Atlantic Municipal Utilities Announces Annual Contest

November 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Municipal Utilities (AMU) and the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce announce the Annual Holiday Christmas Lighting Contest “Deck the Homes”. This contest encourages the community to nominate their favorite merry and bright home. To nominate your favorite merry and bright home, call Atlantic Municipal Utilities at 712.243.1395. Winners will receive an Atlantic Municipal Utilities Voucher. Nominations are due Monday, December 10th.

Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, like the Chamber on Facebook or follow on Twitter to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com.

Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIA and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s Facebook page or Instagram (AtlanticIowaFan). Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call 712.243.3017. Christmas in Atlantic is presented by TS Bank.

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(Podcast) KJAN 8-a.m. News, 11/12/18

November 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

More State and area news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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AP College Football Top 25 11/11/2018

November 12th, 2018 by admin

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 10, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

	Record	Pts	Pv
1. Alabama (61)	10-0	1525	1
2. Clemson	10-0	1459	2
3. Notre Dame	10-0	1406	3
4. Michigan	9-1	1327	4
5. Georgia	9-1	1288	5
6. Oklahoma	9-1	1188	6
7. West Virginia	8-1	1111	7
8. Washington St.	9-1	1052	10
9. Ohio St.	9-1	1050	8
10. LSU	8-2	1019	9
11. UCF	9-0	983	11
12. Syracuse	8-2	787	13
13. Texas	7-3	726	15
14. Utah St.	9-1	689	14
15. Florida	7-3	575	19
16. Penn St.	7-3	542	21
17. Washington	7-3	501	20
18. Iowa St.	6-3	497	23
19. Cincinnati	9-1	344	25
20. Kentucky	7-3	337	12
21. Utah	7-3	307	NR
22. Boston College	7-3	254	17
23. Boise St.	8-2	147	NR
24. Northwestern	6-4	136	NR
25. Mississippi St.	6-4	133	18

Others receiving votes: Army 128, UAB 78, Fresno St. 61, Michigan St. 31, NC State 30, Buffalo 29, Pittsburgh 28, Duke 20, Texas A&M 16, Iowa 8, Arizona St. 6, Stanford 3, Auburn 3, Troy 1.

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Keota woman dies in Sunday morning crash

November 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

An eastern Iowa woman died in a collision Sunday morning between her car and a semi. The Iowa State Patrol reports 20-year old Jasmine Alvarez Gonzalez, of Keota, was driving a 2001 Toyota Corolla southbound on Louisa County road X-17, when her car crossed the center line and went off the road into the east ditch. Gonzalez over-corrected, sending her car veering back across the roadway onto the west shoulder.

The vehicle crossed the centerline again, and was struck broadside in the northbound lane by a 2018 Peterbilt truck driven by 47-year old Steven Glen Dill, of Keota. The car came to rest in the east ditch, while the truck came to rest on the east shoulder.

Gonzalez, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene. Dill, who was wearing a seat belt, was injured, but was not transported to a hospital. The crash, which happened at around 8:05-a.m. Sunday, remains under investigation.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 11/12/2018

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November 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

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Fatal accident in Tama County, ISP needs crash info

November 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa State Patrol is requesting the public’s help in connection with a fatal Tama County crash. Authorities say the collision happened at around 10:30-p.m. Friday on Highway 30 at Railroad Avenue, just north of Chelsea. The collision occurred between a black Ford F150 pickup driven by 38-year old Tamie Ann Cockrell, of Van Horne, and a FedEx Semi with dual trailers, driven by 34-year old Adam Russell Nurre, of Dyersville. Cockrell died at the scene.

Officials say the semi was westbound on Highway 30, when for reasons unknown, it crossed the doube-yellow line and struck the eastbound pickup. The Iowa State Patrol requests that anyone who may have been a witness to the collision or had gone through that area of Highway 30 during the time it took officers to respond to the scene, to come forward with any pertinent information.

Please call the District 11 State Patrol office in Cedar Rapids at 319-396-1944 or Public Information Officer, Sgt. Nathan Ludwig at 515-745-2863.

