From the Mount Pleasant Police

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 at 12:01 pm CDT

Shots fired call UPDATE

On 4/12/22 at approximately 20:33 hours, the Mt Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to the W Broad St. and N Jackson St area for a call of a large fight. While enroute officers were notified of shots fired.

 

The initial investigation determined that numerous people had been fighting (20 plus). At some point a handgun was displayed and eventually shot, striking an 18 year old local victim. The victim was transported to the hospital and later released with minor injuries.

 

Due to the proximity and concern, an Iowa Wesleyan University dorm room was placed on lock down and searched. Two suspects were identified and one was quickly located. The other one was found a short time later. They were both taken into custody and eventually transported to the Henry County Jail. They were both charged with Participating in a riot, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

 

The investigation is still ongoing and there is no concern for public safety. There will be further follow up and more charges will be forthcoming.

 

There is numerous video footage that has been turned in. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Mt Pleasant PD.

 

There will be more information being released later.

 

The Mt Pleasant PD was assisted by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, New London PD, Iowa State Patrol, Washington Tactical Response team, Probation and Parole, Winfield PD, Iowa Wesleyan University, and Mt Pleasant Community School District.

 

Anyone who sees suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Mt Pleasant PD at 319 385-1450.

Prep Track: Mount Pleasant Claims Team Title in Fort Madison

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 at 12:00 pm CDT

Fort Madison — Mount Pleasant got a huge performance from sophomore Elsie Lange, who won the long jump, open 400m and helped guide the Panthers 4×400 relay team to a win culminating in a Panther win at the Timm Lamb Relays yesterday in Fort Madison.

Andi Scott, Kenna Lamm, Tristian Shull and Bailey Jalas teamed up for a win in the sprint medley, with a winning time of 1:57.58.

As usual Jadan Brumbaugh — an Iowa State recruit — was the victor of the shot put, winning with a toss of 46 feet, two inches.

She finished third in the discus, as well.

Kenna Lamm was a second place finisher in the 100m hurdles. Lamm was the runner-up to terrific Fairfield senior Anna Dunlap, who ran 15.60. Lamm finished with a time of 16.56.

In the Class B standings, Danville claimed gold with Mediapolis and Cardinal rounding out the top three.

The Bears earned wins in the long jump and 200m dash from Kenna Furnald.

Carissa Mackey cleared 4 feet, six inches in the high jump for first, while winning the 400m dash in 1:07.30.

Mediapolis, who took second, earned wins in the four relays — the 4×1, 4×2, 4×4 and distance medley.

College Golf: Duncan, Wilson Earn CAC Golfer of the Week Honors

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 at 12:00 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant — Aubrey Duncan and Brevin Wilson have been named the Continental Athletic Conference Golfers of the Week, the league has announced.

Duncan competed in the Carl Sandburg and Clarke Spring Invites where she took second and claimed medalist honors, respectively.

Duncan carded a two-day 168 in Galesburg while leading the team to a second-place finish. She then came back two days later to shoot an 80 to win the Clarke Spring Invite.

Wilson competed in the Clarke Spring Invite where he shot a 75 to finish in sixth.

Wilson and the Tiger men finished third yesterday at the William Penn Invite in Oksaloosa.

Wilson finished tied for 14th.

Trace White led Wesleyan carding a 75, which was good for second place overall.

College Baseball: Tigers Sweep Hannibal-LaGrange

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 at 11:59 am CDT

Hannibal (Mo.) — The Iowa Wesleyan baseball team swept a pair of games yesterday in Hannibal, Missouri, defeating Hannibal-LaGrange 5-4 and 17-2.

In game one Riley Rankin had two hits, while Froymer Ortega scored two runs.

Wesleyan jumped out to a 3-0 lead thanks to a first inning double by Julian Figueroa.

Javier Rivera was the winning pitcher for the Tigers, working four innings allowing four runs only three earned.

Carter Fletcher picked up the two inning save, striking out one.

In game two Wesleyan scored five runs in the first inning and eight in the second rolling to the easy victory.

The Tiger offense belted out 19 hits in the rout.

Jackson Van Roekel earned the win for the Tigers, hurling a sparkling 6.2 innings, yielding just two hits and two runs while striking out two.

Wesleyan improved to 15-26 with the sweep.

The team will play today against Culver-Stockton with first pitch scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

College Basketball: Iowa to Play in Emerald Coast Classic

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 at 11:57 am CDT

Iowa City — The University of Iowa, California, Clemson, and TCU headline the field for the 2022 Emerald Coast Classic.

The tournament will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25-26, at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Florida.

As part of the tournament, each of the four teams will also play two preliminary home contests prior to traveling to Florida.

Game matchups will be announced later this summer.

