Sport, June 26th

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

New London attempted to spoil Central Lee’s senior night last night after knotting the game at 2 in the top of the 4th inning, but the Hawks responded by scoring seven runs to win 9-2. Cory Jones swatted a double and a triple to collect three RBIs for Central Lee. 

New London will travel to Lisbon tomorrow, June 27th, at 7 pm. 

Central Lee will face off against Keokuk tonight at 7 pm at home. 

Burlington Notre Dame shutout Danville last night 15-0. The Bears will take on New London on Friday, June 28th, at 5:30 pm on the road. 

Fairfield handled Centerville last night 10-3. Aiden Westercamp slugged a double and collected a game high three RBIs in the win. The Trojans will look to complete the sweep over Keokuk tomorrow at home at 7:30 pm. 

Mt. Pleasant will head up to Waterloo tonight to take on Kee and Columbus Catholic with their first game at 4 pm. Head coach Brent Broeker talked about his team’s mindset heading into the rest of the week. 

“Right now, it’s you know what, just let the conference, you know, happen as it happens. Let’s go play and try to win games every day, you know it’s going to have to, you know, kind of follow our lap anyway… So, you know, we’ll go down there Thursday, hopefully get one there and then, you know, it comes down to that, that makeup game. So, we’re not looking at that. We’re looking right now. We’re looking at Wednesday going on to Kee and Columbus Catholic and then we’ll look at, you know, after we’re on the bus ride home, we’ll start looking at Fort Madison again. So right now, it’s just a game by game and whoever’s playing us, that’s who we’re looking at.”

Mediapolis will compete against West Branch tonight at 7 pm on the road. 

West Burlington will take on Waterloo East tonight at home at 5 pm. 

Van Buren County will face off against Davis County tonight at 7:30 pm on the road. 

Winfield-Mt. Union will travel to Highland tomorrow at 5:30 pm. 

High School Softball

Winfield-Mt. Union had their senior night celebration halted last night against Wapello due to the weather. The game will continue tonight at 6:30 pm with the Wolves down 2-1 but coming up to bat in the 2nd inning. 

Holy Trinity Catholic narrowly exited with the win over Mediapolis last night 4-2. Avery Bandy finished with an RBI for the Bulldogs. 

Holy Trinity Catholic will travel to Mt. Pleasant on Friday, June 28th, at 5:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 5:15 pm. 

Mediapolis will take on West Burlington on Friday at 7:30 pm at home. 

Central Lee celebrated their senior night in style with a 16-3 victory over New London last night. This marked the sixth game in a row that the Hawks scored double digit runs. 

Central Lee will take on Keokuk at home tonight at 7 pm. 

New London will host Danville on Friday at 7 pm. 

WACO will play against Lone Tree tomorrow, June 27th, at 5:30 pm at home. 

Fairfield will take on Centerville tonight at 7:30 pm on the road. 

Danville will take on Fort Madison tonight at 7 pm.

Mt. Pleasant will take on Davis County on the road tonight at 7 pm. 

High School Cross Country

Mt. Pleasant’s optional summer runs, available for 7th through 12th graders, are scheduled Monday through Thursday. The runs will often be led by upperclassmen as coaches may not be present for every run.

On Mondays and Wednesdays the runs will start at 6:30 am at the Old Threshers Museum Theatre and on Tuesdays and Thursdays they will be at Saunders Park by the swimming pool at 7 pm. 

If you have any questions, contact Coach Murray at 319-850-0867. 

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees fell to the Cape Catfish last night 11-4. Jackson Lindquist had the lone RBI for the Bees in the loss. Burlington will stay on the road to face off against the Jackson Rockabillys tonight at 7 pm. 

The Clinton LumberKings and the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp had their game put on pause last night after two complete innings of play with the LumberKings leading 2-0. Gage Franck swatted a solo home run. The game will resume on July 6th. Clinton will host the Normal CornBelters tomorrow, June 27th, at 6:30 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1944 – Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants play a unique 6 inning game for War Bonds, each playing successive innings. The final score was Dodgers 5, Yankees 1, and Giants 0.

1994 – Kirby Puckett passed Rod Carew with his 2,088th hit as the Twin’s top hit leader.

