Phoenix the Puppy

Posted on January 4, 2018January 11, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

Say ‘Hello’ to KBOE’s newest Pet Of The Week: Phoenix! She’s a 6-month-old American Bulldog-Mastiff-Rottweiler mix currently available for adoption at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter in Oskaloosa, Iowa. While it might take her a bit to overcome her shy nature, Phoenix is very loving, sweet, and we’re told that she does not mind cats.

Although her story seems sad for now, maybe one of our listeners can help to turn it around by giving her a fur-ever home! Stop into the shelter to learn more or give them a call at 641-673-6991.

KBOE’s Pet of the Week has been sponsored by Faux Paws Bakery in Pella, Iowa. Thanks to Faux Paws, the lucky family who ends up adopting sweet little Phoenix will ALSO receive a $10 Faux Paws Certificate. ????????

Nature Crafts & Cocoa

The Mahaska County Conservation Board is inviting you to a program that is sure to bring out the crafty and creative side of you! Laura DeCook, the MCCB naturalist, will demonstrate how to create some very simple crafts using things found at home and right outside in nature. So bring your family and friends out to the conservation center for some fun and fellowship. Whatever you make, you will take home! Refreshments will be served. This FREE activity is for all ages.

Please call MCCB at 641-673-9327 to reserve a spot and craft supplies. Registration deadline will be Jan. 10.

The Russell Wildlife Area is located at 2254 – 200th St., New Sharon, IA which is four miles north of Oskaloosa on Hwy 63 and one mile east on 200th Street.

Iowa DNR Outdoor News

Posted on January 2, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

Licenses Expire Jan. 10

Hunters and anglers are encouraged to purchase their 2018 license before their 2017 license expires. Annual Iowa hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10. License holders who purchased the three year option should check the date range printed on their license for expiration.

2017 Seasons Begin Closing Jan. 10

Small Game

Pheasant: Jan. 10

Quail, gray partridge, ruffed grouse and squirrel: Jan. 31

Cottontail rabbit: Feb. 28

Deer

Nonresident holiday season: Jan. 2

Late muzzleloader and archery: Jan. 10

Turkey

Archery: Jan. 10

Waterfowl

Duck seasons are closed in all zones.

North Zone – Dark Geese, including Canada geese, Brant and white-fronted geese: Jan. 1; Light Geese, including white and blue phase snow geese and Ross’ geese: Jan. 10.

South Zone – Dark Geese, including Canada geese, Brant and white-fronted geese: Jan. 15; Light Geese, including white and blue phase snow geese and Ross’ geese: Jan. 24.

Missouri River Zone – Dark Geese, including Canada geese, Brant and white-fronted geese: Jan. 15; Light Geese, including white and blue phase snow geese and Ross’ geese: Jan. 24.

Furbearer

Hunting and trapping – Raccoon, opossum, badger, striped skunk, fox, bobcat: Jan. 31

Trapping – Otter, mink, muskrat, weasel, coyote: Jan. 31

Hunting, trapping opportunities available through winter

Crow season opens Jan. 14 and closes on March 31

Special light goose conservation order for white and blue phase snow geese and Ross’ geese: Jan. 25-April 15.

Beaver trapping season closes April 15.

Coyote: Continuous open

Groundhog: Continuous open

Pigeon: Continuous open

Winter urban trout stocking starts Jan. 13

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release trout in seven locations this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months. These winter stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first fish. A family friendly event is paired with most of the stockings to help anglers have success and fun while fishing.

The popular program is supported by the sales of the trout fee. Anglers need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is five trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10.

Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult, but they must limit their catch to one daily limit. The child can purchase a trout fee which will allow them to catch their own limit.

Winter stocking events are dependent on favorable weather and ice conditions. Check the DNR Trout Fishing website at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Trout-Fishing for possible changes.

2018 Winter Trout Stocking Schedule

Jan. 13, Blue Pit, Mason City, at 11 a.m.
Jan. 13, Scharnberg Pond, Spencer, at 12:30 p.m.
Jan. 20, Moorland Pond, Fort Dodge, at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 20, Big Lake, Council Bluffs, at Noon
Jan. 27, Lake Petoka, Bondurant, at Noon
Jan. 27, Bacon Creek, Sioux City, at 2 p.m.
Feb. 3, Ada Hayden, Ames, at Noon.

William Penn University Drops Clive Location, Adds Johnston

Posted on January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

Additional Location to Provide Accessibility and Flexibility to Students

William Penn University will welcome students to their new metro location in Johnston on January 2, 2018. The Clive location closed as of December 31, 2017, however the Oskaloosa location will remain open.

The addition of the Johnston location makes classes more accessible to central Iowans by meeting student needs and increasing educational opportunities for both classroom and online learning. These programs are designed for people who would like to earn or finish their degree to fit their schedule. Classes begin every eight weeks. Bachelor degrees in accounting, business management, human resources management, psychology, sociology, human services and political science are offered. For graduate studies, William Penn also offers a Master of Business of Leadership degree. To learn more about these opportunities, visit www.wmpenn.edu/online.

William Penn’s Johnston Campus is located at Johnston Station, 5525 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, Iowa 50131. Enroll today at www.wmpenn.edu.

About William Penn University

William Penn University provides the opportunity for an educational experience with a focus on leadership, technology and the Quaker principles of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community and equality.

First Christian Church Community Blood Drive

First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa will host a community blood drive from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, Jan. 22 inside the fellowship hall, located at 815 N 11th St.

To donate, please contact Sue & Gene DeBruin at 641-673-4272 or 641-673-7303 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5022 to locate the drive.

