Prep Boys’ Basketball: The 2024 State Champions and All-Tournament Teams

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at 12:10 am CDT

Championship Friday is in the books for the 2023-2024 season and two upsets occurred in Des Moines.

Starting in Class 1A, #1 North Linn and #2 Marquette Catholic went point-for-point with the Defenders grabbing a one-point fourth quarter lead, but the Lynx were too tough and won 57-56. 

Mason Bechen continued his impressive postseason run with 24 points in the championship game. Spencer Roeder had a great game for Marquette Catholic with 17 points and 14 rebounds. The Lynx have now won three state championships.

Winfield-Mt. Union’s Cam Buffington was named to the All-Tournament team with 33 points and 16 rebounds in his two games.

In Class 2A, the first half started off close between #1 Western Christian and #2 Hudson with the Wolfpack holding on to a slim 40 to 33 lead at halftime. Then the sails got ripped off in the third quarter as the Pirates were outscored 22 to 5, eventually losing 78-51. 

Karsten Moret and Caleb Douma each cashed in for 23 points in the win as Douma nailed seven threes. Hudson’s Camden Davis was the main source of offense with 19 points in the effort.

For Class 3A, #4 Assumption and #2 Waverly-Shell Rock took a page out of the Class 1A championship game and battled for four quarters as the Knights outscored the Go-Hawks 20 to 10 in the second quarter and Navon Shabazz nailed a last second free throw to win 46-45 for another upset win for Assumption.

Shabazz was the leading scorer with 16 points as Kayvion Hodges collected a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Knights. Cole Marsh finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds for Waverly-Shell Rock. 

#2 Valley successfully fended off #1 Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s fourth quarter comeback attempt to win the Class 4A championship 63-59. The Tigers were led by Trevin Jirak’s 19 points as Curtis Stinson added 18 points to the winning effort. 

Trey McKowen was the leading scorer for Kennedy with 17 points as three other players also finished in double figures.

Class 1A All-Tournament Team

  • Cam Buffington, Winfield-Mount Union
  • Aiden Stensrud, Lake Mills
  • Ty Plfughaupt, North Linn
  • Spencer Roeder, Marquette Catholic
  • Mason Bechen, North Linn (Captain)

Class 2A All-Tournament Team

  • Tanner Michael, Hudson
  • Karsten Moret, Western Christian
  • Alec Lovely, Treynor
  • Camden Davis, Hudson
  • Kaden Van Regenmorter, Western Christian (Captain)

Class 3A All-Tournament Team

  • Kayvion Hodges, Assumption
  • Cole Marsh, Waverly-Shell Rock
  • Jesse Van Kalsbeek, MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Luke Frazell, Waverly-Shell Rock
  • Damyen Jackson, Assumption (Captain)

Class 4A All-Tournament Team

  • Kiki Deng, Valley
  • Joseph Bean, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy
  • Caden Wilkins, Bettendorf
  • Cyrus Courtney, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy
  • Curtis Stinson, Valley (Captain)

Mary Hunger

By Yorke Prough · Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 4:09 pm CDT

Mary Ellen Hunger (White) of Washington, Iowa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  She had just celebrated her 76th birthday.  She was born February 28, 1948 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Boyd DeWitt and Marianne May (Atwood) White. Mary enjoyed her childhood with her loving family living in What Cheer, Manchester and West Burlington, Iowa. She graduated from West Burlington High School in 1966.

On June 26,1966, she married Ned William Hunger of Mt. Union, Iowa in the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington, Iowa.  Following Ned’s service in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, they started farming in Mt. Union, Iowa.  After joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1975, Ned and Mary, along with their children, were sealed together as a family for time and all eternity.  Mary enjoyed being a homemaker and creating an environment for her six children to feel supported, protected, unified, and loved. Her life centered around service to her family, friends, community, and church.

After raising their children and retiring from farming in the Winfield / Mt. Union area, Ned and Mary relocated to the Iowa City Area and then to Washington, Iowa.  Mary loved the role of grandma.  She often played games, watched all types of school events, and loved having everyone together for family gatherings.  She always served in her church and enjoyed helping others understand their great potential as children of God.  She taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ both in her words and actions.  She consistently exercised faith, expressed hope, and showed charity to all.  Mary compassionately welcomed many into her family. Mary is a great wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd DeWitt White -1993 (71) and Marianne May White (Atwood) – 2011 (93).  She is survived by her husband of 57 years Ned William Hunger, Washington, Iowa; children Russell Willam Hunger (Melanie), Washington, Iowa; Neal Michael Hunger (Shannon), Iowa City, Iowa; Dennis Wade Hunger, Ankeny, Iowa; Gretchen Suzanne Travis (Brett), Clinton, Utah; Bryan Thomas Hunger (Angela), Fairfield, Iowa; and Megan Christine Tryon (Joshua), Washington, Iowa; twenty-four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mary is also survived by her siblings Marty Ross (Don), Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Betty Wollam (Bud), Burlington, Iowa; and David White (Marilynn), Murfreesboro, Tennessee; sister-in-law Arnette Hunger, Mt. Union, Iowa; and seven nephews and nieces and their families.

