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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 6/3/2016

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June 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Before taking a summer road trip, make sure your tires are properly inflated

News

June 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

It won’t officially be summer for a few weeks yet, but many Iowans are already taking their summer road trips — and some of them will be riding on under-inflated tires. Anne Forristall-Lake, president of the Rubber Manufacturers Association, says only 17-percent of drivers surveyed know how to properly check their tire pressure. “Open the door and look on the inside of the driver’s side door for the little sticker,” Forristall-Lake says. “It also has the proper tire pressure for the tires on that particular car. It’s in the owner’s manual as well.”

When you check a tire’s pressure, the temperature of the tire is key. “Check your tires cold,” she says. “When you drive a tire, heat builds up and that causes inflation. If your tires are warm when you check them, you might get a false reading.” Every year, she says there are 11-thousand accidents nationwide that are tire-related. If you have a blow-out, you’ll need to change out the damaged tire for a spare, but some new vehicles don’t come equipped with a spare. Tire pressure

“Sixty-percent of people never check the pressure in their spare,” Forristall-Lake says. “If you’re lucky enough to still have an actual spare tire in your trunk, it’s important to make sure that you check the tire pressure and the condition of that tire as often as you’re checking your other tires.”

About one in three drivers don’t know how to tell if their tires are bald. To see if the tires are road-worthy, turn a penny upside down and stick it in the tire tread. If you can see the top of President Lincoln’s head, it’s time to replace the tire.

(Radio Iowa)

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 6/3/2016

Podcasts, Sports

June 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Boots to Business Reboot program offered for Vets & their spouses

News

June 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The U-S Small Business Administration is offering a “Boots to Business Reboot” entrepreneurship training program for veterans and their spouses, Tuesday, June 28th, from 8:30-a.m. to 4:30-p.m., at the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce (149 W. Broadway), in Council Bluffs. Officials say “Boots to Business Reboot” introduces veterans to the fundamentals of business ownership, and leads participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and developing a business plan. It’s available for free to veterans, National Guard, Reservists, and their spouses.B2B-Logo_Final_sm

Part one of the course is a one-day Introduction to Entrepreneurship program. Part two is an eight-week, online course “Foundations of Entrepreneurship,” led by instructors from the Institute for Veteran and Military Families at Syracuse University. It offers in-depth instruction on the elements of a business plan, techniques and tips for starting a business. Applicants must complete the one-day course to be eligible for the eight-week course.

The SBA says after completing “Boots to Business Reboot,” participants will have the tools and knowledge they need to identify a business opportunity, draft a business plan, connect with local resources, and launch their own small business.

The training program is free, but you’re responsible for the cost of your own lunch. To register, or for more information, call Vicky Corbin at 712-325-1000, or e-mail vcorbin@councilbluffsiowa.com.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 6/3/2016

News, Podcasts

June 3rd, 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: 6/3/16

Weather

June 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly Cloudy w/a slight chance of scattered showers/thunderstorms this afternoon. High 85. S/SW @ 10-20.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, w/a 60% chance of showers & thunderstorms through midnight. Low 60. S-NW @ 10-15.
Saturday: P/Cldy w/a 30% chance of showers & thunderstorms during the afternoon. High 76. NW @ 10-20..
Sat. Night: Showers ending during the evening; Partly cloudy & breezy, with a low around 57.
Sunday: P/Cldy & breezy. High 79. NW @ 15-25.
Monday: Clear to P/Cldy. High around 77.

Thursday’s High in Atlantic was 84. Our 24-hour Low thru 7-a.m. today was 53. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 77 and the low was 59. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 93 in 1911. The Record Low was 32 in 1969.

2 drug-related arrests in Creston Friday morning

News

June 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Two men were arrested on drug charges in Creston this (Friday) morning. Creston Police say 18-year old Dyrrel Malik Thornton Culbertson, and 20-year old Fransisco Martinez, both of Creston, were arrested at 3-a.m. Culbertson was charged with Possession of Marijuana – 1st offense. Martinez was arrested for Possession of Marijuana – 2nd offense. Both men were later released from the Union County Jail on $1,000 bond, each.

