Girls’ Basketball: No. 7 Notre Dame Rolls Past New London, Other Prep Finals

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 1:03 pm CDT

No. 7 Notre Dame 78, New London 45

Notre Dame vaulted out to a 40-11 lead after one quarter and put it in cruise control the rest of the way for a 78-45 win over New London last night.

Quincy University recruit Megan Harrell had 18 points to lead Notre Dame while Gabby Deery chipped in with 12.

New London came back to outscore Notre Dame 24-20 in the second half behind 19 points from Emma Nye.

Natalie Burden added nine.

New London is 0-13.

Notre Dame stayed unblemished at 9-0.

Winfield-Mount Union 60, Columbus 31 

Bradie Buffington led a quartet of Lady Wolves in double figures with 17 points as Winfield-Mount Union got by Columbus 60-31 last night.

Jobey Malone, Keely Malone and Keetyn Townsley all joined Buffington in double digits.

Lily Coil paced the Wildcats with 14.

The Lady Wolves stayed hot, they’re now 10-2.

Columbus slumped to 2-9.

Central Lee 43, WACO 34 

Alivia Myhre scorched WACO for 18 points as Central Lee continued playing strong basketball with a 43-34 win over the Warriors last night.

Ellah Kissell was the high-point player for WACO with 12 while Grace Coble chipped in with nine.

Central Lee is now 6-3 — they’ll get a tilt with Cardinal Friday night.

WACO will host Notre Dame.

The Warriors are 5-5.

Other prep finals:

  • Wapello 48, Holy Trinity 45
  • Lone Tree 52, Hillcrest Academy 40
  • Mediapolis 53, Louisa-Muscatine 33
  • Danville 55, Cardinal 39
  • West Burlington 58, Van Buren County 33

College Basketball: Wesleyan Holds Off LCU’s Second Half Surge

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 1:03 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant — Lincoln Christian outscored Iowa Wesleyan 37-30 in the second half and trimmed a 17-point Wesleyan lead to just two, but the Tigers sunk some clutch free to earn a gutsy 79-72 win over the Red Lions yesterday afternoon.

Dylan Hurley paced the Tigers with 15 points while former New London prep Alex Dentlinger chipped in with 13.

Greenville transfer Marvin Bateman ended with 11 points and hit the the dagger three, giving Wesleyan a nine point lead with just over 3:00 to play in the game.

Josh Donaldson had a game-high 27 points, including a number of highlight real jams to pace the Red Lions.

Wesleyan is now 6-11 on the season.

Alex Huisman’s bunch will next be in action Friday, January 7th at the Crowley Ridge Classic where the Tigers will take on Northern New Mexico College.

College Volleyball: Iowa Names Jim Barnes Head Volleyball Coach

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 1:02 pm CDT

Iowa City — The University of Iowa Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Jim Barnes as the new head coach of the Hawkeye volleyball program.

Barnes is the 11th head coach of the program.

Barnes arrives in Iowa City after spending six seasons (2016-21) at the helm of the Tulane volleyball program.

Before Tulane, Barnes spent 11 seasons as the head coach at Baylor (2004-15), where he became the program’s all-time win leader with 181 victories.

Iowa ended their fall season with a record of 6-24.

Henry County RSVP Joins Nation in Volunteer Action for MLK Day of Service

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 12:51 pm CDT

RSVP of Henry County is collecting donations for the Mount Pleasant schools.

RSVP is leading Henry County Iowa residents in

a donation drive to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. Henry County residents will be joined by hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the country as part of the 27th annual MLK Day of Service.

 

“This is an opportunity to follow Dr. King’s call to create a Beloved Community right here in Mount Pleasant,” said Lindsey Ford, the director of Henry County RSVP. “Volunteer service is a powerful tool that builds strong communities, as well as a resourceful way of meeting the needs of our community. Volunteering can happy at any age, and this is just one way we can support the children of Mount Pleasant.”

 

At the beginning of the school year, the school system gets an influx of supplies. By January, supplies are running low, and several more months of school remain. Teachers and staff often end up using their own money to purchase needed supplies. Some suggested items that can assist the remainder of the school year include Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, Chapstick, and flushable wipes. All donations can be brought to The Fellowship Cup, by January 14th, so they can be delivered to the schools on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 17th.

 

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action. When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the March on Washington, he described a “fierce urgency of now.”

