A man from Newton was sentenced to seven years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. After 35-year-old Bryan Curtis Odem finishes his 84 month sentence, he’ll be on supervised release for three years. Prosecutors say that last July 14, Odem had a Smith and Wesson 9 millimeter pistol and ammunition, which he got during an altercation. Odem then allegedly struck an individual and left the scene with a firearm belonging to the victim. That incident happened 24 hours after Odem had been released from prison after serving time on a federal firearms conviction.
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March 20- On This Date
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In 1978 – Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson had “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” at #1 on the country charts. The song was first recorded by Ed Bruce, written by him and wife Patsy Bruce. Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson won the 1979 Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for the song.
Kane Brown’s Legal Filing Against Former Producer
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According to the Tennessean, Brown is taking legal action in response to a breach of contract suit filed by producer Jamal Jones and a production company that worked with Brown before he found mainstream success. Jones, who is known as Polow da Don, claims Brown violated a 2015 deal with him and the production company, Zone 4, when he signed his major record deal with Sony Music Nashville. Brown’s attorneys allege the 2015 deal was fraudulent because Jones and Zone 4 misrepresented their ability to use music industry connections to advance his career. The counterclaim also alleges that Zone 4 entered another agreement with Brown’s label in 2016 that renders any details with the 2015 deal “null and void.” The lawsuit and counterclaim are both being considered in the federal court based in Atlanta.
Vice President Mike Pence to survey damage from Nebraska flooding
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Vice President Mike Pence announced on Twitter Tuesday that he is heading to Nebraska to survey the devastating flood damage that his the state.
“To the people of Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas & all regions impacted: we are with you!”- the tweet said.
This comes after White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday night that President Trump asked the vice president to travel to Nebraska.
Pence will be accompanied by Gov. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa.
Two charged in Ottumwa robbery
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Ottumwa Police have arrested two men in connection with a shooting and robbery early Friday morning (3/15). Shortly before 2am, Ottumwa Police got a 911 call about shots fired near Williams and Moore Street. Police were able to find a truck leaving the area and spoke to the people inside. A loaded handgun was found in the truck. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Taylor Walker of Ottumwa arrived at Ottumwa Regional Health Center’s emergency room with gunshot wounds to his leg. Walker told Police he was robbed by four men and was subsequently shot by the suspects. Police secured the truck and got a search warrant. Officers found evidence related to the robbery. The driver of the truck, 20-year-old Adolfo De Avila of Des Moines was arrested and charged with prohibited acts, possession of Xanax and various traffic offenses. 21-year-old Desmond Lovelady-Brown was arrested and charged with carrying weapons. Ottumwa Police say the suspects may have removed potential evidence…and Police ask people who live between Sheridan Street west to Ward Street and south of Church Street to Williams Street to check their yards for anything unusual that might be evidence of a shooting. If you have information about this shooting Friday morning, call Ottumwa Police.
Agency woman sought in weekend shooting
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Wapello County law enforcement is looking for a suspect in connection with a shooting Sunday morning (3/17) that injured a man. Shortly after 6am, a man had come to the Ottumwa Regional Health Care Emergency Room with a gunshot wound. Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputies began an investigation and executed a search warrant at a home in Agency. Law enforcement is looking for 40-year-old Danielle Lasley-Eakins of Agency. She’s 5′ 5″ tall, 180 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel colored eyes. She is considered armed and dangerous. If you know where Danielle Lasley-Eakins is, call the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office or your local police. As for the gunshot victim, his name has not been released and there’s no word on his condition.
March 19 – On This Day
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In 2000 – Dixie Chicks fifth studio album Fly was at #1 on the country chart. The album debuted and peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and has now sold over 10 million units. The album earned 4 Grammy nominations and the group won 2: Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for “Ready to Run” and Best Country Album.
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens and Jerry Bradley bound for Country Music Hall of Fame
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A boot-scootin’ duo, a comedic singer and a member of Music Row royalty comprise 2019’s class of inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The Country Music Association made the announcement Monday morning in front of the 2019 class of inductees, current Country Music Hall of Fame members and other members of the music community during an event at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Brooks & Dunn will be inducted in the Modern Era Artist category. Ray Stevens will be inducted in the Veterans Era Artist category. Jerry Bradley will be inducted in the Non-performer category, which is awarded every third year in a rotation with Recording and/or Touring Musician Active Prior to 1980 and Songwriter categories. The men will raise the number of those inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame to 139.
“These visionaries have transformed the genre in obvious and intangible ways,” said the event’s host, Bill Cody. “They not only impacted the world of country music, but their work has created art that implores people to laugh, to cry and to ponder the range of emotions in between.”
Brooks & Dunn, Stevens and Bradley will formally enter into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a Medallion Ceremony at the CMA Theater later this year.
Tennessean – https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2019/03/18/brooks-dunn-ray-stevens-jerry-bradley-among-country-music-hall-fame-inductees/3198869002/
Charlie the Smiley Pitt Mix
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Our Pet of the Week this week is Charlie a 2-1/2 year old Pit Bull Terrier mix. Charlie is a strong boy, has a great smiley face and is eager to learn everything you might want to teach him be a “good dog”. Charlie will provide his new forever family with many hours of fun and companionship. Call Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter at (641) 673-3991 for more information about Charlie or a wide variety of other loving and adoptable pets!
Hawkeyes & Cyclones in NCAA men’s tournament
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They made it to the dance. The Iowa Hawkeyes earned a 10th seed in the NCAA basketball tournament Sunday (3/17). The Hawkeyes will take on Cincinnati this coming Friday (3/22) in Columbus, Ohio. Tip-off time is scheduled for 11:15am, and remember you can hear Iowa post-season basketball on KBOE-FM.
Iowa State didn’t have to sweat it out after winning the Big 12 tournament over the weekend. The Cyclones are a number six seed and they’ll travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma to play Ohio State. That game will be on Friday night (3/22).
If you have tickets for the NCAA tournament games in Des Moines on Thursday (3/21) and Saturday (3/23), here’s who you will see: Minnesota plays Louisville in Thursday’s first game in the day session, followed by Michigan State against Bradley. Then in the evening session, Florida takes on Nevada and Michigan meets up with Montana. Thursday’s winners will meet on Saturday with those winners headed to the Sweet 16.
Monday night (3/18), the Hawkeye and Cyclone women’s teams will find out where they’ll be in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. That selection show starts at 6pm.
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