Podcasts about Ottumwa

Elisha cared for the Shunammite woman after he raised her son from the dead by warning her to sojourn elsewhere during a famine. When she returned, the king of Israel showed that he was not entirely faithless by returning her family land. Elisha began to fulfill the ministry of Elijah by telling Hazael that he would be king in Syria, and God brought that word to fulfillment. In those days, the line of David intermarried with the line of Ahab, leading to trouble in the kingdom of Judah.  Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Kings 8:1-29.  To learn more about Trinity, visit www.trinitylutheranottumwa.com. "A Kingdom Divided” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Kings. The division in the kingdom of Israel in this part of history was greater than a matter of north and south. The biggest division was between the people and their God. Yet even as the people rebelled against the LORD as their King, still He remained faithful to call them back to Himself through His prophets, working through history to send the good and gracious King, Jesus Christ. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

An update from a retired Green Beret from Ottumwa on his efforts to help his former Afghan Special Forces counterpart. Then, what the travel ban means for Afghan refugees.

The Trump administration is closing all Job Corps centers in the U.S. by the end of this month, including centers in Denison and Ottumwa. Also, the New World Screwworm could disrupt American agriculture.

Senator Joni Ernst is facing backlash for a comment she made at her town hall in eastern Iowa. Healthcare workers in Ottumwa are unionizing. And a law that protects wetlands has been upheld by a federal court.

Clinton Timmerman and Russell Schafer are joined by Steffany Mohan, who hails from the greater Des Moines area of the Hawkeye State.  Steff has gone from owning one office to five, including a sleep center, and even has some that are completely fee-for-servcie vs others that are heavy PPO.  If you're possibly looking for a job or even just need someone to talk to, Steff invites you to reach out at steffmohan@gmail. Ask her to tell you about her favotire Tom Arnold story from her Ottumwa days. 

Lance interviewed many athletes during the recent 115th Drake Relays. Hear from Iowa State senior and former Charles City prep Kiki Connell, former Marion High and Iowa runner Maddie Block, former Dubuque Hempstead and Wartburg College star Shaelyn Hostager, Runablaze Iowa's Blake Whalen, Iowa State junior and former Humboldt prep Quinton Orr, former Glenwood and Iowa State star Janette Schraft, Iowans Derek Leicht and James Fingalsen from Iowa's winning 4x800 relay, Iowa senior and former Ottumwa prep Alli Bookin-Nosbisch, Olympians and Iowa natives Shelby Houlihan and Karissa Schweizer at a historic women's mile Saturday, former Drake star Isaac Basten, former Iowa runners Ellie Meyer and Haley Meyer from Wartburg's winning Iowa College distance medley relay,former Iowa preps Derek Webster, Alex Volden, Kaleb Brand and Jack Brown on Central College's record Iowa College DMR, former Davenport Assumption and Iowa standout Mallory Lindaman and Darius Kipyego from Iowa State's winning university sprint medley relay.

Absalom's plot against his father's throne takes shape right under David's nose until Absalom's followers grow strong enough to declare him king at Hebron. David quickly recognizes the great danger and gathers a group of faithful followers to go with him from Jerusalem, even while he directs certain supporters of his to remain and thwart Absalom's work in the capital city. David's weeping and flight from Jerusalem by way of the Mount of Olives looks forward to our Lord Jesus' tears and passion on Maundy Thursday.  Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Samuel 15:1-37.  "A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Samuel. This time in Israel's history has its highs and lows, but the LORD's faithfulness never wavers. He provides His Word to be proclaimed faithfully through prophets like Samuel and Nathan. Even as princes like Saul and David sit on an earthly throne, the LORD remains King over His people, even as He does now and forever through the Lord Jesus Christ. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Samuel gives the Word of the LORD to Saul, telling the king to devote to destruction the idolatrous Amalekites. Saul faithfully spares the Kenites, who had previously attached themselves to Israel, but Saul unfaithfully spares the Amalekite king and the choicest animals. The LORD sends Samuel to tell Saul that Saul has been rejected as king. When Saul claims to have been obedient, sparing the animals for the sake of sacrifice, Samuel clearly reveals Saul's rebellion, for the king thought he knew better than God. The kingdom will be ripped from Saul as Saul ripped Samuel's robe. Samuel does return back to the army with Saul, and Samuel kills the Amalekite king, as Saul should have done.  Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Samuel 15:1-35.  "A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Samuel. This time in Israel's history has its highs and lows, but the LORD's faithfulness never wavers. He provides His Word to be proclaimed faithfully through prophets like Samuel and Nathan. Even as princes like Saul and David sit on an earthly throne, the LORD remains King over His people, even as He does now and forever through the Lord Jesus Christ. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Join us for an engaging discussion with A.J. Johnson from KTVO, the go-to sports reporter for all the action in the west side of southeast Iowa. A.J. updates us on the thrilling basketball season across various schools, including Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, and Fairfield. He covers key games, gives insights into team performances, and highlights rising talents in the region. We delve into the intense basketball rivalries, explore the challenges teams face in maintaining their momentum, and discuss standout players like Riley Perkins and Trey Brown. Listen in as A.J. shares his observations, predictions, and the excitement building up as teams head into crucial stretches of the season. Sponsored by local establishments including The Davis Alon of Coralville and Wester Drug, this episode gives a comprehensive view of the high school sports scene in southeast Iowa, providing the latest updates and scores you don't want to miss.

Isaiah speaks the burden concerning Egypt because the LORD desires His people to know that looking to Egypt for help is futile. Egypt's idolatry is useless. Egypt depends on the Nile River, and yet, the Nile is under the LORD's command. Egypt's wisdom is foolish. To show the reality of the judgment coming upon Egypt, God commands Isaiah to preach naked and barefoot for three years. In all these ways, God shows His people not to trust in Egypt. Not only will Egypt be judged like all the nations, but ultimately the one true God will call even Egyptians to worship Him alone. Therefore, Israel should trust in the LORD for help.  Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 19:1-20:6.  "The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 1-39. The prophet proclaims to the people of his day and throughout history that the Holy One of Israel alone is exalted. Those who put their trust in the strength of man will be brought low, but those who trust in the LORD will see that He is their Immanuel. Jesus is God with us who reigns over the kingdom of God forever and ever! Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Braden Sparks makes his first appearance on the show to talk about the Stags' 1-1 start to MAAC play with Coach Casey, Bob and Joe. The guys also talk about Fairfield's 10-day hiatus from competition and Braden's journey from Villa Rica, Ga. to Fairfield... with a pit stop in Ottumwa, Iowa.

