- Today in 1960, Patsy Cline became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1961, Johnny Horton’s “North to Alaska” reached #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 1982, a five-mile stretch of Gallatin Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee was renamed the Johnny Cash Parkway.
- Today in 1990, Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” album was certified quadruple-platinum.
- Today in 2000, Shania Twain won People’s Choice award for Favorite Female Music Performer.
- Today in 2004, Emmylou Harris and Dave Matthews cover the Lefty Frizzell classic “The Long Black Veil” as the latest addition of the Radney Foster-hosted “CMT Crossroads” debuts.
- Today in 2007, Rascal Flatts’ “Life Is A Highway” earned two People’s Choice awards, Carrie Underwood also won two awards. Kenny Chesney and Bon Jovi’s won an award for “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.”
- Today in 2009, Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA” was released.
- Today in 2012, Blake Shelton achieved gold and platinum singles for “God Gave Me You.”
- Today in 2015, Toby Keith performed “Beer For My Horses” to launch “CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party,” a 90-minute special celebrating the college football championship game. The lineup also featured Thomas Rhett, Lady Antebellum, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Brett Eldredge and Big & Rich.
- Today in 2017, Little Big Town performed the national anthem before the BCS National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, where the Clemson Tigers beat the Alabama Crimson Tide, 35-31.
TAG SEARCH RESULTS FOR: ""
Pella Wellness Consortium to Present Lyndsey Fennelly
Posted on by Sam Parsons
PELLA — The Pella Wellness Consortium is pleased to welcome Lyndsey Fennelly, a motivational speaker, former standout Iowa State University basketball player and successful businesswoman, to a conversation about her mental health journey at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, at Central College Graham Conference Center.
The event is open to the public and includes a resource fair with local organizations and businesses sharing information about mental health services from 6:30 – 7 p.m. and 7:45-8:15 p.m. Light refreshments are available. An American Sign Language interpreter will be on site.
The former All-American basketball player is a passionate advocate for mental health education and care. Fennelly will share her own struggles with mental health and how she has learned to live it.
“The Pella Wellness Consortium wanted to launch the new year focused on mental health,” says Kristi Leonard, chair of the Pella Wellness Consortium and assistant dean of students at Central. “We must acknowledge that health and wellness programs include mental health. Lyndsey has a wonderful and compassionate journey that she will share.”
Fennelly graduated from ISU with a bachelor’s degree in sport management. She continued to coach basketball and teach basketball skills. She is a mother of two children and is married to Iowa State assistant basketball coach Billy Fennelly.
She has served as the color commentator for Mediacom Connections, a cable television company that broadcasts Iowa State’s women’s basketball team’s home games. She is with the All-Iowa Attack program as a skills trainer, while serving as the color analyst for the Iowa State women’s basketball road games. She continues to provide leadership, counsel, training and speaking opportunities to organizations, teams and programs.
The Pella Wellness Consortium hosts events open to the public to increase awareness about health and wellness concerns facing local residents. Fennelly’s program is sponsored by the Pella Community Foundation, Vermeer Charitable Foundation and Central’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
Iowa woman believed to be oldest person in US dies at 115
Posted on by Sam Parsons
LAKE CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa woman who was believed to be the oldest living person in the U.S. has died at the age of 115. Lampe & Powers Funeral Home in Lake City confirms that Bessie Laurena Hendricks, of Lake City, died Tuesday at the Shady Oaks Care Center. Hendricks celebrated her 115th birthday at the home on Nov. 7 and was listed last year by the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group as the country’s oldest living person until her death. Born in 1907, Hendricks was alive to witness news of the sinking of the Titanic, World War I and II, the Great Depression and both the Spanish flu and COVID-19 pandemics.
DNR Releases Water Summary Update for 2022
Posted on by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES — 2022 ended on a good note, with December’s precipitation above normal. While the precipitation numbers for November and December were encouraging, the state of Iowa saw its third year in a row of drought conditions. Wetter fall months have been common over the past few years, but despite recent wet months, precipitation deficits for the year are more than 8 inches. Streamflow, soil moisture, and shallow groundwater conditions are showing some improvement, but more rainfall is needed.
“The above-normal moisture in the last months of 2022 is good news, but the deficits for the year are still significant. We need more moisture throughout the winter and spring months to make a significant impact on drought conditions in Iowa,” said Tim Hall, Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ coordinator of hydrology resources. “January is the driest month of the year, but over the last four days we have received nearly the entire month’s worth of moisture – which is encouraging.”
For a thorough review of Iowa’s water resource trends, go to www.iowadnr.gov/
ISU Extension Hosting “The Benefits of Native Vegetation in Iowa’s Roadsides” Presentation Next Month
Posted on by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA — Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be hosting Ben Hoskinson, Mahaska County Roadside Vegetation Manager at a program to be held Tuesday, February 7, beginning at 7 pm. The presenter will speak about the history of Roadside Vegetation Management in Iowa and Mahaska County with discussion about where it all started and where we are now.
