Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Special Session & Work Session

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 24th, 2022 at 7:00 am CDT

 

Date  Monday, October 24, 2022   6:00 PM

Mount Pleasant Community School District:  High School Media Center

  1.    Call to Order
    2.     Roll Call
    3.     Approval of Agenda
    4.  Consideration to Approve Inter-District Agreement for Virtual Learning (Motion)
    5.     Closed Session authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required
    or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student (Motion)
    6.      Action regarding recommended discipline of a student (Motion)
    7.      Adjournment

 

Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Work Session

Date  Monday, October 24, 2022  6:00 PM (following Special Session)

Mount Pleasant Community School District:   High School Media Center

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Approval of Agenda
  4. Facilities Master Planning Discussion
  5. Adjournment

MP All State Music Results

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 at 9:04 am CDT

Mount Pleasant Community High School had several music students named to the 2022 Iowa All-State Choir and Orchestra based on auditions held Saturday at Washington High School.

Ethan Sexauer, a senior violinist, was selected to the All-State Orchestra for the fourth time. Chosen to the All-State Choir were Robbie Heaton, Natalie McCormick, and Tien Nguyen with Brandon Burtlow selected as an alternate.

These students will join other selectees from around the state to participate in the Iowa High School Music Association’s All-State Music Festival November 17-19 in Ames.

Dean W. Messer (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 at 8:57 am CDT

Dean W. Messer, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his residence.

A funeral service for Dean will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 25, at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Jeffery A. McPheron of the Trenton/Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches will officiate. Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery, rural Rome, IA. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Monday at the funeral home. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM.

Memorials may be directed to the family. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com

Dean William Messer was born October 11, 1940 in rural Rome, IA. He was the son of Harry and Iru (Christner) Messer. He attended school in Mt. Pleasant and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1959. On August 6, 1962 at the former Prairie Gem Methodist Church, rural Mt. Pleasant, Dean was united in marriage to Karen Esther Young. Mrs. Messer preceded in death on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant.

Dean was a longtime area farmer. Working on his dad’s farm growing up, Dean was a farmhand for a few years until he began to work on his father-in-law’s farm. He continued on his farms and still had an active part in them at the time of his death. He was a member of the Farm Bureau. When time permitted, Dean loved to hunt and fish, especially on the Skunk River near Rome.

Those thankful for sharing in Dean’s life include his 2 children – Laura Burden and her husband Duane of Columbus Junction, IA and Mark Messer of Mt. Pleasant; a sister – Marla Conner and her husband Frank of Winfield; 7 grandchildren – Danielle Burden, Leslie (Duane) Coffman, Joshua (Samantha) Burden, Emily Burden, Bryce (Hailey) Messer, Lucas Messer and Kallie Messer, and 11 great grandchildren – Wyatt, Collin & Reece Coffman, Evelyn Arnold, Lilly Burden, Raven Dougherty, Jackson Kirby, Casanova  & Journey Huss, Soren Scott and Navy Messer.

Dean’s parents, wife and 2 sisters – Merna Royer and Marydel Fleagle precede him in death.

Sports, October 23rd

By Slaten Swords · Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 at 2:19 am CDT

WACO Football

The WACO Warriors cruised through their first round playoff matchup as they defeated the Martensdale-St. Marys Blue Devils 57-14. The Warriors scored five touchdowns in the opening quarter in large part due to a defense that intercepted the Blue Devils five times in the game. Simeon Reichenbach had a total of four touchdowns on the day, three rushing and one receiving, with an interception on the defensive side of things. Louden Huisenga rushed for a touchdown and Ty Egli caught a touchdown pass. Isaac Oswald rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two touchdowns. They will play next Friday, October 28th, at 7 pm.  

High School Football Scores

Gladbrook-Reinbeck 46, New London 14

Montezuma 44, Iowa Valley 42

Don Bosco 48, Winfield-Mt. Union 18

Grinnell 27, Fairfield 20

Solon 41, Keokuk 7

Washington 27, West Burlington 6

Iowa City Liberty 42, Clinton 7

Fort Madison 28, Burlington 24

North Scott 49, Mt. Pleasant 10

High School Volleyball

The WACO Warriors will play Holy Trinity Catholic Monday, October 24th, at Holy Trinity Catholic at 7 pm. The Crusaders did beat WACO earlier in the year 2 sets to 1 with Mary Kate Bendlage tallying 12 kills in the match.

New London will be at home to play Belle Plaine at 7 pm with Jeff Broeg on the call on KILJ 98.5 FM next Monday.

Winfield-Mt. Union will play Burlington Notre Dame as they will host the game at 7 pm next Monday with KILJ on the call with pregame at 6:45.

The SEC released its All-Conference teams with senior setter for Mt. Pleasant Tristian Shull being named 1st team. Senior Andrea Lopereato and Freshman Addison Clark were honorable mentions. Madison Helling, Elaina Holtkamp, Addison McGehearty, Courtney Raub, Emma Starr, Kylie Walderbach, Jersey Beachy, Jacara Ivey, Kate Schimmelpfennig, and Tristian Shull were named Academic All-SEC for Mt. Pleasant. 

