High School Baseball
New London has scored at least 10 runs in their past three contests as the Tigers defeated West Burlington 10-6 last night. Brock Thuleen and Conner Bush each notched two RBIs for the Falcons.
New London will face off against Central Lee on Tuesday, June 4th, at 5:30 pm at home.
West Burlington will take on Van Buren County on Tuesday at 5:30 pm on the road.
Van Buren County will square off against Louisa-Muscatine on Monday, June 3rd, at 5:30 pm at home.
Winfield-Mt. Union will face off against Central Lee on Monday at 5:30 pm on the road.
Burlington Notre Dame will participate in a tournament today in Waterloo.
Mediapolis will take on Wapello on Monday at 5:30 pm at home.
Fairfield will host Burlington on Monday at 5:30 pm in a doubleheader.
Mt. Pleasant will travel to Keokuk for a doubleheader on Monday with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 pm.
High School Softball
Fairfield fell to Prairie yesterday 12-0 in the Iowa City West Softball Classic. The Trojans will compete in a doubleheader at home on Monday, June 3rd, against Burlington with game one at 5:30 pm.
West Burlington handled New London last night 13-2. Shona Anderson crushed a home run and finished with four RBIs in the winning effort. The Falcons will travel to Oskaloosa today to compete in a tournament.
New London will take on Central Lee on Tuesday at 7 pm at home.
Winfield-Mt. Union fell to #11 Louisa-Muscatine last night 13-0. Quin Smith, Kellee Milks, Katie Miller, and Jessi Renken each tallied a single for the Wolves. Winfield-Mt. Union will face off against Central Lee on Monday, June 3rd, at 5:30 pm.
WACO scored the first run of the game against Hillcrest Academy last night, but the Warriors could not keep up with the Ravens and lost 13-1. WACO will host Lone Tree on Tuesday, June 4th, at 5:30 pm.
Holy Trinity Catholic was defeated by Van Buren County last night 8-1. The Crusaders will attempt to get back in the win column against Mediapolis on Tuesday at 7:30 pm on the road.
Mt. Pleasant will take on Keokuk on Monday in a road doubleheader 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 square off against Wapello on Monday at 7:30 pm in a home game.
Danville will host Pekin on Monday at 7 pm.
High School Tennis
The boys’ state team tournament concluded yesterday and here’s the state champions.
The Class 1A championship belongs to Wahlert Catholic after they defeated Xavier 5-3. Pella took 3rd place handily, taking down Waverly-Shell Rock 5-1.
The Class 2A championship match was a shutout as Waukee Northwest took the crown over Pleasant Valley. Iowa City West narrowly defeated Linn-Mar 5-4 to claim 3rd place.
High School Soccer
The boys’ state tournament held their semifinal matchups yesterday and here’s who will be playing for the championships today.
Class 3A got the day rolling and Javier Flores scored both goals for Des Moines Hoover to push the Huskies past Norwalk 2-1. Dallas Center-Grimes cruised past Cedar Rapids Washington 4-0 as Zach Bruck scored two goals. The Class 3A championship will take place at 10 am.
In a matchup few predicted, #5 Bishop Heelan will be taking on #7 Assumption for the Class 2A championship as the Crusaders defeated #1 Gilbert 3-1 and the Knights bested Perry 1-0. The game is scheduled for 1 pm.
In Class 1A, #8 Van Meter continued their Cinderella run with a 2-0 victory over West Liberty. In the bottom half of the bracket, North Fayette Valley finally buried the ball into the back of the net in double overtime to beat Regina Catholic 1-0. The Class 1A championship game will take place at 4 pm.
Lastly, #1 Johnston fended off Iowa City West 2-1 after winning in penalty kicks 4-3. Dowling Catholic also took down Pleasant Valley 2-1. The Class 4A championship is scheduled for 7 pm.
On the girls’ side, Nevada will square off against Denver at 11:30 am for the Class 1A championship.
North Polk will face off against Dallas Center-Grimes for the Class 2A championship at 5:30 pm.
The Class 3A championship game is set for 2:30 pm against #5 Valley and #7 Bettendorf.
Prospect League
The Burlington Bees lost to the O’Fallon Hoots 15-2 after seven innings last night. Cooper Donlin was the only source of offense for the Bees with a double and a two-run homer. The series will conclude tonight at 6:35 pm on the road.
In a high scoring game, the Clinton LumberKings exited with the road victory over the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp last night 12-10. Brayden Buchanan led the charge with three RBIs in the winning effort. The LumberKings will host the Pistol Shrimp tonight at 6:30 pm.
This Day in Sports History
1943 – Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Rip Sewell patents his “eephus” or “blooper ball” pitch; uses the pitch on way to a 20-win campaign.
1982 – Oakland A’s left fielder Rickey Henderson steals two bases in 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox to become fastest to reach 50 stolen bases in an MLB season.
2012 – Johan Santana throws the first no-hitter in the New York Mets’ 50-year MLB history when he beats the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-0.
Great River Health announced it has received the Environmental Excellence Award from Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions. This designation is reserved for select hospitals that demonstrate outstanding leadership in healthcare sustainability and overall hospital quality through single-use device (SUD) reprocessing. 
In 2023, Great River Health’s reprocessing program successfully diverted 5,630 pounds of medical waste from landfills and reduced its supply costs by $105,000.
