Henry County Election Results: Official City and School Election

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 10:06 pm CDT

Henry County Election Results: Official City and School Election SummaryMOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (Nov. 4, 2025) — The Henry County Auditor’s Office has released the official results from Tuesday’s City and School Election. All nine precincts have reported, with 2,695 ballots cast out of 15,498 registered voters, for a 17.39% voter turnout.

City of Mount Pleasant

Mayor

  • Steve Brimhall – 716 (65.87%) ✅
  • Kim Conrad – 371 (34.13%)
  • Total Votes: 1,087
  • Undervotes: 17 | Overvotes: 1

City Council At-Large

  • Terry McWilliams – 918 (100%) ✅

City Council Ward 2

  • Robert Griffith – 226 (100%) ✅
  • Undervotes: 23

City Council Ward 4

  • Matthew Barton – 246 (100%) ✅
  • Undervotes: 52 | Overvotes: 1

Mount Pleasant Community School District

Director At-Large

  • Josh Maher – 1,368 (Unopposed) ✅

Director District 1

  • Craig Hurd – 823 (50.4%) ✅
  • Melinda Husinga – 810 (49.6%)
  • Undervotes: 111 | Overvotes: 2

Director District 2

  • Kevin Schrader – 850 (51.58%) ✅
  • Derek Mullen – 798 (48.42%)
  • Undervotes: 98

City of Coppock

Mayor

  • No votes recorded
    City Council At-Large (Vote for 4)
  • 16 total votes recorded, none assigned

City of Hillsboro

City Council At-Large (Vote for 3)

  • Michaeleen Kaeser – 8 (24.24%)
  • Steven Jorgensen – 15 (45.45%) ✅
  • Myron Helmers – 10 (30.30%) ✅
  • Undervotes: 18

City of Olds

Mayor

  • Candice Curry – 24 (100%) ✅
  • Undervotes: 12

City Council At-Large (Vote for 2)

  • Jason Waterhouse – 26 (46.43%) ✅
  • Timothy Faller – 17 (30.36%) ✅
  • Timothy Breuer – 13 (23.21%)

City of Rome

Mayor

  • Jeremy Lanferman – 6 (100%) ✅

City Council At-Large (Vote for 5)

  • Lester Garrison – 6 (20.69%)
  • Ashley Schultz – 6 (20.69%)
  • John Anderson – 6 (20.69%)
  • Clayton Sammons – 6 (20.69%)
  • Sandy Johnson – 6 (20.69%)

City of Salem

Mayor

  • JC Lambert – 69 (79.31%) ✅
  • Cody Cousins – 18 (20.69%)

City Council At-Large (Vote for 2)

  • Tarrant French – 49 (28.99%) ✅
  • Aaron Berry – 26 (15.38%) ✅
  • Haley Swinscoe – 36 (21.30%)
  • Kaitlin Cousins – 18 (10.65%)
  • John Wagner – 25 (14.79%)
  • Kenneth Guinther – 3 (1.78%)
  • Justin Traman – 12 (7.10%)

City of Wayland

Mayor

  • Travis Shelman – 116 (100%) ✅
  • Undervotes: 12

City Council At-Large (Vote for 2)

  • Jamie Roth – 115 (50.00%) ✅
  • Caylon DeVaul – 115 (50.00%) ✅
  • Undervotes: 26

City of Westwood

Mayor

  • Brant Knudsen – 34 (100%) ✅

City Council At-Large (Vote for 3)

  • Gary Lane – 41 (36.28%) ✅
  • Zachary Moehle – 38 (33.63%) ✅
  • Monte Knudsen – 34 (30.09%) ✅

Council To Fill a Vacancy

  • Dee Bumgardner – 38 (100%) ✅

City of New London

City Council At-Large (Vote for 3)

  • Dan Berner – 258 (29.86%) ✅
  • Scott Campbell – 226 (26.16%) ✅
  • John Doyle – 149 (17.25%)
  • Undervotes: 231 (26.74%)

WACO Community School District

Director At-Large

  • Bryce Shelman – 220 (Unopposed) ✅

Director District 2

  • Tim Graber – 202 (Unopposed) ✅

Director District 4

  • Barb Shelman – 212 (Unopposed) ✅

New London Community School District

Director At-Large (Vote for 2)

  • Kyle Helmerson – 367 (41.10%) ✅
  • Jessica Boyer – 321 (35.95%) ✅
  • Josh Housman – 205 (22.96%)

Public Measures

WACO Measure JZ – PASSED ✅

  • YES: 148 (63.25%)
  • NO: 86 (36.75%)

Winfield-Mt. Union Measure KA – PASSED ✅

  • YES: 94 (72.87%)
  • NO: 35 (27.13%)

These official results were reported by the Henry County Auditor’s Office following the canvass of votes for the November 4, 2025 City and School Election.

