Kay F. Stafford

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 9:52 pm CDT

Kay F. Stafford, 76, of Sperry, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington.

According to her wishes, Kay has been cremated and a graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 9 in Shinar Cumberland Cemetery, Pleasant Grove.  Pastor Dean Graber will officiate.  The family will receive friends at Elliott Chapel, New London from 9:00-10:30 am Saturday morning and then proceed to the cemetery.  A memorial has been established to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington.  Condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Prep Volleyball: Holy Trinity Falls, Notre Dame Wins, New London Stays Hot, Other Finals

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 6:47 pm CDT

No. 9 (3A) West Burlington 3, No. 5 (1A) Holy Trinity 0 

Sophia Armstrong had 15 kills, while McKenna Marlow added nine as 3A’s ninth-ranked West Burlington Lady Falcons rolled to a 3-0 sweep over No. 5 Holy Trinity, last night.

All three matches came down to the wire with West Burlington holding on for 25-22, 25-20, 25-23 triumphs.

Mary Kate Bendlage paced the Crusader front line with 10 kills, while Brooke Mueller chipped in with nine.

Kassi Randolph finished with 15 assists, four kills, seven digs and a block.

The win moved West Burlington to 26-2, while Holy Trinity fell to 19-5.

The Crusaders will play at home against Cardinal Thursday night.

No. 1 (1A) Notre Dame, 3, Van Buren County 0 

The machine that is the Notre Dame Nike volleyball team rolled on once again, sweeping Van Buren County with relative ease last night.

The Nikes started the evening with a 25-6 win and earned 25-21, 25-14 wins to complete the sweep.

Gabby Deery led the Nikes with 15 kills, Josie Bentz added 12.

Notre Dame improved to 28-6 on the season, they’ll welcome in WACO on Thursday night.

No. 12 (1A) New London 3, WACO 1 

New London stayed hot with a four-set win over WACO last night in Wayland.

Natalie Burden was the hot hand for the Tigers, with a match-high 16 kills.

New London dropped set three 25-23 before coming back in set four for a 25-12 win which clinched the victory.

The win moved New London to 19-11, while WACO slipped to 16-10.

New London will get their crack at West Burlington next, Thursday evening.

Winfield-Mount Union 3, Lone Tree 0

Melina Oepping had 10 kills and Bradie Buffington chipped in with nine as the Lady Wolves slid past Lone Tree for a sweep victory last night.

The win meant Winfield kept pace with the top of the leauge.

The Lady Wolves are now 18-10 overall and 5-1 in Super Conference action.

Mount Pleasant 2, Burlington 1 

Mount Pleasant 2, Fort Madison 0 

Mount Pleasant 2, Washington 0 

The Mount Pleasant volleyball team rolled to three wins yesterday in the first night of Southeast Conference Tournament play.

The Panthers dropped just one set and improved to 17-10 on the year.

Other finals:

  • Wapello 3, Louisa-Muscatine 0
  • Hillcrest 3, Columbus 1
  • Mediapolis 3, Pekin 0

Men’s College Golf: Tigers Finish 11th in Season Finale

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 6:46 pm CDT

Pella — The Iowa Wesleyan men’s golf team finished their fall circuit yesterday with an 11th place marker at the Central College Fall Classic.

Trace White led the Tigers over the day tournament with an 88 and 81 respectively.

Brevin Wilson carded a day one 85, while finishing day two with an 86.

Nathan Cronkhite, Kenny Tucker and Mason Wills rounded out Wesleyan’s top-five

College Football: Iowa’s Petras Named to Davey O’Brien Great Eight

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 6:46 pm CDT

Iowa City — University of Iowa junior quarterback Spencer Petras has been named to the Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 for his play in Iowa’s 51-14 win at Maryland Friday evening.

The award is the first for Petras, who is now on the midseason Watch List for the 2021 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.

Petras became the first Iowa quarterback to throw and rush for multiple touchdowns in a game since Brad Banks against Minnesota in 2002.

He’ll get his chance to shine in the national spotlight this Saturday when the Hawkeyes play host to No. 4 Penn State.

Kick is set for 3:00 p.m. and you can listen on FM 105.5.

Major League Baseball: Red Sox Outlast Yankees

By Nathan Bloechl · Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 6:45 pm CDT

Boston — Xander Bogaerts and Kyle Schwarber each homered as the Boston Red Sox took care of the New York Yankees yesterday in the AL Wild Card Game.

Nathan Eovaldi threw 5.1 innings for the Red Sox fanning eight.

Gerrit Cole took the loss surrendering three runs over just two innings.

Boston will now take on Tampa Bay in the ALDS.

The St. Louis Cardinals will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Wild Card Game in Los Angeles this evening.

Henry County Supervisor Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 3:59 pm CDT

AGENDA

 

October 7, 2021

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

Approve Resolution the County Maintain and In Force

The Flood Plain Ordinance

 

9:00 Monthly Department Head Meeting

 

9:30 Mike Prottsman, Solid Waste Site

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 3:57 pm CDT

Henry County Jail

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

 

Date:   10-06-2021______

 

JAIL COUNT

 

   33       Henry County Inmates

 

   35       Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  68       TOTAL

Paul DeJaynes

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at 3:27 pm CDT

Paul DeJaynes, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell.

Paul was born June 8, 1940, in Denmark, Iowa, the son of Glendon and Goldie (Millizer) DeJaynes. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1960 and Open Bible College in Des Moines in 1967. On September 17, 1960, Paul was united in marriage to Janene Edwards in Des Moines. They lived in Des Moines for several years before moving to Belvidere, Illinois, where Paul served as an associate pastor at the Open Bible Church. They then moved to DeKalb, Illinois where he worked as a tool and die maker. Paul and Janene have made Mount Pleasant their home since June of 1979. Paul worked for his brother at DeJaynes’ Jewelers, where he was a watch maker and did jewelry repair for 30 years. He was a long-time member of the New London Christian Church and most recently was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was a member of the prayer group. Paul had a love for music, fishing, wood working, talking about God, spending time outdoors and being with family.

Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janene of Mount Pleasant; two daughters, Diane DeJaynes of Burlington, Deb (Fred) Denly of Mount Pleasant; two grandchildren, Maxwell (Delanee) Denly, Ashton Denly; a sister JoAnn (Lowell) Whisler of Altoona; a brother Gary (Roberta) DeJaynes of Burlington; and a special family friend Renita Rasmus of Mount Union.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Arnold DeJaynes and Chalmer DeJaynes; a sister Glenda Steele and nephew Jason DeJaynes.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, October 11, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Pastor Steve English will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial fund has been established for the Mount Pleasant Christian School, New London Christian Church, and the First Baptist Church. The service will be live streamed at Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at our website, www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Paul and his family.