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Sports, March 18th
High School Track and Field
The Mt. Pleasant, Danville, West Burlington, and Mediapolis girls’ teams competed at Central College over the weekend and here are some of the highlights.
In the 60 meter finals, Mt. Pleasant had Andi Scott finish in 17th place with a time of 8.40 seconds, while Kiyah Sanders grabbed 27th place with a finish of 8.55 seconds. Ady Lamm of West Burlington finished a tick behind Scott with a time of 8.41 seconds.
In the 60 meter hurdles, Kynlee White of Mt. Pleasant raced to a time of 10.98 seconds, earning her 26th place.
The 4×800 meter relay was tightly contested with West Burlington clawing past Mediapolis for 7th place with a time of 11 minutes and 15 seconds.
Andi Scott claimed a top-10 finish in the 200 meter dash with a time of 27.82 seconds, which was good enough for 7th place. Sanders grabbed 22nd place with a time of 28.61 seconds.
Kaitlyn Kipp of West Burlington paced her way to a 9th place finish in the 1500 meter with a time of 5 minutes and 18 seconds.
Danville’s Miya Orbiana sprinted to a 4th place finish in the 400 meter dash with a time of 1 minute and 3 seconds, while Josie Hutcheson of Mediapolis finished in 19th place with a time of 1 minute and 7 seconds.
Danville dominated the 800 meter run with Alaina Gourley capturing a 1st place finish with a time of 2 minutes and 26 seconds and Abby Arnett grabbing 8th place with a time of 2 minutes and 38 seconds.
Lastly, Mt. Pleasant’s 4×200 meter relay team finished with the gold with a time of 1 minute and 51 seconds, while Mediapolis took 5th place with a time of 1 minute and 56 seconds.
In the field events, Sanders took 10th in the long jump with a leap of 15 feet and 0.75 inches, while Bailey Jalas of Mt. Pleasant grabbed 12th with a jump of 15 feet and 0.5 inches. Mediapolis’ Annabelle Hedges finished in 15th with a jump of 14 feet and 6.5 inches. ,
Mt. Pleasant’s Paige Newton grabbed a 5th place finish in the high jump as she cleared 4 feet and 9.75 inches.
In the shot put, Ella Ensminger and Kya Goodrich of Mt. Pleasant finished top 10 as Ensminger tossed the shot 35 feet 11.25 inches, which nabbed her 2nd place, and Goodrich grabbed 6th place with a throw of 33 feet 4.75 inches. Taegan Frazier of Danville finished in 5th place with a toss of 33 feet and 6 inches.
The Mt. Pleasant girls team will compete at a meet in West Burlington on March 26th, while the boys’ team will travel to Washington on Thursday, March 21st, to compete in a meet.
The WACO boys’ team will travel to Washington to participate in a meet on Thursday. The girls’ team will run on March 26th at West Burlington.
Columbus Community has canceled their track meet scheduled for today due to weather.
The New London and Central Lee boys’ teams will participate in a meet on March 25th at West Burlington.
The Van Buren County girls’ and boys’ teams will travel to Albia for a meet on Thursday.
The Mediapolis and Winfield-Mt. Union boys’ teams will travel to Washington on Thursday for a meet. The Mediapolis, Winfield-Mt. Union, and New London girls’ teams will compete in a relay on March 26th at West Burlington.
High School Soccer
The WACO boys’ team will open the season on March 28th against Fairfield on the road at 5 pm.
The Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union boys’ and girls’ teams will take on West Liberty on March 25th at home with the girls’ game scheduled first at 5 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant girls’ will host Mediapolis on March 26th to start their season at 4:30 pm, while the boys’ will travel to Danville to play at 5 pm on the same day.
The Danville girls’ team will face off against Assumption on March 25th on the road at 5 pm.
The Mediapolis boys’ team will take on Burlington on March 26th on the road at 5 pm.
College Basketball
The Iowa women’s team will be the #1-seed in the Albany Regional for the National Championship bracket, which means they will host the first two rounds. The Hawkeyes will take on either Holy Cross or UT-Martin on Saturday, March 23rd, at 2 pm.
The Iowa State women’s team will be making their 5th consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament as the Cyclones earned as the #7-seed. They will face off against Maryland on Friday, March 22nd, at 6:30 pm.
The Iowa State men’s team had quite the weekend as the Cyclones claimed their 5th conference championship in the past 10 seasons after defeating Houston 69-41. The Cyclones then claimed the #2-seed in the NCAA tournament as they will compete against the #15-seed South Dakota State on Thursday, March 21st, at 6:35 pm.
The Iowa men’s team earned the #3-seed in the National Invitation Tournament and the Hawkeyes will face off against the #4-seed Kansas State tomorrow, March 19th, at 8 pm.
