Sports, September 30th

High School Football

Mt. Pleasant had the tough task of taking on Washington for their Homecoming game and the Demons fed off that momentum to win 42-7. The Washington defense was suffocating last night allowing less than 30 total yards in the first half and 150 yards total in the game and forced one turnover. Kael Williams rushed for two Demon touchdowns in the contest.

Payton Walker rushed for the lone touchdown, his fourth of the season. Our Coach Bennett Player of the Game was Max Sloat for his defensive play and Head Coach John Bowlin talked about how impressed he was with his young players. The Panthers will stay on the road to take on Keokuk next Friday. 

In other Class 3A District 4 matchups, Fort Madison came back from behind to defeat Keokuk 17-14 and Mt. Vernon’s defense stumped Assumption to win 24-7.

Fairfield had the dubious distinction of hosting the #1 team in Class 3A last night in Williamsburg and the Raiders handled business as they took down the Trojans 56-14.

Mediapolis dominated Mid-Prairie last night 38-7 to move to 4-2 on the season. The Bulldogs will host Davis County next Friday.

Columbus demolished Louisa-Muscatine last night 70-14. Columbus will hit the road to take on Van Buren County next Friday. 

Central Lee fell to West Burlington-Notre Dame last night 27-0. The Hawks will take on Mid-Prairie next Friday. 

Danville celebrated their Homecoming in style as the Bears handled Van Buren County 46-0 last night. Danville will take on Lisbon next Friday.

#10 WACO spoiled New London’s Homecoming last night by taking down the Tigers 67-8. The Warriors will face off against English Valleys next Friday.

New London will compete against Moravia next Friday.

#1 Winfield-Mt. Union has now scored at least 70 points in their last three games as the Wolves dominated Iowa Valley last night 76-14. Jake Edwards tossed four touchdown passes, while Cam Buffington rushed for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Winfield-Mt. Union will face off against Mormon Trail next Friday.

High School Volleyball

Mt. Pleasant will compete in the Northeast Volleyball Invitational today.

New London will host a tournament today. 

Winfield-Mt. Union heads into the New London Tournament today with a 13-10 record. 

WACO will travel to take on Winfield-Mt. Union on October 3rd at 7:30 pm.

#3 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 face off against Lone Tree on October 2nd.

Cross Country

Mt. Pleasant, Mediapolis, and Danville will compete in a meet on October 2nd hosted by Hillcrest Academy. 

The Southeast Iowa Super Conference (SEISC) meet will be run on October 5th. 

College Football

The University of Iowa will be at home tonight to take on Michigan State at 6:30 pm.

Iowa State University faces off against Oklahoma tonight on the road at 6 pm.

For the Hawkeye broadcast, tune into KILJ 105.5 FM and the Cyclone broadcast will be on 98.5 FM and AM 1130. 

This Day in Sports History

1927 – Yankees slugger Babe Ruth smacks his MLB record 60th home run off Tom Zachary in the 8th inning of New York’s 4-2 win over the Washington Senators at Yankee Stadium.

1939 – In the first televised college football game, Fordham beats Waynesburg, 34-7 at Randall’s Island, NY.

1972 – Pittsburgh right fielder Roberto Clemente doubles off Mets’ Jon Matlack to become the 11th MLB player to record 3,000 hits as the Pirates beat New York, 5-0.

Local High School Football Scores (Week 6)

Class 4A

Clear Creek-Amana 34, Burlington 21

Class 3A

Washington 42, Mt. Pleasant 7

Fort Madison 17, Keokuk 14

Mt. Vernon 24, Assumption 7

Williamsburg 56, Fairfield 14

Class 2A

Mediapolis 38, Mid-Prairie 7

West Burlington-Notre Dame 27, Central Lee 0

Class A

Danville 46, Van Buren County 7

Columbus 70, Louisa-Muscatine 14

8-Player

WACO 67, New London 8

Winfield-Mt. Union 76, Iowa Valley 14

Iowa Ending FY2023 with Nearly 2 Billion Dollars in General Fund

On Wednesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2023 with a balance of $1.83 billion in the General Fund, $902 million in reserve funds and $2.74 billion in the Taxpayer Relief Fund.

“Some see a surplus as government not spending enough, but I view it as an over collection from the hard-working men and women of Iowa,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. “We’ve seen what the powerful combination of growth-oriented policies and fiscal restraint can create, and now it’s time for Iowans to directly receive the benefits. I look forward to cutting taxes again next legislative session and returning this surplus back to where it belongs – the people of Iowa.”

Last week, Gov. Reynolds announced that Iowa’s corporate tax rate will drop to 7.1 percent from 8.4 percent for Tax Year 2024 due to corporate tax receipts exceeding $700 million.

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Senator Feinstein

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment in honor and remembrance of Senator Dianne Feinstein, who represented California in the United States Senate. Feinstein died the night of September 28, 2023, in her Washington D.C. home at the age of 90. She was elected to the Senate in 1992.

The governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Joe Biden’s proclamation to lower the United States’ flag to half-staff for the same length of time.

Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.

