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Last minute reminders for shotgun deer season
- Make sure to have a valid hunting license and habitat fee, and deer tag for the correct season.
- Make sure blaze orange still fits and that the orange hasn’t faded to the point of being ineffective. The minimum amount of blaze orange required by Iowa law to hunt in the firearm deer season is a 100 percent solid blaze orange vest, but more is better.
- Talk to the landowner or tenant to confirm permission to hunt and to see if anyone else has permission to hunt the same property.
- Create a hunting plan that identifies the hunt location, who’s on the hunt and outlines their role, describes how the hunt will unfold and when the hunters are expected to return home. Leave a copy of the plan with someone in the event of an emergency.
- Pick up and fill an antlerless deer tag. County specific antlerless deer tags are still available in 27 counties. Go to https://gooutdoorsiowa.com/RealTimeQuotas.aspx for info on antlerless tag availability.
- Check the Iowa Deer Exchange to see if someone nearby is looking for deer meat. The Iowa Deer Exchange is a deer donation program connecting participants willing to provide deer meat with those willing to accept it. To sign up, go to iowadnr.gov/deer then scroll down to Iowa’s Deer Exchange Program link and fill out the required fields. The database creates a map and table with information deer donors and deer recipients can use to get connected. There is no cost to participate. It is illegal to sell wild fish and game in Iowa. The deer exchange, along with the Help us Stop Hunger (HUSH) program, allows hunters an opportunity to provide high quality lean protein to their neighbors.
- Report their harvest by midnight on the day after it is tagged or before taking it to a locker or taxidermist. The hunter whose name is on the transportation tag is responsible for making the report. If no deer is harvested, no report is necessary.
- The Iowa DNR will be working with hunters to collect deer tissue samples to test for chronic wasting disease. Interested hunters are encouraged to contact their local wildlife biologist to arrange for sample to be collected. If the sample quota has filled, the DNR will assist with submitting the sample through the hunter submission system, in partnership with Iowa State University – which comes with a fee of $25.
- Shotgun one is Dec. 3-7; shotgun two is Dec. 10-18.
- Become a mentor and share your hunting experience. Invite someone along from outside of the group to experience Iowa deer hunting.
Hank Tompkins
Sports, November 30th
High School Basketball
The Winfield-Mt. Union girls basketball team continue to roll to start the season as the the Wolves rattled off 31 first quarter points on their way to a decisive 61-28 win over Louisa-Muscatine. The Wolves press defense showed up in a big way early which led to 9 players scoring and three finishing in the double digits as Melina Oepping tallied 19 points, Bradie Buffington had 12, and Keely Malone helped the cause with 11 points.
The Winfield-Mt. Union boys basketball team started just as fast outscoring Louisa-Muscatine 46-21 in the first half as they put up a 40-point win over the Falcons, 86-46. Both teams will be at home this Friday, December 2nd, against Pekin with the girls game starting at 6 pm and the boys game following.
Holy Trinity Catholic faced off against Danville last night as the Bears defeated the Crusaders 40-38 in the girls game. Both teams move to 1-1 on the season. The boys basketball team had a dramatic ending as well as the Crusaders late rush was foiled by the Bears as they clung on to a three point winning 57-54. Their next game will be a home contest against West Burlington this Friday, December 2nd.
The New London boys basketball team fell to Van Buren County in their season opener 55-48. The girls basketball team moves to 0-5 on the season after falling to Van Buren County 44-30.
The Central Lee girls basketball team fell to Mediapolis 75-40 last night. The Bulldogs dominated the second half allowing the Hawks to only score 14 points while putting up 44. The boys basketball team suffered a similar fate as Mediapolis rolled to a 30-point victory, 64-34. New London will host Central Lee this Friday, December 2nd, with the girls games starting at 6 pm and the boys going at 7:30 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team will face off against Fort Madison this Friday, December 2nd, at 7:30 pm as they look for their first win in the home opener.
The Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team will be on the road to take on Fort Madison Friday, December 2nd, at 7:30 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 7:15.
The WACO girls basketball team will be back in action this Friday, December 2nd, at 6 pm against Wapello as they are now 1-1 on the season. The boys basketball team will face off against Wapello at the conclusion of the girls game.
High School Wrestling
The Mt. Pleasant girls and boys wrestling team hosted Columbus last night. The Mt. Pleasant girls team handled Columbus winning 15-6. Alexis Wagner and Jayden Housch each totaled 6 points with Natalie Parrott scoring three. Audrey Hoback scored the lone points for Columbus. The boys team did not have the same luck as Columbus dominated winning 61-18. Ramzy Davis, Bowen Davis, and Gavin Kerr all scored falls for the Panthers. Ethan Palmer, Kai Malone, Cole Storm, Ty Scorpil, Preston Prior, Ian Esudillo, Russel Coil, and Jacob Nelson all scored falls while Trevor Phillips and Riley Kaalberg both scored points on decision for Columbus. The Panther girls and boys wrestling teams will be competing at the Willard Howell Wrestling Tournament this Saturday, December 3rd.
WACO girls wrestling team will travel to BGM to compete on Friday, December 2nd.
Mt. Pleasant Bowling
The Mt. Pleasant bowling team got their season underway against West Burlington at King Pins last night. The boys team had a strong performance with Jonathan Fortin having the best combined games with 370 pins and the best game with 203. Alec Payne followed with a combined score of 321. However, the Panthers were bested by only 29 pins as West Burlington won the match.
The girls team dominated with Addison McGehearty scoring the best combined score and single game score with 361 and 191, respectively. Kylie Alldredge and Bethany Drury each had strong games scoring 297 and 294, respectively. They would cruise to an easy win defeating West Burlington by 748 pins. Their next competition will be against Keokuk 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 women’s basketball team will look to get back in the win column tonight, November 30th, against Simpson College at 7 pm on the road. The Tigers will be looking for their seventh win of the season.
The men’s basketball team is now on an 8-game win streak they’ll look to extend it against Waldorf at home tonight at 7 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 6:45. They defeated Waldorf 77-47 earlier in the season as the Tigers will be leaning on Allante Pickens and Henry Shannon, both of which are averaging over 14 points a game.
The women’s wrestling team will be back in action December 7th for a top ten matchup as they will host the #3 Grand View University Vikings. The men’s wrestling team’s next match will be Saturday, December 3rd, at the Buena Vista Open starting at 9 am.
This Day in Sports History
1956 – At 21 years, 10 months, 3 weeks, 5 days Floyd Patterson becomes youngest world heavyweight boxing champion; KOs Archie Moore in 5th round in Chicago; first Olympic gold medalist to win a professional heavyweight title.
1971 – Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV movie “Brian’s Song”, about the friendship of Chicago Bears football teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers (based on Sayers’ autobiography) premieres on ABC, starring James Caan and Billie Dee Williams.
2015 – NBA star Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers) announces his intention to retire at the end of the season.
Sports, November 29th
High School Basketball
The Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team fell in their season opener to Cedar Rapids Washington 58-33. The first quarter produced a close game with the Warriors only up 15-11, however, the Panthers were outscored 19-5 in the second quarter as Cedar Rapids Washington used their size and athleticism to their advantage. Coach Rawson thought there were good things to take away from the game, but plays left out on the court. Payton Hagans led the Panthers in points with 9 followed by Aaiden Ashton and Nate Stroud, who each scored 6 points. Coach Rawson talked about the upcoming matchup with Fort Madison this Friday, December 2nd, at 7:30 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team lost to Ottumwa last night 43-34. It was a close game throughout, but the Bulldogs were able to pull away as they outscored the Panthers by six points in the second half. The Panthers will look to bounce back Friday, December 2nd, on the road against Fort Madison at 7:30 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 7:15.
