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January 2012

Birthday Club

December 30th, 2011 by admin

January 1st:

  • Shirley Jensen of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Fred Berge of Atlantic
  • Diane Lind of Atlantic

January 2nd:

  • Carter Denney of Anita (Winner)
  • John Oehlertz of Avoca

January 3rd:

  • Roger Blake of Walnut (Winner)

January 4th:

  • Levi Butler of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Jordyn Miller of Elk Horn

January 5th:

  • Joan Mewhirter of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Ralph Simmons of Wiota
  • Joyce Bower of Massena

January 6th:

  • Kim Bagshaw of Cumberland (Winner)
  • Mary Ellen Knop of Atlantic
  • Donnis Dressler of Anita
  • Todd Martens of Griswold
  • Tony Martens of Lewis
  • Bob Camblin of Atlantic
  • Mary Nelsen of Atlantic
  • Cheryl Wahlert of Atlantic

January 7th:

  • Jenny Dolch of Wiota (Winner)
  • Jim Riggs of Lewis
  • Laura White of Kimballton

January 8th:

  • Alan Zellmer of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Cheryl Workman of Atlantic
  • Alisa Partridge of Elk Horn
  • Deane Ericksen of Exira
  • Peggy Toft of Exira
  • Brad Madsen of Kimballton

January 9th:

  • Robina Elmquist of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Tanner Peck of Atlantic
  • Lucille Christensen of Atlantic

January 10th:

  • Jeanine Christensen of Wiota (Winner)
  • Terri Cook-Thielen of Atlantic
  • Sonya Clausen of Atlantic
  • Ray Hartsook of Cumberland
  • Lois Schramm of Atlantic

January 11th:

  • Sandy Crocker of Red Oak (Winner)

January 12th:

  • Connie Gebhardt of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Pete Brown of Atlantic
  • Jan Blake of Atlantic
  • Richard Parks of Glenwood

January 13th:

  • Liane Christensen of Kimballton (Winner)
  • Morgan Ferfuson of Brayton
  • Dylan Feguson of Brayton
  • Alma Tallman of Atlantic
  • Eunice Kemp of Atlantic
  • Roger Vincent of Cumberland
  • Evelyn Duskin of Atlantic

January 14th:

  • Dale Gross of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Brad Riepe of Griswold

January 15th:

  • Robert Stuetelberg of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Bill Stockwell of Elk Horn
  • Jeremy Butler of Atlantic
  • Ellen Havens of Villisca

January 16th:

  • Velma Smith of Atlantic/Lewis (Winner)
  • Kaley Miller of Atlantic
  • Larry Ward Jr. of Atlantic
  • Zachary Mathisen of Atlantic
  • Hallie Reilly of Massena
  • Brett Parks of Glenwood
  • Paul Harry of Lewis

January 17th:

  • Adam Beschorner of Wiota (Winner)
  • Jeff Pelzer of Atlantic
  • Lisa Shaver of Florida
  • Doug Parker of Elk Horn
  • Nathan and Jakob Andersen of Guthrie Center
  • Carla Eilts of Atlantic

January 18th:

  • Shianne Adams of Atlantic
  • Blake Pelzer of Atlantic
  • Carol Finken of Atlantic
  • Courtney Blake of Atlantic
  • Terri Thielen of Atlantic
  • Peggy Mendenhall of Audubon

January 19th:

  • Quinton White of Kimballton (Winner)
  • Barbara Hughes fo Lewis
  • Arlene Shaver of Atlantic

January 20th:

  • Lorane Smith of Lewis (Winner)
  • Dave Bock of Atlantic
  • Father Dan Siepker of Atlantic

January 21st:

  • Sherry Waddell of Anita (Winner)
  • Lenora Maas of Atlantic
  • Jan Lauritsen of Audubon

January 22nd:

  • Jason Schulz of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Amy Jo Mewhirter of Atlantic
  • Lana Darling of Atlantic
  • Dillon Linn of Atlantic

January 23rd:

  • Daulton Parrott of Atlantic (Winner)
  • James Kemp of Atlantic

January 24th:

  • Phyllis Stakey of Massena (Winner)
  • Jerry Jensen of Kimballton
  • Brian Mewhirter of Atlantic
  • Colleen Wheatley of Atlantic
  • Sarah Paulsen of Anita

January 25th:

  • Zeliann Rasmussen of Harlan (Winner)
  • Randy Pieken of Atlantic
  • Tabatha Kuchel of Manning
  • Mary Ann Wulf of Exira
  • Gavin Anthofer of Exira
  • Marsha Petty of Atlantic

January 26th:

  • Sue Schwanke of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Dwight Carroll of Harlan
  • Danielle Harry of Lewis
  • Tim Shaver of Florida
  • Benton Gearheart of Atlantic

January 27th:

  • Jan Snyder of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Darrel Waggoner of Atlantic
  • MaKenzie Ann Jensen
  • Amber Stender of Massena

January 28th:

  • Pat Swanson of Atlantic (Winner)
  • Liz Toft of Exira
  • Steve Darling of Atlantic
  • Mikal Buskirk

January 29th:

  • Kaele Lange of Elk Horn (Winner)
  • Kelly Eiben of Anita
  • Donnie Drennan of Atlantic
  • Samuel Winther of Anita

January 30th:

  • Vera Nielsen of Exira (Winner)
  • Charles Parmley of Brayton
  • Chad Fischer of Marne
  • Sue Riggs of Lewis
  • Beckie Clarken of Atlantic