The family would like to acknowledge the overwhelming and heartfelt support of so many family members and friends at this tender time.  They are also grateful for the many health care professionals involved and the care provided.

Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Elliott Chapel, New London with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  The funeral service for Mrs. Hunger will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel, 570 Dublin Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246.  The family will greet friends before the service from 9:00 – 10:00 AM.

A private graveside service will follow funeral services where Mary will be buried at Trinity Cemetery in Mt. Union, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family would like to support the Cancer Center Excellence Fund at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at UIHC. Please direct gifts to the website  Cancer Center Excellence Fund. Or a check can be sent to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, PO Box 4550, Iowa City, IA, 52244. For all donations, please indicate “In memory of Mary Hunger”.

Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Virginia Oberman – Pending

By Yorke Prough · Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 2:52 pm CDT

Virginia Lois Oberman, 88, of Yarmouth, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at The Klein Center, West Burlington.  Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Central Lee Community School District Meeting Agenda 03/12

By Yorke Prough · Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 2:42 pm CDT

CENTRAL LEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT DONNELLSON, IOWA 52625 LOCATION: DISTRICT OFFICE

TENTATIVE AGENDA                                                                          MARCH 12, 2024

REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 A.M.

  1. Roll Call
  2. Approve agenda
  3. Receive Visitors:
    1. Social Studies Presentation
  4. Superintendent’s Report:
    1. Finance Update
    2. Legislative Update
    3. Strategic Plan Update
    4. HOF Event – April 6, 2024 @ 10 a.m.
    5. Facility Improvement Progress
    6. April Board Meeting – April 9, 2024 @ 7 a.m.
    7. Vacancies
  5. Consent Agenda: Motion (Exhibit I)
    1. Approve minutes
    2. Financial Reports: General and Schoolhouse funds, Clearing account, Hot Lunch account
    3. Approve prepaid bills
    4. Approve monthly bills
    5. Overnight Trip Requests:
      • Drake Relays, Des Moines, Iowa – 4/17/2024 – 4/20/2024;
      • Boys’ & Girls’ State Track Meet, Des Moines, Iowa – 5/16/2024 – 5/18/2024;
      • Boys’ State Golf Meet, TBA – 5/23/2024 – 5/24/2024;
      • Girls’ State Golf Meet, Marshalltown, Iowa – 5/28/2024 – 5/29/2024;
      • Boys’ State Soccer Tournament, Des Moines, Iowa – 5/28/2024 – 6/1/2024;
      • Girls’ State Soccer Tournament, Des Moines, Iowa – 6/4/2024 – 6/7/2024;
      • Girls’ State Softball Tournament, Ft. Dodge, Iowa – 7/15/2024 – 7/19/2024;
      • Boys’ State Baseball Tournament, Des Moines, Iowa – 7/15/2024 – 7/19/2024;
      • FCCLA State Leadership Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 3/17/2024 3/19/2024.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Second Reading of Board Policy No. 411.2 Classified – Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection (Motion) (Exhibit II)
  2. First Reading Board Policy 300 Series (Motion)
  3. First Reading of Board Policy No. 905.1 Community Use of District Facilities & Equipment (Motion) (Exhibit III)
  4. First Reading of Board Policy No. 505.8 Parent and Family Engagement (Motion) (Exhibit IV)
  5. Approve/Reject Construction Bids for High School Science Classroom Renovation (Motion) (Exhibit V)
  6. Approve/Reject Construction Bids for District Office Construction (Motion) (Exhibit VI)
  7. AEA School Food Service Purchasing Agreement 2024-2025 (Motion) (Exhibit VII)
  8. Set First Hearing Date for FY25 Budget (Motion) (Roll Call Vote) Recommend April 2, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
  9. Set Budget Adoption Hearing Date for FY25 Budget (Motion) (Roll Call Vote) Recommend April 9, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
  10. Approve 28E Shared Agreements: (Motion) (Exhibit VIII)
    1. Middle School & High School Girls’ Wrestling – Ft. Madison
    2. Middle School & High School Boys’ Wrestling – Ft. Madison
    3. High School Girls’ Bowling – Keokuk
    4. High School Boys’ Bowling – Keokuk
  11. Set School Fees for 2024-2025 as follows: (Motion)

