Tri-County Students Earn “Gallon Grad” Blood Donor Awards

Posted on May 17, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Three students from the Tri-County-area will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from high school. (The fluid volume from eight whole blood donations is approximately one gallon.)

Students are eligible to begin donating blood at age 16 (with a signed parental permission form, provided by the Blood Center) and most began donating blood at a blood drive hosted by their high school. “These students have done something really special,” said Diana Allman, Donor Relations Consultant for MVRBC. “As dedicated blood donors, they provided a resource that helps save lives at hospitals throughout our region.”

Gallon Grad award recipients will receive an award certificate and a Red Cord that signifies the connection between the blood donor, the Blood Center and patients who have been helped by the student’s donations. With permission from their school, students may choose to wear the Red Cord in their high school graduation ceremony.

Local students receiving the Gallon Grad award from Tri- County High School include: Hanna Acord, Trevor Clemens, and Joseph Haberling.

MVRBC is the provider of blood and blood components toKeokuk County Health Center. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that’s about one hour. Donors must be at lest 16 years old, in good health, and a weight at least 110 lbs. A photo ID is required to donate; 16-year olds must present a signed parental permission form, available from the Blood Center or online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

Oskaloosa Students Earn “Gallon Grad” Blood Donor Awards

Posted on May 17, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Three students from the Oskaloosa-area will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from high school. (The fluid volume from eight whole blood donations is approximately one gallon.)

Local students receiving the Gallon Grad award from Oskaloosa High School include: Aaron Johnson, Andrea Reif, and Erin Shannon.

MVRBC is the provider of blood and blood components to Mahaska Health Partnership. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that’s about one hour. Donors must be at lest 16 years old, in good health, and a weight at least 110 lbs. A photo ID is required to donate; 16-year olds must present a signed parental permission form, available from the Blood Center or online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

May 17th: On This Day

Posted on May 17, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 1998, Faith Hill’s “This Kiss” held the #1 slot on the chart. The song was off of Hill’s third studio album Faith. “This Kiss” was nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Grammy Award for Best Country Song but lost both categories to “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain.

Multi-Use Recreation Trail

Posted on May 17, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

A large number of area residents enjoy the use of the multi-use recreation trail. Now that spring is here, the use and enjoyment of the trail is only going to increase. The Oskaloosa Police Department would like to remind everyone of the city ordinance regulating the trail’s use.

SOME OF THE PERMITTED USES ARE:

-Walking, running, jogging, bicycling, rollerblading, skating and cross country skiing.

-Motorized and non-motorized devices for use by persons with disabilities.

-Official emergency vehicles.

-Trail maintenance and equipment vehicles.

-Motorized golf carts. The golf cart shall display a flag and slow moving vehicle sign. The

driver must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

-Other special uses when granted a onetime usage permit by the Chief of Police.

SOME PROHIBITED USES ARE:

-Any motorized vehicles or device including, but not limited to lawn mowers, automobiles,

trucks, motorcycles, mini bikes, mopeds, go carts, snowmobiles and ATV’s.

-Equestrian uses including horses, mules, burros, donkeys and like animals, including sledding.

GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS INCLUDE:

– Pedestrians, persons using wheel chairs, runners and joggers shall have the right-of- way.

-Normal rules of the road shall apply. Stay on the right and pass on the left.

-All laws and ordinances relative to alcohol and its use including open containers, which apply to traffic on city streets, shall apply on the trail.

-When approaching other trail users from behind, a warning or announcement shall be given by operators of golf carts and other users of the recreation trail. It is recommended that golf carts and bicyclists have a bell or horn.

-Each person using the trail is liable for his/her own actions.

-Each person using the trail shall observe and obey all signs.

-Each person using the tail shall travel at a speed that is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions.

Let’s all do our part to keep the multi-use recreation trail safe and fun for all users. If you have any questions, please contact the Oskaloosa Police Department at 673-3201

Press release from the Oskaloosa Police Department

“Somewhere On A Beach” Gives Dierks Bentley His 14th Number One

Posted on May 17, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Dierks Bentley’s single “Somewhere On A Beach” has topped the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Radio Charts, giving Dierks his 14th career number one song. Dierks shares, “It’s hard to believe your 14th number one hit could be your fastest rising. I’m blown away at the reception of the new music.”

Rules Package Modified For Saturday’s All-Star Race

Posted on May 17, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

NASCAR has updated its 2016 rules package for this coming weekend’s Sprint All-Star Race in an effort to further reduce downforce on Cup Series cars and bring corner speeds down by some three miles per hour on intermediate-sized mile-and- a-half ovals like Charlotte Motor Speedway, site of Saturday night’s race. Because it’s a non-points event, officials and teams will have an opportunity to observe the impact of the changes without compromising the integrity of the regular season – which already has twelve races completed. It is hoped that the adjustments announced Monday will provide closer, more competitive competition. NASCAR implemented a sweeping new set of low-downforce technical specifications for the 2016 season. One-third of the way through the current campaign, lead changes in the Sprint Cup Series are down four percent from last year.

Osky City Council Continues Discussions On Sheriff Avenue Reconstruction

Posted on May 17, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

A study session highlighted a busy night for the Oskaloosa City Council on Monday. The major topic of discussion was the Sheriff Avenue Improvement Options.

This project has been on the minds of the council and city staff for the last few years, as the short, but high trafficked road between Oskaloosa High School and Market Street has been deteriorating.

The discussion this time around was to see if the council could come to a consensus on what to do with the road. The discussion went back and forth, with residents who live along Sheriff Avenue stating they believe the road needs fixed, but overall, they were against installing sidewalks.

