Caitlin Clark Takes Home the Honda Cup for the Second Consecutive Season

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 2:12 pm CDT

Iowa City, IA- Caitlin Clark might be a couple states over to the east playing professional basketball for the Indiana Fever, but the former Iowa Hawkeye repeated as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year after receiving the 2024 Honda Cup from the Collegiate Women Sports Awards yesterday.

In their 48th anniversary broadcast, Clark became just the fourth player to receive the Honda Cup multiple times with Rachel Garcia being the most recent in 2021 and 2019 for her dominant play in softball at UCLA. Maya Moore and Tracy Caulkins were the two other multiple time recipients.

Clark is the first student-athlete from the University of Iowa to win the Honda Sport Award for basketball and the Honda Cup Award in back-to-back years. The former Hawkeye ended her career as NCAA’s all-time leading scorer and broke the NCAA women’s tournament scoring leader.

Additionally, Clark is the only NCAA Division I men’s or women’s basketball player to lead their conference in scoring and assists in four consecutive seasons.

“In our 48-year history, only a handful of athletes have won the Honda Cup twice,” said Chris Voelz, Executive Director of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards. “Just as she achieved numerous historical firsts in her senior year, Caitlin Clark makes history with us as the fourth two-time Cup winner and only the second to win it back-to-back. With an exceptional class, we are thrilled to welcome her to the sisterhood of all-time greats in college athletics and eagerly anticipate the continued impact of her influence on our culture and the nation’s sports community.”

The Indiana Fever currently sit at 7-11 on the season as Clark was voted Rookie of the Month for the month of May. Recently, Clark broke the Fever’s franchise record for assists in a game with 12 in their loss to the Chicago Sky on June 23rd. The Fever will take on the Seattle Storm on Thursday, June 27th, at 10 pm.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda 06/27

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:56 am CDT

Henry County Supervisors

100 E Washington St  Ste 202

Mt Pleasant IA  52641

Fax:  319-385-3601

 

Chad White, Member            Marc Lindeen, Vice-Chairman        Greg Moeller, Chairman    

           319-385-0759                                 319-385-0760                                  319-385-0761________                        

 

AGENDA

June 27, 2024

 

1.Approve Agenda

2.Approve Minutes

3.Approve Claims

4.Jake Hotchkiss Engineer Weekly Update

   Open fuel bids

   Resolution to award contract for Nebraska Avenue bridge replacement – BROS(98) project

5.Sarah Berndt, Monthly Update General Assistance

6.Approve Update General Assistance Policy

7.Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds

    From Rural Basic to Secondary Road Funds

8.Resolution Establishing Zoning Fees

9.Resolution Establishing 911 Address Marker Fee

Discussion Regarding Healthy Henry County Communities

Approve MOU for MHASEI for FY25

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Lowest Bid Announced for New Bus Barn at 1515 E Monroe, School Board Votes Tomorrow

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:33 am CDT

While students may be enjoying their summer, in which they still have nearly two months to do so, the Mount Pleasant school district is working to move forward with projects in June and July. One such project is the proposed bus barn/central receiving/buildings and grounds at 1515 E Monroe St, which will be brand new construction. The superintendent, John Henriksen, spoke on KILJ Radio to announce the winner of the bid for construction. Jean C. Wiley and Sons had the lowest bid, which sat right around 3 million dollars.

There will be a special session on Wednesday evening at 5:30pm in the central office to move forward on this.

Farmers Encouraged to Sign Up for Webinar Offered Through Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:29 am CDT

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has opened registration for its upcoming webinar, “The Economic Outlook and Your Farm,” that will dive into current economic pressures stifling the ag economy and factors for farmers to consider when planning ahead for a possible recession in agriculture.

IFBF’s Economic Outlook webinar will be held July 16 at 1 p.m.  Dr. Robert Dieli, president and founder of RDLB, Inc., an economic forecasting and management consulting firm, will offer insights into inflation and higher borrowing costs contributing to the downturned ag economy and provide helpful insight for farmers to consider while making long-term decisions for their farms.

“Declining commodity prices and ‘higher for longer’ interest rates continue to impact purchasing power and on-farm profitability, raising concern across the ag sector,” says Zach Brummer, Iowa Farm Bureau farm education program manager. “As farmers grapple with higher borrowing costs and inflationary pressures hitting close to home with layoffs in the meatpacking and manufacturing sector with companies such as Tyson, Firestone and John Deere, we want to provide as much insight as possible to help members navigate these turbulent waters.”

