Prep Wrestling: Panthers 0-3 at North Mahaska; Other Dual Results

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, January 7th, 2022 at 2:29 pm CDT

KILJ — The Mount Pleasant wrestling team went 0-3 yesterday with losses to Iowa Valley, Sigourney-Keota and North Mahaska in New Sharon.

Bowen Davis was on fire for the Panthers despite the trio of dual losses.

Davis, wrestling at 138-pounds, earned two fall victories and a major decision. Gannon McNamee also won three matches, McNamee picked up two falls and a forfeit.

Carson Coleman picked up two decision wins and a fall, as well.

Columbus-WMU, WACO Each Pick Up One Dual Win

Columbus-Winfield Mount-Union edged Washington 33-30, while WACO defeated Columbus 37-33 at yesterday’s Washington quadrangular.

Second-ranked 120-pounder Lane Scorpil paced the Wildcats with three fall victories. Ty Scorpil, wrestling at 113, picked up two fall victories.

WACO was led by their terrific ranked duo of Jonah Clark, who at 220, pinned all three of his opponents. No. 10 Louiden Huisenga, a freshman, continued his outstanding season with two fall wins and a forfeit.

Fort Madison won the quad by going 3-0 in their three duals.

Mediapolis Earns One Win in Fairfield Triangular

Mediapolis bested Keokuk 48-36 as their lone win at yesterday’s triangular at Fairfield High School.

The Bulldogs saw their top-ranked 145 pounder Quinten Aney have another strong night.

Aney won both of his matches by fall.

160-pounder Levi Arnold did as well.

Prep Basketball: Mount Pleasant Battles Fort Madison in Pivotal SEC Tilt

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, January 7th, 2022 at 2:27 pm CDT

KILJ — Following a tough 77-74 three overtime loss to New London, the road does not get any easier for the Mount Pleasant boys’ basketball team as they get set to take on Fort Madison tonight in a huge Southeast Conference scrap.

The Panthers have lost four straight since their home win on December 10th against Keokuk.

Fort Madison, 7-0 on the year, narrowly escaped with a 47-45 win over Mount Pleasant back on December 3rd.

They’ve taken off since then, earning a resume building win over then No. 5 Washington.

The Bloodhounds are paced by their senior duo of Dayton Davis and Miles Dear.

Davis is averaging 17.6 points per game and is squarely in the Conference Player of the Year discussion. Dear is scoring 15.0 points per game and is one of the top assist men in the conference.

Mount Pleasant will look to get Owen Vansickel going in his second game of the new year. Vansickel, who came on strong at the end of last year is averaging 8.5 points per game but has shown flashes of brilliance.

The Panthers will need him to be at his best to pull off an upset over Fort Madison.

Tonight’s game will begin at 7:30 p.m.

You can listen on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Nathan Bloechl and Kent Bennett will have the call.

Curt Watson’s Panther girls’ will be at Fort Madison, with conference matchups being home-and-homes in the league.

They too will start at 7:30 p.m. and are aiming for their fourth consecutive win.

Other matchups tonight:

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

College Wrestling: No. 13 Iowa State Rolls Past Northwest Kansas Technical College

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, January 7th, 2022 at 2:27 pm CDT

Ames — No. 13 Iowa State (4-1, 0-0 Big 12) didn’t drop a match as it rolled past Northwest Kansas Technical College (0-5, 0-0 KJCCC) Thursday evening inside Hilton Coliseum, 56-0.

Seven Cyclones earned a fall in the contest, tying a school record that was set in 1919.

It was also the second-most points the program has ever scored in a dual, just behind the 57-points the club scored against New Mexico in 1998.

The Cyclones return to action in Hilton Coliseum Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. against CSU-Bakersfield.

Prep Bowling: Panther Girls Win, Boys’ Lose to Washington

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, January 7th, 2022 at 2:26 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant — The Mount Pleasant girls’ bowling team earned a team win over Washington yesterday, winning with 2,249 pins.

Eden Svoboda led the charge with a series 359.

Bethany Drury finished with a series 304.

In the boys’ contest Washington edged the Panthers by a mere 70 pins.

Nolan Myers paced the Panthers with a series 373.

Ethan Zieglowski led all bowlers with a Pete Weber-esque series 446.

