Patsy Joan Isle

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 4:09 pm CDT

Patsy Joan Isle, 86, of Winfield, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Winfield.  She was born July 11, 1936 in Casey, Illinois to Leo and Laura Michaels Cutright.  She attended school in Casey, Illinois.  On September 10, 1953, she married Robert Blunk in Mississippi; they divorced.  She then married Glen Isle; he preceded her in death.  Following his death thirty-five years ago, she moved to Winfield to be near family.

She worked as a CNA at Klein hospital in Burlington and as a personal home health care provider.  She enjoyed gardening; playing cards with family and friends; enjoyed reading; was very close to her sisters; and always had a cat.

Survivors include two daughters, Tena (Roy) Dixon of Burlington and Lorie (Bill, Jr.) VanAmerongen of Winfield; one son Michael Blunk of Newton, Iowa; eleven grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.  Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son Anthony and daughter Anna; four sisters, Madge, LaVon, Deana and Linda; and three brothers, Jim, Terry and Bud.

According to her wishes, her body will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to your local fire department or animal shelter.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

James Steven Beger

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 3:41 pm CDT

James Steven Beger, 72, of rural Franklin, Iowa, passed away at 7:44 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his home.

He was born on July 7, 1950, in St. Charles, Missouri, the son of Harold and Elizabeth “Betty” Mae (Heye) Beger. On December 17, 1977, he married Judy Watkins at the Sharon Presbyterian Church in rural Farmington, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife: Judy; three brothers: Tom (Chris) Beger of Columbia, Missouri, Bob (Judy) Beger of High Ridge, Missouri, John (Cindy) Beger of Rolla, Missouri; step-daughter: Wendy (Loren) Caviness of Montrose, Iowa; two daughters: Louisa (Duane) Beger – McConnell of Fort Madison, Iowa, Katherine (Wade) Warner of Selah, Washington; six grandchildren: Ryan Caviness, Matthew Caviness, Shawn Caviness, Elijah McConnell, Olivia Warner and Katalina Warner. Also surviving are five nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jim was a graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated Beger Lawn Spraying and sold Aflac Insurance. Jim was a member of Sharon Presbyterian Church and the Tri-State Gun Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, skeet shooting, watching wildlife, traveling and being outdoors.

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

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Burial will be at the Sharon Church Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his memory for the Job’s Closet Food Pantry of Bonaparte.

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

Consumer Connection: Discussing Scams and Fraud with Your Family Members over the Holidays

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 9:11 am CDT

Consumer Connection: Discussing Scams and Fraud with Your Family Members over the Holidays

By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division

This holiday season, Iowans will gather with loved ones making it a great time for discussions about financial fraud to help prevent those you care about from becoming victims.  The Iowa Insurance Division’s Iowa Fraud Fighters program focuses on fraud against elder Iowans, but younger Iowans are also falling victim to scams at a higher rate than ever before.  Fraud prevention firm SEON analyzed data collected in 2020 by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and found fraud complaints from consumers under the age of 20 had the largest increase in 2019 and 2020.  Victims under 20 had collective losses of approximately $3,000 per person.  The report also found that the older the victim, the more money they lost.  This finding may be due to older Americans having more assets than our younger consumers.  Fraudsters do not discriminate when it comes to age.

Consumers of all ages should know these tips to prevent being scammed:

  • Don’t answer unknown phone calls, and be wary of any unsolicited offers.
  • Be skeptical.  Don’t rely on caller identification, believe official-sounding titles, or company logos.
  • Organizations such as the IRS, Social Security, and Medicare will not ask you for information they already have.
  • Never give out your personal or financial information.
  • Gift cards are for giving.  No legitimate business or government agency will ask for payment in gift cards.
  • Never pay for a prize.
  • Review your monthly bank, credit card, and Medicare statements.
  • Don’t click on links in emails or text messages, go directly to the sender’s website.
  • Double-check to make sure both the person selling the insurance or investment product and the product itself is properly licensed or registered by calling the Iowa Insurance Division at 877-955-1212.

What can you do if you suspect fraud: 

If a bank account or credit card is involved, notify the fraud department right away.  Don’t engage or pay the scammer any money or provide them any personal information.  Another good step to take is to freeze your credit.

If you suspect a problem with your computer, update your computer’s security software and run a scan or take the computer to a local repair center.

Report fraud to the appropriate authorities, and document what happened while it is still fresh in your mind.  Insurance and investment fraud should be reported to the Iowa Insurance Division at 877-955-1212.  Medicare scams may be reported to Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at 800-351-4664.  Consumer scams may be reported to the Iowa Attorney General’s Office at 888-777-4590.  If money has been lost, file a report with local law enforcement too.

