Sunday morning just after 2:30 Mt. Pleasant police officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Henry and Cherry Streets because the vehicle was reported stolen from Fairfield. The driver took off and was eventually stopped near Ainsworth with stop sticks. The four occupants, all juveniles, ran but were caught soon after. They were turned over to their parents and charges are pending. Local police were assisted by the Sheriff’s Departments from Henry, Washington an Louisa County along with the Washington Police. Law enforcement officials encourage everyone to lock their vehicles and keep the keys inside their homes.
Man Arrested for Meth Delivery Resulting in Death
Saturday Van Buren County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested William Lee Brown of Stockport on a felony arrest warrant out of Jefferson County for charges of involuntary manslaughter and delivery of methamphetamine. The charges stem from an investigation done by the Fairfield Police into the July 31 death of Dustin Canady in Fairfield. Brown allegedly provided Canady with a pre-loaded syringe of meth which the victim used. A short time later Brown supposedly mixed and provided the victim with what he referred to as an “alka-seltzer shot” which is meth mixed with Alka-Seltzer. Canady drank the shot and short time alter became ill, then became unresponsive. 911 was called. He was pronounced dead at the Jefferson County Hospital. Autopsy results indicate cause of death as acute methamphetamine toxicity.
Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda
Imogene Dorsey
Imogene Dorsey, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant following a brief illness.
Imogene was born October 5, 1932, in Henry County, Iowa, the daughter of Hamner and Sylvia (Litton) Bailey. She graduated from Salem High School in 1950. She worked for Champion Spark Plug in Burlington for 20 years. Imogene was united in marriage to Rev. Harold Dorsey on July 23, 1977 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They made their home in Ohio and Iowa while Harold pastored at a few different churches. They settled back in Mt. Pleasant and were members of the Salem Congregational Church, where Harold was a pastor. Imogene enjoyed baking, quilting and tending to her flower gardens. She won many blue ribbons for her pies and quilts at county fairs. All of her children and grandchildren were gifted with beautiful handstitched quilts made by her. She was a former member of the Legion Auxiliary. Imogene loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Imogene is survived by her children; Robert (Eileen) Barnett of Salem, James Barnett of Rome and Judy Epperheimer of Selah, WA; 8 grandchildren Ryan (Heather) Barnett, Monica (John) Newton, Phillip (Judy) Barnett, Nick Barnett, Crystal Hopper, Tiffany Barnett, Cassondra Epperheimer, Scott Epperheimer, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold, 3 brothers; Merald, Lawrence and Gary Bailey, 3 sisters; Buelah Goldsmith, Ruth Hesseltine, and Louva Pickard.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Salem Congregational Church in Salem, Iowa. Pastor Aaron Helterbran will officiate. Burial will follow at the Salem East Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00-7:00 pm. A memorial fund has been established for Salem Congregational Church and Samaritan’s Purse. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel at P.O. Box 656 Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641. The service will be livestreamed on Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Imogene and her family.
Mary “Joan” Wilson
Mary “Joan” Wilson, 87, of the Lewis County Nursing Home, formerly of Wayland, Missouri and Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton.
She was born September 16, 1933, in Farmington, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Mary Alice (Weiher) Stansbury. On November 3, 1952, she married Richard “Dick” Wilson in Farmington. Together they had four children. They later divorced.
Survivors include two daughters: Vicki (Paula) Wilson of Raleigh, North Carolina and Cindy LeMaster of St. Francisville, Missouri; one son: Willie (Julie) Wilson of Lacona, Iowa; one daughter-in-law: Ellen Wilson of Revere, Missouri; four grandchildren: AJ LeMaster, Jenny Whitfield, Megan Wilson and Alyssa Wilson; two great grandchildren: Jewel Hopp and Wyatt Wagner; Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son: Duane Wilson; seven brothers: Eugene, Maurice, Callen, Stanley, Dale, Charlie, and Joe (her twin brother) and three sisters: Vesta, Dorothy, and Betty.
Joan graduated from Farmington High School in 1952. She was a member of Southern Baptist Church in Wayland. She worked as a homemaker, mother, grandmother, nurse and daycare caregiver. Joann enjoyed her family and friends, playing cards, traveling, and watching game shows on TV. She loved God and life.
Family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2020, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington, Iowa
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2020, at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington with Brother Dan Steinbeck officiating.
Burial will be at Greenglade Cemetery, Farmington.
Those attending are encouraged to wear masks and adhere to social distancing requirements.
Memorials have been established in her memory for Greenglade Cemetery, Farmington or Southern Baptist Church, Wayland.
The Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com
Inez Roth
Inez Roth, 101 of Wayland, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the Parkview Home in Wayland.
Due to Covid-19, private family graveside services will be at the Sugar Creek Cemetery near Wayland with Pastor Rachelle Luitjens officiating. Memorials may be made to charity of donor’s choose. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home in Wayland is assisting the family.
Inez was born April 7, 1919 in Noble, Iowa the daughter of Sam and Mollie (Roth) Nebel. She married Glen Wm. Roth April of 1940. She accepted Christ in her youth and was a lifelong member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church.
She enjoyed family activities, helping on the farm, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening, and flowers. She made many quilts and comforters for WMSA and grandchildren.
Survivors include children, Benjie (Judy) Roth, Brad (Sonja) Roth, Glenda Landers, Randy (Lorrie) Roth and Gayla (Terry) Rodgers, 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glen, siblings, Clayton (Edith) Nebel, Gerald Nebel, Evelyn (Bill) Roth, son in law Tony Landers, niece Bethene Stewart, nephews, Milan Roth and Keith Nebel and grandson in law Brian Schmitz.
Sports, Monday, October 26th
Panthers Fall; Mediapolis, New London Advance:
Mount Pleasant had no half second half answers for North Scott quarterback Carter Markham as the Panthers were outscored 39-6 after the break for a 58-26 Lancer victory.
Markham was unstoppable for the Lancers, pacing their ground game with 278 yards rushing and four touchdowns;he was also 11-for-15 for 150 yards passing and an additional score.
North Scott needed the second half he provided after Mount Pleasant — namely Jack Johnson — eviscerated the Lancer secondary in the first half.
Johnson ended half number one by going 14-for-17 for 268 yards and three touchdown passes as he helped Mount Pleasant secure a 20-19 halftime advantage.
However, it was turnovers that bit the Panthers in half two.
Two interceptions and a fumble aided the Lancers to 21 points, while a surprise onside kick led to three points on a short field to start the third quarter.
Johnson finished his senior career by throwing for a season-high 378 yards and three touchdowns, adding an extra 73 yards and one score on the ground.
Brevin Wilson led the WR corps hauling in seven catches for 114 yards and a touchdown.
Brady Hall secured two grabs for 103 yards, while Brennen Bender reeled in five passes for 71 yards.
The loss ended Mount Pleasant’s season at 4-4, while North Scott improved to 5-1.
The Lancers have been paired with No. 4 Davenport Assumption in this Friday’s Round of 16.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
Meanwhile in 8-player, Blaise Porter rushed for a game-high 211 yards and four touchdowns as New London rolled past English Valleys 50-19, last Friday night.
Porter also threw for another score, a 47-yard strike to Caydin Wahls, as the Tigers cruised to the Round of 16 for the third straight season.
New London did most of their damage in the first half, jumping out to a 21-6 first quarter advantage and a 44-13 lead at the break.
The Tigers picked off English Valleys quarterback Cole Stephenson four times including two by Porter, who returned one for a touchdown, as well.
Sophomore tailback Boden Pickle added the final score for New London, he ended his night with six carries for 50 yards and that score as the Tigers racked up 305 yards rushing against the Bears.
Their next foe is an unranked, 8-1 Janesville squad that is coming off a 62-26 win over Kee last Friday night.
KILJ-FM will have coverage of that contest, Friday night.
Pre-game will begin at 6:30 p.m. with kickoff slated from Janesville High School for 7:00 p.m.
And in 1A, Mediapolis grinded out a late score as the Bulldogs took down a feisty West Branch team 20-13, last Friday night.
The emergence of tailback Anthony Isley has been something to behold.
Taking over midseason as the team’s bellcow back, the sophomore racked up 31 touches for 285 yards and two touchdowns, dog-walking the West Branch front-seven.
Isley’s 9.2 yards per carry on Friday upped his season total to 8.5, while he has posted 11 touchdowns.
Quarterback Regan Thornburg finished just 4-of-12 for 57 yards but did throw one touchdown, a 24-yard scoring strike to senior Logan Thie.
The win upped Mediapolis’ record to 7-2, next up for the Bulldogs is a road date against No. 9 Waterloo Columbus Catholic who picked up a 42-35 win over Osage on Friday.
Playoff Volleyball Heats Up in Region Semis Tonight:
Tonight marks a huge night in area volleyball as several area 1A programs are in action in Regional Semifinal action.
In our featured matchup on KILJ-FM it will be No. 8 Holy Trinity against the red-hot No. 14 Burlington Notre Dame Nikes at Shottenkirk Gymnasium in Fort Madison.
