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.

Carl Loyd

By Yorke Prough · Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 5:46 am CDT

Carl “Pokey” Harold Loyd, 75, of New London, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Burlington on October 20, 1948 to James Arthur “Bud” and Ida Frances Wise Loyd.  He was a 1966 graduate of New London High School.  In 1967 he married Vicki Colby; they later divorced.  On May 2, 1987 Carl married Anna (Baxter) Woodsmall in New London.

Carl was a lifelong farmer and owner and operator of Carl Loyd Trucking; drove for Dickey’s Prairie Home, New London Coop, Aldi Foods, and retired from WalMart Transportation.

He was a fifty-year member of New London Mason Lodge AF & AM #28; and a member of New London Jaycees, Ruritans, and formed the New London wrestling boosters; and supported Dollars for Scholars.  He was very involved in his community.  He enjoyed NASCAR and collected diecast banks.  Most importantly, Carl loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom he was very proud.

Carl is survived by his wife, Anna; his sons, David Dewey Loyd, Dominick Darrin (Jamie) Loyd, Damon Drew (Jennifer) Loyd, Brendon Michael (Kara) Woodsmall, all of New London, and Timothy Keith (Lacey) Woodsmall of Livingston, New Jersey; one brother Leslie (Kathy) Loyd of New London; one sister Wilma Townley of Burlington; ten grandchildren, Culley, Bryce, Samuel, Layney, Carlie Jo, Nick (Bubba), Marlianna, Bronson, Lillian and Leo; two great-grandchildren, Kylie and Hagen; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law Denise Loyd; two grandsons; and one granddaughter.

The funeral service for Mr. Loyd will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 20, 2024 at New London Christian Church with Pastor Nathan Cooper officiating.  Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday at the church.  A Masonic service will be at 4:00 pm, with the family greeting friends following until 7:00 pm.  Memorials have been established for Black and Gold Backers and New London Wrestling Boosters.  Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

 

June 17, 2024 – June 23, 2024

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at 4:06 pm CDT
06/17/24
Gaila Oschwald
06/17/24
Mikayla Cowen
06/18/24
Reese Coffman
06/18/24
Ann Noel
06/18/24
Lyndsey Kaufman
06/19/24
Lynn Riley
06/19/24
Jim Sefton (Hamilton, Ohio)
06/19/24
Jack Schimmelpfennig
06/19/24
Laura Shaffer
06/19/24
Bruce Breuer
06/19/24
Nancy Thuma
06/19/24
Nancy & David Sutherland *Anniversary
06/19/24
Zane Long
06/20/24
Samuel Carrasco (Twin A!)
6/20/24
Sawyer Carrasco (Twin B!)
06/20/24
Matt Schimmelpfennig
06/20/24
Mara Hobbs
06/20/24
Dennis Wesely
06/20/24
Pam Kindig
06/20/24
Bob & Janet Roth *Anniversary
06/21/24
John Murphy
06/21/24
Lucy Dingman
06/21/24
Jason Cook
06/21/24
Colson McNamee
06/21/24
Kolton Gardner
06/21/24
John Murphy
06/21/24
Rozella Schroeder - 93
06/21/24
Darrell "Toad" Thompson
06/22/24
Haleigh Cowan
06/22/24
Jerry Smith
06/22/24
Charlie & Nicole Rose
06/23/24
Jean Ann Sparrow
06/23/24
Jeep & Doris Grilliot *Anniversary (62nd)