Over the weekend, Jason Aldean Debuted the new video for his top 20 single, “Tonight Looks Good On You” on CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown.
The video was shot in Nashville earlier this month and features Aldean as a supporting actor in a couple’s love story as they struggle to meet the demands of supporting a family.
Check out the video here!
As part of a national initiative, Milestones Area Agency on Aging will begin distributing vouchers starting June 1 to low- and moderate-income seniors for use at local farmers markets.
To qualify, applicants must live in Iowa and be age 60 or older on the date of application. Annual income requirements are $21,775 or below for a single person and $29,471 or below for a married couple. Both husbands and wives may receive checks. Recipients must sign a statement of eligibility that includes their name, address, phone number and the last four digits of their Social Security number. Recipients are awarded 10-$3 checks valued at $30.
The checks can be used June through October for fresh, unprepared, locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey at participating farmers market vendors. Checks cannot be used for baked goods, eggs, jelly, meat, etc. Distribution of the coupons will take place at the Milestones Area Agency on Aging senior nutrition meal centers throughout the following ten counties of Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello and Wayne.
For more details and other distributions locations call Milestones at 1-855-410-6222 or visit the website at www.milestonesaaa.org
Distribution dates are as follows:
Albia Benton Apt., 520 Benton Ave W, June 12, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Albia Leisure Lounge, 17 N. Clinton, June 17 and 19, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Albia Park View Village Apt., residents only, 500 S. 12th, June 15, 10:00 a.m.-noon
Centerville, Senior Center, 922 W. State, June 10, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Delta Senior Center, 203 E. 4th St., June 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Eddyville American Legion, 207 Walnut, June 5, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Keota Senior Center, 211 E. Broadway, June 17, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Oskaloosa Senior Center, 715 B Ave. East, June 10, 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Ottumwa Camelot Towers, 827 Albia Rd., Ottumwa Residents only, June 11, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Ottumwa First Presbyterian Church, 228 4th Street, June 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ottumwa Hillside Apartments, 118 S. Union, Ottumwa Residents only, June 15, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Ottumwa South Oak Towers, 102 W. Finley Ave, Ottumwa Residents only, June 11, 9-10:30 a.m.
Ottumwa Westgate Towers, 910 W. 2nd, Ottumwa Residents only, June 15, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ottumwa Woodland Est., 606 E. Pennsylvania, Ottumwa Residents only, June 8, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Sigourney Senior Center, 214 S. Main, June 10, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
What Cheer Senior Center, 308 S. Barnes, June 19, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Photo provided by Bob Ballard
The Oskaloosa girls’ track and field team’s season might have been over, but three members of the team traveled to Washington yesterday to compete in the Iowa Association of Track Coaches State Pentathlon. The girls competed in the 100 meter hurdles, shot put, long jump, high jump, and the 800 meter run. Taylor Richardson led the Indian charge, finishing in fifth overall. Sophomore Shalandra Shilling finished in 8th, and Dana Barlow finished in 18th. Head Girls’ Track Coach Elizabeth Luck said she was very proud of the efforts from the girls in the event.
Pictured left to right: Dana Barlow, Taylor Richardson, Shalandra Shilling.
On Saturday, May 9th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Concert Band and EBF Rocket Chorale performed at State Large Group Contest at Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman.
Bands and choirs at the contest were evaluated in several categories by a panel of three judges. The music groups were rated on their performances using a scale of 1 through 5. A I rating indicates a superior performance.
The EBF Concert Band earned a I rating and the choir was very close to a I rating. This is the 21st year in a row that the E.B.F.H.S Concert Band has earned a division I.
The EBFHS Band is directed by Joe Overton and the EBFHS Choir is directed by Chris Ellerston.
Today in 2010, Randy Houser and Little Jimmy Dickens led a Nashville delegation to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport on Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight from Nashville.
Brett Eldredge celebrated his third chart topper “Mean To Me” at a party in Nashville last week, but it was another party after the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas with the night’s top winner Taylor Swift that he talked about.
Brett said, “Taylor’s always been well known to throw a great party. Everything she’s a part of she does big, and I love that about her.
On May 21st, 2015, at approximately 10:10 AM, members of the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force with the assistance of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Oskaloosa Police Department executed a drug search warrant at 1176 Old Hwy 92 in rural Leighton where illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were seized.