Herman Clark Hays

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at 10:39 pm CDT

Herman Clark Hays, 83, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.

Clark was born November 20, 1938 in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Francis and Barbara (Westfall) Hays. He was raised on a farm southeast of Mount Pleasant and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1957. Clark was united in marriage to Peggy Sue Riley on February 28, 1960, at Wesley Chapel, in Mount Pleasant. He served in the Army Reserves during the Berlin Wall Crisis. Clark worked in southeast Iowa as a welder and steamfitter through Local 212 and 125 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. He was a 60-year member of the union and served on the executive board, health and welfare board, and taught welding classes. He was a 60-year member of the Congregational Church where he served on the trustee board. Clark was also a taxidermist for 45 years and was a founding member of the Iowa Taxidermist Association, serving as president for four years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his granddaughters, attending auctions, mushroom hunting, checking deer on trail cameras and was a devoted bow hunter for deer.

Clark is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Tracy (David) Owens of Ely; two granddaughters, Emily (Jim) Gratner of Indianapolis, IN, Suma Janecek of Cedar Rapids; three great grandsons, Lance, Miles and Nolan Gratner; a sister; four nephews and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and a sister.

A Funeral Service will be held, 1:30 pm, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Pastor Bryan Ketchay will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00 pm Friday, January 7, 2022, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The service will be livestreamed at Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at our website www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Masks are required for attendance. A memorial fund has been established for Pleasant Hill Cemetery and EveryStep Hospice.

School Policy Committee Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at 10:31 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant Community School District

POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office

1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102

Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

The Mount Pleasant Board of Education POLICY COMMITTEE will meet at 4:10pm on Friday, January 7, 2022, to review/discuss:

  1. First Reading of School Board Policy Series 800 Buildings and Sites
    1. Board Policy 801.2 Site Specifications
    2. Board Policy 802.5 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
  2. First Reading of New Board Policy 401.35 Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19
  3. Christamore Family Treatment Center Consortium Update
  4. Mount Pleasant Daycare After School Program Update
  5. Master Planning Update
    1. HVAC ESSER Funding
    2. January 12 and January 19 facility tours
    3. Request for Proposal – Traffic/Entrance/Exit Study at MPCHS

1-6-22 Henry County COVID-19 update

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at 10:28 pm CDT
Henry County cases remain high.
14-day positivity rate for individuals tested: 20.7%
14-day positivity rate for tests taken (includes duplicate tests): 10.6%
# of cases last 3 days: 54
# of cases last 7 days: 91
# of cases last 14 days: 194
These numbers do not include home tests taken. The flu is circulating also so please keep practicing safety measures! Cover your cough, wash your hands often, and stay home if you are sick!
51.7% of residents are fully vaccinated
47.2% of those have received booster doses
Getting vaccinated and boosted is proven to be effective and is your best protection against hospitalization and death! We have a walk-in clinic today (Jan 6th) until 5:30 with Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J. Find more information at healthyhenrycounty.org/covid or call us at 319-385-0779. #WeCanDoThis

Public Health shares January vaccine clinic schedule

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at 10:21 pm CDT

Henry County Public Health is planning a series of walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics in January. Clinics will be held at the Public Health office on Wednesdays from 1-3:30pm, Thursdays from 9am-3:30pm, and on Thursday January 20th from 9am-5:30pm. Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J vaccines will be available for anyone age 5 and older. Booster shots have now been approved for anyone age 12 and older if it has been at least 6 months since your 2nd shot of Moderna, at least 5 months since your 2nd shot of Pfizer, or at least 2 months since your J&J shot.

The emergence of the Omicron variant underscores the importance of vaccination, boosters, and preventive efforts to protect against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective in reducing risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. CDC recommendations on booster doses are based on the latest data, which show that booster doses significantly increase protection from the Omicron variant, with the goal of ensuring that people have optimal protection against COVID-19 infection, severe illness, and death.

Flu shots will also be given during the January clinic times for $35 unless they can bill your insurance. Public Health is located at 106 N. Jackson St. in Mt. Pleasant. Masks are encouraged, they ask that you limit additional family members not receiving vaccines, and please stay home if you or your child are sick. Visit HealthyHenryCounty.org/covid for more information or call 319-385-0779 during business hours. Follow Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty for regular updates.