Harriet D. Redwine

By Theresa Rose · Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at 12:34 pm CDT

Harriet D. Redwine, 96, of Wapello and formerly of the Grandview area, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Wapello Specialty Care.   Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Grandview Community Bible Church.  Rev. Darryl Erickson will officiate.  Interment will be in North English Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Friday at the church.   Memorials may be directed to the Grandview Community Bible Church in Harriet’s name. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Harriet Delores Schauff was born on March 8, 1925 in What Cheer, Iowa, the daughter of Merle and Laura (Knipfer) Schauff.  Harriet was a graduate of North English High School.  While working at a local café, Harriet met her future husband, Herman.    On February 3, 1945, Harriet was united in marriage to Herman M. Redwine on February 3, 1945 in What Cheer, Iowa.  Harriet  worked as a clerk at Gladfelder pharmacy for many years.  She and her husband also worked as custodians at the Grandview Community Bible Church where Harriet also served on the Women’s Missionary and Women’s Fellowship Committees.

Harriet will be missed by her son, Steve (Debbie) Redwine of Burlington; three grandchildren; sister, Marlene (Jerry) Todd of Newton, Missouri and special friends, Marvin and Peachie Buffington of Wapello.

Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman on September 4, 2024; sister, Doris Brock and brother Ronnie Schauff.

Sports, Saturday, February 26th

By Nathan Bloechl · Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at 5:26 am CDT

Prep Basketball: Marion Bests Mount Pleasant in Second Half Flurry

Center Point (IA.) — Marion outscored Mount Pleasant 33-21 in the second half, earning a 60-44 Class 3A-Substate 5 semifinal win.

The Wolves, now 18-5, will play Monday in the Substate Final against Clear Creek-Amana with the game expected to be played in Muscatine.

Mount Pleasant started hot, leading 8-4 and 11-6 before Marion’s Brayson Laube started heating up.

Laube led all scorers with 20 points and four boards, while hitting two three pointers.

The game got away from Mount Pleasant after halftime, where the Panthers hit just four field goals and were outscored 19-9 in the third quarter.

Senior forward Dewon Trent led the Panthers with 14 points and four rebounds, while Payton Hagans, Owen Vansickel and Aaiden Ashton all added seven.

Mount Pleasant closes their year 9-14 and will return several including the aforementioned Hagans, Vansickel and Ashton as well as rising sophomore big man Nate Stroud.

Marion improved to 18-5.

Men’s College Basketball: CAC Semifinals Set:

Mount Pleasant — Top-seeded Florida College joined No. 2 Washington Adventist University (Maryland), No. 3 Northern New Mexico College and No. 5 Iowa Wesleyan as winners on a busy opening day of the CAC men’s basketball tournament.

Tournament host Iowa Wesleyan started the action with an 85-50 victory against No. 4 Wilberforce University (Ohio). Then, Florida College picked up a 110-55 win against No. 8 Lincoln Christian University (Illinois).

The evening session featured Washington Adventist edging No. 7 Crowley’s Ridge College (Arkansas) 55-51 and Northern New Mexico defeating No. 6 Morris College (South Carolina) 75-53.

The 2022 CAC tournament continues on today, with semifinal games between Florida College and Iowa Wesleyan, starting at 2 p.m., and Washington Adventist faces Northern New Mexico at 6:30 p.m. Today’s winners will earn automatic bids to represent the CAC in the NAIA national tournament.

You can listen to Iowa Wesleyan’s matchup with top-seeded Florida Christian on FM 98.5 and kilj.com.

Nathan Bloechl and Kent Bennett will have the call.

Women’s College Basketball: Wesleyan Rolls, CAC Women’s Semis Ready

Mount Pleasant — Iowa Wesleyan steamrolled Fisher College 81-53 as Steve Williamson’s top-seeded Tigers advanced to today’s semifinal round.

Wesleyan will battle with fourth-seeded Washington Adventist who got by Northern New Mexico 62-52.

The bottom of the bracket saw Crowley’s Ridge College upset Wilberforce and second-seeded Haskell Indian Nation’s earn a 67-33 win over Cottey.

Wesleyan will play tonight at 8:00 p.m.

John Kuhens will have the call on FM 98.5 and AM 1130.

The championship game will be played Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

Prep Basketball: WACO, Danville Meet with State on the Line

It will be a blockbuster night in Fairfield tonight when WACO and Danville meet up for the third time this season.

This time, a trip to the state tournament is on the line.

Danville is 22-2 on the year, while WACO — fresh off of an upset over New London — is 20-4.

Both of Danville’s wins over WACO this year have been nail biters.

On February 1st, it was a 39-37 Bears win, while also nabbing a 43-38 triumph on January 17th.

Danville is paced by senior combo guard Drake Johnson and his 14.3 points per game. Sawyer Nelson is averaging 10 points and Super Conference-high 9.5 rebounds.

WACO sophomore Hunter Hughes leads the Warriors with 11.9 points per game while Reece Oswald adds 8.5.

Tonight’s game will be played at Fairfield and you can listen on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Nathan Bloechl will have the call alongside Kent Bennett.

 

 

February 28th – March 6th, 2022

By Lora Roth · Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at 1:57 am CDT
02/28/22
Ellee Stewart
02/28/22
Lynn Bender
02/28/22
Elizabeth Garrels
02/28/22
Allison Lowe
02/28/22
Grant Roberson
02/28/22
Ashley Wesely
02/28/22
Mildred Linder (105)
02/28/22
Cathy & Ken Hawkins Anniversary
02/28/22
Pat & Jerry Fricke Anniversary
03/01/22
Larry Jubell
03/01/22
Jason & Jenny Hunold Anniversary
03/02/22
Patty Bridgewater
03/03/22
Danika Roth - 25
03/03/22
Mark Kennedy
03/03/22
Stan & Charleene Stiffe (60th anniversary)
03/04/22
Marilyn Smithburg
03/05/22
Darlene Shofe
03/05/22
Nadine Meierotto

Theodore “Ted” Jasper Heath

By Theresa Rose · Friday, February 25th, 2022 at 10:52 pm CDT

Theodore “Ted” Jasper Heath, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City.

 

Ted was born on October 4, 1950, in Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of Donald Jasper and Pearl May (Grantham) Heath.  Ted served his country in the United States Army.  Ted was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Styers on June 28, 1982 and instantly became Dad to her three beautiful children.  Barbara preceded him in death on November 29, 2016.  Ted was an outgoing person; he enjoyed talking to anyone and could carry on a conversation about anything.  He enjoyed fishing and tinkering on vehicles.  He had a strong faith and loved to worship his Lord Jesus.   Ted attended the Lockridge Baptist Church.

 

Ted is survived by his step-children, Richard Bolkla of Springfield, Oregon, Kristy Bolkla and Carla Binford both of Yelm, Washington, eight grandchildren, and his brothers and sisters, Venus H. (Louis) Masters, of Silver Creek, Washington, Nadine (Doug) Philp of Mt. Pleasant, M. David Heath of Bismarck, North Dakota, Jane T. Tucker of Winchester, Ohio and E. Wayne Sheets of Winchester, Ohio.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and one sister, Leona Heath.

 

Memorial Services will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lockridge Baptist Church in Lockridge with Rev. Earl Swigart officiating.  Burial will be held at a later date at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.   A memorial has been established in his memory.

 

 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

 

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.

Henry County Health Center Clinics offer free COVID test kits

By Theresa Rose · Friday, February 25th, 2022 at 4:58 pm CDT

Henry County Health Center Clinics have At-Home COVID Test Kits available free of charge to community residents. The FDA-approved self-testing supplies are provided through the Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) COVID-19 Testing Supply Program to certified Rural Health Clinics.

The Quidel Quick Vue Test is a rapid antigen test that can be self-administered at home by those 14 years of age and older and those 2-13 years of age if an adult performs the test. Each kit includes two tests; the initial test is followed by a second test 24-36 hours after the first. The test can be used if symptomatic, asymptomatic or within six days of symptom onset with results available within 10 minutes. The tests have a shelf life of approximately one year.

Kits are available for pick-up during business hours at the Henry County Health Center Clinics in New London, Winfield, Wayland and Mount Pleasant at no charge. Patients do not need appointments to pick up a kit. In Mount Pleasant, the kits will be distributed at the screening station inside the health center’s front lobby door. A card comes with the kit that gives recommendations to follow for both positive and negative results. Test kit supplies are dependent on how many kits are received each week, so supplies may fluctuate.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Friday, February 25th, 2022 at 12:59 pm CDT

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:   _02-25-2022________

 

  _20_      Henry County Inmates

 

  _52_      Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

 _72_     TOTAL

Sports, February 25th

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, February 25th, 2022 at 12:25 pm CDT

Boys’ Prep Basketball: Mount Pleasant, Top-Seeded Marion Meet

The Mount Pleasant boys’ basketball team will finally play tonight when they get top-seeded Marion for their Class 3A-Substate 5 semifinal.

The two teams were scheduled to play last night, but deteriorating road conditions cancelled the game.

They’ll now meet at Center Point-Urbana and tip at 7:00 p.m.

It’s a coup for the Panthers who now get an extra day of rest after coming off a 60-55 double overtime win over Mount Vernon.

Marion is 17-5 on the year and are the top-seed in the substate.

The Wolves, 3-2 in their last five, took down Keokuk in their opener on Monday night.

They’re led by junior guard Brayson Laube, who is averaging 19.3 points per game, while hitting 51% of his field goals and 44% of his triples.

He’s the only player in double figures for Marion.

Mount Pleasant guard Payton Hagans was  dynamite in Monday’s quarterfinal win.

The tantalizing sophomore poured in a season-high 26 points on 6-of-11 shooting from three to guide the Panthers back to the substate semifinal for the second straight season.

They’ll need him to be at his best tonight for the Panthers to pull off a second-straight upset.

Tonight’s game will begin at 7:00 p.m.

You can listen on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Nathan Bloechl and Kent Bennett will have the call.

Men’s College Basketball: Wesleyan Opens CAC Tournament

Postseason play tips off today with No. 4-seeded Wilberforce University (Ohio) facing No. 5 Iowa Wesleyan, starting at 8:00  a.m.

The morning session also will feature top-seeded Florida College facing No. 8 Lincoln Christian University (Illinois) at 11:30 a.m.

You can listen to Wesleyan’s matchup on FM 98.5.

Friday’s afternoon session will have No. 2 Washington Adventist University (Maryland) playing No. 7 Crowley’s Ridge College (Arkansas) at 3 p.m. while No. 3 Northern New Mexico College faces No. 6 Morris College (South Carolina) at 6:30 p.m.

Quarterfinal winners will advance to the semifinals on Saturday, February 26, with games scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The championship game is scheduled for Sunday, February 27, at 2:00 p.m.

The two teams vying for the conference title will earn the CAC’s automatic bids to the NAIA national tournament.

Iowa Wesleyan (11-18) has a 5-5 home record in its first CAC season.

Joey Brown tops on the team at 15 points per contest after making 50.4% of his shots, while Carver Locke also averaging 10.7 points a game.

The tournament hosts have held opposing teams to 34% from behind the 3-point arc this season.

Men’s College Basketball: Former Mount Pleasant Standout Magnani

Former Mount Pleasant standout Jordan Magnani has been named All-Midwest Conference Men’s Basketball First Team, the league announced.

Magnani has been the floor general for the Rams, averaging 16.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and leading the team with 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest. The fourth-year starter made 99 free throws, converting at an 81.1 percent clip, and also hit 34 3-pointers.

In 16 MWC games, Magnani ranked third in field goal percentage, free throw percentage and assist-turnover ratio. He finished fourth in scoring  and assists MWC play.

Magnani has scored in double figures in 20 of his last 22 games.

Cornell is the No. 2 seed in the MWC Tournament and plays Grinnell in Friday’s semifinal at 1:30 p.m. in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Prep Wrestling: Marcel Lopez Named 1A Dan Gable Mr. Wrestler

New London’s four-time state champion Marcel Lopez has been named the Dan Gable 1A Mr. Wrestler of the Year.

The awards were presented yesterday.

Lopez defeated Riverside, Oakland’s Jace Rose by decision 5-3 in Saturday’s 126-pound state final.

He was Iowa’s 30th four time state champion.

He will be wrestling collegiately for SIU-Edwardsville.

Marjorie Ann Ohnemus Wilson

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, February 24th, 2022 at 9:24 pm CDT

Marjorie Ann Wilson, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of New London, died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Henry County Health Center.

She was born August 3, 1929 in Lacona, Iowa to Edward John and Iona Mary Seuferer Ohnemus.  On June 15, 1953, she married N. Wayne Wilson in Waterloo.  He died July 4, 1991.  For eight years she attended country school, then two years at Milo High School and graduated from Knoxville High School.  She attended Oakland Mills Community Church for many years and was involved with Ladies Aide.  She worked at United Food Market in Knoxville and the Supply Store for six years before settling in as a homemaker while raising her daughters.

She enjoyed visiting her sister in Florida; traveling; tending her flowers, gardening and feeding the birds; reading her Bible and doing crossword puzzles; and she dearly loved her family.  She was a prayer warrior, praying nightly for over 150 people.

Mrs. Wilson is survived by five daughters; Gwen (Dave) Capps of Trenton, Jean (John) Weyrick of West Burlington, Wilma (Dave) Evans of New London, Becky Hale of New London, and Peggy Swank of Otley; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; brother Darrell (Carmen) Ohnemus of Newton; sisters Shirley Stephenson of Florida and Lila Russell of Melcher-Dallas, Iowa; nieces and nephews.  Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter and son-in-law Karma Kaye and Audie Ellard II; brother-in-law James Russell; niece Debbie Russell; baby twin great-grandsons, Jasson and Vincent Ellard; sons-in-law, Lyle Swank, Steve Hale and Richard Jones.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, March 5, 2022 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Pastor Rick Moorman officiating.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Burge Cemetery, New London.  Memorials have been established for Oakland Mills Community Church and Burge Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.