To register for the webinar, visit www.iowafarmbureau.com/events and select “The Economic Outlook and Your Farm Webinar.”

Rainfall Totals Vary Greatly Across State – Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:12 am CDT

Northwest Iowa farmers received substantial rainfall with flood conditions while some Southeast Iowa farmers had minimal precipitation.  Statewide there were 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 23, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Spraying and other field activities were limited in some areas due to wet field conditions.

Mike Naig, the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, commented, “Northwest Iowa is experiencing historic flooding not seen since 1993. While the forecast is showing a reprieve from additional rainfall, those downstream need to be prepared as this water heads south,” said Secretary Naig. “Our hearts go out to all the Iowans affected by this devastating flooding. We do not yet know the full picture of damage to homes, businesses, farms, crops, livestock, communities and public infrastructure, but we know that it is likely to be substantial and costly. Iowans are resilient and we will get through this together, but this recovery will certainly take some time and require considerable resources.”

The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 8 percent short, 74 percent adequate and 17 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 11 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 17 percent surplus. Excessive rain fell in northwest Iowa with over 50 percent of the area reported with surplus topsoil and subsoil moisture.

Corn emergence neared completion. Corn condition rated 77 percent good to excellent. Soybeans emerged reached 95 percent. Seven percent of soybean crop was blooming, 1 day behind last year but 2 days ahead of the 5-year average.  Soybean condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Eighty-six percent of the oat crop was headed or beyond, 6 days ahead of the average. Twenty-eight percent of oats were turning color, 9 days ahead of the average. Oat condition rated 73 percent good to excellent.

Ninety-five percent of the State’s first cutting of alfalfa hay has been completed, 6 days ahead of last year. Hay condition rated 78 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition decreased two percentage points to 73 percent good to excellent. Feedlots remain muddy due to excess rainfall.

Thunderstorms Possible Today

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 9:11 am CDT

Thunderstorms are expected this morning and again later this afternoon and night. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds to 70 MPH and brief tornadoes. Torrential rain is expected with any storm, which may result in flash flooding. A Slight Risk, or level 2 of 5, for severe storms covers areas along and south of Highway 30.

Make sure to stay weather aware today, and have multiple ways to receive warning!

The timing of severe storms today will most likely be around 2 PM to 11PM today. Storms will generally be moving towards the southeast, around 30 mph.

Barbara Starr

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 8:58 am CDT

Barbara Ann Starr, 80, a resident of Wayland, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at Cottonwood United Methodist Church in rural Wayland. Burial will be held at a later date at Cottonwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cottonwood United Methodist Church or Cottonwood Cemetery. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

Barbara was born March 17, 1944 in Oxnard, California, the daughter of Dorothy and Ray Arbogast.

Barb worked for McCleery-Cummings Company in Washington. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Scott (Tammy) Starr of Wayland, Candi Starr of Washington, Rex Starr of Lockridge, Cori (Ron) Kuntz of Wayland, and Billie Jo (Darrin) Bruegge of Fairfield; 13 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; siblings, Georgia Fort of Wayland, Tom Arbogast of Wayland, Cathy Rich of Brighton, and Tim Arbogast of Wayland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Ray Arbogast, and Harry White; and great-grandson, Hunter.

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

Sports, June 25th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

Mt. Pleasant hosted Fort Madison last night and handled business, winning 10-0 in game one and 11-3 in game two. Head coach Brent Broeker talked about his team’s success after the contest,

“Yeah, you know, I thought our kids played well tonight defensively, you know, we played pretty well offensively we struggled when they brought a new kid in, but you know you took about a thing and then we started swinging it again. So, you know, we put up a lot of runs and our pitchers threw pretty well tonight. Walker and Zach in the first game and then Benny threw a great game in game two, so all around I thought we played pretty well.”

Everyone got involved at the plate between the two games with Cooper Coleman tabbing three RBIs and a double, Zach Newton bringing home two runs, and Payton Hagans slugging an RBI triple. The starting pitchers had phenomenal games as well with Ben Newton tossing 6 innings and striking out eight in game two and Payton Walker and Zach Newton combining for four strikeouts and a no-hitter in game one. Hunter Cresswell hit a home run for the Bloodhounds.

