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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 6/13/2017

News, Podcasts

June 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

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

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Heartbeat Today 06/13/2017

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

June 13th, 2017 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Donna McClain who is retiring after 45 years at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

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Trump campaign reschedules Iowa visit to June 21

News

June 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) – President Donald Trump’s first visit to Iowa since taking office has been rescheduled for June 21st. His campaign website says his appearance at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids is set to begin at 7 p.m.

Trump had been scheduled to visit Cedar Rapids on June 1. But a May 27 news release said the trip was postponed “due to an unforeseen change” in his schedule.
Trump’s last appearance in Iowa occurred in Des Moines during his “Thank You” tour as president-elect in December. Trump won Iowa’s six electoral votes in November.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 6/13/2017

Podcasts, Sports

June 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast w/Chris Parks.

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Deadline to pre-register to vote in Red Oak School Special Election is 6/16

News

June 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Montgomery County Auditor Stephanie Burke is issuing a reminder today to patrons of the Red Oak Community School District: The deadline to pre-register to vote for the June 27th Special Red Oak School District Election, is this Friday, June 16th at 5-p.m. That applies to registration in-person, or by mail. After this Friday, you may register to vote at the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office and vote absentee ballot. The process is the same as for registering to vote on Election Day, and specific documentation must be provided. Burke says, if possible, please register before Election Day.

The next deadline leading up to the Special Election, is 5-p.m. June 23rd, which is the last day to request an Absentee Ballot by mail. June 27th is Election Day. Patrons of the Red Oak School District may vote Absentee ballot IN-PERSON at the Auditor’s Office, from 8-until 11-a.m. that day.

The polls will be open from Noon until 8-p.m. on Election Day. The polling place is the Montgomery County Gold Fair Building. If you have any questions, call Stephanie Burke at 712-623-5127 or visit www.montgomerycountyiowa.com on the web.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & funeral report, 6/13/2017

News, Podcasts

June 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The area’s top news at 7:06-a.m., w/KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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Boys All-State Soccer selections announced by IHSSCA

Sports

June 13th, 2017 by admin

The Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association released their Boys Soccer All-State choices from the 2017 season on Monday. Area athletes that were honored are listed below.  Check out the full list of honorees here: All-State_Teams_Boys-All_Classes_

Class 1A

Luke Waters, JR, St. Albert (First Team)
Rodrigo Barajas, SR, St. Albert (First Team)
Roger Freese, SR, Underwood (Honorable Mention)
Preslyn Grobe, SR, AHSTW (Honorable Mention)

Class 2A

Cesar Rodriguez, SO, Denison-Schleswig (Honorable Mention)
Keaton Jones, JR, Harlan (Honorable Mention)
Nelson Lopez, SR, Denison-Schleswig (Honorable Mention)

Class 3A

Austin Cline, SR, Lewis Central (Honorable Mention)

2 arrested on drug-related charges in Creston

News

June 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Creston Police Department say two people have been arrested on drug-related charges. 20-year old Brandon Barrett, of Creston, was arrested this (Tuesday) morning near the intersection of Sumner/Townline Road, for Possession of Marijuana with the intent to deliver. His bond was set at $5,000.

And, Monday afternoon, 28-year old Tara Mickael, of Creston, was arrested at a residence on N. Elm Street, on a Union County warrant for Violation of Probation on an original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. She was being held in the Ringgold County Jail while awaiting a bond hearing.

Fatal accident near Council Bluffs

News

June 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A head-on crash at around 6-p.m. Monday southeast of Council Bluffs resulted in one person dead and two others seriously injured. According to media reports in Omaha, the crash happened near the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Woodland Trail.

No other details are currently available.

Adair County Historical Society Tractor Ride is July 8

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 13th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Historical Society Eighth Annual Heritage Tractor Ride is set to take place Saturday, July 8th. Organizers say this year’s ride will be “For the Fun of it” and will start with breakfast at the Heritage Center on the west edge of Greenfield, at 7 a.m. Tractors will depart at 8 a.m., and head across country to Casey, taking in the fun of a good old-fashioned drive on little-traveled country roads.

They will arrive in Casey for a short break before driving through the Casey Fun Days Parade. From there they will travel to Adair for lunch in the Adair City Park. Riders and the public can purchase lunch at the Adair Lion’s Club Snack Shack. Folks are encouraged to join the riders on the noon break to view the tractors and support the Lions.

Riders can register in advance by picking up a form at various locations in the community, or they can register the morning of the ride. Registration fee is $10 and includes breakfast. Contact the Historical Society at 641-743-2232 for more information.