James Steven Reid Sr.

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 28th, 2021 at 11:54 am CDT

James Steven Reid Sr. 68, of Wapello, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home after a short illness.

Born October 13, 1952, at Fort Madison, he was the son of Jestus Bry and Helen Louise (Kersey) Reid.  He married Patricia Ann Yaeger in Burlington on July 27, 1970.

James graduated from Burlington High School in 1970.  He owned JS Reid Transportation and worked as a Trailways bus driver.

He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Burlington.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing cards.  Up until the last 10 years, one of his favorite pastimes was playing the guitar.  When he was younger, he was in the band “Lost Creed”. He even created his own YouTube channel.  But the thing he loved most was his family and watching his sons and grandchildren play sports.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Patty of Wapello; three sons, Steve (Amanda) Reid of Burlington, Mike (Yolanda) Reid of Wapello, and David Reid of Oakville; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Pat (Debi) Reid and Brian (Lisa) Reid; aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The celebration of life for Mr. Reid will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12th at Solid Rock Baptist Church of Wapello.  A private family inurnment will be held in Claypoole Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com

Mary Ann Freeland

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 28th, 2021 at 11:51 am CDT

Mary Ann Freeland, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, May 27 at Park Place Elder Living. Arrangements are pending at Kimzey Funeral Home.

Sports, Friday, May 28th

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, May 28th, 2021 at 11:43 am CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

Boys’ Golf: Phillips 4th After Day One:

New London senior Clayton Phillips heads into Day Two of the Class 1A Boys’ Golf Tournament in fourth place, shooting a seven-over 78 on Day One.

He’s just two strokes off the lead.

Hogan Henrich of Newell-Fonda and Lucas Gunderson carded a five-over 76 to lead the Class 1A field, while Trey Johnson of East Buchanan is third with asix-over 77.

Phillips registered his lone birdie on the first hole, then alternated par and bogey until hole six.

All told, Phillips ended his 18-hole day one with nine pars, eight bogeys and again the one birdie.

Day Two of the tournament will begin this morning at 9:00 a.m.

Boys’ Track and Field: Rich Named All-American:

Former Mount Pleasant track athlete Keegan Rich earned All-American status yesterday the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships.

Rich, now jumping for Nebraska Wesleyan, jumped 22 feet, 9 inches for seventh.

The winner was Brockport State senior Egypt Page who cannonballed a 24 foot, 4.25 inch leap.

Sam Beatty, another Panther alum, is scheduled to compete in the men’s high jump this weekend as well.

Beatty is a member of the Central Dutch track team.

Prep Baseball Scoreboard (Thursday):

Mediapolis 12, Winfield-Union 2 

Mediapolis led 3-0 after two innings and never looked back as the Bulldogs rolled to a win over Winfield-Mount Union last night.

The Bulldogs added four runs in the 4th and five in the 5th as they pulled away for the run rule victory.

The win was Mediapolis’ 13th consecutive against Winfield-Mount Union, who have not beaten the Bulldogs since June 12th of 2012.

The win brought Mediapolis back to .500 at 1-1, while Winfield-Mount Union dropped to 0-3.

Prep Softball Scoreboard (Thursday):

Winfield-Mount Union 14, Mediapolis 0

Jobey Malone had three hits and two runs scored as Winfield-Mount Union clubbed Mediapolis 14-0 in a Super Conference matchup yesterday.

Anna Anderson also had two hits and two runs batted in as Winfield jumped out a 10-0 lead after three innings.

Madie Anderson twirled a gem in the circle, pitching five innings allowing just one hit while striking out 12.

Winfield-Mount Union improved to 2-1.

Mediapolis fell to 0-3.

Girls’ Soccer: Panthers Open Postseason:

The Mount Pleasant girls’ soccer team will open their 2021 postseason push tonight when they play host to the Nikes of Notre Dame at East Lake Park in a Class 2A, Region 8 first round tilt.

The Panthers enter the postseason as champions of the Southeast Conference after finishing the regular season 9-2.

Notre Dame enters 10-6.

This will be the team’s second meeting this year, with Notre Dame winning the first just 11 days ago 3-0.

Danville track star Addison Parrott is the top offensive threat for the Nikes with 13 goals on the year.

Ava Rashid has made 87 saves between the pipes for Notre Dame, as well.

Mount Pleasant is paced offensively by Andrea Lopreato’s 26 goals.

Elly Manning is second with 12 goals and eight assists.

Tonight’s game will begin at East Lake Park at 5:00 p.m.

Prep Baseball (Friday):

It’s a busy night in the Super Conference, here’s a look at the baseball schedule this evening:

  • Central Lee at New London (FM 105.5)
  • Washington at Van Buren County
  • Columbus at Mediapolis
  • Cardinal at Notre Dame
  • Winfield-Mount Union at Pekin
  • Wapello at West Burlington

Central Lee-New London has been moved to a 6:00 p.m. start time from New London.

You can listen on FM 105.5.

The rest of the contests are slated for 7:00 p.m. starts.

