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Sharon Kay Harper,
Sharon Kay Harper, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of New London, died Monday, October 10, 2022 at Park Place, Mt. Pleasant. She was born August 17, 1948 in Davenport to James and Rose Hurt. She was a graduate of Davenport West High School. On December 7, 1979, she married David Harper in Winfield; they later divorced.
Sharon was a member of the New London Christian Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing crafts and playing games and bingo at Park Place, which has been her home for the past five years; baking; and arts and crafts. When she won at bingo, she saved the prizes for her grandchildren, whom she loved spending time with.
Survivors include her children Melissa Bryan of Mt. Pleasant and Walter (Jessica) Harper of Moberly, Missouri; four grandchildren; and her sister Linda Martin of Bettendorf, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents and ex-husband David.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Burge Cemetery, New London, with Pastor Rod Cooper officiating. A memorial has been established. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Jay Warren to Play Live Organ Accompaniment to “Phantom of the Opera” Silent Film
FAIRFIELD — On October 14, renowned organist Jay Warren will provide live musical accompaniment to the silent film “Phantom of the Opera” at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center as part of the Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series. The 1925 classic stars Lon Chaney in the
title role and is widely considered one of the most influential silent horror films ever made. This will be a special event for movie and music lovers alike, as Warren is considered one of the best organists in the country. He has played for numerous silent films, including “The
Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Nosferatu,” and “Metropolis.” His performances are highly acclaimed and have been described as “spellbinding.”
To set the scene, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center is hosting a 1920’s preshow party beginning at 6:30 pm. Guests are encouraged to wear their best Gatsby styles and enjoy Prohibition era cocktails and mocktails, dance the Charleston, and play blackjack before the performance.
Admission is free! (A voluntary donation will be accepted at the door.) The film will start at 7:30 PM and seating will begin at 7:00 PM. Learn more at fairfieldacc.com.
Pamela Sue Elder Morrison (final arrangements)
Pamela Sue Elder Morrison, 67, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois. She was born November 25, 1954 in Burlington to Lewis Fay and Frances M. Whatley Elder. She was a 1973 graduate of New London High School. Pam married Tim Morrison; they later divorced.
She worked in housekeeping at various care centers and Henry County Health Center. She enjoyed antiques, P Buckley Moss prints, shopping, and especially loved her cat “Liberty”.
Survivors include her sisters, Janice Thornburg of New London and Judy (Ron) Fye of Mt. Pleasant; brother Bruce (Barb) Elder of St. Regis, Montana; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Larry.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM October 22, 2022 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Pastor Nathan Cooper officiating. Visitation will begin at noon with the family receiving friends beginning at 1:00 until the time of the service. Inurnment will follow at Burge Cemetery, rural New London. A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
WMU School Board Meeting Agenda
WINFIELD – MT. UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
~ LIBRARY, W-MU 6:00 p.m. ~ October 12, 2022
Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Public Comment
- Consent Agenda
D1. Minutes, Bills, Financial Reports
D2. Personnel Hirings/Resignations
- Reports
E1. Building Reports
- General Business
F1. Appointment of At-Large Director
F2. Oath of Office
F3. Consider Tuckpointing Bids
F4. Consider Elementary I-Pad Purchase
- Adjournment
Sports, October 11th
Mt. Pleasant JV Football
The Mt. Pleasant Panthers suffered their first loss of the season on the road last night against the Burlington Grayhounds, 14-8. Byers Nealey led the Panthers in tackles with 6.5, followed by Nolan Frueh with 4.5, and Logan Borders with 4. Nealey was getting it done on both sides of the football as he was the leading rusher with 67 yards. The lone score of the game for Mt. Pleasant came on a 4-yard run by Gavin Kerr. Cooper Coleman completed four passes for 93 yards. Payson Coleman caught two of the passes for 57 yards and Phoenix Watson had one catch for 36 yards. The JV team finishes their season with a 3-1 record.
