Sports, January 19th

By Slaten Swords · Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 6:05 am CDT

High School Basketball

New London will be on the road to play Holy Trinity Catholic tomorrow, January 20th, and Danville will host Burlington Notre Dame tomorrow.

The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will play conference foe Washington tomorrow at 7:30 pm at home. The boys’ team will be on the road to face off against Washington at 7:30 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union will face off against Wapello tomorrow with the girls’ going at 6 pm and WACO will travel to play Columbus tomorrow.

Central Lee will host Van Buren County tomorrow with the girls’ going at 6 pm followed by the boys.

High School Wrestling

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team’s next match is tonight, January 19th, against Fairfield.

Girls’ wrestling will have their Regional Qualifier take place January 27th and 28th with the state tournament scheduled to start February 2nd and finish up on the 3rd.

High School Bowling

Mt. Pleasant will host Fairfield tonight.

College Signing

Mount Mercy University will have a new Mustang join them in the fall from Mt. Pleasant as Carter Amos signed on to the team yesterday. Amos batted 0.310 last season and batted in 21 runners and scored 8 runs of his own. The Mustangs finished 33-20 with a 20-12 conference record for the 2021-2022 season. The Panthers will look to improve upon their record last season of 9-19.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The women’s basketball team will look to get back in the win column tomorrow against Haskell Indian Nations at home at 5:30 pm. Head Coach, Steve Williamson, will join us on Tiger Nation this morning at 9 am.

The 25th ranked men’s team will play Haskell Indian Nations at the conclusion of the women’s game tomorrow. KILJ will be on the call for both games with the pregame show at 5:15 pm.

The men’s wrestling team will be at home tonight as they go against Cornell College at 6 pm.

The women’s wrestling team had their dual meet last night postponed and it has not been rescheduled yet. The next scheduled competition for the team is January 27th at the 2023 Spire Classic.

The Tigers next indoor meet will be Saturday, January 21st, at the Hilltop Invitational.

This Day in Sports History

1903 – French newspaper L’Auto announces a new 5-stage, long distance bicycle race, “Tour de France.”

1974 – Notre Dame beats UCLA, 71-70 in South Bend, Indiana to end Bruins’ NCAA-record 88-game basketball win streak.

2013 – Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all seven of his Tour de France victories.

Carter Amos Signs on to Mount Mercy for Baseball

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 4:31 pm CDT

Mt. Pleasant- Carter Amos, a senior at Mt. Pleasant, made his decision to continue playing baseball collegiately at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids. His brother, Dustin Amos, played for the Mustangs from 2016-2018 and accumulated 9 wins and 80 strikeouts in his two years of pitching for the team.

In his sophomore and junior seasons, Carter Amos had a combined batting average of 0.270, knocked in 32 runners, scored 20 runs, an on-base-percentage of 0.372, and stolen 15 bases on 16 attempts. Amos is coming off a season of batting 0.310 and has one goal in mind for his senior season,

“Just for us to win games and just hit as well as I did last year if not better. I just really want to win some games this year.”

For the 2021-2022 season, Mount Mercy finished 33-20 overall with a 20-12 record in conference play. The Panthers will look to improve on their 9-19 record from last year.

Wellbeing Workshop Series Comes to Southeast Iowa

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 8:56 am CDT

Wellbeing isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s an ongoing journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

“What About Me? My Wellbeing” is a four-week introductory, research-based program that covers taking time for oneself, relationships, finances and physical health. Agencies, businesses, and individuals interested in promoting overall wellness can attend one of the following offerings in Southeast Iowa free of charge:

  • Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27 at the Henry County Extension Office (127 N Main Street, Mt. Pleasant)
  • Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, & 27 at the Des Moines County Extension Office (1700 W Mt. Pleasant Street, West Burlington)
  • Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, & 24 at the Lee County Health Department (#3 John Bennett Dr, Fort Madison)
  • Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, & 22 at the Louisa County Extension Office (317 Van Buren, Wapello)

Each workshop runs from 12:00pm-1:00pm, with lunch served at 11:30am.

