Judy Campbell

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, July 14th, 2023 at 6:40 am CDT

Judy Kay Campbell, 66, of Mount Pleasant went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was surrounded by her beloved family as they sang “It is Well.”

Judy was born September 7, 1956, in Washington, IA, the daughter of John Dill and Frances R. (Wittrig) Hulme. She graduated from WACO High School in 1974 and continued her education at AIB Business School. On December 23, 1978, Judy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Daniel Campbell, at Harmony Bible Church near Danville. The couple made Mount Pleasant their home for more than 44 years. Judy worked as a secretary at various businesses before working 17 years as Secretary to the Business Manager at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, retiring in 2017.

Judy was a faithful and active member of Calvary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served the church through her love for children by directing children’s choir and musicals and teaching Sunday School and Awana. She was a member of the Henry County Relay for Life Committee and participated in several Mount Pleasant Community Theater productions.

Judy enjoyed reading while cuddling with her sweet pup, Lily Bug. Shopping was a favorite of Judy’s; she always loved finding a good deal. She deeply loved spending time with family and friends and genuinely cared about getting to know people. Her family and friends loved her ornery personality and will never forget her wonderful hugs. Judy was a strong prayer warrior for those she loved so dearly. She was an example of a Godly woman, serving, helping, and encouraging all those around her. Her joyful, genuine, kind, and spunky spirit will be missed by all. Judy was truly a faithful and loving wife, mother, and friend.

Judy is survived by her husband, Dan; son, Scott (Jennifer) Campbell of New London; daughter, Sara Campbell of Mount Pleasant; two sisters, Joan Swift, Jalaine (Steve) Sandberg, one brother, Howard (Nancy) Hulme all of Rockford, Illinois; two brothers-in-law, Leonard (Dwanna) Schantz of Los Lunas, New Mexico, Dennis (Cindy) Campbell of Fulton, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jacqueline Schantz.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Rev. Matthew Reno and Rev. Leonard Schantz will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-7 pm on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church where family will greet friends from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to assist with medical and funeral expenses. The Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory is caring for Judy and her family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Sports, July 14th

By Slaten Swords · Friday, July 14th, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Postseason Baseball

In Class 1A, Burlington Notre Dame snatched the #4 seed and the Nikes will face off against Lisbon on July 17th at 1:30 pm. KILJ will be on the call with the pregame show at 1:15 pm from Carroll.

Kingsley-Pierson comes into the tournament as the favorite with a 27-2 record. Lynnville-Sully presents a challenge as the #2 seed with just one loss on the season. Powerhouse, Remsen St. Mary’s is looking to avenge their runner-up finish in last year’s tournament as the #3 seed. 

In Class 2A, Van Buren County will take on West Lyon on July 18th at 1:30 pm in Carroll as the #5 seed. KILJ will be on the call with the pregame show at 1:15 pm.

Beckman Catholic enters as the top seed and they will take on Pella Christian. Cascade will compete against Woodward-Granger. Underwood and Williamsburg will play the last game of the day at 7 pm. There will be no repeat champion as Van Meter was upset by the Eagles in the Substate Championship.

Western Dubuque will attempt to repeat as Class 3A state champions after grabbing the top seed in the tournament. Marion’s high scoring offense enters as the #2 seed with North Polk, who was ranked 2nd in the last Coaches Rankings, earning the #3 seed.

In Class 4A, after Ankeny Centennial, the #1 team according to the last Coaches Rankings, was knocked out by Ames in the substrate championship, Johnston enters as the favorite with a chance to repeat as state champions. However, the Dragons did lose to Ames and Southeast Polk on the season. They would not meet until the championship game. 

High School Postseason Softball

In the Class 1A state tournament, Sigourney grabbed the #7 seed and will face off against North Linn in the first round on July 18th at 7 pm.

Martensdale-St. Marys is the #1 seed with North Linn taking the #2 seed in the tournament. Both teams fell in the semifinal round last year. 

Regina Catholic is looking to repeat as the Class 2A state champions as they grabbed the #1 seed. Van Meter grabbed the #2 seed with their 34-5 record. 

In Class 3A, Williamsburg has been the top team for the entire season and continue to hold on to that top spot as they take on Albia in the first round. However, Assumption is looking to usurp the Raiders while avenging their loss in the championship game last season.

Winterset has a long way to travel to attempt to repeat as Class 4A champions with the Huskies entering as the #7 seed. North Polk is the favorite, grabbing the #1 seed. 

Lastly, in Class 5A, the #1 seed Ankeny Centennial will look to take down last years champion Waukee Northwest, who is the #3 seed for the tournament with a 31-11 record. 

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 put together a valiant effort, but fell to the Johnstown Mill Rats last night 11-10. Keanu Spenser and Jaden Hackbarth each smacked a home run with Spenser leading the team with 4 RBIs. Mason Schwalbach tallied three RBIs while notching two doubles. The Bees and Mill Rats will square off tonight in a rematch. 

The Clinton LumberKings were defeated by the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes last night 9-7. Casen Neumann slapped a double and finished with 2 RBIs in the losing effort. The LumberKings will face off against the Alton River Dragons tonight on the road. 

