Two people were injured and a Burlington man was killed in a crash Friday in Louisa County at about 4:15 pm on Highway 61 south of Highway 78. According to the Iowa State Patrol Herman Schafer of Burlington was driving south on Hwy 61 approaching a curve in the road. His van went off the shoulder and Schafer overcorrected sending the van over the center line into the northbound lane of traffic. The Schafer vehicle hit a northbound vehicle driven by Andrew Beaver of Wapello. Beaver and a passenger, Rebecca Beaver, both of Wapello, were taken by ambulance to Great River Medical Center. The accident remains under investigation.
Burlington Man Sentenced for Meth Trafficking
On September 10, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Lloyd Davenport, age 44, of Burlington, to 262 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine. Following his prison term, Davenport will be required to serve a five-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. Davenport was a pound-level dealer of ice methamphetamine in the Burlington area, who admitted that he possessed a firearm in relation to his drug trafficking activities. Davenport’s criminal history includes convictions for armed robbery, a prior drug trafficking offense, and animal cruelty. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Southeast Iowa Narcotics Taskforce, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, Burlington Police Department, and the Iowa State Patrol.
Sports, Saturday, September 12th
By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com
Mount Pleasant Wins Ugly, Improves to 2-1:
There’s no style points in football. Never has been — and there never will be.
So when the final seconds bled off the field at Fairfield High School last night only one thing mattered: Mount Pleasant 21, Fairfield 6.
In a game where the field conditions were horrid, the visibility was worse and the mud was caked on the jerseys of Trojans and Panthers alike, it was the legs of senior quarterback Jack Johnson that provided all the necessary fireworks for Mount Pleasant to earn their second win in three games.
Johnson had touchdowns on the ground from 29, 21 and 22 yards — as the Panthers did just enough to hold off a feisty Trojan team.
The scoring started in the second quarter after both teams exchanged three punts each in the first quarter.
Mount Pleasant used a 17-play 79-yard drive that eclipsed just over nine minutes of the second quarter game clock to grab the first olive on Johnson’s rush, a score that held until halftime.
Out of the half, Fairfield tried a surprise onside-kick that was recovered by Mount Pleasant’s Cole Jarrett.
The recovery and ensuing excellent field position led to Johnson’s second rushing score.
The Trojans then fumbled on their first play from scrimmage in the third, gifting Mount Pleasant more great field position that was again finished off by Johnson’s wheels.
Fairfield dropped to 1-2 with the loss, while Mount Pleasant is now 2-1.
The Panthers will resume their district schedule next Friday when they welcome in Washington (3-0) for their homecoming bout.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with air-time on KILJ-FM beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Other regional action last night:
- Sigourney-Keota 41, Louisa-Muscatine 0
- Mid-Prairie 49, Central Lee 0
- Lone Tree 42, WACO 6
- WACO falls for the second consecutive week. They’re now 1-2.
- Winfield-Mount Union 62, Twin Cedars 6
- The Wolves win their second in an impressive rout of the Sabres. Winfield-Mount Union now 2-1 this year.
- Keokuk 20, Burlington 3
- Mediapolis 41, Van Buren County 6
- Mediapolis earns their second consecutive victory to improve to 2-1.
- Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 30, West Burlington 28, OT
- The Falcons fall short of winning their second game in a row.
- #8 Washington 29, Fort Madison
- The Demons improve to 3-0 as they showdown with Mount Pleasant next week for the Panthers’ homecoming.
- #4 (8-player) Montezuma 56, New London 20
- New London falls for the first time in 2020, the Tigers are now 2-1.
- Cedar Rapids Xavier 30, Clear Creek-Amana 7
- Mount Pleasant’s week one opponent, a team they beat 28-27, has struggled out of the chute in 2020.
Iowa State Opens Against Louisiana:
The Iowa State Cyclone football team will begin their 2020 season this morning when they play host to the Rajun’ Cajuns’ of Louisiana at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
Both teams passed their COVID-19 protocols on Friday, which allowed for Louisiana to make the travel trip to Iowa.
Kick-off is slated for 11:00 a.m., pre-game coverage on KILJ-FM and AM is set for 9:00 a.m. with the Cyclone Tailgate Show.
Drake Schedules NDSU to Begin 2022 Season:
The Drake Bulldog football team will open 2022 with North Dakota State.
The rescheduled game will be played on September 3rd, 2022 in Fargo and replaces the previously-scheduled 2020 game that was canceled.
North Dakota State is the reigning three-time NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision National Champions and have turned into a feared national power across the entire landscape of college football.
Maxine Carol Gerdom Manard
Maxine Carol Gerdom Manard, 90, of New London, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Maxine was born on Christmas Eve 1929 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Emil “Pete” and Ella Berg Gerdom. She was raised on Highland Avenue in Burlington, where she attended Sunnyside Elementary School, Oak Street Junior High and Burlington High School, graduating in 1947. She then attended Burlington Junior College, earning her Teaching Certification. From 1949-1953 she taught at Jefferson Elementary School in Fort Madison, Iowa.
