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Mahaska County Conservation Hosting 19th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day

Posted on by Sam Parsons

Bring the kids and family to the Mahaska County Conservation’s 19th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 24th any time between 8 am and 12:30 pm. The Mahaska County Conservation Board and many other local conservation groups and businesses come together each year to put on the outdoor event of the year for families!  There will be many activities for families to participate in as they walk along the paths throughout the park.  This year’s list of activities include disc golf, tree identification, water safety, turkey hunting, pioneer games, fossil digging, ATV safety, .22 shooting, child safety and awareness, and a visit by Rocco, the new Mahaska County Sheriff K-9.  It’s a morning full of activities!

Registration is required to participate.  If you sign up by noon on September 14th, the cost per person is only $5.00 and each person receives an event t-shirt.  Anytime after 12:00 pm on September 14th and through the day of the event, the cost will then be $10.00 per person.  What a deal to sign up soon!

Registration forms can be found online at www.mahaskaconservation.com or stop in the Environmental Learning Center or contact the Mahaska County Conservation Board at (641)673-9327 or email decook@mahaskaconservation.com.  Schools in Mahaska County also have copies on hand or available online for students.

YOFD Registration Form 2022

Special Election to be Held for City of Eddyville

Posted on by Sam Parsons

Mahaska County announced that there will be special election on Tuesday, September 13, for an ordinance granting Mahaska Rural Water System, Inc, the right and non-exclusive franchise to maintain and operate in the city of Eddyville, Mahaska, Wapello, and Monroe Counties in Iowa, the water treatment plant, wells, and pump station, as well as the right to construct and maintain the necessary mains, meters, and other appliances within those areas. The ordinance also grants Mahaska Rural Water System, Inc, the right to supply and sell treated water to individuals, corporations, communities, and municipalities both inside and outside of Eddyville, for 25 years.

Pre-registered voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling place before receiving and casting a regular ballot. Voters who are not pre-registered, such as voters registering to vote on Election Day, and voters changing precincts must also provide proof of residence.

A voter who is unable to provide an approved form of identification (or prove residence) if required:

  1. May have voter’s identity/residence attested to by another registered voter in the precinct
  2. Prove identity and residence using Election Day Registration documents, or
  3. Cast a provisional ballot and provide proof of identity/residence at the county auditor’s office by noon, Monday, September 19, 2022.

Election Day Registrant attesters must provide an approved form of identification. For additional information about providing proof of identity and/or residence visit: https//sos.iowa.gov/voterid or phone 641-673-7148. 

Voter pre-registration deadline is 5:00 P.M. Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Mahaska County Auditor’s Office.

Contact the Auditor’s Office for availability of absentee ballots at 641-673-7148.

Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s office at 641-673-7148.

Dolly Parton Enlists Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon & More For NBC Holiday Movie

Posted on by Bob Ballard

Dolly Parton is bringing another holiday movie to NBC this season, and she’s landed a star-studded cast for it. In addition to Dolly, the film, “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas,” will star Tom Everett Scott, Ana Gasteyer and Angel Parker, with big names like Willie Nelson, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmie Allen, Jimmy Fallon and Zach Williams also set to appear.

The movie, described as a “modern-day movie musical,” follows the making of a TV special. An apparent twist on “A Christmas Carol,” the film will have Dolly “taking a private journey into her past, guided by the mysterious appearances of her personal Three Wise Mountain Men.” It inspires Dolly to show “the world that the real magic of Christmas lies in the hearts of the children we all once were, the realization that Christmas is about the people we share it with, and how her faith remains the common thread between Christmases past, present, and future.”

