Men’s Golf: University of Victoria Claims CAC Championship; Wesleyan 2nd

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 12:55 pm CDT

Burlington — The University of Victoria (British Columbia) men’s golf team turned in a dominant performance to capture the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference Men’s Golf Championship yesterday at the Burlington (Iowa) Golf Club.

The Vikings led wire-to-wire over the 54-hole event to finish the championship with a two-under-par 862 team score – 112 strokes over second-place Iowa Wesleyan.

Iowa Wesleyan University finished second on its home course while Crowley’s Ridge College (Arkansas) was third with a 1,020-stroke score. Haskell Indian Nations University (Kansas) and Bacone College (Oklahoma) rounded out the top-five team field.

Individually, Victoria’s John Morrow earned medalist honors with a 213 score, which was three under par for the tournament.

Teammate Robin Conlan carded a one-under-par 71 score Tuesday to finish one stroke behind Morrow.

The Tigers were led by Trace White in sixth place (237) while Brevin Wilson placed eighth.

As the 2022 CAC champion University of Victoria (British Columbia) will represent the conference in the NAIA National Championships May 17-20 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

Women’s Golf: Victoria Earns CAC Honors

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 12:52 pm CDT

Burlington — A model of consistency helped the University of Victoria (British Columbia) cruise to top honors at the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference women’s golf championship in a 36-hole event played at the Burlington Golf Club.

The Iowa Wesleyan women placed fourth.

The Tigers were led by Aubrey Duncan, who carded a 172 over the two-day tournament. She finished 9th.

Michal Wohlleber placed 18th with a 191.

Jenna Alvarado was the meet champion finishing with rounds of 79 and 78.

As the 2022 CAC champion University of Victoria (British Columbia) will represent the conference in the NAIA National Championships May 24-27 at the Lincoln Park West Golf Course in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Alvarado, as medalist, has also qualified for the national championship.

Boys’ Soccer: IAHSSCA Releases Weekly Rankings

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 12:51 pm CDT

KILJ — The Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association has released their updated rankings for this week and two area teams are recognized.

Beginning in Class 2A, Fort Madison checks in this week at No. 9.

The Bloodhounds are 8-3 on the season.

Humboldt is No. 1 in the Class 2A rankings at 9-0.

In Class 1A, Notre Dame-West Burlington is No. 3.

The Nikes are 8-3 and come in this week only behind Mid-Prairie and Treynor.

Ankeny is Class 3A’s top dog.

The Hawks are an unblemished 13-0.

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 11:20 am CDT

Prep Track: State Qualifying Assignments Released

Team sites and assignments for the 2022 IHSAA and IGHSAU state qualifying meets for all four classes of track and field are now available.

All state qualifying meets are co-ed and set to begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 12.

Qualifiers will advance to the 2022 Iowa High School State Track & Field Championships, currently scheduled for May 19-21 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. There will be no more than 24 qualifiers for any event.

Area teams in Class 1A will travel to Sigourney.

Programs there include:

  • Danville
  • New London
  • WACO
  • Wapello
  • Winfield-Mount Union

In Class 2A, area teams will compete at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont.

Featured there will be:

  • Central Lee
  • Mediapolis
  • Van Buren County

Mount Pleasant will be a host on that day, with the Panthers welcoming in Davenport Assumption, Clear Creek-Amana, Fairfield, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Washington and West Burlington-Notre Dame.

Men’s Golf: University of Victoria Claims CAC Championship; Wesleyan 2nd

The University of Victoria (British Columbia) men’s golf team turned in a dominant performance to capture the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference Men’s Golf Championship yesterday at the Burlington (Iowa) Golf Club.

The Vikings led wire-to-wire over the 54-hole event to finish the championship with a two-under-par 862 team score – 112 strokes over second-place Iowa Wesleyan.

Iowa Wesleyan University finished second on its home course while Crowley’s Ridge College (Arkansas) was third with a 1,020-stroke score. Haskell Indian Nations University (Kansas) and Bacone College (Oklahoma) rounded out the top-five team field.

Individually, Victoria’s John Morrow earned medalist honors with a 213 score, which was three under par for the tournament.

Teammate Robin Conlan carded a one-under-par 71 score Tuesday to finish one stroke behind Morrow.

The Tigers were led by Trace White in sixth place (237) while Brevin Wilson placed eighth.

As the 2022 CAC champion University of Victoria (British Columbia) will represent the conference in the NAIA National Championships May 17-20 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

Women’s Golf: Victoria Earns CAC Honors

A model of consistency helped the University of Victoria (British Columbia) cruise to top honors at the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference women’s golf championship in a 36-hole event played at the Burlington Golf Club.

