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4th Annual Bark & Boo-A-Que With Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter and Mahaska Drug

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By Sam Parsons

This Saturday is Mahaska Drug’s 4th Annual Bark & Boo-A-Que and bake sale in partnership with the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. We chatted with Deb Van Engelenhoven, a member of the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Board and employee of Mahaska Drug, who gave some of the details.

The 4th Annual Bark & Boo-A-Que will take place in the Mahaska Drug parking lot this Saturday from 10am-2pm, and will also feature appearances from local authors Dan Nance and Merle Mann as well as adoptable dogs from the animal shelter and more. You can stop by Mahaska Drug or call the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter at 641-673-3991 for questions. The flier is also available below.

Shania Twain Says Dinner With Oprah Winfrey Turned Sour After Talk Of Religion

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Shania Twain says there’s one subject she could not talk to Oprah Winfrey about. During an appearance on the “Table Manners with Jessie Ware and Lennie Ware” podcast, Shania says a dinner with Oprah took a turn when the subject of religion came up.

Shania says dining with Oprah was one of the “most memorable” dinners she had. “It was great to just sit and have real talks, but as soon as we started talking about religion, it all went sour,” she said, adding, “So, I said, ‘Let’s stop talking about religion.”

Shania says the problem was Oprah is “quite religions,” while Shania says she’s more “spiritual.”

“There was no room for debate, and I like to debate,” she said. “Canadians like to debate everything. So, I’m like, ‘Oh, OK. It’s time to change the subject.’”

  • ONE MORE THING! Shania appears topless for the artwork for her latest single “Waking Up Dreaming,” and the whole thing was her idea. “I styled that photograph myself. It was all about taking off the bra, taking off the shirt, tying the shirt around my waist,” she tells People. “This is a statement of being comfortable in my own skin and just being really myself.” As for anyone who may criticize the cover, she notes, “You have to be strong. I never really get angry with criticism. You can’t please everybody, that’s normal.”

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1976, Jerry Lee Lewis was arrested. He was celebrating his birthday by popping off a few rounds on his .357 Magnum. Two of those rounds hit bass player Butch Owens square in the chest. Amazingly, Owens survived and “The Killer” was later charged with setting-off a firearm within city limits.
  • Today in 1980, Ronnie Milsap released his “Greatest Hits” collection.
  • Today in 1984, Keith Whitley made his debut on the country charts with “Turn Me On To Love.”
  • Today in 1987, the Judds’ “Christmas Time With The Judds” project and the “Just Us” album by Alabama arrived in stores.
  • Today in 1993, Mark Chesnutt won the CMA Horizon Award.
  • Today in 1993, Vince Gill had a lot to celebrate. Not only was his album, “I Still Believe In You,” certified double platinum, but he also took home 5 trophies (including Entertainer of the Year) at the CMA Awards.
  • Today in 1993, Willie Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 1995, Tracy Lawrence topped the singles charts with “If the World Had a Front Porch.”
  • Today in 1998, Martina McBride released her first holiday album, “White Christmas,” and Lorrie Morgan released “Secret Love,” her album of pop standards.
  • Today in 1999, Garth Brooks’ NBC-TV special, “In The Life of Chris Gaines,” premiered.
  • Today in 2000, Faith Hill’s album, “Faith,” was certified for multi-platinum sales of five million.
  • Today in 2000, Keith Urban made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2004, Randy Travis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Today in 2005, Kenny Chesney’s “Who You’d Be Today” video and Toby Keith’s “Big Blue Note” debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2009, Miranda Lambert’s album, “Revolution,” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2011, John Rich and his wife, Joan, welcomed their son, Colt Daniel Rich.
  • Today in 2014, Eric Paslay’s “She Don’t Love You” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2015, Dierks Bentley celebrated 10 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Among the songs in his extended set were “What Was I Thinkin’,” “Settle For A Slowdown,” “Free And Easy (Down The Road I Go)” and “Home.”
  • Today in 2015, Reba McEntire and Little Big Town members Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman made a surprise appearance at a Nashville club, singing “Jolene” with The Shadowboxers at the Basement East.
  • Today in 2017, it was a big day for Kenny Chesney. His singles “Save It For A Rainy Day” and the Grace Potter collaboration, “Wild Child,” went gold He also earns a platinum single for the P!nk duet, “Setting The World On Fire”
  • Today in 2017, Shania Twain’s “Now” album was released.
  • Today in 2017, Miranda Lambert’s single “Vice” is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. On the same day, “Think Of You,” the Chris Young duet with Cassadee Pope, was certified platinum and Brad Paisley snags a single, “Perfect Storm,” also went gold.
  • Today in 2018, Willie Nelson headlined a fundraising concert for Texas Democratic congressional candidate Beto O’Rourke, playing for 50,000 people at Auditorium Shores in Austin. Also on the bill were Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real and Joe Ely.
  • Today in 2018, Carrie Underwood’s “Cry Pretty” hit #1 on the Billboard country albums chart.
  • Today in 2019, Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s third Dance Party To End Alz raises $350,000 for charity at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. Performances for the ’80s-themed event include Jamie O’Neal’s “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” Hunter Hayes’ “Footloose,” Shenandoah’s “Two Dozen Roses” and Brad Paisley’s “Dixieland Delight.”
  • Today in 2020, Mac Davis diedin Nashville several days after undergoing heart bypass surgery. A recording artist, actor and TV host, he earned country hits with “It’s Hard To Be Humble” and “Texas In My Rear View Mirror” and penned hits for Elvis Presley, Bobby Goldsboro and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition.
  • Today in 2020, Luke Combs was named the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s Artist/Songwriter of the Year for the second straight year.

