Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation is hosting a low-cost Microchip and Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, October 7th from 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. The clinic will be held at the Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation, 1986 Gear Avenue in Fairfield. No appointment is necessary.
This clinic is open to the public; offering micro-chipping by a licensed veterinarian for $25, which includes free registration of the chip. Microchips are small, rice-sized chips that are implanted in the “scruff” between your pet’s shoulder blades. If your pet is lost, veterinary clinics and animal shelters can painlessly scan your pet and contact you.
Rabies vaccinations, as well as yearly vaccinations for both dogs (DA2PP, Bordatella) and cats (FVRCP), are also being offered for only $15 each. Dog toenail trims for $15 and cat toenails $10.
They ask that you please bring your dogs on leashes and place your cat in a carrier for this event.
All proceeds benefit the animals and programs of Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation. www.noahsark.org
Paul Ervin Clawson age 94, originally from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, passed away September 7, 2023, at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. A memorial service was held for Paul at The Clark Family Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
A burial ceremony and inurnment of ashes will take place at Oakland Mills Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on October 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. Paul and Gloria Clawson’s ashes will be inurned together. Gloria, Paul’s wife, passed away on November 30, 2010. Paul and Gloria were married on October 16, 1994, in Reno, Nevada. Gloria passed away in North Fort Myers, Florida, where Paul and Gloria had spent a happy 16 years.
Memorial contributions in Paul E. Clawson’s name may be made to the American Legion Post 58, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where Paul was a lifetime member. Send donations to: American Legion, Post 58, C/O: Post Commander, Mr. Dean King, 300 West Monroe Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641-2111.
Paul was born April 19, 1929, son of the late Samuel and Reba Clawson. Paul proudly served as a radio engineer in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, he worked in the Chicago Aerial Industry in Melrose Park, IL and Barrington, IL. He was later self-employed in electronic sales.
Paul started a family with Vera Clawson in Illinois and raised two sons. He was a Cub Scout leader, a Little League Coach, Little League President and an Elder at St. Matthew Church in Barrington, IL.
Paul and Gloria were blessed to find each other and shared a special love. They enjoyed fishing, golfing, swimming, riding bikes, playing cards, going out to eat, theater, shelling on Sanibel Island, traveling, and, most of all, spending time with family and friends.
Paul is survived by his children: Steven (Robin, deceased) Clawson of Boca Raton, FL, David (Diane) Clawson of Elkhorn, WI; step-children: Larry Visner and Suzanne Canevello of Grand Haven, MI, Jeff (Susan) Visner of Eagle River, WI, Sandra (Gregg) Smith of Amboy, WA, Bob Howell of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Ted Visner of Remus, MI, Kathy Smith of Remus, MI, Mike (Paula) Visner of Eagle River, WI; grandchildren: Christopher (Natalie) Clawson, Allison Visner, Raymond (Josie) Visner, Jason (Rachel) Visner, Jessica Visner, Ashley (Elly) Schaaf, Nick (Jill) Visner, Lexi Visner, Matthew Visner, Ross Howell; great-grandchildren: Charlie Clawson, Emerie Clawson, Caden Visner, Aldyn Visner, Katie Visner, Luke Oliver Visner. Paul is survived by his sister: Evelyn (Ben, deceased) Breazeale of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Beverly and Russell (daughter and son of Evelyn and Ben); Dennis (son of Ralph), and a dear friend, Faye Adams, deceased. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Clawson, parents, Samuel and Reba Clawson, brother, Ralph Clawson, and other cherished family members and friends.
All who knew Paul and/or Gloria are welcome to attend the burial service at Oakland Mills Cemetery on Thursday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m. An Air Force Honor Guard, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion joint honors contingent will be present to honor Paul’s military service.
The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 3000 blk of Hwy 61 for a one vehicle accident on September 27th, at 11:58am. Deputies made contact with the driver, identified as Haley Hieatt.
Haley told deputies that she was traveling southbound on Hwy 61 when her driver’s side front tire fell off the vehicle. It began to roll down the highway. She decided to enter a ditch in an attempt to avoid striking other motorists.
