Vicky Mehaffy

By Yorke Prough · Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 6:04 am CDT

Vicky Mehaffy, 68, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Vicky was born April 16, 1955, in Oakland, California, the daughter of Rodney and Darlene (Alter) Mehaffy. The Mehaffy family moved to Mount Pleasant when Vicky was young. She attended Lincoln Elementary and Hope Haven. Vicky enjoyed playing cards, games, BINGO, listening to books, coloring and making crafts. She also loved cowboy movies and TV shows. Vicky lived a wonderful life and was loved by many.

Vicky is survived by her sister and her husband Tammy and Doug Mulford of Mount Pleasant; brother-in-law Dan McCabe of Mount Pleasant; four nephews, Matthew McCabe, Michael McCabe, Jordan Mulford, Logan Mulford; aunt and uncle Beverly and Shorty Mullen of Mount Pleasant. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Pam McCabe.

 

According to her wishes her body has been cremated and a private family inurnment will be held in the Forest Home Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hope Haven in Burlington, Iowa. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Vicky and her family. Condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Panther Marching Band Season Marches Along After Two Competitions on Saturday

By Yorke Prough · Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 5:55 am CDT

The Mt. Pleasant Panther Marching Band fought through the heat wave on Saturday as they battled bravely in Cedar Rapids. With temperatures reaching the 90s, students were told to march in their band t-shirts for concern that the heat might overwhelm.

The highschoolers traveled to the Bands Across the Prairie event where they placed fourth out of nine bands in Class 3A in the morning. Taking a quick trip across town, they took on six other schools in 3A at the Kingston Stadium at the 5 Seasons Marching Invitational. They finished 3rd.

Once again, the color guard was recognized by judges as the best in their class at both competitions. They were awarded the caption of Best Color Guard and has been honored with that at all three of their events this season.

The Mt. Pleasant High school marching band will travel to Kahoka, Missouri, for the 32nd Annual Clark County Parade of Champions on October 7th.

October 2nd, 2023 – October 8th, 2023

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 9:15 am CDT
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Rosie Rogers
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Kelsey Dewitt
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Joshua Lees
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Grace Lefever
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Jacob Smithburg
10/03/23
John Millspaugh
10/03/23
Mathew Borders
10/04/23
Adam Humble
10/04/23
Erin Humble
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Richard Kinney
10/04/23
Jacob Truitt
10/04/23
Gayle Olson
10/04/23
Jeffrey Thomas
10/04/23
Garret Burgus
10/05/23
Jessica Streeter
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Doug & Diana Smith *Anniversary
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Judy Prior
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Owen Wibstad
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Rob Zeglan
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Edward Peterson
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Curt Sparrow - 69

Sports, September 30th

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

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)

By Slaten Swords · Friday, September 29th, 2023 at 11:47 pm CDT

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

By Yorke Prough · Friday, September 29th, 2023 at 4:30 pm CDT

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

By Yorke Prough · Friday, September 29th, 2023 at 4:27 pm CDT

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

By Yorke Prough · Friday, September 29th, 2023 at 4:17 pm CDT

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.