Charles Davis

By Yorke Prough · Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at 6:12 am CDT

Charles W. “Bill” Davis, 84, of Winfield, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Winfield United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Winfield-Scott Township Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Winfield First Responders or the Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Winfield is caring for Bill’s family and arrangements.

Charles William Davis was born October 27, 1938 in Fredonia, Iowa, the son of William Theodore “Ted” and Clastine (McBee) Davis. He graduated from Winfield High School. Bill was united in marriage to Gail Blair McVey on December 28, 1962 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

Bill worked in welding all of his life. He worked for Kings Manufacturing, Jack Bunker and Modern Welding until opening his own welding business which he ran for over 50 years. Bill was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and NASCAR. He loved cars and car racing and in recent years, he enjoyed watching Westerns. Bill loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. He proudly attended all of their activities.

Bill will be deeply missed by his wife, Gail Davis of Winfield; son, Todd (Sarah) Davis of Crawfordsville; son, Tony (Courtney) Davis of Winfield; grandchildren: Layne (Ashtin) Seager, Zach (Morgan) Davis, Mikayla (Jacob) Truitt and Nick Davis; great-granddaughter, Quinlynn Seager; brother, Jerry Davis of Lake of the Ozarks, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Wilma Bieri.

Scheduling Conflict Causes Change of Date for All Band’s Night

By Yorke Prough · Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at 6:06 am CDT

There has been a change to the schedule for a very popular night of music hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Community School’s Bands. All Band’s Night was scheduled for October 17th, but is now set for Thursday, October 26th.

The reason for this change comes after discussion with the activity director. There is a regional volleyball game on the original date, and the band directors work hard to ensure that parents and students don’t need to choose between events.

All Band’s Night is one of the most important performances of the season, as it features every band in the school district. That night is also band senior recognition and parent night. The band directors do not usually make big changes like this, so they appreciate your understanding.

Once again, the date for All Band’s Night is now Thursday, October 26th where you will have the opportunity to enjoy 5th-12th grade band.

WMU Homecoming Court

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at 3:36 pm CDT

Front row Prince Cohen Nelling and Princess Addysin Little. 2nd row Queen Candidates: Audie Gipple, Tessa Huston, Afton Wilkerson, Mariana Hagmeier, and Maggie Hutton. Back row King Candidates: Cole Milks, Gabe Hemsworth, Cam Buffington, and Abram Edwards. (Not Picture: Eli Miller)

The Winfield Mt. Union homecoming court has been announced. The King Candidates this year are Cole Milks, Cam Buffington, Abram Edwards, Gabe Hemsworth, and Eli Miller. This years Queen Candidates are Mariana Hagmeier, Audie Gipple, Tessa Huston, Afton Wilkerson, and Maggie Hutton.

The King and Queen coronation is on Sunday, September 17th during the Winfield Mt. Union boom night at 5:00pm. There will also be powder puff football, volleyball, and a performance from the dance team.

Front row Prince Cohen Nelling and Princess Addysin Little. 2nd row Queen Candidates: Audie Gipple, Tessa Huston, Afton Wilkerson, Mariana Hagmeier, and Maggie Hutton. Back row King Candidates: Cole Milks, Gabe Hemsworth, Cam Buffington, and Abram Edwards. (Not Picture: Eli Miller)

 

Fake Bills used in Fort Madison

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at 3:28 pm CDT

The Ft. Madison Police Department recently dealt with an issue at a drive-thru regarding a counterfeit bill. This fake $50 bill was used at a drive-thru, and the FMPD were able to arrest the assailant as a vehicle and driver description were provided.

Typically, these bills are simply photocopies of a single bill. These all have the same serial number as the original. They are also well worn in order to disguise the quality of paper used.

The Burlington Police Department has taken several reports of counterfeit $50 bills being passed at area businesses. According to officers, the ink on these bills looks off and the paper feels different than legal bills. We encourage you to inspect your currency closely.

The FMPD is asking you to contact them if you have any duplicates of a bill. If you’re in possession of a suspicious note of any large denomination, see your banker for assistance.

Weekly Fuel Report – September 13th

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at 3:19 pm CDT
The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 34 cents, averaging $3.92 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

  • The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.61 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $88.98.
  • Brent crude oil rose $2.73 and is currently priced at $92.25.
  • One year ago, WTI crude sold for $87.31 and Brent crude was at $92.04.

Motor Fuels

  • As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.92 across Iowa according to AAA.
    • Prices rose 34 cents from last week’s price and are up 51 cents from a year ago.
    • The national average on Wednesday was $3.85, up 5 cents from last week’s price.
  • Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 1 cent this week with a statewide average of $4.27.
    • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.86 in Iowa.
    • The current Iowa diesel price is 24 cents less than the national average of $4.51.
  • Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
  • The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.97 for U87-E10, $3.49 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.39 for ULSD#2, $3.89 for ULSD#1, and $2.64 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

  • Natural gas prices rose 23 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.76/MMbtu
  • We will continue reporting retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa in September.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

ISUEO After School Program

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at 9:05 am CDT

Iowa State Extension and Outreach is currently looking for volunteers. The Henry County chapter needs volunteers for their 4-H after school program. They meet at Van Allen on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, for about an hour after school. These 4-H clubs are great for the kids as they learn valuable skills and increase their leadership abilities.

