Secretary Pate expanding post-election audits to ensure integrity of the vote

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 9:30 am CDT

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is adding another layer of protection to Iowa’s electoral process by expanding post-election audits. All 99 counties will be required to conduct a hand count audit of two races following the November 2022 general election. Previously, they audited one race.

One randomly selected precinct in each county will hand count the votes for the Governor’s race to match with the ballot tabulators to ensure the accuracy of the vote. On November 9, the day after the election, Secretary Pate will announce an additional race in a randomly selected precinct in each county.

“This is being done to ensure Iowans of the integrity of the vote,” Secretary Pate said. “Our post-election audits consistently match the ballot tabulators perfectly. Adding another race to the process gives greater protection, transparency and security to the process. We want Iowans to know their vote counts.”

Every ballot tabulator in Iowa undergoes a public pre-election audit to ensure it will count votes accurately on Election Day. Post-election audits are mandatory in all 99 counties following each election.

For more information about election security in Iowa, visit the Secretary of State’s website at sos.iowa.gov. Information about casting your ballot is available at VoterReady.Iowa.gov

Applicants sought for scholarship program

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 9:28 am CDT

Applications are currently being accepted for a scholarship/loan program through the Friends of Henry County Health Center. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage education and future employment in a healthcare field at Henry County Health Center. Applicants must be residents of Henry County, HCHC associates, or a family member of an HCHC associate. The program is designated as a scholarship/loan because the recipient will be required to work at HCHC pending completion of course work, certification, and availability of employment. The scholarship/loan amount will be forgiven over a specified period of employment.

Applications are available at the HCHC Information Desk in the front lobby, high schools located in Henry County, Iowa Wesleyan University, Southeastern Community College, Indian Hills Community College, or Kirkwood Community College. To print the application, go to Friends of Henry County Health Center | Great River Health.

Applicants may enroll in a program of their choice and at the college of their choice; however, the scholarship committee reserves the right to review the program. Funds may be used to pay for tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Completed applications are due by Wednesday, November 30, and may be turned into the HCHC Public Information Department, 407 S. White Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641.

The Friends of HCHC initiated the scholarship/loan program in 1979 to offer financial assistance to students enrolled in a health care field of study.  Numerous scholarships have been awarded to area students in hospital service areas such as nursing, emergency care, laboratory, imaging (radiology), medical records and pharmacy. Friends of Henry County Health Center sponsor an annual soup supper on the first Friday in November to help fund the scholarship. This year’s Soup Supper is scheduled for Friday, November 5th.

For more scholarship information, call 319-385-6524.

Sports, November 2nd

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 9:08 am CDT

High School Volleyball

Holy Trinity Catholic’s season is over after falling in the opening round of the State Tournament to Gladbrook-Reinbeck three sets to one by scores of 20-25, 25-14, 14-25, and 22-25. Presley Myers led the team in kills with 11 followed by Mary Kate Bendlage with 10 with Anna Bendlage being the main distributor for the kills. The Crusaders finished the season with a 29-16 record and Regional Champions and Coach reflected on how important the seniors were as leaders for the team to accomplish what they did this season.

High School Football

The WACO Warriors will face off against Montezuma tomorrow, November 3rd, at home at 7 pm here on KILJ with pregame at 6:45 pm. The Braves are led by senior quarterback Owen Cook who threw for 270 yards and scored eight total touchdowns, seven of which through the air last Friday.

The other matchups to watch for in 8 man football are Remsen St. Mary’s facing off with GTRA. Lenox plays Fremont-Mills and Newell-Fonda goes against Gladbrook-Reinbeck. All of these games will be played Thursday at 7 pm.

In Mt. Pleasant’s district, North Scott faces off against Waverly-Shell Rock and Iowa City Liberty hosts Carlisle Friday night.

Elementary Basketball Tournament

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’s next game will be tonight, November 2nd, as the first game of a home doubleheader against William Woods University with their game starting at 5:30 pm and the men’s game starting at 7:30 pm. Both of these games will be covered on KILJ tomorrow with pregame starting at 5:15 for the women’s game.

The men’s and women’s cross country teams will compete Friday, November 4th, at the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference Cross Country Championship with the men starting at 7 am and women running at 7:45 am.

The Tiger football team will end their season this Saturday, November 5th, on the road against Waldorf University at 3 pm.

Men’s and women’s wrestling gets underway at the Luther Hill Invitational this Saturday, November 5th, at 9 am.

This Day in Sports History

1895 – First organized auto race in the United States was run in Chicago; 6 cars raced over a 52-mile lakefront course; 2 finished because of blizzard conditions.

1969 – 41-year old Detroit right wing Gordie Howe picks up his 19th and final NHL hat trick as the Red Wings beat Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3; Howe is the oldest player to score an NHL hat-trick.

1972 – Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton is unanimously selected National League Cy Young Award winner; as he wins 27 games for Phillies, who as a team win only 59 games.

MP Chamber Exec Resigns

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 2:57 pm CDT

Tuesday afternoon Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Executive Vice President Kristi Perry submitted a letter to the Chamber Board of Director’s as her official resignation from the position she held for the past 7 years. Her last day is November 30. Perry said in the letter that she will be moving on to a new opportunity in December.  The Board Officers will work with the Area Development Commission Board leadership to put together a search committee, and will launch the search for a new Executive Vice President as soon as possible.

