Sorts, January 28th

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, January 28th, 2022 at 12:37 pm CDT

Prep Wrestling: Burlington Rolls to Easy Win over Mount Pleasant

Burlington got falls from Porter Humphrey and Micah Zaugg as the Greyhounds earned a 60-22 dual win over Mount Pleasant last night.

Abby Blint pinned Buston Carlson in 1:03, Gannon McNamee also earned a fall win.

Carson Coleman picked up a major decision at 126, beating Titus Counterman 14-5.

But from there, it was all Burlington.

160-pounder Owen Baker pinned Mount Pleasant’s Jared Dorothy in 0:28, which was followed up by a pair of forfeits and two pins.

Mount Pleasant fell to 1-15, they’re now 1-4 in Southeast Conference action.

Burlington improved to 9-3, they’re perfect in conference duals at 4-0.

Prep Wrestling: Wapello Sweeps at New London; Nikes Dominate

Wapello Sweeps New London Quad

Wapello earned wins over New London, Pekin and Van Buren County as the Indians brought out the brooms in last night’s quad at New London.

The host Tigers took down Van Buren County and Pekin.

Zach Harbison took out the do-it-yourself kit going 3-0 on the night individually with two falls and a forfeit.

New London was led by Josh Glendening, who finished 3-0 with three falls.

Of course Dominic and Marcel Lopez earned three wins with four tech falls combined between the two of them.

Gage Burden picked up a fall and two forfeits at 113-pounds.

Notre Dame Spoils Party in Wayland 

The third-ranked Notre Dame Nikes earned their second straight Super Conference dual meet championship, beating Mediapolis and WACO yesterday in Wayland.

Isaiah Fenton, Blaine Frazier, Sam West, River Belger, C.J. Walrath, C.J Davis and Carter West were all double winners for the Nikes.

WACO went 1-1 on the night, taking down the Bulldogs 60-24.

Jonah Clark went 2-0 with two falls for the Warriors, while freshman phenom Louden Huisenga, John Rice and Drew Diers all went undefeated, as well.

Mediapolis’ Quinten Aney went 2-0 with a fall and decision victory. Grady Gunn pinned both of his opponents wrestling for the Bulldogs at 126 pounds.

Columbus Sweeps in Riverside

Second-ranked 120-pounder Lane Scorpil went 3-0 with two falls and a forfeit helping guide Columbus Community/Winfield-Mount Union to three wins at Highland’s quadrangular yesterday.

Ty Scorpil and Ethan Palmer also picked up three wins for the Wildcats.

Columbus won 45-30 over Louisa-Muscatine, 51-18 over Cardinal and 51-18 over the host Huskies.

Prep Basketball: Danville, New London Set for Box Office Night

Tonight will be box office stuff when Danville meets New London in a Super Conference doubleheader.

The evening will start with the girls’ clash, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

New London is still seeking win number one on the year behind new head coach Terry Hester.

They’ve made some strides over the course of the season and have recently gotten guard Ashlyn McSorely back into the rotation.

Junior Natalie Burden is averaging 7.0 points per game to lead New London.

The Danville girls’ are lead by seniors Makenzie Morris and Ava Smith, both hovering right around nine points per game.

The Bears are coming off a Tuesday win over Holy Trinity, entering tonight at 6-10.

They’ve won the last three straight in the series.

In the nightcap, No. 10 Danville will look to keep their dream season going when they hook up with Blaise Porter and a healthy Kade Benjamin.

The Bears are 14-1 on the year, while New London enters 12-1.

Danville is paced by senior guard Drake Johnson, averaging 13.6 points per game. Caiden Gourley scores 13.3 points per game, while senior Sawyer Nelson is averaging a double-double at 10 points and 10 rebounds per game.

New London junior guard Blaise Porter, who holds Division I offers from Bryan University and IUPUI, is scoring 19.4 points per game to lead the Tigers.

Kade Benjamin is second with 16.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

New London has won four straight between the two schools — but this is a whole different Danville group.

Both games can be heard on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Coverage will begin at 5:45 p.m.

Nathan Bloechl and Kent Bennett will have the call.

Other action in the Super Conference tonight will see:

  • Van Buren County at Cardinal
  • Highland at Columbus
  • Pekin at Hillcrest Academy
  • Central Lee at Holy Trinity
  • Lone Tree at Louisa-Muscatine
  • West Burlington at WACO
  • Winfield-Mount Union at Wapello

Prep Basketball: Mount Pleasant Battles Keokuk in Home-and-Home

In the Southeast Conference tonight, the Mount Pleasant boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will take on Keokuk in a home-and-home affair.

The girls’ will be at Mount Pleasant while the boys’ will travel to Keokuk.

Tonight marks the first action of the week for both teams, who have had ample time to get their legs right before the stretch run.

