Born on this day in 1944, Chris Hillman, one of the original members of The Byrds which in 1965 included Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, David Crosby, and Michael Clarke. Along with frequent collaborator Gram Parsons, Hillman was a key figure in the development of country rock, virtually defining the genre through his seminal work in The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers and later became the leader of the country rock act Desert Rose Band who had the 1988 US Country #1 hit “He’s Back and I’m Blue.”
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Proof Jason Aldean’s Baby is Cooler Than Us
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Jason Aldean spent his first day with his new baby boy cheering his Georgia Bulldogs football team to a win, and you can pretty much guarantee little Memphis’ stud profile is only going to expand from there.
Over the past nine months Aldean has provided plenty of detail about what he’s looking forward to as a first-time boy dad. In June, he told Taste of Country he can’t wait to take Memphis hunting and fishing, acknowledging that it will be a few years. There’s no reason he can’t get him excited about University of Georgia football or his Atlanta Braves right now though, right?
A love of sports, a name derived from one of the coolest men who ever walked planet Earth, and two fearsome looking dogs will aid Aldean’s baby boy as he grows.
Memphis Aldean Williams was born on Friday (Dec. 1) at 1:29PM CT, weighing 9 lbs., 5 oz. The married couple of two-plus years let fans in on many of the details about the planning and preparation for their first child together, with his wife Brittany frequently sharing bump pics or scenes from the nursery with fans on Instagram.
In addition to Memphis, Aldean has daughters Keeley and Kendyll from a previous marriage. They seemed to be as excited about getting a brother as Aldean was that a son was on the way.
Reported Burglary at Fremont Elementary, Individual Remains At Large
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According to a Mahaska County Sheriff’s press release, a representative from the Fremont Elementary School contacted the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office on report of a burglary.
The burglary occurred at the school the night prior to October 27, 2017. Approximately $9,000 worth of electronic devices had been taken from the school.
As a result of the investigation into this matter, on November 25, 2017, Sheriff’s Officials charged 28-year-old Joel Thorn Welch, Fremont, and 24-year-old Blake Tyler Cassatt, Fremont, with Burglary in the Third Degree and Theft in the Second Degree. Both individuals were also charged with Possession of Marijuana.
Arrest warrants were issued for both Welch and Cassatt.
Welch was arrested as his residence, pursuant to this warrant, on November 27th. Cassatt remains at large on his warrant.
Burglary in the Third Degree and Theft in the Second Degree are both class D felonies.
Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Against Toddler
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A rural Mahaska County man was recently arrested on sexual abuse warrant.
On November 8th, 2017, the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office received the complaint of a possible sexual abuse of a three and a half-year-old female at a rural address in Mahaska County.
Following an investigation in the complaint, the Sheriff’s Offices filed the charge of Second Degree Sexual Abuse, a class B felony, against 30-year-old Justin Douglas Schaefer.
A warrant was issued for Schaefer’s arrest.
Schaefer was taken into custody, pursuant to this warrant, on Friday, December 1. He was arrested in Taintor and transported to the Mahaska County Jail where he remains on a $50,000 bond.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this investigation by the Department of Human Services and the St. Luke’s Child Protection center located in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Main Awarded The Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
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An Oskaloosa project has been selected as one of only 14 across the state to receive funding through the prestigious Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant.
Jennifer Main, a local business and property owner, plans to use the grant to help fund the creation of an apartment above her Edward Jones office at 111 High Avenue East, also known as the Dixon Block, in downtown Oskaloosa. The Dixon Block is a contributing building to the Historic District and retains the beauty of the grand bay window which overlooks the town square.
Current plans for the apartment include two bedrooms, two bathrooms, full kitchen and laundry, new furnace and water heater, living and dining areas, a rear deck, and exterior alleyway access. Construction on the project is set to begin in early 2018, and is anticipated to be completed within a two year time frame.
Creation of upper story housing has been identified as a top priority of Main Street Oskaloosa/Iowa, and the City of Oskaloosa. The Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment completed in May of 2017, indicates a need for an additional 113 market-rate rental units, a larger demand than any other housing type.
Emily Brown, Oskaloosa Main Street Director, sees the downtown district as the perfect place for these types of apartments. “Our district has huge potential for these types of units. Between that and the wonderful incentives offered through programs like this one, it’s a no-brainer. One of our top priorities is to help facilitate as many upper story housing projects in the downtown area as we can over the next few years to fill the need. ”
Main’s project is not the first in the community to be selected to receive Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant funds. Other local projects funded by the grant include Trolley Place (2009), and the recently completed McMillen Building renovation, which includes a first floor commercial space and four second floor rental units (2015). Main’s project will receive the full $75,000 grant. In all, Oskaloosa has received over $225,000 in funds through the Challenge Grant program.