 

More than 50 years later, his words have renewed meaning. They remind us that we are stronger when we march forward, together.  The global pandemic has opened our eyes wider to the inequity in our world. The time is now to act with swift urgency to deliver on the promise of Dr. King’s example and mission.

Sports, Wednesday, January 5th

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 12:33 pm CDT

Prep Basketball: New London Cruises, Other Prep Finals:

New London 69, Notre Dame 48 

Kade Benjamin had 18 points, while Blaise Porter and Devon Swanson each added 14 as New London rolled to a 69-48 Super Conference South Division win over Notre Dame last night.

Despite playing a three overtime classic the night before against Mount Pleasant, the Tigers jumped on the gas pedal early, staking themselves out to a 21-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Notre Dame slashed the lead to seven at the break but New London went on a 25-10 third quarter run to salt the game away.

Jackson Brent led Notre Dame with 11 points with Matt Booten adding nine.

New London improved to 8-0 with the victory.

Notre Dame is now 4-5.

WACO 69, Central Lee 28

WACO raced to an early lead and never looked back as the Warriors started the New Year with a 69-28 win over Central Lee last night.

The Warriors went on a 47-13 run in the second half to effectively end the game.

WACO is now 7-2 while Central Lee dropped to 0-8.

Winfield-Mount Union 64, Columbus 11 

Abram Edwards poured in 20 points and seven rebounds while Cam Buffington finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds as Winfield-Mount Union beat Columbus 64-11.

The Wolves went on a 28-1 second quarter run to remove all doubt.

Winfield-Mount Union moved to 7-1.

Columbus is 3-5.

Other prep finals:

  • Wapello 40, Holy Trinity 38
  • Hillcrest Academy 66, Lone Tree 44
  • Mediapolis 49, Louisa-Muscatine 13
  • Danville 46, Cardinal 37
  • West Burlington 81, Van Buren County 42

Girls’ Basketball: No. 7 Notre Dame Rolls Past New London, Other Prep Finals:

No. 7 Notre Dame 78, New London 45

Notre Dame vaulted out to a 40-11 lead after one quarter and put it in cruise control the rest of the way for a 78-45 win over New London last night.

Quincy University recruit Megan Harrell had 18 points to lead Notre Dame while Gabby Deery chipped in with 12.

New London came back to outscore Notre Dame 24-20 in the second half behind 19 points from Emma Nye.

Natalie Burden added nine.

New London is 0-13.

Notre Dame stayed unblemished at 9-0.

Winfield-Mount Union 60, Columbus 31 

Bradie Buffington led a quartet of Lady Wolves in double figures with 17 points as Winfield-Mount Union got by Columbus 60-31 last night.

Jobey Malone, Keely Malone and Keetyn Townsley all joined Buffington in double digits.

Lily Coil paced the Wildcats with 14.

The Lady Wolves stayed hot, they’re now 10-2.

Columbus slumped to 2-9.

Central Lee 43, WACO 34 

Alivia Myhre scorched WACO for 18 points as Central Lee continued playing strong basketball with a 43-34 win over the Warriors last night.

Ellah Kissell was the high-point player for WACO with 12 while Grace Coble chipped in with nine.

Central Lee is now 6-3 — they’ll get a tilt with Cardinal Friday night.

WACO will host Notre Dame.

The Warriors are 5-5.

Other prep finals:

  • Wapello 48, Holy Trinity 45
  • Lone Tree 52, Hillcrest Academy 40
  • Mediapolis 53, Louisa-Muscatine 33
  • Danville 55, Cardinal 39
  • West Burlington 58, Van Buren County 33

College Basketball: Wesleyan Holds Off LCU’s Second Half Surge:

Lincoln Christian outscored Iowa Wesleyan 37-30 in the second half and trimmed a 17-point Wesleyan lead to just two, but the Tigers sunk some clutch free to earn a gutsy 79-72 win over the Red Lions yesterday afternoon.

Dylan Hurley paced the Tigers with 15 points while former New London prep Alex Dentlinger chipped in with 13.

Greenville transfer Marvin Bateman ended with 11 points and hit the the dagger three, giving Wesleyan a nine point lead with just over 3:00 to play in the game.

Josh Donaldson had a game-high 27 points, including a number of highlight real jams to pace the Red Lions.

Wesleyan is now 6-11 on the season.

