College Baseball: Iowa Wesleyan Splits Doubleheader with Harris-Stowe

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at 11:55 am CDT

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

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at 11:55 am CDT

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

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at 11:52 am CDT

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.

Sports, March 16th

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at 11:43 am CDT

Prep Track: Mount Pleasant’s Brumbaugh Rolls Again

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 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

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

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:

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.

Bernice L. Larsen

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 9:49 pm CDT

Bernice L. Larsen, 95, of Minot, North Dakota and Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the New London Specialty Care Center in New London.

Arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.

 

 

Couple Charged with Animal Neglect

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 9:45 pm CDT

On February 22 detectives with the Lee County Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant at the home of David and Gina Sams, rural Argyle.  The search was in connection with reports of animal neglect.  During this initial investigation several type of animals were found on the property. A veterinarian examined the animals and the Sams were told to clean up the property.  They were also instructed to start removing some of the animals from the property to assure the remaining animals could be taken care of properly.

A second search was conducted on March 15 to check on the welfare of the animals and make sure they were being kept lawfully as previously discussed with the Sams.  However, investigators ended up taken the couple into custody.  They are charged with seven counts of animal neglect.  The remaining animals were turned over to the care of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.  They included dogs, cats, goats, horses, donkeys, ducks, chickens, geese, a peacock, turkey, rabbits, a pig, a hedgehog, lizards and a chinchilla.

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 8:40 pm CDT

The Wayland City Council meets Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall

 

  1. Public Hearing – Budget FY22/23 – 7:30 PM

 

  1. Consent Agenda

Note:  These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an item be removed for separate consideration.

  1. Minutes of March 2, 2022
  2. Bills for Payment

 

  1. Citizen Forum

The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda.  You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak.  The Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair.  No action will be taken.

 

  1. Unfinished Business

 

  1. New Business
    1. #2022-07 “A Resolution Adopting the Annual Budget and Certification of City Taxes For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023”
    2. WACO After Prom Donation Request
    3. Renewal App – Class C Permit Liquor License (LC) –Corner of Main Bar & Grill

 

  1. Building Permits – Approved

MI7 (Miller) – New 54’ x 30’ frame house w/attached 32’ x 32’ attached garage at 803 N Pearl St.

     

  1. Adjournment

Mary Jane Kauffman

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 8:28 pm CDT

Mary Jane Kauffman, 81, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on March 14, 2022, at Addington Place.

Mary Jane was the daughter of Albert and Ruth (Hartman) Vaughan. She graduated from Burlington High School and Iowa Wesleyan College. In 1978, Mary Jane was united in marriage to James Christian Kauffman, in Mt. Union, Iowa. Mary Jane retired as a buyer with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. She was a long-time, active member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church.

Mary Jane is survived by one daughter, Susan (Joe) Morales; a daughter-in-law, Valerie Canby (Paul Merkes); three stepdaughters, Peggy (Richard) Hootman, Lu Anne (Mike) Gruenke, and Lori (Tom Hughes) Horn; 10 grandchildren Tina Eddy, Mary Potter, Victoria Morales, JoJo Morales, Nick Canby, Andrea Canby, Christian Canby, Kealy Johnson, Ben Kelley, and Liz Gruenke; and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother James, and a son William Vaughn Canby.

According to Mary Jane’s wishes, her body has been cremated and burial will be held at a later date in the North Hill Cemetery in Wayland. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in honor of Mary Jane. A special thank you to all of the healthcare workers and her many friends that cared for Mary Jane along the way. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Mary Jane and her family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com