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JOSH TURNER, BRETT YOUNG AND MORE JOIN 2019 TASTE OF COUNTRY FESTIVAL LINEUP

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Lanco, Walker Hayes, Lindsay Ell, Runaway June, Tyler Rich, Brandon Lay, Ross Ellis and Adam Doleac have also joined the lineup for the seventh annual Taste of Country Music Festival, which returns to the natural splendor of Hunter Mountain from June 7-9. They join a previously announced lineup of headliners that includes Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Brooks and Dunn and Brett Eldredge.

“We are thrilled to welcome so many superstars and up-and-coming artists to Hunter Mountain this summer,” SVP of Live Events for Townsquare Media Matt LaRose says in a press release. “Taste of Country Music Festival continues to be the best place in the northeast to see live country music, camp, and create memories that last a lifetime.”

Tickets are available now, starting at $170 for a general admission three-day pass. There are also camping options on sale, along with VIP packages that feature top-flight amenities including a special viewing area in front of the main stage, as well as access to a  hospitality lounge tent with complimentary snacks, hors-d’oeuvres, discounted cash bar and private restrooms and more.

A record sellout crowd of nearly 70,000 fans turned out in 2018 to watch performances from headliners Sam Hunt, Eric Church and Florida Georgia Line as well as LeAnn Rimes, Justin Moore, Dustin Lynch and more. The 2019 Taste of Country Festival promises to be even bigger and better, with an already-announced lineup that blends superstars, future stars and cutting edge young artists for a one-of-a-kind country music and camping experience. More artists are still to be announced.

Meet Skye the 8 month old grey domestic short hair cat

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Skye, the domestic short hair grey colored cat,  is our KBOE/KMZN Pet of the Week.  Skye, estimated to be 8 months old, is a very friendly, loving little gal who loves to play and be loved on.  She has been spayed and is looking for her forever home.  Her pregnant mother was found and brought to the Stephen Memorial Shelter where Skye was born.  Skye is ready for adoption now so submit an application to give her a loving home.  Call Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter at (641) 673-3991 for more information about Skye or a wide variety of other loving and adoptable pets!

Drug company expands voluntary recall of infant ibuprofen

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Tris Pharma has expanded its voluntary recall of infant ibuprofen because it may contain overly high concentrations of the drug.  The company, based in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, announced the move this week.

It says the concentration can be as high as 10 percent above the specified limit. The affected brands include CVS health and Equate and are sold at Walmart, CVS and Family Dollar stores.

Infants already susceptible to the adverse effects of ibuprofen could be at a slightly higher risk if given medication from a recalled bottle. There’s a remote possibility an elevated level of ibuprofen could lead to permanent kidney damage in babies.

Other potential adverse health effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea.

Tris Pharma says it hasn’t received any reports of related health problems.

University of Iowa student found dead outside on campus

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The father of a University of Iowa student who died after being found outside and unresponsive on campus early Wednesday morning said his son was a good kid and has a lot of questions surrounding his son’s death.

Gerald Belz, 18, a second-year pre-medicine major, was found on campus behind Halsey Hall at about 2:48 a.m. by University of Iowa Police. He was transported to the hospital where he later died. Officials said they believed the cause of death is weather-related. Meteorologists said the wind chill at that time in Iowa City was -51 degrees.

Gerald’s father, Michael Belz, spoke to KCRG-TV9 Wednesday afternoon. Michael said doctors have told him that alcohol was not found in his son’s system at the time of his death.

Michael said Gerald was sending messages to his girlfriend using the social media platform Snapchat late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The messages indicated that Gerald was going to bed with no plans to go out.

Michael said his son was in his first year at the University of Iowa but was academically considered a second-year student. Gerald was a pre-medicine major and wanted to become a cardiologist.

Chances for snow Thursday with warmer weather in the forecast

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Many locations in eastern Iowa have broken daily record lows Thursday morning, but chances for snow are on the way.  Additional snowfall starts up in the late morning hours Thursday.

There’s likely be one to two inches in accumulation. Many roads will become slick. The snow will likely linger into the evening commute.  Friday continues to look dry and quiet with highs back to the teens and potentially some lower 20s.

EXTENDED FORECAST:

The next system arrives this weekend with mainly rain, though the increase in dew points will allow for drizzle and fog to be widespread.  Until pavement temperatures can rebound, roads could be slick with drizzle or fog Saturday.  Snowmelt will be quick this weekend and may result in some minor rises on creeks and streams.

Oskaloosa bowling teams defeat Pella Christian

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Both of Oskaloosa High’s bowling teams defeated Pella Christian on Wednesday (1/30).  The Indians’ boys were led by Dylan Van Wyk, who had high game with 266 and high series with 489.  For the girls, Nikki Parlet had high game and series with 171 and 318, respectively.  Oskaloosa’s bowlers will host Centerville, Davis County and Mount Pleasant Friday afternoon (2/1) at 3 at Mahaska Bowl in Oskaloosa.

KEITH URBAN, CHRIS STAPLETON, LADY ANTEBELLUM ANCHOR 2019 C2C FESTIVAL LINEUP

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Country to Country Festival is back for 2019 and bringing some familiar faces across the pond. Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Chris Stapleton, Hunter Hayes, Brett Eldredge, Cam, Chase Rice, Dustin Lynch, Carly Pearce, Lyle Lovett, Ashley McBryde and Drake White have been booked for the March 8-10 events, which run in three cities (and growing).

With locations in London, Dublin and Glasgow, the main stage acts rotate between each city so every festival location gets to see the headlining artists live. In between main acts inside the arenas, the Spotlight Stage features sets from rising country acts that perform in between the main artists’ sets.

 The 2019 Spotlight Stage lineup features Jimmie Allen, Caroline Jones, Catherine McGrath, the Wandering Hearts, Abby Anderson, Runaway June, Fairground Saints, Adam Hambrick and Michael Ray.

Besides the main arena stage, C2C boasts five other stages featuring numerous up-and-coming country artists. Performers from over ten different countries are featured, all with one thing in common: their passion for country music.

Oskaloosa boys’ basketball lost to Bishop Miege Saturday

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Oskaloosa High’s boys’ basketball team lost to Bishop Miege of Kansas City, Kansas 51-42 Saturday (1/26) in the Quincy Shootout in Quincy, Illinois.  The game turned in the third quarter when center Xavier Foster picked up his fourth foul.  Miege then took command of the game, with freshman Mark Mitchell, Jr. scoring 20 points to lead the Stags.  Ryan Yates had 18 to lead Oskaloosa.  The Indians are now 9-4 on the year.

Oskaloosa’s girls lost at Newton Saturday 57-26.  The Indians girls’ now 2-13 on the year.

Both Oskaloosa teams will be at Pella Friday night.  Coverage on KBOE-FM starts at 6, the girls’ game starts at 6:15pm and the boys’ game is to follow around 7:45pm.  And you can watch both games on KBOEradio.com.

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