KJAN Podcasts

Heartbeat Today 5-5-2026

KJAN — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:53:33 +0000

Jim Field visits with Atlantic High School seniors Colin Rudy and Margaret McCurdy about their high school adventures and their futures.

Heartbeat Today 5-4-2026

KJAN — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:54:42 +0000

Jim Field visits with Cass County Wellness Coordinator Grace McAfee about the beginning of the "Grow Another Row" season.

Heartbeat Today 5-1-2026

KJAN — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:50:08 +0000

Jim Field visits with Iowa Western Community College Cass County Director Cindy Wetterlind about the Community Appreciation event today from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Heartbeat Today 4-30-2026

KJAN — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:49:55 +0000

Jim Field visits with Jackie Allen and Susie Thorne about their show, "Dueling Divas, Who Sang it Better." They will perform one show only at he Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak Saturday,May 2 at 7:30 pm. Get tickets at www.wilsonartscenter.org.

Heartbeat Today 4-29-2026

KJAN — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:53:14 +0000

Jim Field visits with NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson. Kyle is co-founder and co-owner of High Limit Racing. The Iowa Lottery has teamed up with High Limit Racing to present of pair of events in Iowa this summer, including thee Iowa Lottery Shelby County Showdown on June 11 at the Shelby County Speedway in Harlan.

Heartbeat Today 4-28-2026

KJAN — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:50:27 +0000

Jim Field visits with LaVon Eblen about the ARISE Garage Sale, which will be held at the American Legion Memorial Building at 201 Poplar Street in Atlantic on Friday, May 1 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday, May 2 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. If you have items to donate, drop them off on April 28, 29 & 30 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Proceeds will be used for operating expenses.

Heartbeat Today 4-27-2026

KJAN — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:51:33 +0000

Jim Field visits with Kate Olson about the Cass County Master Gardeners annual plant sale on May 9th at 8:00 am at the Cass County Community Center parking lot and the annual bus trip on May 20th.

Heartbeat Today 4-24-2026

KJAN — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:54:31 +0000

Jim Field visits with Dolly Bergmann of Atlantic Trees Forever about a voucher program providing homeowners with a $30 discount off a tree purchased at the HyVee Garden Center in Atlantic.

Heartbeat Today 4-23-2026

KJAN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:51:16 +0000

Jim Field visits with Christina Bateman about recent developments on the Vision Atlantic project.

Heartbeat Today 4-22-2026

KJAN — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:08:24 +0000

Jim Field visits with Keegan Whitslar about her book, "Eye of the Storm." Inspired by a nightmare, Keegan wrote the story of Katie, who lost her husband as a tornado hit a small town. But there's more to this thriller. Keegan is a 2nd grade teacher at Clarinda Lutheran who just published her first book, which is available in paperback or e-book on Barnes & Noble.

Heartbeat Today 4-21-2026

KJAN — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:42:37 +0000

Jim Field visits with Lisa Bates, Assistant Director, ISU Extension & Outreach Community & Economic Development about the new statewide Crop Cart initiative advancing value-added fruit and vegetable processing. Contact the Cass County ISU Extension office for details.

Heartbeat Today 4-20-2026

KJAN — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:22:59 +0000

Jim Field visits with Nishna Valley Family YMCA Executive Director Dan Haynes about a community forum to discuss the next chapter for the YMCA on Wednesday, April 29 at the Cass County Community Center. Dinner, catered by he Downtowner Cafe & Catering, and social time begins at 5:00 pm with the input session from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. RSVP by April 22 at 12:00 pm to frontdesk@nishnavalleyymca.com or call 712-243-3934.

Heartbeat Today 4-17-2026

KJAN — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:14:16 +0000

Jim Field visits with re Williams about the Friends of the Atlantic Public Library Book Sale April 22, 23 & 24.

Heartbeat Today 4-16-2026

KJAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:48:17 +0000

Jim Field shares information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources about spring burning and waste disposal.

Heartbeat Today 4-15-2026

KJAN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:56:15 +0000

Jim Field visits with Ashley Wenck, Ohwahnasse District Executive of the Mid-America Council of Scouting America about the Atlantic Wheels & Thrills event Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Atlantic Skate Park. Several stations will be used to teach safety to all children who bring their wheels.

Heartbeat Today 4-13-2026

KJAN — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:51:20 +0000

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Public Library Director Michelle Anderson about fun things planned for National Library Week April 19-25, 2026.

Heartbeat Today 4-10-2026

KJAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:49:05 +0000

Jim Field visits with Greg Williams of the Friends of the Atlantic Public Library about the annual shred day event on Saturday, April 11 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Bring your paper item to the library for shredding. Also, the local scouts will be helping that day and ask for food pantry donations.

Heartbeat Today 4-8-2026

KJAN — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:53:01 +0000

Jim Field visits with Erik Andersen, Executive Director of the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. Thomas Dambo, a world-renowned Danish recycle artist, is building a giant troll sculpture from reclaimed wood on the museum grounds.

Heartbeat Today 4-7-2026

KJAN — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:05:33 +0000

Jim Field visits with Grace McAfee, Cass County Community Wellness Coordinator, about the mobile food pantry events on April 8th in Atlantic and Massena and the Healthy Cass County "Make it OK" event on Monday, April 13th at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic.

Heartbeat Today 4-6-2026

KJAN — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:57:31 +0000

Jim Field visits with Vicki & Jim Nordskog about the Atlantic Lions Club Supper & Bake Sale Thursday, April 9th from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Cass County Community Center.