The WACO girls basketball team fell to Holy Trinity Catholic last night 50-42. They will be back in action this Friday, December 2nd, at 6 pm against Wapello as they are now 1-1 on the season. The boys basketball team got their first win of the season against the Crusaders 66-52. They will face off against Wapello at the conclusion of the girls game.
The New London girls basketball team fell to Columbus 43-28 after the Wildcats big run in the second quarter as they outscored the Tigers 20-5. It was a tough night of shooting as the Tigers shot less than 24% from the field. Natalie Burden led the team in points with 15, while Mylee Miller tallied 16 rebounds including 7 offensive rebounds. Their next game is tonight, November 29th, against Van Buren County at 6 pm.
The New London boys basketball team will start their season tonight against Van Buren County at 7:30 pm. They will be led by seniors Blaise Porter and Kade Benjamin, both of which were their top three scorers last year as they look to improve on their 20-3 record last season.
The Central Lee boys basketball team dropped their home opener to Davis County 75-58 last night. Three Hawks scored in double digits as Brayden Wyrick finished with 16 points followed by two players from off the bench in Kegan Damico with 14 and Owen Swan with 13. They look to bounce back tonight against Mediapolis at the conclusion of the girls game.
The Central Lee girls basketball team will host Mediapolis tonight at 6 pm as they look for their first win of the year.
The Winfield-Mt. Union girls and boys basketball team will face off against Louisa-Muscatine tonight at home. The girls will play at 6 pm as they are 3-0 to start the season. Bradie Buffington will be looking for her third double-double of the season. The boys will start at 7:30 pm as they look to improve upon their 21-3 record from last year.
High School Wrestling
The Mt. Pleasant girls and boys wrestling team will host Columbus tonight at 6 pm.
WACO girls wrestling team will travel to BGM to compete on Friday, December 2nd.
.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 women’s basketball team will look to get back in the win column tomorrow, November 30th, against Simpson College at 7 pm on the road. The Tigers are currently 6-3 on the season.
The men’s basketball team is now on an 8-game win streak they’ll look to extend it against Waldorf at home tomorrow, November 30th, at 7 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame at 6:45. They defeated Waldorf 77-47 earlier in the season with Allante Pickens leading the Tigers in points with 18 as the Tigers made 9 threes on the night, shooting 43%.
The women’s wrestling team will be back in action December 7th for a top ten matchup as they will host the #3 Grand View University Vikings. The men’s wrestling team’s next match will be Saturday, December 3rd, at the Buena Vista Open starting at 9 am.
This Day in Sports History
1934 – Chicago Bears beat Detroit (19-16) in 1st NFL game broadcast nationally.
1962 – Major League Baseball decides to revert to 1 All-Star game per year, after 4 seasons in which 2 All-Star games were played.
1987 – New Orleans Saints win, assuring their 1st winning NFL season in their 20-year history.
Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
Giving Tuesday
Tomorrow, 11-29-22, is Tiger Tuesday Giving Day! You can make a difference in the lives of students at Iowa Wesleyan University!
#GivingTuesday, a global day of giving, is a powerful opportunity to show your support for a cause close to your heart.
Choosing to give to The Wesleyan Fund allows the University to direct your gift to the area of greatest need, while having an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of Iowa Wesleyan students. Plus, this is a safe, scam free opportunity to make a difference.
‘Tis the season for giving. As the holiday months approach, many Iowans choose to show their gratitude for another year by donating to help others.
Giving Tuesday, designated as the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a popular time for many to make charitable contributions to local and national organizations, charities, and causes. In fact, the Giving Tuesday organization reported that 35 million adults contributed $2.7 billion during the movement in 2021.
“Making donations and charitable contributions is a tradition for many Iowans during the holiday season,” Attorney General Tom Miller said. “Yet, scammers are often waiting to take advantage of this generosity. We encourage consumers to continue giving, but to do their research first.”
