Mount Pleasant In Town RAGBRAI Route Announced

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 3:03 pm CDT

The intown RAGBRAI route has now been announced for Mount Pleasant on July 26th. Participating streets include W Courtland, N White St, W Franklin, N Broadway, W Madison, N Main, E Monroe, and S Walnut. The route out of Mount Pleasant on July 27th includes S Walnut St, E Henry, N Brazelton, E Monroe, N Iris, Winfield Ave and 220th St. Below is a picture of the route in and out of town.

The official in town route for RAGBRAI on July 26th
The official route for leaving town on July 27th

*We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with various activities throughout the day. If you’re interested, please sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F054BA9A82EABFF2…

Henry County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda 06/19

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 10:27 am CDT

MEETING OF HENRY COUNTY SOLDIERS’ & SAILORS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Wednesday, June 19, 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. Financial Update ♦ □
B. Capital Update ♦ □
C. GRH Update ♦ □

V. HOSPITAL INSPECTION: Joel Prottsman

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

VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Facilities Update □ ♦
B. Unbudgeted Capital Approval □ ♦ *
C. Budget Approval □ ♦ *
D. Property/Liability Insurance Review □ ♦
E. Policies Review and Approval □ ♦ *
F. Committee Reports – EMS □ ♦

VIII. ADJOURNMENT
BOT Meeting – Wednesday, July 31st

United Way of Southeast Iowa One of 37 to Receive RULMD Grant

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 10:04 am CDT

The United Way of Southeast Iowa is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Ride United: Last Mile Delivery (RULMD) Grant, totaling $8,560, to support efforts to address food insecurity in the community. This grant will cover the cost of over 1,500 deliveries over the course of the next year, providing essential food items to individuals and families in need. This innovative grant utilizes DoorDash to make deliveries, providing essential food items directly to individuals and families in need, while also creating economic opportunities for community members to earn income as delivery drivers via the DoorDash app.

United Way of Southeast Iowa was one of 37 United Ways in North America (out of 1,400) to receive this grant and the only one in Iowa, highlighting the organization’s commitment to serving its community and addressing critical needs.

Teenage Driver Struck by Deer – Multiple Deer v. Vehicle Collisions Already This Summer

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 9:47 am CDT

On June 16, 2024 at 5:29am, Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle collision in the 1900 block of 170th near Kentucky Avenue.  An investigation determined that a 2010 Toyota Corolla driven by Adilynn Iserman, 19, of Mt. Pleasant, was travelling eastbound on 170th Street near Kentucky Avenue when a deer struck the vehicle.  Estimated damage to the vehicle due to the collision was $3,500.  No injuries were reported.

1st Place for Van Buren County High School in Statewide Art Contest

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 8:40 am CDT

Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education announced the winners of the Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, an opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects, connect to rewarding careers and compete for up to $1,000 awards for their schools.

First-place awards of $1,000 each will be made to the following schools for outstanding submissions by their teams: DeSoto Intermediate in the elementary school division; ADM Middle School (Adel) in the middle school division; and Van Buren County High School (Keosauqua) in the high school division. 2nd place winners received $500 with third place earning $300.

Elementary and middle school students participated in the Design Challenge by constructing a model home using toy plastic construction bricks, wood blocks, or other materials and making the case for why it would be a great place to live. High school students designed a project that could improve their communities. About 200 students across Iowa were involved.
1st place in the highschool division is a project titled “warrior café.” Congratulations to Van Buren County High School and teacher, Stefany Walls. The same teacher oversaw the project “farm life” in the middle school, which took 2nd place in that division!

Henry County Conservation Board Meeting Agenda 06/19

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 8:39 am CDT

The Henry County Conservation Board will hold their June 2024 Board meeting on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, at 4:30 pm in the conservation board meeting room at the office in Oakland Mills.

Items on the agenda will include South-Shore Shower house update, Operation Supervisor Update, and Naturalist Reports.

Please contact the conservation department if you have any questions, 319-986-5067.

Hot and Humid Heat Index to Reach into Triple Digits Today

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 7:05 am CDT

It’s going to be a hot and humid day, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures in the low to mid 90s are expected, with the heat index reaching around 100 degrees in the afternoon.

