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Kenny Chesney’s Greatest Hits Goes Gold

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This Day in Country Music History, January 22

2013: Capitol releases Lady Antebellum’s “Downtown” to radio.

2012: Brad Paisley performs “Camouflage” in a short halftime set during an NFL playoff game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. The New York Giants defeat the 49ers in the game, 20-17.

2005: Darryl Worley’s “Awful, Beautiful Life” leads him to the top spot on the Billboard country singles chart.

2001: Kenny Chesney’s “Greatest Hits” is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.

1994: Hal Ketchum performs “Small Town Saturday Night” as he joins the Grand Ole Opry.

1991: RCA releases Aaron Tippin’s first album, “You’ve Got To Stand For Something”.

1990: For the third straight year, Randy Travis leads country winners at the American Music Awards with a trio of trophies, including Favorite Country Single, for “Deeper Than The Holler.” Other country victors: Reba McEntire, Alabama and Clint Black.

1969: Glen Campbell earns his first gold single from the RIAA for “Wichita Lineman”.

1952: Alabama bass player Teddy Gentry is born in Fort Payne, Alabama. The band mixes country with southern rock in becoming the hottest country act of the 1980s, eventually entering the Country Music Hall of Fame.

1949: Exile lead vocalist J.P. Pennington is born in Berea, Kentucky. Founded in 1963, Exile becomes one of country’s top groups during the 1980s, with Pennington and bass player Sonny Lemaire co-writing the bulk of the band’s hook-filled hits.

Dierks Bentley Announces 2018 Mountain High Tour

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To share his 2018 Mountain High Tour dates, Dierks Bentley and his opening acts re-enacted a mountain high. At least, we think it was acting…

Brothers Osborne and Lanco will join the “Woman, Amen” singer for a 40-date tour that begins in May in Maryland and works across the midwest before wrapping in California. The first tickets will go on sale on Friday.

“I’ve been friends with T.J. and John for a long time and I have loved watching their career explode,” Bentley says of opening act Brothers Osborne. “I’m just getting to know the boys in Lanco but I love their music and the energy they bring to the stage.”

The announcement came via press release and sketch video. During the five-minute-long video the group meet in the woods to learn from a dreadlocked spiritual advisor played by Bentley. After sipping from the same cup they begin to hallucinate before passing out until the next morning. The real Dierks Bentley finds them in pretty rough shape when his tour bus pulls up after daybreak.

Musically, Bentley released “Woman, Amen” earlier this month, announcing that it was the lead single from his upcoming The Mountain album, expected in early 2018. See stops on the 2018 Mountain High Tour below.

Dierks Bentley’s 2018 Mountain High Tour Stops:

Columbia, Md.
Holmdel, N.J.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Clarkston, Mich.
St. Louis, Mo.
Kansas City, Mo.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Bethel, N.Y.
Darien Center, N.Y.
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Raleigh, N.C.
Charlotte, N.C.
Alpharetta, Ga.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Virginia Beach, Va.
Bristow, Va.
New York City
Jacksonville, Fla.
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Tampa, Fla.
Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Albuquerque, N.M.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Mountain View, Calif.
Sacramento, Calif.
San Diego, Calif.
Los Angeles, Calif.

Southeast Iowa Fishing Report

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The following fishing report was provided to KBOE 104.9FM by the Iowa DNR on January, 18, 2018:

Big Hollow Lake
Be cautious of deteriorating ice conditions this weekend if the weather forecast holds true. Bluegill – Fair: Anglers are still picking up some nice bluegills out in the flooded timber and to the right of the boat ramp.

Lake Belva Deer
Watch the weather; it looks like the next few days will affect the ice conditions.Just because the ice was good earlier this week, doesn’t mean it will be good later this week. Bluegill –  Slow: Work the creek channel out in the flooded trees. Black Crappie – Fair: Anglers are still picking up crappies out along the creek channel in the flooded timber.

Lake Darling
The warm weather last week added runoff color to the water and slowed down the fishing a little last weekend. Use caution out on the ice if we get the forecasted heavy rains. Bluegill – Fair: Bluegills are still down near the bottom in 10 to 12 foot of water. Fish near the habitat and you can still find them. Black Crappie – Fair: Work the habitat in the 10 to 12 feet range; it will take a while, but you can still catch a nice batch.

Lake Geode
The lake is drained for renovation.

