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Storm Damages Popular SW IA State Park

Ag/Outdoor, News

August 19th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

An official with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the Lake of Three Fires State Park, near Bedford, in Taylor County, was damaged Thursday evening from a storm that caused power outages across the region. State Parks Chief Kevin Szcodronski says the storm brought golf ball sized hail that striped trees by the lake nearly bare. Trees and limbs were damaged in the park to the extent that the roads to the picnic areas are impassible.

Szcodronski said the DNR is calling campers who had reservations to tell them the park has some damage and is without electricity. He says the water is still on, and restrooms are functioning. Campers are still welcome to camp if they choose, he says, and the DNR will help them find a site in a nearby state park campground, or give them a full refund.

Szcodronski said he will be bringing in staff from other parks to help with the clean up and inspect the facilities and trails. He says “Everything is covered in leaf litter. This was a big storm that caused a lot of damage and power outages across southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri.” He says they really don’t know when the power will return.

Waubonsie, Viking Lake and Lake Manawa state parks also sustained damage, but not to the extent of Lake of Three Fires. Szcodronski said there were no injuries reported.

Thousands still without power following Thursday’s storms

News

August 19th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Powerful thunderstorms that ripped through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa damaged homes, vehicles and businesses and has left thousands of people without power. Hail from the rain-laden storms shattered windows, roofs and siding at homes around the region. No storm-related deaths have been reported.

Ann Thelen, Director of Communications for MidAmerican Energy, said there were numerous power poles and wires down in Council Bluffs. Thelen said crews were being brought in from all over in Iowa, to help with the repair work. As of 10:30-a.m, more than 46-hundred MidAmerican customers in southwest Iowa were without power, including 1,884 in Council Bluffs, 874 in Mills County, 441 in Bedford, 44 in Glenwood, and nine in Griswold. Thelen said the energy company hopes to have all power restored to customers, by Saturday night.

Omaha’s Eppley Airfield was closed for a time and more than 35 flights were delayed or canceled because of the storms, which rolled through at around 5-p.m. Seven aircraft were damaged, and one Southwest Airlines pilot was struck by hail as he walked off a plane and onto the jet bridge. He was taken in serious condition to a local hospital.

In Council Bluffs, baseball- and softball-size hail knocked out 19 skylights and three classroom windows on the St. Albert Catholic Schools campus. Several cars in the parking lot were hit. School officials say about 25 volunteers worked to clean up the debris, and cover the broken windows and skylights.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th

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Backyard and Beyond 08-19-2011

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

August 19th, 2011 by admin

Lavon speaks with Kayla Scott, Development Associate with Lauritsen Gardens, about an upcoming Antique Show at the gardens.

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Guthrie County rollover reported

News

August 19th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Guthrie County say only minor injuries were reported following a rollover accident earlier this week, northwest of Guthrie Center. On Tuesday, a van driven by Allie Brooks, of Guthrie Center, was traveling east on 215th Street, just west of 190th Road, when the vehicle went out of control on the soft, wet gravel surface.

The van entered the south ditch and rolled over a fence. Brooks, and the children in her van escaped serious injury, because they were all properly secured with seatbelts. Brooks suffered an injury to her arm, and was transported to the Guthrie County Hospital by private vehicle.

The 2003 Dodge Caravan she was driving, was totaled in the crash.

9AM Newscast 08-19-2011

News, Podcasts

August 19th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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8AM Sportscast 08-19-2011

Podcasts, Sports

August 19th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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Woodbine @ CAM Tonight on KJAN & KJAN.com!

Sports

August 19th, 2011 by Jim Field

Listen as our 2011 high school football season gets underway with an eight man game from Anita tonight.  CAM hosts Woodbine tonight in non-district play and the game can be heard live on KJAN AM 1220 and KJAN.com.  Pre-game is at 6:30 pm and the kick-off is at 7:00 pm.  Join Jim Field and Chris Parks for all the action.  To listen online, just click on the “Listen Live” button at the top right of this page.  Once you’re there, just click the play button on the streaming player.  We will archive these games so you can listen back later!

Heartbeat Today 08-19-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

August 19th, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Tim Cappel about the pop tab collection effort by the local fire departments.

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7AM Newscast 08-19-2011

News, Podcasts

August 19th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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