“Wellbeing is not an end, it’s a journey. Your needs will fluctuate depending on where you are in your life. This program can be applied at any point,” said Dawn Dunnegan, a family wellbeing specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

“It’s all about taking time out of your busy schedule to reflect on the lifestyle choices you’re making to meet your own goals for your relationships and your financial and physical health. This is not about us telling you what you should be doing. It’s about you figuring out what you should be doing based on your own individual goals,” Dunnegan said.

 

“You’re going to learn some new information, but what’s more important is that the program allows you to take time to focus on you,” added Kelly Waters, Marketing Program Coordinator for Henry & Des Moines Counties.

 

“After completing the program, you’ll have the tools to keep working on your own wellbeing,” Waters said.

Online registration and additional information are available at https://extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/wellbeing. For more information about the “What About Me? My Wellbeing” offerings in Southeast Iowa, contact Dawn Dunnegan at dunnegan@iastate.edu.

Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 8:30 am CDT

 AGENDA

 January 19, 2023

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

9:00 WEMIGA Monthly Report and Year End Report for 2022

9:30 County Attorney Budget Request

10:00 Conservation Budget Request

Other County Business as time allows.

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Sports, January 18th

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 6:32 am CDT

High School Basketball

New London faced off against conference foe Danville last night and split the night. The Bears dominated the girls’ game running away with a 31-point victory over the Tigers, 60-29. The Bears had firm control of the game due to a suffocating defense that forced nearly 30 turnovers in the contest. Jaeda Molle was a force both offensively and defensively generating steals and scoring 18 points. Mylee Miller was the leading scorer for the Tigers with 13 points, 10 of which came in the fourth quarter. The boys’ game started off in the Bears favor up 9-5  near the end of the first quarter. However, the Tigers went on a 21-6 run to end the first half and did not look back, winning 53-37. Blaise Porter and Kade Benjamin had phenomenal games with Porter scoring 22 points and Benjamin finishing with 15 points including a couple of blocks during the game. Spencer Nelson and Caiden Gourley each scored 12 points in the game for the Bears. New London will be on the road to play Holy Trinity Catholic Friday, January 20th, and Danville will host Burlington Notre Dame on Friday.

The Holy Trinity Catholic girls team fell to Mediapolis 64-58 as Haley Steffener finished with a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs. The Crusaders won the boys’ game 55-50 over the Bulldogs.

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team got out to a quick start and did not look back as they crushed Oskaloosa 72-46. The Panthers outscored Oskaloosa 31-18 by halftime with Aaiden Ashton cashing in 14 points in the first half. Ashton led the way in scoring with 23 points. Payton Hagans and Nate Stroud also finished in double digits with Hagans finishing with 18 points and Stroud scoring 13 points in the contest. Mt. Pleasant will play conference foe, Washington, on Friday, January 20th, at 7:30 pm at home.

Winfield-Mt. Union won the girls’ game handily 61-40 over WACO. The Wolves and the Warriors were in a close contest at halftime 31-23, but it was Keetyn Townsley who pushed the game fully into Winfield-Mt. Union’s possession after putting up 11 points in the second half. Bradie Buffington led the Wolves in points with 15 on the night. Ellah Kissell put up 19 points for the Warriors. The boys’ game was never close as WACO rushed out to a 37-13 lead at halftime leading to a 66-48 victory. Hunter Hughes led the Warriors in points with 14, followed by Chase Waterhouse with 11 points, and Simeon Reichenbach finishing with 10 points. The Wolves were led by Cam Buffington with 18 points, Carter Loyd and Jake Edwards finished in double digits with 10 points and 12 points, respectively. Winfield-Mt. Union will face off against Wapello Friday and WACO will travel to play Columbus on Friday.

The Central Lee girls’ team shocked 11th ranked Burlington Notre Dame by clobbering them 72-42 as the Hawks flew to a 21-3 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Nikes returned the favor in the boys’ game, grounding the Hawks to win 71-40. Central Lee will host Van Buren County Friday with the girls going at 6 pm followed by the boys.

