Sports, Tuesday, June 1st

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 at 11:31 am CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com 

Girls’ Golf: New London Takes Aim in Ames:

The New London girls’ golf team is ready to take aim in Ames today as they prepare for the Class 1A State Golf Tournament.

New London, under head coach Greg Lerdal, have morphed into a state power and will golf as a team after qualifying as a runner-up at regionals last week.

The Tigers are paced by outstanding freshman Taylor Phillips, who’s older brother Clayton wrapped up his senior season with a top-10 finish at the boys’ state tournament just days ago.

Fellow underclassmen Emma Nye is also primed for a big tournament, following her 10th place finish at regionals last week.

Action will begin today with a full 18-hole round, followed up by another 18-holes tomorrow.

Joining the Tigers in the 1A field will be Danville senior Natalie Wilcox who qualified as an individual at last week’s regional.

Wilcox shot a 93 at Prairie Knolls to finish fourth, which punched her ticket to the 1A field.

Girls’ Golf: Liechty Ready for 3A Field:

Mount Pleasant senior Elli Liechty will be all business as she prepares for her state run today at Adel’s River Valley Golf Course.

Liechty finished 5th at last week’s state qualifying meet with an 88, finishing behind a trio of Washington Demons and Knoxville’s Amy Sullivan.

She led the Panthers with an average 18-hole adjusted score of 98.68.

She will begin her tournament today on Hole 16 at 9:00 a.m.

Live scoring can be tracked on the IGHSAU website.

Prep Baseball (Tuesday):

The Mount Pleasant baseball team has today off, but it will be a busy night in the Super Conference this evening.

Here’s a look at the prep baseball schedule tonight:

  • Louisa-Muscatine at Hillcrest Academy
  • Wapello at Winfield-Mount Union
  • Van Buren County at Cardinal
  • Notre Dame at Central Lee
  • New London at Danville
  • Mediapolis at Highland

All games are scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start.

Mount Pleasant will be back in action tomorrow for a doubleheader in Keokuk.

You can listen to both ends of that doubleheader on FM 105.5.

Prep Softball (Tuesday):

The Super Conference has a terrific slate tonight, while the Mount Pleasant softball team is off until tomorrow, when they take on Wapello.

Here’s a look at tonight’s schedule:

  • Burlington at West Burlington-Notre Dame
  • Mediapolis at Highland
  • Wapello at Winfield-Mount Union
  • Louisa-Muscatine at Hillcrest Academy
  • Van Buren County at Cardinal
  • New London at Danville

College Baseball: Iowa’s Wallace Named B1G Pitcher of the Year:

University of Iowa redshirt junior Trenton Wallace has been named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, the league announced Sunday.

Wallace is one of three Hawkeyes to earn All-Big Ten honors.

Wallace and senior outfielder Ben Norman were named first-team All-Big Ten honorees, while redshirt junior Izaya Fullard was selected to the third team as a second baseman. Senior Grant Leonard was also recognized as Iowa’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award recipient.

Wallace is the first player in school history to earn Big Ten Pitcher of the Year honors. Starting pitcher Brett Backlund was the Big Ten Co-Player of the Year in 1992; the league began recognizing the Pitcher of the Year in 1994.

Wallace, a southpaw from Rock Island, Illinois, was superb in his first season in Iowa’s weekend rotation. As the Friday night ace, Wallace finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts with a league-leading 106 strikeouts.

