Prep Boys’ Golf: The Roths Lead Washington to the SEC Crown

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 2:37 pm CDT

Mt. Pleasant, IA- The boys’ Southeast Conference (SEC) golf meet is in the books and the 2024 boys’ conference champion is Washington with a team score of 288. Fairfield finished with a 334 to take second place followed by Mt. Pleasant with a team score of 350.

The Demons were unstoppable as five of their six golfers finished in the top five. Roman Roth finished with an impressive score of 5-under par (67) for the 18-hole course. Rajan Roth also finished under par with a 71 (-1). Drew Conrad carded a 75, Luke Beenblossom shot a 76, and Carson Brown finished with a 79.

Archer Kreuter of Fairfield had the sixth best score with an 82 followed by Landon Nodruft, who finished with the same score. Sam Weaton was right behind for the Trojans with an 18-hole score of 83.

Mt. Pleasant’s three best golfer finished under 90 for the course with Nate Dismang and Merrick Lamm each shooting an 86, while Reece Coffman carded an 88.

Fort Madison finished in fourth with a team score of 376 as Brady Wade finished 12-over par (84) for the course, the tenth best score of the day. Cole Quitten had a fine day for the Bloodhounds with an 18-hole score of 88.

Lastly, Keokuk rounded out the field with a team score of 405. Jayden Thomas led the Chiefs with a score of 86. Collin Campbell snuck under 100 for the course with a back-nine card of 48.

The SEC will meet back up on May 8th at Mt. Pleasant for sectionals with Albia, West Burlington/Notre Dame, and Mt. Vernon entering the fray.

CPR Saves Lives: A “How To” Guide

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 12:20 pm CDT

Although it’s May and American Heart Month is in February, it’s never a bad time to refresh on the steps of CPR.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR, is important for several reasons. According to the American Heart Association, immediate CPR can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest. 350,000 people in the United States die each year due to cardiac arrest.

One common misconception is that a heart attack is the same thing as cardiac arrest. These are not the same thing. A heart attack is a blood circulation issue, while cardiac arrest is an electrical issue. If you suspect somebody is having a heart attack, they should be taken to the hospital. For a person in cardiac arrest, 911 needs to be called immediately and high-quality CPR should be administered.

For the typical adult, 30 chest compressions should be followed by two “rescue breaths” for a ration of 30:2, and 100-120 per minute. If you’ve ever taken a class, or went to any parties in the late 70s, you may be familiar with the catchy tune that is often associated with this, Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees.

The depth of compression should be around 2 inches and an AED should be used if available. These are very simple to use as they give directions to the user as to what to do.

Of course, different people require different treatment, so be sure to look on the American Heart Association or the Red Cross website for a full list of duties.

Knowing and remembering how to deliver high-quality CPR can save lives.

 

Below is a list of seven steps to perform high-quality CPR for an adult, found and provided by the Red Cross.

1 CHECK the scene for safety, form an initial impression and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

2 If the person appears unresponsive, CHECK for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout

3 If the person does not respond and is not breathing or only gasping, CALL 9-1-1 and get equipment, or tell someone to do so

4 Kneel beside the person. Place the person on their back on a firm, flat surface

5 Give 30 chest compressions

  • Hand position: Two hands centered on the chest
  • Body position: Shoulders directly over hands; elbows locked
  • Depth: At least 2 inches
  • Rate: 100 to 120 per minute
  • Allow chest to return to normal position after each compression

6 Give 2 breaths

  • Open the airway to a past-neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique
  • Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath, and make complete seal over the person’s mouth with your mouth.
  • Ensure each breath lasts about 1 second and makes the chest rise; allow air to exit before giving the next breath

Note: If the 1st breath does not cause the chest to rise, retilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the 2nd breath If the 2nd breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway

7 Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Use an AED as soon as one is available! Minimize interruptions to chest compressions to less than 10 seconds.

Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities Meeting Agenda 05/02

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 10:32 am CDT

MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

Board of Trustees:

Special Meeting & Budget
Work Session: Thursday, May 2nd, 1:00pm Utility Office (Conference Room)

Dan McCabe, Chairman

Harvey Ungerman
David George
Michelle Rosell
Lori White

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll call.
B. Approval of Agenda.

II. FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS

A. Consent Letter Review & Approval – Approval for our legal counsel to assist Ameren with some Iowa regulatory work associated with the transmission supply project.
B. Review & discussion of proposed 2024-2025 Capital & Operating Budget.

III. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
1. Executive Session – Personnel & Legal.
a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa for legal purposes).

IV. ADJOURNMENT.

Vehicle Found in Ditch Early Wednesday Morning

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 10:06 am CDT

On May 1st, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the 2400-grid of Highway 34 outside of New London.  The caller, a passerby, stated the vehicle’s lights were on, but could not tell if it was occupied.

Law Enforcement arrived and located the vehicle which had a sole occupant.  The driver was identified as Jennifer Fernandez, 28, of Washington, IA.  The investigation determined Ms. Fernandez was driving a Chevrolet Malibu east bound on Highway 34 when a deer ran into the roadway.

Ms. Fernandez took evasive action, swerving to miss the deer, and the vehicle entered a rear wheel skid.  The vehicle left the roadway striking a delineator.  No injuries were reported and the damage to the vehicle was estimated at $4500.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New London Police Department.

The Dangers of Driving on Wet Roads

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 8:32 am CDT

In case you have been living under a rock, Southeast Iowa has experienced relatively large amounts of rainfall in the previous few weeks. While we are thankful for the rain, unfortunately rain can make driving awfully difficult.

Before departing on the open roads, consider doing some checks on your vehicle first. Inspect your wiper blades and make sure they are operational, be sure that your brake lights and headlights work, and that your tires are properly inflated. When on the road, reduce your speed and increase your following distance from the vehicle in front of you. Do not use cruise control in wet weather, as that can cause you to lose control.

Make sure to be safe on the roads this wet season.

Zachery Szalma

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 8:29 am CDT

Zachery Thomas Szalma, 46, of Keokuk passed away on Thursday. April 25, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospital in Ft. Madison.

Private family services will be held at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.  Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.  A memorial has been established in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

 

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.

Sports, May 1st

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Track and Field

Mt. Pleasant will travel to Fort Madison tomorrow, May 2nd, for their conference meet.

The girls’ and boys’ teams of Winfield-Mt. Union, New London, Central Lee, Van Buren County, Mediapolis, and West Burlington will travel to WACO for the Southeast Iowa Super Conference meet tomorrow.

High School Soccer

Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union will travel to Wapello next Monday, May 6th, with the girls playing first at 5 pm.

The WACO boys’ team will host Danville Friday, May 3rd, at 5 pm.

Central Lee split their games against Burlington Notre Dame last night with the girls’ team winning 3-2 and the boys’ team losing to the Nikes 2-1. The Central Lee girls’ team will face off against Mid-Prairie tomorrow at 5 pm. The boys’ team will host Keokuk on Friday, May 3rd, at 7 pm. 

The Mediapolis girls’ team picked up a dominating win against Keokuk last night 8-0. The boys’ team followed suit with a victory against Hillcrest Academy 3-0. The girls’ team will take on Canton on May 6th. The boys’ team will wait for the Southeast Iowa Super Conference tournament on Tuesday, May 7th. 

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team struggled on the road against Fort Madison last night, falling 6-0. In a battle for second place in the SEC, the Fort Madison girls’ team exited with the win 5-2. Teagan Snaadt tallied two goals for the Bloodhounds. The Panthers will compete against Burlington tomorrow with the boys’ team on the road and the girls’ team celebrating senior night at home. 

The Danville boys’ team crushed Highland last night 9-2. Kadu Garcia and Colin Pealer tabbed hat tricks in the win. Talan Whaley, Jacob Miller, and Clayton Gilpin each contributed a goal to the winning effort. 

