Sports, July 2nd

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

Mediapolis’ pitching staff has continued delivering gems as the Bulldogs shutout Central Lee 2-0 for their fourth consecutive victory last night. Bo Herdrich led the Hawks with a double. 

Mt. Pleasant will face off against Mediapolis tonight at 5:30 pm on the road. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 5:15 pm.

Central Lee will start their Class 2A playoff journey on Saturday, July 6th, at home against Centerville at 7 pm.

Van Buren County defeated Danville last night 7-4. Isaiah Meek went 2 for 2 with three RBIs to lead the Warriors. Van Buren County will face off against Cardinal tonight on the road at 5:30 pm. 

Danville will host Burlington Notre Dame tonight at 5:30 pm. 

Burlington Notre Dame’s eight-run first inning was too much for New London to overcome as the Nikes defeated the Tigers 15-4 last night. Tate Welcher and Sullivan Barron each picked up an RBI for the Tigers.

Winfield-Mt. Union will compete against New London tonight at 5:30 pm. 

Fairfield will take on Washington in a makeup game from June 13th at home at 2:30 pm, the time change is due to the threat of weather. 

West Burlington will square off against Burlington tonight at 7 pm at the Grayhounds’ home stadium. 

High School Baseball Rankings

The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association released their final Class 1A rankings for the 2024 season and Burlington Notre Dame finished the regular season ranked 2nd. 

The Nikes claimed the Southeast Iowa Super Conference south regular season title with a perfect conference record and an overall record of 24-3. The offense has been elite as their team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging ranks 4th, 7th, and 3rd in the state. Additionally, their team ERA of 1.84 ranks 8th in the state. 

High School Softball

New London had their senior night spoiled last night in a back-and-forth affair that ended with Mt. Pleasant coming out on top 11-8. Errors vexed New London for the entire contest with their sixth error leading to a two-out rally in the 6th inning that saw Izzy Sloat, Keagyn Coleman, Abigail Shelangowski, and Kynlee White each slap a single to eventually give the Panthers an 11 to 5 lead. 

However, New London would not go down without a fight as Lena Nelson, Ruby Myers, and Lillie Gallup each tabbed an RBI in the bottom of the 7th inning, but Myah Starr put an end to the rally as she finished with four strikeouts in the complete game win. Chaley Cook led the Panthers with three RBIs. 

Mt. Pleasant will take on Holy Trinity Catholic tonight at 5:30 pm at home. 

Winfield-Mt. Union will take on New London tonight at 5:30 pm on the road. 

Danville fell to Van Buren County last night 10-2. Callie Kracht and Addison Brauns each finished with two RBIs for the Warriors. 

Van Buren County will travel to Cardinal tonight at 5:30 pm. 

Payton Harris started off the scoring with a two-RBI double for Mediapolis, but Central Lee’s stout offense crushed the Bulldogs last night 12-2. The Hawks will travel to Burlington tomorrow, June 3rd, for a doubleheader with game one at 5 pm. 

Mediapolis will compete in a doubleheader on Monday, July 8th, against Davis County on the road with game one at 5:30 pm. 

West Burlington competed against Van Buren County and Holy Trinity Catholic last night and swept the night with a 7-6 win against the Warriors and a 10-0 shellacking of the Crusaders. 

Lyndsey Kelley swatted a three-run homer for the Falcons against Van Buren County, while Ali Pedretti smacked a double for three RBIs for the Warriors. Shona Andersen and Lacie Felkins each grabbed two RBIs against the Crusaders. 

West Burlington will square off against Fort Madison tonight at 5:30 pm on the road. 

Fairfield gave Cardinal all they had, but fell short last night 4-2. The Trojans will face off against Albia tomorrow at 7:30 pm on the road. 

WACO will compete against Keota tonight at 5:30 pm on the road. 

High School Cross Country

Mt. Pleasant’s optional summer runs, available for 7th through 12th graders, are scheduled Monday through Thursday. The runs will often be led by upperclassmen as coaches may not be present for every run.

On Mondays and Wednesdays the runs will start at 6:30 am at the Old Threshers Museum Theatre and on Tuesdays and Thursdays they will be at Saunders Park by the swimming pool at 7 pm. 

If you have any questions, contact Coach Murray at 319-850-0867. 

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees will face off against the O’Fallon Hoots tonight at 6:30 pm at home.

The Clinton LumberKings will travel to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes tonight at 6:30 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1903 – Pitcher Jack Doscher, debuts for the Chicago Cubs, the first son of a major leaguer (Herm played from 1882-92) to play in the MLB. 

1941 – Joe DiMaggio hits a 3-run homer off Boston’s Dick Newsome to pass Willie Keeler’s MLB record 44 game hitting streak. The streak lasts 56 games. 

1989 – Jockey Steve Cauthen wins the Irish Derby on Old Vic to become the first rider in history to sweep the world’s four major Derbies (Kentucky, Epsom, French, Irish).