Osky Volleyball Drops 5-Setter to Pella Christian

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By Sam Parsons

Less than 24 hours removed from an emotional 5-setter against #3 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on Monday, the Oskaloosa Indians found themselves in another match that went the distance on Tuesday, this time against conference foe Pella Christian. This time, it wouldn’t go the way of the Indians.

The opening set was tightly contested with Oskaloosa leading 21-18 late, but Pella Christian went on 7 point run to shock the Indians and take a 1-0 lead.

The Indians were able to overcome that shock with a dominant performance in the second set. Osky started the set on a 5 point run and never looked back, cruising their way to a 25-15 victory to tie it at 1-1. The good times kept rolling for Osky in the third set as they found themselves up 20-11, looking poised to put the Eagles away in short order, but the Eagles, in a harbinger of things to come, would not quit, scoring 9 of the next 10 points to get right back into the set. Osky held them off 25-21 to take a 2-1 lead, but that lead was far from secure.

Pella Christian went toe-to-toe with Osky from then on, winning a tense fourth set 25-22 to tie it up and send the match to a fifth set, which wound up being the most gripping one of the night. Neither team led by more than 3 points at any time in the set and ultimately it went to extra points, with each team facing match point multiple times before the Eagles finished it with a 3 point run from being down 18-17 to win it 20-18.

Oskaloosa (12-9) will host Grinnell next Tuesday in their penultimate Little Hawkeye Conference game of the season. Pella Christian (14-8) travels to Greene County for a tournament on Saturday.

Ian just shy of a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Florida

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Ian has rapidly intensified off Florida’s coast, gaining top winds of 155 mph, just shy of the most devastating Category 5 hurricane status. Ian is pushing a storm surge that could cause catastrophic damage along the state’s heavily populated Gulf Coast from Bonita Beach to the Tampa Bay region. Forecasters say the stretch from Naples to Sarasota is at highest risk. At least 2.5 million people were ordered to evacuate. Winds and rain have begun intensifying, a day after Ian battered the western tip of Cuba, leaving the entire island without electricity.

