Judith Ann Gaylord, 85, of New London, died Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Grand Canyon National Park Campground while visiting her grandson, Brad. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 am, Friday, May 16, 2025 at Elliott Chapel, New London. Procession to Sheridan Cemetery, rural Mt Union, will immediately follow.
May 12, 2025 – May 18, 2025
05/12/25
Luie Rosell
05/13/25
Pam Geeding
05/14/25
Joel Brown
05/14/25
Martha Ridenour
05/15/25
Tonya Stutsman
05/16/25
Ryan Lauer
05/16/25
Lincoln Haynes
05/16/25
Jan Towne (Grandma)
05/16/25
Jon Viev Mandujano (Granddaughter)
05/16/25
Shirley Langel - card shower send to: 1102 E Monroe St MtP
05/17/25
Weslie Shaffer
05/18/25
Mark Mitchell
05/18/25
Matt Mitchell
Sports, May 10th
High School Track
Danville, Columbus, New London, Wapello, and Winfield-Mt. Union will make the trip to WACO for their state qualifying meet on Thursday, May 15th.
Mt. Pleasant will host their state qualifying meet on Thursday with Fairfield and West Burlington/Notre Dame participating.
Mediapolis will travel to Monticello, Van Buren County will go to Wayne, and Central Lee will make the trip to PCM for their state qualifying meets on Thursday.
High School Tennis
The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will venture to Fairfield on Monday, May 12th, for individual regionals.
The Fairfield boys’ team will host the District singles and doubles tournament on Wednesday, May 14th, with Mt. Pleasant making the trip.
High School Golf
The New London girls’ team was defeated by Wapello yesterday 223-212. The Arrows were led by Emma Gerhardt’s 47 as Emmalin Marshall carded a 48.
The Central Lee boys’ team will host a tournament today with Van Buren County and Holy Trinity Catholic competing.
The Southeast Iowa Super Conference girls’ tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 12th.
The Fairfield girls’ team will compete on Monday against Centerville at home.
The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will compete in their SEC tournament on Wednesday, May 14th.
In Class 1A, Winfield-Mt. Union will host their Sectional meet on Wednesday with Danville, Holy Trinity Catholic, New London, WACO, and Wapello making the trip.
Mediapolis, Central Lee, Columbus, and Van Buren County will make the trip to Pella for their Class 2A sectional meet.
The Mt. Pleasant and Burlington Notre Dame boys’ teams will head to Washington, while the Fairfield boys’ team will make the trip to Knoxville for their Class 3A District Qualifiers on Wednesday.
High School Soccer
The Mediapolis girls’ team crushed Wapello last night 7-0. The Bulldogs will face off against Canton on Monday, May 12th, at 4:30 pm at home.
Columbus will compete against Wapello on Monday with the girls playing first at 5 pm with the boys’ game to follow.
The WACO boys’ team fell to #6 Burlington Notre Dame last night 8-2.
The boys’ SEISC tournament is slated to start on Tuesday, May 13th.
The Central Lee boys’ team will face off against Hillcrest Academy today at home at 10:30 am.
Mt. Pleasant will take on Fort Madison on Monday with the girls’ team at home and the boys on the road.
Fairfield will compete against Burlington on Monday with the boys at home and the girls on the road.
The Central Lee girls’ team will host Burlington Notre Dame on Monday with game time at 5 pm.
Southeastern Community College
The baseball team advanced in the Region 11 tournament as the Blackhawks handled Des Moines Area Community College 10-2. Maddux Frese pitched a complete game, allowing only two runs on four hits and striking out nine on the mound. The Bears had former Van Buren County star Jackson Manning swat a two-run homer. The Blackhawks will take on Northeast Community College today at 3:30 pm with the winner advancing to the Region 11 championship game scheduled for tomorrow, May 11th, at noon.
This Day in Sports History
1870 – Jem Mace defends his heavyweight crown against Irish champ Joe Coburn, it lasts 1 hour and 17 minutes and neither is struck by a punch.
2018 – Rafael Nadal breaks John McEnroe’s record for successive set wins on a single surface (49 on carpet) with 6-3, 6-4 win over Diego Schwartzman at the Madrid Open (clay).
2023 – Boston Red Sox reliever Kenley Jansen becomes the seventh MLB pitcher to earn 400 career saves, in a 5-2 victory over the Braves in Atlanta.
Old Hwy 34 Closure West of MP
The Henry County Engineers Office has announced a road closure beginning Monday, May 12th. The construction project is slated for Old Hwy 34 from Benton Avenue west to Lockridge (Jefferson County).
The road will be closed to through traffic. The project will consist of removing the existing road top and placing a lift of rock/sealcoat.
Questions can be answered at 319-385-0762.
Meetings Scheduled for Next Week
Mt. Pleasant Community School District School Board will meet in regular session at 6pm on Monday, May 12th. The meeting is held in the Media Center of the Mt. Pleasant High School, 2104 S. Grand Avenue. Items on the agenda include end of the school year activities and approval to adopt a middle school English/Language Arts Curriculum.
The New London City Council will meet in regular session at 6pm on Monday, May 12th in the city office at 112 W. Main Street. This meeting is open to the public.
The Henry County Public Health Board will meet on Wednesday, May 14th at 12:30pm. This meeting is open to the public.
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet on Thursday, May 15th at 9am at the Courthouse. This meeting is open to the public.
Special MP School Board Election Tuesday, 5/13/25
The Mt. Pleasant Community School District School Board Special Election to fill the vacant seat will be held Tuesday, May 13. Voting is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant. Early voting will close at 4:30pm on Monday, May 12th,.
Candidates to fill the seat, Todd Liechty and Mark Overberg, both stress the importance of transparency, communication, and student-focused leadership as top priorities for their campaigns.
Iowa DOT – 75 Deaths on Iowa Roadways This Year
The Iowa Department of Transportation reports 75 deaths on Iowa Roadways so far this year. The is an increase of 6 deaths since last Friday. The DOT advises situational awareness while driving and offers these tips as we head toward the summer months:
- Scan your surroundings and pay attention to pedestrians, cyclists, and any objects in the roadway.
- Eliminate distractions by putting the phone away, avoid eating, and limit conversations with passengers.
- Emotions, stress, and fatigue can reduce situational awareness.
- Maintain safe speeds and following distances.
- Check your blind spots.
- Be a defensive driver.
Mother’s Day History
President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation of the first National Mother’s Day just before the start of World War I in 1914. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May and is a Day to honor mothers with messages and flowers. The white carnation was first established as the emblem for Mother’s Day. This year, the moon is aligning with Mother’s Day, May 11th. The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon, among other names, because spring is when plants start blooming. This year, by chance, the flower moon shines brightly for Mother’s Day on Sunday.