This Day in Sports History

1974 – Billy Martin is the first AL manager to be ejected by an umpire from two games in one day.

1987 -The MLB Rookie of the Year Award is renamed to honor Jackie Robinson.

1951 – CBS televises the first sporting event in color: the Molly Pitcher.

HSCO Potentially Providing Deputy for New London CSD

By Yorke Prough · Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 11:27 am CDT

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is in discussions with the New London Community School District over the possibility of a School Resource Officer being hired for the schools. This officer would be part-time for the 2023/2024 school year, with the role of 20 hours a week. The plan is for the officer to then become full time for the 24/25 school year, and every year after that.

The hours logged at the school would be paid for by the school district. After visiting other school districts that currently have an SRO in place, superintendent of the New London Community School District Chad Wahls, believes that this officer would help with many issues. They could even train staff and help set up and facilitate programs, such as D.A.R.E.

There will be more discussion and plenty of paperwork, as everyone will need to agree. KILJ will continue to update as they have more information on this.

Continuing Discussion Over New Cement Plant Zoning

By Yorke Prough · Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 11:19 am CDT

The Henry County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Thursday, July 13th, at 9am. Joe Buffington, with the Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission was in attendance of the public hearing for the 1st reading of an ordinance to rezone a part of the section 7 township.

After much discussion with Chad Ebling, who plans to build a cement plant in an area to the west of Hickory Avenue, talks were tabled. There are a few concerns over the cement plant being 400 ft away from the road, as some believe it is too close to homes in the area.

The supervisors raised the idea of building the plant closer to 750 ft, but the owner believes that takes up too much room and would not work financially, especially since there is no water or power that far back.

It is now up to the owner to bring a site plan to the next meeting and public forum, which is on July 25th at 9am.

KILJ will continue to update the public as this information is released.

Sports, July 13th

By Slaten Swords · Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Postseason Baseball

In Class 1A, Burlington Notre Dame snatched the #4 seed and the Nikes will face off against Lisbon on July 17th at 1:30 pm. KILJ will be on the call with the pregame show at 1:15 pm from Carroll.

Kingsley-Pierson comes into the tournament as the favorite with a 27-2 record. Lynnville-Sully presents a challenge as the #2 seed with just one loss on the season. Powerhouse, Remsen St. Mary’s is looking to avenge their runner-up finish in last year’s tournament as the #3 seed. 

In Class 2A, Van Buren County will take on West Lyon on July 18th at 1:30 pm in Carroll as the #5 seed. KILJ will be on the call with the pregame show at 1:15 pm.

Beckman Catholic enters as the top seed and they will take on Pella Christian. Cascade will compete against Woodward-Granger. Underwood and Williamsburg will play the last game of the day at 7 pm. There will be no repeat champion as Van Meter was upset by the Eagles in the Substate Championship.

Southeast Conference Baseball

For the Panthers, Zerek Venghaus was named to the 1st Team All-Conference list as he ranked 4th in the conference in batting average with a 0.371 average. Venghaus also scored 21 runs and hit home 14 runs, while collecting 3 wins on the mound with 22 strikeouts and a 2.07 ERA.

Carter Amos, Payton Walker, and Jake Ensminger were all named to the All-Conference 2nd Team. Amos hit for a team leading 24 RBIs and tied for the team lead in home runs with two along with Walker. Walker also hit 0.312 and brought in 15 runs. Ensminger finished the season with 13 RBIs and 2 wins on the mound.

J.C. Sitar and Payson Coleman earned All-Conference Honorable Mentions.

Tate Allen from Fairfield was tabbed the Conference Player of the Year after leading his team in batting average with a 0.316 average as he clobbered 5 doubles with 17 RBIs. Allen also won 5 games on the mound with a 2.03 ERA with 57 strikeouts.

High School Postseason Softball

In the Class 1A state tournament, Sigourney grabbed the #7 seed and will face off against North Linn in the first round on July 18th at 7 pm.

Martensdale-St. Marys is the #1 seed with North Linn taking the #2 seed in the tournament. Both teams fell in the semifinal round last year. 

Regina Catholic is looking to repeat as the Class 2A state champions as they grabbed the #1 seed. Van Meter grabbed the #2 seed with their 34-5 record. 

In Class 3A, Williamsburg has been the top team for the entire season and continue to hold on to that top spot as they take on Albia in the first round. However, Assumption is looking to usurp the Raiders while avenging their loss in the championship game last season.

Winterset has a long way to travel to attempt to repeat as Class 4A champions with the Huskies entering as the #7 seed. North Polk is the favorite, grabbing the #1 seed. 

Lastly, in Class 5A, the #1 seed Ankeny Centennial will look to take down last years champion Waukee Northwest, who is the #3 seed for the tournament with a 31-11 record. 

Southeast Conference Softball

For Mt. Pleasant, Emma Starr was named to the All-Conference 2nd Team. The Junior was a stalwart center fielder for the Panthers as she also collected 10 RBIs at the plate with a 0.262 batting average.

Addison Clark and Kynlee White were also All-Conference Honorable Mentions. Clark batted 0.316 on the season with two home runs and 18 RBIs, tied for the team lead. White led the team in batting average with a 0.329 average as she scored 16 runs and stole 15 bases.

Saydee Plummer for Burlington and Leighton Salazar for Washington took home Co-Conference Player of the Year honors.

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 were demolished by the Champion City Kings last night 20-1. Brandon Bickford clobbered a home run in the losing effort. The Bees will face off against the Johnstown Mill Rats tonight on the road. 

The Clinton LumberKings doubleheader against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp was postponed last night. The first game will be played on July 27th and the second game will take place on July 31st. The LumberKings will take on the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes tonight at home. 

This Day in Sports History

1896 – Philadelphia outfielder Ed Delahanty becomes second major leaguer to hit 4 HRs in a game as Phillies lose 9-8 to Chicago Colts at the West Side Grounds, Chicago.

1919 – Boston Red Sox pitcher Carl Mays walks off the mound blaming teammates for lack of support in the field.

1963 – British Open Men’s Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: Bob Charles of New Zealand wins his only major championship in a 36-hole playoff, 8 strokes ahead of runner-up Phil Rodgers; becomes first left-hander to win a major title.

2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Nominations Open

By Yorke Prough · Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 6:21 am CDT

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced on Tuesday that nominations for the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership award are now open for all Iowans aged 25 and under.

 

The John Lewis Leadership Award was established in 2021 as a way for every state to honor the extraordinary accomplishments of Congressman John Lewis. Secretaries of State across the nation are encouraged to recognize gifted, civic-minded young people with demonstrated leadership abilities with the award each year.

“Our office is driven by three guiding principles – service, participation, and integrity – and we are thrilled to be able to honor young Iowans each year that exemplify these principles in their communities,” said Secretary Pate. “I look forward to learning more about the hard work and exciting ideas coming out of Iowa’s youth and honoring these civic leaders with this respected award.”

Photograph of John Lewis in suit and tie

 

Nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award are open to Iowa residents aged 25 years or under for their meaningful commitment in addressing civil rights issues and bringing about authentic change in their communities. All nominations will be reviewed by the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State. Nomination closes on October 6 and recipients will be recognized in December.

 

Nomination forms are available at:

https://sos.iowa.gov/Initiatives/JohnLewisYouthAward.html

 

The John Lewis Youth Leadership Award was established by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and each state is encouraged to award up to two recipients each calendar year.

Deborah H. Lampe

By Yorke Prough · Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 5:56 am CDT

Deborah H. “Debbie”  Lampe, 66, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the West Point Care Center.

Born December 7, 1956, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Rita (Grothaus) Mueller.

Survivors include her son: Bernie (wife Olivia Kowalski) Lampe of Catonsville, Maryland, two daughters: Glory Lampe of St. Louis, Missouri and Angie (George) Lampe of Portland, Oregon, two brothers: Mike (Lori) Mueller of West Point, and Rich (Rhonda) Mueller of New London, one sister: Carol Greenwald of Fort Madison, and one sister-in-law: Amy Mueller. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Daniel Mueller.

Debbie was a 1976 graduate of Fort Madison High School. She was a member of St. Mary of the  Assumption Catholic Church.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the St. James the Less Catholic Church in St. Paul.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at St. James the Less Catholic Church with Father Dan Dorau officiating.

Burial will be  in St. James Cemetery in St. Paul, Iowa.

A memorial has been established for West Point Care Center.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

Brownfield Ag Youth Award Henry County Fair

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 9:30 pm CDT

KILJ Radio is pleased to make two special presentations. Each year at this time, Brownfield Ag News sponsors the Ag Youth Awards. Brownfield and KILJ partner together to support local youth by choosing two recipients and recognizing them for their various accomplishments and outstanding leadership skills, whether that be in school, 4H, or other areas.

A belt buckle award and a Wal Mart gift card for their 4H clubs is presented to each winner.

Our first winner is Gabe White. He is the son of Scott and Stephanie White and attends Winfield-Mt.Union highschool. He is part of the Jefferson Juniors 4H club and has shown cattle, goats, static projects, and even is involved in the dog obedience show. Gabe plans to acquire his associate degree in information technology.

“Being in the showring and working with cattle, goats or dogs, has taught me to have confidence no matter what the outcome.”

Our second winner is Julie Campbell. She is the daughter of Melissa and Jason Campbell and is also part of the Jefferson Juniors 4H club, as well as involved with the Mount Pleasant Community Highschool FFA. Julie has participated in cattle shows and static projects since 4th grade, and she plans to show swine this year for the first time. Julie plans to attend Kirkwood Community College and major in agriculture business and then transfer to Iowa State University to finish in agriculture education.

“Being a part if the 4H community has shaped my character and influenced my decisions. While being involved in 4H I have gotten the opportunity to express myself in projects and to grow in skills that I need to function in the real world. I have grown my communication skills by talking in front of crowds while showing and participating in the fair queen contest. I have bettered my interview skills by showing static projects and participating in the fair queen contest. People should join to get to know more about the community and be able to grow essential skills for life. They should also join because you never know who you can become friends with even though they don’t go to the same school or have the same lifestyle.”