On this day in 1991, Garth Brooks released his third studio album, Ropin’ the Wind, which became his first album to debut at #1 the Billboard 200 chart and the Top Country Albums chart. There it enjoyed four runs at #1 spending a combined 18 weeks at the top of the charts.
RVTV, along with KBOE’s own Steve Shettler, Jill Dursky and Sheri Walker, was at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa Friday night from 4-11pm. This pre-game party, the day before the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game, featured sportscasters from WHO Channel 13 including Keith Murphy, John Sears, Michael Admire and Chief Meteorologist Ed Wilson. The statewide tour by the sportscasters helps amp up excitement about one of Iowa’s most contentious football matchups, Iowa versus Iowa State. DJ Hans Wilz was there pumping out party jams and then live music was provided by Marshall County Hangmen from 8-10:30 pm. Food and drinks were available as well as free pork chops on a stick by JBS Pork of Ottumwa. There was also a variety of live competitions between Iowa and Iowa State fans all night including The Fight Song battle, tug-of-war on the bridge and a football toss contest.
On this day in 1961, George Jones scored his second Country #1 single with “Tender Years.” The famous French singer Johnny Hallyday recorded the original song during a Nashville session and afterward he recorded a French version Tes Tendres Années
The Oskaloosa Public Library wants to use land recently donated to the City to expand its reading garden. Library Director Marion Gaughan talks about the project.
“We would like to expand the reading garden that is currently there, but we would like a more green space reading garden…so that we have the ability to host programs there. We don’t really have a green space, so we’d like to have a green space.”
The new reading garden would include a large oval lawn. It would be built on the southeast corner of the block where the Oskaloosa Public Library now stands. The project is expected to cost around $243,000. Gaughan says the money would be raised through private fund-raising.
Four people were killed Thursday when a gunman opened fire at an office building downtown. Police said that officers exchanged gunfire with the shooter, but it was not immediately clear if they shot him or he killed himself. City Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld tweeted that five people had been shot, including the gunman, and that police had secured the scene. Sittenfeld said the situation remained fluid. No motive for the carnage had immediately been determined. “Terrible shooting incident in the heart of our city this morning,” Sittenfeld tweeted. “Multiple shot, and tragically there are fatalities. Details still emerging. Pray for our city.” A phalanx of police officers and ambulances rushed to the scene at the Fifth Third Center, a 30-story building in the heart of downtown, during the morning rush. Four victims were transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, hospital officials said.
Oskaloosa’s football team goes for its second consecutive win tonight when the Indians host Fairfield at Lacey Recreation Complex. Last year, the Indians won this matchup 54-0. Tonight’s kickoff is at 7:30 pm; our coverage on KMZN and the No Coast Network starts at 7:15 pm.
Our KBOE Game of the Week tonight features North Mahaska against BGM. That game is now going to be played at Central College in Pella because of wet field conditions in Brooklyn. Erick Zamora will have the pregame on KBOE-FM starting at 6:45 pm with the kickoff at 7 pm.
Other high school football games tonight: Albia at Sigourney-Keota, Newton at Ottumwa, Pella at Norwalk, Centerville at Knoxville, Grinnell hosts ADM, EBF plays at Chariton, Pella Christian at Iowa City Regina, Lynnville-Sully at Highland- Riverside, Iowa Valley at Tri-County, Montezuma hosts Winfield-Mount Union and Twin Cedars at Colo-Nesco.
Robert Deitch was our featured Iowa country artist of the week today on KBOE! Go to KBOE’s Facebook page for a live interview, music, and to get caught up on what Robert has going on.
On this day in 1975, Glen Campbell started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart with ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’, his first #1 after 13 Top 40 hits. It made #4 in the UK. Written by Larry Weiss, Campbell first heard the song on the radio and, during a tour of Australia decided to learn the song. Soon after his return to the United States, Campbell went to Al Coury’s office at Capitol Records, where he was approached about “a great new song” — “Rhinestone Cowboy.”
Berkley, the jack russell terrier, is our KBOE/KMZN Pet of the Week. Berkley, estimated at approximately 2-3 years old, is a very friendly, obedient, loving little guy who loves to play and be loved on. He is looking for his forever home. Berkley was rescued by the Stephen Memorial Shelter when he was found running along Highway 92. Berkley 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 Berkley or a wide variety of other loving and adoptable pets!
A Flood Warning remains in effect until 4 this afternoon (Thursday) for Poweshiek County and northern Mahaska County. Local law enforcement is reporting widespread road closures across the area after another 3 to 5 inches of rain fell Wednesday. If you’re driving and see standing water, don’t try to drive through it. Law enforcement recommends you turn around, don’t drown. Among the areas affected by flooding are New Sharon, Montezuma, Brooklyn, Victor, Holiday Lake, Malcom, Deep River, Barnes City, Searsoro, Hartwick and Guernsey.
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