Book Rent: Elementary – $60.00, Middle School – $65.00, HS – $70.00

High School Band: $20.00

Senior Graduation Fee: $10.00

Middle School Band: $15.00

Preschool: $50.00

  1. Resignations: (Motion)
    1. Gracie Glasscock – Football & Basketball Cheerleading Sponsor
    2. Haley Bryant – Instructor (Effective End of FY 2023-24)
    3. Kristopher Hayes – Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach
    4. Audrey Roscum – Foodservice (Effective 3/8/2024)
  2. Volunteer Coach Approvals: (Motion)
    1. Ron Walker – High School Baseball
    2. Ethan Rulon – Middle School Soccer
  3. Contract Approvals: (Motion)
    1. Sarah Kruse – Middle School Girls’ Track Coach
    2. Amy Fogarty – Assistant Boys’ Track Coach
    3. Kelsey McGee – Special Needs Associate (Effective 3/1/2024)
    4. Amy Cook – Instructor (Effective FY 2024-2025)
    5. Jordan Burdette – Instructor (Effective FY 2024-2025)
    6. Alli Hasek – Instructor (Effective FY 2024-2025)
    7. Carissa Marx – Instructor (Effective FY 2024-2025)
  4. Board Reports
  5. Adjourn (Motion)

Mt. Pleasant Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting Agenda 03/14

By Yorke Prough · Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 2:39 pm CDT

The Mount Pleasant Personnel & Finance Committee will meet Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at 9:00 AM at City Hall in the City Administrators’ Conference Room.

AGENDA

    1. Call to order.
    2. Review the agreement proposed to review the City organization
    3. Review health insurance renewal quotes.
    4. Discuss the Public Works Department site plan proposal.
    5. Open Forum.
    6. Adjourn.

Mount Pleasant Street Committee Meeting Agenda 03/13

By Yorke Prough · Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 2:37 pm CDT

The Mount Pleasant Street Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall in the City Administrators’ Conference Room.

                                   AGENDA

 

  1. Call to order.
  2. Discuss request for work on the S. Walnut St. gravel road.
  3. Discuss correspondence on semi-traffic at White & Courtland.
  4. Discuss vacating & selling easement in the 800 block of W Washington
  5. Discuss the request for an encroachment permit over an alley in the 200 block of E. Monroe
  6. Discuss the condition of S. Jackson St in front of the Catholic Church
  7. Update on 2024 Street Projects
  8. Open Forum
  9. Adjourn

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Yorke Prough · Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 2:36 pm CDT

Regular Meeting Agenda

Wayland City Hall @ 7:30 P.M.

  1. Roll Call

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.

  1. Minutes of February 21, 2024
  2. Bills for Payment
  3. Report
  4. Clerks Budgetary Report
  5. Utility Dept. Report
  6. Police Dept. Report
  7. Firefighter Dept. Report
  8. Building Permits

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Unfinished Business
  1. New Business
    1. 20-2024 An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wayland, Iowa, By Amending Water Rates and Charges (1st reading)
    2. 2024-04 A Resolution Setting Specifications For Well Lining Project Transfer Of Funds And Establishes New Loan For From Gas To Water For $447,000 @ 2% For 20 Years By Consolidating Existing Water Improvement Loan Balance Of $147,000 With New Well Lining Project Debt Of $330,000
    3. 2024-05 Resolution To Provide For a Taking of Bids and a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the North Plains Estates Subdivision – Phase 2024, Wayland, Iowa, 2024
    4. Approve North Plains Estates Subdivision – Phase 2024, Wayland, Iowa, 2024 Preliminary Plat

 

  1. Adjournment

SCC Student Jordan Smith Honored as a Top 50 Scholar

By Yorke Prough · Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 2:29 pm CDT

SCC student Jordan Smith has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Smith was named a recipient at the Iowa Phi Theta Kappa Awards Banquet in Des Moines on February 26.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars from across the US with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

SCC’s Phi Theta Kappa advisor Carlene Woodside said being named a Coca-Cola Scholar is no easy feat, and Smith’s honor is extra-special.

“We’ve had a handful SCC students named Coca-Cola Scholars over the years,” said Woodside. “However, Jordan is the first to be recognized as a Gold Scholar.”

Smith was surprised to win and quick to share the recognition.

“To have been one of 150 in the country truly shocked me,” said Smith. “I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude: gratitude for Jesus Christ, because he is the reason I received the award, and to have the ability to represent SCC in a positive light and make my family proud.”

Smith will be honored with fellow Coca-Cola Academic Team members during Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst, in Orlando, Florida, April 4-6.

Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service.

About the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation celebrates and empowers visionary leaders who are refreshing the world. Supporting more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, it awards $3.55 million in scholarships annually through three nationally recognized programs. Learn more at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.

About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.

For more SCC news, visit scciowa.edu.