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2024 COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
Mar 19, 2024 by Bob Ballard
The Country Music Hall Of Fame has announced their 2024 inductees. Along with long-time Nashville musician James Burton being inducted in "Recording and/or Touring Musician" category, two country performers also got the call: 80s and 90s superstar John Anderson,…
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This day in Country Music History
Mar 19, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1953, Tex Ritter performed the theme to “High Noon” at the Academy Awards. “Do Not Forsake Me,” became the first country title to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. Today in 1957, Elvis Presley…
Dartmouth refuses to work with basketball players' union, potentially sending case to federal court
Mar 19, 2024 by Sam Parsons
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Dartmouth will not enter into collective bargaining with the union its men’s basketball players voted to join earlier this month, the school said Monday in a move that could send the…
Top 10 announced for best burger contest
Mar 19, 2024 by Sam Parsons
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Beef Industry Council has released its top ten vote-getters in the best burger contest. This is the 15th annual contest and spokesperson Kylie Peterson says to celebrate they…
Osky Alum Returns Home to Lead High School Band Program
Mar 19, 2024 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community Schools has hired Luke Trainer as its next high school band teacher. Trainer, an Osky alumnus, brings a wealth of experience and passion for music education, making him an…
Mahaska County, Musco, MCG Enter Contract for County-Wide Rural Broadband Services
Mar 19, 2024 by Sam Parsons
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met yesterday morning and discussed a contract with Musco Lighting and MCG for county-wide rural broadband services using ARPA funds. The Board said that this contract…
Here's Why Eric Church Wears Sunglasses Inside
Mar 18, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Eric Church didn't start wearing sunglasses onstage to make a fashion statement. Quote, "I wear contacts and my eyes don't do real well with lubrication, but we would play all these bars and clubs . .…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 18, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1985, Kris Kristofferson was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in New York. Today in 1989, Ricky Van Shelton hit the top of the Billboard country singles chart with his remake of “From A…
March Madness is here. UConn, Purdue, Houston and North Carolina get top seeding in NCAA Tournament
Mar 18, 2024 by Sam Parsons
NEW YORK (AP) -- Even before the brackets came out Sunday, March Madness was a muddled mess. About the closest thing to a sure thing: UConn. The defending champion Huskies earned the top seed in the NCAA…
Secretary Naig Encourages Iowans to Celebrate Iowa Ag Week from March 17 to March 23
Mar 18, 2024 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encouraged all Iowans to celebrate Iowa Ag Week from Sunday, March 17 through Saturday, March 23. The weeklong statewide celebration, which includes National Ag Day on…
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