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 at 11:43 am CDT

Prep Track: Mount Pleasant Claims Team Title in Fort Madison

Mount Pleasant got a huge performance from sophomore Elsie Lange, who won the long jump, open 400m and helped guide the Panthers 4×400 relay team to a win culminating in a Panther win at the Timm Lamb Relays yesterday in Fort Madison.

Andi Scott, Kenna Lamm, Tristian Shull and Bailey Jalas teamed up for a win in the sprint medley, with a winning time of 1:57.58.

As usual Jadan Brumbaugh — an Iowa State recruit — was the victor of the shot put, winning with a toss of 46 feet, two inches.

She finished third in the discus, as well.

Kenna Lamm was a second place finisher in the 100m hurdles. Lamm was the runner-up to terrific Fairfield senior Anna Dunlap, who ran 15.60. Lamm finished with a time of 16.56.

In the Class B standings, Danville claimed gold with Mediapolis and Cardinal rounding out the top three.

The Bears earned wins in the long jump and 200m dash from Kenna Furnald.

Carissa Mackey cleared 4 feet, six inches in the high jump for first, while winning the 400m dash in 1:07.30.

Mediapolis, who took second, earned wins in the four relays — the 4×1, 4×2, 4×4 and distance medley.

College Golf: Duncan, Wilson Earn CAC Golfer of the Week Honors

Aubrey Duncan and Brevin Wilson have been named the Continental Athletic Conference Golfers of the Week, the league has announced.

Duncan competed in the Carl Sandburg and Clarke Spring Invites where she took second and claimed medalist honors, respectively.

Duncan carded a two-day 168 in Galesburg while leading the team to a second-place finish. She then came back two days later to shoot an 80 to win the Clarke Spring Invite.

Wilson competed in the Clarke Spring Invite where he shot a 75 to finish in sixth.

Wilson and Tiger men finished third yesterday at the William Penn Invite in Oksaloosa.

Wilson finished tied for 14th.

Trace White placed second overall with a 75.

College Baseball: Tigers Sweep Hannibal-LaGrange

The Iowa Wesleyan baseball team swept a pair of games yesterday in Hannibal, Missouri yesterday, defeating Hannibal-LaGrange 5-4 and 17-2.

In game one Riley Rankin had two hits, while Froymer Ortega scored two runs.

Wesleyan jumped out to a 3-0 lead thanks to a first inning double by Julian Figueroa.

Javier Rivera was the winning pitcher for the Tigers, working four innings allowing four runs only three earned.

Carter Fletcher picked up the two inning save, striking out one.

In game two Wesleyan scored five runs in the first inning and eight in the second rolling to the easy victory.

The Tiger offense belted out 19 hits in the rout.

Jackson Van Roekel earned the win for the Tigers, hurling a sparkling 6.2 innings, yielding just two hits and two runs while striking out two.

Wesleyan improved to 15-26 with the sweep.

The team will play today against Culver-Stockton with first pitch scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

College Basketball: Iowa to Play in Emerald Coast Classic

The University of Iowa, California, Clemson, and TCU headline the field for the 2022 Emerald Coast Classic.

The tournament will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25-26, at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Florida.

As part of the tournament, each of the four teams will also play two preliminary home contests prior to traveling to Florida.

Game matchups will be announced later this summer.

From Iowa Wesleyan University Regarding Tuesday Night Shooting:

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 at 10:56 am CDT
Late last night, on April 12, the Mount Pleasant Police Department received a report of shots being fired near the IW campus. Mount Pleasant Police Department and Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded immediately. The campus was notified to shelter in place while the police searched on and near campus. The police informed the University that two suspects were taken into custody. At this time, there is no immediate threat to the campus community or the surrounding neighborhood.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department is continuing the investigation. Anyone having information concerning the incident is urged to call the Mount Pleasant Police Department at (319) 385-1450.
We take the health and safety of our campus and our students very seriously, and we appreciate the immediate support of the local Mount Pleasant Police, the Henry County Sheriff’s Department, and the surrounding agencies.

Shots Fired, One Injured in Incident near IWU Campus in Mount Pleasant

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 at 3:47 am CDT

UPDATE….there is an unofficial report that the individuals involved in the incident are now in custody.

A fight, two shots fired and one person injured in an incident that began around 8:30 pm Tuesday night near the Iowa Wesleyan University campus.  No official details regarding how the fight started.  Law enforcement officers did search McKibbon Hall on campus looking for a person of interest who officers believed went into the dorm.  Mount Pleasant Police Chief Lyle Murray told KILJ one person of interest was found in the building.  He did confirm that a Mt. Pleasant High School student not an Iowa Wesleyan student, was injured but it appears his condition is not life threatening. On-campus students were directed to shelter in place.  The incident may have started with a verbal argument.

Mount Pleasant School Superintendent John Henriksen announced late Tuesday night that out of an abundance of caution and in an effort to let local law enforcement sort out the details of this incident, Mount Pleasant Pleasant Community School District is cancelling classes for Wednesday, April 13.