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Apple Pie Salad (4-9-2020)

Mom's Tips

April 9th, 2020 by Jim Field

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 10 cups peeled and sliced Fuji apples
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3.4 oz. package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

In large skillet, melt butter; add apples.  Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over apples.  Cook until apples are soft.  Dissolve cornstarch in water; stir into apples.  Cook until thickened.  Pour into 8″ x 8″ pan.  Stir together pudding mix and milk; beat two minutes.  Spread pudding mixture over apples.  Spread whipped topping over pudding mixture; sprinkle walnuts over top.

(Linda Isley, Rhodes)

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Atlantic wins another Tree City USA Award

Ag/Outdoor, News

April 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective categories. All awards are presented on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This is the 30th year for the awards presentations. To qualify for the Tree City USA award, a city must have either a city forester or an active city tree board, have a tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita annually for its community forestry program, and have a tree planting and maintenance plan.

Among those cities receiving a 2020 award Tree City USA award was:

  • Atlantic – The 25th year in a row the City has won the award.
  • Carroll
  • Clarinda
  • Council Bluffs
  • Denison
  • Glenwood
  • Harlan
  • Onawa
  • Red Oak
  • Westphalia
  • and Winterset.

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Heartbeat Today 4-9-2020

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

April 9th, 2020 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Public Health Director Beth Olsen about the latest local information about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Creston man arrested on drug paraphernalia charge

News

April 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Police in Creston report 62-year old Rodney Cottrell, of Creston, was arrested Wednesday afternoon at his residence. Cottrell was taken into custody for Possession of Paraphernalia. He was subsequently  cited, and released on a Summons to Appear in court.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 4/9/20

Podcasts, Sports

April 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 4/9/2020

News, Podcasts

April 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Police: 2 injured in workplace shooting in eastern Iowa

News

April 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Police in Cedar Rapids say two people have been injured in a workplace shooting at an exterior siding manufacturing plant. Police say the shooting happened around 5 a.m. Thursday when a person entered Associated Materials, shot two people and fled the property. Police say the two victims appear to have suffered wounds not believed to be life-threatening. Police say investigators don’t believe the shooting was random and believe they know who the shooter is. Police say the shooter is still on the run and has not yet been found.

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Myrtue Medical Center Update (4/9)

News

April 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Officials with Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan report the Harlan Rural Health Clinic will close daily at 5 p.m. The clinic will not be open evening hours until further notice. Also, the Elk Horn, Earling and Avoca Clinics are now closed and will remain closed until further notice.

The Shelby Clinic will continue to operate according to their normal schedule as follows:
· MONDAY: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
· TUESDAY: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
· WEDNESDAY: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
· THURSDAY: 8:00 am – 11:30 am
· FRIDAY: 8:00 am – 11:30 am

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Iowa Speedway to host IndyCar twinbill

Sports

April 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The Iowa Speedway will be hosting an IndyCar Series doubleheader in July as part of a revamped scheduled. The July 17th and 18th races will be under the lights. Mark Miles is president of Penske Entertainment which operates the series.

The Iowa Speedway is one of two venues to be awarded two racers and Miles calls it an efficient way to rework the schedule.

Miles says all sports are working with their broadcast partners in hopes of putting together a new schedule.

The first IndyCar race is scheduled for June sixth at Texas and Miles says there are no plans to run races without fans.

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Iowa’s Tom Brands named national coach of the year

Sports

April 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands has been named the national coach of the year. Brands was honored by the National Wrestling Coaches Association after leading the Hawkeyes to a 13-0 dual record and the Big Ten Tournament title. They were favored to win the national crown before the NCAA Championships were cancelled.

Brands says this team was successful on the mat and in the classroom.

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