Henry County Sheriff App Coming Soon

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 6:40 am CDT

Sheriff McNamee and Henry County celebrate the five-year mark for the new Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. Sheriff give us a quick update.

 

Sheriff mentions the Jail being right on track with this years budget. Revenue reached Three Million in August, and is now at $3,264,969. Up $264,969 in three months. As today is Veterans day, Henry County has many deputies in the department that are veterans or active military. Sherrif McNamee recognizes their efforts.

 

Sheriff also talks about a Henry County App that should be launching at the beginning of the year.

 

Sheriff McNamee also informed KILJ that New London School District has decided to make their school resource officer Full Time. Starting today, Deputy Preston Roberts will be onsite full time for the rest of the school year.

Sports, November 11th

By Slaten Swords · Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

Postseason Football

The semifinal round for all seven classifications is scheduled to start this week at the UNI-Dome and run through Saturday, November 16th. Here’s a look at the schedule.

8-Player football will kick off the action on Wednesday, November 13th, with Remsen St. Mary’s facing off against Bishop Garrigan at 10 am. Gladbrook-Reinbeck versus Lenox will follow at 1 pm.

Madrid and West Hancock will start off the Class A semifinal matchups on Thursday, November 14th, at 10 am, followed by Tri-Center taking on Saint Ansgar at 1 pm. Class 4A will round out the day with Lewis Central competing against Pella at 4 pm and North Scott and North Polk playing at 7 pm.

Classes 1A and 5A will play on Friday, November 15th, with Wilton and Grundy Center kicking off the day at 10 am, while Hinton and Dike-New Hartford will play at 1 pm. Valley will take on Dowling Catholic at 4 pm and Southeast Polk will look for a chance to repeat with a matchup against Iowa City Liberty at 7 pm.

On Saturday, Spirit Lake will face off against PCM at 10 am and Van Meter will take on West Lyon at 1 pm for Class 2A. Rounding out the day will be Class 3A with Wahlert Catholic competing against Sergeant Bluff-Luton at 4 pm and Mt. Vernon slated to play Humboldt at 7 pm.

Southeastern Community College

The men’s basketball team has started the year 5-0 after narrowly escaping with a 57-56 win over the weekend against Three Rivers Community College. The Blackhawks will face off against Highland Community College on Wednesday, November 13th, at 7 pm.

College Football

Iowa State’s defense was outmatched as Kansas’ dual threat quarterback Jalon Daniels finished with 363 all-purpose yards and three total touchdowns in a 45-36 win over the Cyclones. Rocco Becht produced 363 passing yards and three scores through the air, connecting with Jaylin Noel for 167 yards and two of the touchdowns. Iowa State’s second consecutive loss knocked the Cyclones out of the top 25. They will face off against Cincinnati on Saturday, November 16th, at 7 pm at home. KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130 will be on the call.

Iowa is on their bye week.

College Basketball

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

The #6 Iowa State men’s team will face off against Kansas City at home tonight at 7 pm.

The #8 Iowa State women’s team dominated Southern University yesterday 84-56. Addy Brown and Audi Crooks each tabbed a double-double with Brown collecting 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Crooks cashed in for 17 points and grabbed 11 boards. The Cyclones will compete against St. Thomas on Thursday, November 14th, at 6:30 pm at home.

The Iowa women’s team outscored Virginia Tech 48 to 26 between the first and third quarters to exit with a comfortable 71-52 victory last night. Lucy Olsen paced the team with 20 points followed by Addison O’Grady, who shot perfect from the floor, with 18 points. The Hawkeyes will host Toledo on Wednesday, November 13th, at 6 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1959 – Seals Stadium, a minor league baseball park and temporary home of MLB Giants, in San Francisco, California was demolished.

1981 – MLB Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela becomes the first MLB rookie to win a Cy Young Award.

1997 – NHL’s new Columbus franchise (scheduled to begin play in 2000) announced the team’s name would be the “Blue Jackets” after soldiers in the Union army during the American Civil War.

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
11/13/24
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