On September 25th, 2020, at approximately 05:15 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a deer versus car accident in the 2400-grid of US Highway 34. An investigation determined that Linda Newcomb of Burlington, 38, operator of a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country, was headed eastbound when a deer entered the roadway causing a collision. The deer hit the front windshield causing the glass to shatter. The driver of the vehicle sustained minor lacerations from the glass, the 2 juvenile passengers were not injured. The vehicle sustained disabling damages and was towed.
Lura L. Anderson
Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Work Session
Date Monday, September 28, 2020 6:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Community School District: High School Media Center
Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Approval of Agenda
- FY20 End of Year Financial Overview
- Return to Learn Plan Review
- Legislative Forum – Jeff Reichman, candidate for Iowa Senate District #42
- Adjournment
Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
Sports, Monday, September 28th
By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com
New London Rolls Past Winfield, Other Area Scores:
New London recorded four touchdowns by sophomore quarterback Blaise Porter as the Tigers rolled to a 38-0 win Friday night over Winfield-Mount Union, encapsulating a homecoming weekend.
New London jumped out to an 8-0 lead after one quarter and never looked back.
Porter ran for touchdowns of 17, 56, and 27 yards, while throwing for a 27-yard score to cap off the New London scoring.
The win improved the Tigers to 4-1, while Winfield-Mount Union fell to 3-2.
New London is set to take on Tri-County this Friday at home, meanwhile, Winfield-Mount Union will do battle with English Valleys.
Kickoff for both games is set for 7:00 p.m.
Other area and regional games last night included:
- Fort Madison 55, Burlington 7
- The Bloodhounds scored the final 48 points of the game for their first win at Burlington since 1966.
- Williamsburg 24, Mid-Prairie 8
- Louisa-Muscatine 43, Van Buren County 12
- Wapello 49, Columbus 7
- Sigourney-Keota 49, Pekin 0
- Washington 68, Fairfield 20
- Mediapolis 44, Cardinal 8
Today, we wait for further instruction on whether the Mount Pleasant football team, who had their game against Keokuk cancelled, can continue playing after some positive COVID-19 results within the school district.
- WACO travels to Louisa-Muscatine
- Danville head to Van Buren County
Both games are slated to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Iowa State Wins, Other State Scores:
Breece Hall rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns to lead Iowa State in a 37-34 win over TCU (0-1, 0-1).
Brock Purdy threw for 211 yards and one touchdown.
Former Lewis Central star Max Duggan led TCU with 241 yards passing and there touchdowns.
Iow State is back in action this weekend when they host Oklahoma, who is coming off an upset loss to Kansas State.
The Cyclones will host a select number of fans for this weekend’s game.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
- Concordia 24, Briar Cliff 9
- Dordt 47, Dakota Wesleyan 10
- Central Methodist 14, William Penn 12
MLB Playoff Field Set:
The Major League Baseball playoff field is set as the Wild Card Series round begins Tuesday.
NL:
#1 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. #8 Milwaukee Brewers
#2 Atlanta Braves vs. #7 Cincinnati Reds
#3 Chicago Cubs vs. #6 Miami Marlins
#4 San Diego Padres vs. #5 St. Louis Cardinals
AL:
#1 Tampa Bay Rays vs. #8 Toronto Blue Jays
#2 Oakland A’s vs. #7 Chicago White Sox
#3 Minnesota Twins vs. #6 Houston Astros
#4 Cleveland Indians vs. #5 New York Yankees
Mary Elizabeth Shelledy
Mary Elizabeth Shelledy, 92, of New London, died Sunday, September 27, 2020 at New London Specialty Care. She was born June 21, 1928, to Ray and Aletha Bonar Williams in Danville, Iowa. On August 20, 1949 she married Floyd A. Shelledy in Danville. He died July 23, 2012. She was a graduate of Danville High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
Mary loved watching football, especially the Packers, Broncos and Hawkeyes. She was a fantastic cook and loved trying new recipes. She was a long time member of the New London Presbyterian Church, was a member of the choir, active in county 4-H work, and was a member of Sweet Adelines. She sold tickets for the trolley at Midwest Old Threshers for many years, worked in real estate sales for three years, and also worked alongside Floyd on the farm.
Mary was a 50 plus year member of New London Chapter OES and Past Matron. Also she was a Past Grand Representative and past committee member on several Iowa Grand Chapter committees.