The new generation of Israelites who will enter the Promised Land begins to show itself faithful to the LORD's Word. The daughters of Zelophehad know what the LORD has promised concerning the land as the family's inheritance, and so they approach Moses in faith with a question about what will happen in their family, since their father has no sons. Moses takes the question to the LORD, and the LORD responds graciously by providing for a family's inheritance to be passed down through the daughters. Knowing that Moses is soon to die, the LORD provides Joshua as the next leader for His people. Moses' prayer that the LORD would give Israel a faithful shepherd is finally answered in the greater Joshua, our Lord Jesus Christ.  Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Numbers 27:1-23.  "Wilderness Wanderings” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Numbers. After the LORD delivers His people from slavery in Egypt, He leads them toward the Promised Land. Although the first generation of Israelites proves faithless, the LORD remains faithful to His people and brings a new generation of Israelites to the plains of Moab. This strengthens us to listen to God's promises today and stay faithful to Him as He guides us toward resurrection life.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Join us for an exciting roundup of high school football scores from a thrilling night of games. Despite the wild and woolly weather, we've gathered the latest scores from various matchups. Highlights include Burlington's 14-0 victory over Oskaloosa and Pleasant Valley's dominant 42-6 win against Cardinal. Other notable results feature Ottumwa scoring 34 against Des Moines, Pella Christian shutting out Colfax Mingo with 35 points, and Pekin's impressive 44-0 win over Louisa Muscatine. Stay tuned for a complete scoreboard report after the games! We'd like to thank our sponsors for their support, including Henshaw Trailer Sales, Partners for Profit Fundraising, Wester Drug, and more. Your support makes this coverage possible. Keep listening for more updates!

Welcome to the Halftime Show, proudly sponsored by Jeff Shipley, Helena Hayes, Henshaw Trailer Sales, Wester Drug, Wyatt of Wilton and Muscatine, Wyatt Moore, the Livestock Risk Management Partnership of Mediapolis, Packwood Locker, Iowa Tires, Smithberg Auto, and Pure Apex Power Supplements. In this episode of the Halftime Scoreboard Show, we bring you the latest scores from various games. At halftime, Pekin leads Wablow 37-0, while Keokuk is ahead of Mount Pleasant with a score of 20-7. South Tama holds a narrow lead over Fairfield, 15-13, and Northeast Waukee is dominating Ottumwa, 30-6 in the first quarter. Wilton is up 12-7 against West Branch, and West Burlington, Notre Dame leads Central East 13-0. Columbus is ahead of Van Buren 41-0 at the half, and SK has a strong lead over Colfax Mingo, 49-12. Meanwhile, Audubon is slightly ahead of Colfax Mingo with a close score of 14-12, and Meepo is leading Davis County 37-14. Stay tuned as we return with the second half of the West Branch game and more exciting updates!

Join us as we dive into the exciting world of high school football with Scotty Melvin, sponsored by Pure Apex Power Supplements. Despite some technical hiccups, we're back to discuss the latest rankings, upcoming games, and intriguing matchups across Iowa. Scotty shares his critical yet insightful take on the AP rankings, highlighting the achievements of undefeated teams like Ottumwa. We explore key games, including Mid-Prairie vs. Mediapolis, which could shake up the district standings, and SK's visit to Pella Christian, a thrilling rivalry. Get insights into the potential outcomes of these games and the impact on playoff positions. Stay tuned for coverage of Lone Tree's matchup against Calamus Wheatland, and don't miss the action-packed night of football across Iowa, with live streams and updates. Whether you're a fan of Wilton, Washington, or Southeast Warren, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. Tune in for all the latest from the gridiron!

In Episode 15 of our Haunted America series, join host Lyle Perez, as he uncovers the ghostly secrets of Iowa. Known for its peaceful farmlands, historic towns, and endless cornfields, the Hawkeye State also harbors a collection of spine-tingling hauntings. From the notorious Villisca Axe Murder House to the mysterious Black Angel, Iowa is filled with paranormal encounters that have left visitors shaken. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or a lover of spooky stories, this episode will guide you through 10 of the most haunted locations in Iowa. Featured Haunted Locations: Villisca Axe Murder House, Villisca Address: 508 E 2nd St, Villisca, IA 50864 In 1912, this quiet home became the site of a brutal, unsolved murder. Visitors report eerie sounds, shadowy figures, and a chilling energy that lingers in the rooms where the murders occurred. Edinburgh Manor, Scotch Grove Address: 13241 E23 County Home Rd, Scotch Grove, IA 52310 Once a poor farm and later a mental institution, Edinburgh Manor is said to be haunted by malevolent and benevolent spirits, including a trickster called "The Joker" and a little girl named Susie. The Mason House Inn, Bentonsport Address: 21982 Hawk Dr, Bentonsport, IA 52565 This historic inn, once used as a hospital during the Civil War, is home to the spirits of past guests and soldiers. Paranormal activity includes a nurse spirit and a young boy who still lingers in the hallways. Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport Address: 200 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801 Built in 1915, this luxurious hotel is haunted by a woman who fell to her death. Guests have seen her ghost in mirrors and heard her soft singing echoing through the halls at night. Squirrel Cage Jail, Council Bluffs Address: 226 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 This rotating, cylindrical jail is haunted by former inmates, including the ghost of a man who hanged himself. Shadowy figures and disembodied voices have been reported by visitors. Franklin Hotel, Strawberry Point Address: 102 Elkader St, Strawberry Point, IA 52076 Built in 1903, this hotel is haunted by the spirit of a man named Henry, often seen pacing the lobby or standing by windows. Guests in Room 7 have reported seeing a ghostly woman standing over them. Dubuque Grand Opera House, Dubuque Address: 135 8th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 This historic theater is home to "The Lady in White," an actress who died during a performance. Her ghost is often seen in the balcony, watching the shows with a wistful expression. Mathias Ham House, Dubuque Address: 2241 Lincoln Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 This Victorian mansion is haunted by the ghost of Sarah Ham, often seen in the upstairs rooms looking out the windows. Visitors have reported hearing footsteps and seeing shadowy figures. Canteen Lunch in the Alley, Ottumwa Address: 112 2nd St E, Ottumwa, IA 52501 This small diner is haunted by the spirit of a former owner, known for rearranging dishes and giving ghostly orders to the staff. Customers have also reported feeling a cold tap on their shoulder. Black Angel of Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City Address: 1000 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52240 This imposing statue is said to be cursed. Those who touch the Black Angel are said to face misfortune, and many visitors have reported feeling an overwhelming sense of dread near the statue. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords: Haunted Iowa, Villisca Axe Murder House, Edinburgh Manor, Mason House Inn, Black Angel Iowa, Iowa haunted locations, ghost stories, Paranormal Iowa, haunted hotels, ghost tours, haunted theaters Tags: #HauntedAmerica #GhostStories #IowaHaunts #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #IowaGhosts #VilliscaAxeMurderHouse #EdinburghManor #MasonHouseInn #HotelBlackhawk #SquirrelCageJail #FranklinHotel #DubuqueGrandOperaHouse #MathiasHamHouse #CanteenLunch #BlackAngel

Welcome to the Red Zone coverage brought to you by Henshaw Trailer Sales of Richland, Iowa. In this episode, hosts Helena Hayes and Jeff Shipley, alongside other partners, dive into the exciting world of high school football, bringing you the latest scores and highlights. The action-packed night features incredible performances, with Pekin dominating Columbus with a 48-0 lead in the fourth quarter and Ottumwa leading Oski 42-21 at halftime. SK triumphs over Cardinal with an impressive 60-0 victory, while Mid Prairie edges West Burlington 21-14 at halftime. Catch up on all the thrilling moments, including Wilton's commanding 35-7 lead over Beckman in the fourth quarter and Grinnell's 36-0 shutout against Washington. Stay tuned for more updates and the final scoreboard show at the end of the night!

