Sports, October 22nd

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

Postseason Volleyball

First round action is in the books for 2025 after Classes 3A, 4A, and 5A held their first-round matchups last night. Here’s a look at last night’s action.

In Class 4A Region 1, Mt. Pleasant shook off a slow start in set one to sweep Keokuk last night 25-23, 25-16, and 25-18. It was a night where everyone got involved, Addison Clark led the team with 13 kills, Alex Scott compiled 10 kills and five aces, while Myah Starr and Jenna Schwartz combined for 15 kills with Schwartz adding two blocks to the winning effort. For Panther head coach Alicia Schrader, you could not have drawn it up any better,

“I think everybody-our middles had a lot of kills, everybody contributed. It was a really nice team effort; our passing overall was just great. So, we could set our middles every time if we wanted to. It was wonderful.”

Mt. Pleasant will make the trip to #1 Clear Creek Amana tomorrow, October 23rd, at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm. Coach Schrader discussed why this team could be the one to pull off the upset,

“I mean, they’re experienced, they want to win, they put in the effort, they put in the work. I think they’re starting to feel that confidence too. So, I think going in there, playing freely, being confident, knowing that they can do it will be huge.”

In Class 4A Region 6, Burlington defeated Fort Madison in four sets to advance to North Scott tomorrow at 7 pm.

In Class 3A Region 2 action, Mediapolis won the first set, but it was Central Lee who was able to soar past the Bulldogs winning the next three sets to advance (17-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-22). Taylor Jones tabbed 15 kills and three blocks in the win, while Ellah Wagenbach led the Bulldogs with nine kills. Mediapolis finished the season with a 16-17 record. 

Central Lee will face off against Assumption tomorrow at 7 pm on the road.

Lastly, both Fairfield and Washington were swept by their respective opponents in Class 3A Region 7 with the Trojans falling to West Liberty (22-25, 16-25, 23-25) and the Demons losing to Benton (22-25, 23-25, 20-25). Fairfield’s Leah Helmick collected 10 kills with Natalie Steele adding nine kills and three aces to the effort. 

In Class 1A Region 2, Winfield-Mt. Union will travel to #4 Holy Trinity Catholic tonight at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

Burlington Notre Dame will host Wapello tonight at 7 pm. 

In Class 2A Region 1, Columbus will face off against Bellevue tonight at 7 pm on the road. 

In Class 2A Region 8, Danville will make the trip to Regina Catholic tonight at 7 pm.

Van Buren County will take on West Burlington at home tonight to draw out the top half of the bracket. 

High School Cross Country

The Class 3A boys’ and girls’ state qualifying meets are set to run today. Mt. Pleasant, Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, and Washington will travel to Williamsburg, while Fairfield will head to Pella.

The Classes 1A and 2A boys’ and girls’ state qualifying meets are scheduled for tomorrow, October 23rd. Pekin will be hosting Danville, Holy Trinity Catholic, New London, WACO, Wapello, and Winfield-Mt. Union, while Van Buren County will travel to Central Decatur for Class 1A. Additionally, Columbus will journey to North Linn.

Mediapolis, Central Lee, and West Burlington/Notre Dame will make the trip to Regina Catholic for Class 2A.

High School Football

Mt. Pleasant travels to Fairfield on Friday, October 24th, at 7:30 pm with a playoff spot on the line. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 7:15 pm.

Washington will travel to Keokuk on Friday at 7:30 pm.

Postseason Football

Mediapolis will venture to #9 Centerville on Friday, October 24th, to start their postseason journey.

#3 Mid-Prairie will take on North Fayette Valley on Friday at 7 pm at home.

WACO will travel to #6 Edgewood-Colesburg on Friday for their first round matchup at 7 pm.

#4 Iowa Valley will host Moravia, who got in as a wildcard team, at 7 pm on Friday. 

In Danville’s third consecutive trip to the postseason, the Bears will get a chance to host a playoff game with Maquoketa Valley making the trip on Friday at 7 pm. 

Wapello will hit the road to face off against #8 Lynnville-Sully at 7 pm on Friday. 

Columbus will attempt to avenge their mid-season loss against #9 North Linn on Friday at 7 pm in their first-round road postseason matchup. 

Pekin will host Earlham at 7 pm on Friday. 

Southeastern Community College

The volleyball team clawed out a five-set victory over Ellsworth Community College last night. The Blackhawks will compete in the Madison College Tournament starting on Friday, October 24th. 

The men’s and women’s soccer teams will travel to North Iowa Area Community College today with the women playing first.

College Football

Iowa will compete at home against Minnesota for the Floyd of Rosedale on Saturday, October 25th, at 2:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM will be on the call.

Iowa State is back in action on Saturday as they look to upset #11 BYU at home at 2:30 pm. KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130 will be on the call.

This Day in Sports History

1939 – NBC becomes first network to televise a pro football game; the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-14 at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field.

1984 – Future Pro Football Hall Of Fame quarterback Ken Stabler retires after 17 seasons in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders, Houston Oilers, and New Orleans Saints.

1997 – NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky’s wife Janet is knocked unconscious and gets two stitches after plexiglass falls on her watching a game.