2021 – Largest-ever pile up in the Tour de France caused by a spectator with a sign during Stage 1.

Mount Pleasant City Council Meeting Agenda 06/26

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 3:53 pm CDT

The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet in Regular Session on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, second-floor meeting room at 5:30 p.m.

AGENDA
1. Roll Call.
2. Consent Agenda: To the Public — All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and a roll call of the Councilmembers. There will be no separate discussion of items unless the Mayor, a Councilmember or citizen so request, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
3. Receive & file communications.
4. Approve agenda.
*5. Approve minutes of previous meetings.
*6. Approve payment of bills.
*7. Receive report of Officers.
8. Old Business-
a) Request from Henry County Fair to sell alcohol at McMillan Park in the Wright Pavilion July 19-July 21.
b) Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit for Henry County Fair on Saturday July 20th .
c) Renewal of a Class E Retail Alcohol License for Mount Pleasant BP located at 2120 East Washington Street.
d) Renewal of a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Tap This Concessions at 405 E Thresher Road.
9. New Business-
a) Approve payment to Midwest Old Threshers to assist in purchase of property at 612 S Locust Street.
b) Authorize the Mayor to sign an updated contract with The Optimist Club of Henry
County for encroachment of American Flags located in City right of way.
c) Resolution setting Public Hearing on the proposed drawings, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for the “H” reconstruction project.
d) Resolution approving 2024 tax abatement applications and authorizing the filing with the Henry County Assessor.
e) Approve demolition bid for 304 S Jefferson.
f) Approve Mayoral appointment to the Library Board.
10. Public Forum.
Adjourn to meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m

Caitlin Clark Takes Home the Honda Cup for the Second Consecutive Season

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 2:12 pm CDT

Iowa City, IA- Caitlin Clark might be a couple states over to the east playing professional basketball for the Indiana Fever, but the former Iowa Hawkeye repeated as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year after receiving the 2024 Honda Cup from the Collegiate Women Sports Awards yesterday.

In their 48th anniversary broadcast, Clark became just the fourth player to receive the Honda Cup multiple times with Rachel Garcia being the most recent in 2021 and 2019 for her dominant play in softball at UCLA. Maya Moore and Tracy Caulkins were the two other multiple time recipients.

Clark is the first student-athlete from the University of Iowa to win the Honda Sport Award for basketball and the Honda Cup Award in back-to-back years. The former Hawkeye ended her career as NCAA’s all-time leading scorer and broke the NCAA women’s tournament scoring leader.

Additionally, Clark is the only NCAA Division I men’s or women’s basketball player to lead their conference in scoring and assists in four consecutive seasons.

“In our 48-year history, only a handful of athletes have won the Honda Cup twice,” said Chris Voelz, Executive Director of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards. “Just as she achieved numerous historical firsts in her senior year, Caitlin Clark makes history with us as the fourth two-time Cup winner and only the second to win it back-to-back. With an exceptional class, we are thrilled to welcome her to the sisterhood of all-time greats in college athletics and eagerly anticipate the continued impact of her influence on our culture and the nation’s sports community.”

The Indiana Fever currently sit at 7-11 on the season as Clark was voted Rookie of the Month for the month of May. Recently, Clark broke the Fever’s franchise record for assists in a game with 12 in their loss to the Chicago Sky on June 23rd. The Fever will take on the Seattle Storm on Thursday, June 27th, at 10 pm.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda 06/27

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:56 am CDT

Henry County Supervisors

100 E Washington St  Ste 202

Mt Pleasant IA  52641

Fax:  319-385-3601

 

Chad White, Member            Marc Lindeen, Vice-Chairman        Greg Moeller, Chairman    

           319-385-0759                                 319-385-0760                                  319-385-0761________                        

 

AGENDA

June 27, 2024

 

1.Approve Agenda

2.Approve Minutes

3.Approve Claims

4.Jake Hotchkiss Engineer Weekly Update

   Open fuel bids

   Resolution to award contract for Nebraska Avenue bridge replacement – BROS(98) project

