Sports, May 13th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 at 6:28 am CDT

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 competed in their Individual Regionals yesterday and Bethany Drury finished the day 2-1. The Panther swept Mady Emmet of Fort Madison and battled Brylie Lindberg of Davis County after dropping the first set, winning the tiebreaker 10-2, before dropping her quarterfinal matchup. The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will travel back to Fairfield on Friday, May 16th, for their team Regional Tournament. 

The Fairfield boys’ team will host the District singles and doubles tournament tomorrow, May 14th, with Mt. Pleasant making the trip.

High School Golf

The Highland girls’ team swept the Southeast Iowa Super Conference team title with a score of 370 and the individual championship as Emersyn Schultz carded an 87. 

Wapello finished in 2nd place with a team score of 401, two strokes better than Columbus, who took home the bronze. Emmalin Marshall of Wapello earned First-Team All-Conference honors with the sixth-best score of the course with a 93, as Hailey Wellington of Columbus lost the tiebreaker, taking 7th place and Second-Team honors.

New London collected 4th place with a team card of 407 and a First-Team member with Emma Busby shooting a 92, the fifth-best score of the course. Stevey Wintermeier took home Second-Team honors.

Van Buren County collected 5th place with a team score of 427 as Sophia Jirak finished on the podium with the third-best score of 90, a First-Team selection. WACO’s Morgan Meyer was the last member of our local teams on the First-Team as she carded a 90 for fourth-place. 

Danville and Winfield-Mt. Union tied for 6th place with a 437 followed by Mediapolis, Notre Dame/West Burlington, and Holy Trinity Catholic, respectively. Danville’s Eastin Chipman finished on the Third-Team with a score of 101. Winfield-Mt. Union’s Ashlyn Bender’s 96 ranked 9th in the field, which was good enough for Second-Team honors. Emersyn Hopkins of Notre Dame/West Burlington was the top golfer for the team, carding a 101, which earned Third-Team honors. Lastly, Central Lee’s Marie Young took home a 98 for All-Conference Second Team.

The girls’ Class 1A Region 5 meet will take place on Friday in Wapello with Winfield-Mt. Union, WACO, New London, Danville, Holy Trinity Catholic, and Columbus making the trip. 

The Mediapolis and Central Lee girls’ teams will head to Kalona for the Class 2A Region 5B meet on Friday. 

The SEC girls’ teams will compete in their tournament tomorrow, May 14th. 

In Class 1A, Winfield-Mt. Union will host their Sectional meet tomorrow 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 tomorrow. 

High School Soccer

The Mediapolis girls’ collected their fourth consecutive win last night in a 3-0 final over Canton. The Bulldogs will compete against Keokuk on Thursday, May 15th, at 5 pm on the road. 

The Columbus girls’ team’s duo of Iris Garza and Frannie Sosa each found the back of the net twice in a 5-1 win over Wapello last night. 

The Wapello girls’ team will face off against Mid-Prairie in the Class 1A Region 3 first round at 7 pm on Monday, May 19th. 

Mt. Pleasant was swept by Fort Madison last night with the girls’ team unable to keep pace with the Bloodhounds in a 6-3 loss, while the boys’ team fell 4-2. Dylan White netted a goal and Samuel Schaapen notched a goal and an assist. The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team finished the regular season with a 10-4-1 record and as SEC champs. 

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will make the trip to Burlington Notre Dame on Thursday at 5 pm.

Fairfield split their matchup against Burlington last night with the girls’ team getting swatted away 10-0, while Ian Richard’s four goals stomped the Grayhounds 6-3. The Trojans will compete against Centerville on Thursday in a road doubleheader with the girls’ team leading off the night at 5:30 pm. 

The Central Lee girls’ team escaped a five-game funk with a 3-1 win over Burlington Notre Dame last night. The Hawks will travel to Fort Madison tonight at 5 pm.

The boys’ SEISC tournament is slated to start tonight. At Mediapolis, the Bulldogs will host WACO at 7 pm, while Hillcrest Academy will face off against Highland to start the night at 5 pm. Danville will compete against Central Lee at 7 pm at Burlington Notre Dame. 

This Day in Sports History

1905 – World heavyweight boxing champion James J. Jeffries retires undefeated after 7 title defenses; returns in 1910 to be beaten by Jack Johnson.

1942 – The Helicopter makes its first cross-country flight.

1983 – Reggie Jackson is the first major league baseball player to strike out 2,000 times.

HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 14th, 2025 12:30 p.m.

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 2:45 pm CDT

HENRY COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

May 14th, 2025 12:30 p.m.

