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Allegations of Impropriety Revealed in Ottumwa Chiropractor Case

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By Clark Kauffman (Iowa Capital Dispatch)

The state of Iowa has now disclosed the allegations of impropriety it levied against an Ottumwa chiropractor seven months ago.

The records show the chiropractor faced disciplinary charges related to the same alleged conduct in 2022, resulting in his license being suspended and then reinstated. This time, the conduct resulted in the chiropractor agreeing to surrender his license.

The disclosure, made in response to a formal Open Records Law request from the Iowa Capital Dispatch, comes in the wake of the state asserting that specific allegations of misconduct made against licensed professionals are considered “investigative” information that must be kept confidential.

The newly disclosed information involves the board’s March 2023 allegation that on Feb. 16, 2022, Lindberg performed chiropractic adjustments on a 10-year-old male child without the consent of the child’s parents.

Lindberg allegedly kissed the child on the top of his head, hugged him, and commented on how cute he was while telling him he could “come back any time, that he did not have to bring his mom, and that he could bring his friends.”

According to the board, Lindberg “did not ask any medical history prior to the treatment and failed to keep adequate records that complied with the regulations for record keeping.”

Mel Brooks Musical “Young Frankenstein” Comes to the Central College Stage

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PELLA — “It’s Alive!” The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Central College will present “Mel Brooks Musical: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” 7 p.m. Oct. 25-28 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Kruidenier Center on Central’s campus.

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, “The Producers,” comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapted his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!

The plotline focuses on the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) who inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

The original Broadway show was directed and choreographed by Susan Strohman. At Central, C.D. Adamson, associate professor of theater, is directing with musical direction provided by Sean Stephenson, associate professor of music. Cynthia Prickett-Beschel is the choreographer. Kate Kanne Smith, assistant professor of theatre, is the costume designer and Ron Rybkowski, technical director of theatre and lecturer, is serving as scenic and lighting designer.

The show is rated R for adult content and language. Children under 12 years old are not recommended to attend this show. Tickets are on sale at central.universitytickets.com.

CHRIS STAPLETON HEADLINING FIRST-EVER “HEROES & HEADLINERS” CONCERT

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Chris Stapleton will be one of the headliners for the inaugural “Heroes & Headliners” concert to recognize and pay tribute to veterans and their families. The concert, put on by Walmart, will also feature rock band Imagine Dragons and r&b singer H.E.R. The concert will be held at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater and will highlight donations of up to $4M for veteran organizations from Walmart, its customers, and the Walmart Foundation.

The concert will be held on Veteran’s Day (November 11) and will be hosted by Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek. Fans will be able to stream the sold-out concert live on Walmart.com/Live, Facebook, X/Twitter and YouTube.

Source: The Music Universe

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1975, John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain Christmas” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1980, the albums, “The Best Of Eddie Rabbitt” and “Horizon,” by Eddie Rabbitt were both certified gold.
  • Today in 1981, Juice Newton’s “The Sweetest Thing (I’ve Ever Known)” debuted on the country singles charts.
  • Today in 1991, Garth Brooks’ “No Fences” album was certified for sales of 5-million copies.
  • Today in 1991, Alan Jackson’s album, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1993, Garth Brooks gave a fan a signed guitar at a North Dakota concert after she gave him a picture she had commissioned just for him.
  • Today in 1993, Clay Walker and his wife, Lori, were married.
  • Today in 1993, George Strait topped the charts with the single, “Easy Come, Easy Go.”
  • Today in 1995, Alan Jackson’s “Greatest Hits Collection” album was released.
  • Today in 1997, the Garth Brooks/ Trisha Yearwood duet, “In Another’s Eyes,” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
  • Today in 1998, Sawyer Brown played their 3000th show in front of 15,000 fans in Salt Lake City, Utah. The concert offered the band a bit of déjà vu – the venue was where they performed their first gig as a headline act in the mid-’80s
  • Today in 2000, it was revealed that Clint Black and his lovely wife, Lisa Hartman Black, were expecting their first child. On May 8th of 2002, the couple welcomed Lily Pearl as the newest member of the Black family. Their happy news wasn’t revealed until the following day, when “Early Show” co-host Jane Clayson announced the joyous arrival to the world during the 36th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
  • Today in 2000, Faith Hill topped the list of nominees for the first annual “My VH1 Music Awards” with 5 nods. At the ceremonies that followed on November 30th, Faith scored trophies in the “Woman of the Year,” “Do You Want Fries With That Album?” and “Sexiest Video” categories.
  • Today in 2000, the “Another Rosie Christmas” album, which featured the Dixie Chicks singing with Rosie O’Donnell was released. Chris Cagle’s debut album, “Play It Loud,” also arrived in stores for the first time – it was re-released the following June with bonus tracks.
  • Today in 2002, LeAnn Rimes sang the national anthem prior to Game 5 of the World Series where the Giants beat the Anaheim Angels, 16-4.
  • Today 2005, Montgomery Gentry, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley taped a performance for CBS’ “I Walk The Line: A Night For Johnny Cash.”
  • Today in 2006, Trace Adkins performed the national anthem before Game 3 of the World Series. The Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers, 5-0.
  • Today in 2006, Big Machine released Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut album.
  • Today in 2010, Don Williams and Jimmy Dean are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2012, Randy Travis and The Avett Brothers shot an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • Today in 2014, Little Big Town performed the national anthem before Game 3 of the World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco. The Kansas City Royals edged out the Giants, 3-2.