5.Sarah Berndt, Monthly Update General Assistance

6.Approve Update General Assistance Policy

7.Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds

    From Rural Basic to Secondary Road Funds

8.Resolution Establishing Zoning Fees

9.Resolution Establishing 911 Address Marker Fee

Discussion Regarding Healthy Henry County Communities

Approve MOU for MHASEI for FY25

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Lowest Bid Announced for New Bus Barn at 1515 E Monroe, School Board Votes Tomorrow

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:33 am CDT

While students may be enjoying their summer, in which they still have nearly two months to do so, the Mount Pleasant school district is working to move forward with projects in June and July. One such project is the proposed bus barn/central receiving/buildings and grounds at 1515 E Monroe St, which will be brand new construction. The superintendent, John Henriksen, spoke on KILJ Radio to announce the winner of the bid for construction. Jean C. Wiley and Sons had the lowest bid, which sat right around 3 million dollars.

There will be a special session on Wednesday evening at 5:30pm in the central office to move forward on this.

Farmers Encouraged to Sign Up for Webinar Offered Through Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:29 am CDT

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has opened registration for its upcoming webinar, “The Economic Outlook and Your Farm,” that will dive into current economic pressures stifling the ag economy and factors for farmers to consider when planning ahead for a possible recession in agriculture.

IFBF’s Economic Outlook webinar will be held July 16 at 1 p.m.  Dr. Robert Dieli, president and founder of RDLB, Inc., an economic forecasting and management consulting firm, will offer insights into inflation and higher borrowing costs contributing to the downturned ag economy and provide helpful insight for farmers to consider while making long-term decisions for their farms.

“Declining commodity prices and ‘higher for longer’ interest rates continue to impact purchasing power and on-farm profitability, raising concern across the ag sector,” says Zach Brummer, Iowa Farm Bureau farm education program manager. “As farmers grapple with higher borrowing costs and inflationary pressures hitting close to home with layoffs in the meatpacking and manufacturing sector with companies such as Tyson, Firestone and John Deere, we want to provide as much insight as possible to help members navigate these turbulent waters.”

To register for the webinar, visit www.iowafarmbureau.com/events and select “The Economic Outlook and Your Farm Webinar.”

Rainfall Totals Vary Greatly Across State – Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:12 am CDT

Northwest Iowa farmers received substantial rainfall with flood conditions while some Southeast Iowa farmers had minimal precipitation.  Statewide there were 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 23, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Spraying and other field activities were limited in some areas due to wet field conditions.

Mike Naig, the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, commented, “Northwest Iowa is experiencing historic flooding not seen since 1993. While the forecast is showing a reprieve from additional rainfall, those downstream need to be prepared as this water heads south,” said Secretary Naig. “Our hearts go out to all the Iowans affected by this devastating flooding. We do not yet know the full picture of damage to homes, businesses, farms, crops, livestock, communities and public infrastructure, but we know that it is likely to be substantial and costly. Iowans are resilient and we will get through this together, but this recovery will certainly take some time and require considerable resources.”

The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 8 percent short, 74 percent adequate and 17 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 11 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 17 percent surplus. Excessive rain fell in northwest Iowa with over 50 percent of the area reported with surplus topsoil and subsoil moisture.

Corn emergence neared completion. Corn condition rated 77 percent good to excellent. Soybeans emerged reached 95 percent. Seven percent of soybean crop was blooming, 1 day behind last year but 2 days ahead of the 5-year average.  Soybean condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Eighty-six percent of the oat crop was headed or beyond, 6 days ahead of the average. Twenty-eight percent of oats were turning color, 9 days ahead of the average. Oat condition rated 73 percent good to excellent.

Ninety-five percent of the State’s first cutting of alfalfa hay has been completed, 6 days ahead of last year. Hay condition rated 78 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition decreased two percentage points to 73 percent good to excellent. Feedlots remain muddy due to excess rainfall.

Thunderstorms Possible Today

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:11 am CDT

Thunderstorms are expected this morning and again later this afternoon and night. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds to 70 MPH and brief tornadoes. Torrential rain is expected with any storm, which may result in flash flooding. A Slight Risk, or level 2 of 5, for severe storms covers areas along and south of Highway 30.

Make sure to stay weather aware today, and have multiple ways to receive warning!

The timing of severe storms today will most likely be around 2 PM to 11PM today. Storms will generally be moving towards the southeast, around 30 mph.