Discuss these fraud prevention tips with all your family members this holiday season.  If your loved ones need further guidance, the Iowa Insurance Division is here to help. Ensuring all Iowans aren’t alone when making decisions in this very serious area is one of the best gifts you can provide your loved ones this holiday season.

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ALERT: Text messages claiming locked EBT Cards are a scam

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 9:07 am CDT

Iowans should never provide their EBT Card number or PIN to others

DES MOINES – The Iowa Attorney General’s office and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services warn Iowans to be on the lookout for spam text messages regarding EBT cards.  

EBT cards are used to distribute government benefits like food assistance, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps.   

Both agencies have recently received reports from Iowans of text messages that indicate their EBT cards are locked. The message includes a phone number to call for assistance. Iowa HHS did not send these messages.  

Iowans should never share their card number or PIN number with anyone. Government agencies will never request your personal information, EBT card number, or PIN by text message.  

This scam is particularly serious because those who receive benefits rely on these funds to feed their families. However, benefits lost due to fraudulent or scam activity cannot be replaced. If you are the victim of an EBT scam, you should file a report with your local law enforcement agency. 

Scammers send messages to thousands of random phone numbers at a time. There is no indication EBT or SNAP households are being targeted directly.     

If you received a spam text message regarding a locked EBT card, please file a report with the Federal Trade Commission. 

The AG’s Consumer Protection Division provides the following tips for Iowans regarding spam text messages:  

  • Do not reply or click on links to any unsolicited messages.  
  • Don’t respond to spam text messages, even to ask the sender to stop contacting you. Responding verifies that your phone number is active and that you are willing to open messages, which may lead to an increase in the unsolicited text messages you receive.  
  • Immediately delete text messages that ask you to confirm or provide personal information. 
  • If you think the message might be real, contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real. Not the information in the text message. 

The Federal Trade Commission provide additional tips on spotting and reporting spam text messages. Read them here.  

Doris Jean Robbins

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 6:15 am CDT

Doris Jean Robbins, 73, of Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, Iowa.

She was born on October 29, 1949, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Viola (Brockway) Basquin. On January 5, 1978, she married Kenneth Robbins in Keosauqua, Iowa. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her three sisters: Diana Boyd of Valley Falls, Kansas, Pat Bean of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Suzanne Downer of Sperry, Iowa and one brother: Kenneth Basquin of Allerton, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband: Kenneth.

Doris was a graduate of Mediapolis High School. She worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Hawkeye Steel and Siliconics in California. She enjoyed playing Bingo and mushroom hunting. Doris was always known for helping others.

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

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Harness Cemetery near Mt. Sterling, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers or memorials, the family asks that people do a kind deed for someone in her memory.

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

 

SFM Fairfield Honored with Iowa Venture Award

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 6:13 am CDT

The Iowa Area Development Group (IADG) and its Rural Electric Cooperative partners honored seven distinguished Iowa companies with the Iowa Venture Award at a luncheon held in conjunction with the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives’ annual meeting. Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority,  joined IADG as the presenter of the awards.

SFM Fairfield 

Nominated by Access Energy Cooperative

Sun & Fun Motorsports (SFM) Fairfield opened their new showroom and parts center in the Fairfield Business & Industrial Park in August. SFM Fairfield offers ATVs, side-by-sides and motorcycles from a growing stable of brands, including Can-Am, CFMOTO, SSR and Benelli. They also offer parts and services for these brands and more.

SFM was formed in 2013 by Scott Goedken and is headquartered in Iowa City. After adding two additional dealerships in Iowa City, SFM searched for a location to better serve southeast Iowa and the surrounding border states. Fairfield was selected because of the available speculative building, location and local support.

Access Energy Cooperative and Northeast Power supported the development of the industrial park, the construction of the speculative building and the location of SFM to the park.

“The Iowa Venture Award provides an opportunity to recognize and thank companies that are innovating, creating jobs, and investing in Iowa,” said IADG President/CEO Bruce Nuzum. “IADG and its partners are proud to recognize SFM Fairfield for the contributions they are making in the community, state and beyond.”

About the Iowa Venture Award

This marks the 34th year that IADG has presented Iowa Venture Awards to individuals and organizations, both large and small, in recognition of their significant contributions to Iowa’s economy through entrepreneurial leadership, innovation, and the creation of job opportunities. Together they are helping to sustain and grow Iowa’s economy. The Iowa Venture Award Hall of Fame showcasing these 287 companies can be found at www.IADG.com/HallOfFame.

