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January 2014

Birthday Club

January 2nd, 2014 by admin

January 1st:

  • Shirley Jensen of Atlantic (Winner)

January 2nd:

  • Makenna Harry of Lewis (Winner)
  • John Oehlertz of Avoca

January 3rd:

  • Barbara Lamp of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Roger Blake of Walnut

January 4th:

  • Levi Butler of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Vicky Travis of Lewis

January 5th:

  • Lisa Munsey of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Joan Mewhirter of Atlantic

January 6th:

  • Mary Nelsen of Anita (Winner)
  • Mary Ellen Knop of Atlantic
  • Cheryl Wahlert of Exira
  • Bob Camblin of Atlantic

January 7th:

  • Jenny Dolch of Wiota (Winner)
  • Jim Riggs of Lewis

January 8th:

  • Dan Wright of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Alan Zellmer of Atlantic
  • Cheryl Workman of Atlantic
  • Bill Casey of Ida Grove, formerly Griswold
  • Alisa Partridge of Elk Horn
  • Brad Madsen of Kimballton
  • Deane Erickson of Exira
  • Peggy Toft of Exira

January 9th:

  • no birthdays

January 10th:

  • Jeanine Christensen of Wiota (Winner)
  • Sonya Clausen of Atlantic
  • Terri Cook-Thielen of Atlantic
  • Meru Templeman
  • Phoebe Mejias of Atlantic

January 11th:

  • no birthdays

January 12th:

  • Janice Blake of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Richard Parks of Glenwood

January 13th:

  • Alma Tallman of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Eunice Kemp of Atlantic
  • Irene Baylor of Exira

January 14th:

  • Becky Bonney of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Brad Riepe of Griswold
  • Dale Gross of Atlantic

January 15th:

  • Kathy Hayes of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jeremy Butler of Atlantic
  • Betty DeBord of Atlantic
  • Tom Muhr of Exira
  • Bill Stockwell of Elk Horn

January 16th:

  • Paul Harry of Lewis (Winner)
  • Tinnay Milarch of Atlantic
  • Shirley Shannon

January 17th:

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

January 18th:

  • Peggy Mendenhall of Audubon (Winner)
  • Carol Finken of Atlantic
  • Shianne Adams of Atlantic
  • Courtney Blake of Walnut

January 19th:

  • Barbara Hughes of Lewis (Winner)

January 20th:

  • Shirley Jacobsen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Kathy Nelson of Atlantic
  • David Bock of Atlantic

January 21st:

  • Lenora Maas of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jan Lauritsen of Audubon

January 22nd:

  • Lana Darling of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Ben Ketchum of Casey

January 23rd:

  • James Kemp of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Nick Bennett of Atlantic

January 24th:

  • Mary Ludeman of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Colleen Wheatley of Atlantic
  • Lorinda Patchin of Adair
  • Brian Mewhirter of Atlantic
  • Becky Riesgaard of Brayton

January 25th:

  • Zeliana Rassmusen of Harlan (Winner)
  • Jodie Knudsen of Atlantic
  • Gavin Anthofer of Exira
  • Mary Ann Wulf of Exira

January 26th:

  • Benton Gearheart of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Nicole Steffens of Atlantic
  • Danielle Harry of Lewis

January 27th:

  • MaKenzie Jensen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Janet Snyder of Elk Horn
  • Darrell Waggoner of Atlantic

January 28th:

  • Mikal Buskirk of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Steve Darling of Atlantic
  • Liz Toft of Exira

January 29th:

  • Donnie Drennan of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Pat Swanson of Atlantic
  • Sameuel Winther of Anita

January 30th:

  • Sue Riggs of Lewis (Winner)
  • Chad Fischer of Atlantic
  • Vera Nielsen of Exira

January 31st:

  • Pagie Perez of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Janice Mathisen of Atlantic
  • Dawn Brown of Atlantic
  • Isla Stuetelberg of Atlantic
  • David Wallace of Griswold
  • Lydia Madsen of Harlan

 

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8AM Sportscast 01-02-2014

Podcasts, Sports

January 2nd, 2014 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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8AM Newscast 01-02-2014

News, Podcasts

January 2nd, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Heartbeat Today 01-02-2014

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

January 2nd, 2014 by admin

Jim Field speaks about New Year’s resolutions and some apps that can help you accomplish your goals.