State budget surplus tops $1.9 billion

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By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa)

The State of Iowa has a more than $1.9 billion budget surplus.

Governor Reynolds has announced the state has $830 million in reserve funds and holds more than a billion in its Taxpayer Relief Fund. Larger than expected corporate tax payments are triggering a corporate tax cut as well.

In a written statement, Governor Reynolds said it shows tax cut critics were wrong and “growth oriented policies and fiscal restraint” are paying off. House Democratic Whip Lindsay James of Dubuque said instead of lowering costs for Iowans and investing in public schools, Reynolds “is celebrating another huge handout to corporations.”

The last state fiscal year ended June 30, however this is the week the books are officially closed. That’s so late-arriving payments or expenses are accounted for in the previous state budget.

Marion County Board of Supervisors Discusses Junction 92 Shop, Statues in Downtown Knoxville

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By Sam Parsons

The Marion County Board of Supervisors met yesterday and had a discussion with the city of Knoxville about the possibility of placing statues on the courthouse square in downtown Knoxville. The city proposed placing the statues, which would be models of famous sprint car drivers, on county property near the courthouse, but ultimately the board did not take action on the proposal, citing concerns about using county property for something specific to the city.

The board also discussed funding proposals for its planned Junction 92 shop project, which has been in the planning process for a few years. County engineer Tyler Christian presented a few proposals, recommending one template in particular that featured a down payment of 51-59%.

The board ultimately advised the engineer’s office to further explore the down payment option in the hopes of receiving a more robust proposal in the near future. The next Marion County Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for October 11.

Mahaska Connect Links Residents, Services

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OSKALOOSA – Life has been a challenge for many Americans now and for the foreseeable future. The same can be said for many of Mahaska County’s homeless and near-homeless residents. Love INC has helped provide support for many of those challenges.

Love INC, a partnership churches, is once again hosting Mahaska Connect. This year’s event will be held at Central United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. This the third year the organization has hosted Mahaska Connect to link neighbors with services that may be difficult to obtain. The past two events have had upwards of 100 attendees each year.

“Love INC of Mahaska County is hosting Mahaska Connect to bridge the gap between our neighbors needing assistance, and the church and community resources they need,” said executive director Susan Doolan. “It is a great testimony as our community comes together to help our neighbors.”

Many times, neighbors do not know where to go for certain services or how to obtain the services. The inability to adequately interact with legal services, courthouse offices, personal services and other obstacles have created frustration for neighbors.

Love INC and its community partners is providing an opportunity for those who need services from legal to personal care, or just someone to talk to may find those resources. Mahaska Connect will link homeless or near-homeless with the opportunity to access a number of services free of charge.

Legal services, such as court for minor offenses and securing birth certificates; personal care such as haircuts, housing information, medical and vision screenings, vaccinations; housing information, counseling services and a multitude of other services. Brunch will be provided. For more information, contact Love INC at 641-676-3750.

Jimmy Buffett Cancels Rest Of 2022 Tour After Brief Hospitalization

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Jimmy Buffett is coming off the road for the rest of the year. The singer just announced he’s postponing the remaining dates on his “Life on the Flipside” tour, blaming “health issues and brief hospitalization.”

“Jimmy will need to refrain from touring for the rest of the year,” reads a post on social media. “On doctor’s orders he must take time off to recuperate and heal,” adding, “Jimmy looks forward to getting back on stage next year.”

