Wayland City Hall @ 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting Agenda

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 11:12 am CDT

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 March 19 & Special Meetings March 26, 2025

b. Bills for Payment/CD Renewals

c. Treasurers Report

d. Clerks Budgetary Report

e. Utility Dept. Report

f. Police Dept. Report

g. Firefighter Dept. Report

h. Building Permits

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. Goal Setting Session Continued

5. New Business

a. Res. 2025-12 Resolution Approving Final Plat of North Plains Estates Plat 2 Subdivision (including documentation for subdivision)

b. L.L. Pelling Summer Street-Work Proposal

c. Nominations to Zoning Board of Adjustment – (Shawna Shettler, Carol Ritz)

d. Renewal Permit App-Class C Liquor License (LC) – Corner of Main Bar & Grill (action only if timely filed)

6. Adjournment

Sports, April 1st

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Track

The Falcons Relays commenced yesterday and here’s some of the highlights from the meet. West Burlington/Notre Dame and Mt. Pleasant competed in Class A and the Panthers won three events and shared a title with the Falcons. Jack Newman won the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 58.47 seconds followed by the Falcons’ Logan Hamma with a time of 59 seconds-flat. That success in the hurdles led to the gold for the Panthers in the 4×110 meter shuttle hurdle relay. Avin Truong leapt 23 feet and 1.25 inches in the long jump for the dominating win. In the high jump, Kaden Schadt and Mason Watkins tied for 1st place with a height of 5 feet and 10 inches. 

The 4×200 meter relay squad for the Panthers took 2nd place with a time of 1 minute and 36 seconds as did the 800-medley team with a time of 1 minute and 45 seconds. Silas Hulett grabbed 2nd place in the 3200-meter run. West Burlington/Notre Dame’s 4×100 meter relay team finished in 2nd place with a time of 45.12 seconds. 

Over in Class B, New London and Mediapolis constantly finished at the top of the leaderboards with the two teams finishing in 1st and 2nd place in seven events. New London’s London Franklin took home two golds with a time of 11.24 seconds in the 100-meter dash and a 1st place distance of 21 feet and 1.5 inches in the long jump. The Tigers also won the 4×100 meter relay with a time of 44.96 seconds.

Mediapolis handled business with Nathan Schmidgall grabbing 1st place in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24 seconds. The Bulldogs outpaced the field with Will Schmidgall winning the 1600-meter with a time of 4 minutes and 50 seconds and Simon Wendel taking the 3200-meter with a time of 10 minutes and 15 seconds. Gannon Gunn won 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles. Lathan Keller leapt 6 feet-even for the win in the high jump. Mediapolis won the 4×200, 4×400, and 1600-medley relays.

Winfield-Mt. Union was led by Kohlby Newsom in the longer sprints and Cooper Buffington in the throwing events. Newsom took the gold in the 400-meter dash with a time of 51.21 seconds and the 800-meter run with a time of 1 minute and 58 seconds. Buffington dominated the throwing events with a heave of 47 feet and 4.5 inches in the shot put and a winning throw of 121 feet in the discus. The Wolves took the 800 medley and the 4×110 meter shuttle hurdle relays.

Danville’s lone win of the meet occurred in the 4×800 with a time of 8 minutes and 39 seconds. The Bears finished in 2nd place in four events. Central Lee’s best finisher was Ostyn Moore in the shot put with a throw of 39 feet and 1 inch for 2nd place.

Mt. Pleasant will host a Co-ed meet on Thursday, April 3rd, with Fairfield, Mediapolis, and West Burlington-Notre Dame making the trip.

New London will travel to Danville to compete in a meet on Friday, April 4th. 

The Wapello Coed relays are scheduled tonight with Columbus in attendance. 

The Danville, Fairfield, Mediapolis, New London, WACO, Winfield-Mt. Union, West Burlington/Notre Dame, and Mt. Pleasant girls’ teams will meet up in Burlington for the Falcon Relays tonight.

High School Tennis

Mt. Pleasant will start the season against Davis County on Thursday, April 3rd. The boys’ team will host Davis County, while the girls’ team will hit the road.

Fairfield will face off against Fort Madison on Thursday with the boys’ team at home and the girls on the road.

High School Golf

Van Buren County dueled Central Lee yesterday and the Warriors girls’ team picked up the win 211-257, despite Marie Young shooting a 57 for the Hawks. The boys’ team could not pull off the same feat as Central Lee outshot Van Buren County 163-176 with Caleb Larson and Carter Jones leading the way with a 9-hole score of 39. 

The Central Lee, Burlington Notre Dame, and Holy Trinity Catholic boys’ teams will participate in the Keokuk Invite on Thursday, April 3rd. 

Van Buren County will compete against Holy Trinity Catholic on Monday, April 7th, on the road.  

New London’s quad was canceled tonight due to the weather.

Winfield-Mt. Union will host Highland on Thursday. 

Mediapolis will take on Danville at the Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club on Thursday.

Wapello will travel to Louisa-Muscatine on Thursday.