Nellie Oosthoek

By Yorke Prough · Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 3:53 pm CDT

Nellie W. Oosthoek, 93, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 5th at Behner Funeral Home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

Nellie was born April 3, 1931 in Fairfield, the daughter of Lester and Marguerite (Linnell) Fishel. She married Harold D. Oosthoek, June 26, 1953 in Fairfield. He preceded her in death November 19, 2019.

Nellie was a 1949 graduate of Fairfield High School. She worked for Universal Producing and later for Agape Land as a teacher’s aide. With Nellie’s husband, Dean, they were active members of the Fairfield Foursquare Church where she taught Sunday School and served as the choir director. Besides maintaining their love of flowers in their garden, the Foursquare Church and service to its pastors and members were their greatest priority.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Debra (Richard) Foreman of Birmingham and Terry (Betty) Oosthoek of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Nicholas (Casey) Wilburn, Travis Oosthoek and Tara Oosthoek; great-grandchildren, Caitlin Crutsinger, Landon Wilburn, Braxton Wilburn, Mason Wilburn, Teegen Oosthoek, Tyler Oosthoek; sisters, Lesta Rowland of Knoxville, Iowa and Miriam Thompson of Winston Salem, North Carolina.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Marie Baker and John Fishel; brothers-in-law, James Rowland and Kenneth Baker; and son-in-law, Dan Watson.

Online condolences may be made to Nellie’s family by viewing her obituary at www.behnerfh.com.

New London Municipal Utilities Meeting Agenda 07/02

By Yorke Prough · Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 9:49 am CDT

NEW LONDON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES – AGENDA FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JULY 2ND, 2024 – TUESDAY AFTERNOON – 1:00 PM – NEW LONDON CITY OFFICE

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Chairman Robert Byczek

2. ROLL CALL: Jerry Wilhelm, Dan Heater, Jodi Jackson, Jean Westerbeck, and Robert Byczek

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. OPEN FORUM

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve minutes of the previous meetings (1-5)
b. Accept Treasurer’s report (6-13)
c. Approve payment of claims (Handout)

6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Discuss the rebates offered to customers by New London Municipal Utilities (14-17)

7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve emergency action hiring WES Engineering to complete the necessary repairs replacing bolts and wiring harnesses in the wind turbine (18)
b. Approve Resolution #154 Authorizing the City Clerk to Transfer Funds for Fiscal Year
2025 (19)
c. Discuss and take action on renewing the Wellmark employee health insurance policy and setting a new renewal date (20-22)
d. Discuss sending requests for proposals for a fuel provider (23-24)
f. Utility Board Meeting, August 1st, 2024 at 1:00 PM, City Office
g. Resale Power Group of Iowa, August 22nd, 2024 at 10:00 AM, Community Center

8. REPORTS
a. Foreman’s Report – Dave Ford (Handout)
b. Council Minutes (25-30)

9. ADJOURNMENT

New London City Council Meeting Agenda 07/02

By Yorke Prough · Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 9:49 am CDT

AGENDA FOR NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2ND, 2024 – TUESDAY EVENING – 6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
  2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and Dawn Sines
  3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller REPORTS:
    1. Police Dept. Utilities (1-5)
    2. Fire Department         Child Care
    3. Public Works (Handout) Mayor
    4. Parks & Recreation
    5. OPEN FORUM:
  4. Michelle Rosel – Henry County EMS Essential Services Special Election CONSENT AGENDA:
  5. Approve minutes of previous meetings (6-11)
  6. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (12-14)
  7. Approve Payment of Claims (Handout)
  8. Approve Alcohol License for Woobies with an Outdoor Service Area (15-16) OLD BUSINESS:
  9. Rescind the motion from May 13th, 2024 to approve a quote to paint the exterior of the library (17)
  10. Approve a quote to paint the exterior of the library (18, Handout) NEW BUSINESS:
  11. Approve Resolution #434 Authorizing the City Clerk to Transfer funds for Fiscal Year

2025 (19-20)

  1. Discuss and take action on constructing a sidewalk on S. Pine St.
  2. Discuss and take action on replacing the sidewalk on Madison St., N. Walnut St., N.

Division St. and N. Elm St.