Limit your time outdoors and wear loose, light colored clothing. Make sure to lather up in sunscreen to avoid burns, and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Check on children, elderly, and pets, throughout the day, and never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle. As the saying goes, look before you lock.

If someone is suffering from the heat, remove them from the environment. Consider placing them under a large tree with shade or bringing them to a vehicle with air conditioning. Public places like the mall or library are a great way to cool down on hot days.

This heat advisory will remain in effect through Tuesday evening.

Sports, June 17th

By Slaten Swords · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

Burlington Notre Dame competed in the Williamsburg Tournament over the weekend and lost both of their games: 8-3 versus Assumption and 11-2 against Central DeWitt. The Nikes will host Hillcrest Academy tonight at 5:30 pm. 

New London will take on Pekin tonight at home at 5:30 pm. 

Mt. Pleasant will travel to Fairfield tonight for a doubleheader with game one at 5:30 pm. 

Winfield-Mt. Union will compete against Wapello tonight on the road. 

West Burlington will take on Highland tonight at 5:30 pm at home. 

Mediapolis will compete against Louisa-Muscatine tonight at 5:30 pm at home. 

Central Lee will face off against Burlington Notre Dame tomorrow, June 18th, on the road at 5:30 pm. 

Danville will face off against West Burlington tomorrow at 5:30 pm on the road.  

Van Buren County will take on Mediapolis tomorrow at 5:30 pm in Mediapolis. 

High School Softball

Holy Trinity Catholic participated in the Hillcrest Tournament over the weekend and fell to English Valleys 6-2 and dominated Keota 15-3. The Crusaders will host New London tomorrow, June 18th, at 7 pm. 

Fairfield and West Burlington competed in a tournament at Oskaloosa over the weekend. The Falcons split their weekend series with a 5-0 loss to Albia and a 5-0 win over Ottumwa. Against the Bulldogs, Oryana Gonzalez pitched a one-hitter with six strikeouts for the win. Anna Engberg, Lacie Felkins, Madalynn Knapp, and Isabella Blaufuss each notched an RBI. The Falcons will take on Highland tonight at 7 pm at home. 

The Trojans went 0-2 with a 7-1 loss to Oskaloosa and a 6-0 shutout against Collins-Maxwell. Lilly Bergren scored the lone run of the weekend for the Trojans. Fairfield will host Mt. Pleasant tonight with game one of a doubleheader at 5:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 5:15 pm. 

Mt. Pleasant traveled to Wapello to compete in a tournament over the weekend and fell to the Arrows 8-0 in game one and lost 11-0 against Camanche. Emma Starr tallied two hits, including a double over the two contests and Macy Jones went 2 for 2 with a double in game two. 

Central Lee will host Columbus tonight at 7 pm. 

Mediapolis will face off against Louisa-Muscatine tonight at 7:30 pm at home. 

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

Van Buren County will host Hillcrest Academy tonight at 7 pm. 

WACO will take on Columbus tomorrow at 5:30 pm at home. 

Danville will compete against West Burlington tomorrow at 7 pm. 

High School Cross Country

Mt. Pleasant’s optional summer runs officially get underway this week. The runs are a great way to get in shape and to run with others. The runs are available for 7th through 12th graders and 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 and Clinton LumberKings competed in a weekend series and the LumberKings swept the Bees in convincing fashion on Saturday, 12-4, and snuck away with a 5-4 victory last night. 

In game one, Cooper Donlin smacked a double and tallied two RBIs for the Bees. The LumberKings were led by Cougar Cooke as he finished with four RBIs. Game two saw the LumberKings’ pitching staff toss 14 strikeouts in the win. 

Burlington will take on the Normal CornBelters tonight at home at 6:30 pm. 

Clinton will face off against the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes tonight at 6:30 pm at home. 

This Day in Sports History

1880 – Providence Grays MLB pitcher John M. Ward threw a perfect game, beating the Buffalo Bisons, 5-0; the second perfect game in the National League in six days. It would take 84 years before another National League pitcher threw a perfect game. 

1976 – The ABA merges into the NBA, bringing the New York Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, and San Antonio Spurs. 

2003 – “Moneyball,” a book about the 2002 Oakland Athletics baseball team and GM Billy Beane’s sabermetric approach, inspired by Bill James, is published.