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Hawkeye Ten Showdown between Atlantic and Harlan boys tonight on KJANTV

CAM Cougar Channel, Sports

January 5th, 2016 by admin

The Atlantic Boys Basketball team is gearing up for a big Hawkeye Ten Conference showdown at home tonight with Harlan.  The Trojans are 8-0 after a win this past Saturday at home against St. Albert.  Harlan comes in to the game sporting a 5-1 record and both teams are 3-0 in conference play.  The matchup also features two teams ranked in the top 10 of the most recent Associated Press poll with Harlan ranked #3 and Atlantic at #6.

The Trojans are lead by Senior Ryan Hawkins who is averaging 22 points per game on 51% shooting and Junior Garrett Franken who is averaging 18 points per contest on 42% shooting.  Hawkins also leads the Trojans with 118 rebounds.  The Cyclones counter with Seniors Kyle Juhl who is averaging 15ppg on 45% shooting and Will Lansman who is averaging 13ppg on 60% shooting.

If you can’t make it out to support the Trojans at Atlantic High School tonight then you can watch the live video feed on our KJANTV page at kjan.com.  The stream will become live about 7:20pm with tipoff scheduled for 7:30pm.

Powerball jackpot soars to $450 million

News

January 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing has soared to $450 million thanks to strong sales. Multi-State Lottery Association officials on Tuesday increased the expected prize from $400 million because of fast sales for the largest lottery jackpot in nearly a year.

No one has won Powerball’s biggest prize since Nov. 4. The jackpot now is the sixth-largest ever in North America, and if there is no winner after Wednesday night’s drawing, the prize will keep climbing. The biggest jackpot was a $656 million Mega Millions prize won in 2012. The last time Powerball had grown this large was in February 2015, when three winners split a $564.1 million prize.

Powerball is played in 44 states as well as the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Backyard & Beyond 1-5-2016

Backyard and Beyond, Podcasts

January 5th, 2016 by Jim Field

LaVon Eblen visits with Cass County Extension Director Kate Olsen about food programs.

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Legislative leaders discuss water quality funding sources

News

January 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Water quality funding is among the topics legislative leaders are talking about in the week before the Iowa Legislature convenes. Gov. Terry Branstad is considering a proposal to fund water quality efforts by diverting a portion of a sales tax designed to help schools pay for repairs and updated technology. Some lawmakers oppose the idea that would pit the needs of schools against the need for clean water.

More attention has been focused on water quality as Des Moines Water Works had to spend $1.5 million last year to operate a system that removed record levels of nitrate from the drinking water to remain in compliance with federal regulations. The utility filed a federal lawsuit last year seeking monetary damages and clean water permits for agriculture drainage districts.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5th

Trading Post

January 5th, 2016 by Jim Field

FOR SALE:  a dark tan recliner, purchased less than one month ago at Brymon’s for $450, asking $350.  Also 2 light tan cloth rocking chairs, best offer.  Also have a coffee table and microwave for sale.  Call 712-243-6772.  SOLD!!

FOR SALE: Digital point micrometer for precise measurments. Like new, in excellent shape, $100.  Call 712-249-4005.

FOR SALE: 1) Sectional Couch that has recliner on one end, hide-a-bed in the middle, and a chaise lounge on the other side. Light tan in color, used very little, soft material, $400. 2) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4-wheel drive.  Everything works fine, runs well, few dents, Green. $1,650.  3) Flat front tube TV, 42″ to 50″, silver, comes with glass stand/shelving that fits it.  $70.  Call 712-304-4262 in Audubon.

(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 1/5/2016

News, Podcasts

January 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Hamburger Soup (1-5-2016)

Mom's Tips

January 5th, 2016 by Jim Field

  • 1 lb. hamburger
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup uncooked narrow noodles
  • 5 to 6 cups water
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 cup finely diced carrots
  • 1 cup finely diced potatoes
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Brown hamburger with onion; drain off fat.  Add noodles, water. bouillon cubes, carrots, potatoes and mushroom soup.  Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.  Add salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce and simmer 5 to 10 minutes more.  Makes 6 to 8 servings.

(Diane Dea)

Area basketball scores from Mon., 1/4/16

Sports

January 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference
Lewis Central 61, Creston 45

Western Iowa Conference
IKM-Manning 54, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 46

Rolling Valley Conference
Madrid 64, Glidden-Ralston 52

Pride of Iowa Conference
Lenox 69, Diagnol 59

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hawkeye Ten Conference
Interstate 35,Truro 44, Creston 36

Western Iowa Conference
IKM-Manning 43, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 38

Rolling Valley Conference
Glidden-Ralston 41, Madrid 29

Corner Conference
Nishnabotna 43, Rock Port, Mo. 26
South Page 37, West Nodaway 27

Pride of Iowa Conference
Diagonal 47, Lenox 32
Mount Ayr 55, Clarke, Osceola 38

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 1/5/2016

Podcasts, Sports

January 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

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

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Skyscan forecast & weather data for Atlantic: 1/5/2016

Weather

January 5th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly sunny. High near 35. S @ 10-20 w/gusts to 25.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy w/a slight chance of freezing drizzle mixing w/snow after midnight. Low around 27. S @ 15-25.
Wednesday: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 9am, then patchy snow and freezing drizzle through Noon. Rain/snow mix possible after Noon. High 34. S @ 10-20. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of freezing drizzle. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain. High near 37. S/SE @ 5-10.
Thursday Night: Rain likely before midnight, then rain and snow likely. Low around 33.
Friday: A 50% chance of rain and snow. High near 36.

Monday’s High in Atlantic was 23. Our 24-hour ending at 7-a.m. today, was 7. Last year on this date we reached 18 for a High and -2 was the low. The All-time Record High in Atlantic on this date was 62 in 2012, while the Record Low was -26 in 2010.