Mike Davis’ Keokuk girls’ are 12-3 on the year and are currently ranked No. 11 in Class 4A in the latest IGHSAU poll.

They took down Mount Pleasant 73-40 earlier this year but the Panthers have won four of five — their best stretch of the year.

Both games tonight will begin at 7:30 p.m.

College Basketball: Iowa Wesleyan at Bacone College Today

The Iowa Wesleyan men’s and women’s basketball teams will be in Lincoln, Illinois today for the CAC Clash today — with both teams hooking up with Bacone College.

The Wesleyan women, 12-4 on the year will tip first, with the men to follow.

Bacone’s women are 1-22 on the year, their men’s program is 1-20.

Today’s games will tip at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Helen Loy Gipple

By Theresa Rose · Friday, January 28th, 2022 at 12:11 pm CDT

Helen Loy Gipple, 65, of Sun Prairie, WI, formerly of Winfield, passed away Tuesday January 11th, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City with family by her side.

>  Helen was born June 30, 1956 in Mt. Pleasant to Jack and Mildred (Owens) Gipple. She was raised on a farm northeast of Winfield with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Helen graduated from WMU in 1974 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Northeast Missouri State University.

>  Helen worked for Oscar Meyer, Kraft, and finished her career working in sales at NSF International.

>  Helen had many interests and hobbies. She collected antiques and enjoyed sewing. She loved to cook, spending many hours teaching her great niece and nephews. Helen loved to camp, always having a humorous story about her friends in Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Helen loved Chihuahuas, having rescued many over the years. Helen enjoyed board games, more so if she won. She had a laugh that won’t be forgotten.

>  Helen was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, one brother, and one sister. She is survived by one brother Sam (Carol) Gipple of Cedar Rapids, and on sister Mary (Gayle) Jensen of Ashland, Nebraska, many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Two Arrested in Washington Shooting

By Theresa Rose · Friday, January 28th, 2022 at 12:10 pm CDT

On January 7, 2022, Kenneth James, 41, of Coralville, Iowa, was shot as he was sitting in
his car in a parking lot in the 600 block of West Adams Street in Washington, Iowa.
As a result of the investigation law enforcement learned Jaden Miller, 17, of Columbus
Junction and Mya Wright, 19, of Iowa City conspired to commit a robbery against James
after inviting James to Washington for a drug deal. During the course of the attempted
robbery, Miller shot James one time in the torso.
Both Wright and Miller were arrested on Thursday, January 27, and face charges of
Attempt to Commit Murder and Robbery First Degree. Both charges are Class B Felonies
and may be punishable by up to 25 years in prison on each charge. Both remain in
custody on $500,000 cash only bond.
The investigation continues and additional charges are possible.
The Washington Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
were assisted in the investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office,
Washington County Attorney’s Office, and the Columbus Junction Police Department.

NOTE: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the person charged is presumed
innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Show Choir Season Begins

By Theresa Rose · Friday, January 28th, 2022 at 11:59 am CDT

The Mount Pleasant High School Show Choir InMotion will get their first taste of competition this Saturday at The Big Dance Invitational at Davenport North High School. InMotion will be among 17 groups attending and is scheduled to perform at 12:15 pm.  The competition begins at 9:00 am, with the top six ensembles from the daytime round performing again in the finals that begin at 8:15 pm.

On February 5 InMotion will be hosting 19 groups coming to Mount Pleasant for the “Music in Motion” Invitational.

County Trash Management To Change

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at 10:29 pm CDT

The Henry County Board of Supervisors received a letter from Mike Prottsman announcing that March 26, 2022 will be the last day his company, Prottsman Sanitation, will handle collection of rural residents’ trash.  Supervisor Marc Lindeen said Thursday morning the County will be sending out Request for Proposal in order to find another company to take over management of county refuse and recycling. Lindeen also said the Supervisors don’t know how long it will take to replace the services provided by Prottsman for approximately the last 10 year. He warns there may be a brief period of time when trash and recycling services are unavailable.

Heating Issues at Winfield Mt. Union

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at 10:10 pm CDT

Winfield Mt. Union is experiencing an issue with the HVAC system. The current issue affects the middle floor on the east side of the building. The district continues to work on fixing the issue. Please make sure students dress warmly for school on Friday. Classes in rooms that are too cold have been relocated in the building and instruction continues. The district will provide updates.

Henry County Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at 4:33 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: ____1-27-2022_____

JAIL COUNT

28_ Henry County Inmates

56_ Out of County Contract Inmates

84 TOTAL

William R. “Bill” Luzadder

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at 2:44 pm CDT

William R. “Bill” Luzadder, 91, of Hannibal, Missouri and formerly of the Lockridge and Fairfield communities, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant with Rev. Earl Swigart and Jeff Murphy officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time at the Murphy Funeral Home.  Burial will be held at the Glasgow Cemetery at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the Glasgow Cemetery Association in his memory.

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