March Madness
The KILJ bracket challenge, sponsored by The Press Box and Wiley’s Interior Furnishings and Design, has officially started. The first four play-in games will not count towards your final score and brackets are due by the end of the day, Wednesday, March 20th.
For a full list of rules and prizes follow this link: KILJ Bracket Challenge
This Day in Sports History
1892 – Canada’s Lord Stanley of Preston announced he would donate a silver challenge cup to be awarded to the nation’s best hockey team.
1945 – Montreal Canadien Maurice “Rocket” Richard becomes the first NHL player to score 50 goals.
1958 – MLB Los Angeles Dodgers announced their mascot and clown Emmett Kelly will not perform in 1958.
Two Wanted in Burlington Area
The Burlington Area Crime Stoppers are busy looking for two suspects and they are asking for your help.
Bradley T. Dickenson, age 37, is currently wanted by authorities on warrants including, but not limited to, Violation of Probation – Original charge Possession of Controlled Substance w/Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine.
Jon E. Nelson, age 37, is currently wanted by authorities on warrants including, but not limited to, Violation of Parole – Original charge Sex Abuse 3rd.
If you know the whereabouts of either of these people, please call Crime Stoppers at 319-753-6835. If your tip leads to their arrest, you will receive a cash reward.
Hygiene Product Drive Ends Wednesday – Donate Now!
The hygiene product drive for Henry County Public Health ends this coming week. Currently, they are still looking for donations. Items needed include: Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, body lotion, combs, razors, shaving cream, menstrual products, hand soap, dish soap, and laundry detergent.
Donations can be travel size or regular size. Wednesday, March 20th is the last date available to drop off products. Donations can be left at Henry County Public Health, 106 N. Jackson St, Mt. Pleasant, between 8 am and 4 pm. The Public Health staff will then deliver donations to Henry County food pantries for distribution.
Chad Dale Fountain
MOUNT PLEASANT- Chad Dale Fountain, 49, of Mount Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home. Gozer Fountain is sad to announce the departure of his master.
Chad was born June 18, 1974, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Pat and Barb (Burich) Fountain. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1992. Dressing up and performing as a clown was one of his greatest passions, which he was able to do while working at a gas station. Chad loved to make people laugh. He was an avid Hawkeye fan, especially of Caitlin Clark, and also the Colorado Avalanche hockey team. Chad and his dog Gozer tried out twice for America’s Got Talent.
Chad is survived by his mom Barb of Mount Pleasant; siblings: Debi (John) Shalla of Riverside, Kevin of Iowa City, David of Iowa City, and Todd of St. Peter’s, MO; nieces and nephews Christopher, Tiffany, Ashlee, Travis, Trenton, Patrick, Jared, Emma; two great nieces Jurzie and Skylin; and his faithful dog, Gozer. He is also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his dad Pat in 2006, and his grandparents. 
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant VFW, 103 S Jackson St. A memorial fund has been established for All God’s Creatures. Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Chad and his family.
March 18, 2024 – March 24, 2024
03/18/24
Jacob and Katie Greiner *Anniversary
03/18/24
Rick and Rhonda Fosse (36)
03/18/24
Kailey Mulford
03/18/24
Eric Sanderson
03/19/24
General Franklin
03/19/24
Debra Schmidt
03/19/24
Ferneitta Woodall
03/20/24
Dan Horton
03/20/24
Sue Lovik
03/20/24
Steve Meeker
03/21/24
Amanda Dunn
03/21/24
Mary Panther
03/21/24
Marlene DePriest
03/21/24
Mike Hatch
03/21/24
Derek & Tina Mullin
03/22/24
Michelle Gardner
03/22/24
Linda Kruse
03/22/24
Janelle Thomas
03/22/24
Delores Wilson
03/22/24
Connie Young
03/22/24
Jim & Beth Zielinkski
03/23/24
Debbie Smith
03/23/24
Rich Howie
03/23/24
Sylvester Kruse (93)
03/23/24
Ron & Jeryl McArtor *Anniversary *50 years!
03/24/24
Barbara Messer
03/24/24
Jeanette Rice
03/24/24
Ainsley Hudson
Sports, March 16th
High School Track and Field
The Mt. Pleasant, Danville, New London and Van Buren County boys’ teams competed at Central College yesterday and here’s a recap of the top performances from yesterday’s meet.
In the long jump, Mt. Pleasant’s Avin Truong grabbed first place with a leap of 21 feet and 9.5 inches. London Franklin of New London took 9th place with a jump of 19 feet and 2.75 inches.
In the high jump, Tyler Stoltz of Van Buren County earned 5th place after leaping 5 feet and 11.5 inches, while Mt. Pleasant’s Harmon Ensminger, 42 feet 9 inches, and Franklin Tousignant, 42 feet 5.25 inches, gathered 8th and 9h place, respectively, in the shot put yesterday.
Switching to the running events, Lincoln Bainbridge took home the gold in the 3200 for Van Buren County with a time of 10 minutes and 26 seconds. Kayden Simmons of Van Buren County finished in 8th place and Avin Truong of Mt. Pleasant took 9th place in the 60 meter hurdles.
In the 60 meter sprint, West Burlington’s Landry Haberichter raced to a 2nd place finish with a time of 7.06 seconds. Ayden Doyle of Danville grabbed 8th place with a time of 7.33 seconds.
Doyle would strike again in the 200 meter dash as his 23.71 second time nabbed him 2nd place in the event. New London’s Brigham Porter took 7th place with a time of 24.51 seconds.
Van Buren County had two finishers in the top ten for the 800 meter run with Bainbridge earning 5th place and Korbin Camp taking 7th place; but it was Mt. Pleasant’s Jude Dykstra who grabbed the bronze with a time of 2 minutes and 9.45 seconds.
The Warriors would get the last laugh with a first place finish in the 4×400 meter relay and a third place finish in the 4×200 meter relay.
The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will compete at Central College today, while the boys’ team will travel to Washington on March 21st to compete in a meet.
The WACO boys’ team will travel to Washington to participate in a meet on Thursday, March 21st. The girls’ team will run on March 26th at West Burlington.
The Winfield-Mt. Union and New London boys’ teams will travel to Danville on Monday, March 18th to get the season rolling.
The New London, Central Lee, and Van Buren County girls’ teams and Central Lee boys’ team will travel to Columbus for their first outdoor meet of the year on March 18th.
The Mediapolis boys’ team will travel to Washington on March 21st for a meet. The girls’ team will compete in a relay on March 26th at West Burlington.
High School Soccer
The WACO boys’ team will open the season on March 28th against Fairfield on the road at 5 pm.
The Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union boys’ and girls’ teams will take on West Liberty on March 25th at home with the girls’ game scheduled first at 5 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant girls’ will host Mediapolis on March 26th to start their season at 4:30 pm, while the boys’ will travel to Danville to play at 5 pm on the same day.
The Danville girls’ team will face off against Assumption on March 25th on the road at 5 pm.
The Mediapolis boys’ team will take on Burlington on March 26th on the road at 5 pm.
College Basketball
The Iowa State and #2 Iowa women’s teams will wait for Selection Sunday tomorrow, March 17th, to find out their seeding for the women’s National Championship.
The #7 Iowa State men’s team’s strong second half offensive performance propelled the Cyclones to the Big 12 championship game after defeating #14 Baylor 76-62. Keshon Gilbert led the way with 20 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. The Cyclones will attempt to win the conference championship tonight against #1 Houston at 5 pm.
The Iowa men’s team will find out their postseason plans in the National Invitation Tournament tomorrow.
March Madness
KILJ, with the help of The Press Box and Wiley’s Interior Furnishings and Design, will be hosting another bracket challenge, but things will be done a little differently this year. Tomorrow, March 17th, marks Selection Sunday with the brackets being released after 5 pm central time.
A printable bracket will be posted to KILJ’s Facebook page after Selection Sunday for you to fill out. You can either bring your bracket out to our station or email it to sports@kilj.com. The four play-in games will not count towards your final score. Brackets are due by the end of the day Wednesday, March 20th.
For a full list of rules and prizes follow this link: KILJ Bracket Challenge
This Day in Sports History
1876 – Nelly Saunders and Rose Harland fight the first female boxing match (NY).
1955 – NHL President Clarence Campbell suspends Montreal Canadiens superstar Maurice “Rocket” Richard for the remainder of the season after he viciously attacked an opponent; riots ensued in Montreal.
1994 – American figure skater Tonya Harding pleads guilty to felony attack on former Olympic teammate Nancy Kerrigan.
Kathy Pruden
Kathy Diane Pruden, 70, a resident of Bonaparte, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua. 
Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and directed to Amy Topping, 609-8th St. Bonaparte, IA 52620. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kathy was born June 23, 1953 in Fairfield, the daughter of Baxter Q. and Lilly May (Carporon) Pruden. Kathy worked as a CNA in area nursing facilities.
Kathy enjoyed gardening and going to yard sales. She loved her cat, “Red”, and loved the Christmas season, especially decorating her tree. Kathy cherished her time spent with her family and grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Amy (Ben) Topping and Christine (Rico George) Davis, both of Bonaparte; grandchildren, Calley Topping, Dawson (Christina) Topping, Sidney (Nick) McClure, Alex Davis, and Nathan Davis; great-grandsons, Noah and Casey; brothers, Quintin Pruden of Fairfield and Larry (Rhonda) Pruden of Bonaparte; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kathy Lowe; and sister-in-law, Carol Pruden.
Online condolences may be made to Kathy’s family by viewing her obituary at www.behnerfh.com.