DAVENPORT, Iowa – A Burlington man, Tony Williams, age 33, was sentenced
yesterday in federal court to 15 years in prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine. Williams
was ordered to serve five years of supervised release to follow his prison term. He was also
ordered to pay a $300 Special Assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
According to court documents, an undercover officer purchased methamphetamine from
Williams on three occasions. On one of the occasions, the officer observed a pistol in Williams’
waistband. When law enforcement attempted to perform a traffic stop on Williams, he fled and
led officers on a vehicle and foot pursuit. Williams was eventually taken into custody and a loaded
pistol was located in the area where Williams had led officers on the chase.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the
announcement. The Burlington Police Department, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, Drug
Enforcement Administration, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, and Southeast Iowa
Narcotics Taskforce investigated the case. This case was prosecuted by the United States
Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Girls’ Prep Basketball: Notre Dame’s Season Closes After Garrigan Avalanche
Des Moines — Algona Garrigan used a 20-7 first half run to lead 38-20 and then never looked back as the second-seeded Golden Bears rolled to a 77-42 win over Notre Dame yesterday in a Class 1A State Quarterfinal.
Garrigan junior Audi Crooks, arguably the state’s most sought after recruit, finished with a game-high 32 points and seven rebounds, while hitting 15-of-18 shots.
She scored 21 in the second half — including 14 of the Golden Bears’ 17 third quarter points — helping put away any late heroics by the Nikes.
Running mate Molly Joyce chipped in with 25 points, six assists, five rebounds and seven steals.
Abby Korschgen led Notre Dame with 11 points and five rebounds.
Megan Harrell had 10 points and five rebounds, while sophomore Lauren Krieger scored eight for the Nikes, who won the state title in 2014 and made it back to the tournament for the first time since 2017.
Bishop Garrigan has now won 20 straight to improve to 23-3. They’ll play sixth-seeded North Linn who took down Springville 58-56 last night.
That game will be played Friday afternoon at 3:15 p.m.
Girls’ Prep Basketball: State Basketball Scoreboard (Day 3)
Here’s the full scoreboard from Day 3 of the Iowa Girls’ State Basketball Tournament
Class 2A Quarterfinals
Denver 58, Underwood 51
Central Lyon 42, Cascade 40
Class 1A Quarterfinals
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 50, Exira-EHK 39
Newell-Fonda 77, North Mahaska 44
North Linn 58, Springville 56
Women’s College Basketball: Wesleyan Dominates Postseason Awards
Iowa Wesleyan University junior Kyla Moore is the first-time recipient of two awards for her outstanding play during the Continental Athletic Conference’s inaugural 2021-22 season. The league’s all-conference team and signature award winners were announced on Wednesday.
Moore was named the CAC Player of the Year while sharing Defensive Player of the Year honors with Crowley’s Ridge College (AR.) Madison Sellars.
Iowa Wesleyan’s Brittany West earned the Newcomer of the Year award and Iowa Wesleyan’s Steve Williamson was named Coach of the Year.
Moore led the Tigers by scoring 17.8 points per game during the regular season.
West averaged 17 points and six rebounds per contest in her first season in Mount Pleasant.
Williamson, in his first year back roaming the Ruble Arena sidelines, guided the Tigers to a 19-5 season and CAC championship in the program’s first season back at the NAIA level and first season as a league member.
Iowa Wesleyan will be a hosting a selection show watch party tonight at 6:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend.
Men’s College Basketball: CAC Announces Men’s Awards
KILJ — Florida College senior Matt Simpson has taken men’s basketball Player of the Year honors in the Continental Athletic Conference after helping lead the Falcons to the 2021-22 championship and NAIA postseason tournament.
Iowa Wesleyan freshman Joey Brown was named to the All-CAC First Team.
Brown averaged 14.8 points per game this season and shot 49.4% from the field. He also chipped in with five boards and three assists per game.
Carver Locke and Marvin Bateman were named Honorable Mention All-CAC.
Locke recorded 12.2 points per game while Bateman finished just south of 10 points per game while connecting on 37% of his three point shots.
Iowa Wesleyan finished their season with a CAC semifinal loss to Simpson and Florida College.
Sports, March 3rd
Girls’ Prep Basketball: Notre Dame’s Season Closes After Garrigan Avalanche
Algona Garrigan used a 20-7 first half run to lead 38-20 and then never looked back as the second-seeded Golden Bears rolled to a 77-42 win over Notre Dame yesterday in a Class 1A State Quarterfinal.