Sports, December 7th

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 6:13 am CDT

High School Basketball

WACO traveled to Winfield-Mt. Union for a packed conference matchup that was everything the fans wanted in a rivalry game. The girls teams hit the ground running as WACO forced the Wolves to turn the ball over and with Ellah Kissell playing well in the first half the Warriors had the lead going into halftime 27-26. However, it was the Wolves the rest of the way defensively, allowing only 12 points in the second half as Coach McCreight turned the pressure up on WACO. Melina Oepping iced the game making her free throws as she powered in a three-point play with the final being 46-39. Kissell led the Warriors with 15 points on the night.

The boys teams followed up that dramatic finish with their own physical, foul-laden game where if the Warriors made their lay-ups they win by ten and if the Wolves made their free throws they walk away with an easy win; nevertheless, the fans were treated to a close game. The Wolves had the first advantage as they were up three heading into halftime, 22-19, despite the Warriors capitalizing on three different three point plays. However, it was defense again that came into play as this time the Warrior defense held the Wolves to just 16 points in the second half, including four in the third quarter, while the Warriors ended the third quarter on a 9-0 run. Coach Kissell credited his assistants and his players for their defensive recognition. Colton Leichty would make his free throw to push the lead to four late in the game as the final was 42-38. Winfield-Mt. Union will travel to Wapello Friday, December 9th, with the girls starting at 6 pm. WACO will host Columbus Friday with the girls scheduled to start at 6 pm.

The Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team captured their first victory of the season against Oskaloosa last night 41-32. Andrea Lopreato led the Panthers with a stat stuffer double-double as she had 24 points and 17 rebounds. Mt. Pleasant will be at home again Friday for a conference matchup against Keokuk at 7:30 pm.

The Central Lee girls basketball team fell in a close, high-scoring game to Burlington Notre Dame 76-73. The Nikes were led by Abby Korschgen, who tallied a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The boys basketball team fell 59-40 as the Nikes got off to a 21-9 run to start the game. Central Lee will be back on the road to face off with Van Buren County this Friday with the girls going at 6 pm.

The New London boys basketball team defeated Danville last night 69-58 thanks to big second and third quarters as the Tigers outscored the Bears 45 to 24 during that span. The New London girls team fell 57-19 to Danville last night. The Tigers next game will be at home against Holy Trinity Catholic while the Bears will travel to play Burlington Notre Dame on Friday at 7:30 pm. The New London girls team hosts Lone Tree tomorrow at 6 pm.

Mediapolis went 2-0 on the night as the girls team defeated the Crusaders 54-35 with Payton Bush scoring 21 points for the Bulldogs. The boys game was a very similar story with Mediapolis winning 74-52.

The Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team will have to wait until December 9th to play again as they will travel to Keokuk for tip-off at 7:30 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 7:15 pm.

High School Wrestling

The Mt. Pleasant girls and boys wrestling teams will be traveling to Keokuk to wrestle tomorrow, December 8th.

.Elementary Basketball Tournament

The Mount Pleasant Christmas Holidays 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for 3rd – 8th grade boys and girls will be held on Dec 17th, 2022. For more registration details contact Coach Ronnie Ashton at 319-931-2896.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The men’s basketball team is 11-1 on the season and on a 10-game winning streak. However, Coach Ashton knows it will be tough to keep their win streak intact against Western Illinois tonight at 6 pm.

The women’s basketball team’s next game is December 13th on the road against Grace College at 2 pm.

The women’s wrestling team match for today has been canceled and has not been rescheduled yet. Their next match will be December 16th at the Avila University Dual Tournament. The men’s wrestling team’s next match will be January 10th at Central Methodist University.

Iowa Wesleyan’s next Indoor Track and Field competition will be Friday, December 9th, at the Grinnell Opener at 9 am.

This Day in Sports History

1939 – Lou Gehrig, 36, is elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame.

1996 – First Big 12 Championship Game: Texas beats #3 Nebraska, 37-27.

2020 – The competitive form of breakdancing, confirmed as an Olympic sport for the Paris 2024 games.

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 at 6:11 am CDT

DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds orders all flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

“Still more than 80 years after the horrific attack that took place in Pearl Harbor killing thousands of Americans, it’s a somber reminder of the selfless sacrifices of our men and women in uniform,” said Gov. Reynolds. “May we always honor and remember the lives lost and those injured on that harrowing day, and forever share our gratitude for their service and our freedoms.”

Flags will be lowered for the same length of time in accordance with the proclamation from President Joe Biden.

Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.

 

 

 

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