Judy Campbell, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, July 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Services are pending at Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory.
Chuck Grassley Congressional Internship Available
If you’d like the opportunity to become an intern for a United States Senator, you now have the chance. Senator Chuck Grassley is offering internships to college-aged Iowans for the fall. The term runs from August 28th through December 15th. Many schools offer college credits for the internship.
For more information or to fill out an application, simply head to https://www.grassley.senate.gov/services/internships
Burlington House Fire
On July 11th, 2023, at 12:21am the Burlington Fire Department was dispatched for a report of smoke coming from a house located at 530 S. 10th in Burlington. Upon arrival, they observed heavy smoke and flames from a second-story window.
In addition to the BFD, a box alarm was struck resulting in calling in 10 off-duty Burlington Firefighters. West Burlington Fire Department, Burlington Police Department, and Alliant Energy and Gas assisted at the scene. The American Red Cross provided lodging assistance to the affected occupants.
The house is owned and occupied by Joseph Schrock, who was home at the time of the incident. Two additional roommates were home and all three residents escaped the fire. The home had no working smoke detectors at the time of the incident.
There were no injuries reported. The fire is ruled undetermined and appears to be electrical in nature at this time.
David E. McClary
David E. McClary, 70, of Franklin, Iowa, passed away at 8:26 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
Born on September 13, 1952, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of James and Mary (Wiebler) McClary.
He is survived by his two children: Stephanie McClary and William (Sarah) McClary; granddaughter: Emma McClary; three siblings: Larry (Madaline) McClary, Bonnie McClary and Nancy (Scott) Starkweather. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Louise McClary.
Dave was a 1970 graduate of Central Lee High School. He worked for General Electric for 35 years until his retirement. Dave enjoyed being outdoors and cutting firewood.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
Per his wishes no services will be held.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
Road Closure Penn Avenue/New London Road Intersection
Sports, July 11th
High School Postseason Baseball
In Class 1A Substate 5: District 9, Burlington Notre Dame will face off against Hillcrest Academy in the Substate Championship tonight. Coach Chiprez talked about the matchup against this familiar opponent. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 6:45 pm.
In Class 2A Substate 5: District 10, Van Buren County will square off against Mid-Prairie today at 7 pm.
In Class 3A Substate 5, Mt. Pleasant fell to Marion last night 18-8. The Panthers started the scoring after a bases loaded 2 RBI double by Carter Amos and a balk scored Payton Walker to put the Panthers ahead 3 to 0 after the top of the 1st inning. Marion responded by scoring 5 runs. Mt. Pleasant then scored two runs off a double by Zerek Venghaus and a single by Jake Ensminger to tie the game at 5. The Wolves managed to put on 7 more runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning.
In the 4th inning, the Panthers scored three more runs with Walker tallying an RBI triple to bring the game closer, 12 to 8. Marion proceeded to score the next 6 runs to close out the game. Coach Broeker talked about how proud he was of his squad. The Panthers finished the season with a 13-12 record, something the seniors worked very hard to achieve.
High School Postseason Softball
In Class 1A Region 8, Sigourney took down Twin Cedars 2-1 to advance to the state tournament.
In Class 3A Region 8, West Burlington will compete against Assumption today for the Regional Championship at 7 pm.
In Class 4A Region 6, Burlington will take on Norwalk tonight at 7 pm for the Regional Championship.
Mt. Pleasant Cross Country
On Mondays and Wednesdays, runs will begin at the Old Threshers Museum Theatre at 6:30 am.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, runs will start at 7 pm at Saunders Park by the swimming pool.
The runs will continue throughout the summer until the middle of August. If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Murray at 319-850-0867.
Prospect League
The Burlington Bees defeated the Normal CornBelters last night 7-3. Jaden Hackbarth finished the game 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs with Aiden McGee picking up the win on the mound allowing only 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out 4 batters. The Bees will travel to face off against the Lafayette Aviators tonight.
The Clinton LumberKings will take on the CornBelters tonight on the road.
This Day in Sports History
1900 – Charlotte Cooper beats Hélène Prévost to become the 1st female Olympic tennis champion and the 1st individual female Olympic champion in any sport.
1985 – Astros’ Nolan Ryan is the first to strike out 4000 batters.
1987 – Orioles’ Cal Ripkin becomes the first to manage two sons, as Billy joins Cal Jr.
Henry County Conservation Board Meeting Agenda
The Henry County Conservation Board will hold their June 2023 Board meeting on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, at 4:30 pm in the conservation board meeting room at the office in Oakland Mills.
Items on the agenda will include: New Naturalist, Conservation Technician Position, South-Shore Sanitation System Update, Director Update, and Naturalist Reports.
Please contact the conservation department if you have any questions, 319-986-5067.