By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 at 11:36 am CDT

Prep Track: Davidson Guides Panthers to Win at WBND; Other Results

Will Davidson won the long jump and 110m hurdles as the Mount Pleasant boys’ track team earned the team championships at the 2022 Falcon Relays hosted by West Burlington-Notre Dame yesterday.

Davidson went 21 feet, 10 inches in the long jump — seventh in school history — and then ran 15.50 in the 110m hurdles to claim two golds.

The Panthers went 1-2 in the hurdles with state place-winner Bryce Wilson finishing in second in 15.51 seconds.

Bowen Davis went third in the 400m hurdles, finishing in 1:06.53 capping off a usually strong day for Panther hurdlers.

Isaiah Albright and Mason Sloat finished second and third in the 400m, while Nathan McWilliams was the runner-up in the mile.

The Panthers finished with 160 team points, ahead of Washington, Fort Madison and Burlington in the top four.

In Class B, Mediapolis cruised to the team title followed up Danville and New London.

Anthony Isley ripped the track apart yesterday, claiming gold in four events: 100, 200, 4×100 and 4×200.

Trent Hicks won the 110m hurdles for the Bulldogs, while Logan Rosas was the runner up in the 400m.

New London, who finished third, received wins from Joel Lacy in the long and Kade Benjamin in the high jump.

A state medalist from a year ago, Carter Allen won the shot put and discus for the Tigers, who thoroughly dominated Class B field events.

Danville got wins from Ty Carr in the 400m, with the senior finishing in 53.57. A.J. Bonnesen took home first place honors in the two-mile, crossing the finish line in 9:55.55.

Tonight will be the girls’ event.

Field events will get underway at West Burlington at 4:30 p.m.

College Golf: Tigers Drop Purple Cup to Waldorf

Iowa Wesleyan received wins from Aubrey Duncan and Trace White, Michal Wohlleber and Kenny Tucker and Karli Kirchner and Brevin Wilson but could not overcome Waldorf in a narrow 55-53 loss.

The win secured the Purple Cup for the Warriors in the Ryder Cup style of play.

Kirchner and Wilson rolled to a 12-6 win, the largest margin at the tournament.

Duncan and White and Wohlleber and Tucker both won their matchup 9.5 to 8.5.

Iowa Wesleyan will be right back on the links today as they host their home tournament.

The tournament will be held at Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course.

Women’s College Basketball: Joens Heading Back to ISU

Iowa State senior Ashley Joens has announced that she will return to the program for her fifth year.

Joens has a been a four-year starter and stalwart among Bill Fennelly’s frontcourt.

The Iowa City native led the Clones to a 28-7 record this year, averaging 20.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.

Her efforts guided Iowa State back to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2010.

For her career, she has averaged 18.8 points and 8.6 rebounds.

College Football: UNI Announces 2022 Schedule

The UNI Panther football team will open their 2022 season on the road and spend October in the UNI-Dome. 

Panther will be treated to six games in the UNI-Dome. The home season will kick off with Hall of Fame weekend against Sacramento State. 

UNI will open the 2022 fall season on the road at Air Force.

It will be the first time the Panthers and Falcons have ever met.

The first Missouri Valley Football Conference opponent will come early against the newest member of the league in North Dakota.

UNI homecoming is set for October 8th against Illinois State.

TONIGHT 

Panther girls’ soccer vs. Mediapolis at East Lake (4:30 p.m.)

Iowa Wesleyan baseball at Graceland (DH G1 at 2:00 p.m.)

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 3:26 pm CDT

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:   ____3-28-2022_____

24_    Henry County Inmates

52_    Out of County Contract Inmates

76   TOTAL

 

4-H County Council sponsoring IJBBA Open Cattle Show

By Theresa Rose · Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 2:10 pm CDT

Washington County 4-H County Council will be sponsoring an Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association (IJBBA) sanctioned open cattle show on Saturday, April 23 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.  This event is open to youth of all ages up to 21.  To exhibit at this show, there are no requirements be a member of the IJBBA or a member of 4-H.  However, members of the IJBBA will receive points.  To see all IJBBA show rules visit http://ijbba.com/rules-ijbba/.  This is a great opportunity for youth to compete against youth from other counties, work more with their cattle, gain experience showing and have fun.

Check-in and day of registration is set for 8:00-9:30 a.m. $35.00 registration entry fee.  Make checks payable to Washington County Extension Office.  The show will begin at 11:00 a.m.   Supreme Champion will receive $250.00 and Reserve Champion will receive $150.00 for both market and breeding animals.  All 1st-3rd place in the class will have cash awards.

Pre-registration discount of $30 per animal due by April 1.  Forms are available at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/news

Health papers are required on all animals.  If intending to show in a breed division registration papers are required.  Generators are recommended, but not required.  In conjunction with this event will be a Pancake Breakfast from 7:00-10:30 a.m. in the lower level of Dallmeyer Hall on the fairgrounds.