If you’d like to volunteer, just call (1) 319-385-8126 or stop in at the office at 127 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

For more information or to view local events, visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/henry/

Burlington Police Officer Charged with Domestic Abuse Assault

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at 8:42 am CDT

A Burlington police officer has been placed on administrative leave. This comes after an arrest and investigation by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

Tyler Elmore, 35, was charged with domestic abuse assault and disorderly conduct after an altercation with his wife.

On August 7th, Burlington Police officers were dispatched to Elmore’s house for a domestic disturbance. Officers found that Elmore appeared to be intoxicated, and that he seemed to be “unaccommodating.” An argument had broken out between Elmore and his wife, and his wife told police that Elmore had caused her to fall by applying a pressure point technique on her neck.

Due to his status as a police officer, the Iowa DCI and the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office took over the case. Elmore was placed on administrative leave on August 18th, and a warrant was later issued for his arrest. He was then released on the same day after posting bond.

A preliminary hearing in this case is scheduled for Friday, September 22nd at 9am.

Sports, September 13th

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Football

Mt. Pleasant will be back at Evans Field this Friday, September 15th, for a matchup against Burlington at 7:30 pm. KILJ will be on the call with the pregame show at 7:15 pm. 

In other Class 3A District 4 matchups, Washington will host Grinnell, Keokuk will travel to Fairfield, and Fort Madison and Williamsburg will clash in a battle of the unbeatens. 

Mediapolis will take on Albia this Friday. 

Columbus will take on Pekin at home this Friday at 7 pm. 

Central Lee will look to stay undefeated this Friday against Davis County.

Danville will host Louisa-Muscatine this Friday at 7 pm. 

New London has decided to forfeit this week’s contest against Central City due to injuries sustained last week resulting in a lack of depth. The Tigers plan on playing next week against HLV but the IHSAA requires that the school meet with their staff to show how and why they should be allowed to continue play. This meeting will occur next Monday at 10 am. 

WACO will look to get back in the win column this Friday against HLV. 

#2 Winfield-Mt. Union will look to make it a four game winning streak this Saturday, September 16th, against Montezuma. 

High School Volleyball

Mt. Pleasant celebrated senior night last night, but Burlington spoiled the celebration by sweeping the Panthers in convincing fashion: 25-11, 25-11, and 25-18. The Grayhounds, led by Annalise Buxton and Sydney Schroeder, managed early rallies in the first and second sets to knock the Panthers off their groove, something that Head Coach Logan Wall said the team will focus on fixing. Mt. Pleasant started to get into a rhythm in the third set led by Alex Scott, but it proved to not be enough. Coach Wall stated that her team will focus on the positives heading into the Ottumwa Invitational on Saturday, September 16th. 

Winfield-Mt. Union played Hillcrest Academy close through the first two sets as the Wolves and Ravens traded sets. After the first two sets, it was all Wolves winning sets number three and four: 25-4 and 25-19. Audrie Gipple notched 14 kills and five aces in the winning effort. The Wolves will host Lone Tree tomorrow, September 14th. 

Holy Trinity Catholic now has won seven games in a row after sweeping Mediapolis last night: 25-20, 25-22, and 25-10. Jaydon Wirt tallied 19 assists and an ace in the loss. The Crusaders will travel to take on West Burlington tomorrow. 

WACO will face off against Pekin tomorrow.

Central Lee will compete at the Holy Trinity Catholic Classic on September 18th.

Danville won the first set against West Burlington last night 25-20, but it was all Falcons from that point on, winning the next three sets: 25-18, 25-14, and 25-18. The Bears will face off against Keokuk tomorrow at home.

New London battled with Van Buren County but the Tigers fell short three sets to one by scores of : 25-14, 25-23, 23-25, and 25-22. The Tigers will take on Mediapolis and the Warriors will host Burlington Notre Dame tomorrow. 

Cross Country

Mt. Pleasant, Danville, Holy Trinity Catholic, Mediapolis, Van Buren County, and Winfield-Mt. Union will compete at the Fort Madison Invitational tomorrow, September 14th. 

Southeast Iowa Playbook

Tune into KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, tonight at 6 pm for the second episode of this semester. Winfield-Mt. Union will be the school of focus this week with our guests being seniors Cole Milks and Carter Loyd. 

College Football

The University of Iowa will face off against Western Michigan on Saturday, September 16th.

Iowa State University will attempt to get back in the win column this Saturday against Ohio at 11 am. 

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

1934 – MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis sells World Series broadcast rights to Ford for $100,000.

1973 – US Congress passes and sends a bill to President Nixon to lift the NFL’s television blackout of sold out games.

2018 – Amazon live streams “Thursday Night Football” as Cincinnati beats Baltimore 34-23; first all-female broadcast booth in NFL history; Andrea Kremer calls game with Hannah Storm.