The Iowa Wesleyan women placed fourth.

The Tigers were led by Aubrey Duncan, who carded a 172 over the two-day tournament. She finished 9th.

Michal Wohlleber placed 18th with a 191.

Jenna Alvarado was the meet champion finishing with rounds of 79 and 78.

As the 2022 CAC champion University of Victoria (British Columbia) will represent the conference in the NAIA National Championships May 24-27 at the Lincoln Park West Golf Course in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Alvarado, as medalist, has also qualified for the national championship.

Boys’ Soccer: IAHSSCA Releases Weekly Rankings

The Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association has released their updated rankings for this week and two area teams are recognized.

Beginning in Class 2A, Fort Madison checks in this week at No. 9.

The Bloodhounds are 8-3 on the season.

Humboldt is No. 1 in the Class 2A rankings at 9-0.

In Class 1A, Notre Dame-West Burlington is No. 3.

The Nikes are 8-3 and come in this week only behind Mid-Prairie and Treynor.

Ankeny is Class 3A’s top dog.

The Hawks are an unblemished 13-0.

ICSC Small Business Consumer Survey

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 11:01 am CDT

As National Small Business Week continues, Innovating Commerce Serving Communities has launched their Small Business Consumer Survey. This survey outlines consumer behavior as it pertains to small businesses and their vital importance in our economies and communities. According to the survey 42% of respondents frequent small businesses more now than before the pandemic, 68% noted that the pandemic has inspired them to support small businesses more than they would have previously, and 75% of consumers noted that they had recently become even more aware of the importance of small businesses in the community and therefore will support them more in the future. See below for a full list of Small Business Week events hosted by the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate our local small businesses.

Wednesday

5:00 p.m. Alive After Five, Traction Steam, 120 South Main Street Suite 103

Thursday

10:00 a.m. Brad Holtkamp Automotive, 907 East Washington Street

2:00 p.m. Addington Place of Mount Pleasant, 1406 East Linden Drive

Friday

11:30 a.m. Luncheon, Iowa Wesleyan University, Social Hall

 

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 6:30 am CDT

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As May approaches with warmer temperatures throughout the country, the unofficial start of the summer road travel season begins. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2020, there were 5,579 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes, an increase from 5,044 in 2019. Research also shows that motorcyclists are significantly overrepresented in traffic crashes and fatalities each year. In 2020, per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists were about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to die in a motor vehicle crash and were 4 times more likely to be injured. Remember to watch for motorcyclists and use safe driving and riding practices to help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.

Exterior Improvement Grant

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 6:30 am CDT

Main Street Mount Pleasant and the City of Mount Pleasant are again offering downtown businesses the opportunity to improve their buildings with a little financial help. The Exterior Improvement Grant funds can be used to update signs, awnings, lighting, paint, reconfigure entrances, masonry work, and door and window replacements. Any building owner or tenant with lease authority or authorization from the building owner can apply for funding. The project must be located in Mount Pleasant Main Street’s District. Applications can be sent to lisa@mpiowa.org, and the deadline to apply is May 31st.

Dale Kenneth Wilson

By Allison Jacobs · Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at 7:20 pm CDT

Dale Kenneth Wilson, 96, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home.

He was born on October 31, 1925, in Pleasant Ridge Township near West Point, Iowa, the son of Roy and Maude (Bogert) Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Irene. He was the last surviving member of his family.

Dale was a member and former Elder of the West Point Presbyterian Church and a member of the West Point American Legion Holtz-Geers Post #668. He attended the one room grade schools at Peachblow and Woolen’s Corner. He graduated from the Denmark Academy High School in 1943. He was a veteran of World War II and served with the 11th Air Cargo Resupply Squadron in Luzon. In earlier years, Dale was the water boy for the Pleasant Ridge thrashing ring and later, drove a team and bundle wagon thrashing when he was thirteen. He farmed all his life. In later years, Dale and his sister, Irene, farmed the home place together until their retirement. He had lived on the same farm in Pleasant Ridge for nearly ninety-five years. Dale was also proud of his heritage. He was the oldest direct descendant of early Lee County Pioneer, Hugh Wilson. Dale enjoyed mowing the lawn with his John Deere, his dog and being outdoors.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home, West Point.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point with Pastor Larry Shipley officiating.

Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery rural Fort Madison, Iowa with full military rites presented by the West Point American Legion.

A memorial has been established in his memory for West Point Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.