“The Main Street Iowa Challenge grants have proven to be catalysts for the revitalization of Iowa’s historic main streets,” said IEDA Director Debi Durham. “These projects demonstrate the ongoing financial commitment the people of our state – both our elected officials and private citizens – have made to the revitalization of our historic downtown districts. Rehabilitated downtown buildings create opportunities for new business and new residences in the core of our communities.”
“Each project must provide at least a dollar-for-dollar cash-match. In total, these projects will leverage three times the state’s investment into bricks and mortar rehabilitation. These projects will also have a significant economic impact within each district and have a direct impact on each community’s downtown revitalization efforts,” explained Main Street Iowa State Coordinator Michael Wagler.
The Challenge Grant program is funded through an appropriation from the Iowa Legislature. Since the first appropriation in 2002 through 2016, approximately $6.8 million in state and federal funds have leveraged over $45 million of private reinvestment. Over the life of the program, 138 projects in 49 Main Street Iowa commercial districts across the state have received funding.
“We are extremely grateful this grant program is offered. It has and continues to have a tremendous economic impact in our community” said Brown. “We are very excited to see this project come to fruition.”
The IEDA official press release featuring a complete list of grant recipients can be found at the following address: Iowa Economic Development.
Oskaloosa Main Street’s mission is to enhance downtown Oskaloosa as an attractive, unified and
economically sound commercial district by preserving the architectural heritage and communicating a
positive image.
Reopened Cold Case Leads to Arrest
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The recent reopening of a cold case in southeast Iowa has resulted in an arrest. Iowa DCI agent Ryan Kedley says 52-year-old Michael Syperda is now accused of killing Elizabeth Syperda, who was 22-years-old when she vanished in July of 2000 in Mount Pleasant.
“The case was picked up in the last year or two by an agent with the DCI in conjunction with the Henry County Sheriff’s office and the Mount Pleasant Police Department,” Kedley said.
Michael and Elizabeth Syperda were married, but estranged, at the time of her disappearance over 17 years ago. A Henry County grand jury on Wednesday indicted Michael Syperda on a charge of first-degree murder. He was arrested Thursday in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
“Once the arrest warrant for Mr. Syperda was active, there was not much of an issue taking him into custody,” Kedley said. “Once located, he was taken into custody without incident.”
Michael Syperda was never ruled out as a suspect in the case but until now, investigators maintained they had no solid evidence to arrest him. Kedley would not state what led them to file charges now.
“Once he actually has the opportunity to go to trial…the information discussed [before the grand jury] will be addressed during the trial, so at that time, more details of the investigation will be made public,” Kedley said.
One month before Elizabeth Syperda vanished, Michael was arrested for assaulting both his wife and her roommate. He eventually pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery and domestic abuse assault stemming from that incident. He received a suspended prison sentence and was placed on probation for five years. Syperda later moved to Colorado.
Black Bear Killed on I-80 Likely Same From Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties
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Photo previously taken on July 12, 2017.
The same black bear that was seen in Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties within the last few months is suspected to be dead.
Officials say that the black bear spotted several times in both Mahaska and Powesheik County was likely the same bear struck and killed by a car on Interstate 80 near Victor Thursday night.
Authorities say a 27-year-old Texas man was driving west on Interstate 80 shortly before 9:30 Thursday night when his minivan hit the bear.
The driver of the minivan wasn’t hurt and neither was his passenger, but the 250-pound bear died instantly. The van wound up in a ditch and had to be towed away.
Osky Boys Roll, Girls Fall in Little Hawkeye Opener Against Pella Christian
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The Oskaloosa basketball teams were back at it Friday night against Pella Christian to kick off Little Hawkeye Conference action this year.
The girls started things off but were behind the 8-ball immediately with a 25-8 first quarter for the Eagles. The game would get tougher from there, as PC outscored the Indians 25-7 in the second quarter. The Eagles would eventually cruise down the streatch for a 66-21 victory. Pella Christian is now 3-1 on the year while the Osky girls are 0-3.
Lindsey Holmberg led Osky with five points and two steals. Jillian Jennings and Ashley Drost each put in four points.
Kaley Wilson led PC with a game-high 21 points. She also filled up the stat sheet with three rebounds, four assists, five steals, and a block. Morgan Fopma also was in double figures with 15.
The boys’ game was the same story with the schools reversed as Osky would take their claim to an early advantage and eventually pull out to a 32-19 halftime lead. They would go up by over 20 before getting the 64-46 win. Osky is now 2-0 on the season and PC is 0-2.
Cole Henry was the headliner for the Indians with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, all game-highs. Jarad Kruse put in 15 points with 7 boards and four assists. Xavier Foster and Rian Yates each had 8 points for Osky. Spencer Tucker had five assists in setting up the offense.
For PC, Josh Van Gorp had 10 points and five rebounds. Dan Jungling finished with nine points.