Alex Huisman’s bunch will next be in action Friday, January 7th at the Crowley Ridge Classic where the Tigers will take on Northern New Mexico College.

College Volleyball: Iowa Names Jim Barnes Head Volleyball Coach:

The University of Iowa Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Jim Barnes as the new head coach of the Hawkeye volleyball program.

Barnes is the 11th head coach of the program.

Barnes arrives in Iowa City after spending six seasons (2016-21) at the helm of the Tulane volleyball program.

Before Tulane, Barnes spent 11 seasons as the head coach at Baylor (2004-15), where he became the program’s all-time win leader with 181 victories.

Iowa ended their fall season with a record of 6-24.

 

Alice J. Driscoll

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 5:37 pm CDT

Alice J. Driscoll, 81, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 8:36 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at Sunnybrook in Fort Madison, Iowa.

She was born on July 3, 1940 in West Point, Iowa, the daughter of Al and Gertrude (Clemons) Brune. On February 13, 1965, she married Thomas Driscoll at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa.

Survivors include her husband: Tom; one son: Mike (Rachelle) Driscoll of McGregor, Iowa; one daughter: Kim (Doug) Ensminger of Argyle, Iowa; four grandchildren: Zach, Emma, Olivia and Weston; two sisters: Jane Devinger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Judy (Don) Kaltefleiter of West Point, Iowa; two brothers: Don Brune of West Point, Iowa and David (Linda) Brune of West Point, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Alice graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in West Point and Burlington’s School of Nursing. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point and the Donnellson American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed nursing, playing cards, scrapbooking, cooking and most of all her family and grandchildren.

Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. that evening.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrant.

Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in West Point.

A memorial has been established in her memory to the Central Lee Foundation for a nursing scholarship.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 4:56 pm CDT

Wayland City Council meeting, Wednesday, January 5

7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall

 

1.Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of December 15 , 2021
b. Bills for Payment/Calendar Year Wages/IRS 2022 Mileage Rate (.585)
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
h. Annual Museum Report
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The
Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
a.
5. New Business
a. Consider Quote to Purchase CGI Gas Leak Detectors
b. Adopt Updated (Work Comp) Return-to-Work Policy
c. Consider No Parking Regulations at SW Corner of Jefferson and 3rd Street (Waymar)
d. Review/Approve Cash Rent Bid Form Agreement and Tentative Contacts
e. Appointments: Council Liaison to P & Z; Dept. Heads; Mayor Pro-Tem;
Clerk/Purchasing Agent/Zoning Administrator; Utility/Deputy Clerk; Treasurer;
Health Officer; Animal Control Officer; E911 and Emergency Management
Representatives.
6. Building Permits – non

Barbara J. “Barb” Troutman

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 3:54 pm CDT

Barbara J. “Barb” Troutman, 84, of Fort Madison, formerly of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa with daughter Sherri and son Bob by her side.

She was born on December 11, 1937, in Bonaparte, Iowa, at her parent’s home. She was the daughter of Louise, Sr. and Bessie (Winters) Parker. On June 9, 1954, she married the love of her life, Gerald “Bud” Troutman. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2016, after sixty-two years of marriage.

Survivors include her daughter: Sherri (Armando) Hernandez of Fort Madison, Iowa; two sons: Robert (Deb) Troutman of Keosauqua, Iowa and Dennis (Peggy) Troutman of Bonaparte, Iowa; nine grandsons; seven great granddaughters; four great grandsons and many nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by her sister: Beverly (Dan) Medaris of Bonaparte, Iowa; brothers: Ron (Kim) Parker of Fort Madison, Iowa and Rick (Lori) Parker of Salem, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister: Carolyn Morris and three brothers: Louis Jr. (Margaret) Parker, Gary (Selma) Parker and Don (Sandy) Parker.

Barbara was a 1955 graduate of Bonaparte High School.  She was a lifelong member of the Bonaparte Presbyterian Church.  Barbara and her husband Bud ran a Service Station in Bonaparte, Iowa for over sixty-two years.  During the sixty-two years of business, Barb and Bud met hundreds of people and enjoyed many generations of each family.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Her body has been entrusted to the Crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation

An open visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington. The family will not be present due to COVID restrictions.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Bonaparte Cemetery in Bonaparte with rev. ellis andrews officiating.

A memorial has been established in her memory for the Bonaparte Cemetery and can be mailed to the family at:  Schmitz Funeral Home, PO Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.