George Edgar Christe

By Hayden Douglas · Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at 4:46 am CDT

George Edgar Christe, 85, of New London, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Park Place, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born in the Mudcreek area south of New London on June 7, 1940 to Willis and Mabel Shepherd Christe.  On April 29, 1962, he married Mary Augusta Seeger at Lunning Chapel in Burlington. 

George attended New London Schools and was a 1961 graduate of Mt. Union High School. He was of the Presbyterian faith.

He worked for Murray Iron Works for thirty years.  George was a machinist by trade, but a farmer by heart.  He loved horses and farming, and never met an animal or kid that he didn’t get along with.  He loved ballroom dancing with Mary and very much missed the dances and the people as his health declined.

Besides his wife, George is survived by his son Todd Christe of New London; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother Paul (Pat) Christe of Missouri; sister Mary Larson of New London; and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Julie (in infancy) and Holly Mills; brothers Ronnie and Larry Christe; and sisters Phyllis Turnquist and Betty Jean Christe.

Visitation will begin at noon Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.  A graveside service, with Pastor David Mixon officiating, will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, October 27, 2025 at Trinity Cemetery, rural Mt. Union.  A memorial has been established for New London Future Farmers of America.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Henry County Supervisors Agenda October 23, 2025 9:00 a.m.

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 2:34 pm CDT

Henry County Supervisors

100 E Washington St Ste 202

Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

AGENDA

Board of Supervisors

October 23, 2025

9:00 a.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Approval of Minutes

3. Approval of Claims

4. County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss Weekly Updates

Fremont Avenue Culvert Replacement Bid Opening

5. Treasurers letter to the Board on DVH Credit Refund, Error.

6. Public Hearing & First Reading of Traffic Code Enforcement Ordinance.

Supervisors’ Sub-Committees’

DNR fall community trout stockings delayed due to warm weather

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 1:44 pm CDT

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing the fall community trout stockings scheduled for October 23, 24 and 25 due to warm water temperatures.

East Lake Park Pond (Mount Pleasant), Wilson Lake (Donnellson), and Lake of the Hills (Davenport) stockings and associated fishing events are postponed until November 14.

The East Lake fishing event is planned for November 14, at 10 a.m. The Lake of the Hills event is fishing rescheduled for November 14, at 12 p.m. The Wilson Lake fishing event is rescheduled for November 14, at 12 p.m.

Trout stockings at Ottumwa Park Pond, Liberty Centre Pond (North Liberty), and Prairie Park Fishery (Cedar Rapids) will be rescheduled once water temperatures reach acceptable levels. A press release will announce the new stocking dates.

George E. Christe

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 1:40 pm CDT

George E. Christe, 85, of New London died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at
Park Place, Mount Pleasant.  Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel,
New London.

The Mount Pleasant City Council Regular Session on Wednesday, October 22, 2025

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 1:37 pm CDT

The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet in Regular Session on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, second-floor meeting room at 5:30 p.m.

A G E N D A

1. Roll Call.

2. Consent Agenda: To the Public – All items with an asterisk (*) are routine

by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and a roll call of the Council-

members. There will be no separate discussion of items unless the Mayor, a Councilmember

or citizen so request, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and

will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

3. Receive & file communications.

4. Approve agenda.

*5. Approve minutes of previous meetings.

*6. Approve payment of bills.

*7. Receive report of Officers.

8. Old Business –

* a) Renewal of a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Antojitos Maya,

Inc. at 105 West Monroe Street.

9. New Business –

a) Approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report for FYE2025.

b) Resolution approving the submission to Henry County Auditor’s Office request for reimbursement in FY 26/27 of economic development cost incurred in the City’s Urban Renewal Areas.

c) Resolution authorizing internal advance to tax increment revenue fund for the Henry Street Construction Project from Broadway to Adams.

d) Approve Change Order No. 2 Determination for the Airport Taxilanes and T-Hangars: Phase 2 Construction.

e) Resolution authorizing the execution of the agricultural lease of airport farm ground.

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f) Approve contract with BIG Language Solutions, LLC to provide a language link to comply with Title VI guidelines for the City’s annual renewal.

g) Resolution authorizing the acceptance of South Adams Street Re-Paving Project South Street to Langdon Street.

h) Approve site plan for Hershey Hall.

10. Public Forum.

11. Adjourn to meet in regular session on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Date Set for 25th Annual Tour of Homes

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 1:12 pm CDT

The much-anticipated 25th Annual Tour of Homes is set for Sunday, November 23rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This year’s milestone event will feature four beautifully decorated homes, along with the Revival Salon and Sanctuary, offering guests a festive and inspiring start to the holiday season. 

Tickets are available now for $15 through Sunday, November 23rd, and can be purchased at Brown’s Shoe Fit or from any TTT Chapter DD member. Those wishing to attend on the day of the event can purchase tickets at the door for $20. 

The annual Tour of Homes is a cherished local tradition, giving community members a chance to enjoy elegant décor, gather design inspiration, and support a meaningful cause. With this being the 25th anniversary, organizers are looking forward to celebrating in style and welcoming both longtime attendees and new visitors. 

Sports, October 21st

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

Postseason Volleyball

Classes 1A and 2A began their Regional play last night with Classes 3A, 4A, and 5A set to start their first round of Regionals tonight at 7 pm. Here’s a look at last night’s games.

In Class 1A Region 2, Burlington Notre Dame had complete control over last night’s contest with WACO, never trailing in a straight sets win (25-13, 25-10, 25-11). Chloe Wenzel led the offense with nine kills and four aces along with a couple of blocks in the win. Nike head coach Susan Reid was happy by the distribution by freshman setter Ainsley Conrad last night,  

“Yeah, I thought our setter Ainsley did a great job, you know, mixing up the offense was just something we’ve been kind of harping on her about and practice and, you know, not being a, you know, just being a one-way street with our offense. So, I thought she did a great job with that.”

Wapello cruised to victory over New London, sweeping the Tigers 25-10, 25-18, and 25-17. Mila Jordan nabbed 13 kills and five aces in the winning effort. 

Burlington Notre Dame will host Wapello tomorrow, October 22nd, at 7 pm. Coach Reid discussed what it means to get another home game with her team,

“Yeah, for sure, especially with 7 seniors, you know, they get one more time to play on their home court before they graduate. So that’s always exciting for them and just gives you kind of that advantage to play on your homecourt. So, we’re excited for Wednesday, for sure.”

After trading the first two sets, Winfield-Mt. Union was able to put Pekin away last night in four sets to advance to the second round (25-20, 16-25, 25-22, 25-22). The Wolves will travel to #4 Holy Trinity Catholic tomorrow at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

In Class 2A Region 1, Columbus handled business, defeating Louisa-Muscatine in a sweep by scores of 25-21, 25-18, and 25-20. Kennedy Woepking compiled 14 kills and an ace in the effort. The Wildcats will face off against Bellevue tomorrow at 7 pm on the road. 

In Class 2A Region 8, Danville smacked Cardinal last night in a sweep, 25-12, 25-10, and 25-13. The Bears were led by Alivia Bauer, who collected 11 kills and two blocks in the win last night. The Bears will make the trip to Regina Catholic tomorrow at 7 pm.

Van Buren County will take on West Burlington at home tomorrow to draw out the top half of the bracket. 

In tonight’s action: Class 3A Region 2 will feature a Southeast Iowa Super Conference showdown between Mediapolis and Central Lee with the Bulldogs acting as the hosts. 

Fairfield will travel to West Liberty in Class 3A’s Region 7 bracket. 

Lastly, in Class 4A Region 1, Mt. Pleasant will host Keokuk tonight at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

High School Cross Country

The Class 3A boys’ and girls’ state qualifying meets are set to run tomorrow, October 22nd. Mt. Pleasant, Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, and Washington will travel to Williamsburg, while Fairfield will head to Pella.

The Classes 1A and 2A boys’ and girls’ state qualifying meets are scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd. Pekin will be hosting Danville, Holy Trinity Catholic, New London, WACO, Wapello, and Winfield-Mt. Union, while Van Buren County will travel to Central Decatur for Class 1A. Additionally, Columbus will journey to North Linn.

Mediapolis, Central Lee, and West Burlington/Notre Dame will make the trip to Regina Catholic for Class 2A.

High School Football

Mt. Pleasant travels to Fairfield on Friday, October 24th, at 7:30 pm with a playoff spot on the line. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 7:15 pm.

Washington will travel to Keokuk on Friday at 7:30 pm.

Postseason Football

Mediapolis will venture to #9 Centerville on Friday, October 24th, to start their postseason journey.

#3 Mid-Prairie will take on North Fayette Valley on Friday at 7 pm at home.

WACO will travel to #6 Edgewood-Colesburg on Friday for their first round matchup at 7 pm.

#4 Iowa Valley will host Moravia, who got in as a wildcard team, at 7 pm on Friday. 

In Danville’s third consecutive trip to the postseason, the Bears will get a chance to host a playoff game with Maquoketa Valley making the trip on Friday at 7 pm. 

Wapello will hit the road to face off against #8 Lynnville-Sully at 7 pm on Friday. 

Columbus will attempt to avenge their mid-season loss against #9 North Linn on Friday at 7 pm in their first-round road postseason matchup. 

Pekin will host Earlham at 7 pm on Friday. 

Southeastern Community College

The men’s and women’s soccer teams will travel to North Iowa Area Community College tomorrow, October 22nd, with the women playing first at 1 pm.

The volleyball team will make the trip to Ellsworth Community College tonight at 6:30 pm.

College Football

Iowa will compete at home against Minnesota for the Floyd of Rosedale on Saturday, October 25th, at 2:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM will be on the call.

Iowa State is back in action on Saturday as they look to upset #11 BYU at home at 3:30 pm. KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130 will be on the call.

This Day in Sports History

1964 – Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia becomes the first athlete to successfully defend his Olympic marathon title.

1973 – Fred Dryer of the Los Angeles Rams becomes the first player in NFL history to score two safeties in the same game.

2007 – Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas set an NFL record for most points scored in a game (no touchdowns) with 26 in a 38-36 win over the Texans at Reliant Stadium, Houston.