April 25, 2022 – May 1, 2022

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at 1:18 pm CDT
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Patricia Goettsche
04/25/22
Kate Newman
04/25/22
Patrick Thomas
04/26/22
Zander Fraker
04/26/22
Kinzington Keaster
04/26/22
Lynn Humphreys
04/26/22
Robert George
04/27/22
Sandra Christner
04/27/22
Jerry Davis
04/27/22
Kelly Smith
04/27/22
Audrey Murphy
04/28/22
Charlie Krizek
04/28/22
Kathy Hawkins
04/29/22
Jeff Dotson
04/29/22
Dorothy Wenger
04/29/22
Lois Roth
04/29/22
Amy & John Pullis
04/30/22
Sherri McPheron
04/30/22
Bonnie Vogeler
04/30/22
Jerry & Joylynn Smith (62 years)
05/01/22
Brent Allen Rich
05/01/22
Gary Lee Carter
05/01/22
Clint Vicars
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Mark Hayes
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Jackson Bell
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Rosemary Marley
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Mary Peterson

Sports, Saturday, April 23rd

By Nathan Bloechl · Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at 3:45 am CDT

Girls’ Golf: Wibben Ties for Medalist Honors 

Samantha Wibben tied for medalist honors, carding a 43 for Mount Pleasant at Fairfield yesterday.

Wibben tied with Keokuk senior Natalie Ames for first.

The both of them finished six strokes better than Macy Rayburn of Fairfield who ended her nine-hole round in third.

Kylie Walderbach finished with a 59.

Washington won the meet, with Keokuk placing second.

Fairfield was third.

Mount Pleasant, with just Wibben and Walderbach playing, did not qualify for a team score.

Girls’ Golf: Phillips Rolls at Twin Lakes

New London’s Taylor Phillips finished with an 18-hole low score of 88 as the Tiger girls’ golf team won a triangular at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Winfield.

Phillips tied with her teammate Sophie Malott, who also carded an 88 as the New London duo was terrific once again.

Saige Barron ended with a 105 for the Tigers, who finished with 395 strokes as a team.

Isabel Kann led Winfield-Mount Union with a 115 while Afton Wilkerson carded a 116.

Alli Humphreys shot a 122.

Van Buren was led by Zoe Best and her 118.

Boys’ Golf: New London Bests WMU in Super Conference Dual

Mason Shelledy poured in an 85 as New London took care of Winfield-Mount Union at Twin Lakes Golf Course yesterday.

Wyatt Miller carded an 18-hole 89 for the Tigers as well.

Ethan Streeter finished with a 94.

For Winfield, Carter Loyd shot an 89 while Andrew Brown shot a 94.

Nick Crow was third on the squad with a 102.

College Baseball: Wesleyan Qualifies for Postseason Tournament

The Iowa Wesleyan baseball team will be one of four teams to play in the Continental Athletic Conference tournament in May.

The announcement was made by Vice President of Advancement and Athletics Derek Zander at Thursday’s Wesley’s.

The tournament will be played at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

The tournament will begin on Saturday, May 7th.

Iowa Wesleyan, under head coach Blake Beaber, has made a second half about face upping their ledger to 20-26.

They have played one of the most difficult NAIA schedules in the country.

 

Iowa Wesleyan University Celebrates Awards Day

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 9:41 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant, IA – April 22, 2022 —Iowa Wesleyan University held its annual Awards Day on April 21 to recognize outstanding students and faculty. The University recognized students for exemplary achievement in their majors, their leadership on campus, and their involvement in the community. The awards ceremony also included the announcement of the most prestigious student award given annually, the President’s Award.

“Awards Day is one of the most important days of the academic year as it is our opportunity as a campus community to celebrate the achievements of our students. The awards range from discipline-specific academic awards to student development and leadership awards,” stated Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University Provost. “It is also our opportunity to honor our adjunct teacher of the year and the academic advisor of the year.”

The President’s Award, presented to a graduating senior, epitomizes a person who consistently demonstrates responsible and selfless use of talent and leadership throughout their undergraduate experience. Nominees must be high academic achievers who have modeled exemplary academic effort and engagement. The 2021-2022 President’s Award was presented to Karli Kirchner ’22 from Montrose, Iowa. Karli has been involved in numerous on-campus organizations and committees, including the Behavioral Science Club while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Morgan Laden of Peosta, Iowa, received the Tiger Spirit Award. This award signifies what it means to be an Iowa Wesleyan Tiger by displaying a positive attitude, sportsmanship, spirit, and pride.  

The Student Leader of the Year award recipient is Jake Huggins from Seneca, Illinois. This award is designed to recognize a student who has excelled and exemplified outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to positively impact growth, culture, and change at IW. 

