Burlington House Considered Total Loss After Sunday Afternoon Fire

By Yorke Prough · Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 8:54 am CDT
At 12:43 PM, on Nov 26th, 2023, the Burlington Fire Department and West Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 325 Concord Dr. Burlington, IA. Firefighters arrived 4 minutes later to find heavy smoke coming from a single-story home.
325 Concord Dr. is owned by Tomas and Judy Burner. The fire was found by a Burlington Police officer on routine patrol, the homeowners were not home at the time of the fire. The family dog was safely rescued from the home.
There were working smoke detectors in the residence.
The property is insured. Damages to the structure are being assessed at this time. However, the structure is considered a total loss.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
There were no civilian injuries reported. Firefighters cleared the scene at 4:23 PM. 11 Burlington firefighters responded to the incident initially and were assisted by WBFD, Superior Ambulance, and Alliant Energy.

Keokuk Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Possession of Firearm

By Yorke Prough · Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 8:26 am CDT

A Keokuk man was sentenced yesterday to 57 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon.

According to public court documents, Octavius Sergio Dion Whitaker, 28, stole two firearms from the Farm King in West Burlington on October 27, 2022. Both firearms were later recovered by law enforcement in possession of other individuals.

After completing his prison term, Whitaker will be required to serve three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), as well as the West Burlington Police.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. In May 2021, the Department of Justice launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

West Burlington Man Arrested After Assaulting and Stalking Woman

By Yorke Prough · Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 6:55 am CDT

On November 22, 2023, at approximately 5:50 PM Des Moines County deputies were dispatched to Timberline Estates at 14876 Washington Road Lot# 65 in reference to a disorder and violation of a no contact order.  Deputies were informed by a resident at Lot #65 that Kendrell Rogers had attempted to enter the residence through a window, and then fled on foot. Rogers had an active no contact order with a resident at that location. Deputies attempted to locate Rogers but were unable to find him at that time.

Then, just 37 minutes later, deputies were dispatched once again to 14876 Washington Road Lot #65 after they were advised by a complainant that Rogers had returned. At this time, he was pounding on the door. Deputies located Rogers at the residence, where he took off on foot, attempting to elude deputies.

Rogers was apprehended a short time later at a nearby trailer lot, where he was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Des Moines County Jail.

Kendrell Rogers, age 31, of West Burlington, IA was charged with Stalking (D-Felony), 2 counts of Violation of a No Contact Order, and Interference with Official Acts.

Rogers was previously found at this residence with another male. In September, Rogers assaulted a victim and choked her.

At that time, he was charged with Burglary 1st degree, Aggravated Domestic Abuse/Assault, Violation of a No Contact Order, and Trespass.

MPCSD School Board Meeting This Evening – All Are Welcome

By Yorke Prough · Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 6:43 am CDT

The Mt. Pleasant Community School Board will meet in special session tonight for what is essentially an organizational meeting. Members who were elected on November 7th will take the oath of office and officially become a part of the board for their length of term. A school board president will be elected, as well as a vice president, board secretary/treasurer, and determine the committee assignments.

Representative Jeff Shipley will be in attendance and provide insight from the Iowa House of Representatives. He is scheduled to be the first “big item” on the agenda.

This meeting will take place at 6:00pm in the Highschool media center. This is open to the public, as are all of these meetings, and usually lasts around an hour.

The Superintendent, John Henriksen, will join me for the 12 o’clock news to provide updates from the school board and happenings around the district. You can tune in to 105.5FM, 98.5FM, AM1130, and KILJ.com to hear that full interview around 12:20pm.

Man Killed in Traffic Accident in Keokuk County

By Yorke Prough · Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 6:42 am CDT

An 82 year old was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Keokuk County on Saturday, November 25th.

A vehicle was traveling northbound at the 31500 Block 323rd Avenue, and crossed the center line, striking a second vehicle head on. The first vehicle came to rest in the west ditch, while the other vehicle ended up on the east shoulder.

Marsha Patterson, 79 of West Chester, and Kathy Wagamon, 47 of Brighton, were injured as a result of this accident. Both women were wearing their seat belts. Marsha was transported to the University of Iowa Hospital by air-care, while Kathy was transported by Keokuk County Ambulance.