Mt. Pleasant will head up to Waterloo tomorrow, June 26th, to take on Kee and Columbus Catholic with their first game at 4 pm. 

Van Buren County lost to Hillcrest Academy last night 8-3. Lucas Fett and T.J. Jirak each tabbed an RBI in the loss. The Warriors will travel to West Burlington tonight at 4 pm. 

West Burlington was defeated by Lone Tree last night 8-2. Brock Thuleen slugged two doubles and finished with an RBI in the loss.

Central Lee made the trip to the Field of Dreams last night to take on Pekin and what a dream it was as the Hawks smacked the Panthers 12-2. Hunter Edlin and Cory Jones paced the team with three RBIs apiece as Chase Johnson clubbed a solo home run. The Hawks will celebrate their senior night against New London tonight at 5:30 pm.

New London and Highland competed in a 10-inning marathon and it was the Huskies that finished with the victory 13-12 last night. Gavin Menke-Bailey swatted a home run and led the Tigers with three RBIs. 

Danville defeated Wapello last night 4-2. 

Burlington Notre Dame will square off against Danville tonight at home at 5:30 pm. 

Fairfield swept Keokuk last night 8-6 in game one and 13-4 in game two. Caden Allison pushed across six RBIs between the two contests. Fairfield will square off against Centerville tonight at 5:30 pm on the road. 

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

Fairfield will square off against Centerville tonight at 5:30 pm on the road. 

Mediapolis will compete against West Branch tomorrow at 7 pm on the road. 

High School Baseball Rankings

The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association released their sixth edition of their rankings yesterday and Burlington Notre Dame remained in 2nd in Class 1A behind Akron-Westfield with a 21-3 record.  

The Nikes dominated their last week of competition with a 4-0 record as they outscored their opponents 39 to 6 in that span. Their team batting average and slugging percentage rank inside the top 10 in the state, while their 1.97 team ERA is tied for 7th amongst all teams this season.

High School Softball

Danville was squashed by Wapello last night 15-0 as Ada Boysen tallied 13 strikeouts in the circle for the Arrows. The Bears will take on Fort Madison tomorrow, June 26th, at 7 pm. 

Mediapolis could not stop scoring last night as the Bulldogs defeated Winfield-Mt. Union 16-3. Avery Crear and Payton Harris both went yard as they combined for five RBIs for the Bulldogs. 

Winfield-Mt. Union will celebrate their senior night tonight against Wapello at 5:30 pm. 

Mediapolis will hit the road to face off against Holy Trinity Catholic tonight at 5:30 pm. 

Holy Trinity Catholic fell to Hillcrest Academy last night 5-2. 

West Burlington handled Lone Tree last night 12-2. Madelynn Knapp led the squad with four RBIs in the win. The Falcons will host Van Buren County tonight at 4 pm.

Van Buren County jumped on Columbus for 11 runs in the second inning to secure their 14-0 victory. Callie Kracht and Kylee Roen each tabbed three RBIs in the win. 

Central Lee will celebrate their senior night tonight against New London at 5:30 pm. 

New London lost to Highland last night 17-0. 

Mt. Pleasant was swept by Fort Madison last night 8-1 in game one and 13-3 in game two. Keagyn Coleman had the only RBI in game one and Chaley Cook finished 3 for 3 in game two with an RBI. The Panthers will take on Davis County on the road tomorrow at 7 pm. 

WACO will travel to Lone Tree tonight at 6 pm. 

Fairfield will take on Centerville tomorrow at 7:30 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 hit the road to face off against the Cape Catfish tonight at 6:35 pm. 

The Clinton LumberKings lost a heartbreaker last night to the Lafayette Aviators 9-8 after surrendering five runs in the bottom of the 9th inning. Blake Timmons crushed a three-run home run in the loss. The LumberKings will take on the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp tonight on the road at 7:05 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1903 – Boston Beaneater Wiley Piatt is the only 20th-century pitcher to lose two complete games in one day, falling to Pittsburgh 1-0 and 5-3. 

1976 – Texas Ranger Toby Harrah became the only shortstop not to handle a fielding chance in a doubleheader.

2021 – Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola ties Tom Seaver’s 51-year old MLB record of 10 consecutive strikeouts, in 2-1 loss to the Mets in New York.