Sports, June 28th

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

Mt. Pleasant will face off against Fort Madison tomorrow, June 29th. 

Central Lee will face off against Keokuk tonight.

Mediapolis will face off against Clear Lake tomorrow at the Mt. Mercy Alumni Coaches Classic.

Winfield-Mt. Union will compete against Burlington Notre Dame today.

In Southeast conference (SEC) play, Fairfield will compete against Keokuk and Washington will square off against Burlington tomorrow.

High School Postseason Baseball

The postseason contests for Class 1A and 2A begin this Saturday, July 1st, and here’s a look at our local matchups.

In Class 1A Substate 5: District 9, New London will face off against Highland in the opening round with the first pitch taking place at 7 pm at Highland. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 6:45 pm. Burlington Notre Dame enters as the #1 seed and will take on the winner of New London and Highland on July 5th. 

In District 10 for Class 1A, Danville will face off against Sigourney on July 1st on the road. 

Shifting our attention to Class 2A, our local teams will be beating up one another to see who makes it out of Substate 5: District 10. Winfield-Mt. Union will take on Louisa-Muscatine at 5 pm and Central Lee will face off against West Burlington at 7 pm. 

Van Buren County garnered the top seed and a first round bye. The Warriors will compete against the winner of Winfield-Mt. Union and Louisa-Muscatine. Mediapolis also earned a bye and will take on either the Hawks or the Falcons. The second round will be played on July 5th.

The brackets for Class 3A and 4A will be released by tomorrow, June 29th.

High School Softball

Mt. Pleasant will host Davis County tonight.

In SEC games, Burlington will take on Washington and Fairfield will square off against Keokuk tomorrow.

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 game against the Lucky Horseshoes scheduled for last night was postponed due air quality issues. The game will be made up tomorrow in a doubleheader with the first game at 5:30 pm. Last night’s tickets will be honored at any future home game. 

The Clinton LumberKings will take on the Jackson Rockabillys tomorrow with first pitch at 6:30 pm at home.

This Day in Sports History

1959 – Philadelphia Phillies’ Wally Post is the only outfielder to throw out 2 runners in an inning twice, in a 6-0 loss to Giants at Seals Stadium, San Francisco, California.

1987 – Boston outfielder Don Baylor sets MLB career hit-by-pitch mark at 244 when plunked by Rick Rhoden in Red Sox, 6-2 win over NY Yankees.

2007 – Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros becomes the 27th member of the 3000 hit club, going 5 for 5 against the Colorado Rockies.

House Fire in Burlington

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 6:15 am CDT
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at approximately 10:23 am, West Burlington Fire was dispatched to a residence at 410 Summer in West Burlington on a report the home was full of smoke. Burlington Fire was also dispatched to this address on automatic aid.
The house was occupied at the time and the residents reported not seeing any flames but lots of smoke. They safely exited the residence prior to the fire department’s arrival.
Fire units arrived within 5 minutes to find smoke coming from the rear bedroom of the residence. Fire crews from both West Burlington and Burlington located fire inside a bedroom on the mattress and box spring. The fire was officially declared extinguished at 10:40 am. West Burlington Fire remained on-scene until 12:04 to perform overhaul, monitor the room and pick up equipment used. Burlington Fire was released from the scene, with the last unit clearing at 11:38 am.
There were no injuries reported. The bedroom and its contents sustained moderate smoke and heat damage. Several rooms of the residence sustained minor smoke damage. The residence is insured.
The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical in nature but has been listed as “Undetermined” at this time for an exact cause.
Assisting was the West Burlington Police Department, West Burlington Public Works, and Alliant Utilities – Gas and Electric.

Air Quality Advisory in Effect

By Yorke Prough · Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 6:10 am CDT

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state with the worst air quality expected in the eastern third of Iowa. Eastern Iowa is currently recording fine particulates at concentrations the EPA considers unhealthy. At this level sensitive groups of people, as well as the general public, may experience health effects.