AGENDA FOR NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1ST

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 at 11:16 am CDT

6:00 P.M.
CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and January Benjamin
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Citizens questions and comments on the plans and specifications for the proposed
street improvements on E. Cleveland St. (1)
b. Approve the plans and specifications for the proposed street improvements on E.
Cleveland St. (2)
c. Approve a bid & contractor for the proposed street improvements on E. Cleveland St. (3)
d. Citizens questions and comments on Ordinance #59 (4)
e. Approve Ordinance #59 Amending Chapter 42 – Public and Private Property of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of New London, Iowa (5-6)
f. Citizens questions and comments on Ordinance #60 (4)
g. Approve Ordinance #60 Amending Chapter 69 – Parking Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of New London, Iowa (7-8)
6. REPORTS:
a. Police Dept.
b. Fire Department (9)
c. Public Works (10)
d. Parks & Recreation
e. Utilities (11-14)
f. Child Care (15-20)
g. Mayor
7. OPEN FORUM:
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve minutes of previous meetings (21-26)
b. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (27-29)
c. Approve Payment of Claims (handout)
d. Approve outdoor service area for the VFW Post on July 4th, 2021
e. FY 2022 Cigarette Permits: Jet Stop, Dollar General & Casey’s (30-32)
f. Tax Abatement: Michael Strawhacker, 300 S. Elm St., New House & Garage (33)
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Approve Resolution #338 adopting employee hourly wages for the fiscal year 2021-2022
and authorizing implementation (34)
10. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approve pay estimate #5 for the retainage to Four Seasons for the grading of the South
Pine Street Subdivision (35)
b. Approve the Agreement with the Iowa Dept. of Transportation for Maintenance and
Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities (36-37)
c. Accept the resignation of Chuck Noel from the H.J. Nugen Library Board effective
immediately (38)
d. Accept the resignation of Lynn Riley and Gina Anderson from the H.J. Nugen Library
Board effective June 30, 2021 (38)e. Re-appoint Tori Kennel to the H.J. Nugen Library Board with a term ending 6/30/2027
(38)
f. Appoint Brandon Harrison to the H. J. Nugen Library Board with a term ending
6/30/2027 (38)
g. Appoint Charity Ngugi to the H. J. Nugen Library Board fulfilling the remainder of Lynn
Riley’s term ending 6/30/2023 (38)
h. Appoint Samantha Kelly to the H. J. Nugen Library Board fulfilling the remainder of Gina
Anderson’s term ending 6/30/2023 (38)
i. Approve resolution #339 Resolution (1) approving the minimum requirements,
competitive criteria, and procedures for disposition of certain property located within
the City’s South Pine Street Urban Renewal Area; (2) determining that the proposal
submitted by Tyler J. Thein and April E. Thein satisfies the offering requirements and
declaring the intent of the City to convey the property to Tyler J. Thein and April E. Thein
in the event that no competing proposals are submitted; (3) soliciting competing
proposals; and (4) fixing date for a public hearing on the proposal to convey the
property to Tyler J. Thein and April E. Thein related to a lot line adjustment for Lot 5 in
the Adams Street Subdivision (39-48)
j. Discuss changing the golf cart and UTV ordinances to allow persons with an
intermediate license, 16 years and older, to operate them on City Streets
k. Discuss a commercial development on the City property southeast of 814 E. Adams St.
11. MEETINGS:
a. Public Works Committee, June 16th
, 2021 at 6:30 a.m., Shop at WWTP
b. Public Safety Committee, June 16th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., City Office
c. Regular City Council Meeting, July 6th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., City Office
12. ADJOURNMENT
NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL – OPEN FORUM NOTICE
The Open Forum portion of the New London City Council meeting is a time where the public is allowed to speak.
This is a courtesy that is extended to you. During this portion of the meeting the following guideline will be in
effect:
1. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please stand if possible, and state you name and address for the record.
2. Unless you are a scheduled, approved organization making a presentation, you will have 3 minutes to
respectfully express your thoughts. Guest organizations will be under the discretion and management of the
Mayor as the presiding officer.
3. Understand that no formal motions or actions will be taken on items during this time. Your concerns may be
forwarded to the appropriate committee for further considerations and/or discussion.
4. All comments and discussion will remain respectful in nature to all parties.
5. Similar topics will be acknowledged, and forwarded to the appropriate department. However, repetition of
topics will be limited.
6. Any deviation from these guidelines will end you allotted time and you will be asked to be seated. Failure to
abide by these guidelines may lead to removal from the meeting at the order of the Mayor and possibly
charges of disorderly conduct if so warranted.
7. Your involvement on agenda items will be limited to the presentation of factual material as determined by the
Mayor. This the Council’s time for dealing with matters and will not include public opinions or question and
answer time; this is done during Public Hearings.