Thursday Girls State Tennis

Sports

June 3rd, 2016 by Jim Field

Class 1-A Singles

1st Round:

  • Sarah Cabeen, Clarinda defeated Audrey Hinz, Wahlert 6-0, 6-2
  • Sarah Wood, Shenandoah lost to Stephanie Bush 0-6, 3-6

Quarterfinals:

  • Sarah Cabeen, Clarinda lost to Chelsea Poesch, Waverly/Shell-Rock 6-7, 6-1, 3-6

1st Round Consolation:

  • Sarah Wood, Shenandoah defeated Elizabeth Ihrke, Le Mars 6-2, 6-4

2nd Round Consolation:

  • Sarah Cabeen, Clarinda defeated Sarah Wood, Shenandoah 6-3, 7-5

Class 1-A Doubles

1st Round:

  • Caitlin McIlravy/Sydney Dunphy, Creston/O-M defeated Rachel Tvedt/Brooke Jorgensen, Pella Chrsitian 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
  • Sarah Behrens/Macy Baker, Red Oak lost to Katelyn Yee/Kelsey Kruse, Deborah 2-6, 6-7
  • Sydney Gunderson/Jacque Ingram, Denison-Schleswig defeated Jose Vandersall/Wynne Vandersall, Mount Vernon 6-2, 6-3
  • Olivia Ipsen/Sophie Schultz, Denison-Schleswig lost to Elizabeth Bush/Erin McGivern, Davenport Assumption 3-6, 4-6
  • JaCee Hogue/Marilyn Cepeda, Shenandoah lost to Anna Spencer/Annika Krieg, Decorah 0-6, 3-6
  • Jenna Taylor/Alli Thomsen, Creston/O-M defeated Megan Pressgrove/Kate Wyre, Newton 6-1, 6-4

Quarterfinals:

  • Caitlin McIlravy/Sydney Dunphy, Creston/O-M lost to Lauren McManus/Taylor Hogan, Columbus 0-6, 4-6
  • Sydney Gunderson/Jacque Ingram, Denison-Schleswig lost to Katelyn Yee/Kelsey Kruse, Decorah 4-6, 6-7
  • Jenna Taylor/Alli Thomsen, Creston-OM defeated Anna Spencer/Annika Krieg, Decorah 6-0, 6-4

1st Round Consolation:

  • Sarah Behrens/Macy Baker, Red Oak defeated Katie Larsen/Hope Gray, Fort Madison 6-2, 7-6
  • Olivia Ipsen/Sophie Schultz, Denison-Schleswig defeated Jake Hogue/Marilyn Cepeda, Shenandoah 6-4, 6-0

2nd Round Consolation:

  • Sarah Behrens/Macy Baker, Red Oak lost to Anna Spencer/Annika Krieg, Decorah 1-6, 1-6
  • Sydney Gunderson/Jacque Ingram, Denison-Schleswig defeated Olivia Ipsen/Sophie Schultz, Denison-Schleswig 6-2, 6-2
  • Caitlin McIlravy/Sydney Dunphy, Creston/O-M defeated Megan Pressgrove/Kate Wyre, Newton 6-3, 6-3

Thursday Boys State Soccer Results

Sports

June 3rd, 2016 by Jim Field

Class 1-A Quarterfinals

  • GCGR 1, Underwood 0
  • Kuemper Catholic 1, Columbus/WMU 0 (OT)
  • Beckman Catholic 3, West Liberty 0
  • Iowa City Regina 4, Pella Christian 1

Class 2-A Quarterfinals

  • Dubuque Wahert 1, Bishop Heelan 0 (2OT/PK 4-3)
  • Storm Lake 2, ADM 1
  • Norwalk 6, Mount Vernon 0
  • Hudson 3, Cedar Rapids Xavier 2

Class 3-A Quarterfinals

  • Iowa City High 3, DSM Roosevelt 0
  • Ames 4, Linn-Mar 2
  • WDM Valley 6, Ankeny 1
  • Cedar Rapids Washington 1, Iowa City West 0

The end is near…Highway 20 to be 4-lane road statewide by end of 2018

News

June 3rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

After decades of planning and construction, the final pieces are being assembled to make Highway 20 a four-lane thoroughfare all the way across Iowa, from Sioux City to Dubuque. The U-S 20 Corridor Association is celebrating by unveiling a list of honorees and “heroes” of the project. Association president Shirley Phillips says the 85 people played a role in the development and construction of the key highway.

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Hwy 20

“This wasn’t a one-person mission, it took a whole village to get this project done,” Phillips says. “We want to make sure that everybody was at least acknowledged.” Phillips says it’s been a very long journey, but the border-to-border four-lane highway is nearly finished. “We can’t wait until the end,” she says. “It’s supposed to be completed by the end of 2018 and they are moving on almost every mile of the gap right now with some type of construction, either surveying, moving utilities or dirt work.”

The first miles of four-lane U-S 20 in Iowa were built in Woodbury County and opened in 1958. Since then, individuals, organizations, businesses, and legislators have advocated for completion of a statewide four-lane. www.4lane20.com

(Radio Iowa)