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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 10-6-2022

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October 6th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Shane Anderson, who tours in a converted school bus with his wife, Emily, performing Indi/Folk music as Arbour Season.  They will perform Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield.

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Heartbeat Today 10-5-2022

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October 5th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Southwest Iowa Regional STEM Manager Joni Ehm about the Iowa STEM Best program to help schools and businesses fund their cooperative efforts with students.  CLICK HERE to learn more about STEM!  Also, the deadline to nominate local teachers for the STEM Teacher Award is coming on October 11, 2022.  CLICK HERE to nominate a deserving teacher!

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Heartbeat Today 10-4-2022

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October 4th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Dr. Elaine Berry of Cass Health about flu shots.

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Heartbeat Today 9-30-2022

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September 30th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Shari Peterson, an Iowa native who wrote a book about her experience on United Flight 811 in February of 1989.  A cargo door of the plane blew off leaving a large hole in the side of the plane while over the Pacific Ocean and, miraculously, the pilot was able to get the plane back to Hawaii.  Nine people died in that disaster.  Shari will present a program October 6th and 7th at the Corning Opera House and have copies of her book, “The View from 13F” available.

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Heartbeat Today 9-29-2022

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September 29th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Extension Youth Coordinator Katie Bateman about events to celebrate National 4-H Week October 2-8, 2022.  To donate to the local 4-H for giving day, click here this link https://www.iowa4hgivingday.org/organizations/cass-county-4-h-f319ebef-8748-431a-b9c5-133416766a9d or scan this code: 

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Heartbeat Today 9-28-2022

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September 28th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Firefighter Jake Vetter about the Fire Prevention Week breakfast on Sunday, October 2 from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm at the fire station and the annual parade on Saturday, October 8 at 6:00 pm with line-up at 3rd & Olive starting at 4:00 pm.

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Heartbeat Today 9-27-2022

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September 27th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh about the Healthiest Cities Walking Challenge and the Tour de Parks event.  To register for the Healthiest Cities Walk by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2022:  http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/

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Heartbeat Today 9-26-2022

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September 26th, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Freese-Notis Meteorologist Dan Hicks about the harvest weather outlook, if the hurricane season will affect our weather and what the long term forecast for winter looks like.

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Heartbeat Today 9-23-2022

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September 23rd, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Diane Stamp about a 6-on-6 girls basketball reunion in Avoca the weekend of October 1st for the former players and coaches in the old school districts that included Avoca, Hancock, Shelby, Tennant and Walnut.

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Heartbeat Today 9-22-2022

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September 22nd, 2022 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Parks & Recreation Board Chair Jolene Smith and Atlantic Mayor Grace Carrett about the splash pad project and public meeting coming up on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 5:00 at City Hall.

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