On February 28, 1953, Maxine married James “Jim” Manard at The First Church of Christ in Burlington. Married for 61 years, until Jim’s passing, they shared a life together that took them to Fort Madison, IA; Boston, MA; Iowa City, IA; Burlington, IA; Grand Island, NE; and New London, IA. They resided in New London for 40 years. Maxine later moved to West Des Moines to be closer to her children.
Maxine and Jim had four children; Bradley, Timothy, Claire and Jana. Maxine left her teaching career to focus on raising their children in a loving home and to support their education and extracurricular activities. Later, Maxine returned to the workforce as a Study Hall Supervisor at Grand Island Senior High School, where she was affectionately called “The Warden”. After moving to New London, Maxine was employed at Shore’s Pharmacy for 17 years, retiring in 1992.
Maxine lived a unique life as the wife of a locally prominent musician. Wherever they lived, Jim had a “day job”, but at night he lived his passion as a talented and popular jazz pianist and band leader. To some it would appear that Maxine lived in the shadow of Jim’s popularity, sitting in the audience while he entertained. But in truth, Maxine supported his musical career, and it became her passion as well. Because of that, Maxine was equally popular and loved by the countless fans that followed Jim’s music. Their life together was truly a magical, musical love story.
In the community, Maxine was a member of the Burlington Civic Music Association, the New London Red Hatters’ Club and the New London Medius Club. A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Maxine was a member of the New London United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, served as Church Historian, and was an active member of the United Methodist Women.
Maxine is survived by her and Jim’s four children, Brad (Carolyn) Manard, Estes Park, CO; Tim Manard, Champaign, IL; Claire (Rick) Seely, St. Charles, IA; and Jana (Steve) Dingeman, West Des Moines, IA; seven grandchildren, Janina (Clayton) Dingeman Craiger, Allison Manard Ronk, Erin (Tyler Ellerman) Seely, Adam Dingeman, Alex Manard, Anne Seely and Michael Manard; two great-grandchildren, Leah and TJ Ronk; and two step-grandchildren, Jonathan and Benjamin Clark.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jim in 2014, her parents, sister Eleanor Gerdom Middagh, and daughter-in-law Mary Posus Manard.
Visitation with the family present is Monday, September 14, at 1:00, followed by a funeral service at 2:00, at Elliott Chapel in New London with Pastor David Mixon officiating.
Social distancing will be followed and masks are required by the family. Immediately following the service, burial will take place at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington. A memorial in Maxine’s honor has been established for the New London United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Drug Arrest
On September 10, 2020, at approximately 7:21PM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office performed a traffic stop on a black, 2020, GMC Acadia for traveling speeding, in the 1600 Grid of U.S. Highway 218.
The driver was identified as Desmond Imani McCord, 29, Chicago, Illinois. During investigation, and a subsequent search of McCord’s vehicle, it was found that McCord was in possession of a large quantity of marijuana. McCord was subsequently arrested and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident.
McCord was charged with Failing to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp (D Felony), Possession of a Controlled Substance Violation With Intent to Deliver (D Felony), and Possession of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana First Offense (Serious Misdemeanor.) Desmond was also given a citation for speeding.
At approximately 9:31PM, Henry County Jail Staff found contraband on McCord’s person, upon entry into the jail. McCord was concealing marijuana on his person as well. As a result, McCord was also charged with Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Institution, a class D Felony.
AGENDA FOR NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2020 – FRIDAY AFTERNOON – 4:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER – 103 W. WASHINGTON ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL:
Brad Helmerson, January Benjamin, Scott Campbell, Travis Benz & Dan Berner
3. APPROVE THE AGENDA
4. OLD BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approve resolution #322 requesting reimbursement from the Iowa COVID-19 Government Relief Fund
6. MEETINGS:
a. Council Work Session, September 16th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., Community Center
b. Regular Council Meeting, October 6th, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., Community Center
7. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
Sports, Friday, September 11th
New London-Montezuma, Mount Pleasant-Fairfield Headline Week 3:
The New London Tiger football team will face their biggest challenge of the year this evening when they welcome in fourth-ranked Montezuma for district action at New London High School.
The Tigers are fresh off a 50-10 week two victory over WACO, while Montezuma cruised past Winfield-Mount Union 73-32.
Montezuma is led by terrific signal-caller Eddie Burgess, who has already accounted for 15 touchdowns in just two games.
The junior is averaging 341 yards through the air per game, this season.
New London has been led by a balanced attack on the ground, with sophomore Blaise Porter pacing the Tigers with 213 yards and five scores through the first two weeks.
