June 29th: On This Day

Posted on June 29, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

On this day in 2012, Blake Shelton’s “Honey Bee” was Certified Double-Platinum by the RIAA. Shelton debuted the song at the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3rd, 2011. The song was released immediately after the telecast and was the first single from his sixth studio album Red River Blue. The song hit #1 on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs chart. It was Shelton’s ninth number one single.

Later in 2012, “Honey Bee” received a Nomination in 54th Grammy Awards for Best Country Solo Performance, but lost to Taylor Swift’s “Mean”.

The song has since been Certified 3x Platinum.

Loretta Lynn’s Brother Gives an Update on Her Recovery

Posted on June 29, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Loretta Lynn’s younger brother, Herman Webb, has given an update on how the country icon is recovering following the stroke she had in May. Webb tells Closer Weekly that Loretta can talk now, and told him that she thinks she’s going to be okay. Herman says, “Her left side was kind of paralyzed, but [she can get around by] herself now, she just has to use a walker. She’s doing really good — that’s the main thing!” Webb adds that Lynn is determined to sing again and making music has been very good therapy for her.

This update comes after Loretta recently canceled the majority of her July tour dates to recover from the stroke. Loretta’s website still shows an appearance at her ranch in Hurricane Mill, Tennessee, on July 1, with a two-night stand at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in August listed as her next event after that.

Prairie Wind Farm Wrapping Up Installation

Posted on June 29, 2017August 28, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Blattner Energy out of Avon, MN set up camp in farm fields north of Oskaloosa. Just off the west side of Highway-63 headed to New Sharon, travellers can now see 84 wind turbines in total on the east and west side of the road.

Blattner Energy specializes in various forms of renewable energy such as solar power and wind energy. The second phase of the Prairie Wind Farm is wrapping up. MidAmerican Energy will soon purchase each turbine back from Blattner to begin to utilize them for supplying lower energy costs to customers.

Carrie Underwood Shoots Sunday Night Football Open

Posted on June 29, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

While the new season of NBC’s Sunday Night Football (SNF) is still a couple months away, Carrie Underwood has given fans a glimpse into the broadcast’s new opening spot. On Tuesday (6/27), Carrie shared a selfie from SNF’s video shoot on Instagram along with the caption, “Lots of fun today! This will be our best one yet! Can’t wait for you all to see it!” The picture shows Underwood standing in a dressing room as she sports a stunning red dress and flowing blonde hair.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown also posed for a picture with Carrie during the shoot, which he posted on his Snapchat. The picture can be seen here.

Pet of the Week: Jacque

Posted on June 29, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Hi, I’m Jacque and I’m a 7-year old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who has been surrendered to the shelter. I’m a sweet little girl–I love to be loved and would love to go home with you. I’m looking for someone who wants to take care of me in my senior years. I’m pretty mellow now and ready to lay back and enjoy dreaming about all the fun I had when I was young. Don’t get me wrong. I can still have fun with you. We can tromp through the woods and along the bike trail together. We can sit in the sun and eat treats together while we watch the world go by. Come to the shelter and let me seal the deal! I’m ready to go!!!

Ottumwa’s Independence Day Fireworks Display

Posted on June 29, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

June 28, 2017 – Ottumwa, Iowa – The City of Ottumwa’s Independence Day public fireworks display is held after dark, on Tuesday, July 4that Ottumwa Park. The show will begin shortly after 9:30 PM. The annual professional fireworks show is a local tradition and draws many onlookers from around the area.

On the evening of the display, traffic on the Wapello Street Extension will be restricted to right turns only coming in and out of Ottumwa Park. Left turns crossing the median will not be allowed. The rain date for the public fireworks display is Wednesday, July 5th.

The public is reminded that while fireworks are now legal in the state of Iowa, any discharging of fireworks in City Parks or on city grounds is illegal and is punishable by a fine up to $500. Fireworks may be discharged on private property in the city limits June 24 through July 3 only from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Federal Search Warrants Executed

Posted on June 29, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, federal search warrants were executed at the following locations in Iowa:

• 5600 block of Douglas Avenue, Des Moines

• 1800 block of Frazier Avenue, Des Moines

• 1000 block of East Walnut Street, Des Moines

• 3900 block of Southeast 25th Street, Des Moines

• 600 block of 22nd Street, West Des Moines

• 2000 block of 7th Street, Des Moines

• 1000 block of East 7th Street, Des Moines

• 2300 block of Morton Avenue, Des Moines

• 2200 block of East Grand Avenue, Des Moines

• 1900 block of East 22nd Street, Des Moines

• 500 block of Northeast Jacob Street, Grimes

• 3700 block of East Sheridan Avenue, Des Moines

• 4300 block of Parkridge Avenue, Pleasant Hill

• 800 block of East 6th Street North, Newton

• 2900 block of Indianapolis Avenue, Des Moines

• 1200 block of East Emma Avenue, Des Moines

• 3600 block of Southeast 11th Street, Des Moines

• 1800 block of East Army Post Road, Des Moines

• 3300 block of 1st Street, Des Moines

• 2900 block of East 22nd Court, Des Moines

• 11000 block of Northeast 166th Avenue, Maxwell

The searches at these locations were an official law enforcement action involving officers, agents, and investigators from the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD); Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement (DNE); Iowa State Patrol (ISP); Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force – East (MINE – East); and Central Iowa Drug Task Force (CIDTF).