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7AM Newscast 01-02-2014

News, Podcasts

January 2nd, 2014 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Wind Chill Advisory Cancelled for far west/sw Iowa counties

Weather

January 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

COUNTIES: MONONA-HARRISON-SHELBY-POTTAWATTAMIE-MONTGOMERY-PAGE-
713 AM CST THU JAN 2 2014

    …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS CANCELLED THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY.  THE COMBINATION OF TEMPERATURES NEAR ZERO AND NORTH WINDS AROUND 5
MPH WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE WIND CHILL VALUES OF 5 TO 15 BELOW ZERO FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS…BUT VALUES OF 20 BELOW ZERO  ARE NO LONGER EXPECTED. THUS THE ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON, FOR SAC-CRAWFORD-CARROLL–AUDUBON-GUTHRIE-DALLAS-CASS-ADAIR-MADISON-ADAMS-UNION-TAYLOR AND RINGGOLD COUNTIES.

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Multistate Beef Conference January 14th in Creston

Ag/Outdoor

January 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Officials with ISU Extension say the Tri-State Beef Conference will be Tuesday, January 14th, at Southwestern Community College in Creston. Chris Clark, ISU Beef Specialist, says the conference agenda has information for cow-calf, stocker and feedlot operations. The topics and speakers will provide timely information on relevant topics and all were chosen based on producer input.

This year, Extension specialists from all three states – Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska – will present information in person at the Iowa location. The program starts with 5:30 p.m. registration and the first session beginning at 6 pm. Dinner and two more presentations follow. The cost is $20 per person and includes the meal and a copy of the conference proceedings.

Pre-registration is required by Friday, January 10, by calling the Page County Extension Office at 877-596-7243.

 

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Remaining hunting seasons starting to close Jan. 10th in Iowa

Ag/Outdoor, News, Sports

January 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources says  the state’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10th. The January antlerless deer season is Jan. 11th through the 19th, in select counties. Furbearer seasons, squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31st. Rabbit season is open until Feb. 28th. Crow season is Jan. 14th to March 31st. Beaver trapping season closes on April 15th.

For waterfowl, the north zone Canada goose season closes Jan. 3rd, and the light goose season closes on Jan. 12th. The south zone for Canada goose season closes Jan. 10th and the light goose season closes Jan. 17th. The Missouri River zone Canada goose season and light goose season both close on Jan. 17th.

The light goose conservation order season is open Jan. 18th to April 15th statewide; additional regulations apply. Don’t forget, all 2013 Iowa hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10th, 2014. All hunters and anglers will need a 2014 license to hunt or fish beginning Jan. 11th.

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Adventure Ready Giveaway Launched New Hunting and Fishing Licenses in 2013

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has capped its successful year-long campaign to introduce several new hunting and fishing licenses. DNR officials say Iowans purchased more than 68,000 of the new licenses during the last 12 months. As part of the promotion, the DNR hosted a weekly drawing of $50 gift cards donated by Iowa retailers; any Iowan purchasing a qualifying license was eligible for one of 37 gift cards from April through the end of December.

Among the retailers donating gift cards was: Bass Pro Shops of Altoona and Council Bluffs, and Cappel’s Ace Hardware, in Atlantic Each of the other retailers donated between one and three gift cards. DNR Director Chuck Gipp said “We greatly appreciate the partnership of license retailers from all across Iowa that participated and helped make the new license offerings successful.”

The number of new hunting and fishing licenses sold between January 1 and December 31, 2013 included:

· 16,439 Angler’s Specials (three-year fishing licenses);

· 6,356 Hunter’s Special (three-year hunting licenses);

· 6,388 Bonus Line Licenses (license to fish with one additional line; the regular fishing license allows two); and

· 38,975 Outdoor Combo Licenses (hunting, fishing and habitat stamp combination license).

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources introduced the new licenses after surveying hunters and anglers to find what license offerings most interested them. The new licenses provide convenience by bundling several privileges into one purchase, or by offering the opportunity to purchase for three years instead of just one.

And, here’s a reminder to hunters and anglers: All 2013 Iowa hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10th, 2014. All hunters and anglers will need a 2014 license to hunt or fish beginning Jan. 11th.

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Economic survey suggests optimism for Midwest

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A monthly economic report suggests supply managers surveyed in nine Midwestern and Plains states are optimistic about the regional economy over the next six months. The confidence index for the Mid-America Business Conditions Index jumped to 66.5 last month from 57.2 in November. However, the overall index rose just 2 points, to 53.2 from 51.2 in November.

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says businesses tied to agriculture continue to report softer economic conditions. The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth, while a score below that suggests decline.

The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

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