Daily Jail Count

Henry County Jail

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

Date:   ____4-8-2022_____

 

20_    Henry County Inmates

 

52_    Out of County Contract Inmates

 

72   TOTAL

Girls’ Soccer: Mount Pleasant Drops Thriller

Mount Pleasant — Elly Manning and Tori Wilson each had two goals but it was Washington edging Mount Pleasant for a 5-4 win yesterday.

Manning also had an assist while sophomore goalkeeper Evelyn Escobar made nine saves.

Mount Pleasant dropped to 2-1 on the season.

Washington is now 4-0 and 1-0 in Southeast Conference play.

The Panthers will be back on the pitch Monday night when they host Keokuk.

Other girls’ soccer finals:

  • Fort Madison 8, Fairfield 1

Boys’ Soccer: Panthers Blanked by Demons

Washington — Washington scored early and often as the Demons shut out Mount Pleasant 7-0 yesterday.

Washington stayed unbeaten on the year with the win.

The Demons are now 2-0.

Mount Pleasant slipped to 0-2 and 0-1 in Southeast Conference fixtures.

The Panthers will look to right the ship this weekend when they play in the Fort Madison tournament.

Other boys’ soccer finals:

  • Mid-Prairie 1, Columbus-WMU 0
  • Fort Madison 8, Fairfield 1

College Softball: Wesleyan Competes in CAC Classic

Nevada (Mo.) — The Iowa Wesleyan softball team will be back on the diamond today when they take part in the CAC Classic in Nevada, Missouri.

There the Tigers will scrap with Bacone College and Haskell Indian Nations.

Wesleyan is looking to snap a five-game losing streak.

The Tigers are 3-16 this year and 0-2 in CAC play.

They’ll play two conference games today and two more tomorrow against Crowley’s Ridge and Cottey before trekking back to Mapleleaf Monday to battle Eureka College.

You can listen to Monday’s twinbill on FM 105.5 an kilj.com.

Women’s College Basketball: Clark Named Honda Sport Award Finalist

Iowa City — University of Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark was named one of four finalists for the 2022 Honda Sport Award for Women’s Basketball, the Collegiate Women Sports Awards announced yesterday.

The Honda Sports Award is presented annually to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports.

The winner of the sports award is then a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the 2022 Honda Cup.

Clark averaged 27 points, eight rebounds and was a consensus AP All-American in her second season in Iowa City.

Girls’ Soccer: Mount Pleasant Drops Thriller

Elly Manning and Tori Wilson each had two goals but it was Washington edging Mount Pleasant for a 5-4 win win yesterday.

Manning also had an assists while sophomore goalkeeper Evelyn Escobar made nine saves.

Mount Pleasant dropped to 2-1 on the season.

Washington is now 4-0 and 1-0 in Southeast Conference play.

The Panthers will be back on the pitch Monday night when they host Keokuk.

Other girls’ soccer finals:

  • Fort Madison 8, Fairfield 1

Boys’ Soccer: Panthers Blanked by Demons

Washington scored early and often as the Demons shut out Mount Pleasant 7-0 yesterday.

Washington stayed unbeaten on the year with the win.

The Demons are now 2-0.

Mount Pleasant slipped to 0-2 and 0-1 in Southeast Conference fixtures.

The Panthers will look to right the ship this weekend when they play in the Fort Madison tournament.

Other boys’ soccer finals:

  • Mid-Prairie 1, Columbus-WMU 0
  • Fort Madison 8, Fairfield 1

College Softball: Wesleyan Competes in CAC Classic

The Iowa Wesleyan softball team will be back on the diamond today when they take part in the CAC Classic in Nevada, Missouri.

There the Tigers will scrap with Bacone College and Haskell Indian Nations.

Wesleyan is looking to snap a five-game losing streak.

The Tigers are 3-16 this year and 0-2 in CAC play.

They’ll play two conference games today and two more tomorrow against Crowley’s Ridge and Cottey before trekking back to Mapleleaf Monday to battle Eureka College.

You can listen to Monday’s twinbill on FM 105.5 an kilj.com.

Women’s College Basketball: Clark Named Honda Sport Award Finalist

University of Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark was named one of four finalists for the 2022 Honda Sport Award for Women’s Basketball, the Collegiate Women Sports Awards announced yesterday.

The Honda Sports Award is presented annually to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports.

The winner of the sports award is then a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the 2022 Honda Cup.

Clark averaged 27 points, eight rebounds and was a consensus AP All-American in her second season in Iowa City.

Major League Baseball: Cubs, Royals, Cardinals All Win

Major League Baseball’s Opening Day was yesterday and several regional teams enjoyed early season wins.

  •  Cubs 5, Brewers 4
  • Royals 3, Guardians 1
  • Cardinals 9, Pirates 0

 

WMU at the Iowa Jazz Championships

On Tuesday, April 5th, the WMU Jazz Band competed in the Iowa Jazz Championships at the Iowa State University campus in Ames. WMU jazz band was invited to participate in this event based on their placement in some events earlier in the season. They played three selections: Deacon Jack’s Gospel Shack, Amy’s Tune, and Aftershock. Many of the band members played solos at the event, and one band member received an award for his musicianship. Senior trombonist Griffin Humphreys was named one of only 4 outstanding soloists in all of class 1A for his performance at the event. The WMU Jazz Band received a participation plaque for their performance, and hope to return to this event next year.