Wellbeing Workshop Series Comes to Southeast Iowa

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 8:56 am CDT

Wellbeing isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s an ongoing journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

“What About Me? My Wellbeing” is a four-week introductory, research-based program that covers taking time for oneself, relationships, finances and physical health. Agencies, businesses, and individuals interested in promoting overall wellness can attend one of the following offerings in Southeast Iowa free of charge:

  • Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27 at the Henry County Extension Office (127 N Main Street, Mt. Pleasant)
  • Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, & 27 at the Des Moines County Extension Office (1700 W Mt. Pleasant Street, West Burlington)
  • Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, & 24 at the Lee County Health Department (#3 John Bennett Dr, Fort Madison)
  • Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, & 22 at the Louisa County Extension Office (317 Van Buren, Wapello)

Each workshop runs from 12:00pm-1:00pm, with lunch served at 11:30am.

“Wellbeing is not an end, it’s a journey. Your needs will fluctuate depending on where you are in your life. This program can be applied at any point,” said Dawn Dunnegan, a family wellbeing specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

“It’s all about taking time out of your busy schedule to reflect on the lifestyle choices you’re making to meet your own goals for your relationships and your financial and physical health. This is not about us telling you what you should be doing. It’s about you figuring out what you should be doing based on your own individual goals,” Dunnegan said.

 

“You’re going to learn some new information, but what’s more important is that the program allows you to take time to focus on you,” added Kelly Waters, Marketing Program Coordinator for Henry & Des Moines Counties.

 

“After completing the program, you’ll have the tools to keep working on your own wellbeing,” Waters said.

Online registration and additional information are available at https://extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/wellbeing. For more information about the “What About Me? My Wellbeing” offerings in Southeast Iowa, contact Dawn Dunnegan at dunnegan@iastate.edu.

Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 8:30 am CDT

 AGENDA

 January 19, 2023

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

9:00 WEMIGA Monthly Report and Year End Report for 2022

9:30 County Attorney Budget Request

10:00 Conservation Budget Request

Other County Business as time allows.

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Sports, January 18th

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 6:32 am CDT

High School Basketball

New London faced off against conference foe Danville last night and split the night. The Bears dominated the girls’ game running away with a 31-point victory over the Tigers, 60-29. The Bears had firm control of the game due to a suffocating defense that forced nearly 30 turnovers in the contest. Jaeda Molle was a force both offensively and defensively generating steals and scoring 18 points. Mylee Miller was the leading scorer for the Tigers with 13 points, 10 of which came in the fourth quarter. The boys’ game started off in the Bears favor up 9-5  near the end of the first quarter. However, the Tigers went on a 21-6 run to end the first half and did not look back, winning 53-37. Blaise Porter and Kade Benjamin had phenomenal games with Porter scoring 22 points and Benjamin finishing with 15 points including a couple of blocks during the game. Spencer Nelson and Caiden Gourley each scored 12 points in the game for the Bears. New London will be on the road to play Holy Trinity Catholic Friday, January 20th, and Danville will host Burlington Notre Dame on Friday.

The Holy Trinity Catholic girls team fell to Mediapolis 64-58 as Haley Steffener finished with a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs. The Crusaders won the boys’ game 55-50 over the Bulldogs.

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team got out to a quick start and did not look back as they crushed Oskaloosa 72-46. The Panthers outscored Oskaloosa 31-18 by halftime with Aaiden Ashton cashing in 14 points in the first half. Ashton led the way in scoring with 23 points. Payton Hagans and Nate Stroud also finished in double digits with Hagans finishing with 18 points and Stroud scoring 13 points in the contest. Mt. Pleasant will play conference foe, Washington, on Friday, January 20th, at 7:30 pm at home.

Winfield-Mt. Union won the girls’ game handily 61-40 over WACO. The Wolves and the Warriors were in a close contest at halftime 31-23, but it was Keetyn Townsley who pushed the game fully into Winfield-Mt. Union’s possession after putting up 11 points in the second half. Bradie Buffington led the Wolves in points with 15 on the night. Ellah Kissell put up 19 points for the Warriors. The boys’ game was never close as WACO rushed out to a 37-13 lead at halftime leading to a 66-48 victory. Hunter Hughes led the Warriors in points with 14, followed by Chase Waterhouse with 11 points, and Simeon Reichenbach finishing with 10 points. The Wolves were led by Cam Buffington with 18 points, Carter Loyd and Jake Edwards finished in double digits with 10 points and 12 points, respectively. Winfield-Mt. Union will face off against Wapello Friday and WACO will travel to play Columbus on Friday.