The Crusaders and Nikes split the season series this year, with Holy Trinity sweeping on September 15th and Notre Dame winning 2-1 on September 19th.
Notre Dame enters tonight’s tilt 15-5 and winners of ten consecutive matches.
They picked up a Wednesday victory over Winfield-Mount Union last week to advance to tonight’s semifinal round.
Meanwhile Melissa Freesmeier has her team peaking at the right time as Holy Trinity has won nine of their last eleven games and have swept three straight opponents.
Senior outside hitter Claire Pothitakis will need to be at her best tonight for the Crusaders. Pothitakis finished with a team-high 11 kills in a sweep over Highland last week.
Tonight’s game will have first serve at 7:00 p.m. again on KILJ-FM.
On the AM dial tonight, John Kuhens will have coverage of a Class 1A Region 5 semifinal that will pit Melcher-Dallas against Super Conference power New London.
New London, 20-7 and up to No. 10 in the Class 1A polls, have swept five straight games.
Melcher-Dallas is 23-2 this year but unranked in the final IGHSAU Volleyball Poll.
They are coming off a 3-2 victory over Lamoni last Wednesday.
Tonight’s game is being played at Ottumwa Middle School — first serve is set for 7:00 p.m.
Also tonight, WACO will be in action as they battle No. 10 Lisbon at Lisbon High School.
WACO has reeled off two straight impressive wins after being swept by Van Buren County on October 13th including a cake-walk sweep of North Mahaska in last week’s Region Quarterfinals.
Lisbon swept English Valleys to earn their trip to semifinals tonight, they enter play tonight with a record of 26-4.
College Football Roundup:
Oklahoma State 24, Iowa State 21
Oklahoma State moved to 4-0 with a 24-21 victory over the Cyclones. Brock Purdy struggled with 162 yards passing, a touchdown and an interception while Breece Hall had a big game with 20 carries for 185 yards and a score. Xavier Hutchinson caught a 20-yard touchdown reception, finishing with eight grabs for 68 yards and a score.
Purdue 24, Iowa 20
Purdue rallied for 10 fourth quarter points as the Boilermakers took down Iowa 24-20. Spencer Petras was ok in his Hawkeye debut, completing 22-of-39 passes for 265 scoreless yards. Tyler Goodson led Iowa with 77 yards rushing and 59 yards receiving. Purdue’s David Bell was uncoverable, torching the Hawkeye secondary for 13 catches, 121 yards and three touchdowns. Iowa will try to right the ship this weekend when they host Northwestern.
Other state scores:
- Morningside 56 Dakota Wesleyan 21
- Dordt 41 Concordia 14
- Northwestern 35 Doane 14
- Briar Cliff 27 Hastings 18
- No. 2 Grand View 55 William Penn 0
Esther P. Rouse
Esther P. Rouse, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. Esther would have turned 92 on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
A graveside funeral service for Mrs. Rouse will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, October 28 at the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, where interment will take place. Pastor Guy Sammons of the Rome Baptist Church will officiate. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 6 PM on Tuesday at the Kimzey Funeral Home. There will be no family visitation.
Masks are requested at the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, a general memorial has been established for a charity to be named later. Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Rouse, the former Esther Pauline Sammons, was born October 27, 1928 in Rome, Iowa. She was the daughter of Clem Arthur and Lottie Mae (Messer) Sammons. Esther was baptized at the Rome Baptist Church. She attended grade school in Rome and high school in Mt. Pleasant. On August 17, 1957 in Fairfield, IA, Esther was united in marriage to Robert Wayne Rouse. Mr. Rouse died Wednesday, August 8, 1990 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Esther began her working career at the former Hunt’s Greenhouse in Mt. Pleasant. She then began a long career at the former Mental Health Institute in Mt. Pleasant. She worked in both the Dietary and Laundry Departments, retiring after 30+ of service.
In her younger years, she and her husband held pilot’s licenses and flew airplanes. Together, they belonged to the Traveling Tigers Camping Club. They visited numerous places with their friends in the club. As members of the club, they provided security during the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion. In her later years, Esther enjoyed western movies and word puzzles. She also truly enjoyed eating at the Red Lobster Restaurant.
Those thankful for sharing in Esther’s life include a brother and his wife, Gerald and Maxine Sammons of Mt. Pleasant and a host of nieces and nephews and their families.
Her parents, husband, 3 brothers – Virgil, Oral “Coke” and Junior Sammons, 4 sisters – Cecil Milks, Hazel Garrison, Wanda Gill and Dorothy Sammons (in infancy), a special friend in her later years, Marvin Ruby, and her beloved pet Yorkie, Susie, precede Esther in death.