Fine particulate levels near or above EPA health standards are expected to increase throughout the day and persist in these areas through tomorrow. Elevated levels of fine particulates may be a concern over the next several days as the smoke continues to move through the state.

The DNR recommends people reduce long or intense outdoor activities, and take more breaks during outdoor activities until air quality conditions improve.

The national standard for fine particulate matter is 35 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) averaged over a 24-hour period, and this level is considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” Groups sensitive to particulate matter include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers, and outdoor workers. Fine particulate levels could reach levels considered “unhealthy” where even healthy adults should consider limiting their activities.

Burlington Man Arrested – Threatened People with a Handgun

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 4:15 pm CDT
Just before noon on June 26, 2023 Burlington Police Officers were dispatched to the 500-block of South Gunnison following a complaint of a man threatening people with a handgun. The complainant told officers the male suspect began cursing and yelling at the complainant’s grandmother and then pointed a handgun at a group of people while saying, “I’ll shoot everyone out here.” The complainant said the suspect then got into a vehicle and left the area.
While the officers were still in the 500-block of South Gunnison, the suspect vehicle returned to the area but turned around to leave when the driver saw the police in the area. A few minutes later, the complainant told officers the suspect was running in the alley behind her residence. Officers observed the suspect, dressed in dark clothing and wearing a facemask, stop and bend down as if he was placing something on the ground. The suspect began running again and was apprehended near the intersection of Gunnison and Spray. At that time the suspect was identified as Jaki Johnson. Officers returned to the area where Johnson was seen bending down and they located a black 9mm G27 with a laser sight attached to it.
Johnson was arrested and taken to the Des Moines County Correctional Facility where he was held on bond.
ARRESTED: JAKI ROYSHAUN JOHNSON, 18
BURLINGTON, IOWA
CHARGES: 1ST DEGREE HARASSMENT (AGGRAVATED MISDEMEANOR)
INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICIAL ACTS (SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (AGGRAVATED MISDEMEANOR)
PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO CARRY FIREARMS (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR)

MP City Council Meeting Agenda

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 3:51 pm CDT

 

The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet in Regular Session Wednesday,

June 28, 2023, at City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, second-floor meeting room at 5:30 p.m.

AGENDA

  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 Councilmembers. There will be no separate discussion of items unless the Mayor, a Councilmember 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 — Victory Lane Zone Change Application.

Rachel Lindeen – update Economic Development Commission

  1. Approve agenda.

*5. Approve minutes of previous meetings.

*6. Approve payment of bills.

*7. Receive report of Officers.

  1. Old Business-
    1. Renewal application of a Class C Retail Alcohol License for El Burrito Loco Jaap LLC at 901 W Washington Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641.
    2. Renewal application of a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Tap this Concessions at 405 East Thresher Road Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, 52641.
    3. Approve Outdoor Sound Permit for Thuy Nguyen (TTT Shelter) 2 p.m.9 p.m. July 2.
  2. New Business-
    1. Approve Wastewater Treatment Plant mixer for sludge storage basin.
    2. Resolution setting Public Hearing on zone change for 200 and 202 N Jefferson Street.
    3. Resolution setting Public Hearing on zone change for 200/300 block of South Scott Lane.

Page 2 of 2 10. Public Forum.

I l . Adjourn to meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

All God’s Creatures

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 11:07 am CDT

All Gods Creatures hosted a yard sale on Saturday, June 24th, as the prepare to open their doors to the public. The yard sale was a huge success, raising lots of money, which helps to bring the business much closer to renovating.  Due to the success, they plan to do a “few more” yard sales throughout the summer and taking donations for them.

When asked, owner Emily Davis was very appreciative of the community support, saying “We are so thankful for all of our volunteers, donors, and customers that made the event possible. I believe it gave us more hope that we are a wanted and needed organization in this community.”

There is no official opening date for the business yet, but KILJ will update the public when that news is available.

