The Winfield Mt. Union music department’s annual café concert is planned for Friday, March 17th, at 7:00 in the big gym. There will be a variety of musical acts throughout the evening, featuring some favorites and classics that everyone will recognize from some of their Favorite Disney movies. There may even be a few Disney characters on hand as well–you just never know! All 6-12 grade WMU Music students will be participating, so plan to come and enjoy the entertainment! Feel free to wear your own Disney gear, too! Tickets are available now, and are selling quickly. Tickets for table seating with desserts are $10 each, and bleacher seats are $5 each. There will be a bake sale as well, with proceeds going toward the music department’s trip to go see “The Lion King” at the end of the month in Des Moines. We would love to have you join us! If anyone has any questions, please contact Mrs Pogmore at 319-257-7700 ext. 128.
Joyce Darlene Cline Masaoay
Joyce Darlene Cline Masaoay, age 95, of Seymour, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Corydon Specialty Care Center at Corydon, Iowa.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the Glasgow Cemetery south of Lockridge, with Pastor Kevin Dice, officiating of the Round Prairie Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Seymour United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 18, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Shawn LaRue, officiating.
Memorials may be made to Seymour Fire Department; 109 N. 5th St., Seymour, Iowa 52590
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.
Sports, March 7th
High School Basketball
The 8th seed New London Tigers were looking for the upset over the #1 seed Grand View Christian Thunder, but could not overcome the 2nd and 3rd quarter offensive storm of the Thunder as the Tigers fell 61-51. New London had a 20 to 15 lead midway through the 2nd quarter when Grand View Christian would go on an 18 to 2 run between the middle quarters and hang on for the rest of the game. Blaise Porter and Kade Benjamin led the way in scoring for the Tigers as Porter put up 15 points and Benjamin scored 14 points. Brendan Richey finished with 9 points all off of three-pointers. Despite the loss, Porter was happy that his team was able to reach the tournament. The Tigers finish the year with a 19-7 record.
High School Track and Field
The Mt. Pleansant girls track and field team competed in the Dickinson Relays yesterday and here are some of the top finishers for the Panthers. The 4×200 meter relay team of Rellana Van Deuren, Courteny Raub, Tristian Shull, and Andi Scott finished in 31st with a time of 1 minute 57 seconds. Ella Ensminger claimed 34th place in the shot put with a heave of 31 feet 6 inches. In the high jump, Josie Gilmore jumped 4 feet 10 inches to take 22nd place. The boys’ track and field season will begin today at the Dickinson Relays.
Youth Basketball
March Madness 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament held at Iowa Wesleyan University for 5th – 8th grade girls and boys will take place on March 18th and 19th. Please contact Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jordan Ashton for more details at 319-385-6307 or visit www.infosports.com.
Iowa Wesleyan Athletics
The women’s basketball team will be participating in the NAIA National Tournament beginning tonight. The Tigers claimed the 15th seed and will be taking on the 2nd seed Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa at 7 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 6:45 pm.
The 23rd-ranked men’s team qualified for the National Tournament beginning today. The Tigers captured the 7th seed and will be taking on Evangel University, the 10th seed, in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 12 pm.
The women’s wrestling team will be competing in the 2023 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship which will take place on March 10th.
The Tiger baseball team will face off against the University of South Carolina Beaufort today at 3 pm.
The Tiger softball team came up with their 2nd win of the season after taking down Fairmount State University 6-1. Kara Krieger, Jordan Lantz, and Julia Hill each tallied an RBI. Aspyn Harrison had a teffiefic day in the circle as she went the full 7 innings giving up only one run while striking out 9. The Tigers will take on Madonna University and Rochester Community Techincal College today.
This Day in Sports History
1982 – NCAA Tournament Selection televised live for 1st time.
1988 – Jim Abbott, one-handed pitcher, wins 58th James E Sullivan Award.
2009 – Despite only being 17 years old, Brazilian soccer star Neymar makes his professional debut for Santos.
Ruth Kerr
Ruth V. Kerr, 106, of Wapello, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Wapello. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Wapello Fire Department or the Wapello United Methodist Church in memory of Ruth. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.
Ruth Verlee Hartsock was born on May 17, 1916, in Louisa County, Iowa the daughter of James and Lillie Pearl (Hank) Hartsock. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Charles Kerr on May 19, 1934, in Wapello. Ruth was a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Long Creek Homemakers Club and the Red Hat Club. Ruth enjoyed quilting, fishing, playing cards and traveling.
Ruth will be deeply missed by her children: Lawrence M. (Judy) Kerr of Macomb, Illinois, Keith (Deanna) Kerr of Toolsboro and Ronald (Shirley) Kerr of Wapello; eight grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Shirley Fletcher; son, Merwin Kerr; three grandchildren; one sister and six brothers.
Names for Veterans Memorial
April 1st is the deadline to submit a veteran’s name to be added to the Henry County Veterans Memorial prior to Memorial Day 2023.
The deceased veteran must meet ONE of the following criteria: Have been born in Henry County, entered military service from Henry County, OR have lived in Henry County for at least ten years. Proof of military service documents MUST accompany the request.
Applications are available at area funeral homes; at the Veterans Hall, 300 W Monroe St, Mt. Pleasant; Veterans Affairs, 106 E Clay St, Mt. Pleasant, or by calling 319-385-4983.
Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
March 7, 2023
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
Motion to approve plans and set letting date for IRVM building.