As a result of the search warrant one individual was taken to the Mahaska County Jail on drug charges awaiting initial appearances. Rick Langstraat, age 49 of that residence, was charged with possession with intent to deliver more than 5 grams of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, two counts of failing to affix a drug tax stamp, and possession of a firearm as a felon.
Possession with intent to deliver more than 5 grams of methamphetamine is a class B felony, possession with intent to deliver cocaine is a class C felony, possession with intent to deliver marijuana is a class D felony, failing to affix a drug tax stamp is a class D felony, and possession of a firearm as a felon is a class D felony.
As a reminder, a criminal charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force is based in Des Moines and currently has 16 central Iowa agencies participating in the task force including the Jasper, Mahaska, and Marion County Sheriff’s Offices, Knoxville, Newton, and Pella Police Departments.
Iowa Corrections Department news releases said Monday that 51-year-old Llewellyn Roberts escaped from the facility in Marshalltown and 26-year-old Eric Livingston from the Waterloo facility.
The department says Roberts didn’t return from furlough and was listed as escaped on Sunday. His parole supervision was transferred to work release on April 3 following parole revocation. His five-year sentence for domestic assault in Tama County began on Aug. 19, 2013.
The department says Livingston was listed as escaped on Sunday following an unexcused absence from the facility. Livingston was transferred to work release on Feb. 25. His 10-year sentence for robbery in Black Hawk County began on March 31, 2009.
The “Simply Brilliant” Oskaloosa rebranding project continues to move forward with community improvements, while the Brand Leadership Team (BLT) clarifies that the downtown revitalization efforts will not include moving the bandstand.
The Oskaloosa BLT has spent several months evaluating the recommendations for rebranding the City of Oskaloosa, as presented by Roger Brooks International, Inc. The BLT is pleased with the excitement about many of the projects moving forward, such as developing a new wayfinding system and conducting a market analysis to attract new downtown businesses. These recommendations came after numerous planning sessions and interviews with key community leaders, starting in September of 2014.
The Brand Action Plan, which will outline opportunities the BLT plans to act on, will be available for the public in July. The report written by Brooks and his team, does not call for, nor did it ever call for, moving or removing the bandstand. It calls for creating a business plan with more programming in the town square to draw residents and visitors to spend more time in the park, and shopping and dining downtown.
According to Oskaloosa Main Street President Josh Buckingham, Brooks presented a conceptual idea of moving the bandstand at his brand unveiling presentation in February 2015. “Brooks is an expert in tourism, community branding, downtown development and marketing. He has worked with hundreds of communities worldwide to make them viable tourism destinations, so we hired him to make recommendations on how Oskaloosa could become the same,” said Buckingham. “Brooks’ goal was to give residents and tourists more reasons to go downtown, which he says would provide the foot traffic needed for new and existing businesses to be sustainable.”
Members of the BLT understand and appreciate the historical significance of this landmark, and also appreciate the impact the proposed improvements could have on the Oskaloosa community and its residents. The BLT does not support and will not pursue moving or removing the bandstand as part of that effort.
“We want our downtown to be a go-to place, and are impressed with the outpouring of support to make Oskaloosa a more vibrant community while still honoring Oskaloosa’s heritage,” said Buckingham. “We look forward to working with community groups, volunteers and residents who are excited and passionate to define programming and improvements.”
Any residents interested in helping implement the Brand Action Plan are encouraged to contact Oskaloosa Main Street Director Karen Hafner, 641-672-2591 or email her at khafner@oacdg.org.
The Oskaloosa boys’ JV and varsity boys’ soccer teams hosted Knoxville last night. Knoxville jumped out to an early 1 to 0 lead, but Connor Swim countered with a nice goal with 4:19 left in the 1st half with David Anderson getting the assist.
The Panthers scored two second half goals to make the final score 3 to 1. Osky was playing a little shorthanded due to injuries and Head Coach Joseph Bell said his players played very hard, some of them in new positions.
The JV boys’ soccer team won 3-1 against Knoxville in the doubleheader. Kirkland Howard scored 2 goals for Osky and Isaac Parks scored 1. Michael Hendrickson, Noah Hoffman, and Dylan Grubb made sure that Knoxville was not able to catch up.
The Osky boys’ soccer team begins postseason play next Tuesday at home against Grinnell in the first round of substate. That game begins at 6 PM at the Lacey Recreation Complex.
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