Dorothy Jean Helphrey,

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 6:07 am CDT

Dorothy Jean Helphrey, 92, of Winfield, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Winfield. Burial will follow at Winfield-Scott Township Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will not be present. Memorials may be directed to the Winfield First Responders or to Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in memory of Dorothy Jean.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Dorothy Jean was born September 16, 1932 at her home farm in Winfield, Iowa, the daughter of Earl H. and Nellie (Fye) Kellogg. She graduated from Winfield High School and worked as a secretary for Cudahy Packing Company and for Iowa Southern Utilities in Winfield. Dorothy Jean was united in marriage to Wendell Harry Helphrey on December 11, 1954 in Winfield.

Dorothy Jean was a life-long farmer, working alongside her husband and son. She attended the First Presbyterian Church in Winfield and was a member of the Smokey Hall Neighborhood Club and a pinochle card club. Dorothy Jean was also a Girl Scout Leader and she volunteered at Midwest Old Threshers. She enjoyed attending the Iowa State Fair for over 80 years. Dorothy Jean loved gardening, reading, crafts, and she was a great cook. She loved attending Bluegrass festivals and baking with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter.

She will be deeply missed by her son, Kurtis (Kathy) Helphrey of Winfield; daughter, Karen (Mark) Garrett of Wayland; grandchildren: Katy (Michael) Black and Klinton (Sidney) Garrett; great-grandchildren: Madden Black, Karsyn Black, Kellon Black, and Lee Garrett; and her nieces and nephews.

Dorothy Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2021; and two brothers, Dale (Helen) Kellogg and Billy (Elva) Kellogg.

MPHS Culinary Arts Program Wins 2nd In Fall Iron Chef

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 5:49 am CDT

Several Mount Pleasant High School students took a trip to Indian Hills Community College on to compete in the Fall Iron Chef competition. The Culinary Arts Program won 2nd place in the competition. Congratulations to the Mount Pleasant High School Culinary Arts Team; Tulip Lien, Alayna Wagner, Lexi Murphy, Elizabeth Crull, Annette Reynolds, & Max Heater.

Tulip Lien, Alayna Wagner, Lexi Murphy, Elizabeth Crull, Annette Reynolds, Max Heater

November 11, 2024 – November 17, 2024

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at 9:46 am CDT
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Saydee Stewart
11/13/24
Donna O'Neill-Dunn
11/13/24
Emma Davis
11/13/24
Linda Kimzey
11/14/24
Charlie Yoder
11/14/24
Chad & Krystal Zeleny *Anniversary
11/15/24
Gary n Shannon Van Nyhuis 30th Anniversary
11/15/24
Rick Smith
11/15/24
Steve Andersen
11/16/24
Jason Denning

Veterans Day Discounts

By Hayden Douglas · Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 9:53 am CDT

Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have fought for our freedom; Both Active and Retired Military personnel. The Southeast Iowa area has many ways to honor and offer certain deals or discounts on Veterans day. Some deals in the area include, Buffalo Wild Wings in Burlington, The Eagles Club in Burlington, Flint River Shooting Range, Hy-Vee, Perkins, & The VFW in Burlington. Some form of military ID may be required to receive military discount.

 

Veteran’s Day Observance in Henry County

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 6:44 am CDT

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11th and gives Americans the opportunity to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. Veterans Day, which was once known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I. Over the years, Veterans Day has become a day for remembering and recognizing all veterans. It now serves as a time to reflect on veterans’ contributions and ongoing challenges, such as health care and employment. The day has become a platform for honoring service while also advocating for veterans’ needs.

In Mt. Pleasant, The Henry County Veterans Day Observance will begin at 10:30am on Monday morning (11/11/24) in the community room of the Veterans Hall at 300 W. Monroe St. in Mt. Pleasant.  Dean King, Avenue of Flags Chairman and Honor Guard Commander will be the Master of Ceremonies. The program includes speakers, a performance by the MPCHS Chamber Choir, and the introduction of four veterans whose names have been added to the Henry County Memorial Stones. They are as follows:

Eugene M. Stewart USMC

Max R. Stith USA

Floyd William Patten USMC

Richard C. Davidson USAF

This brings the total of names listed on the Memorial to 1529.  This event is open to the public and all are invited to attend.

 

U.S. Senator Ernst: SE Iowa “Office Hours”

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 6:41 am CDT

The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst will be holding traveling office hours next week in Southeast Iowa.  The Senator will not be in attendance.  Representatives will be available to assist Iowans with problems and questions regarding social security, veterans’ benefits, Military affairs and other federal programs.  Senator Ernst’s representatives will be in:

Henry County: Thursday, November 14th, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street.