Mt. Pleasant Man Arrested for Enticing a Minor

The Des Moines Police Department has arrested Paul Miller, 48, of Mt. Pleasant Iowa. On September 21st, 2023, at 2:55pm, officers arrested Miller and charged him with enticing a minor under 16 – sexual purpose. He is currently an inmate in the Polk County Jail.

Terry Stumpf

Terry Joseph Stumpf, 71, of Riverside, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Holy Family Parish in Riverside, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Holy Family Parish. Following the services, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the St. Mary’s Parish Center. The burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Holy Family Parish or Riverside Emergency Services Association or charity of your choice in memory of Terry. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. The Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Riverside is caring for Terry’s family and arrangements.

Terance Joseph Stumpf was born on February 16, 1952, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Robert “Red” Joseph and Rita Frances (Thomann) Stumpf. He was a 1970 graduate of Mid Prairie High School. On December 11,1971 Terry was united in marriage to Mary Jane Kron at the St. Mary’s Church in Riverside.

Terry began his construction career at Kalonial Mobile Home Industries, Briskey Cabinet Company, and Paul Boyd Construction Company. In 1976 Terry and his father started Stumpf Construction Inc. with a focus on building and remodeling new homes. He later created the Basement MD a division of Stumpf Construction which specializes in basement structures, repairs, and waterproofing. He was fortunate to work side by side with many family members and friends.

He had a great love of the outdoors, and his many hobbies included hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, camping and boating. He specifically enjoyed boating on the Iowa and Mississippi rivers. He loved spending time with family and friends at Goose Bottom cabin.

Terry enjoyed repairing tractors, boats, and cars, and he participated in many tractor rides and car shows.

He loved spending outdoor time with his grandkids, was quick-witted, and had a clever sense of humor. He enjoyed playing pranks and scaring the heck out of friends and family, especially the kids. He was currently building a pond in his backyard which was a 20-year dream of his.

Terry was a very active member of the Riverside community, and generously volunteered his time and talents to many organizations. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Riverside Area Community Club, Riverside Business Association, Eastern Iowa Sled Heads snowmobile club, and he served on the board of directors for Peoples Trust and Savings Bank. He was an active supporter of improving and maintaining waterways and soil preservation for future generations and has planted thousands of trees over the years.

Terry will be deeply missed by his wife, Mary Jane Stumpf of Riverside; his children, Jill (Jeffrey) Burrows of North Liberty, Chad (April) Stumpf of Riverside, and Jody (Eric) Fisher of North Liberty; eight grandchildren, Kyla Burrows, Tate Stumpf, Quinn Stumpf, Madilyn Stumpf, Riley Fisher, Clara Fisher and Griffin Fisher, and siblings, Randy (Betty) Stumpf of Kalona, Nancy (Jim) Flynn of Washington, Beverly (Bob) Miller of Riverside, Nick (Sue) Stumpf of Ainsworth, Tim (Kris) Stumpf of Lone Tree, Laurie (Randy) Sexton of Riverside, Rod Stumpf of Kalona, and Bonnie Stumpf of Hills.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Trevor Burrows, and brother Michael Stumpf.

Delmar Holtz

Delmar Holtz, 92, of St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Carriage Care Rehab and Healthcare Center in St. Joseph, Missouri. Arrangements are pending at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point.

Randall Moser

Randall Lee Moser, age 52, was born December 9, 1970 to Rev. Michael Lee Moser (deceased May 1994) and Sherry D. Myers Moser at Red Cloud, Nebraska. He was found at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 5, 2023, by family after passing due to diabetic complications.

Described by his friends as genuine and kind, Randy loved the Lord Jesus. He enjoyed spending his time with family, cooking, at the beach and enjoying aquarium fish. Randy had a quiet and creative soul, and daily lived to enjoy the good things God has given and the goodness of God Himself. He constantly celebrated and blessed others with meals and culinary treats to enjoy.

Randy graduated high school from Newton High School in Newton, Kansas. He attended Taylor University in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Before moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado, Randy lived in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa where he worked at Blue Bird Bus and attended Faith Christian Outreach Church. In Colorado he attended Culinary Training then was employed at Glacier Gelato and Ice Cream (Blue Mountain Creamery) for over twelve years making unique and creative gelato and ice cream flavors.

Those who will miss Randy are his mother, Sherry D. Myers Moser Graber (John W, deceased March 2016) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brothers: Ryan (Melissa) Moser and children, Pueblo West, Colorado; Rodney Moser, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and a sister Jennifer (Matthew) Moser Harvey and children, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Randy’s immediate family celebrated his life on July 29, 2023, in Colorado Springs with a meal and a time of reflection.

Family will further celebrate Randy’s life and homegoing with a time of remembrance and inurnment on Saturday, October 7, at 1:00 pm at the Forest Home Cemetery Chapel, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa with Rev. David Forrester, pastor at the Trenton Missionary Church, officiating.

Afterwards, the family will be at the Fellowship Cup Community Room. Family and friends are invited to support Randy’s family by attending both these times of remembrance.

Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is assisting the family with local arrangements. Condolences may be extended to www.powellfuneralhomes.com