Joan S. Brown, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Behavioral Healthcare Center in Keokuk, Iowa. Arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com
Elliott LaVahn Henderson, 7 weeks, of New London, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home. He was born in Burlington on October 7, 2024 to Michael Alan Henderson and Mystery Lee Wade.
He loved cuddling with everyone, especially his big sister. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister Laelah Mae Henderson; Grandparents, Tonya Wade and Melinda Henderson both of New London; Casey and Michelle Henderson of West Point; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A private family memorial service will be held at Elliott Chapel, New London. A gofundme has been established to assist the family with expenses at https://gofund.me/13e6a0f5. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
The National Association of Fire Marshall’s has a message as we are experiencing winter temperatures.
If you are using a fuel burning appliance such as a space heater, woodstove, or a fireplace to stay warm, make sure you have a working carbon monoxide alarm when you use fuel burning appliances including space heaters and fireplaces. Open a window for air circulation and to reduce carbon monoxide exposure.
A message from foodsafety.gov: Leftovers only last safely in the fridge for 3-4 days. Frozen leftovers can be used within 3-4 months for the best quality!
High School Basketball
The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will stay at home to take on Burlington Notre Dame on Monday, December 2nd, at 6:45 pm, while the Mt. Pleasant boys’ team will travel to Cedar Rapids Washington to start off the season at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.
Van Buren County will host Cardinal with the girls’ facing off first at 6 pm on Monday.
WACO will hit the road to play Holy Trinity Catholic on Monday with the boys’ scheduled to play at 7 pm.
Winfield-Mt. Union will square off against Louisa-Muscatine on the road on Tuesday, December 3rd, with the girls’ playing first at 6 pm.
Wapello will take on Pekin in a road matchup on Tuesday night with the girls’ tipping off at 6 pm.
Danville will face off against Mediapolis on Tuesday at home with the boys’ playing first at 6 pm.
New London will travel to West Burlington on Tuesday with the first game at 6 pm.
Central Lee will tip off the season on Tuesday against Holy Trinity Catholic on the road with the boys’ scheduled to follow the girls’ game at 7:30 pm.
Columbus will compete against Lone Tree on the road on Tuesday with the girls’ playing first at 6 pm.
High School Wrestling
The Mt. Pleasant, Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union, Fairfield, Mediapolis, Van Buren County, and Wapello girls’ teams will compete in the Fort Madison Tournament on Monday, December 2nd.
WACO will participate in the Washington County Quad meet on Tuesday, December 3rd, at Washington.
The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team will host a dual against Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union on Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
The Mediapolis boys’ team will compete in a quad at home on Tuesday at 6 pm.
The Wapello boys’ team will host a triangular on Tuesday at 6 pm.
High School Bowling
Fairfield will square off against Washington at home on Monday, December 2nd.
Mt. Pleasant will duel West Burlington on Tuesday, December 3rd, at KingPins.
Southeastern Community College
The #13 men’s basketball team won the battle of the unbeatens last night in the Broadway Classic 65-60 against Lincoln Trail College. The Blackhawks will take on Lake Land College tonight at 5 pm.
College Football
#18 Iowa State will punch their ticket to the Big 12 Championship game with a win against #24 Kansas State tonight at 6:30 pm at home.
In a typical Iowa/Nebraska showdown, the low-scoring affair came down to a walk-off field goal and for the second straight year the Hawkeyes walked out with the Heroes Trophy with a 13-10 victory. Drew Stevens knocked home two field goals, including the game-winning 53-yard kick. The Hawkeyes will await their bowl matchup, which will be announced on December 8th.
College Basketball
The #5 Iowa State men’s team will host Marquette on Wednesday, December 4th, at 7 pm in the Big 12/Big East battle.
The Iowa men’s team will start conference play on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 6 pm against Northwestern at home.
The #15 Iowa State women’s team will take on Middle Tennessee today at 12:30 pm.
The #22 Iowa women’s team continued their winning ways after pummeling BYU last night 68-48. Hannah Stuelke led the way as she tied her season high in points with 16 on the night. The Hawkeyes will take on Tennessee in the Women’s Championship Classic on December 7th at 6 pm.
This Day in Sports History
1872 – First international soccer game, as Scotland draws with England (0-0) in Glasgow.
1968 – CFL Grey Cup, CNE Stadium, Toronto: the Ottawa Rough Riders defeat the Calgary Stampeders, 24-21; MVP: Vic Washington’s 79-yard Touchdown run, which remains a Grey Cup record.
1983 – Denver Nuggets head coach Doug Moe, hopelessly behind, advises his team to let the Portland Trail Blazers break their scoring record.
The Crawfordsville Community is hosting a blood drive from 1:30pm – 6:30pm at United Church of Crawfordsville. Your donation can help up to 3 people. To schedule- contact Joni McArtor (local ImpactLife volunteer): by text 319-461-5886 (include your name) or email: washcorelayforlife@yahoo.com . https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/129350
The Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education Department announced classes for the month of December.
Tuesday, December 3- Diabetes Support Group – Tips and Tricks to Managing your Diabetes Over the Holidays! 2-3 PM Suite 25. Please RSVP to Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518.
Thursday, December 12 – Annual Review Course, 1-3 p.m., Suite 25
Get refreshed, ask questions and connect with others! This class is aimed at those who have had diabetes for one or more years and would like a refresher! Call HCHC Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518 by noon on Tuesday, December 10, to reserve your spot. The day of class, register at the HCHC Registration Desk before proceeding to the class.
Monday, December 16- Diabetes Group Class – This class is aimed at those newly diagnosed with diabetes, or who have never taken an education class regarding their diabetes in the past. The class is 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Suite 25. There is a fee; however, many insurance plans cover the program. Call HCHC’s Diabetes Education Center at 319-385-6518 to register by Friday, December 13.
HCHC’s Diabetes Education team offers Certified Diabetes Educators through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.
Opal Wiggins, 98, of Trenton died Friday, November 29, 2024, at Van Vorhies Haus in Mount Pleasant.
Opal was born September 1, 1926, in Salina, Iowa, the eldest of eight children of Ray and Emma (Smith) Manning. She was raised in Coppock, lived in White Oak, Trenton and Mount Pleasant. She went to New York City as a teenager with band.
On June 19, 1943, Opal was united in marriage to Macy Dale Wiggins, in Kahoka, Missouri. The couple made their home on a farm outside of Trenton. She was a farm wife for many years and did any farm chore you can think of. Her early years were spent house keeping and babysitting. She worked for Rabadeax Produce in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Additionally, Opal worked for the hospital housekeeping, Van Vorhies Haus, and cleaned many homes well into her later years. Opal was always working.
She was a member of the Trenton United Methodist Church, UMF, and formerly of the Moose Lodge in Mount Pleasant. Dale and Opal loved to spend time together traveling, camping and fishing. Opal enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, country music and dancing.
Opal is survived by two daughters, Esther (David) Lance of Trenton, Julie (Michael) Conner of Las Vegas, NV; four grandchildren Irene (Fred) Brown of Lockridge, Dale D. Lance of Trenton, Jodi (Partick) Pitrillo, Joni Perez both of Las Vegas, NV; six great grandchildren; and brother Lyle Manning of Bertram, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dale; daughter Retha Carol Wiggins; and six siblings, Anna Lowe, Gladys Lee, Delores Sinn, Carol Payne, Everett Manning and Patricia Manning.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory. Pastor Jeff McPheron will officiate. Burial will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery in rural Wayland. Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory where the family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for Trenton United Methodist Church and the Van Vorhies Haus. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