Welcome to the Scoreboard Show! We have Andy Kretzinger from the Southeast Iowa Union joining us today. First, a big thank you to our sponsors: Hinshaw Trailer Sales, Kalaina Hayes and Jeff Shipley, Partners for Profit Fundraising, Wyatt Moore and the Livestock Risk Management Partnership, Westerdrug, the Packwood Locker, Iowa Tire and Smithburg Auto, and Pure Apex Power Supplements. In this episode, we kick things off with a thrilling game at Mount Pleasant, where the Panthers finally broke their home field losing streak with a 33-24 victory over Tipton. The game was filled with dramatic moments, including a last-minute touchdown drive. Next, we discuss Washington's nail-biting win over Fairfield, where the Demons secured a 28-19 victory, thanks to a crucial interception in the end zone. Both teams showcased impressive performances, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Sigourney-Keota pulled off an incredible comeback against Mid-Prairie, scoring 14 points in the last minute to win 22-14. Meanwhile, Highland Huskies triumphed over Van Buren with a 13-0 victory, highlighting their growing prowess. Waco and Winfield-Mount Union faced off in an intense battle, with Waco emerging victorious 40-24. Pekin continued their undefeated streak with a dominant 54-10 win over Danville, setting the stage for an exciting matchup against Columbus next week. Other notable games include Ottumwa's impressive 62-21 win over Lincoln, Keokuk's commanding 45-7 victory over Burlington, and Davis County's 69-6 thrashing of Cardinal. Join us as we dive into these games and more in this action-packed episode!

Welcome to today's episode of Round Guy Radio, proudly sponsored by Hinshaw Trailer Sales, Helena Hayes, Jeff Shipley, Partners for Profit Fundraising, Wyatt Moore and the Livestock Risk Management Partnership, Wester Drug, Packwood Locker, Iowa Tire, Smithburg Auto, and Pure Apex Power Supplements. We appreciate their support of high school football! In this exciting episode, we welcome back KTVO's A.J. Johnson, who brings us the latest updates on high school football teams in Southeast Iowa. A.J. shares insights on several undefeated teams, including the impressive start of Ottumwa, who are now 2-0 and aiming for a long playoff run. He highlights the stellar performance of Cameron Benary and the dynamic duo of Cam Minary and Kobe Chantalavon. We also dive into the undefeated Pekin Panthers, who have outscored their opponents 130-0, and the Davis County team led by the powerful tandem of Carter Will and Kaysen Young. A.J. discusses the promising start of the Albia Blue Demons and their aspirations for the season. Additionally, we explore the resilient Sigourney-Keota team, Fairfield's bounce-back victory, and the upcoming matchups that promise thrilling football action. A.J. provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities each team faces as the season progresses. Don't miss this in-depth coverage of Southeast Iowa high school football. Tune in to Round Guy Radio and follow A.J. Johnson's updates on KTVO's Gridiron Lights for all the latest highlights and scores. Your community's football journey continues here!

In this action-packed episode, Joe and Andy Krutsinger from Southeast Iowa dive into the thrilling football games of the week. They kick off with the Fairfield Trojans' impressive victory over Fort Madison, showcasing Fairfield's powerful running game and strong defense. The episode also highlights the Washington Demons' continued dominance over the Burlington Greyhounds, maintaining their winning streak with stellar defensive plays. Other featured matches include West Burlington's late-game surge against Mount Pleasant, and a closer look at the Regina vs. Mid-Prairie showdown, emphasizing Regina's resilience. Listeners will also hear about Highland Huskies' strong defensive performance against Danville, Columbus Wildcats' bounce-back win over Wapalo, and the high-scoring affair between Winfield-Mount Union and New London. Andy shares insights on Sigourney-Keota's classic ground-and-pound victory over Mediapolis, and the standout performance of Noah Kriegel in Iowa Valley's triumph over WACO. Wrapping up, the episode covers pivotal games such as Pekin Panthers' dominant start to the season, Ottumwa's continued success, and other notable performances across Southeast Iowa. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the latest football action!

In the seventh stanza of Psalm 119, we ask God to remember the Word that gave us hope. This Word is the promise of the Gospel that gives life and comfort in affliction. Even as the insolent deride us, the Word of God teaches us the good that we love and the evil that we hate. Knowing that God remembers His Word, we remember His name and treasure His promises.  Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 119:49-56.  "God's Word Is Our Great Heritage” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Psalm 119. As this longest Psalm takes us through an acrostic journey through the Hebrew alphabet, our God teaches us to find joy, refuge, strength, and life in His Word, which is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. 

SWR is back and this week we're previewing the biggest Central Empire Wrestling show of the year Bridge City Slam which goes down this Saturday in Ottumwa, IA at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, IA and we have Clint Dye from Tag Team Photography to help us break it all down!

Night Listeners -Last show for the dog days of summer so we are frying eggs on the cement tonight. Debut play from The Least Worst out of Ottumwa, hardcore classics from Rue Morgue and Breakdance PLUS a shoegaze dream from Blist Her.The Least Worst - "Machetes Ready" / First Worst (Ottumwa)The Law - "Hole in My Heart" / King Size Cigarette (Des Moines)Skamikazies - "8000 Watts" / Behold (Quad Cities)The Brown Note - "Set Sail" / Better Than Music (Cedar Rapids)The Ballet - "A Song to Bring Ya Home" / We Were Wild Buffalo (Quad Cities)The Obsolete Andrew Joseph Caffrey - "My Blue Eyed Baby (is a Black Eyed Baby Now" / The Obsolete Andrew Joseph Caffrey (Cedar Rapids)Centaur Noir - "Life is a Mystery" / Memoirs II (Quad Cities)Blist Her - "TV Guide to Life" (Burlington)Voorhees - "Dreams" (Keokuk)Verb the Noun - "Bepis" / Verb the Noun (Sioux City)Wax Cannon - "Thanks for Registering Your Vehicle" /  Life-sized Animals Walking Around (Iowa City)Breakdance - "Bruce Bruce" / Mistaken Grave (Des Moines)Rue Morgue - "Elect Archie Brooks" / Demo (Des Moines)Safety Second - "Persuasion" / Four Elements (Marshalltown)Twin Wizard - "Apothecary" / Glacial Gods (Iowa City) Iowa Basement Tapes has its own archive of Iowa music. Be sure to check out iowabasementtapes.bandcamp.com and download any of the releases for free. If you would like to contribute any music please send an email to kristianday@gmail.com. BROADCAST SCHEDULEThursdays at 9PM on 98.9FM KFMG - Des MoinesFridays at 11PM on 90.3FM KWIT - Sioux CityFridays at 11PM on 90.7FM KOJI - OkobojiSaturdays at 8PM on 1240AM KWIC - DecorahIf you miss the show please subscribe to the broadcast archives: https://apple.co/2MzdH5e

