Sports, September 17th

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

High School Football

Mt. Pleasant will take on Burlington on the road on Friday, September 20th, at 7:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 7:15 pm. Head coach John Bowlin knows there will be pressure put upon his defense in this week’s matchup,

“It’s gonna be a game in the trenches. I’m sure you know, they run the ball. They, you know, are kind of similar to us. They want to pound it. So, we’re going to be able to step up and play physical. We need our D-line to have a huge game and our linebackers to step up and just be assignment sound on what we’re doing. That’s kind of what we preach, you know, be confident and play fast with everything you do, and good things will happen. That’s when turnovers happen.”

West Burlington/Notre Dame will host Mid-Prairie at 7:30 pm on Friday. 

WACO will hit the road to face off against HLV on Friday at 7 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union will square off against Montezuma on Friday at home at 7 pm. 

New London will travel to Central City on Friday at 7 pm.

Fairfield will play Keokuk on Friday at 7:30 pm on the road. 

Danville will take on Louisa-Muscatine on Friday at 7 pm on the road. 

Van Buren County will look for their first victory against Wapello on Friday at 7 pm on the road. 

Central Lee will compete against Davis County on Friday at 7:30 pm on the road. 

Mediapolis will travel to Albia on Friday at 7:30 pm. 

Columbus will attempt to get back in the win column on Friday at 7 pm against Pekin.

High School Volleyball

Mediapolis will travel to take on Holy Trinity Catholic tonight at 7 pm.

Mt. Pleasant will get a rematch against Burlington on the road tonight at 7:15 pm.

Van Buren County will face off against West Burlington tonight at 7:30 pm on the road. 

Fairfield will compete against Washington tonight at home at 7:15 pm. 

Winfield-Mt. Union will travel to Wapello tonight at 7:30 pm.

WACO will look to get back on track tonight at 7:30 pm against Columbus at home.

Burlington Notre Dame will compete against Central Lee on the road at 7:30 pm tonight.

New London will square off against Holy Trinity Catholic on Thursday, September 19th, at 7:30 pm at home.

Danville will look to get back in the win column on Thursday against Burlington Notre Dame on the road at 7:30 pm.

High School Cross Country

Danville will run at Oskaloosa tonight.

Central Lee will host a meet tonight with Winfield-Mt. Union and Van Buren County making the trip. 

WACO and Wapello will run tonight at Knoll Ridge Country Club at 5:40 pm.

Mt. Pleasant, Mediapolis, Winfield-Mt. Union, Fairfield, New London, Van Buren County, Danville, Central Lee, and Holy Trinity Catholic will run at Rodeo Park Trail on Thursday, September 19th. 

High School Cross Country Rankings

The Iowa Track Coaches Association released their latest individual rankings yesterday and after a week of competitive racing the rankings have been shuffled.

For the boys’ Class 2A rankings, Will Schmidgall of Mediapolis fell from #7 to #13 in this week’s rankings. The sophomore raced against three other ranked runners last week twice and finished in 3rd place in both races with his best time being 15 minutes and 55 seconds. 

West Burlington/Notre Dame’s Kaitlyn Kipp made her first appearance in the top 30 for the season at #29 in Class 2A. The Falcon finished in 5th place at the Fairfield Invite with a time of 21 minutes and 9 seconds. 

Looking at the boys’ rankings in Class 1A, Jackson Shacklett of Danville closed the game on Van Buren County’s Lincoln Bainbridge as both runners climbed up the rankings. Bainbridge gained one spot to be ranked #6, while Shacklett leapfrogged six runners to enter this week at #7. 

Winfield-Mt. Union’s Kohlby Newsom tumbled back seven spots to be ranked #17. Ty Muniz of Columbus kept his spot in the top 30 at #29. 

Lastly, Danville’s Alaina Gourley enjoyed a successful week of running with a 2nd place finish at Van Buren County and Fairfield–she finished behind #14 Marie Yoder of Hillcrest Academy at Fairfield. However, she still fell in the rankings, rounding out the list at #30. 