There were two additional injuries due to the accident, but seat belts were used, and these two individuals were transported to the University of Iowa Hospital, one by air-care and one by ambulance.

Multiple ambulance services provided attention at the scene.

Frank Patterson of West Chester was transported to Keokuk County Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

Sports, November 27th

By Slaten Swords · Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Basketball

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ will stay on the road to take on Ottumwa tonight at 7:30 pm. 

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ will host Cedar Rapids Washington tonight at 7:30 pm to begin their season. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will have the call with the pregame show at 7:15 pm. 

The Danville girls’ team will travel to take on Burlington tonight at 7:30 pm. 

The Danville boys’ will face off against Holy Trinity Catholic tomorrow, November 28th, at 7:30 pm to begin their season. 

Mediapolis will host Central Lee tomorrow with the girls’ game starting at 6 pm and the boys’ game to follow. 

The New London girls’ and boys’ will compete against Van Buren County tomorrow with the first game starting at 6 pm. 

The Winfield-Mt. Union girls’ team will take on Louisa-Muscatine tomorrow on the road at 6 pm with the boys’ game scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. 

Holy Trinity Catholic will take on WACO tonight in a road matchup with the girls’ starting at 6 pm and the boys’ to follow. 

The Van Buren County girls’ team will host Cardinal tonight at 6 pm to begin their season. 

High School Wrestling

The Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union and WACO girls’ teams will compete in an Invitational today at Fort Madison. 

The Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union boys’ team will host a triangular tomorrow with Mt. Pleasant also competing. 

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team’s next meet will be December 2nd at a tournament hosted by Wapello. 

The New London girls’ team will compete in a scramble on November 30th. 

The New London boys’ team will host a tournament on December 2nd. 

High School Bowling

Mt. Pleasant will travel to West Burlington to compete against the Falcons tomorrow, November 28th. 

College Football

Iowa State University and #19 Kansas State participated in a snowy shootout over the weekend with the Cyclones pulling off the upset against the Wildcats 42-35. Abu Sama put the team on his back, rushing for 276 yards and three touchdowns in the winning effort. Rocco Becht found Jayline Noel for two of his three touchdowns through the air. The Cyclones will be assigned a bowl game on December 3rd. 

#18 Iowa will compete for the Big Ten Championship on December 2nd at 7:15 pm against Michigan. 

For the Hawkeye broadcast, tune in to KILJ 105.5 FM.

College Basketball

The Iowa State men’s team could not stop Texas A&M’s second half comeback as the Aggies won 73-69 to give the Cyclones fourth place in the ESPN Events Invitational. Tamin Lipsey picked up a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds. The Cyclones will travel to take on DePaul on Friday, December 1st, at 7:30 pm. 

The Iowa State women’s team fell to Syracuse over the weekend 81-69. Addy Brown tallied her first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Audi Crooks led the team with 23 points. The Cyclones will look to get back in the win column against St. Thomas on Wednesday, November 29th, at 7 pm on the road. 

The #5 Iowa women’s team cruised past FGCU in the semifinals 100-62 and enacted revenge against #16 Kansas State last night to win the Gulf Coast Showcase championship game 77-70. Caitlin Clark combined for 53 points and 11 rebounds in the two contests, while Kate Martin collected a double-double last night with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Hawkeyes will take on Bowling Green on December 2nd at home at 12:30 pm. 

The Iowa men’s team will take on North Florida on Wednesday at 8 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1952 – The only win ever for the NFL’s Dallas Texans (1-11) as they beat the Chicago Bears 27-23 at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio. 

1960 – Gordie Howe becomes the first NHL player to score 1,000 points.

1966 – In the highest-scoring NFL game, Washington defeats the New York Giants 72-41.

