Sadie Martin Honored with Two ISU Extension & Outreach County Services Awards

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 3:32 pm CDT

The 2022 Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Southeast Iowa County Services Award winners were recently announced. This year Henry County Extension’s Sadie Martin was recognized in two categories.

Sadie received the Pride of Extension Award and the Spirit of Cy Award. Sadie, “Miss Sadie” to the youth of Henry County and “Sadie Sunshine” to her coworkers, is a bright light in the office and throughout Henry County. She is the epitome of positivity, friendliness and warmth and exemplifies all that is good about extension. Sadie’s programming focuses on youth development and making healthy choices. She implements the Pick a Better Snack curriculum for the elementary schools in the Mt. Pleasant Community School District, the SWITCH program and facilitates the After School Program at Van Allen Elementary School. During the summer you can find her at the New London, Mt. Pleasant and Winfield Libraries conducting day camps as well as leading the Static Exhibit day at the county fair alongside her other fair duties.

In addition to all this, in 2022 she applied for and received a grant to help expand an outdoor learning space for the Mt. Pleasant Preschool. She worked with the school staff and was able to help install new raised garden beds, a sand/water table that is accessible for all, a buddy bench as well as outdoor chalkboards. In 2023 she received the grant again and will be serving two new preschools.

Sadie is a team player and is always the first to volunteer when there is a need. She does this not only around the office, but also with our community partners. Everyone who crosses Sadie’s path is met with a warm smile and genuine interest in how she can help meet their need or connect them to another person who can.

The way in which Sadie engages youth, either as a 4-H leader or in her job, is remarkable. Parents and young people alike sing her praises. You can see even the shyest of youth come out of their shell around her. Sadie’s vision for a better Henry County is contagious. She lives in this community and cares about it deeply. Henry County Extension is fortunate to have such an awesome educator and genuinely kind person on staff. Congratulations Sadie!

Man With A Gun Arrested

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 8:59 am CDT

Monday at about 1:30 am Mount Pleasant Police were dispatched to 1301 East Hanes Court. Two teenagers called 911 to report there was a man waving a gun around inside an apartment.  Police determined that Michael Ryan, age 59 of Mount Pleasant was inside the apartment and that he was illegally in possession of a pistol because he is a convicted felon.  The Jefferson County TAC team assisted and deployed gas canisters into the apartment.  This forced Ryan to come out and he was taken into custody peacefully.

Ryan is currently charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Assault by Displaying a weapon and Criminal Mischief, 2nd degree.  The investigation into the incident continues and more charges are pending.

Local Police were assisted by the Sheriff offices from Henry and Jefferson Counties and the Iowa State Patrol

Sports, January 31st

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 8:50 am CDT

High School Basketball

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will be facing off against Fairfield tonight, January 31st, at home, while the boys’ will be going against Regina Catholic on the road tonight. KILJ will be on the call for the boys’ game with pregame at 6:15 pm.

Central Lee will be celebrating senior night tonight against Holy Trinity Catholic with the girls’ playing at 6 pm and the boys to follow. In their first matchup of the season, the Crusaders swept the Hawks.

New London will travel to take on Burlington Notre Dame tonight with the girls going at 6 pm. The Tigers split the first matchup with the Nikes with the girls falling in their game and the boys’ coming out with the 78-63 win.

The Danville Bears will be facing off against West Burlington tonight. The boys’ team will be trying to pull off the upset against the Falcons, as West Burlington enters the contest undefeated and ranked in Class 2A.

WACO will be at home against Lone Tree tonight with the girls’ going at 6 pm and the boys to follow. The boys’ team is still undefeated at 17-0 on the season and ranked 3rd in Class 1A.

The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves will be hosting Highland tonight with the girls’ going at 6 pm. The girls’ team is 18-0 on the season and ranked 9th in Class 1A.

High School Wrestling

The inaugural girls’ sanctioned wrestling State Tournament will take place on February 2nd and 3rd. Stay tuned to KILJ for interviews with Ella McNamee, Rylee Rice, Bralyyn Wagler, and Grace Fort.

The next competition for the Mt. Pleasant boys’ team will be at the Class 2A District 9 postseason meet. To make it to state, wrestlers in Class 1A or 2A must finish in first or second-place and third-place finishers in Class 3A District Tournaments will also qualify.

The Regional Duals for boys’ wrestling has been set with Burlington Notre Dame going against Knoxville in the first round with the winner matching up against Williamsburg for Class 2A today.

High School Bowling

Mt. Pleasant will travel to face off against Keokuk tonight.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The women’s basketball team will be back in action February 3rd at the Crowley’s Ridge Classic. The Tigers are currently 5-0 in conference play.

The 23rd-ranked men’s team improved their win streak to 20 games and 21-1 on the season and they will be tested against #20 Florida College in a CAC Classic on February 3rd.

The men’s wrestling team will be facing off against William Penn University tonight on the road.

The women’s wrestling team will be competing in the Grand View Open on February 4th.

The Tigers next indoor meet will be tomorrow, February 1st, at the Grand View Field Meet, which will have only throwers and jumpers compete.

This Day in Sports History

1920 – Quebec Bulldogs center Joe Malone sets an NHL record with 7 goals in a 10-6 win against Toronto St. Patricks at the Quebec Arena.

1923 – Montreal Canadiens beat Hamilton Tigers, 5-4 at the Mount Royal Arena, Montreal; first penalty-free game played in NHL history.

2015 – 17 year old Lydia Ko of New Zealand becomes the youngest golfer in men’s or women’s golf history to be ranked No. 1 in the world.

Connie Gartin (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 8:47 am CDT

Constance (Connie) Lee Cottingham Gartin, 90 years, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023.