The Central Lee girls’ team shocked 11th ranked Burlington Notre Dame by clobbering them 72-42 as the Hawks flew to a 21-3 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Nikes returned the favor in the boys’ game, grounding the Hawks to win 71-40. Central Lee will host Van Buren County Friday with the girls going at 6 pm followed by the boys.

High School Wrestling

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team’s next match is tomorrow, January 19th, against Fairfield.

High School Bowling

Mt. Pleasant will host Fairfield tomorrow.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The women’s basketball team will look to get back in the win column Friday, January 20th, against Haskell Indian Nations at home at 5:30 pm.

The 25th ranked men’s team will play Haskell Indian Nations at the conclusion of the women’s game on Friday. KILJ will be on the call for both games with the pregame show at 5:15 pm.

The men’s wrestling team will be at home tomorrow as they go against Cornell College at 6 pm.

The women’s wrestling team’s dual competition for tonight has been postponed due to weather concerns. The event has not been rescheduled yet. Their next scheduled event is February 4th at the Grand View Open.

The Tigers next indoor meet will be Saturday, January 21st, at the Hilltop Invitational.

This Day in Sports History

1896 – First college basketball game with 5 players on each side is conducted by the University of Iowa; invites student athletes from University of Chicago for an experimental game; Chicago beats Iowa 15-12.

1958 – Willie O’Ree is the 1st African-American to appear in the NHL, making his debut for the Boston Bruins in a 3-0 victory in Montreal.

1983 – IOC restores Jim Thorpe’s Olympic medals (Pentathlon & Decathlon victories) 70 years after they were taken from him for being paid $25 in semi-pro baseball.

Barbara Jean Guinther

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 3:05 pm CDT

Barbara Jean Guinther, 68, of Saint Paul, Iowa, passed away at 1:27 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Born on October 3, 1954, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Catherine (Walljasper) Grelk. On December 12, 1978, in Fort Madison, Iowa she married Ken Guinther.

Barbara is survived by her husband: Ken; three daughters: Brenda Grelk, Dawn Cunningham and Andrea Guinther; three brothers: Bob Grelk, Ken Grelk and Gary Grelk; two sisters: Mary Umbarger and Eileen Vorwalt; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Dewayne, Tony and Norb Grelk.

Barbara graduated from Marquette High School and retired from Metromail. In her free time she enjoyed cross stitching, seek and find, t.v. shows and especially her grandchildren.

Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Pilot Grove Bank Community Room in Pilot Grove.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

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

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 3:03 pm CDT

The Wayland City Council Meets Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of January 4, 2023
b. Bills for Payment/ Calendar Year Wages/IRS 2023 Mileage Rate (.655)
c. CD Renewal
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks 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. Unfinished Business
a.
5. New Business
a. Consider Request for Water Leak Adjustment
b. LL Pelling Summer Street Work Pricing 2023
c. Res. 2023-02 Resolution Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing For the Purpose
of Considering the Maximum Tax Dollars from Certain Levies for the City’s
Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-224 Budget
d. Tax Abatement Applications:
-Wayland Mennonite Home – 61’11” x 55’ 3/12” Frame dwelling w/3 car attached
garage at 504C W Front St
-Ron & Julie See – 76’ x 51.4’ Frame dwelling w/attached 3 car garage at 805 N
Pearl St.
-Neil Reichenbach – 16’Lx13’Wx15’H Sunroom/4 seasons room addition to dwelling
at 407 E Railroad St.
-MI7 LLC – 54’x30’ Frame dwelling w/attached 32’x32’ garage at 803 N Pearl St.
6. Building Permits – Approved
Danny Crawford – 500-gallon LP tank at 106 W 3rd St.

Conservation Department Improvements

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 2:59 pm CDT

As the new year began Henry County residents had a chance to see the changes made to the interior of the Henry County Nature Center located at Oakland Mills.  The facelift included construction of a huge tree for kids to climb in and a tunnel where the indoor fish pond used to be.  Now it’s time to re-do the pond outside at the entrance to the Nature Center.  Some other improvements coming before the summer season include re-roofing all the shelter houses in the parks and removing the pit toilets at Gibson Park and Mudcreek.  Forty-five new fire rings for the camping areas will be purchased thru Iowa Prison Industries for $13,000 and a wash bay for equipment will be constructed away from the front of the shop. An assessment of the various parks that make up the Henry County Conservation district is underway so that planning can be done for future improvements.