The Federal Trade Commission’s 2021 Consumer Sentinel Network data book found complaints related to charitable solicitations – described as misleading pitches for donations to benefit a charity; or solicitations for a bogus charity or relief organization – are on the rise.
In 2021, the FTC received 9,270 complaints for charitable solicitations, an increase from the 4,843 received in 2020.
Whether you plan to support your favorite charity or make contributions after receiving an email or phone call, be sure that your generosity isn’t met with someone else’s greed.
Know where you’re giving
When determining what kind of charity or cause you’d like to contribute to this season, spend some time researching the organization.
Find their website: Type the name of the organization into a search browser to find their website. Does their website provide details about the programs you want to support or how it uses donations? If you can’t find detailed information about a charity’s mission or programs, be suspicious.
Find complaints: Search the organization’s name along with words or phrases like, “complaint,” “scam,” or “review” to see what others have said about the charity. If you find bad reviews, be wary.
Find their status: Check that the organization you’ve chosen is registered. Many states require charitable organizations to register their business each year. You can search charities on sites including, Charity Navigator and the Wise Giving Alliance.
Charitable solicitations
While you may have known for months where you plan to contribute this holiday season, be prepared to see a wave of donation solicitations on Giving Tuesday. If you’re feeling generous, we encourage you to give; however, follow the FTC’s suggestions on tips to identify possible charitable solicitation scams:
- Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation. Scammers rush you so there’s no time to research their claims or think it through.
- Don’t trust your caller ID. Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information. Calls can look like they come from your local area code, or from a specific organization, even if they don’t. In reality, the caller could be anywhere in the world.
- If the fundraiser says you already pledged, stop and check. They may lie and say — in a phone call or a mailer — that you already pledged to make the donation, or that you donated to them last year. They think that means you’ll be more willing to donate.
- Listen carefully to the name of the charity, write it down, and then research it. Some scammers use names that sound a lot like other charities to trick you. Do some research before you give.
- Watch out for sentimental claims with few details. Be suspicious if you hear a lot of vague, sentimental claims. For example, the charity may say it helps many families that can’t afford cancer treatment and veterans wounded at war who can’t work, but don’t get specifics about how your donation will be used.
- Don’t donate with a wire transfer or gift card. Anyone asking you to donate this way is a scammer.
- Sweepstakes winning in exchange for a donation? Nope. If someone guarantees you’ll win a prize or contest if you contribute, that’s a scam. You won’t win anything, and your donation money will go to a scammer.
Donating online
If you’re looking to give on a smaller scale, you might find appeals on social media or crowdfunding sites intriguing. While many of these requests are legitimate, there are some bad actors out there.
The safest way to give on social media or through crowdfunding is to donate to people you actually know who contact you about a specific project. Don’t assume that solicitations on social media or crowdfunding sites are legitimate — even when they are shared or liked by your friends. Call or contact your friends offline and ask them about the post they shared.
How to file a complaint:
If you believe you’ve been scammed or you suspect a charity is acting fraudulently, contact your local law enforcement agency or the Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. To file a complaint, go here or call 515-281-5926 (in Des Moines area) or 888-777-4590 (outside the metro area).
Lofgren Assignment
DES MOINES – Senator Mark Lofgren, R-Muscatine, who now represents Senate District 48, has been named the chair of Senate Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee for the 90th General Assembly. Senate District 48 includes parts of Muscatine, Henry and Des Moines Counties and all of Louisa County. Lofgren served two terms in the Iowa House and is beginning his seventh year in the Iowa Senate.
“I am honored to be selected to serve another term as the chair of the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee,” said Senator Lofgren. “We have worked hard to pass conservative budgets and I will continue to implement those sound budgeting principles as chair of this subcommittee.
The Economic Development budget subcommittee oversees the budget process for several state departments such as the Department of Cultural Affairs, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Workforce Development.