Prep Football: Two More State Championship Matchups Set

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 2:29 pm CDT

Cedar Falls — Two more state title games for next are set following semifinal play in Class A and 4A yesterday at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls.

In Class A, both top-seeds advanced.

No. 1 West Hancock rode a hot start and never wavered, rolling to a 37-0 win over No. 7 East Buchanan.

Second-seeded Grundy Center easily maneuvered past No. 4 Woodbury Central 28-7.

In Class 4A, No. 4 Lewis Central will take on perennial power Cedar Rapids Xavier.

The Titans earned a 35-10 win over Waverly-Shell Rock, while Duane Schulte’s Saints picked up a 40-14 win over Winterset.

Prep Football: Class 1A, 5A to Play Today

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 2:28 pm CDT

Cedar Falls — Four more semifinals will be played today in Cedar Falls, with Class 1A and 5A taking center stage.

Class 1A matchups will see:

  • No. 8 Beckman Catholic vs. No. 1 Van Meter
  • No. 4 Dike-New Hartford vs. No. 6 West Sioux

Tilts in 5A include:

  • Ankeny vs. No. 5 West Des Moines Valley
  • No. 2 Southeast Polk vs. No. 7 Iowa City High

Class 2A and 3A will wrap up semifinal play on Saturday.

College Football: Wesleyan Falls in Final Matchup

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 2:27 pm CDT

Mayville (N.D.) — With their game moved up to yesterday from Saturday, the Iowa Wesleyan football team saw Mayville State score 36 unanswered points as the Comets rolled to a 42-14 win over the Tigers last night.

Wesleyan led 14-6 at the end of the first quarter before Mayville State woke up.

Gavin Esquivel completed 8-of-15 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown, while Kam Cole led the running back room with eight carries for 32 yards.

Hezekiah Hunter had eight handles for just 10 yards and a touchdown.

Jaden Harris led the team with 71 yards receiving.

Iowa Wesleyan closes their first season back in NAIA at 2-8.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 12:58 pm CDT

 

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

 

Date:   ____11-12-2021_____

 

JAIL COUNT

 

20_    Henry County Inmates

 

55_    Out of County Contract Inmates

 

75   TOTAL

Sports, Friday, November 12th

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 12:18 pm CDT

Prep Cross County: Two Danville-NL Runners Named All-State:

Two Danville-New London prepsters have been selected as All-State honorees by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches, following their terrific senior campaigns.

Both Ty Carr and Alexander Julian were honored as All-State choices.

Carr clocked a season best time of 16:35 even, while Julian’s top time was 17:03.6

Both men were All-State state selections last year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches, as well.

Prep Football: Two More State Championship Matchups Set:

Two more state title games for next are set following semifinal play in Class A and 4A yesterday at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls.

In Class A, both top-seeds advanced.

No. 1 West Hancock rode a hot start and never wavered, rolling to a 37-0 win over No. 7 East Buchanan.

Second-seeded Grundy Center easily maneuvered past No. 4 Woodbury Central 28-7.

In Class 4A, No. 4 Lewis Central will take on perennial power Cedar Rapids Xavier.

The Titans earned a 35-10 win over Waverly-Shell Rock, while Duane Schulte’s Saints picked up a 40-14 win over Winterset.

Prep Football: Class 1A, 5A to Play Today:

Four more semifinals will be played today in Cedar Falls, with Class 1A and 5A taking center stage.

Class 1A matchups will see:

  • No. 8 Beckman Catholic vs. No. 1 Van Meter
  • No. 4 Dike-New Hartford vs. No. 6 West Sioux

Tilts in 5A include:

  • Ankeny vs. No. 5 West Des Moines Valley
  • No. 2 Southeast Polk vs. No. 7 Iowa City High

Class 2A and 3A will wrap up semifinal play on Saturday.

College Football: Wesleyan Falls in Final Matchup: 

With their game moved up to yesterday from Saturday, the Iowa Wesleyan football team saw Mayville State score 36 unanswered points as the Comets rolled to a 42-14 win over the Tigers last night.