For a complete breakdown of all precinct results, visit KILJ.com or the Henry County Auditor’s election results page.

Stay tuned to KILJ Radio for ongoing coverage of local government updates and community leadership transitions.

Steve Brimhall Re-Elected as Mount Pleasant Mayor; Craig Hurd and Kevin Schrader Win MP School Board Seats

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 10:04 pm CDT

As polls closed Tuesday night across Henry County, the results are in for the 2025 city and school elections.

Mount Pleasant Mayor Steve Brimhall will remain in office, receiving 716 votes out of 1,087 cast. Challenger Kim Conrad received 371 votes in the contest.

Another major decision for local voters came in the Mount Pleasant Community School District elections. Josh Maher will continue to serve in his at-large seat, earning 1,368 votes.

In the race for the District 2 seat, Craig Hurd narrowly defeated Melinda Huisinga, earning 823 votes (50.4%) to Huisinga’s 810 votes. Heard will take over the position previously held by Husinga.

Meanwhile, in District 3, Kevin Schrader will succeed Derek Mullin, with Schrader receiving 850 votes to Mullin’s 798.

Russell R. Sandy

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 4:04 pm CDT
Russell R. Sandy, 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Burial will be in the Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association – Iowa Chapter.

The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for Russ and his family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.olsonyoderfh.com

Prep Football: All-District Teams for Eight-Player District 5 Headlined by Iowa Valley

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 3:21 pm CDT

Prep Football- As District 5 for Eight-Player cheers for Iowa Valley to continue their undefeated run through the season with a quarterfinal showdown against Audubon at home this Thursday, November 6th, the All-District Teams were released with the Tigers leading the pack.

Offensive MVP

For the second consecutive season, Nolan Kriegel of Iowa Valley took home Offensive MVP as the junior combined for 2,434 total yards and 53 touchdowns through ten weeks of the season. Most importantly, as a quarterback, he has thrown zero interceptions and completing 67.3% of his passes.

His 58 total touchdowns rank first in the entire state. He was also voted 1st Team All-District quarterback.

Defensive MVP

Belle Plaine, the newcomer to the district, had Wade Sankot lift the hardware. The 1st Team All-District linebacker tallied 57 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and nabbed a pick-six in his senior season along with rushing for 845 yards and eight touchdowns.

Head Coach and Assistant Coach of the Year

Iowa Valley has produced one of the best seasons in their program’s history, climbing as high as #4 in the Eight-Player rankings for the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and still sitting at 10-0 with one win separating them from a trip to the UNI-Dome.

For those efforts, Casey Krull was named All-District Head Coach for the second straight season and Dan Sovers was named All-District Assistant Coach.

Golden Spikes Award

The Golden Spikes award is given out to players who were injured for all or part of the season and did not play enough games to earn All-District honors.

Unfortunately, Deshon Anderson of English Valleys made the list for the second consecutive year. Chandler McKibben of Iowa Valley was also nominated for the award.

WACO

The Warriors made it to the postseason for the 5th straight season after finishing in 3rd place for the district. For that achievement, WACO had five players make it on 1st Team Offense or Defense and five additional players find a spot on the 2nd Team.

Swiss army knife Hayden Shelman was named 1st Team running back for the district as his electric play carried the offense. The junior produced 1,212 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 7.1 yards per carry. He also added 571 yards through the air passing and 21 yards receiving. He finished the season with 22 total touchdowns.

Paving the way for Shelman and the offense that compiled 2,054 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns was 6’8 senior Adam Stafford. For his bulldozing ways, Stafford was named 1st Team offensive lineman.

For the final spot on the 1st Team offense, Niles Reichenbach was named 1st Team kicker. The senior was 26 of 28 on extra points and made a 30-yard field goal on the season. This is the second season in a row that he has earned this honor.

Switching over to defense, Trey Edeker was named 1st Team defensive lineman. The undersized lineman burrowed his way through for 25 tackles, including a team high eight tackles for loss and the only sack of the season.