High School Soccer

The Mediapolis boys’ team snuck past Burlington last night 2-1. The Bulldogs will face off against Columbus on Thursday, April 3rd, at 7 pm at the Muscatine Soccer Complex.

The WACO boys’ team kicked off the season with a victory over Sigourney Keota last night 4-1. The Warriors will take on Wapello on the road on Thursday at 5 pm.

The Central Lee girls’ team lost to West Branch last night 7-1. The Hawks will square off against Centerville tonight with the girls’ playing at 5 pm and the boys competing at 7 pm.

The Wapello girls’ team could not keep up with Northeast last night, losing 4-0 and the boys’ team was defeated by Prince of Peace 7-1. 

The Burlington Notre Dame girls’ team fell to Assumption last night 14-0. The Burlington Notre Dame boys’ will compete against Assumption tonight at 5:30 pm on the road. 

Colin Pealer’s two goals were not enough for Danville to overcome Keokuk last night, losing 3-2 to the Chiefs in their season opener. 

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team will square off against Danville at home tonight at 5 pm, while the girls’ team will make the trip to Mediapolis. 

Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union will tangle with Washington tonight with the road showdown starting at 5 pm with the girls’ team and the boys’ team playing at 6:30 pm.

The Central Lee boys’ team will travel to Fairfield on Thursday at 5 pm.

Southeastern Community College                                                     

The softball team will remain at home to face off against Indian Hills Community College tomorrow, April 2nd, for a doubleheader. 

The baseball team will host Kirkwood Community College tomorrow in a doubleheader.

College Basketball

Iowa’s Payton Sandfort will compete at the State Farm College Dunk and Three-Point Championships on Thursday, April 3rd. Sandfort tallied 1,619 points in his career, the 11th most in program history, and made the second-most three-pointers all-time with 271. He is just the seventh Hawkeye to compete in the event and will look to become the second one to win it after Peter Jok in 2017. 

March Madness

The KILJ bracket challenge, sponsored by The Press Box and Wiley’s Interior Furnishings and Design, is gearing up for a tight finish with only four teams left in the bracket. It is the first time since 2008 and just the second time ever that the Final Four consists of all #1 seeds. 

You can find the updated standings here: KILJ Bracket Challenge Standings

This Day in Sports History

1926 – Montreal Maroons’ Clint Benedict becomes the first NHL goalie to record 3 straight playoff shutouts, in a 3-0 win against the visiting Victoria Cougars in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Championship series.

1930 – Chicago Cubs catcher Leo Hartnett breaks the altitude record for a catch by gloving a baseball dropped from the Goodyear blimp 800 feet over Los Angeles, California.

1978 – New York Islanders right wing Mike Bossy becomes the first NHL rookie to score 50 goals in a season after scoring #50 and #51 in the closing moments of a 3-2 win over Washington.

Bonaparte Music Bonanza Returns for Seventh Year

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 6:06 am CDT

Mark your calendars for this Saturday, as the Seventh Annual Bonaparte Music Bonanza takes center stage at the historic Bonaparte school gymnasium. Showtime is at 7 PM, with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $15 at the door, with no reserved seating. A Soup Supper will be available in the cafeteria for a free-will donation. Proceeds support the upkeep of the historic school building, operated by the nonprofit Bonaparte Community Improvement Association (BCIA).

Director Bonnie Cass calls the event a fun, family-friendly experience.

 

This year’s lineup includes returning favorites like gospel singer Debbie Frank, comedic performer Tom Allen, and singer-songwriter Shannon Shephard. Brenda Hendrickson and Joe Short will perform faith-based songs, while Rick and Janice Ekle share heartfelt duets. Powerhouse vocalist Kathy Dye also returns.

The Van Buren County Theatre group adds music and comedy, featuring Isaiah and Jackson Meek, Melanie Norton, and Emily McIntyre. A new duet team, Amber Ekle and Nicholas Denning, will also debut.

With an incredible mix of music and comedy, the Bonaparte Music Bonanza is set to be an unforgettable night. Showtime is at 7 PM, with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $15 at the door at the historic Bonaparte school gymnasium.

Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Expected Tonight and Wednesday

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 5:51 am CDT

Southeast winds will strengthen today, reaching 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, increasing fire danger through the afternoon.

Tonight, a strong storm system will move in, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms. The greatest chance for storms will be after midnight, with a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather. The primary concern is large hail, with damaging winds as a secondary threat.

On Wednesday, the storm system intensifies, bringing morning thunderstorms. Areas east of the Mississippi River face an Enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for severe storms, while areas west of the river have a Slight risk (level 2 of 5). The main threats include damaging winds and large hail, with a possibility of tornadoes.

Stay tuned for updates and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

Mount Pleasant Community School Board Vacancy: Special Election Information

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 5:36 am CDT

The Mount Pleasant Community School District has announced a special election to fill a vacant seat on the school board. Community members interested in serving on the board can pick up nomination paperwork at the district’s Central Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. You Must Live in district 2 to run and fill the board seat.

The deadline to submit nomination paperwork is April 18 at 5 p.m. to the School Board Secretary. Despite the school being closed for Good Friday, the Central Office will remain open to accept submissions.