Lost Grove Lake
Ice conditions are still pretty good as of Jan. 18. Don’t look for them to be near as good by the end of the weekend. Black Crappie – Fair: Last weekend the crappie fishing was a little more hit and miss. Drill a few holes out around the trees and you can still find a nice batch of crappies.

For more information on the above lakes and rivers, contact the Lake Darling Fisheries Office at 319-694-2430.

Central Park Lake
The lake is drained for the renovation project that is going on now.

Coralville Reservoir
The lake is holding at winter pool of 683.4 feet. Ice is 6-10 inches depending on where you are. There has been very little fishing activity on the lake. Bluegill – Slow. White Crappie – Slow.

Diamond Lake
An ice fishing tournament will be held here on Jan. 27th. Bluegill – Good: Catch 6-8 inch fish off brush piles on jigs/waxies. Black Crappie – Good: Use jigs/waxies around brush. Most fish are about 8 inches.

Green Castle Lake
Bluegill – Fair: 8-9 inch fish have been reported. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Some legal sized fish are reported.

Iowa Lake (Iowa Co.)
The ice thickness is reported as being 8-10 inches. Bluegill – Fair. Black Crappie – Fair.

Kent Park Lake
The lake is drained for the renovation project that will take place next winter. The ponds in Kent Park are reported as having about 10 inches of ice.

Lake Macbride
Most of the lake has 6-10 inches of ice depending on where you are. Most anglers are targeting the south arm or the area inside the park off the main double ramp. Bluegill – Fair: Use a jig/waxie around any brush or deeper rock. Size is marginal at best as these fish top out at 7.5 inches. Black Crappie – Slow: Try a jig/waxie around/over wood. Walleye – Slow: Use a spoon/minnow along rock edges, deeper stumps, or drop-offs. Dawn and dusk has been best. Most fish are small, but some eaters are also being caught.

Otter Creek Lake
The ice is reported as being about 8 inches. Yellow Bass – Fair. Bluegill – Good. Black Crappie – Good.

Pleasant Creek Lake
The lake is still 10 feet low from the restoration project. The lake is reported as having 8 to 10 inches of ice. A lot of people have been out here fishing. Most anglers are targeting the area along the dam and out from the main ramp. Walleye – Fair: Try minnows or spoons tipped with minnow heads. Many fish are being caught in deep water. Remember that fish caught from as little as 20 feet can have their air bladders expand out of their mouth if brought up too quickly. There are lots of small walleyes in the system that may not survive releasing if their air bladder is compromised. Bluegill – Fair: Use small jigs and waxies along the dam. White Bass – Slow: A few fish are being caught suspended in deeper water with spoons. Yellow Perch – Fair: A few decent perch are being caught on jigs or small spoons tipped with waxies. Black Crappie – Slow: Fish over deeper brush with a jig/waxie.

Union Grove Lake
The ice is reported as being about 8-10 inches. The aeration system was started on Jan. 9th; there is open water at the dam end of the lake. There are lots of bluegills in the lake and they top out at about 7 inches. About 500 7-8 inch black crappies were stocked this spring. Two dozen trees were also put in the lake late this fall. Most are along the west shore, a few are in the mouths of the bays on the east side. Some tree tops may still be sticking out to find them.

Recent warmth and rains have made slushy conditions and possibly soft edges in areas. For more information, contact the Lake Macbride Fisheries Station at 319-624-3615.

Lake Miami
Anglers report catching some bluegills using teardrop jigs tipped with a waxworm. Target the cedar tree piles that were added when the lake was renovated.

Lake Sugema
Ice thickness is 6-8 inches.  Anglers are catching some bluegills and crappies with teardrop jigs tipped with a waxworm. Target areas with structure and move around until finding active fish.

Lake Wapello
Ice thickness is about 7 inches on the west end of the lake, but is not as thick out from the beach area.  Anglers are catching some crappies and bluegills using teardrop jigs tipped with a waxworm. Target areas around the cedar tree piles and fish near the bottom.

Rathbun Reservoir
The current lake level is 903.02 msl. Normal operating elevation is 904.0 msl. Lake Rathbun has zebra mussels, so make sure to properly drain, clean, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body. The ramps at the Rathbun marina are closed for the season and all the campgrounds are closed. Ice conditions have been reported as 6-8 inches. Black Crappie – Fair: Use waxworms or minnows. Target structure in deeper water.
Sorting is needed for larger fish.