Services will be held on Saturday February 4th, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, with Pastor Steve English officiating.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am.  Burial will be at Salem Cemetery south of Chariton, Iowa.  A memorial has been established in honor of her commitment to nursing education at Iowa Wesleyan University.  Contributions may be sent to:  Iowa Wesleyan University (Nursing Dept.) c/o Jim Pedrick 601 N. Main Street Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641.  Please ensure the memo line reads, “Connie Gartin Memorial”

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.

 

Wayland City Council

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 30th, 2023 at 4:54 pm CDT

Wayland City Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 1,  7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall

Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of January 18, 2023
b. Bills for Payment
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked
to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the
opportunity to speak. The Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
a.
b.
5. New Business
a. Consider Purchase of Used Conveyor Belt for Unloading Softener Salt
b. Res. 2023-03 “Resolution Accepting Property by Quit Claim Deed”
c. Consider Iowa DOT Application for ROW work in City Limits (Alliant Energy)
d. WACO After Prom Donation Request
e. Res. 2023-04 “A Resolution Authorizing Wages And Benefits For Public Works
Employee For The Pay Period Which Includes February 1, 2023 Through June 30,
2023”
6. Building Permits – non

Frederic Mathews

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 30th, 2023 at 4:44 pm CDT

Frederic Mathews, 79, of Chariton, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at Chariton Specialty Care, Chariton, Iowa.

He was born December 2, 1943, in Bethesda, Maryland to Walter Mason and Bertha L. Beyer Mathews.  He was a graduate of Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Michigan.

Mr. Mathews studied mathematics and was an inventor holding a patent for a motion machine.  He was a prudent investor and an animal lover.

He is survived by one sister, Schael Ann Engle of Williamsburg, Iowa.  His parents preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Burial will be at Tipton Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Iowa.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Tony Von Broecker (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 30th, 2023 at 11:36 am CDT

Tony Von Broeker, 74, of New London, formerly of Mt. Union, Iowa, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospital, West Burlington.  He was born October 2, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant to Frederick David and Mable Alice McVey Broeker.

He attended grade school in Mt. Union, high school at Winfield-Mt.Union, and earned his GED while serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war.

He married Patricia Savage; they later divorced.  His life partner was Florence Holmes; she died January 1, 2021.

Tony was a journeyman by trade.  He enjoyed playing cards, watching the Chicago Cubs, spending time with family, and was a member of New London VFW Post 7641.

Survivors include his children Tony (Nickey Long) Broeker II of Burlington, Iowa and Kathryn Broeker of Mineral Point, Wisconsin; one brother David Wynn (Patricia) Broeker of Pekin, Illinois; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Michael Edward Broeker and sister Deanna Lynn Vensland.

According to his wishes his body has been cremated.   A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Inurnment will immediately follow at Trinity Cemetery, rural Mt. Union with military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard.  A memorial has been established to help with funeral expenses.   Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

State Qualifiers for Girls’ Wrestling in Southeastern Iowa

By Slaten Swords · Monday, January 30th, 2023 at 10:56 am CDT

Prep Girls’ Wrestling- In the inaugural year of sanctioned girls’ wrestling for the state of Iowa, Southeastern Iowa will have plenty of representatives in Coralville at the Xtream Arena. Here are some of the wrestlers and what place they finished in at the Regional Qualifier to make it to state.

Ella McNamee from Mt. Pleasant will be representing the Panthers in the 105-pound weight class sporting a 23-4 record going into the state competition. She finished in 3rd place after defeating Jacey Mason of Davenport by fall. Stay tuned to KILJ for an interview with McNamee.

WACO has three  representatives going to state, including two 2nd place finishers. Rylee Rice at 110-pounds dominated the competition making it to the Championship match, but fell to Kate Seery of Linn-Mar by decision to claim 2nd place. Bralyyn Wagler, who is 29-5 on the season, was the other 2nd place finish with a narrow defeat against Trinity Young of Linn-Marr by fall. Wagler will be competing in the 235-pound weight class. Grace Fort at the 190-pound weight class will be the last Warrior representing WACO, as she placed 4th defeating Zenlynn Lee by fall earlier in the tournament earning a no contest in the fourth place match. Stay tuned to KILJ for interviews with the trio.

Wapello will have one wrestler compete at state, as Madi Lundvall narrowly defeated Jacey Mason of Davenport by decision in the 4th place match. She will be competing in the 105-pound weight class.

Teegan Sulentich of Washington dominated the 155-pound weight class for much of the year sporting a 30-5 record going into state. She earned 2nd place after falling to Jorie Hanenburg of North Scott in the championship bout.

Fort Madison had a Regional Qualifier champion in Hailey Kemper at the 100-pound weight class. The Bloodhound went 3-0 in the tournament and defeated Gabi Robertson of Mid-Prairie by fall in the championship match.

Mid-Prairie will have three other wrestlers represent the Golden Hawks at state. Ellie Brenneman at 135 pounds claimed 2nd place after falling in the championship bout to Dakota Whitman of Independence. She is 35-9 on the season. Grace Conway will be competing in the 140-pound weight class after winning the 3rd place match by fall over Josephine Budederi of Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Lastly, Ellie Callahan defeated Joscelyn Stricker of Cedar Rapids Kennedy by a 6-2 decision in the 170-pound 3rd place match.

Louisa-Muscatine will have Molly Bramble compete in the 235-pound weight class after finishing in 4th place.

Keokuk will have Jalyiah Garder compete in the 155-pound weight class after capturing 4th place in a no contest.

Jasmine Luedtke won the 110-pound championship match for Ottumwa, and Deliah Subsin will be competing at 190-pounds for the Bulldogs after going 3-1, only falling in the championship match by fall to Halley Beaudet of Dallas Center-Grimes.

The State Championship will be taking place Thursday and Friday, February 2nd and 3rd, KILJ will have results as they come in.