Tuesday, March 15, Mount Pleasant Police investigated at two vehicle collision at the intersection of E. Washington Street and S. Adams. Bethany Detrick of Mount Pleasant was driving a mini van north on Adams. As she was proceeding thru the intersection her van struck a vehicle driven by Judith Fuller also of Mount Pleasant. The collision caused the Fuller vehicle to spin through the intersection. No injuries were reported. Fuller was cited for failure to obey the stop light.
Van Hits Skid Steer
On March 13th, at approximately 11:35 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a crash, between a Minivan and a Skid Steer, in the 1500-Grid of 170th Street.
An investigation determined that Charlotte Elaine Zhilman, 71, Mt. Pleasant, was driving a minivan eastbound when Mark William Messer, of Mt. Pleasant, who was operating a John Deere Skid Steer, attempted to turn into his driveway. Charlotte had just come over a hill and was not able to bring the vehicle to a stop before hitting the skid steer that was hauling a hay bale.
Minor injuries were reported. The Minivan and Skid Steer both received damages estimated at around $7500.
Melisa Marie Bracht-Wagner
Melisa Marie Bracht-Wagner, age 45, was gifted with eternal life on March 14, 2022, Echo had been by her side. Timothy and Cheryl Bracht chose to raise me with a Midwest work ethic deeply grounded in a foundation of faith. David H. Wagner Jr. married me for life’s adventures in 1999. Together, we selected a family of Sarah, Christian and Malachi.
While my life revolved around serving Jesus within the church for 25 years, the greatest accomplishments was being the church in community through FLY, Flood recovery 2008, Marion Cares, Fellowship Cup, and Building Bridges. I enjoyed empowering others to grow programs. Encouraging people to serve just outside their comfort zone. Educating away myths of faith and poverty.
My deepest regret was those moments I chose not to pause and listen. Listen to people who needed a moment. Listen to the why underneath the surface problem. Listen without judgment. Pause and listen.
I hated the sound of a ticking clock, being late, and the absence of term limits for Congress. I regret not witnessing the abolition of daylight savings time. I loved lunch meetings, ice cream, and listening to books while traveling.
Visitation will be 2:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2022 at Burlington First United Methodist Church 421 Washington St, Burlington IA, family will be present from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Chapel Auditorium on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University 601 N Main St, Mt Pleasant IA, presided by The Rev Douglas Cue. Cookies and Ice Cream will follow at First United Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant. Graveside inurnment will be held Huntertown Cemetery, Huntertown, Indiana March 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Please hear me now – no flowers. I loved cut flowers during my life, even bought quite a few in the last few months of my life. In my death, don’t give me flowers. Instead invest into my memorial for Burlington Building Bridges. Bridges out of Poverty is a community collaboration that strives to overcome barriers while learning and strengthening the 11 resources needed to “Get Ahead” of poverty. For a true difference to be made in our corner of the kingdom, churches, non-profits, and the community we must work together. Bridges out of Poverty has the possibility to make a generational difference. Support it. Fund it. Volunteer to be a teammate. 416 Jefferson Street, Burlington Iowa 52641
Per Melisa’s wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
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Prep Track: Mount Pleasant’s Brumbaugh Rolls Again
Waverly — Mount Pleasant senior and Iowa State recruit Jadan Brumbaugh rolled to another win, while two Panther relay teams finished as runner ups at yesterday’s Wartburg Indoor Invite in Waverly, yesterday.
Brumbaugh cruised to a winning toss of 42 feet, 8 1/4 inches — nearly six inches further than Nashua-Plainfield’s Breanna Hackman, who was the runner up.
Gabe Feldmann, Jacob Richtman, Will Davidson and Isaiah Albright finished second the in the 4x400m relay.
That group went 3:44.75, finishing second behind Iowa City Liberty.
Similarly in the 4×800, Mount Pleasant finished behind the Lightning. Nathan McWilliams joined Feldmann, Richtman and Albright running 9:05.64.
One the girls side, Kenna Lamm was second in the 55m dash.
Lamm, who had an outstanding basketball season, ran 9.46 for second — finishing behind New Hampton speedster Carlee Rochford who won the event in 8.9 seconds
College Baseball: Iowa Wesleyan Splits Doubleheader with Harris-Stowe
St. Louis — Iowa Wesleyan split a pair of games with Harris-Stowe yesterday, falling in game one 10-8 while winning 4-2 in game two.
Freshman right-hander Javier Rivera took the loss in game one, yielding three runs on four hits and six walks over three innings.
Riley Rankin had two hits for the Tigers, while junior infielder Froymer Ortega drove in a pair of runs.
Former Mount Pleasant standout Corbin Broeker scored a run for Wesleyan in game one.
In the second tilt, Luis Ayesa twirled five innings of two run ball, propelling the Tigers to the 4-2 win.
Stephen Larson worked around a hit and two walks in the final two innings to earn the save.
Jackson Van Roekel had two hits and two runs batted in to lead the Wesleyan offense.
The split moved the Tigers to 7-18 on the year.
They’ll take on St. Thomas and Mount Mercy today in Cedar Rapids.
Men’s College Basketball: Murray Named AP All-America
Iowa City — University of Iowa men’s basketball sophomore Keegan Murray has been voted a first team All-American by the Associated Press (AP).
The announcement was made yesterday.
Joining Murray on the first team are Kofi Cockburn (Illinois), Johnny Davis (Wisconsin), Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky), and Ochai Agbaji (Kansas).
With Murray’s honor, Iowa has had three straight AP All-Americans, with Luka Garza preceding Murray in 2020 and 2021.
Murray is the only player nationally to average 23+ points, 8+ rebounds, and 2+ blocks this season.
Murray and the 16th-ranked Hawkeyes (26-9, 12-8) open NCAA Tournament play on Thursday against Richmond (23-12, 10-8) at approximately 2:10 p.m. (CT) at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
Men’s College Basketball: Richmond, Iowa Continue Prep
Buffalo (N.Y.) — Preparations continue for both Richmond and Iowa ahead of Thursday afternoon’s NCAA First Round tilt.
Richmond coach Chris Mooney says the Spiders have turned the page to Thursday’s game against Iowa.
The Spiders stunned Davidson Sunday in the Atlantic-10 title game and takes the 12th seed into Thursday’s Midwest Regional game in Buffalo against the fifth seeded Hawkeyes.
Richmond is led by Tyler Burton, who leads a trio of double digit scorers at 16.3 points per game.
You can listen to Thursday’s game on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
Iowa has opened as 10.5-point favorites.