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Jim Field visits with Riverside High School seniors Jadyn Beckman, Bailey Richardson, Bentley Rone and Madison Kelley.

Jim Field visits with 2026 graduating seniors from Audubon High School, including: Harlow Miller, Brody Schultes, Lena-Elaine Johnson-Rieman and Izik Sorensen.

Jim Field visits with AHSTW seniors Drew Lee, Kaden Jorgensen, Ava Paulsen and Ella Johnson.

Jim Field visits with Leonard Kinney about the Atlantic Honor Guard gift of a 9/11 bench in the Atlantic City Park. The bench is a memorial to 9/11 and a reminder of the importance of our first responders

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

Jim Field visits with Exira/EHK seniors Gus Greving, Mara Christensen, Ben Baggett and Sophie Kitelinger.

Jim Field visits with CAM High School seniors Daphna Wahlert, Declan Cambage and Lilly Barber.

Jim Field visits with Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue about a youth outreach program that will allow local youngsters to apply for a chance to go to St. Louis this summer to see Atlantic play at Busch Stadium.

Jim Field visits with Douglas Miller of the Bridgewater Fire Department about a fund raising effort to purchase a UTV grass/brush firefighting unit.

Jim Field visits with Nick Turner, an Elliott native and Griswold graduate, who, after college joined the Marines and became a Marine One pilot. Nick still flies helicopters and is making a re-fueling stop at the Atlantic Airport Saturday, May 9th on his way to an event in Council Bluffs. Nick is flying a Vietnam-era 1961 Sikorsky UH-34D. He anticipates his stop in Atlantic will be for less than half an hour at around 11:00 am - 11:30 am.

Jim Field visits with 2026 Griswold High School seniors Kathryn Tischer, Hailei Hoyt and Nollan Smith.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jim Field visits with Larry Brandstetter about the Food 4 Thought programs every 2nd Thursday each month at the Carter Education Room at Montgomery County Hospital in Red Oak. On April 9th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm the discussion will be about the future of rural education in Iowa. All southwest Iowans are welcome to join.

Jim Field visits with Misty Nelson and April Hansen of 1st Whitney Bank & Trust. They are organizing a fund raising dinner for co-workers Margie Young and Tianna Hansen, who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. The Roast Beef or Chicken dinner will be served for $20, with $5 going to the effort. The event will be held on Sunday, April 12 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Wiota Steakhouse. You can dine-in or carry out. Bank employees will be working for tips that will go to the fund raiser.

Jim Field visits with Market Manager Ciara Hoegh and Luke Meisenheimer of Hoopy Hollow Ranch. They preview the Produce in the Park Spring Celebration Market Saturday, April 4 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Nishna Valley family YMCA in Atlantic.

Jim Field visits with Emily Holley of the American Red Cross about spring storm preparation and response.

Jim Field visits with local artist Ina Ohnmeiss about a project she was selected to complete for the 60th anniversary of the Blank Park Zoo.

Jim Field visits with Jean Voege about the traveling "Wall that Heals" Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The memorial will make a stop in Manning in July at the IKM-Manning High School.

Asa Lucas, Chris Parks, Christian Adams, and Matt Mullenix take a look at 8 area high school football games each week throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy. Who's Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2024 by Rush CPA & Associates and Fareway. Last Week: Matt Mullenix 5-3 Asa Lucas 6-2 Christian Adams 7-1 Chris Parks 6-2 Overall 2024 Standings: Matt Mullenix 59-13 Asa Lucas 54-18 Christian Adams 61-11 Chris Parks 58-14  

Asa Lucas, Chris Parks, Christian Adams, and Matt Mullenix take a look at 8 area high school football games each week throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy. Who's Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2024 by Rush CPA & Associates and Fareway. Last Week: Matt Mullenix 7-1 Asa Lucas 6-2 Christian Adams 7-1 Chris Parks 6-2   Overall 2024 Standings: Matt Mullenix 54-1o Asa Lucas 48-16 Christian Adams 54-10 Chris Parks 52-12

KJAN Sports Director Asa Lucas' weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the Week 8 loss against Harlan and the impact of this year's seniors in this week's game versus Nevada.

KJAN Sports Director Asa Lucas' weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the Week 7 win against Perry and the importance of this week's game against Harlan with postseason implications on the line.

Asa Lucas, Chris Parks, Christian Adams, and Matt Mullenix take a look at 8 area high school football games each week throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy. Who's Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2024 by Rush CPA & Associates and Fareway. Last Week: Asa Lucas: 6-2 Matt Mullenix 7-1 Chris Parks 7-1 Christian Adams 8-0 Overall 2024 Standings: Matt Mullenix 40-8 Chris Parks 40-8 Chrisitan Adams 39-9 Asa Lucas 36-12

KJAN Sports Director Asa Lucas' weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the bitter Week 6 loss against Creston and look ahead to a road trip against Perry.

Asa Lucas, Chris Parks, Christian Adams, and Matt Mullenix take a look at 8 area high school football games each week throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy. Who's Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2024 by Rush CPA & Associates and Fareway. Last Week: Asa Lucas: 6-2 Matt Mullenix 7-1 Chris Parks 5-3 Christian Adams 6-2 Overall 2024 Standings: Matt Mullenix 33-7 Chris Parks 33-7 Chrisitan Adams 31-9 Asa Lucas 30-10

KJAN Sports Director Asa Lucas' weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the thrilling Week 5 win against Knoxville and look ahead to the start of a road trip against Creston.

Asa Lucas, Chris Parks, Christian Adams, and Matt Mullenix take a look at 8 area high school football games each week throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy. Who's Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2024 by Rush CPA & Associates and Fareway. Last Week: Asa Lucas: 5-3 Matt Mullenix 6-2 Chris Parks 6-2 Christian Adams 6-2 Overall 2024 Standings: Matt Mullenix 26-6 Chris Parks 28-4 Chrisitan Adams 25-7 Asa Lucas 24-8

KJAN Sports Asa Lucas' weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the Week 4 loss against Winterset and look ahead to homecoming against Knoxville.

Asa Lucas, Chris Parks, Christian Adams, and Matt Mullenix take a look at 8 area high school football games each week throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy. Who's Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2024 by Rush CPA & Associates and Fareway. Last Week: Asa Lucas: 5-3 Matt Mullenix 7-1 Chris Parks 8-0 Christian Adams 5-3 Overall 2024 Standings: Matt Mullenix 20-4 Chris Parks 22-2 Chrisitan Adams 19-5 Asa Lucas 19-5

KJAN Sports Asa Lucas' weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the Week 3 win against Greene County and look ahead to a road trip at Winterset.    

KJAN Sports Director Asa Lucas' weekly discussion with Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer. This week we talk about the Week 2 win against Glenwood and look forward to being back at home against Greene County.

Asa Lucas, Chris Parks, Jim Field, and Matt Mullenix take a look at 8 area high school football games each week throughout the season. We try to provide some insight into the match-ups while competing for top prognosticator and the Whosman Trophy. Who's Gonna Win? is brought to you again in 2024 by Rush CPA & Associates and Fareway. Last Week: Matt Mullenix 7-1 Asa Lucas 7-1 Jim Field 7-1 Chris Parks 8-0 Overall 2024 Standings: Matt Mullenix 7-1 Asa Lucas 7-1 Jim Field 7-1 Chris Parks 8-0