Welcome to "Beat the Round Guy," brought to you by our sponsors: Henshaw Trailer Sales, House Representatives Helena Hayes and Jeff Shipley, Partners for Profit Fundraising, Wyatt Moore and the Livestock Risk Management Partnership, and Wester Drug. Don't forget to download the Podbeam app and follow Round Guy Radio for updates and new podcasts. In this episode, we dive into exciting new podcasts like "Fourth and Roar" and "Beaver Fever." The highly anticipated debut matchup between Wilton Beavers and Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks is set to be a thrilling game, with both teams bringing their A-game. We also discuss the upcoming match between Highland and North Cedar, with Highland aiming for a three-game winning streak. Additionally, the Lone Tree Lions face Iowa Valley Tigers in what promises to be an exhilarating game, featuring standout players like Emmett Burke and Krieger. Other notable games include Meepo at Columbus, where Columbus seeks to leverage their home-field advantage, and Winfield-Mount Union hosting Central City, showcasing their young but talented roster. Cardinal at Pekin and Oskaloosa at Washington are also on the radar, with both games expected to be hard-fought battles. Don't miss out on the matchups between Van Buren and Central Lee, Danville taking on Linville-Sully, and the highly anticipated Keokuk at Ottumwa game, featuring Coach McNutt's new strategies. Burlington faces Fort Madison, promising another intense rivalry game. Lastly, we cover North Mahaska at EBF, giving a shoutout to House Representative Helena Hayes. Tune in for all the action and analysis on Round Guy Radio!

In today's episode, brought to you by Helena Haynes, Henshaw Trailer Sales, and Partners for Profit Fundraising, we introduce A.J. Johnson, the new face of Realm Guy radio coverage. A.J. is making waves in sports journalism, stepping into the shoes of the beloved Jacob Lindsendorf and bringing fresh energy to KTVO's sports coverage. A.J. shares his journey from Gainesville, Florida, to the cornfields of Iowa, detailing his background in sports broadcasting from the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting. He discusses his approach to covering high school sports in the area and his commitment to engaging with the local community through social media and on-the-ground reporting. We dive into the upcoming football season, discussing teams like Albia, Centerville, Ottumwa, Sigourney-Keota, Pekin, and Fairfield. A.J. provides insights into the strengths and challenges each team faces, highlighting standout players and key games to watch. From Albia's promising start to Ottumwa's new coaching strategies, this episode is packed with exciting previews and personal stories from the field. Tune in to hear A.J.'s expert analysis and get ready for an action-packed football season in Iowa. Follow A.J. on Facebook at AJJohnsonKTVO and on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @AJJohnson_KTVO for the latest sports updates and highlights.

This episode is all about the 2024 RAGBRAI route, part 2. Murph interviewed a community member from each of the overnight towns and asked them what they have planned for us. Whether this is your very first RAGBRAI or you are a RAGBRAI veteran, this year will be full of all things Iowa. The people of Iowa are really what make RAGBRAI a one of a kind event. You probably already know, but you will soon be part of the oldest, largest and longest recreational bicycle tour in the world, and this year we celebrate our 51st trip across the state!!! Take your time to enjoy the Iowa scenery, and most importantly enjoy the spirit of RAGBRAI through the people you will meet. Enjoy these interviews with Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, Mt. Pleasant, Burlington, communities that are opening their towns and their hearts to us. https://www.wintersetragbrai.com/ https://www.knoxvilleiachamber.com/ragbrai/ https://www.ottumwaragbrai.com/ https://mtpleasantragbrai.com/index.html https://www.burlingtonragbrai.com/ www.ragbrai.com How to pack for RAGBRAI: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WglGxKHjYYg

When the thirteenth day of the twelfth month arrives, two contradictory Persian decrees are both legal. On the one hand, the enemies of God's people are allowed to slaughter them; on the other hand, God's people are allowed to defend themselves. Through a divine reversal, the people of God ably defend themselves from those who are trying to kill them. Haman's sons particularly are executed, and the people of God in Susa are given an extra day to defend themselves, but they do not take any plunder. In response, God's people rest with feasting and gladness.  Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Esther 9:1-19.  "For Such a Time As This” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Esther. Although God is never explicitly named in the book of Esther, He remains the One who directs all the events of the book. Happenings that seem coincidence, chance, or luck are truly God at work. He puts Mordecai and Esther in the right places and moments to work through them to deliver His people.  

  Meet The Spark's new host Asia Tabb!  Join WITF's Fred Vigeant as he interviews Asia about her start and what we can expect to see from her and the rest of The Spark team in the future. Asia began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM. Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA. Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden. Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My father was born in the autumn of 1922 in Deer Trail, a little railroad town in eastern Arapahoe County, Colorado. When he was very small the family moved to Iowa, where he grew up on a farm just outside of Ottumwa. His accent was a muddled mix of midwestern, with some cowboy drawl from Oklahoma that he inherited from his father and passed on to me in my earliest years.My father was a man of few words. He wasn't stern or stoic, just quiet. He once told me that he didn't talk much because he didn't have any good stories that anyone would want to hear. After all, he was from Iowa. Iowa was the opposite of interesting. Iowa was, in his view, a flat, featureless field with no big cities, no mountains, no great forest, no national parks. It was too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer. Nope, Iowa was the opposite of somewhere. It was nowhere, he was nowhere, and everything interesting in the world was somewhere else.My father was a heavy equipment operator. A cat skinner. That's what you call someone who operates a Caterpillar tractor. He grew up, sitting on a tractor. He went to war and served our country sitting on a tractor. He came home from war to California and sat on a tractor. Everyone who ever worked with him agreed that he was the best operator they'd ever seen. I asked him about it once and he told me, “That's not the kind of thing they give you an award for, son. Just a uniform, and sore body, and a paycheck.”I had my father‘s accent when I was young but I realized pretty early on that it sounded strange to my friends because I'm not from Iowa or Oklahoma. I grew up right here in Los Angeles. So I pushed it down and eventually it went away (although even now, if you listen carefully, y'all will here it slip out every once in a while). It just doesn't fit a kid who was born in Newport Beach. Losing my accent offended my mother deeply—then again, most things offended my mother—but my father never said a word about it. In fact, by the time my own children were born, I realized his accent was barely noticeable. I had pushed mine down intentionally. His just faded away because it wasn't something he cared about one way or the other. He wasn't overly proud of it. He didn't identify with it. He didn't give it two thoughts. It was what it was until it wasn't, and that was that. He was OK with me leaving it behind, the same way he was OK with leaving Iowa behind. I think my father was just very proud that his son wasn't going to be no one from nowhere.My father died in the autumn of 1997. He was 75. I was 31. I lost him too early. Too early for my children to really know him. Too early for me to know him better. Like most children, I took him for granted. That's what you do with people who you count on. My dad taught me a lot of things. How to fish. How to shoot. How to ride a horse. How to hunt. How to catch a baseball, throw a football, shoot a basketball. How to use tools. How to build. And yes, how to drive a tractor. He taught me how to work hard, even when it's way too hot or way too cold. He taught me that discomfort and pain were not the same as injuries. They were just part of getting the job done. He taught me that the strongest men are also the kindest men.There was a lot about me he didn't understand. The student, the artist, the seeker. He knew he wouldn't have answers for the kind of questions I was asking and, instead of letting his pride stand in the way, he bought me a set of encyclopedias. And from atop his bulldozer at the landfill he always kept a lookout for books and other interesting things he could bring home. He especially kept an eye out for the bright yellow covers of National Geographic magazines, which he would pull out of the trash, dust off, and bring home just for me.He wanted me to see the world as he never got to. He wanted me to understand the world as he never would. He wanted me to go places and do things that he would never do. He wanted me to be someone from somewhere.My father didn't live long enough to see if I really would make something of myself. If he had, I like to think he would be proud. I also think he would be surprised that all these years later I am more proud than ever to just be his son.Dad, you were never no one from no where. You were my rock. And when I look deep inside myself to the quietest places where I am most me, you're still my rock, and you always will be.I miss you so very much. I love you. Happy Fathers Day.And to all you whose dads are still here, hold them tight while you still have them. If you look down you might just find that they have been the rock on which you've built yourself a beautiful life.