Cheech the Hound

Posted on December 28, 2017January 4, 2018 by KBOE Administrator

Cheech is a 1.5-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound that was taken in as a stray at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter in Oskaloosa. Shelter employees attest that Cheech would be a great fit for almost any person or home. In case you were wondering – yes – he did have a best friend named Chong. Unfortunately, when Cheech was recovered as a stray, Chong had been struck by a car and did not recover.

Cheech does not chase cats and he loves playing with other dogs. He is currently one of many great dogs available for adoption at the shelter, so stop in and see if he’d be a great fit for your home or family.

Pet of the Week is sponsored by Faux Paws Bakery in Pella. Thanks to Faux Paws Bakery, the lucky person who adopts Cheech will also receive a $10 Faux Paws Certificate. ????????

Community Blood Drive in Oskaloosa

The Oskaloosa Area Association of Churches Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, January 8 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It will be held at the Central United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall, located at 201 N. Market in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

To donate, contact Suzy DeJong at 641-672-2564 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5067 to locate the drive.

USDA Invests $40M in Rural Infrastructure

Posted on December 15, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year 2017 that will help construct or improve infrastructure and boost economic growth in rural communities.

“USDA is focused on improving rural America’s infrastructure,” Perdue said. “Investments such as the ones I’m highlighting today will improve the quality of life, create jobs, grow our economy and foster prosperity in rural areas.”

In Fiscal Year 2017, USDA used funding from the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program to invest more than $40 million in 31 projects to repair, enhance or build infrastructure. These investments were for projects such as surface transportation, aviation, ports, water and storm water resources, energy production and generation, and electricity transmission. They will benefit nearly 265,000 residents.

The investments are supporting projects in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont and Wyoming.

Below are some examples of infrastructure projects that Rural Development funded in the Midwest throughout FY 2017:

Iowa: The city of Lamoni received $313,940 to dismantle, transport and rebuild a used hanger large enough to house six small jets or midsize turbo prop aircraft; expand the taxiway and apron; expand the existing runway; and acquire land in order to expand the runway an additional 4,000 feet at the city’s airport.

Illinois: The Village of Energy received $251,000 to resurface 3,950 feet of the west side of College Street – the major east-west road through the town. This project will make extensive road repairs for safety and to attract more businesses while providing an essential community service to approximately 1,100 residents in the village.

Indian Boys’ Swimming Competes at Grinnell

Posted on December 12, 2017December 13, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

The Oskaloosa Indians Swim Team traveled to Grinnell on Saturday to compete in their large invitational event. There were teams there from LinnMar, Indianola, Ottumwa, Des Moines East, Grinnell, Vinton-Shellsburg, Williamsburg and Osky all competing during the day. The Indians finished the day in the middle of the pack by beating a couple of the teams and getting closer to beating a couple more.

It was a day of swimming a lot of relays as it all started in the first event as Osky sent two teams to compete in the 200 Medley Relay with the team of Jack Miller, Jack Dawson, Carson Breon, and Owen Gordon (pictured above) who swam a 1:51.14 to take home a 3rd place finish and the team of Colin Fiechtner, Carson Abrahamson, Jarod Miller, and Nic Koenig who finished in a time of 2:07.47 for a 13th place finish out of the 20 teams.

Next up was the 200 Free and Colin Fiechtner jumped right back in the pool to swim a 2:09.80 for the Indians while finishing 7th.

In the 200 IM Osky sent Carson Breon to the blocks and he came away with a time of 2:19.36 and earned a 4th place finish for the Indians.

Next up was the 50 Free and Osky sent Nic Koenig who swam a 35.56 for the Indians as he continues to take time off every week.

In the 100 Free event Owen Gordon went up and swam a personal best in a time 54.86 for a 5th place finish for the Indians.

The following event is the long grueling 500 Free and Osky sent Jarod Miller to the blocks and he came away with a time of 5:45.23 for a 7th place finish.

The next event is the 200 Free Relay and Osky again sent 2 teams to compete against everyone as the team of Jack Miller, Jack Dawson, Owen Gordon, and Carson Breon swam a 1:38.61 to earn a 4th place finish and team of Colin Fiechtner, Carson Abrahamson, Nic Koenig, and Jarod Miller swam a time of 1:59.08 for the Indians.

The big excitement came on the 100 Backstroke Event as Jack Miller took the blocks for the Indians and after a great start he was able to hold the lead throughout the race to come away with the Gold Medal in a time of 1:01.22. Coach Grant always enjoys seeing his swimmers step up and take control of an event and show everybody how hard the team has been working to improve their times.

The last individual event of the day was the 100 Breast as Carson Abrahamson finished the race in 1:20.46 for a 12th place finish.

The last relay of the day was the 400 Free Relay as Osky sent 2 teams to compete in this event. The team of Carson Breon, Owen Gordon, Jack Dawson, and Jack Miller finished in a time of 3:44.00 and earned a 5th place finish for the Indians and the team of Colin Fiechtner, Carson Abrahamson, Nic Koenig, and Jarod Miller finished in a time of 4:29.91.

The team is continuing to improve this year and they are looking forward to the first ever Oskaloosa Boys home swim meet on Thursday, December 14th. We are hoping to see the Indian Pride show up and support the team.

New Sharon Community Blood Drive

New Sharon will host a community blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 PM on Wednesday, December 27 at 106 W. High St., inside the City Park Building. All presenting donors will be entered into a drawing for 2 movie tickets, popcorn, and drinks! Also, all presenting donors will receive a voucher for choice of gift card or long-sleeve shirt.

Appointments: To donate, please contact Carol & Duane Renaud at (641)660-0069 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5059 to locate the drive.

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