So far a premiere date for the film has not been revealed.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1949, Hank Williams recorded “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It” and “I Just Don’t Like This Kind Of Livin'” during an afternoon session at the E.T. Herzog Studio in Cincinnati.
  • Today in 1982, Kenny Rogers’ “Love Will Turn You Around” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1983, Kenny Rogers’ album, “Eyes That See In The Dark,” was released.
  • Today in 1988, the album, “Always & Forever,” by Randy Travis was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 1988, KT Oslin’s album, “This Woman,” was released.
  • Today in 1988, John Denver – who wanted to ride on a Soviet spaceship – underwent an astronaut-style physical at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Why’d he want to fly with the Russians? For years, NASA has refused to allow “civilians” on flights – saying it’s too dangerous for amateurs. One of NASA’s early attempts to put a non-professional in space ended in tragedy when school teacher Christa McAuliffe and the crew she was flying with were killed in the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986. Last year, zillionaire Dennis Tito became the first “space tourist” when he shelled out $20-million to the Russians for a trip to the International Space Station.
  • Today in 1991, Dottie West was critically injured in a car accident while en route to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. It seems that due to problems with her own car, Dottie had asked a neighbor to drive her to her appearance. The car crashed and reportedly went airborne for 165-feet and slammed into the center divide. Both occupants were rushed to the Vanderbilt Medical Center in critical condition. Dottie suffered severe internal injuries and through her course of treatment received 35 units of blood. Her old friend, Kenny Rogers, reportedly visited her just before surgery. He is said to have promised her that they would record another song together when she was well enough to perform again. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be and she died five days later at the age of 58.
  • Today in 1991, Tanya Tucker’s single “Down To My Last Teardrop” hit the top of the country music charts.
  • Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s “Who I Am” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1997, one of the largest ever collections of Elvis Presley memorabilia went on sale. Some 300 lots, including stage suits, record collections and jewelry, went for about $324,000 in the one-day sale conducted simultaneously in London and Berlin. The only items that didn’t find buyers were a lock of hair snipped from Elvis’ famous sideburns in 1972, his grand piano, his army uniform and two of his glitzy 1970s stage suits. His 1960s Gretsch guitar was one of the biggest moneymakers, fetching $66,240.
  • Today in 1997, Kenny Chesney picked up his first #1 single in Billboard: “She’s Got It All.”
  • Today in 2000, Faith Hill joined Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Drew Barrymore and others on “Sophisticates Hairstyle Guide’s” “Top 10 Best Styled Women of 2000” list.
  • Today in 2001, Blake Shelton celebrated his fifth week at the top of the country charts with his debut single, “Austin.” He was the first new artist to earn this distinction since Billy Ray Cyrus garnered it in 1992 with “Achy Breaky Heart.”
  • Today in 2004, Kris Kristofferson and former record executive Jim Foglesong were named the 2004 inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2006, George Strait, Sonny James and session guitarist Harold Bradley were announced as the 2006 inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2007, Brad Paisley and George Strait lead the pack with five nominations apiece for the 41stannual Country Music Association awards.
  • Today in 2012, Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” video premiered on CMT, MTV and VH1.
  • Today in 2014, Luke Bryan fell off the stage at the Klipsch Music Centerin Noblesville, Indiana. He was uninjured.
  • Today in 2015, William Lee Golden married Simone Staley at the Rosewall in downtown Nashville. His fellow Oak Ridge Boys: Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen and Richard Sterban attended, of course. And afterwards? The newlyweds returned home for wine and pizza.
  • Today in 2016, Taylor Swift reported for jury duty in Nashville. She was considered for serving on a domestic violence case, but was dismissed before the day is over.
  • Today in 2017, Florida Georgia Line was paired with The Backstreet Boys as a new episode of “CMT Crossroads” debuted. The acts teamed up on “As Long As You Love Me,” “Cruise,” “Dirt,” “Smooth,” “H.O.L.Y.” and “God, Your Mama, And Me.”
  • Today in 2018, Jake Owen headlined the inaugural concert at Regions Field, a minor-league baseball park in Birmingham – where he was joined on the bill by Chris Janson and Jordan Davis.
  • Today in 2018, Brad Paisley brought a couple – identified as ‘Ralph and Shannon’ – on stage at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey…where Ralph popped the question. As a bonus, Brand serenaded them with “Then.”
  • Today in 2018, after the controversial Westboro Baptist Church accused Brett Eldredge and Devin Dawson of “promoting fornication,” Dawson used the attack to promote a show on Twitter…and encouraged fans to “Come fornicate” with the singers at Yallapalooza.
  • Today in 2018, John Mellencamp, a co-writer of “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” receives the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, which recognized his use of art as a catalyst for social change.

Leaks and possible crack threaten to delay NASA moon launch

Posted on by Sam Parsons

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Fuel leaks and a possible crack discovered during final liftoff preparations are threatening to delay the launch of NASA’s mighty new moon rocket Monday on its shakedown flight with three test dummies aboard. As precious minutes ticked away, NASA repeatedly stopped and started the fueling of the Space Launch System rocket with nearly 1 million gallons of super-cold hydrogen and oxygen because of a leak. Later in the morning, a possible crack or some other defect was spotted. The rocket is set to lift off on a mission to put a crew capsule into orbit around the moon. The launch represents a major milestone in America’s quest to put astronauts back on the moon for the first time since the Apollo program ended 50 years ago.