  1. Discuss a yard waste disposal/burn site
  2. Discuss public use of City dumpsters MEETINGS:
  3. Public Works Committee, As Needed, Shop at WWTP
  4. Public Safety Committee, As Needed, City Office
  5. Regular City Council Meeting, August 12th, 2024 at 6:00 PM, City Office
  6. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL – OPEN FORUM NOTICE

The Open Forum portion of the New London City Council meeting is a time where the public is allowed to speak.  This is a courtesy that is extended to you.  During this portion of the meeting the following guideline will be in effect:

  1. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please stand if possible, and state you name and address for the record.
  2. Unless you are a scheduled, approved organization making a presentation, you will have 3 minutes to respectfully express your thoughts. Guest organizations will be under the discretion and management of the Mayor as the presiding officer.
  3. Understand that no formal motions or actions will be taken on items during this time. Your concerns may be forwarded to the appropriate committee for further considerations and/or discussion.
  4. All comments and discussion will remain respectful in nature to all parties.
  5. Similar topics will be acknowledged, and forwarded to the appropriate department. However, repetition of topics will be limited.
  6. Any deviation from these guidelines will end you allotted time and you will be asked to be seated. Failure to abide by these guidelines may lead to removal from the meeting at the order of the Mayor and possibly charges of disorderly conduct if so warranted.
  7. Your involvement on agenda items will be limited to the presentation of factual material as determined by the Mayor. This the Council’s time for dealing with matters and will not include public opinions or question and answer time; this is done during Public Hearings.

Danville City Council Meeting Agenda /01

By Yorke Prough · Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 9:48 am CDT

Monday, July 1, 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, 6:00 p.m..

2. Accept or amend the agenda.

3. 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.

4. Jack Swarm, SE IA Regional Planning.
A. Presentation of updated electrical inspection contract with Regional Planning.
B. Approval of Resolution 2024-17, accepting Contract #24-656 with SE IA Regional Planning Commission, for electrical inspections for the City of Danville.

5. Discussion and action on Resolution 2024-16; depositing funds into the existing fire department capital savings account.

6. Proposed Ordinance Number 238, establishing a standard policy pertaining to driveways.
A. Second reading of proposed Ordinance Number 238.
B Action on this second reading of proposed Ordinance Number 238.
C. Discussion and action on possibly waiving the third and final reading of proposed Ordinance Number 238.

7. Fire Chief/building inspector report – action by council if needed.

8. Public Works report.
A. Review of proposed amendment to City Code Chapter 5.14. Action on this amendment.
B. Public Works written report. Action if needed.

9. Approval of consent agenda.
A. Council minutes of June 17, 2024 (full & summary minutes).
B. Payment of bills.

10. Council reports and correspondence.

11. Adjournment.
The next regular session of the Danville City Council will be on
Monday, July 15, 2024, Danville City Hall, 6:00 p.m..

July 1st, 2024 – July 7th, 2024

By Allison Jacobs · Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 9:19 am CDT
07/01/24
Alex Arnold
07/02/24
Darcy Wibstad
07/02/24
Hobe Dickey
07/02/24
Margaret 0'connor
07/02/24
Alina Lowman (5)
07/02/24
Doug & Mary Harrison (36)
07/03/24
Anna Sefton
07/03/24
Ron Claus
07/03/24
Sam Blint
07/03/24
Tyler Brown
07/03/24
Julie Liechty
07/03/24
Josh and Dr. Karla Maher
07/05/24
Erin Housh
07/05/24
Jerry Stoderel
07/06/24
Esther Wonderlich
07/06/24
Bonnie Huff
07/06/24
Roy & Joy Gilleard *Anniversary
07/07/24
Ron Osborne

Sunday Afternoon Field Fires Separated by Mere Minutes

By Yorke Prough · Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 8:42 am CDT

There were multiple field fires in our area on Sunday afternoon.

Just after 2:00pm on Sunday, there was a field fire in the 3300 block of Franklin Avenue in Salem. Multiple first responders attended to the scene, including, but not limited to, Salem Fire and Rescue and the Henry County Sheriff’s office.

Less than 10 minutes later, there was a fire in Mount Pleasant in the 2600 block of Dakota Avenue. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

This is a good reminder to keep an eye on your controlled burns, especially on windy days.

Elgar and Helman Selected as Co-Chairs of Henry County Democratic Party

By Yorke Prough · Monday, July 1st, 2024 at 8:41 am CDT

The Henry County Democratic Party Central Committee met and selected Mary Elgar of Mt. Pleasant and Dave Helman of rural Salem to serve as co-chairs of the local party.

Mary Elgar served as chair for ten years  during the legislative career of Tom Vilsack and the 1998 Vilsack campaign for Governor.  Elgar also served on the Democratic State Central Committee during this ten-year period. Helman served as chair from 2004 to 2013.  He was also honored by being chosen as 2nd Congressional district “Chair of the Year” in 2013.

Both have led the local party during multiple Presidential Caucus campaigns and have assisted candidates in their campaigns for local and state office.  They are proud of their good working relationship with the Henry County Auditor’s Office which manages elections for Henry County voters.

Elections were also held for several other leadership positions. Lois Roth and Aaron Williamson were elected as Vice-Chairs.  Pat Richenberger and Matt Mitchell will serve as Treasurer and Secretary, respectively.

In the coming weeks the new officers will be reaching out to Henry County voters- asking them to join in preparing for the fall election.   Several events, including an organization rally, are being planned for this summer.