Sidewalks have long been an issue with reconstructed roads and newly owned properties in Oskaloosa, as the City Council and City Staff try to have full connectivity of all sidewalks in town. Although there is typically a lot of support overall from the council for sidewalks, the majority in this instance agreed with the residents that the sidewalks should wait on Sheriff for the time being.

This decision was made primarily because of the recreational trail that runs behind the properties on Sheriff Avenue that safely allows pedestrians to cross the busy Market Street, and the council does not want to funnel foot traffic toward Market Street, where there is currently no connector sidewalk.

After nearly an hour long discussion, the council agreed to go with a full reconstruction of the road, including new sewer and storm system, and insert sidewalks along North 3rd Street between the high school and the recreational trail.

The item will officially come for a vote at a meeting in the near future.

In the regular meeting, the council took care of several items in quick order.

These included:

– A resolution approving the vacation and sale of the east-west alley adjacent to 402 4th Avenue West

– A resolution approving a contract for the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator Replacement Project with Van Maanen Electric

– A resolution approving a contract with DeLong Construction for the Sidewalk Improvement Project along D Avenue West, North L Street, and Green Street

At the end of the meeting, the council discussed an idea brought up by Council Member Aaron Ver Steeg to have a specific loading zone along Market Street on the square for delivery trucks during the day.

After a study into the issue, City Staff recommended to not take any action at this time, seeing that there was no real issue and property owners along that block voted 4-1 against the idea of taking away two parking spaces for several business hours.

Ver Steeg clarified that he was looking at only using the zone for one parking space and for the hours of 9 AM and 12 PM on weekdays. He cited statistics, which show that nearly half of all UPS accidents occur when parked on a street or backing into an alley, which are the only options currently available for the trucks.

After a short discussion, the council voted 5-2 against taking any action at this time, with Ver Steeg and At-Large Council Member Tom Walling voting against.

The next scheduled meeting of the Oskaloosa City Council is slated for Monday, June 6, at 6 PM in Council Chambers in City Hall.

Outfielders Johnson, Koko Tabbed For All-Heart Awards

Posted on May 16, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Oskaloosa–Outfielders Kodee Johnson (Jr., Stockton, Calif., General Mathematics) and Chyanne Koko (So., Waianae, Hawaii, Physical Education) concluded their 2016 softball campaigns by being named to the all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams which were announced Friday.

Johnson was one of 17 second-team selections, while Koko, who is also a pitcher, earned one of the nine honorable mentions. A total of 18 other individuals also garnered first-team recognition.

The awards are the first for both players who led William Penn (19-32, 6-16 Heart) this spring.

Johnson paced WPU with a .340 batting average (51-for-150), including eight doubles and one triple. She scored a team-best 31 times and drove in 14 runs. The junior had a .407 slugging percentage and, courtesy of five walks and five hit-by-pitches, owned a .381 on-base percentage. Johnson, who stole four bases, tallied a 14-game hitting streak early in the season.

Koko hit .309 on the season (43-for-139) with team bests in doubles (11), triples (2), and home runs (3). Her 21 RBIs also ranked first for the Statesmen, while the sophomore’s 21 runs ranked high as well. She posted a .482 slugging percentage and a .366 on-base clip (12 walks, one hit-by-pitch). Koko managed an eight-game hitting streak this year.

While she was not honored in the circle, one would be remiss not to include her pitching stats. The sophomore southpaw was 5-12 with a 3.36 Earned Run Average. She worked 123 innings (26 games, eight complete games), striking out 49 and walking 30; opponents hit .276 against her.

Lauren Geringer of Central Methodist was named Heart Player of the Year, while Claudia Farrell of Grand View and Katie Ricklefs of Benedictine shared the Pitcher of the Year laurel. Freshman of the Year honors went to Culver-Stockton’s Cassie Burris, while Evangel’s Kyra Parker earned Newcomer of the Year accolades. CMU’s Pat Reardon was tabbed by his peers as Heart Coach of the Year.

To view the complete all-Heart teams, go to http://www.heartofamericaconference.com/d/2015-16/2016{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}20All{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}20Conference{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}20Softball{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}20Teams.pdf

Story provided by Wade Steinlage

May 16th: On This Day

Posted on May 16, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2001, Tim McGraw’s Set This Circus Down was at the top of the Country Albums Chart. The album produced four singles, all of which went number one on the charts, “Grown Men Don’t Cry”, “Angry All the Time”, “The Cowboy in Me”, and “Unbroken”. Set This Circus Down has since been certified Triple Platinum.

Under The Radar Music: Lyle Lovett

Posted on May 16, 2016 by KBOE Administrator

Greetings, friends and neighbors! The Bobbo artist o’ the week this week isn’t obscure, but he’s not exactly mainstream, either.

Texas native Lyle Lovett had a brief moment of near-popularity in the early 1990s that faded as quickly as it began. He’s still out there, though.. and recently has been performing live shows with another one of my favorite Americana artists, John Hiatt. What I like about Lovett is that he blends country, Texas swing, big band, jazz, and gospel into a style that is uniquely his. He doesn’t sound like anyone else, and his music is without cliches.

Here’s a nifty live performance of “”That’s Right, You’re Not From Texas”:

A jazzy number from the 1987 album “Pontiac” that got a little airplay, called “She’s No Lady”:

And finally, the unabashedly goofy, “Penguins”:

Good music for chillin’, eh?

Next time, another Texan you might dig.

Cheerio! – Bobbo 🙂

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