Theft of 2 million dimes from truckload of coins from US Mint leaves four facing federal charges

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities have released more details and unsealed charges in the theft of more than 2 million dimes earlier this year from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.

The truck driver was bound for Miami when he pulled into a parking lot to sleep on April 13. During the night, thieves made off with a portion of its cargo of $750,000 in dimes, a shipment weighing about six tons, authorities had said earlier.

Thousands of coins were left scattered all over the lot in northeast Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that prosecutors contend that the theft — which they now say totaled $234,500 in stolen dimes — was part of a spree of robberies from tractor-trailers passing through the region that also netted the thieves frozen crab legs, shrimp, meat, beer and liquor.

Detectives said at the time that surveillance video showed six men, dressed in gray hoodies and armed with bolt cutters, approaching the truck in the middle of the night and breaking into it, then loading the coins into smaller bags and into a waiting truck.

The indictment unsealed Friday alleges that after the theft, thousands of dimes were converted into cash at coin machines in Maryland or through deposits to at least four different suburban Philadelphia banks, the newspaper reported.

Four Philadelphia men — 25-year-old Rakiem Savage, 31-year-old Ronald Byrd, 30-year-old Haneef Palmer and 32-year-old Malik Palmer — face conspiracy, robbery, theft of government money and other charges.

Messages seeking comment on the charges were sent Monday to attorneys for Savage and Malik Palmer; court documents don’t list attorneys for Byrd and Haneef Palmer, and a message could not be left at a number listed for the latter.

Iowans Urged to Safely Dispose of Prescription Medications on Take Back Day

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DES MOINES — National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 28th, and the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Office of Drug Control Policy encourages Iowans to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused and unneeded medications. Local law enforcement agencies and pharmacies are teaming up to collect leftover prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as part of this special one-day event held each spring and fall. The spring collection, held in April, netted over 3,800 pounds of old medicine from Iowans. To date, Iowans have safely disposed of over 98 tons of unused medications at these events.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while educating the public about the potential for the dangerous misuse of opioid pain relievers and other drugs. “All of us can help reduce the risk of drug diversion and misuse, overdose, and even environmental contamination by properly disposing of unneeded medication,” said Susie Sher, Bureau Chief of the Office of Drug Control Policy.

Iowans can take excess medications to one of Iowa’s Prescription Drug Take Back locations, including nearly 400 permanent pharmacy and law enforcement center sites available on a year-round basis. For Iowa Take Back details, including education information and collection sites, visit: https://odcp.iowa.gov/programs/prescription-drug-take-backs.

Sites in Oskaloosa include Mahaska Drug, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, and the Oskaloosa Police Department.

Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back events will operate from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at designated sites across Iowa. As part of the national Prescription Drug Take Back program, the DEA also allows the collection of vaping devices and e-cigarettes from individuals, if batteries are first removed from the devices. For more information or to find a site near you, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.

Iowans needing help for drug using behaviors or mental health can go to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Service’s YourLifeIowa.org.

Ottumwa’s City-Wide Drop-Off Day is November 4

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OTTUMWA — The City of Ottumwa and Bridge City Sanitation will hold the Citywide Drop-Off Day on Saturday November 4, 2023 from 7am to 11am in the Hydro Parking Lot.

The Citywide Drop-Off Day is an annual event where residential solid waste customers have the opportunity to complete their spring cleaning by disposing of residential bulk items and solid waste for free. Customers should bring their items to the Hydro Parking Lot where they will be directed to dump their waste. Bridge City Sanitation will load the waste and haul everything to the Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill.

Construction debris, hazardous material, tires, recyclables, yard waste and commercial waste will not be accepted. Customers should be prepared to show a driver’s license with a City of Ottumwa address.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to host public event focused on strengthening Iowa’s community-based services in Oskaloosa

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OSKALOOSA — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host a public event as part of their HOMEtown Conversations series in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

During the event, HHS leadership will share updates on how they are redesigning community-based services (CBS) to help Iowans stay independent in their communities through their Hope and Opportunity in Many Environments (HOME) initiative. Events will also include a Q&A period and opportunities for Iowans to share feedback on how to improve the CBS system.

Iowans who need long-term services and supports should be able to live and thrive in a place that feels like home – where they receive services that support their ability to work, be active and enjoy life with people they love. The goal of HOME is to make sure that everyone has access to high-quality behavioral health, disability, and aging services in their communities and has the opportunity to thrive. Through HOMEtown Conversations events, Iowa HHS will gather input from Iowans who use community-based services, caregivers, providers and other invested community members to inform the future of HOME.  All are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts on how to improve these services and learn more about the HOME initiative.

WHO:  Elizabeth Matney, Director of Iowa Medicaid

WHEN: Wednesday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Oskaloosa Public Library

301 South Market St, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577

JELLY ROLL ANNOUNCES “BIGGEST TOY DRIVE IN NASHVILLE HISTORY”

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Jelly Roll is back at it. The singer/philanthropist has a little time on his hands, now that his “Backroad Baptism” tour has wrapped. He’s just announced on his socials what he’s doing with his off-time.

“What’s up Nashville and the surrounding areas? I am announcing the coolest thing I’ve ever announced. We are doing the biggest toy drive in Nashville history. This is the beginning of a lot more announcements to come. This is just day one of what will be the biggest partnered toy drive in Nashville history. I’m confident that we’re going to do it bigger than it’s ever been done.”

“Buy a toy from this Walmart store and donate it – the first 500 people to donate will get VIP access to see me perform live at the Walmart! The more donations we get the more songs I’ll do for y’all!”

The Walmart Jelly was referring to is the newly-opened Franklin, Tennessee Walmart. The toy drive is already underway, and with that kind of announcement, we’re sure that a) it’s already a massive success and b) those 500 VIP passes are long gone. See his announcement to the right.

Source: WhiskeyRiff

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1974, Charlie Rich’s album, “There Won’t Be Any More,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1992, the single, “Seminole Wind,” by John Anderson went to #1 on the country charts. The same day, John’s album with the same name was certified gold.
  • Today in 1993, Suzy Bogguss hit the top 10 with “Just Like The Weather.”
  • Today in 1996, Tracy Lawrence’s “Time Marches On” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1997, Barbara Mandrell gave her final musical performance at the Grand Ole Opry House, quitting music to concentrate on acting.
  • Today in 1999, Garth Brooks joined Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Aretha Franklin, Lenny Kravitz, John Mellencamp and others participates in Washington D.C. on the White House lawn for what was billed as the Concert of the Century.
  • Today in 2000, it was revealed that Garth Brooks had saved two boys from a house fire in Oklahoma three days earlier.
  • Today in 2000, John Michael Montgomery’s single, “The Little Girl,” topped the country charts. It was John Michael’s biggest song since 1993’s “I Swear” occupied the #1 spot on the charts for four weeks straight.
  • Today in 2000, the album, “Smoke Rings In The Dark,” by Gary Allan was certified gold.
  • Today in 2000, the Dixie Chicks’ “Fly” album was certified for sales of 7-million.
  • Today in 2000, Billy Gilman was recognized by two Hollywood trade magazines. He was named as one of the top 10 youths in entertainment by “Daily Variety” and was nominated for the “Young Star Award” from “The Hollywood Reporter.”
  • Today in 2001, the “Great Hits Collection” by Alan Jackson was certified for sales of 5-million.
  • Today in 2001, Reba McEntire’s “Greatest Hits Volume III: I’m A Survivor” project was released.
  • Today in 2001, Tracy Lawrence’s self-titled album arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2004, George Strait’s “I Hate Everything” takes a seat at #1 in Billboard.
  • Today in 2007, the “Raising Sand,” an album from Alison Krauss with Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2010, Blake Shelton became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Today in 2015, Carrie Underwood’s “Storyteller” album was released.
  • Today in 2017, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle and Mary Chapin Carpenter launched the Lantern Tour, a benefit for immigrants and refugees, at Nashville’s City Winery. Also appearing were Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, Shawn Colvin and Lila Downs.
  • Today in 2017, Vern Gosdin was posthumously inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the Music City Center. Also inducted were “Friends In Low Places” author Dewayne Blackwell, “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me” writer Walt Aldridge, “Chattahoochee” composer Jim McBride and “Live Like You Were Dying” writer Tim Nichols.
  • Today in 2017, Jason Aldean was the surprise performer for about 1200 conference attendees of the American Trucking Management Conference in Orlando.
  • Today in 2017, Shania Twain was a guest judge on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.”
  • Today in 2017, Luke Combs collects a gold single from the RIAA for “When It Rains It Pours.”

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