High School Tennis

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team traveled down to Keokuk and handled the Chiefs, winning 8-1. Phoenix Watson, Lou Schimmelpfennig, and Zach Johnson shut out their opponents in singles competition. Watson and Schimmelpfennig and Gavin Ross and Johnson each won their doubles match 8-6, while Dane Cook and Sawyer Fulton shut out their opponent. 

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team grabbed a win last night against Keokuk 6-3. Jana Isanta ended the regular season with a perfect 11-0 singles record after her and Ellie Situmeang won their matches 8-1. Bethany Drury and Victoria Smith also won their singles match. The teams of Isanta and Situmeang and Drury and Audrey Richmond took their doubles matches 8-1. The Panthers finished the regular season with a 7-4 record, including a 5-3 conference mark,

Mt. Pleasant will be competing in their conference tournaments today with the girls’ team heading to Faifield and the boys’ team traveling to Burlington.

High School Golf

The New London girls’ team traveled to Keokuk yesterday and had two of the top scores of the course. Taylor Phillips finished with an 18-hole score of 69, while Sophie Malott carded a 79. 

The Southeast Iowa Super Conference boys’ teams will compete in their conference meet today while the girls’ team will participate in their conference meet on Monday, May 6th. 

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team will compete in their SEC meet today.

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will compete in their SEC meet next Wednesday, May 8th. 

The Central Lee girls’ team will participate in a triangular tomorrow, May 2nd, at Sheaffer Memorial Golf Park.

The Central Lee boys’ team will host a meet on Saturday, May 4th, with Van Buren County, Holy Trinity Catholic, and Burlington Notre Dame also making the trip. 

WACO will host Hillcrest Academy on Friday, May 3rd. 

Southeast Iowa Playbook

Tune in tonight at 6 pm for a new episode of the Southeast Iowa Playbook on KILJ 105.5 FM or kilj.com. WACO will be our school of focus with Colton Leichty and Zoey Dennler being our special guests.  

Southeastern Community College

SCC baseball will look to get back in the win column today against Ellsworth Community College.

SCC softball will face off against Indian Hills Community College in a best-of-three series starting today to advance to their conference championship game. 

This Day in Sports History

1884 – Catcher Moses Walker is acknowledged as the first African-American to play major league baseball joining the Toledo Blue Stockings.

1991 – A’s outfielder Rickey Henderson steals all-time MLB record 939th base in 7-4 win vs New York Yankees in Oakland. Finished his career with 1,406 steals.

1991 – Texas Rangers starter Nolan Ryan pitches an MLB record 7th no hitter; beats Toronto, 3-0. At 44, Ryan is the oldest to throw a no-hitter.

Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network Hosting Event in the Woods in Fairfield May 16th

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 2:48 pm CDT

The Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network is hosting two events in May for women who are landowners.

“Your woodlands are valuable resources and their potential can be increased and expanded through management. The first step is knowing more about your woods and defining your goals and that’s what these events are for,” said Lisa Louck, district forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Louck said forestry experts will lead low-intensity walks through the woods while discussing woodland management, tree and plant identification, how to manage for pollinators, wildlife and lumber, and more. Information on forestry and wildlife resources, as well as cost share programs available will be included near the end of the event.

The events are scheduled for May 1, in the Amana Colonies, from 6-8 p.m., and again on May 16, at Lamson Woods Preserve, in Fairfield, from 6-8 p.m.

To register for the Amana event, contact Louck, at 319-759-1108 or lisa.louck@dnr.iowa.gov, for location and shuttle information. The event is hosted by the Iowa DNR, ISU Extension and Outreach and Amana Forestry.

To register for the Fairfield event, contact Louck at 319-759-1108 or lisa.louck@dnr.iowa.gov. The event is hosted by the Iowa DNR and ISU Extension and Outreach.