Along with earning 1st Team kicker, Reichenbach also claimed 1st Team linebacker. The senior finished second on the team with 35 tackles and tied for first with interceptions two.

On the 2nd Team, Casey Coakley was named 2nd Team wide receiver and Nic Pacha was put on as 2nd Team offensive lineman. Coakley led the team with 187 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

On defense, Tyler Rogers found a spot on the defensive line, while Sam Meyer and Raefe Davison were named 2nd Team linebackers. Meyer led the team in tackles with 43.5 and nabbed two interceptions. Davison collected six tackles for loss and Rogers amassed 18 tackles.

Levi Bachman and Kellen Shelman were named to the Honorable Mention list.

Winfield-Mt. Union

The Wolves nearly snuck into the playoffs but just missed out despite averaging 30 points per game with their most impressive win coming against English Valleys in a 28-26 final. Helping the offense glide through the air was Tayson Samuels, as he was named 1st Team wide receiver, and Max Edwards, 1st Team tight end.

Samuels led the team in receptions with 53 and yards with 615. He also grabbed three touchdowns. Edwards caught 46 passes for 580 yards with a team-leading eight receiving touchdowns. It is Edwards’ second time earning a spot on the 1st Team.

Also finding a spot on the 1st Team for the second straight season was senior offensive lineman Grant Anderson. He helped the rushing attack gain four yards per carry and 1,526 yards through the air.

Appreciating that time was 1st Team punter and 2nd Team quarterback Cody Milks. The junior averaged 36 yards per punt as he booted it away 18 times throughout the season. As a quarterback, he tossed for 1,404 yards and 13 touchdowns. He added 157 yards and five scores on the ground.

Nicholas Sparrow, a senior, was named 2nd Team running back for his 380 total yards and seven total touchdowns. Leading the way was 2nd Team offensive lineman Gabe Cummings, a senior.

Wyatt Palmer was placed on the 2nd Team defensive line as he accounted for 13.5 tackles, one tackle for loss, and two fumble recoveries. Kade Sweezer was named Honorable Mention.