Questions regarding registration, sponsorship or other additional questions please contact Amy Green at amygreen@iastate.edu or 319/653-4811.

 

Nomination Petition Challenges

By Theresa Rose · Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 1:59 pm CDT

The State Objection Panel, comprised of Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, Attorney General Tom Miller, and State Auditor Rob Sand, will convene Tuesday, March 29 to review challenges to several candidates’ nomination petitions. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. in Room G15 (the legislative dining room) on the first floor of the Iowa State Capitol.

Challenges to the following candidates have been filed:

Abby Finkenauer, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate

Mike Franken, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate

Kyle Kuehl, Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 1

Tom Miller, Democratic candidate for Attorney General

Anthony LaBruna, Republican candidate for Iowa Senate, District 3

Jeff Shipley, Republican candidate for Iowa House, District 87

The Candidate’s Guides for the Primary Election and General Election, that include detailed instructions, signature requirements, and best practices for acquiring petition signatures, are available on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website.

Henry County Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 1:42 pm CDT

AGENDA

 March 29, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Motion for Electrical Easement on County Property

9:30 Award Contract for Rural Solid Waste Collection

10:00 Amy Grieser Regarding MEI Training

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

Prep Track: Mount Pleasant Boys’ 7th at Washington Friday

By Nathan Bloechl · Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 11:53 am CDT

Washington — The Mount Pleasant boys’ track team finished in 7th place at Friday’s Steve Roth Relays at Washington High School.

Iowa City High won the Class A team title while Mediapolis took the Class B trophy.

Columbus earned the crown in Class C.

Will Davidson was the Panthers’ lone winner. Davidson jumped 20 feet, 6.5 inches in the long jump to snag a victory for the Panthers, who finished with 30 team points.

Mediapolis’ claimed victory in the sprint medley, Soloman Zaugg won the two-mile, while the 4×400 quartet of Kadin Salek, Levi Arnold, Logan Rosas and Anthony Isley cruised to a win.

Danville earned wins in the C division sprint medley, 4×400 and individually form Ty Carr and AJ Bonnesen in the 800m and two-mile respectively.

Winfield-Mount Union finished in third in Class C.

The Wolves received wins from Cam Buffington in the long jump, Nick row in the discus and three relay teams.

WACO’s Braden Spain won the high jump and the 400m dash while Jonah Clark, who was the state runner-up at the state wrestling tournament, picked up a win in the shot put.

Several area teams will be back in action tonight at West Burlington High School.

Events will get underway at 4:30 p.m. and area schools competing include Central Lee, Danville, Mediapolis, Mount Pleasant, New London and Winfield-Mount Union.

College Baseball: Iowa Wesleyan Splits Saturday with College of the Ozarks

By Nathan Bloechl · Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 11:52 am CDT

KILJ — The Iowa Wesleyan baseball team split a pair of games Saturday with College of the Ozarks.

Wesleyan won game one 10-6, while falling in game two 5-4.

In game one, the Tigers scored four runs in the 1st, then added two in the 2nd and three more in the 4th.

Former Mount Pleasant standout Corbin Broeker scored three runs, had a hit and walked once in the win.

Freshman Javier Rivera earned the win.

The righty from Puerto Rico tossed four innings of one-run ball, striking out seven, working around four walks.

Joe Morrison picked up a three-inning save, allowing a hit and striking out three.

In game two, a late rally by Wesleyan fell short. Wesleyan scratched three runs home in the 6th to bring the deficit to one, but could not get any closer in the 5-4 loss.

Froymer Ortega had two hits in the losing effort.

Luis Ayesa suffered the loss for Wesleyan.

The Tigers, now 10-22, will take on Graceland tomorrow afternoon. The first game is set to start at 2:00 p.m. with game two to follow.

College Softball: Tigers Swept by Cottey

By Nathan Bloechl · Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 11:50 am CDT

Nevada (Mo.) — The Iowa Wesleyan softball team dropped a double dip with Cottey College on Saturday, losing 9-0 and 9-1.

The Comets led 5-0 after one and 7-0 after three, in the game one win shutout win.

Alexis Davis had a double for the Tigers. Ariana Wolfard was the losing pitcher, allowing seven runs on seven hits.

In game two, Cottey jumped out to a 7-0 lead through two innings.

Wesleyan scratched their lone run across in the 5th on an Adrianna Jarrett RBI single.

Haiden Molter was the losing pitcher for the Tigers. Jordan Morthland also threw 2.1 innings allowing two runs on five hits.

Wesleyan is now 3-15, they’ll play at William Penn Wednesday, with first pitch set for 4:00 p.m.