High School Wrestling

The Mt. Pleasant boys’ team’s next match is tomorrow, January 19th, against Fairfield.

High School Bowling

Mt. Pleasant will host Fairfield tomorrow.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The women’s basketball team will look to get back in the win column Friday, January 20th, against Haskell Indian Nations at home at 5:30 pm.

The 25th ranked men’s team will play Haskell Indian Nations at the conclusion of the women’s game on Friday. KILJ will be on the call for both games with the pregame show at 5:15 pm.

The men’s wrestling team will be at home tomorrow as they go against Cornell College at 6 pm.

The women’s wrestling team’s dual competition for tonight has been postponed due to weather concerns. The event has not been rescheduled yet. Their next scheduled event is February 4th at the Grand View Open.

The Tigers next indoor meet will be Saturday, January 21st, at the Hilltop Invitational.

This Day in Sports History

1896 – First college basketball game with 5 players on each side is conducted by the University of Iowa; invites student athletes from University of Chicago for an experimental game; Chicago beats Iowa 15-12.

1958 – Willie O’Ree is the 1st African-American to appear in the NHL, making his debut for the Boston Bruins in a 3-0 victory in Montreal.

1983 – IOC restores Jim Thorpe’s Olympic medals (Pentathlon & Decathlon victories) 70 years after they were taken from him for being paid $25 in semi-pro baseball.

Barbara Jean Guinther

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 3:05 pm CDT

Barbara Jean Guinther, 68, of Saint Paul, Iowa, passed away at 1:27 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Born on October 3, 1954, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Catherine (Walljasper) Grelk. On December 12, 1978, in Fort Madison, Iowa she married Ken Guinther.

Barbara is survived by her husband: Ken; three daughters: Brenda Grelk, Dawn Cunningham and Andrea Guinther; three brothers: Bob Grelk, Ken Grelk and Gary Grelk; two sisters: Mary Umbarger and Eileen Vorwalt; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Dewayne, Tony and Norb Grelk.

Barbara graduated from Marquette High School and retired from Metromail. In her free time she enjoyed cross stitching, seek and find, t.v. shows and especially her grandchildren.

Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Pilot Grove Bank Community Room in Pilot Grove.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 3:03 pm CDT

The Wayland City Council Meets Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
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 4, 2023
b. Bills for Payment/ Calendar Year Wages/IRS 2023 Mileage Rate (.655)
c. CD Renewal
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.
5. New Business
a. Consider Request for Water Leak Adjustment
b. LL Pelling Summer Street Work Pricing 2023
c. Res. 2023-02 Resolution Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing For the Purpose
of Considering the Maximum Tax Dollars from Certain Levies for the City’s
Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-224 Budget
d. Tax Abatement Applications:
-Wayland Mennonite Home – 61’11” x 55’ 3/12” Frame dwelling w/3 car attached
garage at 504C W Front St
-Ron & Julie See – 76’ x 51.4’ Frame dwelling w/attached 3 car garage at 805 N
Pearl St.
-Neil Reichenbach – 16’Lx13’Wx15’H Sunroom/4 seasons room addition to dwelling
at 407 E Railroad St.
-MI7 LLC – 54’x30’ Frame dwelling w/attached 32’x32’ garage at 803 N Pearl St.
6. Building Permits – Approved
Danny Crawford – 500-gallon LP tank at 106 W 3rd St.

Conservation Department Improvements

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 2:59 pm CDT

As the new year began Henry County residents had a chance to see the changes made to the interior of the Henry County Nature Center located at Oakland Mills.  The facelift included construction of a huge tree for kids to climb in and a tunnel where the indoor fish pond used to be.  Now it’s time to re-do the pond outside at the entrance to the Nature Center.  Some other improvements coming before the summer season include re-roofing all the shelter houses in the parks and removing the pit toilets at Gibson Park and Mudcreek.  Forty-five new fire rings for the camping areas will be purchased thru Iowa Prison Industries for $13,000 and a wash bay for equipment will be constructed away from the front of the shop. An assessment of the various parks that make up the Henry County Conservation district is underway so that planning can be done for future improvements.