on May 7, 2019. Richard and Pamela Grace were each charged with multiple counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine. Pamela Grace was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance- Marijuana.

And 55-year old Jack Snyder, of Bedford, appeared before the Taylor County Magistrate on charges stemming from a traffic stop on July 8, 2019. Snyder was charged with multiple counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine, and Driving While License Revoked.

2019 Western Iowa All-Conference Softball

Sports

July 30th, 2019 by Jim Field

First Team

  • Treynor: *Sydni Huisman (Sr.); Konnor Sudmann (Sr.); Stella Umphries (Jr.); Bella Dingus (Jr.)
  • Riverside: Kenna Ford (Soph.); Gracie Bluml (Jr.)
  • Underwood: Ashley Van Fossen (Sr.); Ella Pierce (Soph.)
  • AHSTW: Katie Anzalone (Sr.)
  • Logan-Magnolia: Erikah Rife (Fr.); Reanna Rife (Jr.)
  • Missouri Valley: Ashlyn Cook (Jr.)
  • IKM-Manning: Lexi Branning (Jr.)
  • Audubon: None.
  • Tri-Center: None.

* 2019 Most Valuable Player, Player of the Year

Second Team

  • Treynor: Reagan Darrah (Sr.); Alyssa Keller (Soph.)
  • Riverside: None.
  • Underwood: Taylor Nelson (Soph.); Erin McMains (Jr.)
  • AHSTW: Natalie Hagadon (Fr.); Paige Osweiler (Jr.)
  • Logan-Magnolia: Alexis Christians (Sr.)
  • Missouri Valley: Carter Crispin (Sr.); Payton Hilts (Jr.); Julia Janssen (Jr.).
  • IKM-Manning: Bianca Cadwell (Fr.)
  • Audubon: None.
  • Tri-Center: Kayla Jensen (Sr.); Mollie Nelson (Soph.)

2019 Western Iowa All-Conference Baseball Teams

Sports

July 30th, 2019 by Jim Field

First Team

  • Treynor: Kyle Christensen (Sr.); Jaxson Schumacher (8th); Drew Peterson (Jr.)
  • Underwood: Nick Ravlin (Jr.); Blake Hall (Soph.); Landon Nelson (Jr.); Zach Teten (Jr.)
  • Tri-Center: Kaleb Smith (Jr.)
  • Logan-Magnolia: Joel Richardson (Sr.)
  • Missouri Valley: *Connor Lange (Sr.)
  • Audubon: Schuyler Schultes (Jr.)
  • AHSTW: Sam Porter (Jr.)
  • IKM-Manning: Alex Lingle (Sr.)
  • Riverside: None.

* 2019 Most Valuable Player, Player of the Year

Second Team

  • Treynor: Nate McCombs (Jr.); Kristian Martens (Jr.)
  • Underwood: None.
  • Tri-Center: Kyle Siebels (Sr.); Trent Kozeal (Soph.)
  • Logan-Magnolia: Trevor Wills (Sr.); Dylan Cunard (Jr.); Colton Hanlon (Jr.)
  • Missouri Valley: Alec Fichter (Soph.); Nick Tennis (Sr.)
  • Audubon: Jackson Jensen (Jr.)
  • AHSTW: Brody Langer (Jr.); Joey Cunningham (Jr.); Blake Holst (Soph.)
  • IKM-Manning: None.
  • Riverside: None.

Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1

Ag/Outdoor

July 30th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The extent of impact that a cold and snowy late winter and heavy rains and flooding in April and May had on pheasant nesting success will likely be seen when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducts its annual pheasant counts. The statewide survey takes place Aug. 1-15. The survey is conducted by Iowa DNR staff who drive 218, 30 mile routes on gravel roads at dawn on mornings with heavy dew. Hen pheasants will move their broods to the edge of the gravel road to dry off before they begin feeding, which makes them easier to count.

Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife research biologist for the Iowa DNR says “Conditions for the survey are important as the accuracy of the counts depend on the dew conditions when the routes are run.” What staff see when they drive the routes is anybody’s guess. Winter began mild but ended under heavy snow and bitter cold temps. Spring wasn’t much better – below normal temperature and heavy rain across much of the state. Not exactly a recipe for growing a pheasant and quail population.

Bogenschutz says “We started receiving reports of staff seeing pheasant broods in late May and hearing quail calls through the spring and summer which are both positive signs,” he said. “It will be interesting to see the survey results.” The August roadside survey has been conducted over the same routes since 1962. In addition to pheasants and quail, the survey collects data on partridge, cottontails and jackrabbits.  Results will be posted online at www.iowadnr.gov/pheasantsurvey by Sept. 10.  Iowa’s pheasant season begins Oct. 26.