Dorothy Reynolds, 88, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Savannah Heights. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.
Ron Barron
Ronald James Barron, 88, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly New London, died Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his home in Mt. Pleasant. He was born in New York on March 29, 1933 to James and Grace Parisi Barron. He was a graduate of Port Richmond High School in New York. Upon graduating high school he entered the service. Ron was a hydraulic specialist in the Navy during the Korean Conflict and in his four years in the Navy he did “the world tour”. His pastor suggested he go to a little college in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa called Iowa Wesleyan and Fred Strothman picked him up at the train station. He graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College with a degree in chemistry. One day while walking across campus, Ida Hoover saw him and said “I’m going to marry that man”. And she did on June 14, 1957; she died March 14, 2019.
Ron was a member of New London VFW Post #7641 and the Burge Cemetery Association where he was president for many years. He enjoyed puzzles, old westerns, yardwork and time spent with his grandchildren. He was a great athlete and played softball and also coached his children’s ball teams.
He was a chemist who worked at the IAAP in Middletown. He then established his own business “Barron Environmental Services” and worked for the city of New London in that capacity for many years.
Survivors include his children, Scott (Sharon) Barron of Mt. Pleasant, Nicky (Scott) Boughton and Shane (Susan) Barron both of New London; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister Lillian (Lloyd) Sloan of Forked River, New Jersey. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy Angelite, sisters Grace and Dawn, and brothers John and James.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with inurnment at Burge Cemetery, New London. A memorial has been established for New London VFW Post #7641. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Avenue of the Saints Enforcement Effort
February 15, 2022 will see District 13 Troopers with the Iowa State Patrol assisting in a Statewide Highway 218 “Avenue of the Saints” Enforcement effort. The goal is to reduce the number of crashes on this roadway by enforcing traffic laws, disrupting criminal activity and protecting the motoring public. The 218 Corridor will see an emphasis on Speeding and Stop Sign violations in Washington, Henry, and Lee County. Local law enforcement partners have also committed to this effort. Please drive safely, especially in or near intersections as you travel.
Grant Money Available for Individual Home Projects
Great River Housing Trust Fund has been awarded a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank that will allow for assistance to homeowners with home rehabilitation that includes, but is not limited to windows, siding and roofs. There are also yearly income guidelines that participants must be below to qualify for the program. They are:
1 person-$40,250 5 person-$62,050
2 person-$46,000 6 person-$66,650
3 person-$51,750 7 person-$71,250
4 person-$57,450 8 person-$75,850
They are particularly looking for homeowners in Henry and Louisa Counties. Great Regional Planning Commission offering assistance in Henry, Des Moines, Lee and Louisa Counties. City and County officials are members.
If you are interested or know of somebody that would be interested in participating please call Carolyn Lees at 319-753-4320 and leave your name and address or email clees@seirpc.com and you will be sent an application.
The Ways You Can Give to the Mount Pleasant Music Boosters Fundraiser Radiothon
Wednesday, February 16 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm tune in to KILJ, 105.5 and 98.5 FM and 1130 AM. Here are the ways you can give to support this effort to raise money for new uniforms…..
PHONE: Call KILJ at 319-385-8728; Mt Pleasant High School Students will be answering your calls and taking your pledges over the
phone that night.
ONLINE: Go to GoFundMe.com & search Mt Pleasant Music Boosters Uniform Fundraiser. It’s easy, safe and secure!
IN PERON: Come to KILJ and make your gift in person. Mt Pleasant High School Students will be at the station and ready to accept your
donation! Or….
Mail Donations to:
Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters
P.O. Box 826
Mt. Pleasant, IA 5264
Prep Wrestling: 1A State Qualifiers
KILJ — The 1A State Wrestling bracket has been filled and several from the area are competing.
Here’s your 1A state qualifiers from the region:
- 113 – Gage Burden (New London)
- 126 – Marcel Lopez (New London)
- 138 – Quinten Aney (Mediapolis)
- 145 – Louden Huisenga (WACO)
- 152 – Dominic Lopez (New London)
- 182 – Josh Glendening (New London)
- 220 – Jonah Clark (WACO)
1A will begin their first session on Thursday night from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
The action will begin at 6:00 p.m. and you can listen for updates on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
Prep Wrestling: 2A State Qualifiers
KILJ — Notre Dame will send nine to the state tournament — tied for second most in 2A with West Delaware — this week in Des Moines.
The Nikes will also take on West Delaware in Wednesday’s quarterfinal round of 2A State Duals.
Here’s the full list of 2A qualifiers:
2A State Wrestling Qualifiers:
- 106 – Carter West (NDWB)
- 113 – Kaiden Dietzenbach (NDWB)
- 120 – Lane Scorpil (CC-WMU); CJ Davis (NDWB)
- 132 – Blaine Frazier (NDWB); Cason Miller (Fairfield)
- 138 – Tate O’Shea (NDWB)
- 152 – Isaiah Fenton (NDWB)
- 160 – Sam West (NDWB)
- 170 – River Belger (NDWB)
- 182 – CJ Walrath (NDWB)
2A’s first session will be Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.
You can listen for updates and live, hold-by-hold coverage on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.
In Class 3A, Burlington will be sending Julius Harris (285) while Fort Madison is sending Jakob McGowan, Isaac Thacher, and Daniel Sokolik.
3A will open up Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
Prep Basketball: New London Looking for Revenge as Tournament Trail Opens
New London — The New London Tiger basketball team is setting out for revenge.
After finishing one game shy of the state tournament a year ago, the Tigers will open their tournament trail run tonight at home against English Valleys.
Outright champions of the Super Conference, New London finished their year 18-2 behind the strong play of their two stars Blaise Porter and Kade Benjamin.
Porter, who is continuing to receive low and mid-major Division I college interest, averaged 17.6 points, 5.4 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. It stands to reason he’ll take on more of a scoring burden as rotations tighten in the postseason.
His running mate Kade Benjamin is averaging 14.4 points per game, while Devon Swanson is at 13.4.
Perhaps the biggest reason for New London’s success this year has been the late season emergence of Kooper Schulte.
Schulte has upped his scoring average to just south of 8.0 points per game and has been the beneficiary of playing with three All-Conference players, getting open looks repeatedly.
The terrific Tiger shortstop has hit a blistering 54% of his three point shots while chipping in with 4.2 boards.
Their opponent tonight is no first round slouch, however. English Valleys enters 12-10 and similar to New London’s first round tussle with Lisbon last year — who featured Kole Becker — the Bears have boast one of the state’s best scorers in Kaden Hall.
Hall has been a one man wrecking crew, scoring 23.0 points per game and has the ability to single-handedly will his team to a win.
Tonight’s game will begin at 7:00 p.m. from New London High School; you can listen on FM 98.5 and AM 1130.
Nathan Bloechl will have the call.