Ethan Streeter threw his first touchdown of the year last week and will need to be sharp to match wits with Burgess.
Tonight’s game will kick at 7:00 p.m. at New London High School.
Meanwhile in Class 3A, Mount Pleasant will look to get back into the win column when they travel to district foe Fairfield.
The Panthers suffered a tough 47-28 loss last week to Tipton and are looking to get back to the basics defensively.
Senior quarterback Jack Johnson has completed 52% of his passes through weeks one and two along with three scores and one interception.
Johnson also leads the team in rushing with 242 yards and three more touchdowns.
Fairfield (1-1) is coming off a disappointing 42-14 loss last week to West Burlington.
Sophomore quarterback Isaac Harris has struggled out of the chute for the Trojans, completing just 34% of his passes, but has thrown three touchdowns.
Tonight’s game will begin at 7:30 p.m. on KILJ-FM, pre-game coverage will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the Panther Tailgate Show.
Other area games tonight:
- West Burlington/Notre Dame vs. Eddyville-Blakesburg
- Columbus vs. Lisbon
- Sigourney-Keota vs. Louisa-Muscatine
- Winfield-Mount Union vs. Twin Cedars
- Mediapolis vs. Van Buren County
- Lone Tree vs. WACO
- Highland vs. Wapello
- Fort Madison vs. #8 Washington
- Burlington vs. Keokuk
Prep Volleyball Round-Up:
WACO 3, Cardinal 0
The Warriors picked up 25-9, 25-9 and 25-11 victories to cruise past Cardinal in a Southeast Iowa Super Conference bout. With the win the WACO improved to 10-1 on the year.
Central Lee 3, Van Buren County 0
Central Lee protected their home court with 25-11, 25-11 and 25-16 wins to sweep Van Buren County last night. Central Lee improved to 5-2 and 1-1 in conference play. Van Buren slipped to 3-3 and 1-1 in the conference.
#3 New London 3, Fort Madison 0
The third-ranked (1A) New London Tiger volleyball team received 12 kills from Keaura Williams and 11 from Sofie Reighard in a sweep over the Bloodhounds last night in Fort Madison. The Tigers earned 25-13, 25-15 and 25-16 victories to improve to 5-0 on the year.
Mediapolis 3, Hillcrest Academy 1
Mediapolis dropped game three but otherwise was in control as they picked up their second straight win, this time over Hillcrest Academy, 3-1. Mediapolis improved to 2-4 on the season, while Hillcrest fell to 0-6.
Winfield’s Anderson Finds College Home:
Winfield-Mount Union senior Madie Anderson has found her softball home. The terrific hurler committed to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa yesterday, she announced via social media.
Anderson was an absolute workhorse for the Lady Wolves this summer working all 12 games, pitching to a 7-5 record in 82 innings, with an ERA of 0.51 striking out 150 hitters.
Opponents hit just .106 against her last season.
The Lady Wolves were upset in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs by New London on July 16th.
Linda (Felder) Larson
Linda (Felder) Larson, 66, of North Richland Hills, TX, passed away at Medical City, Fort Worth, TX on September 1, 2020. Born November 29, 1953, she was the daughter of Jerry and Delores (Mishak) Felder. Linda grew up in Alta Vista, IA and attended St. Williams School. She graduated from New Hampton High School in 1972. After high school Linda worked in various jobs including cosmetology.
Linda married Jeff Larson on January 23, 1982, at Winfield, IA. Their family remembers the day quite well as there was such a bad ice storm in Iowa that very few were able to make it down to the wedding.
Linda and Jeff moved to Phoenix, AZ later in 1982. While in Phoenix Linda enjoyed her job at Oscar Taylor’s and meeting various celebrities there. Jeff’s work later took them to the Denver, CO area and then eventually to North Richland Hills, TX, where they were currently residing.
Linda loved having a drink and sharing a story or joke with family and friends. Her nieces in Iowa always looked forward to a visit with Aunt Linda and Uncle Jeff.
Linda had a lifelong love of cats and shared her home with many special ones over the years.
Linda is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jeff of North Richland Hills TX; brother, Mike (Kate) Felder of Alta Vista, IA; nieces, Erika (Paul) Troyna of Colwell, IA; Toni (Brad) Schwickerath (Jake, Cora and Jamie) of New Hampton, IA; Annie Felder of Cedar Rapids, IA; uncle Gerry (Marilee) Mishak of New Hampton, IA. Jeff’s family includes brother Larry Larson of Iowa City, IA; brother Dick Larson of Winfield, IA; and sister Cindy (Bill) Finke of Winfield, IA.
Linda is now reunited with her parents, Jerry and Delores Felder, and in-laws Dale and Bernadine Larson.
Graveside services for Linda will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Sheridan Cemetery, rural Mount Union. Online condolences may be shared at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.