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Montezuma girls advance in 1A state basketball

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Montezuma advances in the Girls’ 1A State High School Basketball Tournament.  The Bravettes defeated CAM 59-45 Wednesday night (2/27) in the state quarterfinals in Des Moines.  Montezuma was down by 12 at one stage in the first quarter.  Bravettes Coach Janel Burgess said nine first half turnovers were responsible for that.

“Most definitely.  If you don’t get a shot on goal here, we’re really going to be in trouble, right?  So I would think that probably six or seven of our turnovers came in that first quarter within about the first four and a half minutes.  And that doesn’t let you have a flow, and then you do get a little tight.  But I thought we did a good job of just maintaining.”

Montezuma took a three point halftime lead thanks to a Shelby Conger three-pointer in the final seconds of the first half.  After that, the Bravettes never trailed.  Shateah Wetering had 17 points, 7 rebounds and four steals for Montezuma.  They’ll now play West Hancock in the 1A girls’ semifinal Friday afternoon (3/1) at 3:15.  KBOE-FM’s live coverage of Montezuma girls’ state basketball will start at approximately 3:00.

Meet Buddy the jack russell terrier/shih tzu mix

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Buddy, the jack russell terrier/shih tzu mix,  is our KBOE/KMZN Pet of the Week.  Buddy, estimated to be about 7 years old, is a very quiet, loving little guy who loves to be held and be loved on.  He is looking for his forever home.  He was surrendered to the Stephen Memorial Shelter by his owners.  Buddy is ready for adoption now so submit an application to give him a loving home.  Call Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter at (641) 673-3991 for more information about Buddy or a wide variety of other loving and adoptable pets!

Gary Dolphin to be reinstated beginning with football spring practice

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Gary Dolphin the play-by-play announcer for the University of Iowa men’s basketball team and Hawkeye football, who was suspended after making a remark during a game broadcast, will be reinstated beginning with football spring practice.

Learfield’s Hawkeye Sports Properties, the multimedia rights manager for the University of Iowa Athletics, made the announcement Wednesday morning.

This comes after Dolphin was suspended Friday for making an inappropriate comment during the broadcast of the Iowa men’s basketball game against Maryland on Feb. 19.

He will also return for the 2019-2020 football and men’s basketball season, according to a press release.

During the coverage, Dolphin referred to Marland player Bruno Fernando, who is black, as “King Kong.”

Following the suspension announcement, Dolphin issued the following statement:

“During the broadcast, I used a comparison when trying to describe a talented Maryland basketball player. In no way did I intend to offend or disparage the player. I take full responsibility for my inappropriate word choice and offer a sincere apology to him and anyone else who was offended. I wish the Iowa Hawkeye players, coaches and fans all the very best as they head into the final stretch of the season. I will use this as an opportunity to grow as a person and learn more about unconscious bias.”

Jim Albracht and Bobby Hansen have been serving as the radio announcers for Iowa’s men’s basketball games.

Dolphin has served as the “Voice of the Hawkeyes” since 1996.

Marty Stuart announces 2019 Summer Tour

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Country music tradition meets legendary rock & roll as Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives join the Steve Miller Band for a 34-date tour beginning June 13th in Des Moines, Iowa. The trek, which includes stops in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, is currently slated to stretch through August 31st.

A country music historian, collector and longtime Grand Ole Opry member, Stuart paid tribute to bluegrass icon Del McCoury during a special Nashville event commemorating McCoury’s 80th birthday last week. He also recently appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to reveal plans for the Marty Stuart Congress of Country Music (MSCCM), a museum, cultural center and performance venue to be built in Stuart’s hometown of Philadelphia, Mississippi. The building will eventually house the more than 20,000 pieces of country-music memorabilia Stuart has collected and archived through the years, which includes priceless stage outfits worn by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and many others.

Next week, Stuart will be seen in the PBS American Masters documentary Charley Pride: I’m Still Me, discussing the life and country-music legacy of his fellow Mississippian. Later this year he will appear extensively in Ken Burns’ eight-part, 16-hour documentary series, Country Music, which debuts on PBS September 15th.

Ticket information for the upcoming tour is available at Stuart’s official website.

Oskaloosa and Montezuma Boys state basketball

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Now we know who Oskaloosa and Montezuma will play in their respective boys’ state high school tournaments next week.  Montezuma is the fourth seed in Class 1A.  The Braves will face Bishop Garrigan of Algona Monday morning (3/4) at 11:15.  Meanwhile, Oskaloosa got the third seed in Class 3A; and the Indians will take on Marion Tuesday afternoon (3/5) at 4:30.  KBOE-FM and KBOEradio.com will have live coverage of Oskaloosa and Montezuma and the Boys’ State High School Basketball Tournament in Des Moines next week.

Darius Rucker to Receive Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award

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Darius Rucker’s philanthropic work on behalf of children will be recognized with a special award later this year. The “For the First Time” singer and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman is set to receive the Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award during the Music Biz 2019 Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7th, in Nashville.

In addition to supporting MUSC Children’s Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina — the city where he grew up and still resides — Rucker has helped raise millions for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis through his annual Darius & Friends concert and golf tournament. Rucker and his Hootie bandmates have also raised funds for more than 200 organizations centered on public education and youth golf programs through their foundation, hosting Hootie’s Homegrown Roundup in the fall and their “Monday After the Masters” celebrity tournament.

Past recipients of the Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award, named for the popular singer-songwriter who led numerous efforts to end world hunger, include Martina McBride, Melissa Etheridge, Annie Lennox and Jackson Browne. Music Biz, an annual music industry summit, will be held May 5th through 8th at the JW Marriott in downtown Nashville.

Shortly after he’s presented with the Music Biz honor, Rucker will rejoin his Hootie & the Blowfish pals for the 2019-Group Therapy Tour, the band’s first full-blown outing together since 2008. The trek, which launches May 30th in Virginia Beach, Virginia, will run through September 13th and coincides with their plans to release a new album via Universal Music Group Nashville.

Labor union sues General Motors to stop plant closings in 3 states

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The United Auto Workers has sued General Motors in federal court to stop the closing of plants in Ohio, Michigan and Maryland, claiming the company is forbidden from idling plants under its current contract.

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Youngstown, Ohio. The plants at which the UAW is trying to prevent closures are in Lordstown, Ohio; White Marsh, Maryland; and Warren, Michigan.

GM in a statement said the company’s November announcement about the closings doesn’t violate the contract and said the company is working with the UAW on “solutions to our business challenges.”

Lordstown assembles the Cruze subcompact sedan. The Maryland site operates manufactures electric motors and drive trains, and the Michigan plant makes transmissions.

Harsh winter hurting deer and wildlife population

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said the weather is hurting the habitats of fish, pheasants and deer. It could mean fewer animals for people to hunt and fish.

The Iowa Wildlife Federation said this harsh winter is already changing how some deer are behaving, and other animals could have population problems long after the weather warms up.

Iowa Wildlife Federation President Joe Wilkinson said seeing deer closer to neighborhoods isn’t something to celebrate. It means they’re having to work harder to find a meal.

“They’re exposed more in the outside instead of in the brush where they can stay away and keep warm,” said Wilkinson. “They have to be out in the cold, they have to get the food they need to survive.”

Wilkinson said soon people may see even more on the side of the road.

“They’re taking more chances, you’ll see more roadkill around the roads this time of year,” said Wilkinson.

Wilkinson said deer aren’t the only animals in danger, though.

“Whenever Iowa gets 31 inches of snow or more, the pheasant population starts seeing a very noticeable drop,” said Wilkinson.

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