Women’s College Basketball: Clark Tabbed B1G Player of the Week

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 1:02 pm CDT

Iowa City — University of Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Clark has tallied 26-career Big Ten weekly honors in her two-year career in Iowa City.

In two games last week, Clark, a Des Moines, Iowa, native averaged 30.5 points, 8.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds.

Clark and the Hawkeyes return to action Thursday, January 13th in West Lafayette, Indiana, as they take on the Purdue Boilermakers.

Tip is set for 6:00 p.m.

Men’s College Basketball: Iowa State Readies for Road Test at KU

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 1:02 pm CDT

Lawrence (KS.) — The Iowa State basketball team returns to the court tonight when the Clones travel to Lawrence to hook up with No. 9 Kansas in a huge Big 12 showdown.

Iowa State is 13-2 on the year, but 1-2 in Big 12 play after a road loss Saturday to Oklahoma.

Kansas enters 12-2, they’re 1-1 in conference action.

Tonight’s game will tip at 7:00 p.m.

You can listen on FM 98.5/AM 1130 with pre-game set for 6:00 p.m.

Sports, Tuesday, January 11th

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 12:29 pm CDT

Prep Girls’ Basketball: Mount Pleasant Rolls to Easy Win; Other Prep Finals:

Mount Pleasant used a 25-7 run over two quarters to roll to an easy 43-28 over Holy Trinity last night.

The Panthers goose-egged the Crusaders in the second quarter to open up a 12-point halftime lead.

Andrea Lopreato posted a monster line, finishing with 19 points, 16 rebounds and five assists to lead Mount Pleasant.

Kenna Lamm chipped in with 12 points and four boards, while Elsie Lange had six points and eight rebounds.

Monday also marked the return of star guard Tristian Shull.

Shull was limited in her return, but finished with two points and two rebounds.

The Panthers, now 5-7, have won four of their last five.

They’ll get a test with Fairfield Friday night in a game you can hear on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Holy Trinity was led by Mary Kate Bendlage’s nine points and six rebounds.

The Crusaders are now 7-5.

No. 7 (1A) Notre Dame 56, Washington 30 

Lauren Krieger finished with 15 points while Megan Harrell and Gabby Deery chipped in with 10 as the seventh-ranked Nikes rolled to a 56-30 win over Washington last night.

Notre Dame jumped out to a 22-0 lead after one quarter, putting a stranglehold on the tilt.

Kaylie Long had 12 to lead Washingt0n.

The Nikes stayed unbeaten, they’re now 11-0.

Washington fell to 1-9.

No. 11 (2A) Mediapolis 63, Danville 53

Liz Lane scored a game-high 23 points to propel No. 11 (2A) Mediapolis to a 63-53 win over Danville yesterday.

Hallie Mohr added 17 points while Jaydon Wirt chipped in with six.

Danville, now 5-6, was led by Ava Smith’s 18 points.

Gracie Walker finished with nine.

Mediapolis remained unblemished, they’re 11-0.

Danville dropped to 5-6.

Boys’ Prep Basketball: Trent’s 23 Lifts Mount Pleasant; Other Prep Finals:

Dewon Trent scored a game-high 23 points as Mount Pleasant snapped a five-game losing skid in a 53-45 triumph over Albia last night.

The Panther “Big Three” showed out, with Owen Vansickel adding 14 points while Payton Hagans chipped in with nine.

It was Mount Pleasant’s first win since before the holiday break.

They’ve also played the third toughest schedule to do date in the state, per Varsity Bound.

Now 3-7, the Panthers will head back to Southeast Conference play on Friday, when they take on Max Weaton and the Fairfield Trojans.

No. 3 (4A) Washington 61, Notre Dame 44

Fresh off a win over No. 3 Ballard over the weekend, Washington stayed hot with a 61-44 win over Notre Dame last night in a Super Conference – Southeast Conference crossover.

Ethan Patterson pumped in a game-high 20 points, while Kasen Bailey added 18.

Liam Delaney had 18 to lead the Nikes.

Washington moved to 10-1 — their lone loss coming to Fort Madison.

Notre Dame is 4-7, they’ll get Trey Magnani and the Van Buren County Warriors on Friday.

Prep Basketball: Quieter Tuesday Slate:

In a quieter Tuesday slate than usual, WACO and Winfield-Mount Union return to action.

Here’s a look at the full regional schedule for tonight:

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

All Super Conference matchups will be girl-boy doubleheaders, with the girls’ getting underway at 6:00 p.m. and the boys’ at 7:30 p.m.

Girls’ Golf: Mount Pleasant Names Dingman New Head Coach:

The Mount Pleasant Community School Board formally approved the hiring of Jordyn Dingman as the next head coach of the girls’ golf program.

Dingman takes the program over following the retirement of long-time coach Kirby Booton.

Dingman will inherit a team that competed fiercely in Southeast Conference action last year and sent Ellie Liechty to the State Golf Tournament.

Women’s College Basketball: Clark Tabbed B1G Player of the Week:

University of Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Clark has tallied 26-career Big Ten weekly honors in her two-year career in Iowa City.