Here is a recap of - the first half of - Day 6 of the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. We recorded early today so that we will have time to see all the sights during the second half of our day. We will cover Day 6 part two tomorrow! On Day 6 of RAGBRAI we will bike 84.8 miles with 3,160 feet of climb. Our route takes us from Ottumwa to Mt. Pleasant, with stops in Agency, Eldon, Selma, Libertyville, Fairfield, Brighton, Wayland, and Trenton along the way! Thanks to the Eldon and Libertyville Fire Departments and the Fairfield Police Department who escorted us into town so far today! Day 6 on RAGBRAI will be the Karras Loop Day and also Mr. Pork Chop Junior Day! Some of our group will tour the Karras Loop - we will report back on how their ride went tomorrow.

Here is a recap of Day 5 of the 2024 Route Inspection Ride. We rode bikes about 63 miles from Knoxville to Ottumwa, with stops in Attica, Lovilia, Albia, Eddyville, Chillicothe. Today we had two special guests on the podcast with us - double Scotts! Scott Sumpter from Bike Iowa and Scott Olsen, our beverage and restaurant consultant, chatted with us about the gravel sections on the route so far. Get gritty on the gravel! Day 5 on RAGBRAI is I Ride 4 Day! Ride to support your favorite cause. For more info: https://ragbrai.com/community-fund/

This Sunday we welcomed Pastor Mark Hornback from Ottumwa, Iowa. He shared about the manifest presence of God in your life.

Using the same language as He did in Genesis 1, the LORD speaks about His creation of the new heavens and the new earth, which will bring great joy to His people. Here, He will give to them eternal life and fruitful labor, and no enemies will harm them. He will dwell with them to hear their prayers, and all creation will live at peace in the LORD's holy mountain. The New Testament teaches that already now, we experience these blessings in the holy Christian Church, even as we wait for the fullness yet to come in the resurrection of the body on the Last Day. Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 65:17-25. "The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 40-66. Though Isaiah lived one hundred years beforehand, he writes to the people of God in exile in Babylon to assure them that their God reigns and will rescue them through the work of His servant. These promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose work Isaiah proclaims vividly seven hundred years beforehand.

Retired agent John Ouellet reviews his investigation of Stephen Blumberg, the most prolific book thief in the history of the United States. His investigation led John to Blumberg's three-story, 17-room mansion in Ottumwa, Iowa, packed with antiques and 23,000 rare books and manuscripts stolen from libraries and universities in 45 states and Canada. During the trial, the stolen volumes were estimated to be worth $5 million. However, librarians agree the collection was priceless. John Ouellet served in the FBI for 23 years.  Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/312-john-ouellet-bibliomania-book-bandit-stephen-blumberg/ Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL  Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

The LORD makes it plain that He alone has created and sustains all things. No one showed Him how to do His work. The nations are nothing before the LORD, and idols are human creations that have no power to move. The LORD alone rules over all creation and over all human empires; no one can compare to Him. Therefore, His people must not think that He is unaware of their way. He is the everlasting God who uses His almighty power in order to strengthen His people in their weakness. Through trust in Him, He strengthens them to endure. Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 40:12-31. "The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 40-66. Though Isaiah lived one hundred years beforehand, he writes to the people of God in exile in Babylon to assure them that their God reigns and will rescue them through the work of His servant. These promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose work Isaiah proclaims vividly seven hundred years beforehand.

This week AP and Murph sit down with ride director Matt Phippen to talk about RAGBRAI LI and the 2024 route, along with his process on how to get the route from paper to reality. Matt dives into mileage, elevation and a bit about each of the 8 overnight towns on the RAGBRAI route. The overnight towns for RAGBRAI LI are: Glenwood, Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, Mt Pleasant and Burlington. Registration is open now!! Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com RAGBRAI LI Registration is open! https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-li-registration/

On January 25, actor, writer and comedian Tom Arnold kicks of the 17th installment of the Addiction and Recovery Lecture Series at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina - just up the road from Myrtle Beach.  The series will run on consecutive Thursdays through February 15, If you are a certain age like we are, you'll remember Tom from his work on the long-running ABC sitcom Roseanne – or that he was once married to the show's star, Roseanne Barr. And who can forget him opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies – or the hilarious restroom scene in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. But he cut his teeth on standup, which he still performs, and has appeared in scores of films and television shows over more than three decades. He's also a single parent of a son and daughter. Tom is also in recovery – and has been very open about his experience with addiction, relapse, child sexual abuse and a series of health scares over the years.  But he's arguably in the best shape of his life now. In 2008, HGTC physics professor Casey King founded and launched Addiction and Recovery Lecture Series – a popular event that has included a growing “Who's Who” of featured celebrity speakers – from actors to rock stars to medical professionals and many more. The series also features presentations and panels including college students, recovery advocates and spokespersons from local recovery groups, rounding out an event that shines as a beacon of hope for those still struggling with addiction and a lamp on the path of those on their recovery journeys. A big thank you to Casey for putting us in touch with Tom.  SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - "Rise Above It" By Chris Yale  4:49 - Greetings and about the song 5:44 - About the Addiction and Recovery Lecture Series at Horry-Georgetown Technical College 6:29 - About Tom Arnold 7:43 - Welcome, Tom / Myrtle Beach / Planet Hollywood Myrtle Beach / Casey King 8:50 - Tom's plans for Myrtle Beach presentation / Keeping track of time / Gig at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel / Improv Hollywood gig / Watching other comics / Recovery comedy 11:12 - Tom in FUBAR as Norm Carlson / True Lies / Bone marrow story / University of Iowa / Sperm donation letdown / The corkscrew 17:05 - Moving to L.A. in 1988 / Minneapolis Comedy Competition / Comedy clubs in Minneapolis / Everclear Punch / Comedy Cabaret and other gigs / Meeting Roseanne Barr in Minneapolis in 1983 / Williams Pub 19:37 - More about early relationship with Roseanne / Roseanne HBO Special 1987 / Writing, acting and producing on Roseanne 20:55 - Magic Castle Hollywood / Tom's first apartment in Van Nuys / Living in Los Angeles 22:45 - Burning the boats / Tom's Hollywood experience / All-in on the dream / Ottumwa, Iowa 24:21 - Tom's quick career trajectory 24:38 - Setting up addiction issues long before Hollywood / "Queen of Meth" - Tom's sister, Lori Arnold / Underage drinking / Drinking versus drugs / Stoners versus rednecks / Fights 27:06 - First cocaine use in Minneapolis / Rock venue First Avenue / Purple Rain / Escalating coke use 27:47 - Blow in Hollywood / Roseanne cautions Tom / More about Lori Arnold / "I want everything" / The meth business 30:57 - Roseanne instrumental in getting Tom into proper rehab / Hiding addiction / Benedict Canyon / Moment of clarity / Public perception and the gossip mill / Learning to love yourself / Marrying Roseanne 35:30 - 19 years of sobriety / 2008 motorcycle accident and pain medication / sobriety reset  37:10 - The value of 12-Step Meetings / Recovery community in Hollywood 39:25 - "In recovery" versus "recovered" 40:27 - Tom's fitness journey / Mini-stroke in 2022 / Stroke protocal UCLA Medical Center / Weight loss coach Charles D'Angelo / True Lies weight / Losing 80 pounds / Night eating 47:35 - Benzos and third stint in rehab / Chris Cornell / Matthew Perry  50:47 - Future plans for Tom Arnold / Thoughts on upcoming 65th birthday / Single parenthood and life with his son and daughter / Living in the moment 52:57 - Tom, Arnold - Arnold, Tom 53:28 - Parting shots 