Prep Softball (Friday):

The softball schedule in the Super Conference is just as busy as baseball, here’s the full schedule:

  • Danville at Holy Trinity
  • Columbus at Mediapolis
  • Central Lee at New London
  • Winfield-Mount Union at Pekin
  • Wapello at West Burlington

All games, including Central Lee-New London, are scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

 

Matt Schimmelpfennig

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 28th, 2021 at 11:27 am CDT

In her introduction of the Citizen of the Year Thursday evening, Chamber Executive Kristi Perry quoted Billy Graham….The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith. She cited those have received the honor in the past and shared that honor with their parents….like Melinda Huisinga and Mary Elgar.  She went on to announce that Matt Schimmelpfennig was selected as the 2020 is the Citizen of the Year!  His parents JD and Kathy were honored in 2013.  

A lifelong Mt. Pleasant resident, Schimmelpfennig was recognized as someone that gives of himself unselfishly for the betterment of Mount Pleasant. His work ethic and his outstanding relationship with his customers was noted as well his efforts to help organizations such as Midwest Old Threshers, the Mount Pleasant Athletic Boosters, and the Chamber of Commerce. Schimmelpfennig is described as a humble person and one that serves as a role model to others in the community, balancing his business and community life but always putting his kids and family first. Schimmelpfennig was pleased to accept the same award that his parents J.D. and Kathy Schimmelpfennig received in 2013.

Matt Donnolly from Mt. Pleasant Chiropractic received the Volunteer of the Year and Som Sylavong from US Bank received the Ambassador of the Year. A special Humanitarian Award was presented to the Henry County Public Health Department staff for their tireless efforts during the Covid crisis.

2020 President Chad Sloat from the Walmart Distribution Center and the 2021 President Jennifer Moutrie from Moutrie Trucking assisted in presenting the awards.

 

Waunita W. Hobbie

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at 4:04 pm CDT

Waunita W. Hobbie, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Prep Softball: Area Scoreboard (Wednesday)

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at 1:35 pm CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com

KILJ — The softball circuit saw four area teams compete last night:

Central Lee 6, Mount Pleasant 0

Madison Helling allowed four runs on three hits, while walking three as the Mount Pleasant softball team fell to Central Lee 6-0 last night in a nonconference affair.

Emma Starr worked three innings out of the bullpen yielding just one earned run for the Panthers, who were blanked offensively for the second straight night.

Savana Walls had a double and walk, while Starr registered the only other base hit.

Megan Hopp was the winning pitcher for Central Lee, she struck out 14 over seven sterling innings.

The loss dropped Mount Pleasant to 0-2.

New London 12, Mediapolis 2 

Ashlyn McSorely drove in five runs as New London rolled past Mediapolis 12-2 yesterday night.

Elly Manning was the winning hurler, throwing a complete-game two hitter, while striking out four.

Manning also provided two hits and drove in two runs.

New London, who is now 1-0, will take on Cardinal this evening in Eldon.

No. 9  (5A) Pleasant Valley 7, No 1. (2A) Louisa-Muscatine 0 

No. 4 (3A) West Burlington-Notre Dame 10, Fort Madison 3 

Prep Baseball: Area Scoreboard (Wednesday)

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at 1:33 pm CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

KILJ — It was a quieter night of prep baseball in the region, but Mount Pleasant and New London were both in action.

Clear Creek-Amana 11, Mount Pleasant 0

Josh Loren struck out 12 hitters over five innings as Clear Creek-Amana sailed to an 11-0 win last night in a nonconference matchup in Tiffin.

The Clippers, a state qualifier from a year ago, used an eight-run 2nd inning to lift themselves to victory.

Jack Johnson was the losing pitcher for Mount Pleasant.

Colton Hudson had the Panthers’ lone hit, a third inning double.

Sam Young led the Clippers with three runs scored, two hits and a stolen base.

The Panthers will be off until next week when they’ll travel to Keokuk for a conference twinbill.

New London 15, Mediapolis 0 

New London received three hits from Tucker Gibbar and Camden Kasel as the Tigers rolled to a 15-0 Super Conference win over Mediapolis last night.

Kasel had four runs batted in, while Gibbar, Carter Allen and Brenden Richey each drove in two.

Josh Catala was the winning pitcher, working three innings without allowing a hit, striking out five

Gibbar threw one scoreless inning out of the bullpen, allowing one hit while walking two and striking out two.

New London will take on Cardinal tonight in Eldon.

Boys’ Soccer: Notre Dame to State, Fort Madison Upended

By Nathan Bloechl · Thursday, May 27th, 2021 at 1:32 pm CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

KILJ — Class 1 and 2A postseason boys’ soccer held their substate finals last night.

Area capsules are below:

No. 1 (1A) Notre Dame 4, Mediapolis 1

The West Burlington-Notre Dame Nike boys’ soccer team is heading to the state soccer tournament for the first time in school history.

Yesterday the Nikes knocked off Mediapolis 4-1 which punched their ticket to the dance.

Cole Ward scored three goals for the Nikes, while Parker Davis notched the other tally.

Drew Zurmuehlen scored the lone goal for Mediapolis.

The Bulldogs close their season 13-6.

Pella 1, Fort Madison 0 

Pella goalkeeper Mason Holland recorded 13 saves as the Little Dutch snuck by Fort Madison 1-nil in a Class 2A Substate Final last night.

Will Rasmussen scored the only marker in overtime to propel the Little Dutch to the Class 2A State Tournament.

Fort Madison closes their year 16-2.