Full 1st Team Offense

QB- Nolan Kreigel, Iowa Valley

RB- Hayden Shelman, WACO

RB- Cale Weisskopf, HLV/TC

RB- Dane Smith, Iowa Valley

RB- Braydon Anderson, English Valleys

WR- Tayson Samuels, Winfield-Mt. Union

WR- Evertt Bender, English Valleys

TE/FB- Max Edwards, Winfield-Mt. Union

OL- Mason Hoyt, Iowa Valley

OL- Will Sankot, Belle Plaine

OL- Adam Stafford, WACO

OL- Grant Anderson, Winfield-Mt. Union

UTL- Drew Fisher, English Valleys

UTL- Dallas Sherman, Iowa Valley

K- Niles Reichenbach, WACO

Full 1st Team Defense

DL- Kane Axmear, English Valleys

DL- Lane Chvala, Iowa Valley

DL- Owen Ary, Iowa Valley

DL- Trey Edeker, WACO

LB- Chance Hoyt, Iowa Valley

LB- Wade Sankot, Belle Plaine

LB- Cael Grove, English Valleys

LB- Niles Reichenbach, WACO

DB- Josh Reed, Iowa Valley

DB- Layne Peska, Iowa Valley

UTL- Jack Osborn, English Valleys

UTL- Aidan Timm, Belle Plaine

RET- Peyton Dostal, Belle Plaine

P- Cody Milks, Winfield-Mt. Union

Full 2nd Team Offense

QB- Cody Milks, Winfield-Mt. Union

RB- Nick Sparrow, Winfield-Mt. Union

WR- Casey Coakley, WACO

WR- Sean McCullough, HLV/TC

TE/FB- Derek Kressley, Belle Plaine

OL- Ben Flander, English Valleys

OL- Kaleb Bolinger, English Valleys

OL- Nic Pacha, WACO

OL- Gabe Cummings, Winfield-Mt. Union

UTL- Breyer Jack, HLV/TC

K- Kray Massman, Belle Plaine

Full 2nd Team Defense

DL- Tyson Kriegel, Iowa Valley

DL- Elijah Lillie, Iowa Valley

DL- Wyatt Palmer, Winfield-Mt. Union

DL- Tyler Rogers, WACO

LB- Colton Mikesell, English Valleys

LB- Sam Meyer, WACO

LB- Raefe Davison, WACO

DB- Boston Rooda, HLV/TC

DB- Zavier Pederson, Iowa Valley

Honorable Mentions

Belle Plaine: Tanner Johnson

English Valleys: Owen Mather and Christian Tripses

HLV/TC: Tristan Pirkl and Easton Krumm

WACO: Levi Bachman and Kellen Shelman

Winfield-Mt. Union: Kade Sweezer

Linda Lee Hazen

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 11:24 am CDT

Well, if you are reading this, it is ……. On …………. You might want to grab a book instead, if not, read on. After so many negotiations with God about when, where, and how, God chose when, but I got my wish of going to sleep and passing peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in my own bed, in my own home. I am now getting ready for special uber angels to take me to my forever home. First, I asked to be cremated so my ashes can be mixed with Mike’s, and later David’s and Mitch’s, with some to be buried and some to be scattered at a later time. But before I leave, most people already know this, but in case your memory is going, or you read obits in order to rob houses, please don’t. And forget about hooking up with my hubby, he’s too tired from taking such good care of me and will be busy sorting through the crap I kept. He did take good care of me with help from Mitch and my siblings and too many others to name. Hospice was very helpful, even Annie who I kept getting wet during my showers.                                                                                 I will give you this information and if it is not correct it will make for a good conversation starter at my visitation. So, if you are curious, please join my friends who haven’t passed and my family who still claim me on Saturday November 8th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Elliott Chapel, One Redbud Lane, New London, Iowa.  

I was born October 2, 1942 to Richard W. and Refa E. Bequeaith Miller in Ottumwa, Iowa. I had an older sister Janice. My brother was born three years later and I became that middle child.  I first lived by my paternal grandparents, Martin and Eva Miller outside of Batavia and started country school at Cross Lanes. Next for first grade was Pulaski. Then on to Keosauqua for second grade, elementary, middle and high school.  Many friends and fun times. I liked school but my favorite thing was basketball. I have a few very good friends that still live there.

Then, of course, I thought I knew what I wanted and got married to Glen Carr. Together, we raised three children; Cathy, Michael and Mitchell. We lived a short time in Fairfield, then moved to Libertyville where the children started school and I enrolled in Joan Tedrows nursing class at Jefferson County Hospital. Such a great person and friend.  Great place to work for twenty eight years, great people to work with.

In the early seventies we moved to a farm in Douds, Iowa.  We didn’t do such a great job of farming but we’re forever thankful to raise the children on the farm.  I loved Douds, the school and more friends. Good times with the kids, 4H, horse shows and their sports. I didn’t love one thing though, but I survived it; the drive to and from work. I worked 11 to 7 the first 10 years. Every deer in the county was on that road, or it was the weather and bad ice. But let me tell you, getting home in the morning was worse. I guess you are not supposed to drive on both sides of the road with your eyes closed. The good Lord drove those mornings and the neighbor met me the last mile on his way to town and honked to wake me up. Probably good that once the kids were on their own and I worked better hours we moved back to Libertyville. During the next years of work I had a few auto accidents and a couple back surgeries and worked in nursing administration. Better hours but I missed the ER and coworkers.  It’s very hard to keep your sanity when putting out the schedule while trying to make that many women happy and be fair to everyone. IMPOSSIBLE!!!!! Time to retire and enjoy the grandkids, reading, and other hobbies for a while.

The next few years were both busy and stressful. I was happy to donate a kidney to my son Michael.  Both sad and relieved to separate and later divorce Glen. Spent time with family, friends and others. Also helped Mike with Logan’s home school. I met David in 2007 and we married in 2012.  Other than a few bumps it’s been a great eighteen years. Thanks to him, I got to experience things I wouldn’t have otherwise. We have traveled; spent winters in Mexico, Arizona and Texas; summers at Lake of the Ozarks on our boat; time with bonus daughters and grandkids; and time with granddaughter and the Bruce families, especially the four wild great-grandsons. I am going to miss all of this plus of course, David and Mitch. But it is what it is and I am looking forward to seeing Michael and so many others. Other survivors are my husband David; son Mitchell Carr; daughter Cathy Schaus; step daughters Tara (Ben) Nahorney and Ashley Banes.  Also my sister Janice (Bill); brother Larry (Janet); stepbrother David; stepsisters Diane (Larry) Williams and Barb (Greg) Dyer; ten grandchildren, Jennifer Castle; Nick, Andy and Rob Schaus; Chelsie (Trinity) Bruce; Logan Carr; Aubrey and Liam Nahorny; and Weston and Blaire Banes.  Also, nine GREAT GRANDSONS; Tony, Bobby and Stevie Castle; Tyler and Nathan Schaus; and the youngest four, Graham, Benjamin, Oliver and Cooper Bruce.   I am really going to miss this group but am anxious to see the following people who are waiting on me. My grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and step brother Bob. Looking for that big hug from my son Michael. For sure I hear the angels and I don’t want to be late; who am I kidding…. I am always late! I will miss you all (well depends on who you all are) but for sure will try to watch you all below.   Ooops. I am heading to my forever home.