Motion to promote employee to Equipment Operator II
10:00 Henry County Max Levy Budget Hearing FY24
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
March 9, 2023
No Meeting Supervisors at ISAC Training
Boys’ Basketball: New London falls in State Tournament Quarterfinals
Des Moines, IA- Head Coach Bryant Porter said the Tiger’s mentality entering the game was “house money” meaning that they had nothing to lose and that is exactly what New London did in their state quarterfinal matchup against Grand View Christian this morning. The Thunder would go on to win 61-51 as they search for their program’s 4th state championship, but they were on upset alert throughout the first half.
The first quarter belonged to the Tigers as Kade Benjamin worked the lane and Brendan Richey was on fire from deep as he hit his first two threes of the game and had New London out in front 12 to 6. However, Grand View Christian was the #1 seed for a reason as they are anchored by a 7 foot center, Daniel Tobiloba, and a terrific guard in Josh Sanderson as they kept it close to end the first quarter 12 to 10 in favor of New London.
New London would keep the pressure on Grand View Christian with Leo Gebauer hitting two deep jump shots to give the Tigers a 20 to 15 lead halfway through the 2nd quarter. This is where the storm started brewing for the Thunder as they outscored New London 10 to 2 to end the 2nd quarter with a 25 to 22 lead.
Coming out of halftime, a Grand View Christian team that had a diet full of iron in the first half as they shot 28.1% from the field started to make everything as 11 of their 15 third quarter shots fell to extend their lead to 13 points at the end of the third quarter, 50 to 37. New London would hang tight as Benjamin, Rylan Marin, and Brendan Richey each made in the third quarter.
The 4th quarter was a story of momentum being quashed by Grand View Christian as the Tigers would go on a small run, but the Thunder having an answer at every turn. Blaise Porter caught the interest of everyone at the end as he made two incredible three-pointers to make it a 56 to 51 game, but it wouldn’t be enough as Frankie Chiodo and Josh Sanderson would make their free throws late and seal the game. Blaise Porter has had quite the run for the Tigers and finally making it to the state tournament in his senior season, he had this to say after the game,
“I think all the work we put in I feel like it was all worth it at the end of the day. We came up short the last three years, we just kept our head down kept working and finally got here and came up short but its been one of my goals. As a senior I wanted to get the younger guys here to see what its like, so they have that drive in them when next season comes around.”
The Tigers end their season with a 19-7 record and their second state tournament appearance in program history and Porter wouldn’t have it any other way,
“It’s been one of my greatest accomplishments playing basketball and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Sports, March 6th
High School Basketball
The 8th seed New London Tigers will be taking on the 1st seed Grand View Christian Thunder in the quarterfinal round of the state tournament today at 10:30 am. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 10:15 am. Head Coach Bryant Porter talked about the Tiger’s mentality heading into the game.
High School Track and Field
The girls’ and boys’ seasons will begin at the A.D. Dickinson Relays at the UNI-Dome. The girls will compete today and the boys tomorrow.
Youth Basketball
March Madness 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament held at Iowa Wesleyan University for 5th – 8th grade girls and boys will take place on March 18th and 19th. Please contact Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jordan Ashton for more details at 319-385-6307 or visit www.infosports.com.
Iowa Wesleyan Athletics
The women’s basketball team will be participating in the NAIA National Tournament beginning tomorrow, March 7th. The Tigers claimed the 15th seed and will be taking on the 2nd seed Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa at 7 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 6:45 pm.
The 23rd-ranked men’s team qualified for the National Tournament beginning tomorrow. The Tigers captured the 7th seed and will be taking on Evangel University, the 10th seed, in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 12 pm.
The women’s wrestling team will be competing in the 2023 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship which will take place on March 10th.
The men’s wrestling team had Lane Scorpil represent the Tigers at the NAIA National Championship meet over the weekend. Scorpil lost to the 2nd seed Brandon Orum by fall in the first round. In the consolation bracket, Scorpil would move to the second round by forfeit over John Ortegon, but Diego Hernandez would end his day in a sudden victory 9-7 decision.
The Tigers Indoor Track and Field teams had athletes compete in the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championship meet and here are some of the results. In the women’s 3,000 meter racewalk Faith Younce finished in 13th and Allison Morris took 16th place. Kenny Tucker finished in 12th for the men’s 3,000 meter racewalk. KeRon Blackwell took 4th place in the men’s high jump with a leap of 6 feet 9.5 inches. The 4th place finish would earn him NAIA All-American Honors, which is the first NAIA track and field All-American since 2011, the first indoor field event All-American since 1998, and only the second Tiger men’s All-American in program history. Bri Hunter had her career best throw of 41 feet 11.5 inches, which placed her in 20th.
The Tiger baseball team lost both games to Southeastern University yesterday with the final of game one being 26-0. Game two went much of the same with the final score being 13-1, the lone run of the game came off a Riley Rankin home run to right field. The Tigers will face off against the University of South Carolina Beaufort tomorrow at 3 pm.
The Tiger softball team dropped both games of their doubleheader yesterday. The Tigers almost completed the comeback against Malone College but came up just short in game one 5-3. Karoline Stratton and Gracie Jevyak tallied an RBI, while Aspyn Harrison tossed 5.1 innings allowing only one earned run and striking out 4. University of Pikeville took game two with a final score of 6-0. The Tigers will take on Fairmont State University tonight at 7 pm.
This Day in Sports History
1923 – MLB St. Louis Cardinals announce their players will wear numbers on their uniforms.
1945 – George Nissen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received a patent for the first modern trampoline.
1954 – First ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament: NC State beats Wake Forest, 82-80, in overtime.