The following individuals were charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine:

• Shannon Lee Paxton, 46, of Des Moines

• Kerry Drew Haegele, 47, of Des Moines

• Fidel Rios, Jr., 34, of Pasco, Washington

• Kira Fallis, 26, of Elkhart

• John Archer, 52, of Des Moines

• Charles Astley, 63, of Des Moines

The public is reminded that a charge is merely an accusation, and individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. No other information or comments will be released until documents have been filed with the court as part of the public record.

Brackets Released For Class 1A and 2A Postseason Baseball

Posted on June 29, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

The brackets have finally been released for Class 1A and 2A baseball and there are some interesting developments involving teams in our listening area.

In Class 1A District 8, Keota will be the host school throughout the bracket. The Eagles (9-8) will face BGM (9-12) in a tough first round matchup at 7 PM on July 11^th. Before that game, Iowa Mennonite School (10-8) will play Tri-County (1-17) at 5 PM. The two winners will play in the semis in Keota at 7 PM on July 13^th.

In the other half of that bracket, HLV will host. The Warriors (12-9) will be a favorite against English Valleys (3-11) in their first game on July 11^th at 7 PM. Before that game will be Sigourney (11-7) and Iowa Valley (7-9) playing at 5 PM. Winners of those games will play in Keota at 5 PM on July 13^th. The District 8 Final will be in Keota at 7 PM on July 15^th.

District 10 is a busy district for the Southeast Iowa Superconference, as all eight teams are from the same league. Highland will host throughout the bracket in Riverside. The Huskies (16-4) will play winless Danville (0-20) in the first round at 7 PM at home. Before that game will be Pekin (13-7) taking on Cardinal (11-10) at 5 PM. Those games are on July 11^th. The winners will play at 7 PM in Riverside on July 13^th.

In the bottom half of the bracket, Notre Dame of Burlington will host. The Nikes (12-4) play Winfield-Mount Union (2-17) at 7 PM on the 11^th, while New London (16-4) will play Holy Trinity Catholic of Fort Madison (3-14) at 5 PM. Winners will play in Riverside in the semifinals at 5 PM on July 13^th. The District 10 Final is at 7 PM on July 15^th in Riverside.

District 11 is loaded with area teams from the Bluegrass Conference and South Iowa Cedar League. Twin Cedars will host the bracket throughout in Bussey. The Sabers (14-7) will play North Mahaska (7-12) at 7 PM on July 11^th. Before that game, Moravia (18-6) will play winless Moulton-Udell (0-14) at 5 PM. The winners advance to the semis in Bussey on July 13^th.

Colfax-Mingo (15-3) will host the other first round games, as they’ll play Montezuma (2-17) at 7 PM. That follows a matchup between Lynnville-Sully (15-5) and Melcher-Dallas (11-11). The winners will play in the semifinals in Bussey on July 13th. Bussey will also host the District 11 Final at 7 PM on July 15^th.

In Class 2A, District 11 has an interesting draw. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (13-15) will face Pleasantville (16-10) at Pella Christian High School at 5 PM on July 8^th. Following that game, host Pella Christian (12-15) will play Albia (8-18) at 7 PM. The EBF/Pleasantville winner will play Centerville (16-10) on the road on July 11^th at 7 PM, while the PC/Albia winner will play Davis County (16-11) in Centerville at 5 PM. Centerville will host the District 11 Final at 7 PM on July 15^th.

Finally, PCM did enough to earn the bye in Class 2A District 14. The Mustangs (16-7) will await the winner of Roland-Story (18-12) and Woodward Academy (0-16). PCM will play their first district game in Van Meter on Tuesday, July 11^th, at 5 PM. Following that game will be Van Meter (22-2) taking on either Ogden (13-13) or CMB (3-17) at 7 PM. Van Meter will also host the District 14 Final at 7 PM on July 15^th.

The winners of all districts in Class 1A and 2A will play in Substate Finals at various locations on Tuesday, July 18^th. The winners of the eight substates in each class will advance to the State Baseball Tournament at Principal Park in Des Moines.

The Class 3A and 4A brackets should be released next week by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. You can check out more information at kboeradio.com or radiokmzn.com.

Kelsea Ballerini Throws an Epic Girls Night

Posted on June 28, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Kelsea Ballerini got some of country’s hottest female stars together on Monday for an epic girls’ night celebration. Lauren Alaina, RaeLynn, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope and Lindsay Ell were among the women who attended the party, which Kelsea threw to just celebrate each other and talk about the challenges and successes they’ve had. The girls also flooded social media with pictures from the celebration, including shots of them posing with paper crowns on.

Rascal Flatts Crashes Fans’ Wedding

Posted on June 28, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Rascal Flatts gave one couple the surprise of a lifetime on Saturday (6/24), crashing their wedding reception in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The trio showed up unannounced for Brandon and Sara’s big day, performing their massive hit “Bless The Broken Road” during the couple’s first dance. The special moment took place after a family friend emailed the group’s fan club with details about the wedding and the couple’s background story. A video of the surprise can be seen here.

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