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Jam Thumbprint Cookies (11-12-2019)

Mom's Tips

November 12th, 2019 by Jim Field

  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/3 cup apricot or red raspberry preserves
  • confectioners’ sugar (optional)

In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy.  Gradually beat in flour.  Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.

Place coconut in a bowl.  In another bowl, whisk egg and water.  Shape the cookie dough into 1″ balls; dip tops in egg mixture, then in coconut, pressing to adhere.  Place balls 2″ apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, coconut side up.

Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle.  Fill with preserves.

Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.  If desired, dust tops with confectioners’ sugar.

Heartbeat Today 11-12-2019

Heartbeat Today, Podcasts

November 12th, 2019 by Jim Field

Jim Field visits with Alan Morrison, who will be performing Saturday night with Rebecca Casad at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield.

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Oklahoma man arrested on drug charges Tue. morning

News

November 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A man from Oklahoma was arrested this (Tuesday) morning, on drug charges. Creston Police say 22-year old Dale Hammer, of Westville, OK., was arrested at around 5:04-a.m., with assistance from the Creston P-D K9 “Jax,” on charges of Possession of Paraphernalia and two counts Possession of a Controlled Substance/1st offense. He was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,300 bond. Also arrested at the same time and place, was 24-year old Dalton Wallis, of Stilwell, OK. Wallis was charged with Public Intoxication and was being held on a $300 bond, as well as on a hold for a warrant from Adair County, OK, for Failure to Appear.

Creston Police said also, a man residing in the 200 block of S. Pine Street, reported Monday night his wallet had been stolen from his vehicle parked outside his home. The wallet contained miscellaneous ID cards, permits, credit cards and cash. The loss was estimated at $225.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/12/19

Podcasts, Sports

November 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Monument marking Fort Madison battlefield installed

News

November 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

FORT MADISON, Iowa (AP) — A monument marking a battlefield where 23 soldiers died has been installed in Fort Madison. The granite monument put in place last week includes a history of the military post on one side and the soldiers’ names on another side. Andy Andrews of the North Lee County Historical Society and Friends of the Old Fort says the $14,000 cost was underwritten by donations through Friends of Old Fort Madison. A flagpole will be installed nearby.

The Fort Madison Daily Democrat reports that Fort Madison originally was known as Fort Bellevue, was built by the U.S. Army in 1808 and abandoned in 1813. It was the location of the only War of 1812 battle west of the Mississippi.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 11/12/19

News, Podcasts

November 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:05-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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Police ID man who fell at Iowa State stadium onto fans below

News, Sports

November 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man who was injured in a fall from the upper level of Iowa State’s Jack Trice Stadium onto fans below. A university police report says 31-year-old Eric Ely hit three women on the lower level during the Oct. 26 game against Oklahoma State. None of them suffered serious injuries, and Ely reported that he briefly lost consciousness and suffered a concussion. He was taken to an Ames hospital before being flown to a Des Moines hospital.

The report says Ely “jumped up during a big play and just went over the rail in one movement; like the momentum carried him over.” Witnesses told investigators that Ely didn’t appear to be intoxicated. Ely has declined to comment publicly. Police say no charges have been filed.

Cass County Supervisors to canvass the results of Nov. 5th election

News

November 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will meet 9-a.m. today (Tuesday), in their Boardroom at the Courthouse. On their agenda, is the appointment of a member to the Cass County Local Foods Policy Council (If an appointee is available), and regular reports (as available) from the Cass County Attorney and Engineer. The Board will also canvass the results of the Nov. 5th City/School Elections.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13th, the Board will meet at 8-a.m. to perform a post-election audit of ballots tallied at the Cumberland/Union Township precinct, and votes cast for Mayor/City of Cumberland on Nov. 5th. Cass County Auditor Dale Sunderman says this is not a recount, but a hand-count audit of ballots tallied by optical scan equipment, to verify that the election vote tabulation equipment functioned as designed and programmed. It will include a hand-count of the votes cast for a designated position on the first ballot style of the selected precinct.

Nov. 21st “Healthy U” at CCHS: Women’s Pelvic Health

News

November 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

The November session of “Healthy U” will be held on Thursday, November 21st, at Cass County Health System. The program, “Women’s Pelvic Health,” will be presented by Alyssa Rogers, (Master of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy- Registered/licensed).

Alyssa Rogers, MOT; OTR/L

She will be discussing several areas of pelvic health including anatomy, bladder health, helpful hints to improve incontinence, and how pelvic floor therapy works. Alyssa has worked at CCHS in occupational therapy for three years, and she has recently become a pelvic floor therapist.

Healthy U will be offered at noon on Thursday, November 21st. Healthy U is a free educational series at Cass County Health System held monthly in Conference Room 2. The public is invited and welcome to attend, but reservations are required as a meal is provided for all attendees. Call 712243-7479 to reserve your seat.

Skyscan Forecast – Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2019

Weather

November 12th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly sunny. High 27. SW wind @ 10-15.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 20. SW @ 10-15.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy w/scattered light afternoon rain. High 38. SW_NW @ 10-20.

Thursday: P/Cldy. High 37.

Friday: P/Cldy. High of 48

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 21. Our Low this morning (as of 5-a.m.) was -3. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 26 and the Low was 7. The record High for this date in Atlantic, was 73 in 2005. The Record Low was -4 in 1968.