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(Podcast) KJAN Morning News & Funeral report, 11/12/2018

November 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

The area’s latest and/or top news stories at 7:06-a.m. From KJAN News Director Ric Hanson

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12th

November 12th, 2018 by Jim Field

FOR SALE: 2 snow blowers, Your choice $80 each. 712-249-9160.

FOR SALE: NordicTrack Treadmill. Has all the bells and whistles. Very good condition. Asking $385.00. ALSO For Sale: 12 piece place setting of China. Dinner, dessert, lunch plates, soup or salad bowls, sauce dishes, cups and saucers, gravy boat, platter, serving bowl. Cream and Sugar. No chips. Asking $65
Call 712-249-2823. May leave message.

FOR SALE: VCR movies; firewood. 712-420-3016 or 712-420-2609.

FOR SALE: February 11-18, 2019 stay at Pueblo Bonito Rose’ Resort and Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It is a 5-star resort featuring a wide variety of services and amenities to delight guests and ensure a relaxing and rewarding stay. Asking $1300. Call 249-0900.

FOR SALE: A trailer – 13’x8′, has new tires $350. 254-3878.

FOR SALE: Snow blower – John Deere model 832, 2 stage blower, 32″ cut, electric start, self propelled, has lock outs for easy turning $500 obo. 249-0233

FOR SALE: Pre-lit Christmas tree, 6 1/2 foot tall, comes in 3 pieces, has nice shape. 712-268-2609.

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Confluence of flu season and holiday travel season ups chances of illness

November 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Many Iowans will be headed to the airport next week for Thanksgiving trips and some forecasts predict this flu season will be more severe than last year. Dr. Deborah Mulligan, Chief Medical Affairs Officer of tele-health provider M-D Live, says the convergence of flu season and holiday travel season increases your chances of getting sick, especially for Iowans who will be spending time on a plane. Mulligan says, “What we learned from one study, by the Journal of the American Medical Association, is that 20% of plane passengers surveyed reported respiratory infections within five to seven days of flying.”

While many frequent fliers fear being seated next to sick strangers, Mulligan says air travel is fraught with chances for catching a bug. “Any largely-crowded area is susceptible to spreading viruses,” Mulligan says, “security lines, flight gates and boarding procedures all present transmission opportunities.” For Iowans who do get sick but who don’t have time to visit the doctor’s office, tele-health providers offer a welcome alternative. Rich Berner, the C-E-O of M-D Live, says virtual doctor visits streamline the process for patients while not overloading clinics and hospitals during the busy flu season. “The beauty of MDLive service is not only does it provide a great experience for consumers, it’s much more convenient providing care the way they want it when they want it, but it also helps health systems.”

Similar virtual systems like Teladoc enable people to reach a physician for basic consultations through online video, telephone or mobile app. Virtual visits may be as low as 25-dollars and they’re often covered by insurance.

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PATRICK HEIKEN, 64, of Iowa City [a native of Atlantic] (Celebration of Life 11/18/18)

November 12th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

PATRICK HEIKEN, 64, of Iowa City (a native of Atlantic), died Nov. 2^nd, at home. A private family ceremony for PAT HEIKEN will be held at the Heiken Family Farm, followed by a public Celebration of Life Open House Sunday, November 18th from 3-until 6-pm, at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. Gay and Ciha Funeral Home in Iowa City has the arrangements.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.gayandciha.com.

The family requests donations be made to the University of Iowa Dance Marathon or Iowa City Hospice.

PAT HEIKEN is survived by:

His wife – Debbie Heiken.

His son- Chad (Dana) Reed.

His daughter – Shanna (Nathan) Moore.

His brothers – Charles (Sharyl) Heiken;, Richard (Twila) Heiken; Doug (Mary) Heiken , and Thom (Vicki) Heiken.

His sisters – Mary (Jim) Boyd, and Amy (Russ) Johnson.

5 grandchildren, his mother-in-law, Lyla Weber; brother-in-law, Danny Weber; other relatives, and friends.

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