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Heartbeat Today 05-07-2012

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

May 7th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field speaks with Sandy Booker about the CAM Greenhouse project.

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Average Iowa commute tied for 7th-fastest in US

News

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – U.S. Census Bureau data show Iowa’s average commute is nearly 6 minutes shorter than the national average. The Des Moines Register reports that the average Iowa commute is 19.1 minutes. That ties the state with Kansas for the seventh-fastest average commute in the country. The national average is 25 minutes.The Census Bureau’s American Community Survey says North Dakota residents enjoy the nation’s shortest average commute: 16.1 minutes. 

The Iowa Transportation Department says Iowan residents travel an average of 11.5 miles to work. The census data say Madison County residents have the longest average commute: 29 minutes. Many of them work in the Des Moines area. 

In the immediate KJAN listening area, commuting times include: 17.9-minutes in Cass County; 21-minutes in Adair County; 20.2-minutes in Adams and Pottawattamie Counties; 19.3-minutes in Audubon County; 27-minutes in Guthrie County; 20.6-minutes in Montgomery County, and 17.6-minutes in Shelby County. The state’s shortest average commute is the 12.3 minutes in Sioux County.

7AM Newscast 05-07-2012

News, Podcasts

May 7th, 2012 by admin

w/ Ric Hanson

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Atlantic vs. Abraham Lincoln Boys Soccer 05-05-2012

Podcasts, Sports

May 7th, 2012 by admin

Jim Field and Tom Thomsen have the call of the game played Saturday, May 5th at Atlantic High School.  Final score — Abraham Lincoln 3, Atlantic 0.  (NOTE:  we broadcast using 3G technology and unfortunately there was an internet outage in western Iowa Saturday afternoon during our broadcast which affected our connection.  We are sorry, but it was out of our control.)

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MONDAY, MAY 7th

Trading Post

May 7th, 2012 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: Gas Trimmer Good Running Condition- Singer Brand- 28.5CC- 2-cycle- Model GT2815- dual strand string- Operators & Parts manual.
Toilet-, WHITE- Stool,sank&water valve, Nice condition- NO Cracks,stains or chips.
Miscellaneous bicycle parts, brake levers, front&rear derailleur, tubular wheels with Campy Hubs & more.  712-249-6868.

FOR SALE: Trek road bike—carbon frame—Shimano triple chain ring—24 speed.  Like new condition.  Reasonable price.  Call 712 655 2859.

WANTED: Used  ATV (4 wheeler) 125cc or 250cc, good or better condition.  (712) 249-2994.

FREE: Couch, call 641-747-3050.

WANTED: Odd or miscellaneous jobs, outdoor or indoor.  712-789-1928

FOR SALE: A red 2008 model cycle.  It was purchased in 2009 and only had 78 miles on it at the time.  It now only has 578 miles on it.  In good shape, it can go 50 MPH.  In Massena 779-2281.

FOR SALE: Nice 15 inch tires that are currently on older Chevy Chrome rims.  Could be used for a small truck.  They measure 33 x 12.5 x 15 inches.  Paid $900 originally, but will sell for $350 for the tires and rims.  304-2587 in Exira.

FOR SALE: Four, 15 inch rims on a 5 bolt pattern.  Currently on 2 tires in good shape and 2 tires in average shape.  They are American racing brand.  Could be used for a vehicle like a Ford Ranger or Torres or a Dodge Dakota, but not a Chevy.  $30 per rim, he’ll let you keep the tires.  304-2587 in Exira.

FOR SALE: 2 4X8 trailers, $175 each; 2 sage colored recliners, light weight, $75 each. 712-254-6329

FOR SALE: Light Oak Entertainment Center w/ glass doors.  Adjustable shelves for storage,  storage under TV section,  will hold 28″ TV,  in excellent-perfect condition.  $125.  Call 243-2683.

Kuemper Catholic Boys Golf Tourney

Sports

May 7th, 2012 by Jim Field

(5/5/12 Carroll Golf and Country Club)

  1. Kuemper  307
  2. Harlan  316
  3. Carroll  316
  4. Spencer  318
  5. Atlantic  320
  6. Storm Lake  320
  7. Prairie Valley  322
  8. Humboldt  327
  9. Denison  340
  10. Ballard  349
  11. Webster City  352
  12. Lewis Central  353
  13. Shenendoah  356
  14. Red Oak  394

Individual Scores:

 

  1. John Bral (Storm Lake) 68
  2. Tanner Ludwig (Kuemper) 73
  3. Nicholas Anderson (Prairie Valley) 74
  4. Sam Wilkie (Carroll) 74
  5. John Labernik  (Spencer) 75
  6. Ross Martens (Harlan) 75
  7. Tanner Peterson (Denison) 76
  8. Brad Christiansen (Carroll) 77
  9. Josh Sapp (Kuemper) 77
  10. Matt Gute (Kuemper)  78

Residential burglary reported in Red Oak

News

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak are investigating a reported residential burglary. Carla Wickwire, who lives on East Coolbaugh Street, reported to authorities on Saturday, that someone forcefully entered her home while she was out of town, and stole several pieces of electronic equipment and related components. 

The items included a 19” LCD TV, 13 X-BOX Games, an I-POD, and a Laptop computer. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the Red Oak Police Department at 712-623-6500, or the Montgomery County Crime stoppers at 800-432-1001.

Atlantic School Board to hold Certified Budget Hearing Tuesday night

News

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic School’s District’s Board of Education will hold a Certified Budget Amendment Hearing Tuesday evening in the Media Center, at the high school. The hearing, followed by a public comment period, begins at 7:30-p.m., prior to the start of the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting. 

During the regular session, the Board will hear a progress report on the Middle School project, and a report from Travis Squires, with Piper-Jaffray. In other business, they’ll act on approving General Education/Special Education, and Amended contracts, approve Letters of Assignment, Volunteer Coaches, and any resignations. 

Other action items include approval of: A 2-year agreement with Non-Certified Staff; Bread, Milk and Garbage bids; the Certified 2011-2012 Budget Amendment; Anne Wickman playground expansion at the Lincoln School, and the Lindamood-Bell Reading Program contract. 

Up for discussion prior to adjournment, is the topic of additional classroom space at Schuler Elementary.

(Podcast) Skyscan Forecast: May 7th, 2012

Podcasts, Weather

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Here’s the Freese-Notis (podcast) forecast for the KJAN listening area, and the weather stat’s for Atlantic….

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NWS Forecast for Cass & area Counties in Iowa: May 7 2012

Weather

May 7th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

345 AM CDT MON MAY 7 2012

TODAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTHWEST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH.

TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 20 PERCENT.

TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S.

THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE MID 50S.

FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 70S.