Prep Softball: Burlington Leads the Way in All-Conference Nods

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 3:14 pm CDT

Southeast Conference (SEC)- The conference awards have been released for softball and here’s the recipients and where the teams ended up.

Burlington won the conference with a 14-1 record, their only loss coming against Washington, and they had four players named to the All-Conference 1st Team. Kylee Hill, an 8th grader, will be giving the conference fits for years to come as she crushed 14 home runs on the season with 41 RBIs (led the conference) to go with her 0.482 average. Saydee Plummer was the ace in the circle for the Grayhounds as she collected a 12-4 record on the season with 163 strikeouts and a 1.12 ERA. Her strikeouts and ERA led the conference. Keirah Wiseman batted 0.330 for her sophomore season as she tallied 15 RBIs and scored 29 runs. Lastly, Aubrey Hesler, a freshman, batted 0.360 on the season while being the #2 pitcher for the Grayhounds as she picked up 8 wins on the season.

Hannah Heuvelmann and Lilly Hand made the All-Conference 2nd Team. Sophie Brown and Ava Fawcett were All-Conference Honorable Mentions.

Washington finished in 2nd place with an 11-4 record and had three All-Conference 1st Team players. Leighton Salazar represents part of the young talent in the SEC as the freshman led the conference in batting average, hitting 0.550 with 13 doubles and 24 RBIs from the plate. She also stole 24 bases and scored 58 runs. Ella Greiner, a sophomore, crushed the ball this year as she tallied 5 home runs and 39 RBIs, 2nd in the conference, to go along with her 0.475 batting average. Colbie Greiner got the last spot for the Demons with a 0.347 average at the plate and 26 runs scored; the 8th grader also picked up 5 wins in the circle with 16 strikeouts and a 3.39 ERA.

Lauren Hinrichsen and Isabella Salazar were named to the All-Conference 2nd Team. Haley Mitchell and Emery Walton were All-Conference Honorable Mentions.

Fairfield finished with a conference mark of 8-6 with Coty Engle being the only Trojan named to the All-Conference 1st Team. Engle was efficient not only at the plate with a 0.390 batting average with 26 RBIs, but the senior also collected 10 wins in the circle with 103 strikeouts and a 3.09 ERA, both ranked 2nd in conference.

Savannah Hollander and Olivia Hollander each made the 2nd Team for All-Conference and Morgan Amendt and Laney Norris were All-Conference Honorable Mentions.

Fort Madison collected a conference record of 7-8 and had three Bloodhounds make the All-Conference 1st Team. Neely Rehm, a senior, tallied 18 RBIs, with a 0.337 batting average. Rehm also picked up 12 wins on the season with a 3.84 ERA and 67 strikeouts. Erika Kruse batted 0.444 for her senior season, which included 8 home runs and 25 RBIs. She also had 8 doubles and 4 wins in the circle. Lauryn Helmick batted 0.427 in her junior campaign with 21 RBIs and 29 runs scored.

Emily Steffensmeier and Elizabeth Tanner were named All-Conference 2nd Team. Gabrielle Ruble and Kylie Lumino were Honorable Mentions.

Keokuk finished with a 3-11 conference record and two Chiefs named to the All-Conference 1st Team. Rachel Moore batted 0.382 in her senior season with 7 doubles and 10 RBIs. Ada Wood showed off her power as she demolished 5 home runs for 17 RBIs with a 0.360 batting average.

Suzie Whitaker earned a 2nd Team All-Conference nod and Gracie Thompson and Brylee Balentine were Honorable Mentions.

Mt. Pleasant finished with a 1-14 conference record with Emma Starr being 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 and Leighton Salazar took home Co-Conference Player of the Year honors.

Mount Pleasant City Council Agenda July 12th

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 2:39 pm CDT

 

The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet in Regular Session Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, second-floor meeting room at 5:30 p.m.

  1. Roll Call.
  2. Consent Agenda: To the Public — All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and a roll call of the Council members. There will be no separate discussion of items unless the Mayor, a Council member or citizen so request, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
  3. Receive & file communications – Request for hearing on dangerous dog.
  4. Approve agenda.

*5. Approve minutes of previous meetings.

*6. Approve payment of bills.

*7. Receive report of Officers.

  1. Old Business-
    1. 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing on application for zoning change for 200 and 202 N. Jefferson Street.
    2. I st reading of proposed ordinance for zoning change for 200 and 202 N Jefferson Street.
    3. 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing on application for zoning change for 200/300 blocks of South Scott Lane.
    4. 1 st reading of proposed ordinance on an application for zoning change for 200/300 blocks of South Scott Lane.
    5. Renewal application of a Class B Retail Alcohol License for Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Association at 405 E Threshers Road.
    6. Renewal of a Class C Alcohol License for Jefferson Street Grill Inc at 121 N Jefferson Street.
    7. Renewal of a Class C Retail Alcohol License for Westside Tap at 119 S Jefferson Street.

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  1. New Business-
    1. Approve Site Plan for Schrader self-storage at 807 W Washington Street.
    2. Resolution waiving the right to review TK Bolin Enterprises Subdivision within 2 miles of city limits.
    3. Resolution setting Public Hearing to allow accessory buildings on side yards of large residential lots and prohibit shipping containers to be used as accessory buildings.
    4. Approve bid to demolish 302 S Jefferson Street.
  2. Public Forum.

I l . Adjourn to meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

Judy Campbell – Pending

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 11:21 am CDT

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

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

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

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 10:44 am CDT

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

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 10:04 am CDT

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.

 

Sports, July 11th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

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.