Iowa City — University of Iowa men’s basketball sophomore Keegan Murray has been named Big Ten Player of the Week, it was announced Monday by the Big Ten Conference Office.
This is the third weekly honor given to Murray.
Murray, who is tops in the country in points per game (23.7), has netted 25+ points seven times this season.
He scored 35 in last night’s 80-75 win over Maryland.
Iowa will be off until Thursday when they battle Wisconsin.
Tip is set for 8:00 p.m. on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
Iowa City — Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced.
Clark, a Des Moines, Iowa, native registered a career-high 44 points in the Hawkeyes’ win over Evansville on Sunday, breaking the Carver-Hawkeye Arena record that had stood for nearly 22 years.
Clark also broke the 1,000-career point barrier, becoming the fastest Big Ten women’s basketball athlete and the eighth NCAA athlete to meet the mile marker in 40 games or less.
Iowa returns to action this Thursday at home against Northwestern.
Tip is set for 7:00 p.m.
Prep Basketball: New London Wins in 3OT; Panther Girls Dominate
New London 77, Mount Pleasant 74
Blaise Porter poured in 29 points as New London rallied for a 77-74 three overtime triumph over Mount Pleasant last night in a Henry County crossover.
Mount Pleasant, who lead 30-25 at recess, saw the 1A’s No. 11 ranked program rally back in the second half to tie the score at 63 through four quarters.
Kade Benjamin added 15 points for the Tigers, while Cam Kasel and Devon Swanson each finished with 12.
Dewon Trent led the Panthers with 27 points, while Payton Hagans chipped in with 17.
The loss was Mount Pleasant’s fourth in a row, they’re now 2-6.
New London improved to 10-0.
Mount Pleasant 55, New London 14 (Girls)
Mount Pleasant held New London to just 14 points for the game, rolling to a 55-14 win over the Tigers yesterday at Charles Lorber Gymnasium.
The Panthers led 24-2 at the end of the first quarter and never looked back.
Emma Nye led the Tigers with five points.
Mount Pleasant won their third straight, they’re now 4-6.
New London slumped to 0-12.
Prep Basketball: Tuesday Slate Packed:
Tonight will be a busy night in the Super Conference and Southeast Conference with prep basketball getting back in full swing.
Here’s a look at tonight’s schedule:
All Super Conference matchups are girl-boy doubleheaders and will begin at 6:00 p.m.
College Basketball: Wesleyan Men in Home Matinee:
The Iowa Wesleyan men will be back in action today when they host Lincoln Christian University in a home matinee.
The Tigers, who have lost three straight, will welcome in the Lions for a 3:00 p.m. tip in a game you can listen to on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
The Tigers are seeking their first win since December 11th when they took down Bellevue University.
Meanwhile, Lincoln Christian is 4-10.
The Lions picked up win number four on December 15th in 99-84 fashion against Welch College.
They’re led by Josh Donaldson, who is scoring 16.6 points per game.
Wesleyan is paced by Joey Brown’s 14.2 points per game.
Coverage on KILJ will begin at 2:45 p.m.
College Basketball: Murray Named B1G Ten Player of the Week:
University of Iowa men’s basketball sophomore Keegan Murray has been named Big Ten Player of the Week, it was announced Monday by the Big Ten Conference Office.
This is the third weekly honor given to Murray.
Murray, who is tops in the country in points per game (23.7), has netted 25+ points seven times this season.
He scored 35 in last night’s 80-75 win over Maryland.
Iowa will be off until Thursday when they battle Wisconsin.
Tip is set for 8:00 p.m. on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
Women’s College Basketball: Clark Earns Another B1G Weekly Honor:
Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the league announced.
Clark, a Des Moines, Iowa, native registered a career-high 44 points in the Hawkeyes’ win over Evansville on Sunday, breaking the Carver-Hawkeye Arena record that had stood for nearly 22 years.
Clark also broke the 1,000-career point barrier, becoming the fastest Big Ten women’s basketball athlete and the eighth NCAA athlete to meet the mile marker in 40 games or less.
Iowa returns to action this Thursday at home against Northwestern.
Tip is set for 7:00 p.m.
Hubert J. Greiner, age 74, of Keota, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at Keota Health Care Center.
Hubert was born March 11, 1947, in Ottumwa, to James and Darlene (Clarahan) Greiner. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul School and graduated from Keota High School in 1966. Hubert served in the Army Reserves from 1966 until 1972. On September 7, 1974, he married Melissia Laffoon at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. A lifelong resident of Keokuk County, Hubert farmed in the Talleyrand area. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Keokuk County Cattlemen and Limousin Association. Hubert especially enjoyed raising Limousin cattle and being active in 4-H.
Survivors include his wife: Melissia of Keota; four children: James Greiner of Keota, Ginny (Jeff) Plucar of Belle Plaine, Jeremiah (Anna) Greiner of Mt. Pleasant and Josh (Sarah) Greiner of Keota; eight grandchildren; four sisters: Janice (Ray) Doud of Chicago, Illinois, Linda (Terry) Powers of Ottumwa, Joyce (Chuck) Dayton of Marion and Marlene Greiner of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers: Eugene (Karen) Greiner of Keota, Leon (Toni) Greiner of Keota and Marion (Lisa) Greiner of North Carolina and brother-in-law: Don Rowland of Albia. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Diane Rowland.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Holy Trinity Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota, with Rev. Robert Lathrop presiding. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Powell Funeral Home in Keota, where there will be a vigil service at 7:00.
A general memorial fund has been established. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Hubert and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Robert McElhinney, 70, of Morning Sun, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services in Morning Sun. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be directed to the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church or the Morning Sun American Legion in memory of Robert. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Robert William McElhinney was born on December 13, 1951, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of William Earnest and Harriet Elizabeth (Kreiner) McElhinney. He was a 1970 graduate of Mediapolis High School. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Robert was self-employed as a contractor. Robert was a member of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deacon, Morning Sun American Legion #112 and a past member of the Louisa County Saddle Club. He enjoyed horses, taking teams to many parades and driving competitions, reading, teasing his nieces and nephews and was known for telling stories and his political satire.
Robert will be deeply missed by his siblings, Joe (Rose Mary) McElhinney of Tipton, Dick McElhinney of Morning Sun, Keith (Debbie) McElhinney of Morning Sun, Kenneth (Chris) McElhinney of Morning Sun and Mary (Dean) King of Mt. Pleasant and ten nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, Fran McElhinney and nephew, Matt McElhinney.
On December 31, 2021, at approximately 6:33 PM the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a motor vehicle accident that took place at off ramp 42 southbound on US Highway 218. After an investigation, it was found that Dru Farran of Burlington, Iowa, was driving a white 2004 Chrysler Sebring. The vehicle entered the ditch and sustained approximately $800 in damage. No injuries were reported and Dru received a citation for Failure to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
City Council of West Point, Iowa
Special Meeting at City Hall
313 – 5th Street, West Point, Iowa 52656
Monday, January 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