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for January 8, 2024.According to the National Weather Service it will be cloudy on Monday in the Cedar Rapids area, with a high near 35 degrees. The low will drop down to 30 degrees later on in the evening.Monday evening will also be when heavy snowfall could arrive, so do your emergency shopping during the day if you want to completely avoid snow. The National Weather Service projections show a 20 percent chance of snow at 5 p.m. that rockets up to a 100 percent chance of snow by 8 p.m.And the snow could come in bunches, with a potential for up to 3 inches by the end of Monday and a total of 6 inches by the time you wake up Tuesday morning, with the potential with more snow to come on top of that. As a result, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6 p.m. tonight until the start of Wednesday morning.Cedar Rapids has an 85 percent chance of seeing more than 6 inches of snow by the time the snowfall ends, and a 27 percent chance of more than a foot. Chances increase farther south: Ottumwa has an 88 percent chance of seeing 6-plus inches of snow, and a 36 percent chance of seeing more than a foot.Just weeks away from “day one” of the University of Iowa-Mercy Iowa City process designed to morph the 150-year-old Mercy Hospital into UI Health Care's “downtown campus,” job offers are going out to more than 1,100 prospective transitioning employees.Of more than 90 physicians employed by Mercy when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Aug. 7, UIHC in the final weeks of December made job offers to a majority of those who remained.More than half of those offered have accepted to date, and the acceptances continue to come in according to UIHC spokeswoman Laura Shoemaker. “It is our hope that all Mercy Iowa City physicians will choose to transition to UI Health Care as we grow our team and work to deliver high-quality care to our patients and communities.”In addition to Mercy physician offers, UIHC is in the process of offering employment agreements to about 1,100 Mercy staff members — including advanced practice providers, nurses, nursing assistants, receptionists, administrators, janitorial workers, and food service providers.UI Health Care Vice President for Medical Affairs Denise Jamieson told The Gazette that transitioning 1,100 new employees and the Mercy system to fit under the UIHC umbrella, all while dealing with lingering Mercy expenses and investing in the hospital's aging infrastructure, will be, to put it mildly, a complicated task. “Change can be very stressful, but I don't think there's any way anybody is going to look back five or 10 years from now and say, ‘We should have just let Mercy close',” Jamieson said, pointing to worsening overcrowding issues at UIHC in addition to Mercy's storied history and loyal patient base. “We need the beds to be able to serve the community.”I will leave you today with a happy thought. It is just one week until the Iowa Caucuses arrive, which means there is just over one week left until political ads stop following you wherever you go. Think of that as you shovel snow tomorrow, and it might just make your load feel lighter. But remember to use your legs to lift either way.

Michelle Boat was livid. Her husband of more than 20 years, Nicholas Boat, wanted a divorce. Nicholas told Michelle that he'd found someone new – a woman named Tracy Mondabough. Michelle began stalking Tracy. She stalked Nicholas, too. She left Nicholas terrifying voicemails in which she threatened to kill Tracy. So, when Tracy was brutally murdered, investigators immediately had a top suspect. And now for a note about our process. For this episode, Brandi copy and pasted from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Michelle Boat” episode Sleeping With A Killer “Tracy Mondabough” chillingcrimes.com “IA v. Boat (2021)” courttv.com “Trial to begin for murder of Ottumwa woman” by Kyle Ocker, Ottumwa Courier “Woman charged in Pella homicide the estranged wife of victim's boyfriend” by KCCI 8 News, kcci.com “Defense attorney says Boat guilty of manslaughter, not murder” by Kyle Ocker, The Oskaloosa Herald “Jury convicts Michelle Boat of first-degree murder after 45-minute deliberation” by Laura Terrell, KCCI 8 News YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 53+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!  

One Iowa high schooler is helping lead the charge on issues surrounding youth employment in the state. Ottumwa sophomore Oliver Hernandez Norris is joined by Krista Tedrow from Iowa's South Central Workforce Development Board to tell us about how they secured a meeting with the Federal Department of Labor in Washington D.C. to discuss youth employment.  Find out what Oliver says are some of the main concerns employers should be looking at when it comes to hiring youth, and how a first-of-its-kind survey conducted by Iowa State University will help shape youth workforce solutions.  

Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Corinthians 10:14-22. Appealing to his beloved congregation according to the wisdom that comes from God's Word, St. Paul urges the Corinthians to flee from idolatry. This is the only sensible thing to do because they are participants in the Lord's Table. There, they receive the cup of blessing, which is a participation in Christ's Blood, and the bread, which is a participation in Christ's Body. There, they are joined together with their fellow members in the Church. Although idols are nothing, demons stand behind idolatry. To participate in idol worship, therefore, is inconsistent with participation at the Lord's table and provokes Him to anger. “Nothing But Christ Crucified” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the epistle of 1 Corinthians. In response to correspondence from the Christians in Corinth and reports about matters arising in the congregation, St. Paul writes to address various matters of Christian faith and life. Throughout it all, he directs our attention to the power and wisdom of God for our salvation: Christ crucified.