Haley proceeded to tell deputies that she was wearing her seat belt, driving at the posted speed limit, and was uninjured. Her vehicle sustained damages to the front driver’s side from where the tire came off the vehicle as it was going down the highway. The airbags did not deploy.
Mt. Pleasant will head to Washington tomorrow, September 29th, as the Demons celebrate their Homecoming. KILJ will be on the call with the pregame show at 7:15 pm.
In other Class 3A District 4 matchups, Keokuk will travel to face off against Fort Madison and Mt. Vernon will host Assumption.
Fairfield will host Williamsburg tomorrow, the #1 team in Class 3A.
Mediapolis will travel to take on Mid-Prairie at 7 pm.
Columbus will host Louisa-Muscatine this Friday.
Central Lee will hit the road to take on West Burlington tomorrow.
Danville will host Van Buren County tomorrow night for their Homecoming.
#10 WACO will travel to New London tomorrow for the Tigers’ homecoming.
#1 Winfield-Mt. Union will hit the road to face off against Iowa Valley at 7 pm.
High School Volleyball
Mt. Pleasant will compete in the Northeast Volleyball Invitational on Saturday, September 30th.
Winfield-Mt. Union will travel to Louisa-Muscatine tonight.
WACO will compete at home tonight against Wapello at 7:30 pm.
New London will take on #15 West Burlington tonight.
Holy Trinity Catholic will stay on the road to face off against Central Lee on October 3rd.
Van Buren County will take on Mediapolis on October 3rd.
Danville will compete against Central Lee tonight at home.
Mediapolis will travel to take on Burlington Notre Dame tonight.
Cross Country
Mt. Pleasant’s next meet will be October 2nd hosted by Hillcrest Academy.
Danville will run at the Bud Williams Invitational today.
The Southeast Iowa Super Conference (SEISC) meet will be run next Thursday, October 5th.
College Football
The University of Iowa will be at home this Saturday, September 30th, to take on Michigan State.
Iowa State University faces off against Oklahoma this Saturday on the road.
For the Hawkeye broadcast, tune into KILJ 105.5 FM and the Cyclone broadcast will be on 98.5 FM and AM 1130.
The College Football Playoff (CFP) is still expected to expand to 12 teams starting in the 2024 season, but the Pac-12’s future has tabled any talk to change the format of the 12-team plan. Washington State and Oregon State will be the only remaining members of the Pac-12 after this season and according to the NCAA bylaws, an FBS conference needs at least eight full FBS members, but have a two year grace period to satisfy this need.
The Pac-12 might look to merge with the Mountain West Conference; however, discussions would have to occur to decide if the Pac-12 would be considered a Power 5 or a Group of 5 conference, a difference of 60% CFP revenue.
Moreover, the current model to decide who makes the playoff is the six highest-ranked conference champions plus the next six highest-ranked teams. If the Pac-12 is no longer considered a Power 5 conference, then the model might change to the five highest-ranked conference champions plus the next seven highest-ranked teams.
This Day in Sports History
1920 – 8 Chicago White Sox baseball players are indicted by a grand jury, charged with fixing the 1919 World Series; otherwise known as the infamous “Black Sox scandal.”
1940 – Bud Brennan, a fan at Memorial Stadium, races out of the stands and attempts to tackle Tom Harmon at the 3-yard line, Harmon easily evades the tackle.
1951 – Norm Van Brocklin of the Los Angeles Rams passes for an NFL record 554 yards.
The Reverend Dr. William Henry “Bill” Morehouse, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his residence.
Bill was born April 14, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the son of Herbert Spencer and Lela Pearl (Snider) Morehouse. He was raised on the family farm in Wayne Township where he raised livestock. He attended Union No. 9 Country Grade School. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1953. On November 14, 1954, Bill was united in marriage to Antionette Louise “Ann” Bailey.
After high school, Bill matriculated to Iowa Wesleyan College and received his B.A. degree in January 1957. While at Iowa Wesleyan from 1954-55, Bill served as pastor to the Oakland Mills Community Church. Bill then attended Drake University Divinity School and receive a Masters of Divinity Degree in 1960. After several years in full time ministry, Bill eared a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1984 from Oral Roberts University.