Survivors include her children Peggy (Dennis) Gruss of Carlisle, David (Karen) Shelledy of Norwalk, and Ana (Jeff) Lair of New London; grandchildren Derek Gruss of Winterset, Marie (Noel) Sherr of Durham, NC, Chrissy (Lucas) Freed of West Des Moines, Mandy (Matt) Cross of Omaha, Katie Vincent of Des Moines, Matt Lorber of Leesburg, VA, Kim Shelledy of Norwalk; many great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; siblings Doris Wilson, Sara Williams, and Max Williams; her grandson Michael Shelledy and great-granddaughter Shelby Gruss.
The family will be forever grateful to the entire staff of the New London Specialty Care for the compassion, caring, and love shown to their mom.
The funeral service for Mrs. Shelledy will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Pastor Maurie Campbell officiating with Eastern Star Services.
Visitation will be from 2-6 PM Thursday, without family present and the family will greet friends one hour before the service on Friday. Burial will follow at Burge Cemetery, New London. Memorials have been established for the Presbyterian Church General Fund, New London Chapter OES, and the activity fund at New London Specialty Care. Social Distancing should be observed and masks are recommended. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Ralph V. Miller
Ralph V. Miller, 93, of Danville, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 in the emergency department at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington. He was born on the family farm near Danville on June 11, 1927 to Henry John and Esther Keuhlne Miller. On January 28, 1953, he married Barbara Edith Gerow in Bentonville, Arkansas. She died October 17, 2011.
Ralph attended Tornado Country School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 – 1953. He was of the Christian faith.
He worked a few years at IAAP and retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after 36 years.
He was a collector of toy tractors, clocks and watches; enjoyed doing yardwork and keeping busy outside; and especially enjoyed being with his family and loving his grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Larson of Des Moines and Sharon (John) Stuart of Danville; two sons, Steven Miller of Ft. Madison and Scott (Marina) Miller of Danville; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; three brothers, Kenneth (Patricia) Miller of Washington, Illinois, William Miller of Burlington and Keith (Marilyn) Miller of Danville, and one sister Elaine Esther (Robert) Ledman of Phoenix, Arizona. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two children, Stewart and Shirley Ann in infancy; and brother Robert Miller.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 until Noon Thursday, October 1,
at Elliott Chapel, New London. A graveside service will immediately follow at
Prairie Grove Cemetery, West Burlington with Pastor Dan Buck officiating. Please follow social distancing guidelines and masks are recommended. A memorial has been established for Danville Fire and Rescue Unit. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Ricky Joe Hand
Ricky Joe Hand, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A graveside funeral service for Mr. Hand will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Salem East Cemetery. Calling Hours without the family present will be from 9 AM – 3 PM on Tuesday at the Kimzey Funeral Home. Visitation will continue with the family present from 4-6 PM at the Midwest Old Threshers Wright Family Pavilion. Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
Ricky Joe Hand was born June 19, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Jim and M. JoAnn (Wilson) Hand. He attended school in Mt. Pleasant where he excelled as an athlete in football, wrestling and track. On June 12, 1987, in Mountain Home, Butler Co., Arkansas,he married Brenda Diane Lamb.
For nearly 35 years, Ricky was a Resident Treatment Worker for the former Mt. Pleasant Mental Health Institute. He retired prior to its closing. During his time there, he served as President of the MHI AFSCME Union.
Ricky loved music and did some DJ jobs on the side. He liked to sing, but mostly sang for his family. He had a great love of the outdoors, as he enjoyed yardwork, bird watching, mushrooming, sun tea and just sitting out. He loved fishing. He enjoyed playing World of War Craft. Ricky lived for holidays, most especially the chicken fry his family hosted every Fourth of July. Rick was always good to share a story and usually not just one.
Those thankful for sharing in Ricky’s life include his wife Brenda of Mt. Pleasant; 4 children – Heloni Cook and husband Larry of Crawfordsville, IA; Cassi Hand and husband Eric Gaul of Little York, IL, Ricky Hand of Mt. Pleasant and Gina Schwartz and husband Jason of Mt. Pleasant; 1 sister – Doni Kernan and husband Mike of Geneseo, IL; and 9 grandchildren – Joseph, Jaklyn, William, Autumn, Buster, Rachel “Bumba”, Warwick, Emmy and Hather.
His parents and a daughter Brandy precede Ricky in death.