Recognized for their unwavering support of Iowa Wesleyan’s internship program is The 8th Judicial District. The 8th Judicial District was recognized as a dedicated internship placement facility for many Iowa Wesleyan students. Without their dedication to IW, students would not have these exceptional mentoring and professional opportunities.

We are also excited to recognize our instructors during our annual celebration. The Advisor of the Year honor was awarded to Randy Thomas, Associate Professor of Accounting, for his dedication to IW students.

For a complete list of award recipients, go to https://www.iw.edu/2022-awards-day/.

Terry McNair

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 6:04 pm CDT

A Celebration of the life of Terry McNair will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Van Allen House Heritage Center, 403 West Madison Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa   52641. Join Terry’s family and friends at an open house from 1-4 p.m. Come and go anytime. More information may be found at  www.terrymcnair.com  Memorials can be made by donating to the Henry County Heritage Trust.

Drug Take Back

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 6:01 pm CDT

Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee announces his office will participate with US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on April 30, 2022, from 10am-2pm, in the “Drug Take It Back Initiative”.  Henry County Sheriff’s Office will be “taking it back” at their office, and they will partner locally with New London Police, Wayland Police, and Winfield Police; in their efforts.  During the scheduled event, anybody may bring unused, or unwanted, prescription medications to any of the above mentioned locations for disposal.  We kindly note that sharp instruments and liquid medications are prohibited.  Henry County Sheriff’s Office will coordinate with US DEA for disposal of these medications.

If anybody wishes to dispose of medications, but are unable to bring them to the event, please contact Henry County Sheriff’s Office, at any time, to arrange for proper disposal.  Henry County Sheriff’s Office continues to take back medications throughout the year, at their office.  A disposal box is available 24/7 at the sheriff’s office.

 

Prep Track: Panther Girls Win, Boys Fourth at Demon Relays

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 3:38 pm CDT

Washington — The Mount Pleasant girls’ track team scored 151, winning the 10-team Demon Relays yesterday at Case Field in Washington.

Kenna Lamm, Jadan Brumbaugh and the 4×100 shuttle hurdle team were all winners.

Lamm won the 200m dash in 26.97, Brumbaugh’s winning heave of 43 feet, 9.5 inches was earth shattering again, while Lamm, Allie Westercamp, Abby Blint and Jenna Gilmore ran 1.08.92 for first in the hurdle relay.

On the boys’ side, Washington won their home invite with Fort Madison checking in third.

Mount Pleasant, with 96 points placed fourth.

The Panthers got winning times from Bryce Wilson in the 110m hurdles in 15.63 seconds and Avin Truong in the long jump, clearing 20 feet, 4.75 inches.

Prep Track: New London Wins Boys; Danville Girls Claim Victory at WMU

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 3:34 pm CDT

Winfield — New London’s boys’ won the team title while the Danville girls’ won it all at Winfield-Mount Union yesterday.

The Tigers scored 132 team points, Notre Dame finished second with Danville, Winfield-Mount Union and Lone Tree rounding out the top five.

New London claimed seven titles.

The day started off hot with Rylan Martin winning the 800m and Seth Bailey winning the mile with a terrific run of 4:29.54.

Josh Catala earned first in the 200m dash in 22.4.

The 4×100 team of Boden Pickle, Joel Lacy, Reean Seberg, and Josh Catala set a new school record, breaking the one set in 1990 with a winning time of 44.28.

Kade Benjamin’s high jumping prowess continues to improve with the bouncy junior clearing 6 feet, 9 inches last night.

In throws, Carter Allen won the shot put and discus.

Iowa football recruit and Winfield-Mount Union sophomore Cam Buffingotn won the long jump. The springy Buffington leapt 20 feet, 3 inches.

On the girls’ side Danville won six events. Kamryn Sherwood and Alexis Dietsch won individual titles in the 800m and 400m hurdles, respectively.

Four Danville relay teams were champions, as well.

Winfield-Mount Union won the 100m hurdles with Keetyn Townsley going 16.97.

Jobey Malone earned shot put honors with a throw of 38 feet, 11 inches.

Boys’ Soccer: No. 12 Bloodhounds Roll Mount Pleasant

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at 3:33 pm CDT

Fort Madison — No. 12 Fort Madison got four goals from Xander Wellman as the Bloodhounds picked up an 11-0 win over Mount Pleasant.

Henry Graham and Leif Boeding both scored twice as well.

Mitchell Pothitakis had six assists.

Fort Madison is now 6-3 and 5-0 in Southeast Conference play.

Mount Pleasant dropped to 2-7 and remain winless in five fixtures in league play.