Suicide Prevention Program Available to Farmers, Agribusiness This Fall

Posted on by Sam Parsons

AMES, Iowa – Although Iowa farmers can get ready for fall harvest, the stress they may face this time of year can be harder to prepare for. Weather extremes, labor challenges and time pressures can compound financial concerns like lower crop prices, higher input costs and larger debt burdens. The stress can be overwhelming. In response, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is continuing to offer virtual and in-person “Question. Persuade. Refer.” trainings, also known as QPR.

“QPR is a suicide prevention program that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicidal thoughts, and how to ask someone whether they are thinking about suicide,” stated Demi Johnson, behavioral health program specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Participants also learn how to persuade someone to get help and how to refer them to appropriate help.”

ISU Extension and Outreach is offering QPR during September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month, and throughout the fall. ISU Extension and Outreach will offer virtual QPR classes from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates: Sept. 7, 14, 19, 21 and 28; Oct. 3 and 19; Nov. 2 and 16; and Dec. 14. Private classes for groups of 15-30 participants are also available upon request. Pre-registration is required for all programs. To register, go to https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/QPR. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, award #2020-70028-32728, funds this program.

“We encourage farmers, agribusiness professionals and others to participate in the training. Those who have already taken QPR might chose to take the class again as a refresher. This offers previous participants an opportunity to improve their knowledge, skill and effectiveness if they need to respond to someone they may be concerned about,” Johnson said.

For more information, contact Demi Johnson at demij@iastate.edu.

Knoxville Cancer Run Set for September 15-16

Posted on by Sam Parsons

The Knoxville Cancer Relay team announced that the dates for their ninth annual cancer run event are set for September 15-16. Last year, the Knoxville Cancer run raised over $25,000, and this year, the goal is to once again crack $25,000 in donations. The event is run through the American Cancer Society. To learn more about how you can contribute, contact the local ACS rep, Denise Conrad, at 641-295-3095 or visit this link.

Sen. Chuck Grassley Visits Sigourney for Q&A

Posted on by Sam Parsons

On Friday, Iowa senator Chuck Grassley held a community Q&A at Barn Wired in Sigourney, and answered questions on topics ranging from education to health care to the student debt crisis. One of the topics Senator Grassley discussed was the ongoing debate about capping insulin prices. Grassley explained that his opposition to a bill passed by the Democrats that would have capped insulin prices at $35 was related to a lack of language regarding pharmaceutical benefit managers, or PBMs.

Grassley is running for his eighth term in the US senate this year and is currently opposed by Democrat Mike Franken. Most recent polling data showed Grassley having roughly an 8 point lead in the race.

Naomi Judd’s Autopsy Confirms Death By Suicide

Posted on by Bob Ballard

The official report on Naomi Judd’s cause of death has been released. The autopsy report, released Friday, confirms what the family has hinted at: she committed suicide. The docs show the Judd’s matriarch shot herself. It happened a day before the group’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In a statement to the Associated Press, the family shared “We have always shared openly both the joys of being family as well as its sorrows, too. One part of our story is that our matriarch was dogged by an unfair foe. She was treated for PTSD and bipolar disorder, to which millions of Americans can relate.”

The report also found medication in Naomi’s system consistent with PTSD and bipolar treatment.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1977,three people were arrested by police in Memphis, Tennessee charged with attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley, who had been buried at the local Forest Hill cemetery a week and a half earlier. As a result of the incident, Elvis’ dad, Vernon, arranged to have the bodies of both his son and wife Gladys moved and re-buried side-by-side on the grounds of the Graceland mansion.
  • Today in 1979,“The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1981,Ronnie Milsap topped the country singles chart with “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me.”
  • Today in 1989,Randy Travis’ album, “An Old Time Christmas,” was released.
  • Today in 1989,Kenny Rogers’ “Christmas In America” album was released.
  • Today in 1995,Faith Hill’s “It Matters To Me” album was released.
  • Today in 2000,“Pollstar” announced that Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s “Soul 2 Soul” tour was the largest grossing country tour of the summer.
  • Today in 2000,the “Strong Heart” album by Patty Loveless arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2002,Alan Jackson was nominated for a record 10 CMA awards, including Entertainer of the Year. In fact, his 10 nominations beat the previous record of 9, which was set by Merle Haggard in 1970.
  • Today in 2005, Alabama, Glen Campbell and DeFord Bailey were revealed as the latest inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2011, Luke Bryan’s single, “I Don’t Want This Night To End,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2017, Following his performance of “Lonely Eyes,” Chris Young was invited by Vince Gill to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Young says yes and closes the Opry edition with a performance of “Sober Saturday Night.”
  • Today in 2017, Miranda Lambert arrives in Houston with her MuttNation charity to rescue animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. They save more than 100 in the ensuing days.

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