Sports, January 17th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 5:57 am CDT

High School Basketball

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team had a terrific night both offensively and defensively against Danville to come out on top 65-30. Andrea Lopreato had a monster game, finishing one steal short of a triple-double with 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 steals. Tristan Shull finished with 19 points adding 7 boards and 6 assists to the winning effort. On the night, nine Panthers scored and totaled 15 steals as a team. After starting the season 0-4, the Panthers are now 8-7 and Coach Watson credits his team for putting the pressure on opposing teams. Danville falls to 6-9 on the season. Mt. Pleasant will play conference foe, Washington, on Friday, January 20th, at 7:30 pm at home.

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team will play Oskaloosa at home today, January 17th, at 7:30 pm.

WACO will be hosting a big conference matchup tonight against Winfield-Mt. Union with the girls going at 6 pm. The Wolves girls’ team is currently ranked 10th in Class 1A.

The Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders will face off against Mediapolis tonight with the girls going at 6 pm followed by the boys.

Central Lee will play Burlington Notre Dame tonight with the girls going at 6 pm.

New London will host Danville tonight here on KILJ with both games being covered with pregame at 5:45 pm.

The Iowa High School Athletic Association released their rankings for high school boys’ basketball yesterday. Waukee Northwest in Class 4A and Xavier in Class 3A both lost their top spots. Cedar Rapids Kennedy is now the top team in class 4A and Bondurant-Farrar is atop the rankings in Class 3A. Class 2A is ruled by Central Lyon with West Burlington ranked 5th. WACO moved one spot up the rankings to 3rd in Class 1A as Grand View Christian still ranks 1st.

High School Wrestling

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team’s next match is January 19th against Fairfield.

High School Bowling

Mt. Pleasant will host Fairfield Thursday, January 19th.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The women’s basketball team will look to get back in the win column Friday, January 20th, against Haskell Indian Nations at home at 5:30 pm.

The 25th ranked men’s team will play Haskell Indian Nations at the conclusion of the women’s game on Friday. KILJ will be on the call for both games with the pregame show at 5:15 pm.

The men’s wrestling team will be at home Thursday as they go against Cornell College at 6 pm.

The women’s wrestling team will be back in action tomorrow, January 18th, against Iowa Central Community College at home.

The Tigers next indoor meet will be Saturday,January 21st, at the Hilltop Invitational.

This Day in Sports History

1970 – Sporting News names Willie Mays as Player of the Decade for the 1960s.

1988 – AFC Championship, Mile High Stadium, Denver: Denver Broncos beat Cleveland Browns, 38-33; features infamous “The Fumble”, Browns’ Earnest Byner fumbles at the Denver 3-yard line with 1:12 remaining resulting in the loss.

2012 – LeBron James becomes youngest player in NBA history to record 20,000 career points during the Miami Heat’s 92-75 victory over Golden State; James, 28 years, 17 days old, passed Kobe Bryant, 29 years, 122 days old.

Betty Jane Barr (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 16th, 2023 at 3:55 pm CDT

Betty Jane Barr, 98, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

A funeral service for Betty will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 20th at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend James Zuehls, Interim Pastor, Peace Lutheran Church, Prairie Grove, will officiate. Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery, rural Rome, IA. Open calling hours will be held from 12 Noon to 7 PM on Thursday, January 19th. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Peace Lutheran Church. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

Mrs. Barr, the former Betty Jane Ericson, was born at home in rural Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on October 26, 1924. She was the daughter of Bernard Rex and Nellie Ersa (Scarff) Ericson. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1942. On July 2, 1946 in Casper, Wyoming, Betty was united in marriage to Cloyce Wayne Barr. Mr. Barr died July 24, 1987 in Mt. Pleasant.

Betty worked briefly at the IAAP in Middletown. For almost 30 years, Betty held a position on the assembly line of the Champion Spark Plug Manufacturing (Iowa Industries) Company in Burlington. She retired in 1987.

Mrs. Barr was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Prairie Grove, and the New London Lions Club. She was an RSVP Volunteer. For many years, Betty was very active in Square Dancing with her husband.

Those thankful for sharing in Betty’s life include her son, Terry Wayne Barr of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters – Evelyn Wieter of Largo, FL and Donna Luzadder of Hannibal, MO; two grandchildren – Terry Barr and Tara Goins and four great grandchildren – Brett Barr, Cole Goins, Cierra Goins, and Charli Barr.

Her parents, husband, four sisters – Grace Thompson, Mae Stutzman, Helen Ericson and one in infancy and four brothers – Edward and Ralph Ericson and two in infancy precede Betty in death.