KJAN Podcasts

Jim Field visits with Lani, a Columbian-American singer/songwriter, who will be performing her Christmas show Saturday, December 16 at 7:00 pm at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield.

w/Kate Olson.

Jim Field visits with former Congressman Jim Ross Lightfoot about his book, "Climbing Mountains with God."  He discusses how life gives us obstacles to overcome and through faith and resilience we can conquer even the tallest mountains.  You can find the book on Amazon or at jimrosslightfoot.com.

The Riverside Bulldogs are having a solid start to the season, going 4-1 through their first five games. In the Bulldogs most recent matchup against Missouri Valley last Friday, they came away with a scrappy 66-61 win. Riverside Head Coach Nick Kroon was happy with how his team responded to adversity.

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A key part to Riversides success early on in the season has been the offensive output from Grady Jeppesen. Jeppesen currently leads the team with 142 points, averaging 28 per game, and rebounds with 37. Coach Kroon has been impressed by Jeppesen's effort over the years.

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Yet, Jeppesen isn't the only Bulldog earning praise and making an impact on his team. Other players are stepping up like Mason McCready. Last Friday he had 15 points against the Big Reds. Through five games McCready has 16 boards, 14 assists, and 6 steals.

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Riverside's next matchup is on the road against the 1-4 Audubon Wheelers Tuesday night. Coach Kroon is aware of the challenge that Wheeler senior forward Edward Miller poses. Miller averages 13 points and 8 rebounds per game.

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The game will be streamed on KJANTV with the pregame beginning at 7:20 p.m.

The 1-2 CAM Cougars basketball team have had a slow start to the year, losing their first two games of the year to Coon Rapids-Bayard 56-48 and Woodbine 69-51. Now, the Cougars are coming off a 65-54 win against West Harrison last Friday. Where Head Coach Ian Hunt enjoyed the high amount of ball movement and scoring production from his squad.

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Four CAM players reached double digits in scoring with the win against the Hawkeyes. Ryan Bower had 18 points, Chase Spieker had 12, Collin Bower 15, and Chase Jahde with 16.

The leading scorer for the Cougars is Jahde who has gathered 46 points through three games and averaging just over 15 per game. Coach Hunt has been impressed with the various ways that Jahde has been able to score, not limiting himself to just one style of play.

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Even with Jahde being the leading scorer on the team, the Cougars do a nice job of sharing scoring opportunities and playing selfless basketball. Everybody in the starting lineup has the opportunity to score. Chase Spieker has 26 points and Colin Bower has totaled 35.

The mentality of consistently passing and waiting for open looks has been a focus for Coach Hunt beginning in the offseason. He believes it is one of the reasons why CAM plays such balanced basketball.

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The Cougars have two games this week. One Tuesday night at Boyer Valley and the other at home on Friday against Paton-Churdan. Coach Hunt hopes that his team can jump out to an early lead and control the tempo in both games.

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KJAN will bring you the coverage of Tuesday night's contest with the pregame show beginning at 7:20 p.m.

Jim Field visits with Belinda DeBolt, who is directing "White Christmas - The Musical" at the Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak.  The show opens this weekend with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and a Sunday Matinee at 2:30 pm.  The performances will also be presented on Friday, 12/15 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, 12/16 at 1:00 pm and Sunday, 12/17 at 2:30 pm.  Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children and can be purchased at www.wilsonartscenter.org.

Jim Field visits with Brittany Seely, Marketing Director for Nami of Southwest Iowa.  The National Allianace on Mental Illness is developing a program called "ReConnect" to help people and families affected by mental illness.

Jim Field visits with Carol Schwarte about the Atlantic BPO DOES Holiday Cookie Walk coming up Saturday, December 9 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Atlantic American Legion Memorial Building at 201 Poplar Street.

Jim Field visits with Gina Moulas, a member of the Cass County Coaltion for Mental Wellness.

Chris Parks hosts the 2023 Cass County Relay for Life Radio Luminary Show in conjunction with the Anita Winter Walk and Festival of Trees. Interviews with Festival of Trees organizer Vicki Nordskog and local Cancer survivor Leslie Haynes.