The special election will take place on May 13. This presents a key opportunity for residents to participate in shaping the leadership of the district. The school board plays a crucial role in setting policies, overseeing budgets, and ensuring the quality of education for students in Mount Pleasant.

For those considering candidacy, this is a chance to contribute to the future of local education and make a meaningful impact on the community.

For more information, visit the Mount Pleasant Community School District’s Central Office.

Mount Pleasant Planning & Zoning Meeting April 1st

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 5:33 am CDT

The Mount Pleasant Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on April 1st, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Mount Pleasant City Hall, 307 E Monroe St., in the large conference room.

AGENDA:

  1. Call to order
  1. Approve minutes from the March 4th, 2025, meeting
  1. Make a recommendation concerning the site plan, Sonic Restaurant, 1206 N Grand Ave.
  1. Open forum
  1. Adjourn

Karen Hollingsworth

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 5:31 am CDT

Karen Hollingsworth, 85, of Mediapolis, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.    Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Mediapolis.  Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Mediapolis Global Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Kossuth Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Mediapolis Global Methodist Church and Kossuth Cemetery Association.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Karen Sue Wright was born on October 17, 1939 to Gay and Mildred (Springsteen) Wright.  She grew up in Morning Sun, Iowa where she enjoyed the finer things of a small-town life…riding bikes, roller skating at her dad’s skating rink in town, sledding down the old grade school hill, and shooting baskets on the M.S.H.S. girl basketball team.  She earned her way to the state tournament for her free throw shooting skills, winning many trophies along the way.  She was also active in the Morning Sun Methodist Church and 4-H in those early years.  After graduating from MSHS in 1957 she went to nursing school in downtown Burlington from 1957-1958.

Karen married Ronald G. Hollingsworth on September 5, 1958 and together they started their life in Mediapolis.  Karen was active in many community activities along with starting a painting business with her sister-in-law, Joyce.  She loved Jesus and was active in the Global Methodist Church, attending faithfully for 65 years.  She sang in the choir, helped make greeting cards, and her church and church family held a special place in her heart.

In 1982 Karen went back to nursing school at S.C.C. and earned her R.N.  Her nursing career had her at Burlington Medical Center on the surgical floor, Mediapolis Care Center, Morning Sun Care Center and at Dr. Miller’s chiropractic office in Mediapolis.

Through the years Karen was also a Girl Scout Leader, a member of Kings Daughters, loved taking family vacations and road trips with her sisters, and attended many of her kids and grandkids school and sports events.  She loved sitting down at the piano to play a hymn or two and invited anyone around to sit down and play a duet of chopsticks with her.  She could be seen most recently cruising up and down the main street sidewalks with her shiny red scooter!

Well done, good and faithful servant.

Karen loved her children well: Christy and Kim Robb, Randy and Joni Hollingsworth and Rhonda and Kory Klenk.

She loved her grandchildren more: Levi (Maddie), Caleb (Paige) and Noah (Gabby) Robb; Tanner (Cassie), Maddie (Casey), Samuel (Hope) and Joseph Hollingsworth; Chase (Stephanie), Bryana (Marcus Walton) and Bryce (Emma) Klenk.

But the 13 great-grandkids were her delight! Dorothy, Eloise, Theo and Silas Robb, Zander, Ansel and Luna Hollingsworth, Kavik, Tavi and Kreed Walton, Russell, Kashton and Khoen Klenk.

She is also survived by her sister, Ruth and James Oetken, her brother, Ed (Jody) Wright, a special niece, Cindy and Ken Miller, many other nieces, nephews and cousins, and many good and faithful friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ron in 2009; sister, Phyllis and Warren Stineman; niece, Shannon Stineman; in-laws: J.K. “Holly” and Marcella Hollingsworth, Shirley and Vaughn McCants and Don and Joyce Hollingsworth.

Iowa’s Ben McCollum Earns 2025 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award

By Slaten Swords · Monday, March 31st, 2025 at 4:10 pm CDT

Iowa City, IA- What more could Ben McCollum ask for at this point. Breaks Drake’s single season win total, leads the Bulldogs to a first-round upset over Missouri all in his first year at the Division I level, gets hired by his hometown team of Iowa, and now takes home the 2025 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year award.

The award goes to a rookie head coach in Division I college basketball. McCollum racked up 31 wins, including the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular season and tournament titles and grabbed himself MVC Coach of the Year.

The Hawkeyes are hoping that the success will continue for them in the Big Ten.

The Joe B. Hall award is named in honor of longtime Kentucky head coach Joe B. Hall who was given the task of following the legendary Adolph Rupp at the school. In his first season, Hall finished 20-8, won the SEC and advanced to the NCAA Regional Finals.

Hall coached the Wildcats from 1972 to 1985. He won two-thirds of his games (297-100), received four SEC Coach of the Year honors, and won a National Championship in 1978. He also steered the program to two other Final Fours, won eight Southeastern Conference regular season championships and one Southeastern Conference tournament championship (1984).