Red Haw Lake
Ice thickness has been reported as 7 inches.  Anglers are catching some bluegills and crappies with teardrop jigs tipped with a waxworm. Target the fish habitat placed on the southwest side of the lake near the campground.

Most of the waterbodies in the district have fishable ice, but conditions will vary so use caution. The district includes Mahaska, Lucas, Wayne, Monroe, Appanoose, Wapello, Davis and Van Buren counties. Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa.

Despite Government Shutdown, WIC Runs As Usual

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According to Cindy Meiners of the American Home Finding Association, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (known to most as WIC) is currently up and running “as usual”. WIC clinics are open for appointments and participants may use their WIC cards as they would normally use them.

“Because of the government shutdown, some may think that WIC has shut down,” Meiners says. “However, we are still open at this time.”

 

Iowa Homeless Shelter Starting Girl Scout Troop

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MICAH House will provide girls in grades K-12 an opportunity to be a Girl Scout

(COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa) – A partnership between MICAH House and Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa will give girls an opportunity to be a Girl Scout while living at the homeless shelter.

Founded in 1986, MICAH House is an emergency homeless shelter that serves families in Southwest Iowa and the Omaha-Metro area. MICAH House provides safe shelter, nutritious meals, case management services, adult education and budgeting classes, and a trauma informed play program (BUDDY Program) for children ages 1 to 10.

MICAH House is one of the first homeless shelters outside of New York City to host a Girl Scout Troop. Girls living at the shelter will have the opportunity to be involved in the program, while developing courage, confidence, and character. A $1,000 grant from the Pottawattamie Youth Council was awarded to get the troop started.

“We are thrilled about the partnership with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa,” said Jaymes Sime, MICAH House Executive Director. “A troop at MICAH House will provide amazing opportunities for girls and I want them to know that being in the shelter is a life circumstance and it doesn’t limit their potential.”

“Every girl deserves access to a safe and friendly environment where she can stand up for what she believes in, and discover her own courage, confidence, and character.” stated Beth Shelton, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. “We are so excited to bring the Girl Scout experience to MICAH House.”

Before troop meetings begin on February 5, volunteer troop leaders are still needed. Volunteer applications can be found on the MICAH House’s website, themicahhouse.org/volunteer. Eligible volunteers will also complete orientation and training through Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Help Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa and MICAH House change girls’ lives today. To support programs like this, donations are being accepted at girlscoutsiowa.org/donate.

 

 

Bussey Man Charged with Sexual Abuse, Possession

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The following is a news release sent to KBOE Radio from the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office:

On Friday, Jan. 19, at approximately 8:00 AM, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1000 block of 300th Street, in rural Mahaska County, regarding an assault.

As a result of the investigation into this matter, Sheriff’s Officials arrested 57-year-old Douglas Wade Pettyjohn of 507 3rd Street, Bussey, Iowa. Pettyjohn was charged with 1 count of Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree (a class C felony) and 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (a simple misdemeanor).

Pettyjohn was taken to the Mahaska County Jail where he was incarcerated. He will make his initial appearance in the Mahaska County District Court on Jan. 20, 2018. The victim of his assault was an adult female.

** A criminal charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Dolly Parton is Born

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This Day in Country Music History, January 19

2017: Toby Keith sings “American Soldier,” “Made In America,” “Beer For My Horses” and “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue” at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., during an inaugural concert for president-elect Donald Trump. Lee Greenwood does “God Bless The U.S.A.” with Tim Rushlow, Richie McDonald and Larry Stewart.

2016: Big Machine releases Tim McGraw’s “Humble And Kind” to radio.

2012: Eric Church kicks off his first arena headlining tour in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with opening acts Brantley Gilbert, Sonia Leigh and The Cadillac Black, a band that’s later renamed The Cadillac Three.

2011: Jason Aldean earns a gold single from the RIAA for “My Kinda Party”.

2010: Shania Twain is featured as a guest judge on FOX-TV’s “American Idol” during the season’s third episode.

1993: Kenny Rogers and Trisha Yearwood perform in “The Presidential Inaugural Gala” a day before Bill Clinton takes office. Others on the bill include Fleetwood Mac, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Chuck Berry and Elton John.

1990: Reba McEntire’s first movie, the sci-fi picture “Tremors,” debuts, with Kevin Bacon in the leading role.

1963: Black gold, Texas tea and Flatt & Scruggs: “The Ballad Of Jed Clampett” goes to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.

