Miller-Meeks Comments Following Republican Nomination in Primaries

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 8:58 am CDT

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks released the following statement after securing the Republican nomination for Iowa’s First Congressional District, after defeating challenger David Poutsch.

“I am deeply honored to win the Republican nomination for Iowa’s First Congressional District. I look forward to taking our message to every Iowan in our district ahead of November. I share Iowans’ priorities for the next Congress: securing our southern border, getting inflation and the cost of living under control, tackling the mounting national debt, making sure we have strong K-12 education, and addressing escalating conflicts around the world.

“My opponent and her radical leftist agenda will continue to drive costs, keep our borders open, prioritize social politics instead of quality education for our kids and continue rampant government spending, which has led to crippling high prices and interest rates while simultaneously increasing our national debt.

“Her blind support for Democrat policies and Joe Biden’s failed agenda would mean years of financial hardship, limited opportunity for Iowans, pervasive crime in our communities, and weak support for Israel against Hamas.”

“I look forward to continuing to serve and deliver for the constituents of Southeast Iowa.”

You Can Run But You Can’t Hide: Carjacker in Burlington Gets Comeuppance in Illinois

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 8:56 am CDT

On June 4, 2024, at approximately 12:55 A.M. Burlington Police Officers responded to a report of an assault and the assault victim’s car being taken at 3160 Agency Rd.

Upon officers’ arrival, they met with the victim who stated he was forcibly removed from his vehicle and his vehicle was stolen by a white male. The vehicle was later called into the Warren County, Illinois dispatch center as a reckless driver.

The vehicle was located and the driver fled from law enforcement. At the end of the pursuit, the driver, identified as Eric Sparr, was arrested on Illinois charges related to the pursuit. Charges from the Burlington incident are forthcoming.

Sports, June 5th

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

Mt. Pleasant and Oskaloosa were locked in a heated contest that involved the Panthers walking it off in the bottom of the 7th to win 7-6. Mt. Pleasant held a 3-1 lead before Oskaloosa scored a run each in the fourth and fifth innings to tie the game. The Panthers responded in the bottom of the sixth inning with a Payton Hagans RBI sacrifice bunt and a passed ball gave the squad a 5-3 lead. 

However, Oskaloosa would not go down quietly as they put up three runs in the top of the seventh to lead 6-5. Down to their final three outs, Carson Andreasen singled to start the inning and Payton Walker worked a walk before Ben Newton laced a single into the right-center field gap to score the tying run and move Walker to third. An intentional walk to Zach Newton brought up Cooper Coleman with an opportunity many dream about, bases loaded in a walkoff situation,

“Going into that at-bat, I just want to put the barrel onto the ball and score that final run for the team.”

Coleman smacked the ball to the fence for an RBI single, giving the Panthers the victory. Andreasen and Payson Coleman also registered an RBI in the win. Head coach Brent Broeker talked about the win after the game.

“Yeah. You know we’re getting better at fighting all the way through. I think our guys, you know we’ve been there where we just couldn’t get it done at the end. These kids have a different mindset. They just keep battling all the way through. And tonight it paid off for us.”

Mt. Pleasant will host Keokuk tomorrow, June 6th, at 7:30 pm. 

Winfield-Mt. Union had their contest against Wapello last night postponed. The Wolves will take on Highland tomorrow at 5:30 pm at home.

Fairfield defeated Williamsburg last night 7-5. Dain Burkhart, Aiden Westercamp, and Aiden Kreuter totaled two RBIs in the winning effort. The Trojans will play Burlington tomorrow at 7 pm on the road. 

New London scored four runs in the sixth inning to fend off Central Lee last night 11-9. Michael Raines led the squad with two RBIs as Memphis Watson slashed a triple and tallied an RBI. The Tigers will hit the road to face off against Danville on Friday, June 7th, at 5:30 pm. 

Central Lee will host Van Buren County tomorrow at 5:30 pm. 

Van Buren County will compete against Highland tonight at 5:30 pm on the road. 

Mediapolis will take on Keokuk tonight at 7:30 pm at home. 

Danville will compete against BGM tomorrow at 5:30 pm at home. 

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

West Burlington will travel to face off against Hillcrest Academy today. 

High School Softball

Winfield-Mt. Union had their matchup against Wapello postponed last night. The Wolves will take on Holy Trinity Catholic tonight at 5:30 pm at home. 

Holy Trinity Catholic lost to Mediapolis last night 11-1. Avalynn Prall finished 2 for 4 with a double and a team leading three RBIs. The Bulldogs will compete against Columbus tonight at 7:30 pm on the road. 

New London will travel to Wapello tonight at 5:30 pm. 

WACO fell to Lone Tree last night 18-0. The Warriors will take on Pekin tomorrow, June 6th, at 7 pm on the road. 

Danville will face off against Louisa-Muscatine tonight at 7 pm. 

West Burlington will travel to Hillcrest Academy today. 

Central Lee will take on Van Buren County tomorrow at home at 7 pm. 

Mt. Pleasant will host Keokuk tomorrow at 7:30 pm. 

Fairfield will look to avoid the sweep against Burlington tomorrow at 7:30 pm on the road. 

High School Tennis

The 2024 State Coed tournament had their competitions yesterday and Xavier and Waukee Northwest each grabbed the gold.

In Class 1A, Xavier’s Bennett Link and Avery Link took down Claire Smock and Jack Briggs of Pella 6-3 and 6-4 in the semifinals to face off against Kate Holton and Parker Stroh of Columbus Catholic in the championship.

Stroh and Holton took the first set 6-3 but the Link duo captured the second set 7-5 and won the tiebreaker to win the championship. Smock and Briggs claimed third place over fellow Dutch Joshua Roozeboom and Bryn Higginbotham. 

Class 2A saw London Taylor and Kaden Taylor of Waukee Northwest defeat Lexi Moen and Beck Sissel of Valley to claim the gold. Katelyn Kock and Logan Sherman of Cedar Rapids Washington took third place, while Maddy Jepsen and Lucas Persson of North Scott finished in fourth. 

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees had their matchup against the Clinton LumberKings postponed last night. 

The Bees will attempt to play their first game of the week tonight against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at 7:05 pm on the road. The LumberKings will travel to face off against the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes tonight at 6:30 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1974 – As’ Reggie Jackson and Bill North engage in clubhouse brawl in Detroit.

1981 – Astros Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as all-time walk leader (1,777).

2018 – Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was named 2017 top earning sports person by Forbes with $285 million.

Primary Election Henry County Results

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at 9:44 pm CDT

*Denotes winner

Republican Ticket

U.S. Congressional District 1

*Marrianette Miller Meeks – 612

David Poutsch – 385

State Senator District 44

*Adrian Dickey – 474

State Senator District 48

*Mark Lofgren – 360

State Representative District 87

*Jeff Shipley – 492

State Representative District 95

*Taylor Collins – 364

County Auditor

*Robin Detrick – 909

County Sheriff

*Rich McNamee – 965

Board of Supervisors

*Chad White – 686

*Steve Detrick – 542

Dan Cook – 427

David Muhs – 295

 

Democratic Ticket

United States Congressional District 1

*Christina Bohannan – 81

State Senator District 48

*John Dabeet – 39

State Representative District 95

*Jeff Poulter – 38

 

There were no Libertarian party candidates.

Primary Election Henry County Supervisor Results

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at 8:55 pm CDT

Congratulations to incumbent Chad White and newcomer Steve Detrick as they have won the primary election in Henry County for the Board of Supervisors according to the Henry County Auditor.

Henry County Supervisor
Absentee Pct 1 Pct 2 Pct 3 Pct 4 MP1 Pct 5 MP2 Pct 6 MP3 Pct 7 MP4 Pct 8 Pct 9 Totals
Dan Cook-Rep 124 35 25 68 23 29 38 19 29 37 427
Steve Detrick-Rep 147 78 43 92 25 21 33 39 40 24 542
Dave Muhs-Rep 109 16 15 45 14 21 33 15 6 21 295
Chad White-Rep 165 112 58 104 32 38 50 39 45 43 686
Write Ins 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3
Totals 545 241 141 309 94 109 155 114 120 125 1953
342 Votes needed to win. Detrick & White winners on to General

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda 06/05

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at 4:20 pm CDT

City Hall/Council Chambers
PO Box 155
218 W Main St
Wayland, IA 52654
Phone: 319-256-3276
Fax: 319-256-3279

Regular Meeting Agenda Wayland City Hall @ 7:30 P.M.

MAYOR: Travis Shelman
COUNCIL: Caylon DeVaul,
Kathie Grimm, Jamie Roth,
Chad Rohe, Mike Miller
CLERK: Beverly Conrad
TREAS: Terry Kaufman
ATTORNEY: Lynch Dallas

June 5, 2024

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 May 15, 2024
b. Bills for Payment
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report

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. Update – North Plains Estates Subdivision 2024 Project

5. New Business
a. Acknowledge Change-WEMIGA Waste Inc.- Garbage/Recycle Pick Up Day from
Fridays to Mondays Effective July 1, 2024 (June 28th delayed to July 1st)
b. Cigarette Permit Application (renewal) – Dollar General
c. Class C Retail Alcohol License Application (RAGBRAI Event) – Tipsy Traveler

6. Adjournment

Roy Ross

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at 4:14 pm CDT

Roy Dwayne Ross, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at his home on June 4, 2024 as a result of his long-fought battle with thyroid cancer. He was born to Leslie Dale and Carlotha Pearl (Messer) Ross on December 11, 1941 at their family home in Olds, Iowa. Roy graduated from Olds Consolidated High School in 1960. He was united in marriage to Karol (King) Ross at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa on February 16, 1964. In 1966, their daughter Anita (Ross) Shull was born.

Roy started his career after high school working for Kennedy’s Dairy as a Milk Man delivering to homes and businesses in the local area. In 1964 Roy joined the Iowa National Guard and later took a position as full time Army (ARNG) where he retired as a Command Sergeant Major (CSM). He served his county during Desert Storm and was a proud member of the military that serves our country. Before he became full time ARNG, he worked for Colonial Bakery, Moorman Feeds, Dickeys Prairie Home, and owned and operated “Sport Shack”, a local sporting goods store in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. After retirement from the Army, Roy owned and operated RACK Express delivering pharmaceuticals to pharmacies and hospitals and canceled bank checks to the Federal Reserve. He also drove many years for SEIBUS transporting members of Henry County to and from errands and appointments.

Roy loved basketball, softball, coin collecting and finding antique treasures. He was an avid supporter of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Mt. Pleasant Panthers. His hobbies included bowling, fishing and NASCAR. He worked part-time enjoying his love of racing at the Donnellson Speedway. Roy and Karol spent many winters in Florida either in a condo or traveling in their motorhome and met many lifelong friends along the way. They also volunteered their time helping to dig wells in Guatemala.

Roy was extremely proud of his grandchildren Kelcey Williams (Mandy Axmann) and Spencer Shull (Cadie Brown-Shull) and his great grandchildren Kinsley Williams, Bellamy Brown-Shull and Athena Brown-Shull. He spent many hours on the lawnmower teaching his grandchildren to drive. He enjoyed watching their sporting events, taking them to races, and fishing with them. He and Karol also celebrated with a special trip to Disney with both of the grandchildren. He loved watching Kinsley play select softball via technology and streaming all her games. He also loved being able to video chat with Bellamy and Athena almost daily.

Roy will be greatly missed by his wife Karol; daughter Anita Shull; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sister Florence Ross Smith and husband Rick; nieces, nephews, and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother Keith Ross; sister Helen Schaefer and her husband Pete and their son Doug Schaeffer; sister Lois Roth and her husband Glen; brother Delmar Ross; and his father and mother-in-law, John and Frances (Bird) King.

Visitation will be held at Elliott Chapel, New London, from 9:00 – 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.  The family asks that you join them with a toast to Roy during visitation hours enjoying his favorite Casey’s cake donuts along with juice and coffee.  A Celebration of his life will begin at 11:00 with Chaplain Don Combs officiating. Inurnment of his cremains with military rites by The Henry County Honor Guard will be held at Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, following the service. A memorial has been established for Compassus Hospice in Washington, Iowa.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

 

2024 State Coed Golf: Olivia Hines and Ben Wolter Took Home the Gold for Mediapolis

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at 3:19 pm CDT

Prep Golf- The Iowa Coed State Golf meet was held yesterday, and a local duo grabbed the gold.

Class 1A

Olivia Hines of Mediapolis has had a incredibly successful golf career for the Bulldogs with three trips to the state tournament, which culminated in a second and a third place finish individually.

She can now add a first-place medal to her hardware as Ben Wolter helped bring the title to Mediapolis with a score of 72. Dubuque Wahlert’s team of Ava Kalb and Ben Dolter took second place with a score of 74, while Sumner-Fredericksburg’s star Chole Bolte and Kyler Glenn grabbed a 75.

Class 2A

Three teams stood atop the standings as five teams were logjammed with a score of 75. Atop the pedestal was Jane Petersen and Preston Haefner of Cedar Rapids Washington as the pair shot a 71.

Nevada’s duo Olivia Axmear and Parker Rodgers finished in second place with a score of 73, while Tomas Rascon and Lauren Briggs of Burlington grabbed the bronze with a score of 74. Mt. Pleasant’s team of Kylie Walderbach and Reese Coffman shot a 90.