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Night Listeners - Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all are stuffed to the gills and ready jam some tunes with me for an hour. On the menu tonight I have some warm hippie love from Goldblums, punk rock legends Red Throb, Druids, and 7inch Wave.7inch Wave - "Break too Fast" / Load "Love Emulator" ,8​,​1 (Ames)Goldblums - "Wear my Blood" / Blum On (Des Moines)Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops - "It's in the Blood" / Room (Des Moines)Red Throb - "Tonight" / Bend Over Here Comes (Iowa City)The Wych Elm - "Best Guess" / Woodward (Des Moines)Ambush #5 - "Seven" / Precision Noise Recordings (Iowa City)Alex Body - "5" / Jazz Menu (Iowa City)Bottledog - "Waxed Toddler" / Another Product (Iowa City)Brian Jones - "The Massacre" / What Was Left (Cedar Rapids)Slimtones - "Radio Station" / Demo (Iowa City)Purplish - "eminence" / end of days (Spencer)Atomic Opera - "2000 Die  and a Space Oddity" / Disentegration Fold (Des Moines)Shamrock Shakes - "Hardcore Love" / House of Jep EP (Ames)Captain Three Leg - "Dreamroller" / split with DSM (Ottumwa)Druids - "Dance of Skulls" / Shadow Work (Des Moines)Iowa Basement Tapes has its own archive of Iowa music. Be sure to check out iowabasementtapes.bandcamp.com and download any of the releases for free. If you would like to contribute any music please send an email to kristianday@gmail.com. BROADCAST SCHEDULEThursdays at 9PM on 98.9FM  KFMG - Des MoinesFridays at 11PM  on 90.3FM  KWIT - Sioux CityFridays at 11PM on 90.7FM KOJI - OkobojiSaturdays at 8PM on 1240AM KWIC - DecorahIf you miss the show please subscribe to the broadcast archives: https://apple.co/2MzdH5e

Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Hebrews 4:1-13. The author of Hebrews continues to preach on Psalm 95 in this part of his sermon. He calls his congregation to a right fear of God, lest any fail to reach God's promised rest. The rest that Joshua gave to Israel when they entered the Promised Land was incomplete. We enter into God's rest only through faith in Christ. He is the one who speaks to us through the Word of God, which is a living, active, and sharp two-edged sword that brings us before the One to whom we must give account. “The New Covenant in Christ” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Hebrews. The book of Hebrews is best understood as a sermon preached to those who have gathered for the Divine Service, exhorting them to continued faithfulness to Jesus. As the Son of God and our Brother, Jesus is both our exalted King and faithful High Priest who is truly present with us so that we might fix our eyes on Him.

B Movies are the Best Movies   This week Tony has us watch the 2023 science-fiction mystery flick They Cloned Tyrone   A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.   Like, Follow, Subscribe   and visit www.thepfpn.com to have your mind blown with countless hours of epic podcasts   Catch us at Halloweenapalooza October 13th and 14th in Ottumwa, Iowa