Southeastern Community College

The volleyball team will host Northeast Community College tomorrow, September 18th, at 7 pm. 

College Football

Iowa will start Big Ten play on Saturday, September 21st, at 6:30 pm against Minnesota. KILJ 105.5 FM will have the broadcast.

#20 Iowa State will host Arkansas State on Saturday at 1 pm. The call will be on KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130.

This Day in Sports History

1920 – National Football League is born in Canton, Ohio; 12 teams pay $100 each to join the American Professional Football Association; renamed the NFL in 1922.

1931 – Boston Red Sox outfielder Earl Webb sets the single season record with 65 en route to 67 doubles.

1981 – Fernando Valenzuela sets the NL rookie record with his 8th shutout of the season.

Prep Cross Country: Two Local Runners Find Themselves Ranked in the Top 10

By Slaten Swords · Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 11:46 pm CDT

Prep Cross Country- The Iowa Track Coaches Association released their latest individual cross country rankings today–their fourth of the season–and after a week of competitive racing the rankings have been shuffled.

Class 3A

In Class 3A, for the first week of the season Washington and Fort Madison do not have an athlete ranked within the top 30. Washington’s Tyler Alderton and Fort Madison’s Avery Rump were ranked last week at #27 and #11, respectively.

Class 2A

For the boys’, Will Schmidgall of Mediapolis fell from #7 to #13 in this week’s rankings. The sophomore raced against three other ranked runners last week twice and finished in 3rd place in both races with his best time being 15 minutes and 55 seconds. 

West Burlington/Notre Dame’s Kaitlyn Kipp made her first appearance in the top 30 for the season at #29 in Class 2A. The Falcon finished in 5th place at the Fairfield Invite with a time of 21 minutes and 9 seconds. 

Class 1A

Looking at the boys’ rankings, Jackson Shacklett of Danville closed the game on Van Buren County’s Lincoln Bainbridge as both runners climbed up the rankings. Bainbridge gained one spot to be ranked #6, while Shacklett leapfrogged six runners to enter this week at #7. The two traded 1st-2nd place finishes with Shacklett winning the Van Buren County meet and Bainbridge taking the meet at Fairfield.

Winfield-Mt. Union’s Kohlby Newsom tumbled back seven spots to be ranked #17. The senior finished behind the trio of runners ranked in front of him last week with his best time being 16 minutes and 3 seconds at the Van Buren County meet.

Ty Muniz of Columbus kept his spot in the top 30 at #29. 

On the girls’ side of the rankings, Marie Yoder of Hillcrest Academy enters this week ranked #14 after being ranked #10 last week. She took 1st place at Fairfield with a time of 20 minutes and 21 seconds.

Lastly, Danville’s Alaina Gourley enjoyed a successful week of running with a 2nd place finish at Van Buren County and Fairfield–she finished behind #14 Yoder at Fairfield. However, she still fell in the rankings, rounding out the list at #30.

Next Rankings

Team rankings will be release tomorrow, September 17th, and individual rankings will be updated next Monday, September 23rd.

ATV vs. Car Results in No Injuries

By Yorke Prough · Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 3:46 pm CDT

On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 5:14pm, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle collision in the 2900 block of Graham Avenue, near Mount Pleasant between an ATV and a car.  Upon arrival, it was determined that a 1995 Buick Riviera driven by David McSparen, 43, of Salem, collided with a 2023 Can Am UTV driven by Craig Hoyer, 35, of Winfield.  There were no injuries reported.  Both vehicles were totaled.  Both vehicles were removed from the roadway and arrangements made for their removal.  After an investigation at the scene, McSparen was charged with Driving While Suspended, Failure to Provide Security Against Liability-Accident Related, and No Registration.

