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Daily Jail Count
Henry County Jail
Date: 01- 03-2023______
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.
22_ Henry County Inmates
34 Out of County Contract Inmates
56 TOTAL
Sports, January 3rd
High School Basketball
Mt. Pleasant swept New London on a Monday night doubleheader with the girls winning the first game 59-20. It was Tristian Shull who did most of the heavy lifting hitting four threes in the first quarter before finishing with 23 points on the game including six three-pointers. Andrea Lopreato finished with a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Natalie Burden led the Tigers in points with 7. The Panthers are now 5-6 and they will play Fort Madison at home this Friday, January 6th.
The boys team followed that up with their own double-digit victory over the Tigers, 61-40. The Panthers had firm control from the beginning as they were able to shut down Blaise Porter and Kade Benjamin allowing the duo to score 12 points combined in the first half. Offensively, Payton Hagans could not be stopped as he dropped 33 points, including five three-pointers. Porter ended the night with 12 points, with Benjamin adding 14 points. Amazingly, both teams shot perfect from the free throw line as the Panthers went 9 for 9 and the Tigers finished 10 for 10. The boys moved to 6-3 and Coach Rawson enjoyed the way his defense played last night. The New London boys basketball team is also 6-3 with the Tigers hosting Burlington Notre Dame on Friday. Coach Porter spoke of the team’s effort after the game.
The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves girls’ basketball team will travel to Lone Tree January 6th and the boys’ team will face off against Hillcrest Academy today, January 3rd, at 7:30 pm. The girls team is ranked 11th in Class 1A and is currently 10-0 on the season.
Danville will host West Burlington January 6th with the girls starting at 6 pm and the boys to follow. The girls’ team goes into the break 5-5 on the season while the boys’ team touts a 7-2 record.
The WACO Warriors next game is tonight at home against Louisa-Muscatine with the girls starting at 6 pm and the boys at 7:30 pm. The boys’ team is ranked fifth in Class 1A touting an undefeated record of 8-0, while the girls are off to a strong start as well at 6-2.
The Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders will have to wait until January 6th to host Central Lee with the girls going at 6:30 pm. For the Crusaders, the girls’ team is 4-4 and the boys’ team is 3-6 heading into winter break. The Hawks girls’ team is also 4-4 with the boys’ team 2-7 after their last win over Columbus 68-46.
High School Wrestling
The Mt. Pleasant boys team will be back in action January 12th when they travel to face off with Washington. The girls team will compete at the Highland Tournament January 6th.
High School Bowling
The Mt. Pleasant Panthers girls and boys teams next competition will be January 5th against Washington at the Iris Bowling Center.
Iowa Wesleyan Athletics
The men’s basketball team, now 14-1 and rocking a 13-game winning streak, will have to wait until January 6th to compete against Crowley’s Ridge College for a CAC Classic. Coach Ashton knows that this team still has not hit their peak.
The women’s basketball team will look to get Coach Williamson his 275th career victory at Iowa Wesleyan January 6th at the Northern New Mexico Classic against Crowley’s Ridge College.
The women’s wrestling team will be back in action January 6th and 7th for the NWCA Multi-Division National Duals Championship.
The men’s wrestling team will wrestle at Central Methodist University on January 10th.
The Tiger’s next indoor meet will be the Dutch Athletics Classic on January 14th.
This Day in Sports History
1920 – Boston Red Sox baseball club owner Harry Frazee announces agreement to sell slugger Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 in cash and a $350,000 loan; start of the 84 year “Curse of the Bambino” for the Red Sox.
1983 – Dallas running back Tony Dorsett sets NFL record with 99-yard rush in the Cowboys’ 31-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
1993 – “The Comeback”, QB Frank Reich leads Buffalo Bills back from a 32-point deficit, to defeat the Houston Oilers 41-38 in overtime in a wild card playoff game, the second largest comeback ever in NFL history.
Nicholas Lee Huston
Nicholas Lee Huston, 43, of Grand Island, NE and formerly of Mediapolis, IA, died November 24, 2022 at his residence in Grand Island.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the American Legion Daniel Matson Post in Mediapolis. Mr. Craig Grothe will preside. Burial will be at a later date in the Beauchamp Cemetery, Wyman, IA.
Memorials may be directed to All God’s Creatures Animal Shelter in Mt. Pleasant. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com
Nicholas was born April 1, 1979 in Ft. Madison, IA. He was the son of Glen Harold and Carla Frances (Kephart) Huston. He graduated from Crusade High School in Morning Sun, IA. Nicholas was married to Nicole Miller. The couple later divorced.
