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Heartbeat Today 8-23-2016

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

August 23rd, 2016 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Elizabeth Tobak of “I Care About Kids” about the parenting session coming up on Tuesday, August 30.  Register by calling 712-762-3159 or 712-250-1092.

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Adair County BOS meeting set for Wed. morning

News

August 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Board of Supervisors in Adair County will meet 9-a.m. Wednesday, at the courthouse in Greenfield. On their agenda, is a Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Report from Auditor Mindy Schaefer, and FY 2016 Urban Renewal Report. The Board will also hear from Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater with regard to a longevity increase and Jailer/Dispatcher vacancy.

Adair County Engineer Nick Kauffman will report on the resignation of Weed Commissioner Jesse Decker, and job re-classification for Tyson Sickles from Engineering Tech to Engineering Tech/Safety Coordinator. The Board will then act on approving four Right-of-Way contracts. Kauffman will also present a report on his department’s regular maintenance and activities.

S.W. IA man injured in pickup vs. bicycle accident

News

August 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A man from Sidney was injured during an accident involving his bicycle and a pickup Monday afternoon, in Fremont County. The Iowa State Patrol reports 27-year old Brett Kissel, of Sidney, was transported by LifeNet Helicopter to Creighton University Hospital in Omaha, following a collision that happened at around 4:10-p.m., Monday.

Authorities say a 2004 Chevy pickup driven by 55-year old Arlene Smith, of Hamburg, was traveling east on Fillmore Street, in Sidney, when Kissel, who was riding a mountain bike northbound on Walnut Street, failed to stop at the posted intersection. His bike hit Smith’s pickup on the right front passenger fender and passenger door.

The accident remains under investigation. The Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Sidney Fire and Rescue, and LifeNet Medical Helicopter.

Hancock man arrested Mon. night on assault/obstruction/alcohol charges

News

August 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office reports a Hancock man was arrested Monday evening on Domestic Assault with Injury, Obstruction of Emergency Communications, and Public Intoxication, charges. 36-year old Eric John Rehfeldt was taken into custody at around 8:20-p.m., following an incident involving his girlfriend, that occurred at a residence in the 100 block of N. Scott Street, in Hancock. The victim suffered minor injuries during the altercation.

The Sheriff’s Office reports also, 63-year old Bradley Robert Hunt, of Council Bluffs, was arrested Monday afternoon, following a traffic stop near the intersection of Garner Avenue and Railroad. Hunt was arrested on a valid felony warrant issued by Council Bluffs Police, for Ongoing Criminal Conduct and Theft in the 1st degree.

And, a Nebraska man was arrested Monday morning in Pottawattamie County, on charges of Theft in the 2nd Degree and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana. A Deputy found 28-year old John C. Thirtle the 3rd, of Omaha, passed out in a pickup with a camper, near River Road and 130th Street. A check of the camper indicated it had been stolen from Omaha.

Atlantic Volleyball hoping to build on off-season work

Sports

August 23rd, 2016 by admin

Atlantic Head Volleyball Coach Emma Walker is starting to feel like it’s her program.  The young coach is heading into her second season as Head Coach and thinks some improvement is on the horizon for her team. “I think it’s hard to take over a program, especially when there has been little to no consistency in the last six or seven years. I think in the four years that the Seniors last year competed, they had 3 different coaches. This year I’m really taking ownership of the program and the girls are taking ownership, it’s just a really different atmosphere in the gym.  A lot of hard work and more competitiveness, so I think things are definitely heading in the right direction.”

Coach Walker has also been impressed by the level of commitment her girls have shown to the game.  She said every one of her expected starters were involved in winter club volleyball and they all were in for every summer camp and open gym they held. “I feel really confident in their determination and desire to better themselves.”

Atlantic hopes to improve on a 2 win season last year and Coach Walker believes they have what it takes to take a big step forward.  Atlantic opens the season tonight with a triangular with AC-GC and Earlham at Guthrie Center High School.  Coach Walker has been really impressed with their recent play and workouts and hopes that carries over into the start of the season.  She thinks some early play will also help the team gain valuable experience.

The Trojans continue play this Saturday at the AHSTW tournament.

Listen to more from Coach Walker on our Saturday morning coaches show at 8:30am.

Baked Potato Cupcakes (8-23-2016)

Mom's Tips

August 23rd, 2016 by Jim Field

  • 5 large russet potatoes, skins on, quartered
  • 1 cup diced Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • favorite baked potato toppings, such as bacon bits, sour cream, chopped chives, green onions, etc.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Generously coat 15 wells of two 12-cup muffin pans with nonstick spray.  Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes.  Drain, place potatoes in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher.  Fold in the cheese and butter, then add the eggs, salt and pepper.

Divide the potato mixture among the prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top (the cupcakes will not rise in the oven).  Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden.  Cool the muffins in the pans on a rack for 10 minutes before removing from the pans and serving with your favorite baked potato toppings.

(Midwest Dairy Association)

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 8/23/2016

Podcasts, Sports

August 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Fontanelle man arrested on a Theft charge

News

August 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

The Creston Police Department reports an Adair County man was arrested on a Theft charge Monday afternoon. 27-year old Larry Warrior, of Fontanelle, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on the charge of Theft in the 3rd Degree. Warrior was later released from the Union County Jail on a $2000 bond.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 8/23/2016

News, Podcasts

August 23rd, 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: 8/23/16

Weather

August 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: P/Cldy to Cldy w/a 30% chance of mid-afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High 83. S @ 15-25.
Tonight: Mo. Cldy w/a 70% chance of showers & thunderstorms. Low 68. S@10. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday: Mo. Cldy w/a 40% chance of afternoon showers & tstrms. High 80. NW @ 5-10. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 30% chance of showers & thunderstorms. Low around 61.
Thursday: Partly Cldy to Cldy, with a high near 80.
Friday: P/Cldy. High 82.  

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 81. Our 24-hours Low (ending today at 7-a.m.), was 61. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 70 and the low was 42. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 99 in 1894. The Record Low was 36 in 1891.