Wesleyan led 14-6 at the end of the first quarter before Mayville State woke up.

Gavin Esquivel completed 8-of-15 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown, while Kam Cole led the running back room with eight carries for 32 yards.

Hezekiah Hunter had eight handles for just 10 yards and a touchdown.

Jaden Harris led the team with 71 yards receiving.

Iowa Wesleyan closes their first season back in NAIA at 2-8.

Nuggets:

  • Iowa vs. UMKC 7:00 p.m.
  • Iowa State vs. Oregon State 7:00 p.m.

He Is Coming Soon: Christmas with Iowa Wesleyan, a Service of Lessons & Carols

By Theresa Rose · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 11:48 am CDT

Iowa Wesleyan University invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with the time-honored tradition of Lessons & Carols, a service highlighting the students of the Iowa Wesleyan Music Department and music performers within the Southeast Iowa Community.

This sacred concert-service, entitled “He Is Coming Soon,” will be held live on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 7 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with traditional and contemporary choral and instrumental music paired with scriptures that recount the Christmas story.

“Lessons & Carols is the culmination of an entire season of teaching and learning. It is a true blessing to have the return of something that is so traditional and special for our campus and community and be able to once again offer a live performance,” said Blair Buffington, Director of Choral Activities and Artistic Director of the event. “We want to share a message of hope and peace this year and music is the gift we have been given to deliver that message.”

There is no charge for attending the event, but reservations are required. Seats may be reserved by visiting the Iowa Wesleyan University web page iw.edu/carols or by calling (319) 385-6215. A free-will offering will be taken at the end of the service to benefit the students in the IW Music Department.

 

 

 Francis Kite

By Theresa Rose · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 11:42 am CDT

Francis Kite, 94, of West Point, Iowa, formerly of Croton, Iowa, passed away at 9:39 a.m., Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home.

Born January 1, 1927, in Nauvoo, Illinois, the daughter of Vernon and Anna (Ourth) Schneider. On March 5, 1946, she married William E. Kite, in Keokuk, Iowa.

She is survived by her son: Earl (Michelle) Kite of Hamilton, Illinois; daughter: Doris (Greg) Stuekerjuergen of West Point, Iowa; five grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, five brothers, great grandsons Dante, and Teddy.

Francis worked for Shaffer Pen when she was 16 years old for two years. Then worked at Harrington’s Grill for two years, followed by Knesskis Dime Store until she got married, and lived in Keokuk, Iowa until 1958. She then moved to Croton.

She was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church, Ladies Aid of Croton, Croton Bunco, Croton Moose Club, Singers Club of Nauvoo- RSVP, the Farmington Cemetery Association, and enjoyed helping with dinners at Senior Citizens in Farmington.

Francis enjoyed camping, playing Bingo, Euchre, dancing and tending to her beautiful garden. She enjoyed watching soap operas and the Golden Girls.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon Sunday at the Schmitz Funeral Home West Point where family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point, with Reverend Ellis Andrews officiating.

Burial will be in the Croton Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in her name for the Saint Jude’s Children Research Hospital, or the Farmington United Methodist Church.

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

Larry A. Jubell

By Theresa Rose · Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 11:40 am CDT

Larry A. Jubell, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away at Iowa City VA Healthcare System peacefully surrounded by his children on Monday, November 8, 2021. Larry was born on March 1, 1947, in Boone IA, Larry was the son of Jesse and C. Lorraine (Gilliam) Jubell. He graduated in 1965 from Boone High School. Larry served in the United States Army where he earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was stationed in Germany and served in Vietnam. After Larry’s service to our country he was employed by Motorola, Goodyear for many years and retired from Veyance Technologies (now Continental). Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, gold prospecting, traveling, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Survivors include his daughter Jessica (Adam) Wagner and son Richard Jubell; three grandchildren Ava, Jamie, and Amelia Wagner; siblings Scott Jubell, Melissa Jubell, and Tom Jubell; and by many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bob Jubell and John Jubell. A private family service will be held at a later date.