High School Football
The Mt. Pleasant Panthers are looking for their first win of the season as they will travel to play Clinton this Friday, October 14th, at 7:30 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame scheduled to start at 7:15.
WACO will be looking to spoil Tri-County’s senior night, looking to end the regular season with a perfect record. Kickoff scheduled for 7 pm.
Winfield-Mt. Union will be looking to bounce back at home this Friday against English Valleys at 7 pm, as they are still fighting for a playoff spot.
New London will be looking to end the season on a road win against HLV this Friday, game scheduled to start at 7 pm.
Other games in Mt. Pleasant’s district, Burlington will be celebrating senior night against Iowa City Liberty and North Scott will be on the road against Fort Madison, both games scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. Other games in the area, Washington will be at home against Fairfield and Keokuk will travel to play West Burlington.
High School Volleyball
WACO will be at home tonight, October 11th, against Highland at 7:30 pm to celebrate their senior night and the last game of the regular season.
The Mount Pleasant Panthers will be participating in the SEC Tournament today, it is a continuation last Tuesday.
Winfield-Mt. Union will be heading into their last game of the regular season against Wapello today. The Wolves are 21-9 with a 7-0 district record.
Holy Trinity Catholic will be competing the at the Mediapolis Tournament Thursday, October 13th.
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 Tiger women’s soccer team will be celebrating senior day for today’s game at Mediapolis High School where they will host William Penn University at 7 pm.
The men’s soccer team will travel to clash with Culver-Stockton College at 5 pm today.
Alexis Hafenstine was named Continental Athletic Conference Volleyball Defender of the Week. From October 3rd through the 9th, Hafenstine totaled 94 digs for an average of 7.83 digs per set, including a 33-dig performance against Haskell Indian Nations University last Saturday. Tiger volleyball’s next game will be October 13th against Waldorf University at 7 pm on the road.
Men’s and women’s cross-country will be back in action October 14th to compete at the Indian Hills Invitational at 4 pm.
The Tiger football team will look to bounce back Saturday, October 15th, as they face off with Valley City State University at 1 pm.
This Day in Sports History
1924 – The Boston Bruins and the Montreal Maroons were granted NHL franchises.
1925 – The New York Giants played their first NFL game. The Giants lost 14-0 to Providence.
2004 – The Houston Astros won a postseason series for the first time in their 43-year history. They defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-3 in Game 5. The Astros had lost 7 playoff series previously, three of them to Atlanta.
Miller receives Hospital Hero Award from the Iowa Hospital Association
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, [October 11, 2022] – Henry County Health Center’s Matt Miller, DNAP, has received the Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award for demonstrating exceptional commitment to care and service. Miller was one of 12 employees of Iowa hospitals to receive the 2022 recognition.
Since 2007, the Hospital Heroes program has celebrated employees who have acted courageously in a moment’s crisis or who have selflessly served their hospitals and communities throughout their careers. Hospital Heroes are nominated by their peers – more than 30 nominations were submitted this year – and award recipients are selected by other state hospital associations. Hospital Heroes were recognized during the Iowa Hospital Association’s annual meeting in October.
A hospital hero leads by example, finds solutions, and goes above and beyond to help others. As Henry County Health Center’s Director of Anesthesia, Miller does all of that and more. He is known for providing the highest quality patient care with sincerity, compassion and charisma. During the pandemic, Miller’s commitment to patients and community never wavered, coming to work every day to improve the lives of patients while ensuring the highest level of care.
Miller always provides outstanding service, helping whenever needed. This commitment expands to an international level with his organization “Operation Hope Medical Missions” where healthcare volunteers travel to Honduras to provide life-changing surgeries free of charge. Miller is the epitome of a Hospital Hero demonstrating through his actions and character the reason he is in healthcare…to serve others.
The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing hospital and health system interests to business, government and consumer audiences. 117 community hospitals are association members.