In mid 1970s alternatives to conventional roadside management started and led to Iowa becoming one of the first states to establish native vegetation on roadsides at city, county and state levels. Mahaska County began their program in the late 1990s; with Hoskinson as the IRVM since 2005. They restore and reconstruct native vegetation in county right-of-way to produce a cost-effective solution to roadside weed and erosion control. Over 50,000 acres have been established to native grasses, wildflowers, and other select types of vegetation in Iowa right of ways as Iowa’s plans are implemented along state and federal highways in addition to city and county roadsides.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend, but appreciated. Inclement weather will postpone the event. If in doubt, please call 641-673-5841, check local media, our website, and the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Mahaska County or Mahaska County Master Gardener Facebook pages.
Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their twentieth year. The local program organized after the county held their first training. The educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides current, research based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects. Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service. The program is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community. Mahaska County will be hosting a hybrid training February 20-April 28, with applications due February 3. To learn more visit https://extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/become-master-gardener
More information about this and other education events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; and www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm.
Luke Combs Announces New Album Coming in March
Posted on by Bob Ballard
If you need more Luke Combs in your life, buckle up! Combs has announced a new album coming March 24th with a whopping 18 tracks. This will be the fourth album dropped by Combs, following up on his most recent “Growin Up” in 2022.
Combs hasn’t release any details about his album. The singer dropped the surprise on Instagram simply saying “New album. 18 songs. March 24.” However, he has been teasing new songs, most recently posting a snippet of “Tattoo On A Sunburn” last month. We can only assume the full song will make it to his next album.
This day in Country Music History
Posted on by Bob Ballard
- Today in 1957, Elvis Presley made his final appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
- Today in 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis grabbed the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart with “Great Balls Of Fire.”
- Today in 1979, Don Williams reached #1 on the Billboard country chart with “Tulsa Time.”
- Today in 1983, Rosanne Cash reeled in her first gold album for “Seven Year Ache.”
- Today in 1990, Sawyer Brown’s Mark Miller married makeup artist Lisa Knight in Los Angeles.
- Today in 1998, Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rimes were each nominated for best Country Vocal Performance by a Female for their versions of “How Do I Live.” It was the first time in GRAMMY history that two renditions of the same song competed against each other.
- Today in 2005, Lee Ann Womack’s “I May Hate Myself In The Morning” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2007, Brad Paisley hit #1 on the Billboard chart with “She’s Everything.”
- Today in 2014, The Swon Brothers’ debut single, “Later On,” was released.
- Today in 2016, “Blue” was the first song performed during auditions as the final season of “American Idol” launches on FOX. Judge Keith Urban offers critiques as contestants perform “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way,” “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky,” “Chainsaw,” “Leavin’ On Your Mind,” “Follow Your Arrow” and “Last Name.”
MEET THE H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: “HADLEIGH”
Posted on by Bob Ballard
This week’s H & S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week is “Hadleigh”, an adorable 3 month old grey domestic medium-haired kitten. Hadleigh is a fluffy little ball of affection who loves to play and cuddle, and she gets along well with other cats. Hadleigh is fully vetted and vaccinated and would love to meet her new best friend!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Hadleigh or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.
Check out our visit about Hadleigh with Shanna from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
College scam mastermind Rick Singer gets 3.5 years in prison
Posted on by Sam Parsons
BOSTON (AP) — The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. Rick Singer’s punishment is the longest sentence handed down in the sprawling scandal that exploded into newspapers headlines in 2019. Singer pleaded guilty nearly four years ago to paying off entrance exam administrators and coaches to get often undeserving students into elite schools with inflated test scores and bogus athletic credentials. He also helped authorities build the case against dozens of others by secretly recording phone calls and meetings with wealthy parents who paid huge sums to get their kids into the school of their choice.
DNR stocking trout this month
Posted on by Sam Parsons
By Kate Peikes (Radio Iowa)
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will stock rainbow trout in five urban lakes and ponds this month for anglers who enjoy winter fishing.
Mike Steuck, the DNR’s regional fisheries supervisor for northeast Iowa, says trout get stressed in warmer water and can even die if the temperature is too high. “They don’t like temperatures higher than 70,” Steuck says. “So they’ll quit feeding. They act a little funny and they try and seek out colder water sources.”
Steuck says water temperatures are much cooler now, in the 30s, so it’s an ideal time for the DNR to stock the trout — and for Iowans to seek them out by casting a line. “We want people to catch them right away,” he says, “and take them home and see how good fish are to eat and see how much fun fishing is.”
Steuck says the DNR will stock one-to-two-thousand trout in lakes in Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Mason City and a few other locations. He says people catch the fish generally within a month after they’re stocked.
NEWSLETTER
Stay updated, sign up for our newsletter.
Thanks for signing up!