Two shows at the MGM Grande in Las Vegas, originally scheduled for next month, have been moved to March 4th and 11th, 2023, and an October San Diego show will happen sometime next year. Two dates, in Salt Lake City, Utah and Nampa, Idaho, have unfortunately been canceled.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1928, the first recording session in Nashville took place at the YMCA. One of the first acts to be recorded was Warmack’s Gully Jumpers.
  • Today in 1956, RCA Records credited Elvis Presley with selling more than 10-million records in his first year with the label.
  • Today in 1968, Jeannie C. Riley went to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “Harper Valley P.T.A.”
  • Today in 1974, Waylon Jennings’ “I’m A Ramblin’ Man” resided at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
  • Today in 1983, the “Man Of Steel” album by Hank Williams Jr. was released.
  • Today in 1984, George Strait’s album “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” arrived in stores.
  • Today in 1991, Garth Brooks’ album, Ropin’ the Wind, became the first country music album to debut at # 1 on Billboard’s pop album chart. The project also took the top spot on the country albums chart. In fact, Brooks’ two previous albums, “No Fences” and “Garth Brooks,” held the # 2 and #5 positions on the country chart at the same time.
  • Today in 1993, the “Easy Come, Easy Go” album by George Strait, as well as Reba McEntire’s “Greatest Hits, Volume II” album were released.
  • Today in 1993, the album, “I Still Believe In You,” by Vince Gill was certified double platinum.
  • Today in 1995, the “Something Up My Sleeve” album by Suzy Bogguss was certified gold.
  • Today in 1995, Garth Brooks’ album, “The Hits,” was certified for sales of 8-million.
  • Today in 1995, Tracy Lawrence topped the country charts with the single, “If The World Had A Front Porch.”
  • Today in 1996, the Judds staged a mini reunion at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mt. View, California. They sang the heartfelt ballad, “Grandpa.”
  • Today in 1998, Alabama’s “For The Record – 41 Number One Hits” album by Alabama was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1999, Clint Black’s “D’lectrified” album, Garth Brooks’ “In…the Life Of Chris Gaines” project were released.
  • Today in 1999, Kenny Rogers’ album, “She Rides Wild Horses,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2000, Billy Gilman’s new video, “Oklahoma,” debuted on CMT’s “Delivery Room.”
  • Today in 2001, Jamie O’Neal’s debut album, “Shiver,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 2002, Diamond Rio tidied up at #1 in Billboard with their single, “Beautiful Mess.”
  • Today in 2004, Rascal Flatts’ “Feels Like Today” album was released.
  • Today in 2009, Trace Adkins’ “All I Ask For Anymore” video debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2010, A mass of artists performed “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” as the Grand Ole Opry House reopened following May floods. They include Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and Little Jimmy Dickens.
  • Today in 2014, Dierks Bentley raised $335,000 for charity with his annual Miles & Music For Kids motorcycle ride and concert in Nashville. The lineup also features Chris Young, Kip Moore, Randy Houser and Jon Pardi.
  • Today in 2016, Kellie Pickler and her husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs, were honored by the Defense Department with the Spirit of Hope award in Washington, D.C.
  • Today in 2018, “Rainy Night In Georgia” songwriter Tony Joe White made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2019, little 10-year-old Makenna Wallace brought a sign to Eric Church’s concert at the Chase Center in San Francisco, asking for a donation for a new school playground. She got it – he pledged $10-thousand from the stage.
  • Today in 2019, songwriter/producer busbee died from a form of brain cancer. He oversaw sessions by Maren Morris, Keith Urban and Lauren Alaina, and authored such titles as Hunter Hayes’ “Storm Warning,” Lady A’s “You Look Good” and Carly Pearce’s “Every Little Thing.”
  • Today in 2019, Neal McCoy welcomed Diamond Rio for his annual East Texas Angel Network benefit concert at the Belcher Center in Longview.
  • Today in 2019, Hunter Hayes performd for soldiers at Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, North Carolina.
  • Today in 2020, the Luke Combs single, “Better Together,” hit the airwaves. On the same day, Michael Ray’s “Whiskey And Rain” was released.
  • Today in 2021, Connie Smith invited Mandy Barnett to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2021, Alan Jackson revealed on NBC’s “Today” that he had been diagnosed with a degenerative nerve disease (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder) 10 years prior. The illness adversely affects his ability to tour and perform.

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