$50,000 Estimated Damage after Rollover in Henry County

By Yorke Prough · Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 3:44 pm CDT

On September 14th, 2024 at approximately 9:02AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a single vehicle rollover crash in the 1700 grid of Franklin Avenue.  An investigation into the report determined Jeremy Lee, 25, of Mt. Pleasant was traveling southbound in his 2019 GMC Sierra truck when he lost control and entered the ditch.  The truck rolled over and also damaged a utility trailer he was pulling.  The truck is presumed totaled and damage is estimated at $50,000.  No injuries were reported.  Lee was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

Illinois Man Falls Asleep Behind the Wheel in Lee County

By Yorke Prough · Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 3:42 pm CDT

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle rollover late Saturday evening. A vehicle driven by Diego Vasquez of Decatur, Illinois, was traveling south on 360th Avenue and 180th St intersection when he fell asleep behind the wheel. The vehicle continued through the intersection, struck a fence, and rolled one time, landing right side up with no air bag deployment. Estimated damage is $8000. The driver was not harmed and was given a ride to a hotel by Dunkins towing.

Henry County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Hospital BOT Meeting Agenda 09/18

By Yorke Prough · Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 3:38 pm CDT

MEETING OF HENRY COUNTY SOLDIERS’ & SAILORS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Wednesday, September 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
A. Minutes of previous meeting and committees
B. Administrative memo and EMS report

IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Facilities Update ♦ □
B. Financial Update ♦ □
C. Capital Update ♦ □
D. GRH Update ♦ □

V. HOSPITAL INSPECTION: Sally Olson

VI. EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE
Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 to discuss strategic objectives, quality, and legal matter. □

VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of Organizational Chart ♦ □
B. Capital Request – Badge Alignment ♦ □*
C. Capital Request – Kronos Timeclocks ♦ □*
D. Overbudgeted Capital Item – Rehab Roof ♦ □*
E. Investment Policy Review and Approve ♦ □*
F. Depository Resolution ♦ □*

VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Next BOT Meeting – Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities Meeting Agenda 09/17

By Yorke Prough · Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 3:37 pm CDT

Regular Meeting:
1:00 P.M. Tuesday
September 17, 2024
(MPMU Conference Room located at 509 N. Adams St.)

I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll call.
B. Approval of Agenda.

II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
A. Regular Board Meeting August 20th, 2024 – Approval.

III. FINANCIAL.
A. Approval of Warrants.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
C. Electric Rate Increase – Review

IV. LEGAL COUNSEL.
A. Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.).

V. OPERATIONS.
1. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update
a) Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
2. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
a) Board review of the Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project work.
3. AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) – Update
a) Board review of the replacement metering project.
4. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
a) Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
5. Monthly Activities.
a)

A. Customers.
1.
B. Employees.
2.

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

VII. ADJOURNMENT.

Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday October 15th, 2024

Carl Hellweg

By Yorke Prough · Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 12:38 pm CDT

Carl Aloysious Hellweg, 82, of Houghton, Iowa, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

He was born on July 1, 1942, in Houghton, the son of Aloysious and Marie (Pomberg) Hellweg. On December 1, 1962, he married LaVina Rauenbuehler at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years: LaVina; children: Daniel (Amy) Hellweg of Mt. Hamill, Iowa, Carla (Tom) Steffensmeier of West Point, Iowa, Deb (Marty) Moeller of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Cathy (Scott) Stuecker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren: Blake, Connor, Bailey, Dan, Jenny, Nick, Steven, Mitchell, Makenzie, Ashlyn, Taylor; fifteen great-grandchildren: Ruby, Rose, James, Kathleen, Carly, Teddy, Preston, Leo, Hank, Hazel, Maggie, Layne, Cade, Cael, Drew; siblings: Alvera (Gene) Merschman, Lucille Olson and brother-in-law: Carl (Maryann) Rauenbuehler. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Clarice Abolt, Rose Mary Cash and granddaughter-in-law: Lori Steffensmeier.

Carl was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic High School. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed farming, puzzle books, watching Westerns, playing and coaching baseball in his younger years and talking about old times. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and loved watching their games. Carl was quick witted and always had a smart comeback.

His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.

Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Houghton.

Memorials have been established in his memory for Houghton Fire and Rescue or Holy Trinity Catholic Schools.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.