Washington Mayor Trial Pushed Back

By Allison Jacobs · Monday, June 26th, 2023 at 6:28 am CDT

Washington Mayor Jaron Rosien’s day in court has been rescheduled, according to public records and people familiar with proceedings in a case where he is accused of third degree sexual abuse.

Court records filed Friday morning after a pretrial conference said a second such conference would be held Aug. 11, saying both parties agreed to the change and that “discovery is ongoing.” Rosien also has new jury trial dates, listed in Washington on Sept. 12 and 13 at 9 a.m. and 8 a.m., respectively. The trial was originally scheduled for just one day in mid-July.

Approached after leaving the judge’s chambers Friday morning from the first pretrial conference, defense attorney Eric Tindal — who represents Rosien in the case — said such adjustments were “not uncommon.”

Rosien has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which are a Class C felony. His accuser, identified as “AB” in a partially redacted affidavit from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, claims that Rosien made unwanted sexual contact with him at a bar owned by the mayor in January. The mayor began a voluntary unpaid leave of absence from his municipal position in early February after the charges were announced, but has not resigned.

Central Lee Highschooler Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident Saturday

By Allison Jacobs · Monday, June 26th, 2023 at 6:18 am CDT

LEE COUNTY – A 16-year-old Donnellson girl was killed in a two-vehicle accident Saturday in Lee County involving a garbage truck.
Kodi Moeller, 16, a student-athlete at Central Lee High School, was driving in the area of Hwy. 16 and 205th Avenue when a waste hauler and her vehicle collided at around noon. The collision occurred about a mile east of the Hwy. 16 and Hwy. 218 intersection, just north of St. Paul.
According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, the truck was driven by Levi A. Whaley, 21, of Mt. Pleasant and Moeller was driving a 2003 GMC Envoy. Whaley was hauling for WEMIGA Waste Management of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The report indicated Moeller was traveling northbound on 205th Avenue and Whaley was headed westbound on Hwy. 16 when the two vehicles collided. Whaley’s vehicle struck Moeller broadside on the passenger side.
Lee County Sheriff’s deputies, Lee County EMS, West Point Fire and Rescue, and Air Evac services all assisted at the scene.

Fort Madison Man Arrested After Chase on Saturday

By Allison Jacobs · Monday, June 26th, 2023 at 6:18 am CDT
On June 24, 2023, at approximately 1:08 a.m. a deputy with the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on Highway 61 near Skunk River Road. The vehicle failed to stop as it turned west onto Skunk River Road. The deputy pursued the motorcycle which reached speeds of 80 mph in a 50-mph zone. The motorcycle turned south into Lee County from Augusta and eventually came to a stop in the 3000blk of highway 16 just east of Denmark, IA.
After coming to a stop, the driver took off running on foot until he was eventually detained by the pursuing deputy. The suspect was placed under arrest and identified as Wayne Andrew Hayes, age 41, of Ft. Madison, IA. Hayes was transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Center where he was charged with Felony Eluding, Driving While Barred, and Interference with Official Acts. His bond was set at $5000.

Sports, June 26th

By Allison Jacobs · Monday, June 26th, 2023 at 6:06 am CDT

High School Baseball

Mt. Pleasant will face off against Fort Madison tonight in a doubleheader on the road.

New London will take on Central Lee tonight.

Van Buren County defeated North Mahaska 13-0 over the weekend. The Warriors take on Cardinal tomorrow, June 27th.

Mediapolis will face off against Clear Lake on June 29th at the Mt. Mercy Alumni Coaches Classic.

Winfield-Mt. Union will compete against Burlington Notre Dame on June 28th.

Danville will face off against Sigourney in the first round of the postseason on July 1st.

In Southeast conference (SEC) play, Keokuk will take on Fairfield and Burlington will square off against Washington tonight.

High School Softball

Mt. Pleasant will travel to take on Fort Madison tonight in a doubleheader matchup. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 5:15 pm.