Garrigan junior Audi Crooks, arguably the state’s most sought after recruit, finished with a game-high 32 points and seven rebounds, while hitting 15-of-18 shots.
She scored 21 in the second half — including 14 of the Golden Bears’ 17 third quarter points — helping put away any late heroics by the Nikes.
Running mate Molly Joyce chipped in with 25 points, six assists, five rebounds and seven steals.
Abby Korschgen led Notre Dame with 11 points and five rebounds.
Megan Harrell had 10 points and five rebounds, while sophomore Lauren Krieger scored eight for the Nikes, who won the state title in 2014 and made it back to the tournament for the first time since 2017.
Bishop Garrigan has now won 20 straight to improve to 23-3. They’ll play sixth-seeded North Linn who took down Springville 58-56 last night.
That game will be played Friday afternoon at 3:15 p.m.
Girls’ Prep Basketball: State Basketball Scoreboard (Day 3)
Here’s the full scoreboard from Day 3 of the Iowa Girls’ State Basketball Tournament
Class 2A Quarterfinals
Denver 58, Underwood 51
Central Lyon 42, Cascade 40
Class 1A Quarterfinals
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 50, Exira-EHK 39
Newell-Fonda 77, North Mahaska 44
North Linn 58, Springville 56
Women’s College Basketball: Wesleyan Dominates Postseason Awards
Iowa Wesleyan University junior Kyla Moore is the first-time recipient of two awards for her outstanding play during the Continental Athletic Conference’s inaugural 2021-22 season. The league’s all-conference team and signature award winners were announced on Wednesday.
Moore was named the CAC Player of the Year while sharing Defensive Player of the Year honors with Crowley’s Ridge College (AR.) Madison Sellars.
Iowa Wesleyan’s Brittany West earned the Newcomer of the Year award and Iowa Wesleyan’s Steve Williamson was named Coach of the Year.
Moore led the Tigers by scoring 17.8 points per game during the regular season.
West averaged 17 points and six rebounds per contest in her first season in Mount Pleasant.
Williamson, in his first year back roaming the Ruble Arena sidelines, guided the Tigers to a 19-5 season and CAC championship in the program’s first season back at the NAIA level and first season as a league member.
Iowa Wesleyan will be a hosting a selection show watch party tonight at 6:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend.
Men’s College Basketball: CAC Announces Men’s Awards
Florida College senior Matt Simpson has taken men’s basketball Player of the Year honors in the Continental Athletic Conference after helping lead the Falcons to the 2021-22 championship and NAIA postseason tournament.
Iowa Wesleyan freshman Joey Brown was named to the All-CAC First Team.
Brown averaged 14.8 points per game this season and shot 49.4% from the field. He also chipped in with five boards and three assists per game.
Carver Locke and Marvin Bateman were named Honorable Mention All-CAC.
Locke recorded 12.2 points per game while Bateman finished just south of 10 points per game while connecting on 37% of his three point shots.
Iowa Wesleyan finished their season with a CAC semifinal loss to Simpson and Florida College.
Chamber Hosts Legislative Breakfast Open to the Public
MOUNT PLEASANT— There are exciting things happening at our state capitol and the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance would like to invite you to hear the latest from Senator Jeff Reichman and State Representative Joe Mitchell.
The breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 am – 10:00 am at the Masonic Lodge, 206 N. Main. Following the legislators’ remarks and questions from the Chamber, we will open the floor for questions from the audience. This event is open to the public and reservations are not necessary.
The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance exists to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents through economic growth. The Chamber consists of 340 businesses, organizations and individual members. For more information about the breakfast, please call Kristi Perry at 385-3101 or email kristi@mpiowa.org.
Special Session Board Meeting &b Board Site Committee Meeting
Mount Pleasant Community School District School Special Session Board Meeting
Date: March 3, 2022 4:30pm
Mount Pleasant Community School District Central Office
1010 East Washington Street
Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Approval of Agenda
- New Business
- Consideration to Approve Traffic Study Contractual Agreement with Bolton and Menk, Subject to Counsel Approval (Motion)
- Consideration to Approve Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Retention Payment (Motion)
- Adjournment
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education SITE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:35 PM on Thursday, March 3, 2022, to review/discuss:
- Master Planning Update with CANCO and SVPA Architects
- Middle School Parking Lot Update
- Encroachment Permit
- 312 E. Vernon Lot, Adjacent to Bus Garage
- 2022-2023 Buildings and Grounds Projects
- Student Bus Identification System Rollout
The meeting is open to the public.