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William Penn University Drops Clive Location, Adds Johnston

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Additional Location to Provide Accessibility and Flexibility to Students

William Penn University will welcome students to their new metro location in Johnston on January 2, 2018. The Clive location closed as of December 31, 2017, however the Oskaloosa location will remain open.

The addition of the Johnston location makes classes more accessible to central Iowans by meeting student needs and increasing educational opportunities for both classroom and online learning. These programs are designed for people who would like to earn or finish their degree to fit their schedule. Classes begin every eight weeks. Bachelor degrees in accounting, business management, human resources management, psychology, sociology, human services and political science are offered. For graduate studies, William Penn also offers a Master of Business of Leadership degree. To learn more about these opportunities, visit www.wmpenn.edu/online.

William Penn’s Johnston Campus is located at Johnston Station, 5525 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, Iowa 50131. Enroll today at www.wmpenn.edu.

About William Penn University

William Penn University provides the opportunity for an educational experience with a focus on leadership, technology and the Quaker principles of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community and equality.

Wapello County Sheriff’s Log

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The following is a press release provided by the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, located in Ottumwa, Iowa. All charges are mere accusations and those arrested and/or charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017

• At 3:44 AM, Myles Dawayne Davis Sauer, 26, of 10582 194th Ave in Ottumwa, Iowa was arrested at E 2nd & Adams Street, Ottumwa. Sauer was arrested and charged with Violation of Restraining Order and on an Outstanding Warrant for FTA/Pretrial (THEFT).

• At 12:55 PM, Ryan Richard Reed, 21, of 210 N Caldwell in Ottumwa, Iowa was arrested at the Wapello County Law Center in Ottumwa on (2) Counts Pretrial Release Revocation.

Brantly Gilbert Won’t Partner with NRA Country

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Nobody can accuse Brantley Gilbert of being anti-gun rights, but in a recent article about country music’s relationship with gun culture, the singer reveals the surprising reason he refuses to officially partner with NRA Country.

Gilbert is one of country music’s loudest voices when it comes to gun ownership and the importance of supporting the Second Amendment. He even has a massive, all-encompassing back tattoo of the Second Amendment, featuring two large pistols aimed downward, followed by the text of the amendment.

Despite his avid support of gun rights, Gilbert tells Rolling Stone Country that he has deliberately refrained from partnering with NRA Country, which is the specific country music outreach arm of the National Rifle Association, throughout his career, though he has played one concert for the organization. In an article titled Inside Country Music’s Uneasy Relationship With Gun Control, Gilbert states that he wants to remain his own man when it comes to these kinds of issues.

“I don’t want to draw the line from myself to any other organization to blur the lines with what my moral compass is,” he stated, adding, “I’m not quite on-board with everything that some people represent, so I do like to stand alone for that reason.”

The national debate over gun control has been reignited in the wake of the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, which killed 58 people and wounded more than 500 more, as well as a deadly mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Gilbert has spoken onstage before about the importance of the rights to bear arms, and the Georgia native tells RSC that his views on the topic are colored by his upbringing.

“I think it’s important for people to know that, hey, I’m not just riding around with more guns than I know what to do with waiting for something to pop off,” he cautioned. “It is strictly for my safety and the safety of my family. I would like to think that if they’re applauding that content or that rhetoric, I would venture to say that it’s a culturally-based response. They were raised similar and told, hey, if someone comes to harm you or your family, you do what you must to protect yourself and your family.”

Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Chely Wright, Cam, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are among the artists who have publicly expressed their support for common sense gun control measures, and Will Hoge went a step further, attacking the NRA and do-nothing politicians in an angry song titled “Thoughts & Prayers.”

Florida Georgia Line Join NYE Lineup

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Florida Georgia Line will be ringing in the new year as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2018 on ABC.

The country superstars will perform their current single, “Smooth,” as well as two of their cross-genre collaborations — Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be” and Hailee Steinfeld’s “Let Me Go.” Florida Georgia Line’s set will be broadcast from the Hollywood Party in Los Angeles on Dec. 31. They join previously-announced country act Kane Brown as well as Kelly Clarkson, BTS, Fitz and the Tantrums, Khalid, Marshmello, Shawn Mendes and Charlie Puth.
The event begins at 8PM ET on Dec. 31, shooting coast to coast from L.A. and New York’s Times Square.

FGL and Brown aren’t the only country singers who will appear. Sugarland — who recently announced their return as a duo with a new single “Still the Same” — will perform live from New York that night. Nick Jonas and Camilla Cabello have also been tapped to perform.

Florida Georgia Line are currently in the studio with the promise of new music in 2018.

Rose Hill Soybean Farmer Wins Legacy of Leadership Award

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Rose Hill native and long-time conservation advocate Mark Jackson was recognized with the Legacy of Leadership Award by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) during its annual awards banquet earlier this month in Ankeny.

Sponsored by Stine Seed Company, the award is given to an Iowa soybean farmer who has demonstrated a passionate and relentless commitment to growing the soybean industry in Iowa.

Along with his wife JoAnn and son Mike, Jackson grows soybeans and corn and manages a wean-to-finish swine operation on their Mahaska County farm. Jackson has served ISA since 2003 on various committees including research, market development and legislative efforts. Jackson is also past president of the Iowa Soybean Association and served nine years as a director with the American Soybean Association. He is also past chairman for the county Farm Bureau and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and a past director on the Iowa Soybean Promotion Board.