Henry County Public Health- Conference room

Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES 04/09/2025*
  • ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
    1. Statistics
    2. Discuss variance
  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  2. PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT
    1. Budget
    2. BOH report
    3. Review letter on DEI from IHHS (note in minutes)
  3. OLD BUSINESS
  • NEW BUSINESS
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT
    1. NEXT MEETING

Mount Pleasant Chamber Hosts Commercial Property Open House May 14

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 10:48 am CDT

Mount Pleasant, IA — May 12, 2025 — The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance, in partnership with Main Street Mount Pleasant, invites the public to a Commercial Property Open House on Wednesday, May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors to explore available commercial spaces throughout Mount Pleasant.

This self-guided tour will showcase a variety of retail, office, and warehouse properties that are currently available for lease or purchase. Property managers, owners, and real estate professionals will be on-site at each location to answer questions and provide details about each space.

Featured Properties Include:

Warehouses:

  • 1000 W. Washington St.
  • 1405 W. Washington St.

Offices:

  • 101 S. Cherry St., Suite 2
  • 107 W. Broad St. (Belle Center)
  • 907 E. Washington St. (Washington Street entrance)
  • 107 E. Madison St.
  • 1405 N. Broadway St.

Retail Spaces:

  • 101 S. Cherry St., Suite 2
  • 108 N. Jefferson St.
  • 119 W. Monroe St.
  • 1300 W. Saunders St., Suite 1
  • 106 S. Main St.
  • 120 S. Main St., Suite 103
  • 112 N. Main St.
  • 121 N. Main St.

“This event is a great way to highlight the commercial opportunities in our community,” said Rachel Lindeen of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance. “Whether you’re looking to open a new storefront, relocate an office, or expand your operations, this open house gives you direct access to property representatives and a firsthand look at what’s available.”

For more information, contact the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance at 319-385-3101.

Carlene L. Miller

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 10:47 am CDT

Carlene Lucille Miller, 78, of Ft. Madison and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 17, 2025 at the River Valley Place of Ft. Madison.

An open visitation to sign the register will be held from 12-7 PM on Friday, May 16, at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The family will not be present.

A graveside memorial service for Carlene will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 17 at the White Oak Cemetery, rural Rome, IA

In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hospice Compassus or All God’s Creatures in Mt. Pleasant.

On line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

Rodney Zirklev – pending

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 10:12 am CDT

Rodney Zirkle

Rodney Zirkle, 54, of Richland, IA, died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, where all other arrangements are pending.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.

Mt. Pleasant School Board to Meet Monday, May 12

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 8:14 am CDT

Mount Pleasant, IA – The Mount Pleasant Community School District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6:00 PM in the High School Media Center.

The agenda includes recognition of students, retirees, and board members, along with public comments and financial approvals. Superintendent John Henriksen will give updates on several key events, including the School Board Special Election on May 13, the Senior Awards Assembly, and Class of 2025 Graduation.

Board members will consider several action items, such as:

  • Adoption of a new Middle School English/Language Arts Curriculum
  • Approval of the 2025-26 iJAG Memorandum of Understanding
  • A location change for WisdomQuest Alternative High School
  • Approval of summer concrete bids and a transportation facility change order
  • A vote on a waiver to the Early Retirement Policy

The full agenda and supporting documents can be found on the district’s website at www.mtpcsd.org under the “Board” tab.

HCHC Hosts Mental Health Open House

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 7:56 am CDT

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Henry County Health Center (HCHC) invites the public to attend a Mental Health Open House on Wednesday, May 21, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at 407 S.  White St., Mount Pleasant.

The Open House will feature HCHC Mount Pleasant Clinic Mental Health Services and HCHC’s Senior Life Solutions. Both offices are located up the front lobby stairs on the second floor. The public is invited to stop in and meet staff, learn about the services offered, and tour the offices.

Mental Health Services, offered through the Henry County Health Center-Mount Pleasant Clinic, is for individuals 18 and older. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Heather Miller focuses specifically on mental health needs with no referral needed. To schedule appointments, call 319-385-6770.

HCHC also offers Senior Life Solutions, an outpatient program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging or a chronic diagnosis. For more information, call 319-385-6552.

“Tender Heart Tuesdays”

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 7:55 am CDT

Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice Hosts “Tender Heart Tuesdays” Support Group in West Burlington

West Burlington, IA — Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice is offering a compassionate space for individuals navigating grief and loss through its recurring support group, “Tender Heart Tuesdays.” The gatherings take place twice monthly, providing a consistent opportunity for healing and connection.

Held on the second and last Tuesday of each month, the group meets from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Klein Gathering Room at the Klein Center, located at 1307 S. Gear Avenue in West Burlington. The sessions are open to all, and no reservations are required.

Upcoming West Burlington Session:

  • Date: Tuesday, May 13
  • Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

“Tender Heart Tuesdays” aims to offer a welcoming environment where individuals can find comfort, understanding, and support among others who are experiencing similar journeys of loss.

For more information, community members are encouraged to call 319-768-3350.

Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice continues to provide essential end-of-life care and bereavement support as part of its mission to serve the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families across the region.