KJAN Podcasts

Jim Field visits with Brittany Seely of NAMI Southwest Iowa about events and a contest in February to help promote their efforts in the field of mental illness.

w/Kate Olson.

Jim Field shares information about the Chickadee Check-off and other ways to help with fund for Iowa Department of Natural Resources programs.

Jim Field shares results from the just-released 2023 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

Jim Field visit with Cass County Conservation Naturalist Lora Kanning about the "Cabin Fever Escape" program this Saturday at the Outdoor Educational Classroom near Massena.

Jim Field visits with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach 4-H Animal Science Specialist Amy Powell about caring for our animals during cold weather.

w/Kate Olson.

The (8-6) Riverside Bulldogs basketball team has had a mixed year for the program with the third spot at the top of the Western Iowa Conference. Riverside started off the year 3-0 with wins against AHSTW, IKM-Manning, and Griswold. Senior Grady Jeppesen looked as sharp as ever and the Bulldogs were building up to be the top team in the WIC. Their next four games saw them go 1-3 in conference play and it was time for Riverside to take a step back and revaluate. Head Coach Nick Kroon decided he would have his team to focus on shooting with the lack of size on this year's roster.  Coach Kroon explained that the Bulldog's need to bring their best game every night considering how competitive the WIC has shaped up to be this year.

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A key focal point for the Riverside offense has been the stellar play from Grady Jeppesen who's averaging over 26 points a game and leading the team in assists at 46 and rebounds with 98. The progress and improvement for Jeppesen comes from the time spent in the weight room.

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Second in points behind Grady Jeppesen is senior Mason McCready at 11.5 points per game. For his senior year McCready wanted to focus and taking better shots and having a larger role in the offense. McCready's refinement is something Coach Kroon is well aware of.

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Another player that has impressed Bulldog fans and the rest of his team is the only freshman starter for Riverside Cole Jeppesen. In critical situations Cole Jeppesen is normally assigned the most talented offensive player for the other team and his job is to lock them down. It is not an easy role, but one Jeppesen excels at.

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The WIC is especially competitive this year for the Bulldogs and still coach Kroon believes his team can win every team they face. They just have to be aware of the margin of error and play at their best.

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Riverside is gearing up for a road game Thursday against the (0-1) Iowa School For The Deaf.

Jim Field visits with Kyle Fever and Sharon Anderson about the Jaya Fever Benefit.  Jaya suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident in December of 2022 and has been undergoing treatment since that time.  The benefit will be held on Saturday, February 3 at 4:30 pm at the Adair Fire Hall beginning with a meal.  An auction will feature a number of autographed NFL items.

Jim Field visits with Dona Tuel, who operates the non-profit, "Prom Closet."  The project accepts donations of floor-lengthy gowns and gives those who might not otherwise be able to afford a prom dress the opportunity to select free, pre-used dresses.  The Prom Closet is located at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids (406 5th Avenue South).  You can reach Dona at 712-830-7825.  Free Shopping Days are scheduled for:

Saturday, February 3 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday, February 10, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday, February 17, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday, February 24, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday, February 18, from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday February 25, from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm