On Wednesday February 9, 2022 James Burton Spurgeon, 85, of New London went home to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by family. He was born in rural Northern Missouri on April 13, 1936, the fifth of seven children to Raymond and Delpha Horn Spurgeon.
James served in the Airforce from April 3rd 1956 to November 5th 1959 stationed at Hickman Airforce Base in Hawaii. He was an aviation mechanic and ended his career as an Airman 1st class.
On June 17th 1961 he married Patricia Huggins in Centerville, Iowa; she died July 25, 2020.
He was employed as a mechanic at the Davis County School bus barn. After a move to the New London area he started employment at the IAAP, then was offered to join Leaseway Transportation as a mechanic and branch manager. When Leaseway Transportation moved to Minnesota he returned to IAAP and retired from there.
He enjoyed playing cards at the VFW, working on small engines and large farm equipment, and getting caught up on local gossip at the Jet Stop breakfast club. His favorite activity was handing out popsicles to his great grandchildren and he loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his children, Belinda Conner of New London, Debra (Bob) Thomas of Illinois, and Jeffrey Spurgeon of New London; three grandchildren Whitney (Chris) Amburn and Cody Conner both of New London, and Peyton (Evelynn) Thomas of Colorado; seven great grandchildren Zander, Ryker, Trinity, and Scarlett Amburn, Blake and Finley Conner, and Calvin Thomas; one brother Ronald Spurgeon of Wilton, Iowa; one sister Beverly (John) Gillaspie of Williamsburg, Iowa; nieces, nephews, and brothers-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years; granddaughter Sarah Conner; great- granddaughter Gracelyn Amburn; brothers Verlin and Lowell; and sisters Lois McCormick and Roma Spurgeon.
According to his wishes his body has been cremated and arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London. A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Meeting
Date Monday, February 14, 2022 6:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Community School District: High School Media Center
Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641
- Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen Comments
5. Public Hearing
a. 2022-2023 School Calendar
6. Approval of Minutes, Claims, Financials
7. Reports
a. Instructional Services Update – High School Spanish Language Program
b. Superintendent’s Report
1. 2021-2022 Statewide Open Enrollment
2. February 28 Work Session – Technology Planning
3. Master Planning Update
4. Legislative Update
c. Board Committee Reports
i. Finance
ii. Site
iii. Policy
8. Other Board Communications
9. Consent Items
a. Personnel
b. Open Enrollment
10. Unfinished Business
a. Consideration to Approve FY21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Motion)
11. New Business
a. Consideration to Approve 2022-2023 School Calendar (Motion)
b. Consideration to Approve Contractual Agreement with AFSCME Local 3865 (Motion)
c. Second Reading With Recommendation to Post Notice of Intended Action: School Board Policy Series 800 Buildings and Sites
i. 801.2 Site Specifications (Motion)
ii. 802.5 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment (Motion)
d. Consideration to Approve Bolton/Menk Traffic Study Proposal (Motion)
e. Consideration to Approve Contract with SVPA Architects for HVAC Upgrade Designs (Motion)
f. Consideration to Approve Contract with Carl A. Nelson Construction Company for Construction Management Services (Motion)
g. Consideration to Approve Addition of High School Spanish Club (Motion)
h. Consideration to Approve Addition of High School Chess Club (Motion)
i. Consideration to Approve HS National Honor Society Fundraising Request (Motion)
j. Adjournment
Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
February 15, 2022
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
9:15 Appoint New Member to Board of Health
9:30 Resolution Fixing Date for Public Hearing to
Authorize Loan Agreement for General Capital Loan Notes
Not to Exceed $125,000
Resolution Fixing Date for Public Hearing to
Authorize Loan Agreement for General Capital Loan Notes
Not to Exceed $100,000
Resolution Fixing Date for Public Hearing to
Authorize Loan Agreement for General Capital Loan Notes
Not to Exceed $375,000
Open Bids for Waste Dumpsters for County Locations
Approve 3 Inter-Fund Transfer Resolutions
Approve Resolution for CC Closure Fund Amount
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Daily Jail Count
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: ____02-11-2022_____
JAIL COUNT
23_ Henry County Inmates
52_ Out of County Contract Inmates
75 _ TOTAL
Girls’ Prep Basketball: New London Drops Out, WMU Wins
Holy Trinity 74, New London 47
Mary Kate Bendlage scored a game-high 20 points as Holy Trinity rolled to a 74-47 win over New London in yesterday’s Class 1A regional first round tilt.
The win was Tony Johnson’s 100th of his career.
Bendlage finished 8-of-16 from the field and sunk five free throws in the easy win.
Natalie Randolph added 17, while Teagan Snaadt ended with 10.
Ashlyn McSorley led New London with 12 points while Natalie Burden had seven.
Holy Trinity improved to 11-11 while New London closes their season 1-22.
The Crusaders move on to next Tuesday’s quarterfinals.
Winfield-Mount Union 66, Hillcrest Academy 34
Keetyn Townsley was one of four Lady Wolves in double figures with 19 points as Winfield-Mount Union easily got past Hillcrest Academy 66-34 in yesterday’s 1A regional first round.
Keely Malone ended the night with 15 points, while Melina Oepping had 14.
Bradie Buffington chipped in with 10.
The win moved Winfield-Mount Union to 18-4.
They’ll play Holy Trinity next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the quarterfinals.
WACO 40, Wapello 36
WACO held off a late Wapello rally to move to the quarterfinals in a heart-stopping 40-36 win over the Arrows.
The win moves WACO to the quarterfinals where they’ll face No. 7 (1A) Notre Dame on Tuesday.
Ellah Kissell had a game-high 21 points, while Katie Leichty had 10.
Grace Coble chipped in with nine.
They were the only Warriors to score.
WACO is now 10-12.
Wapello closes their year 10-11.
Men’s College Basketball: Turnovers Sink Tigers in Second Half
Davenport — Ten second half turnovers doomed Iowa Wesleyan, as the Tigers fell to St. Ambrose 78-66 last night in Davenport.
The Tigers, trailing by five at the 2:00 minute mark of the first half, clawed back into the game with a late flurry to cut the deficit to one at the break.
St. Ambrose stretched their lead to 15 points before Wesleyan chiseled it back down to five at the 3:05 mark of the second half.
The Tigers could not get any closer.
Joey Brown led Wesleyan with 20 points and seven assists, while Carver Locke added 13 points and seven boards.
Grant Mason paced the Bees with 20 points off the bench.
Iowa Wesleyan fell to 11-17.
St. Ambrose is now 12-14.
Prep Bowling: Conference Bowling Scores
KILJ — Jonathan Fortin tied for 1st place boys individual score. Eden Svoboda is tied for 7th place, Addie McGehearty was 9th place, and Bethany Drury tied for 11th place in the girls individual score. Team scores are girls 2nd place and boys 3rd place in the conference.
Team
Boys
Keokuk 2861
Burlington 2602
Mt. Pleasant 2501
Washington 2327
Fairfield 2199
Girls
Keokuk 2774
Mt. Pleasant 2277
Burlington 2150
Fairfield 1753
Washington 1005
Individual
Boys
- Jonathan Fortin Mt. P 451
- Blake Hemann Keo 451
- Ethan Zieglowsky Wash 425
- Brayden Picton Keo 406
- Jayse Messenger Keo 373
- Cole Gillenwater Keo 362
- Jason Stivers Bur 361
- Christian Snyder Bur 359
- Caleb Zieglowsky Wash 354
- Machias Perez Bur 351
- Austin Cooper Bur 345
- Dalton Drish Fair 339
Girls
- Jaelyn Johnson Keo 410
- Rachel Moore Keo 404
- Sophia Rule Keo 381
- Katelee Lieberg-Nichols Bur 362
- Natalee Alberts Keo 347
- Karissa Moeller Keo 344
- Olivia Rule Keo 338
- Eden Svoboda Mt. P 338
- Addie McGehearty Mt. P 323
- Karen Ehret Fair 320
- Carmen Taylor Bur 304
- Bethany Drury Mt. P 304
College Wrestling: Alex Marinelli Named B1G Wrestler of the Week
Iowa City — University of Iowa senior Alex Marinelli was named Big Ten Conference Co-Wrestler of the Week, the league office announced Thursday.
In the final Carver-Hawkeye Arena appearance of his collegiate career, Marinelli defeated Wisconsin’s sixth-ranked Dean Hamiti, 8-5, to hand Hamiti his first loss this season.
The weekly award is Marinelli’s fifth of his career.
Iowa returns to action Saturday against Oklahoma State.
The Hawkeyes and Cowboys meet at 8 p.m. at the Battle at the Ballpark at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.