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HSBB: Atlantic vs. Tri-Center Girls 01-09-2012

Podcasts, Sports

January 10th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call of the game played Monday, January 9th.

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IA plays Michigan State this evening: McCaffery staying positive

Sports

January 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery says he has stayed positive in the wake of Saturday’s thumping at the hands of sixth ranked Ohio State. The Buckeyes blew the game open in the second half in a 76-47 win in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes hit the road for tonight’s (Tuesday) game at nationally ranked Michigan State. The Hawks have handled the road well in Big Ten play with victories at Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Spartans are 3-0 in the Big Ten after a victory over Wisconsin last Tuesday and they have won 16 straight games at home against the Hawks. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says he is not concerned about his team overlooking Iowa.
Izzo says the Hawks have made big strides this season. Iowa is 2-2 in the Big Ten and 10-7 overall. Pre-game coverage begins at 5-p.m. on KJAN, tip-time is at 6-p.m.

HSBB: Atlantic vs. Tri-Center Boys 01-09-2012

Podcasts, Sports

January 10th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field and Chris Parks have the call of the game played Monday, January 9th.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 10th

Trading Post

January 10th, 2012 by Jim Field

WANTED: 6′ x 6′ chain link kennel panels.  Call Lensch’s at 712-774-2569.

FOR SALE: I have a ProForm XP Treadmill 2 years its in Great Shape  $400.00 or o.b.o.  Also have a BakFlip Tonneau Cover its a hard cover for back of a truck. Came off a 2008 Chevy Crew cab.  $275.00 or o.b.o.  Call 712-243-1838 or 712-249-1939.

WANTED: Willing to cut down trees if you cannot afford a tree service.  The work would be done to help people out, as he would not use the wood for personal use.  He would not be able to do anything more than 2 feet across…also could only cut down trees in more open areas.  778-4672.

WANTED: Old pile of lumber.  778-4672.

Atlantic School Board to meet this evening (Tuesday)

News

January 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet tonight in a regular session at the high school. During their 7:30-p.m. session in the Media Center, the Board will hear from the following: Joanne Sandage, on Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program; Russell Peck, with a Maintenance and Operations Update; Jerry Purdy from Design Alliance, on the Middle School Renovation Project; and, Roger Warne, with an update on the district’s Technology Plan. In other business, the Atlantic School Board will act on approving: certain Contracts/Letters of Assignment and/or resignations; the second reading of a policies pertaining to the use of video cameras on school premises, a school transportation regulation, and Wellness; a fiber optic line installation proposal, and, a Guidance Counselor Evaluation form.

Discussion items on the agenda for this evening include those pertaining to a site for the Hospital School relocation, the Fiscal Year 2013 budget, and a Cass County Assessor’s Board representative.

(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast, Tue. Jan. 10, 2012

Podcasts, Weather

January 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the Freese-Notis forecast for Atlantic, and the KJAN listening area….

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BOB SWANSON, 78, of Atlantic (Svcs 1-14-12)

Obituaries

January 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

BOB SWANSON, 78, of Atlantic, died Sun., Jan. 8th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic. Memorial services for BOB SWANSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Jan. 14th, at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family at the United Church of Christ will be held from 5-7pm Friday, Jan. 13th.

Memorials may be directed to the United Church of Christ in Atlantic, the Atlantic Fire Dept., or the charity of your choice, in Bob Swanson’s name.

Burial in the family plot will take place at a later date.

BOB SWANSON is survived by:

His wife – Pat Swanson, of Atlantic.

His sons – Dale (Cynthia) Swanson, of Adel, and Mark Swanson, of West Des Moines.

2 grandchildren.

GLADYS E. HANSEN, 89, of Exira (Svcs 01-12-12)

Obituaries

January 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

GLADYS E. HANSEN, 89, of Exira, died Sun., Jan. 8th, at the Exira Care Center. Funeral services for GLADYS HANSEN will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Jan. 12th, at the Brayton Lutheran Church in Brayton. Kessler Funeral Home in Exira has the arrangements.

A family visitation will take place from 9:30-a.m. Thursday until the time of service, at the church.

Burial will be in the Exira Cemetery.

GLADYS HANSEN is survived by:

Her husband – Howard F. Hansen, of Exira.

Her sons – Gary (Maxine) Hansen, of Exira, & Thomas (Marlys) Hansen, of Nowalk.

5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, her brother-in-law, a Special Cousin, other relatives, and friends.

DIANE ZAPF, 75, of Panora (Svcs 1-13-12)

Obituaries

January 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DIANE ZAPF, 75, of Panora, died Mon., Jan.9th, at her home. Funeral services for DIANE ZAPF will held 10-a.m. Fri., Jan. 13th, at the St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Panora. Twigg Funeral Home in Panora has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 4-7pm Thu., Jan. 12th, with the family present from 5-7pm, and Vigil service at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Resurrection Cemetery, in rural Guthrie Center.

USDA says it will close 259 offices to save $150M

Ag/Outdoor, News

January 10th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will close 259 domestic offices, labs and other facilities as part of an effort to save $150 million per year in its $145 billion budget. The plan announced Monday will affect the agency’s Washington headquarters and operations in 46 states. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says in a statement that his agency must “be better stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars.” He says many of the offices being closed have few employees and are near other offices. It was not clear from the USDA announcement whether employees would be laid off or moved to other offices. The USDA has a broad array of programs, ranging from emergency aid for farms to grants for rural development and the program commonly known as food stamps.