Sports, June 27th

By Allison Jacobs · Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 6:32 am CDT

High School Baseball

Mt. Pleasant will face off against Fort Madison Thursday, June 29th.

New London and Central Lee needed extra innings to decide the outcome and it was the Hawks who scraped by with the victory 6-5. The Tigers will take on Highland in the first round of the Class 1A Substate 5 postseason.

Central Lee will face off against Keokuk tomorrow, June 28th.

Van Buren County takes on Cardinal tonight to end their regular season.

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 tomorrow.

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

In Southeast conference (SEC) play, Fairfield took down Keokuk 14-7 and 10-0 last night. The conference matchups will continue on June 29th.

Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association

Burlington Notre Dame held on to their #8 spot in the final rankings for Class 1A. The Nikes touted a 23-6 record and as conference champions of the SEISC South with an 11-1 record. The Nikes grabbed the #1 seed in the Class 1A Substate 5 District 9 brackets.

High School Softball

Mt. Pleasant was swept by Fort Madison last night after losing game one 11-1 and game two 10-2. The lone RBI in game one went to Addison Clark on a sacrifice. Gabrielle Ruble and Erika Kruse each knocked a home run in game one for the Bloodhounds.

In game two, Kruse added 3 RBIs to her two game total to finish with 6 RBIs as Elizabeth Tanner smacked a two-run home run in the winning effort. Jolynn Martin finished 2 for 3 with two singles and an RBI with Ella McNamee collecting the other RBI. The Panthers will host Davis County tomorrow, June 28th.

Danville will face off against New London tonight.

Van Buren County will compete against Cardinal today.

In SEC games, Burlington split their matchups with Washington losing game one 8-7 and winning game two 9-6. Fairfield won game one 10-8 but lost game two 13-8 to Keokuk. The conference matchups will continue June 29th.

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.

University of Iowa Women’s Basketball

Caitlin Clark captured the 2023 Honda Cup Award and was named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. Clark tore through the season becoming the first player in Division I women’s basketball history to record 1,000 points and 300 assists in the same season and tallied the first 40-point triple-double in NCAA Tournament history.

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees lost to the O’Fallon Hoots last night 15-5 after 8 innings. Mason Schwalbach crushed a 2-run home run in the first inning of the contest for the Bees. Kooper Shulte finished with an RBI and a double in the losing effort. The Bees will host the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes tonight.

The Clinton LumberKings defeated the Quincy Gems 4-2. Graysen Drezek picked up his third win of the season after 5 innings of work allowing only 1 run on 4 hits and striking out 6. Casey Neumann notched a team leading 2 RBIs in the contest. The LumberKings will host the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp tonight.

This Day in Sports History

1954 – Hungary beats Brazil, 4-2 in the “Battle of Berne” as the FIFA World Cup quarter-final descends into an all-out brawl with 3 players sent-off; fighting continues in dressing rooms after the final whistle.

1984 – Supreme Court ends NCAA monopoly on college football telecasts.

2014 – NHL Coyotes franchise changes its geographic name from “Phoenix” to “Arizona” after change of ownership.

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary Discussion over Central Elementary School in Mount Pleasant

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 6:15 am CDT

The Mount Pleasant Community School Board hosted a special session on June 26th to discuss the possibility of acquiring buildings from the former Iowa Wesleyan University campus. The ongoing talks are over the matter of the “central campus” which includes the Howe Student Activity Center and Ruble Arena, the Student Union, Old Main, Pioneer Hall, University Chapel, and the P.E.O Memorial Building.

A central elementary school is in preliminary planning, with many obstacles to jump through. The estimated renovation cost would be 26 million on the low end and 31 million on the high end. This would allow all elementary students in the Mount Pleasant area to attend one combined school, making transportation and food service easier to navigate. The Ruble Arena boasts a large gymnasium, with a media center also on campus, and the district offices could even be on site.

9 months of design and 18 months of construction would mean this project could be completed by summer of 2026.

 

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