Bill was ordained a Deacon in the Methodist Church in 1958 and an Elder in 1960. He served churches in the South Iowa Conference of Deep River, Barnes City, Guernsey, Sidney, Mt. Ayr and Bagley Center. From 1976-1980 – Bill was the Iowa Conference Approved Evangelist and traveled several states in mission renewal to the local church. Bill officially retired in 1993 but continued to pastor numerous churches as well as being the Iowa Wesleyan College Adjunct Professor of Old and New Testaments from 2003-2004. During 2 winter trips to Corpus Christi TX, Bill was the KOA Campground Minister. Also, he and Ann were winter co-pastors at the Weslaco, TX United Methodist Church.
Bill’s interests were in genealogy, Native American lore including the tepee and lodge, camping, fishing and making of lures. Bill was the owner operator of the Eagle Ridge RV Park at Eagleville, MO. The park had a lake and several acres where Bill backgrounded cattle. At one time, he owned 5 antique tractors, reducing down to 3 by his retirement.
Those thankful for sharing in Bill’s life include his wife of 68 years, Ann of Mt. Pleasant; 3 sons and their wives – Mark & Rebecca Morehouse and Michael & Maureen, all of Winterset, IA and David & Cary Morehouse of Mason City, IA; 7 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He was anticipating the birth of the 22nd great grandchild. Bill is survived as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
His parents, a brother – H. Louis Morehouse and a sister – Mary Ellen White and a great grandson, Christian Ercel Morehouse, precede Bill in death.
A funeral service for the Rev. Morehouse will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 3rd at the Finley Chapel United Methodist Church with Joan Rodgers officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Mills Cemetery, rural Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call to sign the register from 12 Noon to 6 PM on Monday, Oct. 2 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 AM on Tuesday at the church.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Every Step Hospice or Oakland Mills Cemetery. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.
Mary Ann McCormick, 95, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Addington Place in Mount Pleasant.
Mary Ann Katherine McKeever McCormick was born September 8, 1928 in Fort Madison, Iowa the daughter of Oscar Patrick McKeever and Dorothy Ann Muerhoff McKeever. She married Miles “Gene” McCormick of Mount Pleasant on November 24, 1956 at Sacred Heart Church in Fort Madison. The couple lived on their farm near Mount Pleasant for 44 years and then moved to their current home in Mount Pleasant.
She was active in her church and belonged to the Saint Alphonsus Alter and Rosary, the A & R quilt group, and the Ladies for Charity. She also volunteered at Henry County Health Center where she was a member of the Auxiliary. Mary Ann loved to shop, quilt and was a wonderful cook. She and Gene also enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by her husband, her daughter Cindy (David)Anderson of Olds, her son Dan (Ronotta) McCormick of Mount Pleasant, and her grandchildren Amanda (Tyler) Sargent, Armand (Sarah) McCormick, Tyler Burden, Angelina (David) Bucheit, nine great-grandchildren with one on the way and many nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister, Evelyn Stevens, and her brothers Francis, Tom, Jim, Oscar and Don.
Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 30 at 10:30 am at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. Father Paul Connolly and Father Ed Fitzpatrick will con-celebrate. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9 to 10 am at the church before the services. Inurnment will follow in the Saint Alphonsus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, Iowa Chapter, for Dementia Research. The Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory is caring for Mary Ann and her family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, will deliver remarks at a Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Event in Ottumwa, Iowa on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 2:30PM CDT.
Doors open at 11:30am with a Commitment Kick Off. Trump is expected to deliver remarks at 2:30pm.
There was a single vehicle accident with injury in the 1800-grid of Franklin Avenue near rural Trenton. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched at approximately 6:48pm on September 26th.
Upon arrival, they found the motor vehicle had left the roadway to the left and entered a timber area. This was due to driver related factors and actions.
Identified as the driver was Craig Wibstad, 74, of Trenton. Injuries were sustained, and they were medically transported from the scene. An incident citation of Failure to Maintain control was issued. Along with a state accident report completed form this motor vehicle accident.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted with this incident by Henry County EMS, Mount Pleasant Fire Department, Iowa State Patrol, and community members.