November 27, 2023 – December 3, 2023

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at 4:51 pm CDT
11/27/23
Larry Crill
11/27/23
Rylee Wibstad
11/27/23
Mike & Marcia Wesely *Anniversary
11/28/23
Josie Gilmore
11/28/23
Aaron Bodenham
11/28/23
Joan Wolfe
11/28/23
Viggo Rose
11/28/23
Pam Vantiger - 65
11/29/23
Kyndall Syfert
11/29/23
Jean Halferty - 92
11/30/23
Devon Rhum
11/30/23
Bill Griest
11/30/23
Kacie Morin
11/30/23
Ryan Hanna
11/30/23
Lorna Hood
11/30/23
Cleo McKim
12/01/23
Douglas Slobodnik
12/01/23
Olivia Dale
12/01/23
Court Fischer
12/01/23
Whitney Barton
12/01/23
Bridget DeWitt
12/02/23
Gregg Crew
12/02/23
Abbie Liechty
12/03/23
Chris Stewart

Sports, November 25th

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Basketball

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ will stay on the road to take on Ottumwa on November 27th at 7:30 pm. 

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ will host Cedar Rapids Washington on November 27th at 7:30 pm to begin their season. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will have the call with the pregame show at 7:15 pm. 

The Danville girls’ team will travel to take on Burlington on November 27th at 7:30 pm. 

The Danville boys’ will face off against Holy Trinity Catholic on November 28th at 7:30 pm to begin their season. 

Mediapolis will host Central Lee on November 28th with the girls’ game starting at 6 pm and the boys’ game to follow. 

The New London girls’ and boys’ will compete against Van Buren County on November 28th with the first game starting at 6 pm. 

The Winfield-Mt. Union girls’ team will take on Louisa-Muscatine on Tuesday, November 28th, on the road at 6 pm with the boys’ game scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. 

Holy Trinity Catholic will take on WACO on November 27th in a road matchup with the girls’ starting at 6 pm and the boys’ to follow. 

The Van Buren County girls’ team will host Cardinal on November 27th at 6 pm to begin their season. 

High School Wrestling

The Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union and WACO girls’ teams will compete in an Invitational on November 27th at Fort Madison. 

The Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union boys’ team will host a triangular on November 28th with Mt. Pleasant also competing. 

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team’s next meet will be December 2nd at a tournament hosted by Wapello. 

The New London girls’ team will compete in a scramble on November 30th. 

The New London boys’ team will host a tournament on December 2nd. 

High School Bowling

Mt. Pleasant will travel to West Burlington to compete against the Falcons on November 28th. 

College Football

Iowa State University will end the regular season tonight against Kansas State in a road matchup at 7 pm. 

#17 Iowa and Nebraska supplied all of the entertainment needed in the last minute of the game as the Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers traded interceptions, leading to a Marshall Meeder 38 yard field goal for the walkoff 13-10 victory. Leshon Williams gained 111 yards on the ground and had a key run on the final drive to set up the game winning kick. The Hawkeyes will compete for the Big Ten Championship on December 2nd at 7:15 pm against either Ohio State or Michigan. 

We will not be broadcasting the Cyclone game due to the Festival of Lights.

College Basketball

The Iowa State men’s team could not make up the ten-point deficit after the first half as the Cyclones suffered their first loss of the season last night 71-62 against Virginia Tech. Milan Momcilovic led the squad with 21 points as he shot 70% from the field. The Cyclones will take on #12 Texas A&M tomorrow, November 26th, at 5:30 pm for third place in the ESPN Events Invitational. 

The Iowa State women’s team loss to Vanderbilt yesterday 68-53 after a four-point second quarter held them back. Audi Crooks downed 14 points in the effort. The Cyclones will face off against Syracuse today at 1 pm. 

The #5 Iowa women’s team scored points in bunches as the Hawkeyes defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 98-59. Caitlin Clark nailed six three-pointers as she finished the night with 29 points, while Sharon Goodman added 16 points. The Hawkeyes will compete against FGCU in the semifinals for the Gulf Coast Showcase tonight at 6:30 pm. 

The Iowa men’s team got back in the win column last night, taking down Seton Hall 85-72. Payton Sandfort cashed in for 22 points and collected nine rebounds in the win. The Hawkeyes will take on North Florida on Wednesday, November 29th, at 8 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1961 – NBA’s Bob Cousy becomes the second player to score 15,000 points.

1979 – Pat Summerall and John Madden broadcast a game together for the first time. A pairing that lasts 22 years and becomes one of the most well-known partnerships in TV sportscasting history.

2018 – LA Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers sets an NFL single-game record, completing 25-straight passes in a 45-10 win against the Arizona Cardinals.