1946: Dolly Parton is born in Sevier County, Tennessee. First gaining attention as a duet partner with Porter Wagoner, she melds a big personality with talents in performing, writing and acting on her way into in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

1939: Phil Everly, of The Everly Brothers, is born in Chicago. Along with older brother Don, The Everlys’ harmonies become an influential sound, gaining them membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

 

Buster the Staffordshire Terrier

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Meet The Round Guy’s newest bud, Buster Brown!

Buster is a three-year-old Staffordshire Terrier who Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter employees found with a bullet in his hind left leg, and shrapnel in his right leg. But he is still as smiley, loving, and good-natured as can be.

Visit Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter to fill out an application for Buster and to meet some of his friends – and be sure to put an order in for the delicious Valentine’s Day Caramel Apples fundraiser.

Special thanks to our Pet of the Week sponsor, Faux Paws Bakery in Pella, Iowa. Buster’s new family will get a $10 gift certificate to pick out some delicious doggie Dutch letters, squeaky toys, and other goodies that can be found at Faux Paws!

 

MHP offers flu clinics until further notice

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MAHASKA COUNTY – In response to the widespread level of influenza in the Oskaloosa community, the MHP Medical Group is now offering a flu vaccine clinic Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm by registering at door #4 on the MHP campus, until further notice.

According to Executive Director of Clinics Andrea Hagist, RN, MSN, people can stop by with no restrictions and no appointment, and insurance can be billed. “It’s not too late to get a flu vaccination,” Hagist said. “Health officials say that influenza will continue to circulate in the US and typically peaks in February. Getting vaccinated now will still offer protection for most of the flu season.”

Hagist said it’s always good practice to use the 3 Cs: Cover your cough or sneezes; Clean your hands often; and Contain germs by staying home when ill.

According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, the predominant flu strain this season is AH3N2, which typically causes serious illnesses, hospitalizations and even death, particularly for those who are very young or old and those with weakened immune systems. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. It comes on suddenly and symptoms may include fever, headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches. Illness typically lasts two to seven days, and often puts healthy people in bed for days.

“Remember, serious illness from the flu is more likely in certain groups of people, including people 65 and older, pregnant women, people with certain chronic medical conditions and young children,” Hagist stressed.

“It’s also important to contact your health care provider as soon as possible after flu symptoms begin, especially if you are at high risk of complications and serious disease. If you start on anti-viral medications within a day or two of when your symptoms start, your risk of serious disease, hospitalization and even death can be significantly reduced.”

23 Rising Female Country Singers Unite for ‘Time’s Up’

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Twenty-three of country music’s rising female stars got together to make a powerful statement. “Time’s Up” is a collaborative message that adds to a swelling conversation about mistreatment of women in society.

The seed of the song was planted during the Golden Globes, where dozens of actors and actresses wore black to support Time’s Up, a legal defense fund set up to support victims of sexual harassment and assault.

Singer and Taste of Country RISERS star Kalie Shorr co-wrote the song, saying that she felt the weight of it all during those moments.

“It came together so easily and flawlessly because the amazing girls of Song Suffragettes were so passionate about the cause and willing to move around their schedules to make it happen,” Shorr says. She’s an original member of Song Suffragettes, a weekly all-female singer-songwriter round at the Listening Room in Nashville.

“Now the way it is / Becomes the way it was / Yeah you’ll always lose if you’re fighting love / Say good things come to those that wait / But we’ve waited long enough / Our time is here, our time is now, our time has come / And your time is up,” the Song Suffragettes troupe sings at the chorus.

“The team behind Song Suffragettes hustled so hard to make this project come to life making our idea a reality,” Shorr adds about the video-making process. “I have been so inspired by this whole reckoning that’s been happening and it just felt so obvious to connect that to what we do at Song Suffragettes.”

A full list of all 23 singers that appear in the music video is available here:

Kalie Shorr, Tasji Bachman, Chloe Gilligan, Savannah Keyes, Mignon, Gracie Schram, Tiera, Jenna Paulette, Emma White, Jordyn Mallory, Emma Lynn White, Regan Stewart, Kim Paige, Jenna McDaniel, Madison Kozak, Jenny Ray, Tenille Arts, Tristan McIntosh, Tia Scola, Alexis Gomez, Candi Carpenter, Trannie Stevens, Lena Stone (vocals only).

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