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And yes, I do speaking engagements.]I don't remember the first time I saw Vivek Ramaswamy in one of the countless cable news hits he's done since the announcement of his presidential campaign just over six months ago, but I remember the first time he held my attention. It wasn't a cable news hit. It was some random video in my timeline.Mr. Ramaswamy was at a campaign event six weeks ago in Ottumwa, Iowa, a town of 25,000 that has seen five presidential visits, most recently with then-Pres. Obama in 2010. This small town hall was hosted by the local GOP. He was in the middle of a longer answer about “firing the managerial class of the Pentagon” over the accusation against top military leadership of engaging in “wokism” and so on—you've likely heard some version of these thoughts from one of the countless rightwing provocateurs who parrot it—when suddenly, he was interrupted by a shouting protestor.The protestor—whose name I ain't gonna put here in order to protect her privacy—was yelling at Mr. Ramaswamy: “Protect women! I am not having someone else's kid if they rape me!”He immediately (and curiously) said “Amen!” and attempted to pivot in some related direction (the audio is a bit muffled) when she responded: “Republicans are raping people! President Trump is a rapist!”There were overlapping interruptions until she was swarmed by campaign staff and volunteers, who motioned for her to leave, which she started to do for about 15 yards, when Mr. Ramaswamy asked for her to come back and speak. So, she walked back up, to in front of the stage, and did speak.She talked about abortion rights and the absolute terror of living in a country in which rape can be a death sentence because of unnecessary and clownish (my words) restrictions on abortion care.Mr. Ramaswamy waited for to say her piece and asked for her name and if she said she's a mother (yes, she said, and her kids are successful) and he replied: “I want to say you're doing one of the most important things...a mother raising more children in this world. Even if we have our disagreements, I want to say thank you for that. So thank you.”She started to walk back out—probably because this was all a bit overwhelming, she later told an NBC reporter she had no plans to interrupt or protest the event—when Mr. Ramaswamy then said this:“And part of what it means to live in this country is we have free speech, we get to speak our minds openly, even if we all don't agree on it. So, let's actually applaud her for the courage, coming into a room and asking a question even though we don't agree on everything, OK?”She nodded to acknowledge what he said, the audience applauded her as she was walking out, and that was it. Mr. Ramaswamy supported Donald Trump in the 2020 election and has steadfastly defended him in the public square against his various indictments and other legal controversies in recent months. He is absolutely a Trump supporter, but what he did at that event was not a very Trumpian move.His political idol—the inspiration for his entry into politics—would not have asked the woman to come back and speak her mind. He would have done some combination of talking over her, mocking her, and exploring sidebar topics that were halfway between adjacent to the discussion-at-hand and seemingly random.We all know this. But Mr. Ramaswamy invited her back and gave her the space to speak and then deftly defused the tension in the venue with praise for her, and by the time she was walking out of that event, he was looking pretty good to a lot of people. Was it sincere? Probably not. Was it very contrived retail politics? Yeah. But honestly, I don't think it really matters. I think debating his intentions in that moment is worthless, knowing that the folks who would debate something like that were not his intended audience. At no point did he admit that he or Trump are wrong. He just expressed a basic show of empathy on shared values that sounded really classy to his intended audience. It wasn't to convince the likes of me, I know that, because I am not who he has in mind in his broad messaging.He threaded the needle in that moment for Trump supporters, however cynically, in such a way that he got credit for both refusing to budge on his views and coming across as a decent man, the latter of which Trump has struggled to do most (all?) of his life, even when he's actually trying.So, now, Trump supporters can show this video to others and say: See? We're decent folks who respect each other in disagreement. It's the left who shows up to interrupt a conversation and stir up trouble.Again, I need to emphasize that whether or not this makes anti-Trump folks (like myself) feel anger or frustration or annoyance is completely besides the point because once again: we are not the intended audience for Mr. Ramaswamy's campaign comms strategy.Mr. Ramaswamy has one goal in mind: he wants to be the heir apparent for the Trump wing of the Republican Party (which is most of the GOP). He wants to succeed him as the leader of that faction, which has reliably kept Mr. Trump in place as the de facto leader of the Republican Party.The only thing that matters to Mr. Ramaswamy in this moment is positioning himself as the obvious choice to pick up that mantle, however far in the future. Maybe that includes angling for the bottom of the ticket, but even if he missed out on that, he's still building his brand solely in Trump's image for that handoff.Take last night's debate. Mr. Ramaswamy was widely criticized for his over-the-top, bombastic, uninformed, meandering, and non-sensical performance. He repeatedly talked over his opponents and the moderators. He seemed to relish embodying an intentional arrogance. Sound like anyone to you?Mr. Ramaswamy wasn't at the debate last night to court MSNBC commentators who have spent last night and this morning consistently praising (and rightly so) former U.N. Ambassador (and South Carolina governor) Nikki Haley for handing Mr. Ramaswamy's ass to himself with logic in a heated exchange.He wasn't there to court the minority of Republican voters who (rightly) believe his political hero is a traitor to American democracy or (correctly) sense that the Era of Trump will eventually end in disaster for the GOP. He wasn't there for social media pundits like myself who have found it all-to-easy to mock his manic performance. (I likened his general vibe last night to that of a youth pastor who taken's a bump of cocaine backstage before coming out to deliver a sermon.)No, he was there to audition for an audience of one: Donald John Trump, and it didn't take long for supporters of Mr. Trump to pick up on that. Mr. Ramaswamy declined to offer any support for accountability of Mr. Trump in the midst of his myriad indictments and other legal controversies. Whereas as every other candidate, to some degree, criticized Mr. Trump, he has stood steadfastly beside his political hero and defended him.This is not by accident. The party's frontrunner may not have been present last night, but the spirit of Trumpism was very much present in Mr. Ramaswamy's performance.All of the other candidates on that stage last night have been struggling with a common puzzle: how to attract Trump supporters without alienating them — with these added complexities: 1) the risk in turning off moderate voters in the general (as Trump does) and 2) the risk in attaching their integrity to a sinking sink (which Trump is).Unsurprisingly, none of these candidates have come close to figuring it out, probably because it's an impossible task. Mr. Trump's voters only want him. Prime example: look no further than Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has a glittering resume and—until recently—had the wide backing of much of the Republican establishment.Mr. DeSantis' message to the Trump faction has been: I'm not saying my approach is morally better; I'm saying my approach is smarter, and we can go a lot further in conservative goals with my approach. Mr. DeSantis has attempted to run to the right of Mr. Trump, seeming to throw down a gauntlet: This guy is all talk; I am all action. Watch me go after Mickey Mouse. Watch me take over universities. Watch me ban books. Watch me not give a damn what my critics think, either, including Trump.The Governor of Florida has sought to present himself as the new and improved Donald Trump, with far greater discipline and actual legal and policy chops — Trump without the embarrassing gaffes, Trump without the raging narcissism, Trump without the self-destructive chaos.His efforts over the past several years in the direction of this goal have mostly failed because it turns out—surprise—that Trump supporters do not want an improved version of Mr. Trump. They don't see need for improvement. They want Mr. Trump in the original packaging, thank you very much.I firmly believe that every candidate on that stage last night understands this about Trump supporters, but none of them have been willing to do what Mr. Ramaswamy is clearly doing: unapologetically embracing everything about Mr. Trump, no matter how awful, in an attempt to be anointed as his successor someday.Mr. Ramaswamy is not actually running for president; he's running to be Mr. Trump's crown prince, and if Mr. Trump should, someday, find himself out of the running due to the overwhelming legal quagmire he's currently in, Mr. Ramaswamy is waiting there with open arms: your vision and your legacy are safe with me.And if Mr. Trump stays in the race, despite the very steep legal challenges, Mr. Ramaswamy is setting himself up as a strong Veep choice or, barring that, with an unconditional blessing and unparalleled favor from the leader of the GOP. That's the goal.To do that, Mr. Ramaswamy has clearly decided he must kill his own ego and shed any sense of shame. All that matters is being an especially devoted cover band for the twice-impeached, 4x-indicted, former president.It means pretending that he is not a Phi Beta Kappa graduate, summa cum laude, of Harvard College and earned his law degree from Yale with the assistance of a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a fact which was inexplicably removed from his Wikipedia article back in May.It means pretending that he is, somehow, the only millennial of his high intellectual curiosity who has not hunched over a computer at any point in the past two decades and typed the words “climate change” into the Google search box and pressed enter. It means pretending that he lacks the requisite legal education—let alone, the best legal education in the world—to clearly discern that Mr. Trump has repeatedly and flagrantly and shamelessly broken federal and state law many, many, many times over. It means pretending that the list of “truths” he has taken to parroting—an itemized ideology of Trumpism tenets, basically—are somehow not completely antithetical to basic critical thinking skills, let alone the whole of his elite education and life experience.It means pretending, to all the world, that he is somehow inferior to Mr. Trump, which everyone knows is completely false, including Mr. Trump himself. The point is not to acknowledge what's obvious to everyone; the point is the performative kneeling that is required to sell himself to Mr. Trump as eventual heir.And it all comes with enormous risk. Mr. Trump has managed to evade, for six years, substantial accountability for his numerous crimes and acts of cruelty. Now, in recent months, full accountability of Mr. Trump feels more real to the country than at any point in this era. It feels inevitable. Four active indictments, 91 total federal and state charges, ranging from obstruction to racketeering to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government to illegally hoarding highly classified documents pertaining to our national security, on record openly admitting to wrongdoing, legally screwed beyond imagination.If Mr. Ramaswamy makes his own future inextricably bound with the reputation of the person previously described, he certainly risks going down with the ship, even if he didn't break any laws.That's the gambit. All the other candidates in this race are trying to shape some kind of reasonable, post-Trump future, and wouldn't dare careening off the cliff with him — yet, Mr. Ramaswamy is doing exactly that and hoping it pays off with being anointed by Mr. Trump, one way or the other.He doesn't care about annoying or enraging the other candidates. He doesn't care about the lectures from pundits across the spectrum. He doesn't care about shame. He only cares about fully committing to this singular role. It would seem Trump supporters sense this. While most non-Trump folks were picking Mr. Ramaswamy apart last night, myself included, he was earning high marks from Trump folks who were watching. When CNN did a post-debate poll among a focus group of 15 Republican voters in Iowa, these were the results: seven for Mr. Ramaswamy, four for Ambassador Haley, two for Gov. DeSantis, and two abstentions. The cherry-on-top for Mr. Ramaswamy was the praise posted by Mr. Trump on his platform Truth Social: “This answer gave Vivek Ramaswamy a big WIN in the debate because of a thing called TRUTH. Thank you Vivek!”What answer had Mr. Ramaswamy given that so impressed Mr. Trump?“President Trump, I believe, was the best president of the 21st century.”Made in his own image, indeed.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. 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Rev. James Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Psalm 127. In Psalm 127, Solomon teaches us the wisdom that apart from the LORD's activity, all our work is in vain. The LORD must be the One to build our families; He is the One who never fails to watch over our households. If we do our work and watching in worry, we squander His good gifts. Solomon particularly extols the LORD's gift of children, who are always a blessing from Him to be received with thanksgiving. As He must be the One to build our household, so He is the One to work through our children for our good. Join Sharper Iron during the month of July to study selected Psalms. In the Psalter, God speaks His Word to us and teaches us how to speak back to Him in prayer. Even in the great variety of the Psalms, each one points us to our Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly summit on Neutralizing Workplace Racism. We made it through the Juneteenth celebration unscathed (hopefully). Given what we heard from Ottumwa educator Robert Bender, all that celebrating was for nothing. Mr. Bender reported that White children called him a nigger and left him Racist Jokes. Bender alleges the students were not disciplined and he was forsaken by his White colleagues. Since we've a number of educators in The C.O.W.S.'s listening audience, we'll remind folks to have a code for responding to the Racist antics of White kids. We also make time to discuss strategies for responding to inquires about the origins of your so-called non-white sounding name. Is it best to immediately close this line of inquiry from a colleague, or should be work to subtly re-direct the dialog back to work-related subjects? #TheCOWS14Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#