 

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 11:56 am CDT

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.

 

Date:   ____11-01-2022_____

 

  _28_      Henry County Inmates

 

 _47_      Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

 _75_     TOTAL

Marianna E. Hackbarth

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 11:06 am CDT

Marianna E. Hackbarth, age 85, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Savannah Heights.

Marianna was born June 5, 1937, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Everett and Edna (Walters) Wright. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1955. Marianna was united in marriage to Ronald F. Hackbarth on December 27, 1956, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. The couple made their home in numerous cities in Iowa, while Ronald explored his teaching and coaching endeavors. Marianna worked as an AV Aide at the Washington Junior High School. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas, for a time before moving to Houston. While in Houston, Marianna worked as a sales associate at Dillard’s for 18 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Marianna has resided in Mount Pleasant for the past nine years.

Marianna is survived by her daughter Teresa (Gene) Charles of Parker, Colorado; daughter-in-law Linda Hackbarth of Woodland Park, Colorado; two granddaughters, Portia (Jason) Hermann of Monument, Colorado, Amanda (Jared) Hall of Guam; two grandsons, Steven (Amanda) Hackbarth of Woodland Park, Colorado, Keiffer (Kateri) Garton of Parker, Colorado; five great granddaughters, a great grandson, a great great grandson; five brothers William (Janice), Walter (Carole), Jim (Deniece), Michael, John (Anne); sister Martha (Tom) Allen; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, son Ronald Steven Hackbarth and sister-in-law Lynn Wright.

Memorial contributions in Marianna’s name may be directed to the Upper Midwest National MS Society, 2829 University Avenue SE, Ste 900, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

MP Early Out

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 9:17 am CDT
The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities is currently experiencing a water main break on E. Henry and Lincoln St. The water will be temporarily shut off from E. Saunders to E. Henry and from N. Jay to N. Adams St. for our water department to make repairs.
This is affecting classes at the Mount Pleasant Middle School so the entire district will have a two hour early out today, Tuesday, November 1.
The Utilities regrets any inconvenience. For questions, please call 319-385-2121 (24 hrs.).

Sports, November 1st

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 6:27 am CDT

High School Volleyball

The Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders come into the State Tournament as the 6th seed and play tonight, November 1st, against Gladbrook-Reinbeck at 8 pm with KILJ on the call with pregame at 7:45.

High School Football

The WACO Warriors will face off against Montezuma Thursday, November 3rd, at home at 7 pm here on KILJ with pregame at 6:45 pm. The Braves are led by senior quarterback Owen Cook who threw for 270 yards and scored eight total touchdowns, seven of which through the air last Friday..

The other matchups to watch for in 8 man football are Remsen St. Mary’s facing off with GTRA. Lenox plays Fremont-Mills and Newell-Fonda goes against Gladbrook-Reinbeck. All of these games will be played Thursday at 7 pm.

In Mt. Pleasant’s district, North Scott faces off against Waverly-Shell Rock and Iowa City Liberty hosts Carlisle Friday night.

The 8 man District 6 All-District Team was released featuring the 1st team, 2nd team, Golden Spike winners given to injured players who didn’t play enough District games to earn the honor and the three MVPs of the District. These were the MVPs:

The Offensive MVP was senior quarterback Evan Kearney from Iowa Valley. Kearney tallied 3,362 total yards and 55 total offensive touchdowns, top 3 in 8 man football, leading Iowa Valley to a 6-3 record on the season.

The Defensive MVP was Drew Diers, senior linebacker for the undefeated WACO Warriors. He leads this stifling defense in tackles with 82 currently on the season with 9 of those being for a loss. He is currently in the top ten for 8 man football in tackles.

The Lineman MVP went to senior Trent Wilkerson from New London. He was a big reason for the Tigers finishing second in conference after leading the offensive line who pushed opponents around for over 2,500 rushing yards on the season.

Elementary Basketball Tournament

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’s next game will be Wednesday, November 2nd, as the first game of a home doubleheader against William Woods University with their game starting at 5:30 pm and the men’s game starting at 7:30 pm.

The men’s and women’s cross country teams will compete Friday, November 4th, at the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference Cross Country Championship with the men starting at 7 am and women running at 7:45 am.

The Tiger football team will end their season this Saturday, November 5th, on the road against Waldorf University at 3 pm

Men’s and women’s wrestling gets underway at the Luther Hill Invitational this Saturday, November 5th, at 9 am.

This Day in Sports History

1913 – Notre Dame upsets Army, 35-13 in the colleges’ inaugural football game; quarterback Gus Dorais (14 of 17 passes, 243 yards, 2 TDs) and receiver Knute Rockne use forward pass effectively.

1924 – Boston Bruins officially join the NHL, becoming the first United States based team to enter the League; Montreal Maroons also join NHL, but only last until 1938.

1994 – Chicago Bulls retire basketball superstar Michael Jordan’s jersey #23 in a 2-hour ceremony at the United Center.