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(Podcast) KJAN 8:05-a.m. News, 5/27/21

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May 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

With Ric Hanson.

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2 arrests & 1 accident reported in Cass County

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May 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests and one minor injury accident. Authorities say last Sunday (May 23), 29-year-old Samuel Daniel Martinez-Alvarado, of Atlantic,was arrested on a Cass County warrant for failure to appear.  Martinez-Alvarado was transported to the Cass County Jail, and later posted bond. On May 22nd, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-year-old Alexandria Aquailia Knapp, of Exira, on a charge of OWI 1st offense.  Knapp was transported to Cass County Jail and later released on her own recognizance.

On Monday, May 24th, at around 3:50-p.m., Cass County Deputies responded to an accident in the 59000 block of Highway 83, near Marne. Authorities says Donald Albert Ward, of Lewis, was traveling westbound, driving a 2007 Ford F150, when he looked down to reach for a cell phone.  When Ward failed to negotiate a curve, his pickup entered the north ditch and rolled over before coming to rest. Ward suffered minor injuries. He refused medical attention.

Cheddar-Ham Oven Omelet (5-27-2021)

Mom's Tips

May 27th, 2021 by Jim Field

  • 16 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 6 green onions, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  in a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk.  Stir in cheese, ham and onions.  Pour into a greased 13″ x 9″ baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes.

YIELD:  12 servings

Heartbeat Today 05-27-2021

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

May 27th, 2021 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Lisa Steen Riggs about all things Tivolifest 2021 this weekend!

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(Podcast) KJAN morning Sports, 5/27/21

Podcasts, Sports

May 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

With Chris Parks.

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Iowa COVID-19 update, 5/27/21: 5 additional deaths; 128 new cases

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May 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Updated) The Iowa Department of Public Health, today (Thursday), said there were 128 new COVID-19 positive tests reported since 10-a.m. Wednesday, and five additional deaths. The latest numbers include one additional death in each of Guthrie and Pottawattamie Counties, where the pandemic total is 32 and 171, respectively. The health department reported 401,432 total positive tests, and 6,044 total deaths since the start of the pandemic, including 2,364 at Long-Term Care facilities. Iowa’s 14-day positivity rate is 2.7%. The 7-day average is down to 2.4%.

There are 120 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Iowa reports 31 patients in ICU, 23 COVID patients were admitted, and 16 patients are on ventilators. In RMCC Region 4 (hospitals in western & southwest Iowa), there are: seven patients hospitalized with COVID or symptoms of the virus; three people with COVID are in an ICU; There was one person admitted, and no one on a ventilator.

There remain three long-term care facilities that are reporting active COVID-19 outbreaks. The latest is a facility in Cerro Gordo County. The other two facilities (as previously reported) are in Pottawattamie and Wright Counties. Health officials say there are a total of 22 positive cases among patients/staff at the three facilities, and four persons who have recovered from the virus.

In the immediate KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County (since the beginning of the pandemic) and the total number of deaths (Since the beginning of the pandemic) in each county to date:
Cass, 1,473 cases; 54 deaths
Adair, 991; 32
Adams, 352; 4
Audubon, 537; 10
Guthrie, 1,307; 32
Harrison County, 1,931; 73
Madison County, 1,781; 19
Mills County, 1,796; 23
Montgomery, 1,112; 38
Pottawattamie County, 12,299;171
Shelby County, 1,372; 37
Union County, 1,370; 34

Woman from Martensdale arrested on drug charges in Creston

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May 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Creston Police Department report a woman from central Iowa was arrested Wednesday, on drug charges. Authorities say 34-year-old Jacqueline Elaine Snyder, of Martensdale, was arrested in the 100 block of Manor Drive, on charges that include Failure to Affix Drug Stamp, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd Offence, and Controlled Substance Violation. Snyder was taken to Union County Jail then transferred to Adams County Jail, where she was being held without bond, until seen by judge.

(Podcast) KJAN News, 5/27/21

News, Podcasts

May 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The 7:07-a.m. Newscast from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Boys State Soccer Brackets are set for 2021

Sports

May 27th, 2021 by admin

The Boys State Soccer Tournament field has been set with play taking place June 1st – June 5th at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines. Here are the brackets.

CLASS 3A

#1 Iowa City West (18-1) vs. #8 Sioux City West (15-2)
#4 WDM Valley (16-4) vs. #5 Ankeny Centennial (14-4)
#3 Cedar Rapids Prairie (15-2) vs. #6 Pleasant Valley (17-3)
#2 Johnston (15-3) vs. #7 Cedar Falls (19-3)

CLASS 2A

#1 Cedar Rapids Xavier (12-5) vs. #8 Marion (12-6)
#4 Pella (15-4) vs. #5 ADM (14-4)
#3 Bondurant-Farrar vs. #6 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (16-3)
#2 Dallas Center-Grimes vs. #7 Waverly-Shell Rock (13-6)

CLASS 1A

#1 Burlington Notre Dame (20-1) vs. #8 Columbus Catholic (12-8)
#2 Regina Catholic (11-7) vs. #5 Greene County (14-6)
#3 West Liberty (15-3) vs. #6 St. Albert (14-6)
#2 Western Christian (14-1) vs. #7 North Fayette Valley (14-4)

Boys Substate Final Soccer Scoreboard 05/26/2021

Sports

May 27th, 2021 by admin

Boys soccer teams punched their ticket to the State Tournament Wednesday in Substate Finals. Here’s a look at area results.

CLASS 1A

Substate 7 @ Des Moines Christian
Greene County 2, West Central Valley/Nodaway Valley 1

Substate 8 @ St. Albert
St. Albert 3, Treynor 2

CLASS 2A

Substate 8 @ Adel
ADM 2, Creston 0

CLASS 3A

Substate 1 @ Sioux City
Sioux City West 4, Lewis Central 3