Lee County: Thursday, November 14th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm City of Ft. Madison, 811 Avenue E

Jefferson County: Friday November 15th 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Fairfield City Hall

 

Area Meetings Scheduled Next Week

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 6:35 am CDT

The MPCSD School Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting next week on Monday, November 11 at 6pm at the MPCSD High School Media Center, 2104 S. Grand Avenue.  For agenda items, please visit the MPCSD website.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

The Mt. Pleasant City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting next week on Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 pm.  The meeting is held in City Hall, the council chambers, 307 E. Monroe Street.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

The Henry County Conservation Board will hold their November board meeting on Wednesday, November 13 at 4:30pm in the conservation board meeting room at the office in Oakland Mills.  Discussion of dump station cost estimates, a “Save the Bridge” update, the director and naturalist reports are on the agenda.  Please contact the Conservation Department with questions: 319-986-5067.

Sports, November 9th

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

Postseason Football

The quarterfinal round is officially complete and four teams from each of the seven classifications will be heading to the UNI-Dome this week to compete in their semifinal matchups. Here’s how the quarterfinal matchups wrapped up last night.

Starting in Class 5A, Iowa City Liberty outlasted Ankeny 21-13, while last year’s champion Southeast Polk pummeled Iowa City West 42-15. The Rams and Lightning will play on Friday, November 15th, at 7 pm. Dowling Catholic won a defensive battle against Ankeny Centennial 14-10 and Valley defeated Johnston 38-35 in a shootout. The two will compete on Friday at 4 pm.

In Class 4A, Lewis Central, attempting to repeat as state champions, surpassed ADM 32-25. The Titans will face off against Pella at 4 pm on Thursday, November 14th, after the Dutch defeated Gilbert 19-14 as dual threat quarterback Collin Kerndt finished the night with 183 total yards and three touchdowns in the win. North Polk handled business against Xavier 35-14, while North Scott snuck past Decorah 28-24. The Comets and Lancers will compete at 7 on Thursday night.

In Class 3A, Mt. Vernon is heading back to the state tournament after overcoming a 15-point deficit at halftime to take down Algona 31-28. After scoring the first three points of the game, Solon was humbled by Humboldt in a 35-3 drubbing last night. The Mustangs and Wildcats are slated to play on Saturday, November 16th, at 7 pm. Wahlert Catholic defeated Independence 24-7 and Sergeant Bluff-Luton handled Nevada 53-21. The two will compete on Saturday at 4 pm.

For Class 2A, Mid-Prairie’s 7-game winning streak was snapped by PCM in a 41-0 shutout last night. PCM will face off against Spirit Lake on Saturday at 10 am. Van Meter also pitched a shutout against Anamosa, 31-0, while West Lyon sprinted past Kuemper Catholic 49-14. Van Meter versus West Lyon is scheduled to start at 1 pm on Saturday. 

Grundy Center is looking to repeat as Class 1A state champions after crushing Sumner-Fredericksburg 35-6. Grundy Center will take on Wilton after the Beavers’ Owen Hassell rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns in a 14-point fourth quarter comeback to win over Regina Catholic 21-14. Dike-New Hartford downed South Hardin 36-19 and Hinton defeated Underwood 37-15. The two will compete on Friday at 10 am.

Each game in Class A was decided by at least two possessions as West Hancock handled Woodbury Central 44-15, Saint Ansgar smacked Maquoketa Valley 44-13, Tri-Center ran past ACGC 47-20, and Madrid did enough to beat Lisbon 27-14. West Hancock and Madrid will face off at 10 am on Thursday, followed by Tri-Center versus Saint Ansgar at 1 pm.

Lastly, 8-player semifinal football will begin on Wednesday, November 13th, with Remsen St. Mary’s taking on Bishop Garrigan at 10 am, while Gladbrook-Reinbeck will compete against Lenox at 1 pm. 

Southeastern Community College

The men’s basketball team traveled to Missouri for day one of the Midwest JUCO challenge and picked up a narrow victory over Mineral Area College, 65-59. The Blackhawks will face off against Three Rivers Community College today at 2 pm for the final day of the challenge. 

College Football

Iowa’s trip to California was spoiled by a late field goal as UCLA exited with the 20-17 victory. The Hawkeyes struggled to run the football, gaining just 80 yards on the ground with Kaleb Johnson averaging just 2.7 yards per carry and scoring one of the two rushing touchdowns. Iowa will look for answers during their bye week.

#17 Iowa State will look to get back in the win column against Kansas on the road today at 2:30 pm. KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130 will be on the call.

College Basketball

The Iowa men’s team will stay at home to take on South Dakota on Tuesday, November 12th, at 8 pm. 

The #6 Iowa State men’s team will face off against Kansas City at home on Monday, November 11th, at 7 pm.

The #8 Iowa State women’s team will host Southern tomorrow, November 10th, at 2 pm.

The Iowa women’s team will travel to Virginia Tech tomorrow at 4:30 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1953 – The Supreme Court rules Major League baseball exempt from antitrust laws.

1991 – Houston’s Roman Anderson becomes the first player in NCAA history to surpass 400 points by kicking a 32-yard field goal in the Cougars’ 23-14 victory over Texas.

1996 – Evander Holyfield upsets Mike Tyson in an 11th-round knockout in Las Vegas to regain the WBA heavyweight boxing title; becoming the second boxer, after Muhammad Ali, to win a heavyweight title three times.