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KJAN Heartbeat Today

Listen each weekday morning at 7:30 am as Jim Field visits about something that may have an impact on your life.  You’ll enjoy interviews about the people, places and events that make the Nishna Valley a special place.  If you missed a show you can listen to it here.  Have suggestions for a show topic?  Let us know!

Heartbeat Today 6-29-2023

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June 29th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Shelly Greving of Emerge Marketing about the local agritourism event “Evolution of the Heartland” in Manning and Audubon on August 3 and 4.  Registration ends July 15 at:  https://www.evolutionoftheheartland.com.

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Heartbeat Today 6-28-2023

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June 28th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Abby Rasmussen, President of the Exira Community Club, about the 158th 4th of July Celebration “Hometown Pride.”

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Heartbeat Today 6-27-2023

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June 27th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Extension Director Kate Olson about the Grow Another Row program.  This year, stands are located at 10 different spots around Cass County:

Atlantic: 

  • Midtown Apartments – 1209 East 8th St.
  • Atlantic Public Library – 507 Poplar St.
  • Mollett Park – 1020 East 3rd St. Pl.

Cumberland:

  • United Methodist Church – 317 Monroe St. (near the alley behind the church)

Marne:

  • Masonic Lodge – Washington St.

Massena:

  • Southwest Iowa Egg – 74851 Richland Rd.

Anita:

  • Anita Food Pantry – 208 Chestnut St.

Griswold:

  • United Methodist Church/Food Pantry – 100 Cass St.

Lewis:

  • Lewis Public Library – 412 West Main St.

Wiota:

  • White Pole Road between Pioneer Ave. and Prospect St.
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Heartbeat Today 6-26-2023

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June 26th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Alan Zellmer about the tractor pull event coming up this weekend in Atlantic.

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Heartbeat Today 6-23-2023

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June 23rd, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Griswold-area farmer Josh Bierbaum who was recently honored with a Young Farmer Leadership Award from the Iowa Farm Bureau.

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Heartbeat Today 6-22-2023

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June 22nd, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Public Library Youth Services Librarian Sue Petersen about the Open Class Art Show.

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Heartbeat Today 6-21-2023

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June 21st, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Master Gardener Sue Liston about the Tour of Local Gardens on Sunday, June 25.

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Heartbeat Today 6-19-2023

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June 19th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Adair Chamber of Commerce Board President Ashley Smith about the Adair Chuckwagon Days Old Town Road Celebration Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24.

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Heartbeat Today 6-16-2023

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June 16th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Lee Williams who will portray President Abraham Lincoln in a show on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield.

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Heartbeat Today 6-15-2023

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June 15th, 2023 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Gail Butler about the Atlantic Elk’s Lodge #445 open house and dinner to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the group on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the lodge location on Walnut Street

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