STAY WELL….BE HAPPY…..And above all….BE KIND.

Sharon (Moore) Burek

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 11:02 am CDT
Sharon (Moore) Burek, 59, of Winsted, Connecticut, formerly of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, peacefully at her home.
She was born on February 3, 1966, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Sharon was the beloved wife of Michael Burek. She was the cherished daughter of Larry Moore and the late Mary Ellen Moore. She is also remembered by her brother Doug Moore and sister Jo Heitzman, in-law Lisa and Angela Moore and Kim and Craig Buckland, Keith Heitzman, and all of her nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She had a long loving friendship with Leslie and Mark Kurland and their three children.
Sharon was preceded in death by her brother Jim Moore.
Throughout her life, Sharon found joy and creativity in her hobbies. She had a passion for cross-stitch and crochet, crafts that reflected her patience and attention to detail. Her handmade creations were treasured by those fortunate enough to receive them. As Sharon traveled and lived in numerous states in her retail career, her heart remained with her family and friends in Southeast Iowa.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.
Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Friday, November 7, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Sharon Presbyterian Church in rural Farmington with Pastor Katrina Bergman officiating.
Burial will be at the Sharon Cemetery, rural Farmington.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

NOTICE OF ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HENRY COUNTY

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 9:03 am CDT
                 In compliance with Provision 49.53 of the Code of Iowa, I, Robin Detrick, Commissioner of Elections of Henry County, State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim that on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, a City/School Election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for the various offices.
                Qualified electors may vote by presenting themselves along with identification on November 4, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the polling place for the Precinct of their residence as listed below:
 Precinct 1 – Polling Place Wayland City Hall, 218 W Main St, Wayland – Trenton Township, Marion Township, Jefferson Township to include the incorporated cities of Wayland, Olds and the portion of Coppock within Henry County: that part of Wayne Township residents living west of James Avenue to 140th Street and south of 140th Street east to Highway 218 and south to the township line.
 Precinct 2 – Polling Place Winfield City Hall, 115 N Locust St, Winfield – Canaan and Scott Townships to include the incorporated city of Winfield: that part of Wayne Township residents living east of James Avenue to 140th Street and south of 140th Street east of Highway 218 and south to the township line.
 Precinct 3 – Polling Place Emergency Management Building, 900 W Washington St, Mt Pleasant Tippecanoe Township, Salem Township to include the incorporated cities of Salem and Hillsboro, Center Townships (excluding the portions of Center Township within Mt. Pleasant’s corporate boundaries) to include the cities of Rome and Westwood
 Precinct 4 – Polling Place Manning Hall 1, 607 S Jackson St, Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Ward 1 as defined by city ordinance.
Precinct 5 – Polling Place Manning Hall 2, 607 S Jackson St, Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Ward 2 as defined by city ordinance.
 Precinct 6 – Polling Place Manning Hall 3, 607 S Jackson St, Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Ward 3 as defined by city ordinance.
Precinct 7 – Polling Place Manning Hall 4, 607 S Jackson St, Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Ward 4 as defined by city ordinance.
 Precinct 8 – Polling Place New London Christian Church, 2770 New London Rd, New London – Jackson and Baltimore Townships.
 Precinct 9 – Polling Place New London Community Center, 103 W Washington St, New London  New London Townships to include the incorporated city of New London.

Thank you,

Robin Detrick

Henry County Auditor &

Commissioner of Elections.

319-385-0756

Sports, November 4th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

Postseason High School Volleyball

Classes 5A and 4A rang in the state tournament for all five classes yesterday with the defending champion being eliminated in the early afternoon contests.

In Class 5A, #1 Waukee Northwest did not break a sweat as they swept #8 Indianola behind a kill efficiency of 0.341. In the #4-seeded versus #5-seed showdown, Ankeny recovered from a 2 to 1 set deficit to win in the 5th set 15-11 over Dowling Catholic. Waukee Northwest will take on Ankeny tomorrow, November 5th, in the semifinals.