“It’s about leadership, passion and commitment,” said Jackson. “I’m surrounded by leaders who are dedicated to making the soybean industry better and I’m humbled that peers would recognize the small role I’ve played in that pursuit.”

Bill Shipley, ISA president, and David Thompson, Stine Seed Company, presented the award. For more information on the Iowa Soybean Association, visit iasoybeans.com.

Iowa Corn Provides Farmers Insights at Burlington Crop Fair

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JOHNSTON, Iowa – December 27, 2017– In the tradition of providing farmers the latest industry insights, the Harrison County Corn Growers along with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) will host a crop fair in Burlington, Iowa on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 8:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Comfort Suites at 1708 Stonegate Center Drive.

“The crop fairs give Iowa corn farmers access to information they might not get elsewhere,” explained Larry Buss, an ICPB director and farmer from Logan who chairs the Iowa Corn Grassroots Network, Membership & Checkoff (GNMC) Committee. “Crop fairs are customized to include topics that fit each region of the state, with opportunities for farmer-to- farmer learning and a chance to interact with subject area experts on a variety of topics including legislative policy, water quality, market development and risk management.”

Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided at noon to attendees.

9:00 a.m. Crop Weather Outlook 2018 – Elwynn Taylor, Extension Climatologist

10:00 a.m. Dicamba: Moving Forward in 2018 – Mike Owen, Iowa State University Extension Weed Management Specialist

11:10 a.m. Crop Market Outlook 2018 – Chad Hart, Iowa State University Extension Ag Climatologist

12:00 p.m. Lunch

R.S.V.P. to Pam Moore at pamm@merschmanseeds.com or by calling (319) 837-6111, ext. 2313.

“Through the power of your membership we are able to advocate at both the state and federal level for issues which directly impact your bottom-line. If you aren’t a member, I encourage you to join us today to have your seat at the table and get engaged on issues impacting your farm,” said GNMC committee

Vice Chair Roger Wuthrich, an ICGA director and a farmer from Bloomfield. Crop fair sponsors include Burlington Crop Advantage, Merschman Seeds, Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board.

Oskaloosa, Ottumwa Declares Snow Emergency

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A Snow Emergency has been declared for the City of Oskaloosa effective Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 12:00 midnight. The ordinance shall remain in effect until 5:00 pm Friday, December 29, 2017.

According to Oskaloosa Municipal Code, Chapter 10.48, Article II – Snow Emergency, all vehicles must be removed from city streets to allow crews to remove snow throughout and after the snow event. Vehicles parked on city streets during this time will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.

As a reminder, all property owners are responsible for clearing the sidewalks along their property twenty-four (24) hours after the snow has stopped falling as required by Oskaloosa Municipal Code 12.12.140 – Cleaning snow, ice and accumulations. Property owners can be ticketed and/or charged a fee by the city for failure to clear their sidewalks. A fee may also be charged if the city clears your sidewalks

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The City of Ottumwa’s Snow Emergency Ordinance will be placed into effect at 3 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2017.  Residents are reminded that while the Snow Emergency is declared, no parking is allowed on streets designated as “Snow Routes” until the emergency is lifted.   Snow Routes are marked with square blue signs showing a white snowflake.

Parking on non-snow emergency route streets rotates sides on a daily basis.  On the even numbered days, parking is allowed on the even numbered side of the street.  On the odd numbered days, parking is allowed on the odd numbered side of the street.

The Snow Emergency will remain in effect until further notice. While the Snow Emergency Ordinance is in effect, all vehicles parked out of compliance with the Ordinance are subject to being towed and impounded and a citation will be issued and fee charged for towing and impoundment.

During snow storms, City Public Works crews focus on keeping the snow routes and major streets open through the duration of the storm.  This allows essential and emergency travel around town even in the worst of conditions.  Once the snow stops, the focus shifts to clearing the side streets and residential areas.

During winter storms, City, County and State snowplows work hard to make roads passable. All motorists should be mindful that plow drivers cannot see directly behind their trucks and often stop or back up. Staying a safe distance behind a snowplow will protect you from possible injury and protect your car from sanding material that plows spread on slick roadways.

Newton Resident Arrested, Charged with Theft and Felon in Control of Firearm

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Owners of a rural farm residence northwest of Newton reported a burglary with multiple items missing, including a skid-loader and ATV on Tuesday, Dec. 26.

While deputies were investigating the incident, the owner reported seeing their skid-loader and ATV parked at a residence located at 1954 W 32nd Street N in Newton, IA.

Deputies made contact with a resident, identified as 34-year-old Matthew Bakalar of this residence. A subsequent investigation and search warrant at the property allowed deputies to recover suspected additional stolen property. Included in these items was a truck reported stolen to Newton Police Department on Dec. 21, and a handgun reported stolen from Marion County. Additional firearms were also recovered.

Investigation continues in this case. Deputies charged Bakalar with:

  • Theft First Degree (property valued in excess of $10,000) Class C Felony
  • Felon in Control of a Firearm- Class D Felony
  • Possession of a controlled substance- (3rd or subsequent offense) = Class D Felony
  • Theft Fourth Degree – Serious misdemeanor (handgun)

Bakalar was transported to the Jasper County Jail and is currently being held on $41,000 bond.

 

All criminal charges are merely allegations and the subject should be considered innocent until proven guilty.

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