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September 28th: On this day

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On this day in 1999, Greatest Hits, also titled Garth Brooks in…. The Life of Chris Gaines, was released in the US. It was part of the alter ego project of Garth Brooks, in which Brooks assumed the fictitious persona of alternative rock artist Chris Gaines. Originally, the album was intended to be the soundtrack for a movie called The Lamb that was to have stared Brooks as a rock star recalling the different periods of his life. This album was purposely released a year in advance from the scheduled film release date to pique interest in Brooks performing rock instead of country. The Lamb, however, was never filmed due to financial and management problems.

Update on proposed airport

Posted on by Rick Watts

There’s going to be a hearing in Pella next month on the proposed airport between Oskaloosa and Pella. The South Central Regional Airport Agency will meet October 29 to discuss plans to acquire the land for the airport.  Local residents have opposed the airport, especially the possibility that eminent domain will be used to seize the land to build the airport.  That public hearing will be at 6pm October 29 at the Pella Public Safety Complex at 614 Main Street in Pella.

Oskaloosa homecoming game tonight against Newton

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Oskaloosa High’s football team goes for its fifth consecutive win tonight when they host Newton in the Homecoming game at Lacey Recreation Complex. Newton comes to town with a three game winning streak and an offense that’s not the spread offense that’s become the norm in high school football.  Indians Coach Jake Jenkins explains.  “It’s a power running attack; it’s smash mouth football.  It’s something you don’t normally see.  It’s almost like seeing the triple option for the first time. As a team, if you haven’t seen it, you have to prepare all week for something you’re just not familiar with and it adds an extra wrinkle and extra difficulty to the defensive game plans.”

You can hear Oskaloosa and Newton tonight on KMZN and the No Coast Network.  Pregame show at 7:15; kickoff at 7:30.  Our Game of the Week tonight on KBOE-FM has North Mahaska hosting Martensdale-St. Mary’s.  That game kicks off at 7; Erick Zamora has pregame at 6:45.

Other high school football tonight: Sigourney-Keota hosts Van Buren, South Tama at Pella, Grinnell at Knoxville, Ottumwa at Johnston, PCM-Monroe at Saydel, Albia at Central Lee, EBF at Davis County, Pella Christian at Pleasantville, Lynnville-Sully hosts Central Decatur, Montezuma at Tri-County, Baxter at Twin Cedars and Belle Plaine at BGM.

Historical marker placed in Oskaloosa

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Part of Oskaloosa’s history was remembered Thursday.  A historical marker was placed at what’s called Trolley Place—the former McGregor, Malcom and Fitch Buildings on High Avenue West in downtown Oskaloosa.  Ann Brouwer, a member of the Historical Marker Committee, says the buildings hosted a number of different businesses over the years.

“There was undertaking, there was roller skating, there was beer, bars, meat, furniture, department stores. Did I mention the roller rink?  So anything you can imagine was happening in these three buildings back in the day through the history.  Even a college.”  That was Oskaloosa Business College.  The Oskaloosa Downtown Development Group purchased the buildings in 2008 and has been renovating them.  Brouwer explains the importance of remembering these buildings’ past.

“We want to preserve this for generations to come, this amazing history of our community.  That I feel if we don’t do it, it’s going to be lost forever.”  Part of one of the buildings is now the site of Pizza Ranch in Oskaloosa.  There are also apartments, with the remainder available for a business to move into.

A decision after the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing will be made this morning

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The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing featuring Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and a woman accusing him of sexual assault when they were teenagers adjourned after more than eight hours last night.  California psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford testified first Thursday, saying that she had been terrified to come forward but felt that it was her civic duty. She says Kavanaugh pinned her against a bed when they were in high school, grinded against her and tried to take off her clothes. She says she considers it attempted rape.  Kavanaugh testified afterward, forcefully denying that he had sexually assaulted anyone and saying Democrats were trying to ruin his life.

The panel is set to vote this morning on whether to recommend Kavanaugh’s nomination move forward to the full Senate.

Homecoming parade tonight in Oskaloosa

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Homecoming activities continue today (9/27) at Oskaloosa High School.  The annual Homecoming parade will be tonight at 6:30 in the town square.  Following that, the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at the Community Stadium.  Oskaloosa Student Council Advisor Kim Gile tells us who is on the Homecoming court.

“The Queen candidates for Homecoming are Lindsey Holmberg, Emma Kelderman, Ashley Kindley, Kirby Nelson and Sydney Sarver.  And the Homecoming King candidates are Casey Hill, Cole Kraber, Cade Snakenberg, Cole Snakenberg and Carter Huyser.”

Tomorrow night, it’s the Homecoming football game with Oskaloosa hosting Newton.  You can hear that game on KMZN and the No Coast Network; kickoff is at 7:30.

Homecoming week for Oskaloosa

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This is homecoming week at Oskaloosa High School.  Student Council adviser Kim Gile tells us what’s going on in the early part of the week.
“On Monday, we have powder puff football at Lacey.  It will happen following the JV football game.  We have 20 girls on each team and they’re coached by the boys and they’ll play some powder puff football.   And then on Tuesday following the varsity game, we have powder puff volleyball where the senior boys will square off and play some volleyball.”
Then on Thursday night (9/27), the Homecoming Parade will be at 6:30 in the square in Oskaloosa.  Following that, the Homecoming King & Queen will be crowned at Community Stadium, followed by a talk by Dr. Kyle Ford, an Oskaloosa High grad who is now a dentist in the area.  Friday night is the Homecoming football game with Oskaloosa hosting Newton.  That’s at 7:30 Friday night at Lacey Recreation Complex and you can hear that game on KMZN and the No Coast Network.

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