In two games last week, Clark, a Des Moines, Iowa, native averaged 30.5 points, 8.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds.

Clark and the Hawkeyes return to action Thursday, January 13th in West Lafayette, Indiana, as they take on the Purdue Boilermakers.

Tip is set for 6:00 p.m.

Men’s College Basketball: Iowa State Readies for Road Test at KU:

The Iowa State basketball team returns to the court tonight when the Clones travel to Lawrence to hook up with No. 9 Kansas in a huge Big 12 showdown.

Iowa State is 13-2 on the year, but 1-2 in Big 12 play after a road loss Saturday to Oklahoma.

Kansas enters 12-2, they’re 1-1 in conference action.

Tonight’s game will tip at 7:00 p.m.

You can listen on FM 98.5/AM 1130 with pre-game set for 6:00 p.m.

Arline F. Osborne

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 12:04 pm CDT

Arline F. Osborne, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

A visitation will take place from 2-8 PM on Friday, January 14, at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 13 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. A memorial service will take place in the Spring of 2022 at the Church of the Open Bible, 306 N. Cherry St., Mt. Pleasant. Inurnment will be in the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Church of the Open Bible           . On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com

Shooting Investigation Update

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 10th, 2022 at 10:30 pm CDT

The Washington Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation continue
their investigation into the shooting that occurred shortly after 8pm on Friday, January 7, 2022.
Kenneth R. James, 41, of Coralville has been identified as the victim in this incident.
James reported he was in the parking lot of the Woodridge Apartments, 601/603 West Adams in
Washington waiting for an acquaintance when a lone male approached the driver’s side of his
vehicle and fired one shot into the driver’s side window, striking James in the left torso.
James then left the area, eventually crashing his vehicle at the intersection of South Iowa and
East Monroe, where he called 9-1-1 and was located and transported to the University of Iowa
Hospital for treatment of his injury.
Officials believe this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
Investigators continue to follow-up on leads and anyone with information is asked to contact the
Washington Police Department at 319-653-2107.

Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 10th, 2022 at 9:57 pm CDT

AGENDA
January 11, 2022
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
Resolution to Purchase New Motorgrader
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Update

Caralee Beames

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 10th, 2022 at 9:46 pm CDT

Caralee Beames, 90, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the Klein Center in West Burlington.

Caralee was born on August 31, 1931, in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Veldie and Opal (Newman) Sunderman. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1949. On July 7, 1950, Caralee was united in marriage to Don Beames in Kahoka, Missouri. She worked at the Mount Pleasant Telephone Company for eight years. She worked at Candy Lane Preschool, Smitty’s Cleaners for 2 years, and subsequently, Caralee worked as a teller supervisor for Henry County Savings Bank, later renamed Firstar Bank, for 28 years, retiring in 1997.  Caralee was a longtime, devout member of the First Presbyterian Church since becoming a member in 1959. She was an elder, served on the Parish Life Committee and a member of the Presbyterian Women. Additionally, Caralee was a member of James Harlan Questers, Henry County Nature Society, South Center Club, JS Club, and San Souci Club.

Caralee is survived by her son Joseph and his wife Lisa, of West Burlington; three grandchildren, Emily (Nate) Hall, Honolulu, HI, Olivia (Adam) Winge, Iowa City, IA, and Don (Liz) Beams, West Branch, IA; and eight great-grandchildren, Tucker, Lena, and Edison Hall, Jaxon and Vivian Winge, Chase, Lila, and Charlie Beames.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Don.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Trey Hegar officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday January 13, 2022 at Olson Powell Memorial Chapel from 1:00-7:00 PM with family present from 5:00-7:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established for First Presbyterian Church and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Juveniles Accused of Stealing Vehicle

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 10th, 2022 at 2:48 pm CDT

On January 6, 2022, at approximately 16:55 hours, the Christamore House located on S Iris Rd in Mt Pleasant IA reported two runaways from their facility. At approximately 18:00 hours, a vehicle on E Linden Dr was reported stolen. The two juveniles had been observed in the area immediately prior to the theft. Footprints from the two juveniles went from the Christamore House to two other locations where burglaries were committed or attempted. The tracks then went to the stolen car location.

The juveniles returned back to the Christamore House around 2:00 hours. Law enforcement was notified of their return around 7:30 hours. It was determined that the juveniles had stolen the car and purse from a vehicle and driven to Biggsville Illinois and left the car at a gas station. Henderson County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the recovery of the vehicle.

The owners of the thefts were able to retrieve most of their items back. The two juveniles (male and female) are from the Dubuque area. They were both charged with Theft 2nd and Burglary 3rd. The Juvenile Courts from Dubuque were notified of the crimes but have not placed the juveniles in a locked facility yet.

Later on January 7, 2022, the female juvenile and another female juvenile from Dubuque ran away again and were eventually caught after a foot chase near the 2200 block of E Washington St.

The Mt Pleasant PD encourages people to lock the vehicles and residences. Anyone who sees suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Mt Pleasant PD at 319 385-1450.