January 31st:

  • Jane Mathisen of Atlantic
  • Paige Mewhirter of Atlantic
  • Lois Olson of Avoca

8AM Sportscast 12-30-2011

Podcasts, Sports

December 30th, 2011 by admin

w/ Jim Field

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8AM Newscast 12-30-2011

News, Podcasts

December 30th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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(Updated schedule info.) Romney to visit Atlantic and Council Bluffs Sunday

News

December 30th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will be in Atlantic and Council Bluffs this Sunday. His stop in Atlantic, during which he will discuss jobs and the economy, is scheduled to occur at 2:15-p.m., Sunday at the Family Table Restaurant (609 W. 7th St.).  Romney’s visit to Council Bluffs, Sunday, will include a rally at Bayliss Park Hall (530 1st Avenue), at 5:05-p.m.

Iowa Junior College Forfeits Remaining 12 Games

Sports

December 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — The Southeastern Community College men’s basketball team is forfeiting the season’s remaining 12 games because 10 players have been dismissed for violating college and athletic department rules.

The Hawk Eye of Burlington reports that two other players have been declared academically ineligible.

That left only two players from the 14-man roster.

The team had gone 13-3 so far this year.

Terry Carroll is the men’s coach and the school’s athletic director, and he says the players violated the school’s athletic code of conduct.

In a statement, Carroll says “these have been good kids who made some incredibly irresponsible and poor choices.”

Because of confidentiality and student privacy laws, the college would not disclose details.

College President Beverly Simone says she supports Carroll’s decisions.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30th

Trading Post

December 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

FREE TO A GOOD HOME: 2 male puppies; lab/blue heeler mix; the perfect place for them would be in the country where they have lots of room to run because they are very energetic. One is black & white the other is a brown & white. Call or Text 712-249-5297.

FOR SALE: Approximately 30 Precious Moments Figurines… $10 each firm. Call or text (712) 249-8757.

FOR SALE: 62 Inch Toshiba DLP TV (Model 62HM95) with matching stand.  Purchased new in 2006, excellent condition.  Asking $375.00 OBO.  Call or text 712-249-7004.

WANTED: Wire roller for barbed wire.  712-254-2690.

FOR SALE: Brinkmann ProSeries 8300 stainless steel gas grill, 3 years old, $45, and Weslo Cardioglide, $40.  712-549-2236..  Exira area.

Heartbeat Today 12-30-2011

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

December 30th, 2011 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Cass County Naturalist Laura Schwendinger about the Soiree with the Swans.

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7AM Newscast 12-30-2011

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December 30th, 2011 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Guthrie County K-9 injured in 2010 to be retired

News

December 30th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

A Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department K-9 who was hurt when he was hit by a car in 2010, will be retired this weekend after six-years of service to the county. K-9 “Raven’s”  last day as a member of the sheriff’s department is January 1st.  Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright announced the news during this week’s meeting of the County Board of Supervisors. Raven was struck by a car in October 2010, and never fully recovered from a compound leg fracture he suffered during the accident. He also suffers from arthritis in his injured leg. Arganbright says even though Raven underwent surgery to repair the damage to his leg, the dog was unable to continue with the force. He’s served the county for six years. 

Raven’s training was paid for entirely through donations, and cost about $10,000. His after-accident surgery exceeded $4,000, and was also fully funded by donations. The Sheriff said Raven will not be replaced any time soon. He hopes someone will step forward and adopt the dog, whom he says served the County well, and needs to be treated right, in his retirement years.

Poppens Leads Cyclones Over New Hampshire

Sports

December 30th, 2011 by Jim Field

AMES, Iowa – Chelsea Poppens recorded her fifth double-double of the season (14 points/16 rebounds) to help Iowa State cruise to a 71-57 win over New Hampshire Thursday night in Hilton Coliseum.

Poppens was one of four Cyclones in double figures, including 14 points from freshman Brynn Williamson, one shy from her career-best. Hallie Christofferson added 15 points and six boards, as the Cyclones improve to 8-2 on the year and advance to the finals of the Cyclone Challenge tomorrow night.

Iowa State wasted little time taking control, mounting an early 23-8 lead with 11:36 left before the break. Christofferson scored seven points in the first nine minutes to put the Cyclones on track.

Iowa State then suffered a drought to help the Wildcats creep back into the game. The Cyclones went nearly 10 minutes without a field goal, as UNH cut the lead to 29-25 with under 3:00 minutes until the break.

Amanda Zimmerman finally ended the Cyclone dry spell with a big 3-point basket. Lauren Mansfield followed with another trey to push the Cyclone lead back to double digits (35-25). Iowa State led at the break, 37-27, as Chelsea Poppens had seven points and 10 boards in the first half to pace the Cyclones.

The Cyclones moved out in front 56-40 with 10:49 left in the game thanks to a 7-0 run. Christofferson buried a three and Poppens muscled a shot in down low to help Iowa State expand its lead.

The lead never dipped below 14 points the rest of the way and the Cyclones were up by as many as 20 points.

Iowa State outrebounded UNH, 43-32 and hit nine 3-pointers in the contest. The Cyclones held the Wildcats to 34.4 percent shooting from the floor, the ninth time this season Iowa State held a team to below 40 percent from the field.

Iowa State will play host to Buffalo tomorrow night in the finals of the Cyclone Challenge at 7:30 p.m. Buffalo defeated NJIT, 66-53 in its first round game.