College Football: Ankeny’s Kohl Picks Iowa State

Ankeny — Heralded Ankeny signal caller J.J. Kohl has made his college decision.

Originally slated to play in Madison for the Wisconsin Badgers, Kohl officially announced his intentions to commit to the Iowa State.

Kohl picked the Cyclones over offers from Florida State, Iowa, Wisconsin and Penn State, among others.

According to Rivals.com, a prominent recruiting site, he’s the No. 17 rated quarterback in the nation.

Kohl threw for over 2,000 yards and tossed 25 touchdowns while leading Ankeny to the Class 5A State Finals last year.

Girls’ Track: Brumbaugh Soars Again, Panthers Finish 2nd at Home Invite

Jadan Brumbaugh’s winning shot put heave of 44 feet, 10.5 inches was three feet over the meet record held by Mary Wester, as Mount Pleasant finished second at the 2022 Panther Invite last night.

Sophomore Elsie Lange won the long jump with a leap of 15 feet, 7.75 inches, continuing her strong run of performances.

Mount Pleasant won two other events: Abby Blint in the 1,500m (5:28.03) and the shuttle hurdle relay group of Kenna Lamm, Abby Blint, Allie Westercamp and Jenna Gilmore went 1:09.71 for first.

Williamsburg won the Class A team title with 130 points, while Mount Pleasant finished in second. Iowa City Liberty placed third.

In Class B, Pekin was the team champion with 129 points. Danville placed second with Wapello, Mediapolis and Cardinal rounding out the top-five.

Danville was led by Kenna Furnald who won the long jump springing 15 feet, 5.75 inches.

Keetyn Townsley won the 100m hurdles for the Lady Wolves, she ran 17.39. Jobey Malone was the champion of the Class B shot put for Winfield-Mount Union. Her winning toss was 36 feet, 5.5 inches.

Boys’ Golf: Matheny Second as Panthers Win ND Invite

Nick Matheny carded an 81, good for second place overall as Rob Zeglen’s Mount Pleasant boys’ golf team earned a team title of the Notre Dame Invitational yesterday.

Van Buren County’s T.J. Jirak was the meet medalist. Jirak finished with an 80 — one stroke better than that of Matheny.

Reece Kempker finished fifth in the individual standings after shooting an 85.

Van Buren County ended up in second in the team race, with Fort Madison, Davis County and Notre Dame rounding out the top-five.

Winfield-Mount Union placed seventh.

The Wolves were led by Carter Loyd, who finished in a tie for 10th after shooting a 95.

Other boys’ golf

  • New London 196, Mediapolis 207
    • Wyatt Miller led New London with a low round score of 42 as the Tigers dispatched Mediapolis for a dual win at Deerwood Golf and Country Club. Mediapolis was led by Grant Hilton, who finished in second in the individual race with a score of 45.

Girls’ Golf: Phillips Dominates Field Once Again

New London’s Taylor Phillips continued her outstanding season, shooting a 3-over 39 to lead New London to a dual victory over Mediapolis yesterday.

Sophie Mallott carded a 46 to aid the Tiger win.

Olivia Hines had a 44 for Mediapolis.

Boys’ Tennis: Mount Pleasant Falls for the First Time

Owen Vansickel earned a win in No. 1 singles but it was Maharishi who earned the team win yesterday over Mount Pleasant in Fairfield.

Vansickel won 7-5, 1-6 (10-6) before Maharishi got things going.

Lou Schimmelpfennig earned a win in No. 6 singles, defeating Mekhi Kahiu 6-0, 7-5.

Maharishi swept the three doubles matches.

Mount Pleasant is now 3-1 on the year.

Girls Tennis: Maharishi Sweeps Panthers 

Maharishi got started hot and never let off the gas, sweeping Mount Pleasant at East Lake Park.

The Panthers played without the services of usual No. 1 singles player Savana Walls.

Melanie Olivas stepped into No. 1 singles duty and took an 8-0 loss to Lily Fenton.

Maharishi swept all three doubles matches, as well.

Mount Pleasant will look to get into the win column Thursday night when they host Keokuk.

Match time is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

College Football: Ankeny’s Kohl Picks Iowa State

Heralded Ankeny signal caller J.J. Kohl has made his college decision.

Originally slated to play in Madison for the Wisconsin Badgers, Kohl officially announced his intentions to commit to the Iowa State.

Kohl picked the Cyclones over offers from Florida State, Iowa, Wisconsin and Penn State, among others.

According to Rivals.com, a prominent recruiting site, he’s the No. 17 rated quarterback in the nation.

Kohl threw for over 2,000 yards and tossed 25 touchdowns while leading Ankeny to the Class 5A State Finals last year.

 

Donald J. Wiseman

Donald J. Wiseman, 81, of New London passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the New London Specialty Care Center in New London.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

MEETING OF HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Time: 7:30am
HCHC Board Room

III. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30am
On proposed action by Henry County Health Center to approve the parking lot improvements
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of previous meeting & committees
B. Administrative memo and EMS report
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Award Parking lot improvements 2022 ♦ □ *
B. Financial Update ♦ □
C. COVID-19 Update ♦ □
D. Budget Update ♦ □
VI. HOSPITAL INSPECTION: Carmen Heaton
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. EMS Mission, Vision, Credo approval ♦ □ *
B. Ultrasound Scanner purchase approval ♦ □ *
C. Board membership ♦ □
VIII. EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE
IX. ADJOURNMENT

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

The Wayland City Council Meets Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall
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 April 6, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
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.
b.
5. New Business
a. Review/Approve ICN Install Route for Wayland Medical Clinic
6. Building Permits – Approved
7. Adjournmen

Dorothea Ellen Cochran

Dorothea Ellen Cochran, 82, of Argyle, Iowa, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2022 at her home.