On the bottom half of the bracket, #2 Ankeny Centennial parlayed 21 combined kills from Tate Schmidt and Maegen Cheeseman into a straight set victory over #7 Iowa City West. In the biggest surprise of the day, #6 Valley pulled off the upset over #3 Pleasant Valley, the defending champions, in a narrow 5th set that saw the Tigers swing at a mark of 0.320 in the final set to win 15-13. Ankeny Centennial and Valley will meet tomorrow in the semifinals. 

For Class 4A, there was no sense of dramatics as none of the matches went past the fourth set and #5 North Scott was the only of the higher seeds to advance after they beat Dallas Center Grimes. #1 Clear Creek Amana swept #8 Sergeant Bluff-Luton behind Averie Lower’s 17 kills. The Clippers will take on North Scott in the semifinals tomorrow at noon. #2 Sioux Center and #3 Pella both won their matches in the fourth set as they both tallied at least seven aces in their wins. They will meet in the semifinals tomorrow at 12:25 pm.

Class 3A will begin at 10 am today with #1 Western Christian taking on #8 Mt. Vernon. #2 Davenport Assumption will compete against #7 Mid-Prairie. #4 Cherokee and #5 Humboldt will tangle, while #3 Red Oak will face off against #6 Kuemper Catholic.

Over in Class 2A, #1 Denver enters as the favorite with their first match today being against #8 Wapsie Valley. #4 Grundy Center will tangle with #5 Beckman Catholic. #7 Aplington-Parkersburg will look to upset perennial powerhouse #2 Dike-New Hartford, while #3 Hinton will contend against #6 Regina Catholic. 

The Class 1A bracket is now set with #1 Saint Ansgar taking on #8 East Mills at 6 pm tonight. #4 Dunkerton, in their first ever state tournament appearance, will square off against #5 BCLUW. #2 Janesville will clash with #7 Gladbrook-Reinbeck and #3 North Tama will face off against #6 Sidney to end the night.

Postseason High School Football

For Class 3A Pod B, Solon will host Winterset on Friday, November 7th, at 7 pm.

For Class 2A Pod C, Mid-Prairie will take on Van Meter on Friday at 7 pm. 

For Eight-Player Pod D, Iowa Valley will face off against Audubon at home on Thursday, November 6th, at 7 pm for their quarterfinal matchup. 

Southeastern Community College

The volleyball team will travel to Fort Dodge for the Region 11 championship match at 7 pm tomorrow, November 5th, against Iowa Central Community College. 

The women’s basketball team will travel to Carl Sandburg College tonight at 5:30 pm.

The men’s basketball team will host the Midwest Classic on Friday, November 7th, with game one at 7 pm.

College Football

Iowa State will make the trip to TCU on Saturday, November 8th, at 2:30 pm. KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130 will be on the call.

Iowa will host #6 Oregon on Saturday at 2:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM will be on the call.

College Basketball

The #21 Iowa women’s team started the season with a dominant 86-51 victory over Southern University last night. Ava Heiden put up 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for her first career double-double. The Hawkeyes will host Evansville on Sunday, November 9th, at 2 pm.

The Iowa men’s team will have their home opener tonight at 7:30 pm against Robert Morris.

The #14 Iowa State women’s team crushed St. Thomas in their season opener last night 85-36. Audi Crooks continues to be a force in the paint as she totaled 20 points on 7 of 11 shooting. The Cyclones will compete against Southern University tomorrow, November 5th, at 6:30 pm at home.

The #16 Iowa State men’s team’s defense completely shut down FDU in the first half, allowing only 19 points on their way to an 88-50 win. Tamin Lipsey had a strong game on both sides of the court, scoring 19 points and notching five steals. The Cyclones will face off against Grambling State on Thursday, November 6th, at 7 pm at home.

This Day in Sports History

1934 – After posting seven straight shutouts to start the NFL season, the Detroit Lions are scored upon for the first time, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 40-7. It remains the longest consecutive shutout streak of games won in a season.

1980 – MLB Philadelphia Phillie Steve Carlton wins 3rd NL Cy Young Award as he helped the Phillies win their first World Series title.

2001 – MLB World Series: the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees, 3-2 in Game 7. Diamondbacks claim their first title; co-MVP: Arizona pitchers Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling.