Sports, December 17th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Basketball

Mt. Pleasant’s return home did not go as planned as Benton swept the night with the girls’ team losing 48-27 and the boys’ team falling 65-29. The Panthers were led by Addison Clark’s eight points in the girls’ game, while Ryan Helling also cashed in for eight points in the boys’ game. However, it was Grayson Walker that provided a spark for the Panthers in the boys’ game, scoring all six of the team’s points in the third quarter; a welcome sight for head coach Eric Rawson on a night where not much went right,

“Well, you know, he comes in with great energy and a great attitude and that was something that we needed to see. You know, somebody that was putting the effort in and that was great. It’s hats off to him. It’s what we wanted from him and that’s what we knew we’d get. And you know, Ryan Helling, you know, too, I think played well for us, but we had to make a line change and Grayson Walker did a very nice job.”

The Panthers will host Washington on Friday, December 20th, in a doubleheader with the girls’ tipping-off the night at 6 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 5:45 pm.

The Van Buren County boys’ team fell to West Liberty last night 60-43. The Warriors will travel to Holy Trinity Catholic tonight with the girls playing first at 6 pm.

Columbus will face off against Winfield-Mt. Union tonight with the girls’ getting the night going at 6. 

New London will square off against Central Lee tonight with the girls starting off the night at 6 pm. 

WACO will face off against Hillcrest Academy tonight with game one at 6 pm. 

West Burlington will travel to Danville tonight with the girls playing first at 6 pm.

Wapello will compete against Highland tonight in a road matchup with the first game at 6 pm. 

Mediapolis will face off against Burlington Notre Dame tonight with the boys following the girls’ game at 7:30 pm. 

Fairfield will travel to Keokuk on Friday with the girls’ tipping-off the night at 6 pm.

High School Wrestling

Mt. Pleasant will dual on Thursday, December 19th, against Fort Madison at home. 

Fairfield will take on Burlington on the road on Thursday.

The New London boys’ team will face off against Pekin on Thursday on the road. 

WACO will compete in a double dual on Thursday against Mediapolis and Burlington Notre Dame at home. 

The Wapello boys’ team will celebrate their senior night on Thursday in a triangular against Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union and Van Buren County. 

The Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union girls’ team will compete in the John Randles Invite at Prairie on Saturday, December 21st. 

The Wapello girls’ team will travel to Chariton for an invitational on Saturday. 

High School Bowling

Fairfield hosted Mt. Pleasant yesterday and split the night with the Panther girls’ team winning 2,209-1,862, while the Trojan boys’ team exited with the victory 2,738-2,302. The Panthers were led by Shyann Smith with 327 pins and Henry Pforts with 346 pins.

Mt. Pleasant will travel to Burlington on Friday, December 20th, for a triangular.

Southeastern Community College

The #20 men’s basketball team will take on Western Iowa Tech at home on January 8th with tip-off scheduled for 7 pm. 

College Football

#18 Iowa State will face off against #16 Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl on December 28th at 2:30 pm in Orlando. 

Iowa will take on #19 Missouri for the Music City Bowl on December 30th in Nashville at 1:30 pm. 

College Basketball

The #3 Iowa State men’s team will host Morgan State on Sunday, December 22nd, with game time scheduled for noon. The Cyclones had junior Joshua Jefferson nab Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for the second consecutive week as he averaged 16 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in their wins last week. 

The Iowa men’s team will meet Utah on Saturday, December 21st, at 5 pm in a road matchup. 

The #22 Iowa women’s team will face off against Northern Iowa on Friday, December 20th, at 6:30 pm at home. 

The Iowa State women’s team will be tested against #4 UConn at 7:30 pm tonight on the road. The Cyclones will be led by Big 12 Player of the Week in Audi Crooks as the sophomore is averaging 21.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. 

This Day in Sports History

1933 – The National Football League Championship – First title game, Wrigley Field, Chicago: the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants, 23-21; “Bronko Nagurski Rule” – a forward pass is legal anywhere behind the line of scrimmage.

1944 – The National Football League Championship, Polo Grounds, NYC: The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 14-7 for the 6th and final league title under long-time coach Curly Lambeau.

2022 – The Minnesota Vikings recover from a 33-0 deficit at halftime to beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in overtime at US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN; the largest comeback in NFL history.

Senator Chuck Grassley Meets With Potential FBI Director Kash Patel

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 6:23 am CDT

Iowa Senator chuck Grassley called into KILJ for his monthly update. This week we discussed Congress recently passing updates to the “disaster Tax Relief Legislation”..

Senator Grassley also met with Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to serve as FBI Director. The two talked about the importance of transparency and accountability within the FBI.

Today, Senator Grassley will participate in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling.” This is in regards to a letter that was sent last week which urged federal authorities to investigate alleged anti-competitive business practices by market leaders FanDuel and DraftKings.

Danville City Council Meeting: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 6:11 am CDT

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Order of business, Regular Session

Danville City Council, Danville City Hall

NOTE:  The regular session may be conducted electronically

as allowed by Iowa Code 21.8

Citizen comments:  Comments must be directed to the subject under consideration.  The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of the citizen comments.  Citizens making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further comment before the Council during the meeting.

  1. Call to order, 5:00 p.m..
  1. Accept or amend the agenda.
  1. Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding city business.  The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to City business, including items on this agenda.  You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks to five minutes 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.
  1. DMC Sheriff’s department.
  2. Action on the November 2024 sheriff’s report.
  3. Discussion and action on the proposed 2025/2026 fiscal year Law Enforcement agreement.
  1. Wastewater Treatment plant project.
  2. Approval of the Engagement Agreement with Ahlers Cooney Attorneys.
  3. Discussion and action on Resolution 2024-27, ordering construction of the Proposed Wastewater Improvements – Lagoon Aeration & Submerged Attached Growth Reactors, and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor.
  4. Review of documents pertaining to the Notice of Public Hearing and Notice to Bidders; action by council if needed.
  5. Action on any other items that may need to be addressed pertaining to the WWTP project.
  1. Fire Chief/building inspector report.
  2. Approval of report.
  1. Public Works report.
  2. Discussion and action the proposal from LL Pelling, pricing for the 2025 summer street work.
  3. Review of letter received from the IDNR dated December 9, 2024.  Action if needed.
  4. Approval of the public works written report.
  1. Approval of consent agenda.
  2. Council minutes of December 2, 2024 (full & summary minutes).
  3. November 2024 financial report.
  4. Payment of bills.

Page 2, agenda

December 17, 2024

  1. Council reports and correspondence.
  2. Review of email received from City Attorney regarding West Plank Road.  Action by council if needed.
  3. Setting of date and time for next council meeting.
  1. Adjournment.
  1. Work session – no formal action will be taken on topics discussed.
  2. Updates on the status of grants being applied for
  3. Review of job applications for the maintenance department

MEETING OF HENRY COUNTY SOLDIERS’ & SAILORS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES METTING

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 12:47 pm CDT

MEETING OF HENRY COUNTY SOLDIERS’ & SAILORS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Time:  7:30am

HCHC Board Room 

Mission:  To enhance the health of individuals and communities through high quality, effective and efficient services 

Vision:  To be the healthcare provider and employer of choice 

Values:  Quality, Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Trust 

I.               CALL TO ORDER

II.             ROLL CALL

  1. Mr. Prottsman ____ 4. Mrs. Bender            ____              7. Mr. Welcher ___
  2. Mrs. Olson ____                5. Mrs. McNamee       ____
  3. Mrs. Maher ____ 6. Mr. Blake                            ____

III.           CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of previous meeting and committees
  2. Administrative memo and EMS report

IV.           OLD BUSINESS

  1. Financial Update ♦ □
  2. Capital Update ♦ □
  3. HCHC Update ♦ □
  4. GRH Update ♦ □
  5. Election of Officers and Committee Assignments ♦ □*

V.    HOSPITAL INSPECTION:  Rebecca Bender

VI.           NEW BUSINESS

  1. 28E Agreement ♦ □*
  2. Park Place Name Change Resolution ♦ □*
  3. HCHC Operations Review ♦ □
  4. Employee Holiday Meal – December 18th □
  5. Board of Directors Dinner – February 1st at Burlington Golf Club 5:30pm, rsvp to Trulie by January 22nd □

VII.         EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE

Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 to discuss strategic objectives, quality, and legal matter

VIII.       ADJOURNMENT

BOT Meeting – Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Henry County Public Health Shares Holiday Schedule

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 10:55 am CDT

Henry County Public Health Shares Holiday Schedule

Henry County Public Health will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th for the holiday so there will be no immunization clinics those days. They will still have an immunization clinic on Thursday, December 26th from 1-4pm. Public Health will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1st.

Regular immunization clinics are held on Tuesdays 9-11, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-4, and the 1st & 3rd Thursday 1-6.

Henry County Public Health reminds everyone that it is not too late to get your annual flu shot, your updated COVID shot, or the RSV shot for eligible individuals to protect yourself against respiratory viruses this winter. Flu activity is beginning to rise so they also remind everyone to focus on healthy habits this holiday season to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

Wash your hands often, cover your cough or sneeze, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and avoid gatherings if you or your children are ill.

Henry County Public Health is located at 106 N. Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant. Language interpretation is available.

If you have questions call Public Health at 319-385-0779 or follow them at Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty for the latest news.

Henry County Sheriff, Rich McNamee November Update.

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 10:05 am CDT

Henry County Sheriff, Rich McNamee gave KILJ his monthly update on Friday where he talked about the department budget and jail statistics.

The sheriff also talked about some hunter safety tips and the importance to checking with landowners and getting permission before you take off onto property to hunt. He also mentioned the yearly call log being much lower than last year. 20,969 total calls came in for 2024 compared to 21,175 total calls for 2023.

MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD MEETING TUESDAY DEC. 17TH 1PM

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 9:34 am CDT

AGENDA 

  1. CALL TO ORDER.
  2. Roll call.
  3. Approval of Agenda.
  1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
  2. Regular Board Meeting November 17th, 2024 – Approval.

 

  •                                                                                                                                
  1. Approval of Warrants.
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.

 

  1. LEGAL COUNSEL.                                                                        
  2. Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.).

                             

  2. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update
  3. Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
  4. AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) – Update
  5. a) Board review of the replacement metering project.
  6. Hydraulic Model & Water Distribution Study – No Change
  7. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
  8. Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
  9. Monthly Activities.
  10. a)

 

1.

 

  1. OTHER BUSINESS.
  2. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
    1. Executive Session will convene w/ guests.
    2. a) Pursuant to sections of Iowa Code 22.7(3) and Iowa Code 388.9

Steven Lee Mast

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 8:54 am CDT

Steven Lee Mast – Fairfield, Iowa.

The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Steve crossed the river on December 4th, 2024. A man’s man, Steve loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brother, sisters, nieces and nephews, ‘real sports’, glazed donuts, cigarettes and black coffee (not necessarily in that order). He was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none that loved to tell mostly true stories. You just never knew which part was mostly and which part was true. He is survived by Sharon Mast, his wife of 48 years, his children – Derek Blair and Taylor Mast, grandchildren – Savanna Blair, Sawyer Mast, Sullivan Mast and Alexandria Mast, great-grandchild – Theodore Mast, brother – Gary Mast, and his sisters – Kathy Adrian and Lorrie Roth.

Born May 23rd, 1946, in Washington, Iowa, he was the second son of Johenry and Lucille Mast who raised him Methodist. He attended the one-room schoolhouse in Noble, Iowa and went on to graduate from WACO High School, where he played football, baseball, basketball, track and was in band. He earned a degree in History from Iowa Wesleyan. Post graduation Steve became a teacher and coach, but Steve was a wanderer, never happy doing the same thing or staying in one place too long. He loved to work in jobs that moved him around and worked as a train engineer for several years, travelling the country. He lived in Iowa, Kansas, and California.

Simply stated, Steve was a good guy, always willing to help “supervise” a project. We will miss you, Dad, and will see you on the other side!

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Johenry and Lucille Mast, his son, Darren Blair, and brothers-in-law, Rick Adrian and Randy Roth.

In lieu of flowers, family requests paying forward an act of kindness for a stranger. Steve had the gift of gab, loved chatting with people, and leaving a smile on their faces.

Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.