Born on February 16, 1940, in Mount Sterling, Iowa, the daughter of Everett Eugene and Vera Georgia (Harter) Parker. On June 15, 1958, she married Robert Francis Cochran at Hillsboro Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband: Bob of Argyle, Iowa; four children: Bonita Cass of Bonaparte, Iowa, John (Angela) Cochran of Argyle, Iowa, Mary (David) Eid of Wever, Iowa, Thomas (Vicki) Cochran of Danville, Iowa; son-in-law: Derek Helmers of LaHarpe, Illinois, grandchildren: Darin (Cassie) Cass, Kayla (Mitch) Seager, Kara Eid, Kristin (Kyle) Pauley, Breanne Helmers, Rick (Sloan) Blumer, John Helmers, Amanda (Chris) Barry, Tyler Cochran, Katrina Cochran, Daniel Fritzjunker; great grandchildren: Taylor Seager, Kylie Seager, Madilyn Cass, Wyatt Cass, Lacie Barry, Aliyana Barry, Autumn Fritzjunker and baby Pauley on the way. Also surviving are sisters: Donna Upton, Doris Onorato, Susie Kuhens and Cindy Rohdy and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Everett and Vera Parker; daughter: Dovetta Helmers; brother: Carl Allen Parker and sister: Carol L. McGinnis and nephew: Jimmy Onorato.

Dorothea was a member of Bethel Bible Church and formerly served on the Lee County Republican Committee. She and Bob enjoyed square dancing, camping and traveling. Dorothea enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting, flowers, word search puzzles, cardinals and hummingbirds, comedy and western tv shows. She especially enjoyed her children and grandchildren, never missing their school events.

Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2022 at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastor Mike Shea and Pastor Aaron Hand officiating. Following the service cremation will take place with burial being held at a later date at the Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

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

MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Board Meeting Agenda

Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Board of Trustees: Regular Meeting:
Dan McCabe, Chairman 1:00 P.M. Tuesday
Harvey Ungerman April 19th, 2022
David George (City Hall Council Chamber Room
Michelle Rosell located at 307 E. Monroe St.)
Lori White
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll call.
B. Approval of Agenda.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
A. Regular Board Meeting – March 15
th, 2022 – Approval.
B. Special Board Meeting – March 29th, 2022 – Approval.
C. Special Board Meeting – April 6th, 2022 – Approval.
III. FINANCIAL.
A. Approval of Warrants.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
C. Transfer of Funds.
D. Audit Services Update.
E. Fiscal 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget.
1. Board review of the proposed 2022-2023 Operating and Capital Budget.
2. Set date, time and place for a future budget work session.
F. IAMU Professional Utility Leadership Link (PULL) Contract Agreements – Review and Approval.
1. Board review and approval of the revised IAMU Professional Utility Leadership Link (PULL)
Contract Agreement.
G. Capital Budget Reallocation Authorization – Review and Approval.
1. Board review and authorization to reallocate ($7,500) from the approved Water Capital
Guillotine Saw Budget (4-73-8217) for the purchase of needed Two-Way Radio Equipment.
H. Resolution No. 2022-06: Resolution Increasing the Customer Commercial Demand Rate (DM-031)
and the Customer Industrial Demand Rate (ID-033), as a result of an increase in the Mount Pleasant
Municipal Utilities’ Purchased Power Rate – Review and Approval.
IV. LEGAL COUNSEL – David L. McCoid, Attorney.
A.

V. OPERATIONS.
A. Management – Jack Hedgecock, General Manager.
1. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated Project Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) system work.
b) Board review of the associated Project Bid Package #2 (Well Equipping) system work.
c) Board review of the associated Project Bid Package #3 (Raw Water Main) system work.
2. Mount Pleasant Multi-Tenant Shell Building Development Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated electric and water distribution system work.
3. Well #6 Water Treatment Plant PLC Renovation Project – Review.
a) Board review of the associated water treatment plant renovation work.
4. Old Orchard Drive Underground Electric Distribution System Replacement Project – Review.
a) Board review of the associated electric distribution system work.
5. Madison Street Renovation / Replacement Project – Review.
a) Board review of the associated electric and water distribution system work.
6. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
a) Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
7. Monthly Activities.
B. Customers.
1.
C. Employees.
1.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
1. Executive Session – Personnel & Legal.
a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa for
legal purposes).
VII. ADJOURNMENT.

Stop for Speeding Leads to Charges

On April 17, at approximately 12:15AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office performed a traffic stop near the intersection of 235th Street & Franklin Avenue, near Mount Pleasant on a red, 2005, Chevrolet Colorado for speeding.

After an investigation, it was found that the driver, Mitchell Logan Burnstedt (24 years of age) of Fairfield, Iowa, was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance.

Mitchell was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Henry County Jail for Operating While Under the Influence First Offense (Serious Misdemeanor), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Serious Misdemeanor), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor.) Mitchell was given a written warning for speeding.