Oskaloosa is back in action Saturday at Knoxville to face the Panthers. The girls start things at 3:30 PM with the boys to follow.
The next Osky broadcast on the No Coast Network will be with the boys’ basketball game next Tuesday as the Indians host Centerville. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:45 PM. The broadcast on 99.5 FM/740 AM KMZN and the live video stream on radiokmzn.com and MCG Channel 7 will start around 7:30 PM.
Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade & Event Awards
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The winners are as follows from a slate of 61 entries in the parade held Thurs. Nov. 30. Awards were presented at 9:30 PM following the parade and concert in the Penn Central Mall. Thanks to EVERYONE who participated and EVERYONE who attended these events.
“Judges Choice” – Clow Valve
“Children’s Choice – 1st Assembly of God Church
1st Place Most Outstanding-
Most Outstanding Large Business – MUSCO
Most Outstanding Medium Business – Mahaska Drug
Most Outstanding Small Business – OACDG Diplomats
Most Outstanding Church – First Christian Reformed Church
Most Outstanding Non-Profit – Knights of Columbus
Most Outstanding Use of Animals – Diamonds & Dust Equestrian Drill Team
Most Outstanding Out of Town – Shrine Unit KAABA Hillbillies
Most Outstanding Individual/Family – Kelly Bender
Most Outstanding Music – Oskaloosa High School Drum Line
2nd Place– Outstanding –
Outstanding Large Business – Mahaska Health Partnership
Outstanding Medium Business – Eagle One
Outstanding Small Business – Community 1st Credit Union
Outstanding Church – Fellowship Bible Church
Outstanding Non-Profit – Oskaloosa Scouts, #71 & 77
Outstanding Use of Animals – The Alley KADTS
Outstanding Out of Town – SERVPRO
Outstanding Individual/Family – Santa
Outstanding Music – William Penn Marching Band
1st Place Window Display – Debbie’s Merle Norman
“Home Decorating Contest” Winners
Judge’s Choice – Oskaloosa Downtown Square
Best First-time Entry – William Young, 401 South 1st St.
Most Original – Steve & Kendra Heaton, 1105 Arbor Trace
Best Use of Color – Alvern & Jane Boetsma, 1201 Arbor Trace
Best Use of Animation: Kurt & Susan Kallash, 708 South M Street
Best Use of Lights: Mike & Molly Sterner, 1115 C Ave. East
Festival of Trees held at Penn Central Mall. Proceeds from all auctioned trees and wreaths will go to sustain “Painting with Lights”. (Amount to be figured yet at this time.)
Best Use of Decorations: Organization – Key Club
Most Creative: Organization – FACE of Mahaska County
Business – Book Vault
Best Use of Theme: Organization – FACE of Mahaska County
People’s Choice: MCG (Mahaska Communication Group)
3rd Place Overall $100 FACE of Mahaska County
2nd Place Overall $200 H & S Feed and Country Store
1st Place Overall $300 Mahaska Communication Group (MCG)
Musco Illuminates Iowa State Capitol
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Iowa’s Golden Dome has a different kind of glow after sundown. The high-pressure sodium lights that cast an orange tint on the state capitol at night are gone. A new L-E-D system is in place, courtesy of Oskaloosa-based Musco Sports Lighting. Jim Berns, Musco’s international engineering manager, was at the capitol Thursday night.
“It was April of 2016 when we first did the demonstration on the west side here,” Berns says. “It’s been a long process, but we’ve finally made it to the night to turn them all on.” Berns and his team made some final adjustments last night. Musco installed similar lighting systems at the White House in 2008 and for the Statue of Liberty in 2015.
“Nice to finally bring it to Iowa and show what can be done on the Capitol Building,” Berns says. L-E-D lighting is cheaper and Berns says it will cut the electric costs for “light-scaping” the capitol “by about two-thirds.”
“It’s also more efficient at getting light to what you want it,” Berns says. “The other huge advantage with LED is maintenance costs. The light source in past lighting fixtures was the weakest link of the system. Now, the light source with LEDs will last hundreds of thousands of hours if you control how they’re operated and monitor the heat and get that away from the fixture. They can last a tremendously long time.”
In 1988, A-B-C Television crews used lights to illuminate the exterior of the capitol building for the network’s Caucus Night reports. State leaders, including then-Governor Terry Branstad, liked the look so much they decided to make nighttime lighting permanent. Berns says Iowa’s statehouse is the only one in the country that has one of Musco’s new L-E-D systems.
“I think the biggest reaction is just being able to see the colors that the capitol really is rather than orange at night and just the truer color that you see on the dome,” Berns said.
Berns just returned to Iowa from the United Arab Emirates where he met with Musco teams working on lighting sports stadiums in the Middle East as well as Europe. Musco is also working on new lighting at Kaufmann Stadium, the home field for the Kansas City Royals, and two other Major League Baseball stadiums.
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