“Stryker is pleased to honor Great River Health’s continued dedication to achieving both environmental and financial sustainability,” said Natalie Ward, Vice President/General Manager of Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions. “With a heightened focus on improving value in today’s healthcare environment, Great River Health leads by example with their commitment to sustainability initiatives that reduce costs and optimize resources to support quality care.”
Leading hospitals across the nation are continuing to pursue initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of healthcare delivery. Among these initiatives, SUD reprocessing stands out as an environmental practice that not only dramatically reduces the amount of medical waste, but at the same time frees significant resources for the hospital – all without capital investment.
Great River Health is in the distinguished company of other leading hospitals implementing reprocessing programs. Reprocessing programs are currently employed by nearly all the U.S. News & World Report “Honor Roll” hospitals.
The Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary donated $107,600 to hospital projects on the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington and Fort Madison campuses. 
Hospital departments submitted donation requests and the following projects were chosen for funding to enhance patient and family experiences:
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary helps meet the hospital’s needs by providing financial support for programs that benefit patients and families and awarding scholarships to students pursuing healthcare careers.
Senator Chuck Grassley answered questions regarding the recent severe weather that has swept across the state of Iowa.
When he was asked if Iowa is having an unusual start to the severe weather season, he mentioned that Iowa is on pace for one of the most severe and deadliest tornado seasons in recent history, according to the National Weather Service. Iowa has had more tornadoes through the month of May, than in any other year on record going back to 1950. With at least 80 tornadoes in the first five months of 2024, this beats out the previous record of 64 in the fist five months in 2004.
Iowa Wesleyan University announced its closure on March 28th, 2023, with the final graduating class receiving their diplomas in a formal graduation ceremony on May 6th. Questions immediately filled the air with uncertainty of what was to come. One year later, most of those loose ends have been tied up.
Doug Moore, principal of Highland Group LLC, a Des Moines based company, has been working for the past 12 months on ensuring a smooth transition for the community of Mount Pleasant after the closure of the University. The agreement expires today, and it seems his end of the bargain was delivered. 
The largest chunk of buildings was purchased from the Mount Pleasant Community School District on January 5th, in a purchase that saw 7 buildings change hands. The Howe Student Activity Center, Ruble Arena, Student Union, Old Main, Pioneer Hall, P.E.O Memorial Building, and the University Chapel are now owned by the school district, as well as the practice field just south of Mapleleaf Athletic Complex.
The Old Gymnasium was recently demolished after the City of Mount Pleasant authorized the mayor to sign a nuisance property and abandoned building remediation for the property. The lot will be turned into a green space.
Hershey Hall, along with the dormitories on the east and west side of the campus, and the Science Building, were acquired by IWU Mt. Pleasant LLC on October 17th. Christopher Ales is awaiting approval of an application that was sent into the State in hopes of repurposing Hershey Hall into affordable housing.
The houses that were owned by the college for a variety of purposes have all been purchased. The Belle Center, formally known as the Chadwick Library, is now regarded as a flexible business incubator and co-working space.
Rachel Lindeen, the Executive Vice President of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, commented, “Our community continues to navigate the change. I’ve been impressed with the adaptability and am excited to see what new becomes of the campus.”
The spring of 2023 saw a task force created to help navigate the challenges ahead. While the first step of listening to the community has been a success, Lindeen has said that the work is not done. However, she is confident that the community will continue to be a place to live, work, and play.
The question still looms, “where do we go from here”? It’s important to remember that the community of Mount Pleasant is not, and never was, Iowa Wesleyan. The perseverance of the citizens is what keeps this town moving forward, and one year later, things are looking up.
The Iowa State Fair is just over two months away and you can support Mount Pleasant by volunteering at the Mount Pleasant Booth!
Whether you can spare a few hours or a whole day, your time and enthusiasm will make a difference!
Volunteering is a fantastic way to support our community, meet new people, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the fair. Plus, you’ll get a chance to be part of one of Iowa’s most beloved events!
Ready to sign up? Head over to www.oldthreshers.org/fairsignup and secure your spot today!
Notice of Public Collective Bargaining Meeting
Pursuant to Iowa Code §§20.17(3), 21.4
MEETING: Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities and IBEW Local 55
WHEN: Monday, June 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
AGENDA: IBEW Local 55’s submission of its initial collective bargaining proposal to Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities (MPMU) in accordance with Iowa Code §20.17(3), immediately followed by MPMU’s submission of its initial collective bargaining proposal to IBEW Local 55 in accordance with Iowa Code §20.17(3)
WHERE: 509 N Adams St, Mt Pleasant IA
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, in collaboration with the Lee County Conservation Board, invites the public to attend an open house June 3 to learn more about an ecosystem restoration project planned in Lee County on the Mississippi River. The event will take place from 5:15-7:00 p.m. at the Lee County Conservation Center located at 2652 US-61 in Montrose, Iowa.
Pool 19 in Lee County, Iowa, has seen significant habitat degradation over time, resulting in diminished aquatic diversity. The ecosystem restoration project aims to restore island habitat and increase aquatic plant diversity.
Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. A team of subject matter experts will provide an overview of the plan proposed for the project at 6 p.m. and representatives will be on hand afterwards to answer questions and gather feedback from the community.
For more information visit: www.mvr.usace.army.mil, contact the USACE Rock Island District at (309) 794-5729 or email cemvr-cc@usace.army.mil.