He learned a truck mechanics trade and was previously employed by Mepo Truck and Trailer Repair. He moved to Nebraska and was a truck mechanic for Travel Centers of America in Grand Island, a position he held at the time of his death. He was DOT Certified in brake repair.
Mechanical things were at the top of Nicholas’ list, as he was quite the “MacGyver”, forever coming up with gadgets and ideas. He loved to watch NASCAR where he rooted for his favorite driver, Tony Stewart. He also loved to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Dallas Cowboys. Nicholas also held a fondness in his heart for minions.
Those thankful for sharing in Nicholas’ life include his mother and stepfather, Carla & Doug Menees of Mt. Pleasant; 2 children – Dakota McKittrick of Alden, IA and Jeanna Olerich of Washington State; 3 brothers – Benjamin (Nichole) Huston of Mediapolis, Jeffrey Long of Grand Island, NE and Anthony Long of Mt. Pleasant, and 2 grandchildren – Melia and Ophelia McKittrick.
Nicholas’ father precedes him in death.
Robert Batey
Robert Batey, 94, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
Born New Year’s Day, 1928 to Harry and Mary Batey, Robert grew up a child of the Great Depression. At a young age he learned to hunt and trap in order to supplement the family food source, and soon parlayed that skill into the fur business and a source of income for the family. Always the entrepreneur, he rented a blacksmith shop at 14, and was soon joined by his father.
With WWII calling but too young to serve in uniform, Robert began working at the tank arsenal in Bettendorf, Iowa at age 15. He had to lie on his application to get the job but would soon become night foreman. After his 16th birthday, realizing he had a legal document that established his age at 17, Robert enlisted in the Marine Corps. There, he would be selected for Sea School and stationed aboard aircraft carrier U.S.S. Cabot. During the Pacific Theater, he became the #1 20mm tub gunner, earning 5 battle stars.
After the war, Robert moved to Storm Lake, Iowa. It was here, working as a lakeshore patrolman he would meet Iola, his wife of 67 years. With family roots in logging and land clearing, he and Iola relocated to Maquoketa, where they established the family farmstead and first logging venture.
Robert was one of the first exporters of Walnut logs in the United States. His business, Allied Timber Exchange, would become the largest, shipping logs globally. His wife and business partner Iola accompanied him on many trips to these places, and they made a wonderful life of it, raising eight children along the way.
The pursuit of Walnut would eventually bring the family farm and forestry business to Mount Pleasant Iowa in 1974, where it became more diversified in timber, logging, sawmilling, and whole tree chipping. His extensive knowledge of trees and land clearing operations led to many high-profile jobs. A later business venture, Chips Inc., would clear the ground for Saylorville Lake. Sometime thereafter, Batey Ltd Sawmill was born.
An inventor at heart, Robert would design many pieces of equipment over the years, which were used in his day-to-day operations. Among these was the Blockbuster Firewood Processor, which are still being built 35 years later.
He had many passions in life, he loved family gatherings, tending to his cattle and flying airplanes. Usually done with one of his many dogs by his side. Robert was always up for an adventure, the memories of which will live on with wife Iola; eight children, Gary (Donna) Mt. Pleasant, Cindy (Tom) Ft. Madison, Ted (Peggy) DeWitt, Kathy; North Carolina, Scott; Florida, Tim (Kerry) Mt. Pleasant, Todd (Debbie) Panora, and Sally; Mt. Pleasant, 22 grandchildren, and many more great grandchildren.
Special thanks to Leroy Coleman, Mercedes Ellard and granddaughter Sara for making it possible for Mom and Dad to stay at home.
Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Rev. Mike Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends beginning at 5:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the MPCSD Music Boosters or Athletic Boosters. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Robert and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
January 3, 2023
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
Approve Treasurers Deputy Appointment
9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
Motion to Approve 28E Agreement with 6 Counties to Purchase a Road Widener
Motion to Approve Contract with Calhoun-Burns For 235th St Bridge
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Myrna “Tink” Parrott (final arrangements)
Myrna “Tink” Parrott, 73, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 4 to 8 p.m. that evening. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held on April 22, 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Airport Road Vineyard. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Lockridge Baptist Church in her memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.
Jack Hudson (final arrangements)
Jack Hudson, 92, of Des Moines and formerly of Hillsboro passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held at noon on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant with Reverend Earl Swigart officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors in the Cottonwood Cemetery rural Wayland. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11:30 at the Murphy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be directed to the Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Department in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.