Danville will face off against New London tomorrow, June 27th.

New London will take on Central Lee today.

Van Buren County will compete against Cardinal tomorrow.

Holy Trinity Catholic will face off against Lone Tree tonight.

In SEC games, Burlington will take on Washington and Keokuk will face off against Fairfield today.

High School Postseason Softball

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released the postseason brackets for all the classifications and here’s the matchups for our local teams.

In Class 1A Region 8, New London will travel to face off against Holy Trinity Catholic and Wapello will host Winfield-Mt. Union with both games taking place on June 30th at 7 pm.

In Class 2A Region 7, Van Buren County earned a first-round bye. The Warriors will take on the winner between Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and Pella Christian on July 5th at 7 pm at home.

In Class 2A Region 8, Danville will travel to take on Durant at 7 pm on June 30th. Mediapolis will face off against Louisa-Muscatine on the road on July 5th at 7 pm.

Central Lee and Washington will square off on July 6th at Washington and West Burlington will host Fairfield on July 6th with both games taking place at 7 pm for Class 3A Region 8.

In Class 4A Region 6, Mt. Pleasant and Keokuk will compete in a conference matchup at Joyce Park on July 6th at 7 pm. Knoxville will host Fort Madison with the winner taking on Burlington at Burlington.

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.

Iowa High School Athletic Association

The IHSAA released the answers to their survey over the weekend with these results being the highlights. “Family Week” was supported by 94% of the respondents. 74% of respondents voted to continue letting the IHSAA create the football regular season schedule. Baseball is permitted 40 regular season games, but 83% of respondents want to lower the permitted number of games with the most popular choice being 30 games.

For a full look at the responses to the survey: IHSAA Survey Results

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees squeaked by the Pistol Shrimp on Saturday in the 10th inning, 8-7, but fell to the O’Fallon Hoots, 11-2, yesterday. Keanu Spenser smacked a home run and tallied 3 RBIs, while Mason Schwalbach also cleared the fence and notched 2 RBIs. Brandon Bickford had the game winning sacrifice fly.

Tanner Holland picked up both RBIs against the Hoots with one of the runs coming off a home run. The Bees will take on the Hoots at home tonight in a rematch.

The Clinton LumberKings split their weekend games as they lost to the Lafayette Aviators 5-2 on Saturday and defeated the Quincy Gems 18-8 in an offensive showcase.

Against the Aviators, Tate Gillen doubled and picked up an RBI for the LumberKings. Gavin Brzozowski and Max Holy each hammered a home run against the Gems with Holy finishing with 4 RBIs in the contest. The LumberKings will face off against the Gems tonight at home.

This Day in Sports History

1994 – Kirby Puckett passes Rod Carew with 2,088 hits as Twin’s top hit leader.

2003 – NBA Draft: St. Vincent–St. Mary HS (Akron, Ohio) small forward LeBron James first pick by Cleveland Cavaliers.

2021 – Largest-ever pile up in the Tour de France caused by a spectator with a sign during Stage 1. Spectator later hunted down and arrested.

 

 

 

 

 

June 26th, 2023 – July 2nd, 2023

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 9:17 am CDT
06/25/23
Michael Borders
06/25/23
Joyce Hanks
06/25/23
Jeffery Rauenbuehler
06/25/23
Grace Sammons
06/26/23
Richard McCabe
06/26/23
Serie Welcher
06/26/23
Richard McCabe
06/26/23
Janice Murphy (80)
06/27/23
Donovan Arledge
06/27/23
Jordyn Dingman
06/27/23
Amy Frantz
06/27/23
Ashley Lohmann
06/27/23
Jim Miller
06/27/23
Jeffrey Wick
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Shauna Mc Cormick
06/27/23
Larry Pidgeon
06/27/23
Allyson McCarty
06/27/23
Chloe Whalen (11)
06/27/23
Bill & Lynda Sanderson (42 years)
06/28/23
Rebecca Kauffman
06/28/23
Joyce Peterson
06/28/23
Pastor Trey Hegar
06/28/23
Diane Cornell-Coughlin
06/28/23
Paxton Fisher
06/29/23
Jim Vantiger (88)
06/29/23
Megan Griffen
06/29/23
Betty Miller
06/29/23
Emily Wibstad (15)
06/29/23
Lester Garrison
06/29/23
Phil and Cindy McAllister Archer
06/30/23
JoAnn Corell
06/30/23
Lucy Hummell
06/30/23
Carolyn Kobus
07/01/23
Diana Collett
07/02/23
Jennifer Hunold
07/02/23
Nancy McGohan
07/02/23
Judith Miller
07/02/23
Timothy Taylor
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Nancy Tometich
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Linda Heise
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Jason & Lisa Goody
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Doug & Mary Harrison

Sports, June 24th

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 12:00 am CDT

High School Baseball

Mt. Pleasant will face off against Fort Madison on June 26th in a doubleheader on the road. 

West Burlington snuck past New London to win 15-14. Brady Diewold and Hayden Vandenberg each hit a home run for the Falcons with Diewold finishing with 4 RBIs. The Tigers will take on Central Lee on June 26th.

Winfield-Mt. Union will compete against Louisa-Muscatine to open up the Class 2A Substate 5 first round on July 1st. 

Van Buren County will face off against North Mahaska and Moravia today.

Danville will face off against Sigourney in the first round of the postseason on July 1st. 

Central Lee will take on Pekin tonight.

Mediapolis will face off against Clear Lake on June 29th at the Mt. Mercy Alumni Coaches Classic.

In Southeast conference (SEC) play, Keokuk will take on Fairfield and Burlington will square off against Washington on June 26th. 

High School Softball

Mt. Pleasant will travel to take on Fort Madison on June 26th in a doubleheader matchup. 

Danville will face off against New London on June 27th. 

New London fell to West Burlington 12-0 yesterday. Lauren Summers led the Falcons with 3 RBIs with two doubles. The Tigers will take on Central Lee on June 26th.

Winfield-Mt. Union lost to Louisa-Muscatine last night 13-0. 

Van Buren County will compete against Cardinal on June 27th. 

Holy Trinity Catholic will face off against Lone Tree on June 26th.

Central Lee handled Mediapolis yesterday 11-0. 

In SEC games, Burlington will take on Washington and Keokuk will face off against Fairfield on June 26th. 

High School Postseason Softball

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released the postseason brackets for all the classifications and here’s the matchups for our local teams.

In Class 1A Region 8, New London will travel to face off against Holy Trinity Catholic and Wapello will host Winfield-Mt. Union with both games taking place on June 30th at 7 pm.

In Class 2A Region 7, Van Buren County earned a first-round bye. The Warriors will take on the winner between Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and Pella Christian on July 5th at 7 pm at home.

In Class 2A Region 8, Danville will travel to take on Durant at 7 pm on June 30th. Mediapolis will face off against Louisa-Muscatine on the road on July 5th at 7 pm.

Central Lee and Washington will square off on July 6th at Washington and West Burlington will host Fairfield on July 6th with both games taking place at 7 pm for Class 3A Region 8.

In Class 4A Region 6, Mt. Pleasant and Keokuk will compete in a conference matchup at Joyce Park on July 6th at 7 pm. Knoxville will host Fort Madison with the winner taking on Burlington at Burlington.

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 will host the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp tonight.

The Clinton LumberKings fell to the Lafayette Aviators 4-0. The LumberKings will face off against the Aviators in a rematch tonight. 

This Day in Sports History

1922 – Charter NFL club Chicago Staleys renamed Chicago Bears by team founder, owner and head coach George Halas.

2010 – In the longest match in tennis history, American John Isner defeats Nicolas Mahut of France at Wimbledon after 11 hours, 5 minutes of play over 3 days.

2017 – World record for highest altitude football match ever played at 18,799ft on Mount Kilimanjaro by women’s international team.

Cash Award Recognizes Young Farmer Entrepreneurs 

By Yorke Prough · Friday, June 23rd, 2023 at 4:25 pm CDT

 

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR IOWA FARM BUREAU’S ‘GROW YOUR FUTURE’ AWARD 

 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state’s largest grassroots farm organization, encourages young farmer entrepreneurs between 18-35 years old with an ag-related business to enter the Grow Your Future Award for a chance to win $7,500. This competition is focused on Farm Bureau members with enterprises that tap into niche production, agritourism and specialty services.

            “The Grow Your Future Award was created by the IFBF young farmer committee who understand the need to diversify and can appreciate the challenges that come with efforts to bring additional income to the farm,” says Amanda Van Steenwyk, Iowa Farm Bureau’s farm business development manager.  

            Interested entrepreneurs should apply at www.iowafarmbureau.com/growyourfuture by Sept. 1. Up to ten applicants will be selected and narrowed down by public vote. The top finalists will compete in a live pitch-off during the 2024 Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Conference on Feb. 2, 2024. Winners will be announced Feb. 3.

First, second and third place finalists will receive $7,500, $5000 and $2,500, respectively. Last year’s Grow Your Future Award winner was a mushroom grower who used his winnings to purchase a delivery van and walk-in cooler.

“In addition to the Grow Your Future Award, Iowa Farm Bureau has a rich history of supporting rural entrepreneurs.  One example is through the Renew Rural Iowa program, mentoring nearly 4,000 rural entrepreneurs and business owners while creating more than $150 million in economic impact for rural Iowa communities,” says Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson.  “The Grow Your Future Award is just one more way to highlight innovation and support rural entrepreneurs. The crop of applicants we get are equally diverse and impressive, ranging from cricket farmers to cover crop seed dealers, but the common thread is a vision and willingness to explore unconventional avenues in farming that make Iowa agriculture and our rural communities even stronger.”

High School Softball Postseason Brackets: Early Look at our Local Matchups

By Slaten Swords · Friday, June 23rd, 2023 at 2:53 pm CDT

Postseason Softball- The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released the postseason brackets for all the classifications and here’s the matchups for our local teams.

In Class 1A Region 8, New London will travel to face off against Holy Trinity Catholic and Wapello will host Winfield-Mt. Union with both games taking place on June 30th at 7 pm.

The Crusaders have won both matchups this year against the Tigers by a combined score of 25-0. The winner will face off against Sigourney on July 5th.

Wapello is 2-0 against Winfield-Mt. Union this year with the Arrows pitching two shutouts against the Wolves. The winner will take on either Highland or Lone Tree on July 5th.

In Class 2A Region 7, Van Buren County earned a first-round bye. The Warriors will take on the winner between Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont and Pella Christian on July 5th at 7 pm at home.

In Class 2A Region 8, Danville will travel to take on Durant at 7 pm on June 30th. Mediapolis will face off against Louisa-Muscatine on the road on July 5th at 7 pm.

Central Lee and Washington will square off on July 6th at Washington and West Burlington will host Fairfield on July 6th with both games taking place at 7 pm for Class 3A Region 8.

Washington handled the Hawks earlier in the season 14-4. Colbie Greiner led the Demons with 3 RBIs. Jaci Hawk, Shanna Buford, Abby Simmons, and Everlee Harvey each picked up an RBI for the Hawks.

In Class 4A Region 6, Mt. Pleasant and Keokuk will compete in a conference matchup at Joyce Park on July 6th at 7 pm. Knoxville will host Fort Madison with the winner taking on Burlington at Burlington.

Mt. Pleasant won the first conference matchup against the Chiefs on June 5th, 12-6, but dropped the next two, 13-10 and 13-3.

Fort Madison has not taken on Knoxville this year but was swept by Burlington: 5-4, 14-6, and 5-0.

For a full look at the brackets click on this link: Postseason Brackets