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 volleyball team defeated Crowley’s Ridge College in straight sets by scores of 25-18, 25-19, and 25-18 on Friday. However, yesterday was a different story as the Tigers fell in straight sets to Florida College and Florida National University. Their next game will be on the road as they face off against Monmouth College at 7 pm on October 26th.

The Tiger football team bounced back in a big way clobbering Presentation College 49-22 yesterday. Gavin Esquivel threw for 437 yards and 5 touchdowns with three of them going to Jaden Harris. Defensively, the Tigers had three interceptions going to Gavin DePedro, Jarius Evans, and Jakim Brock who returned his for a touchdown. The Tigers will be back at home next Saturday, October 29th, to take on Dakota State University at 1 pm.

The women’s soccer team fell to Bellevue yesterday by a score of 2-0. The Tigers offensively managed only two shots on goal. They will play Waldorf next Saturday, October 29th, at 1 pm as that will conclude their regular season.

This Day in Sports History

1921 – Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines, 7-6 at Hagemeister Park, Green Bay, WI.

1945 – American baseball player Jackie Robinson signs contract with Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of Brooklyn Dodgers.

2000 – “Monday Night Miracle”, down 30-7 at the end of the third quarter, New York Jets pull together an improbable comeback with 4 touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth quarter, eventually defeating the Miami Dolphins 40-37 in overtime.

 

 

October 24th, 2022 – October 30th, 2022

By Lora Roth · Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at 1:59 am CDT
10/24/22
Irene Norris
10/24/22
Jim Morrison
10/24/22
Nathan Stroud
10/24/22
Brandon Swailes
10/24/22
Kelly Andermann - 32
10/24/22
Terry Beachy
10/25/22
Gavin Christner
10/25/22
Lee Davis
10/25/22
Susan Metcalf
10/25/22
Mark Meyer
10/25/22
Jeanne Mulford
10/25/22
Kristal Olivas
10/25/22
Danielle Scott
10/25/22
Christopher
10/25/22
Justin Watznauer
10/25/22
Loren Jacobs - 12
10/25/22
Scot Lamm - 50
10/26/22
Gloria Bishop
10/26/22
Ashley Cole
10/26/22
Steve Heise
10/26/22
Brock Palar
10/26/22
Jerald Ruschill
10/26/22
Bev Alderson
10/26/22
Abraham Bly
10/26/22
Ethel Garmore
10/27/22
Knox Caulk
10/27/22
Alex Huisman
10/27/22
Grant Beschorner
10/27/22
Alecia Clouse
10/27/22
Sara Maher
10/27/22
James Ogles-Tish
10/28/22
Jim Andrews
10/28/22
Emily Hunold
10/28/22
Patrick Canby
10/28/22
Gabriel Feldmann
10/28/22
Janni Fitzpatrick
10/28/22
Gary See
10/29/22
Merilee Donnolly
10/29/22
Brian Smith
10/29/22
Anna Greenier
10/29/22
Diane Behrends
10/29/22
Ellen Miller
10/29/22
Sarah Lauer
10/29/22
Trent Richards
10/29/22
Emryck Swanson
10/30/22
Samantha Decker
10/30/22
Shyanne Johnston
10/30/22
Elijah Franklin
10/30/22
Houi Keomala
10/30/22
John Warning

Local High School Football Scores

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at 12:46 am CDT

WACO 57, Martensdale-St. Marys 14

Gladbrook-Reinbeck 46, New London 14

Montezuma 44, Iowa Valley 42

Don Bosco 48, Winfield-Mt. Union 18

Grinnell 27, Fairfield 20

Solon 41, Keokuk 7

Washington 27, West Burlington 6

Iowa City Liberty 42, Clinton 7

Fort Madison 28, Burlington 24

North Scott 49, Mt. Pleasant 10

Sports, October 21st

By Slaten Swords · Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 1:20 pm CDT

High School Volleyball

The Mount Pleasant Panthers fell to the Oskaloosa Indians last night in straight sets by scores of 25-10, 25-19, and 25-17. Oskaloosa will play North Scott next Tuesday for the Regional Championship. Mt. Pleasant struggled early dealing with Oskaloosa’s serving ability but as Coach Streeter said after the game, his team was able to get the hang of it as the game went on. With the loss, the Panther volleyball season is over.

The WACO Warriors will play Holy Trinity Catholic Monday, October 24th, at Holy Trinity Catholic at 7 pm. The Crusaders did beat WACO earlier in the year 2 sets to 1 with Mary Kate Bendlage tallying 12 kills in the match.

New London will be at home to play Belle Plaine at 7 pm with Jeff Broeg on the call on KILJ 98.5 FM next Monday.

Winfield-Mt. Union will play Burlington Notre Dame as they will host the game at 7 pm next Monday with KILJ on the call with pregame at 6:45.

High School Football

The first round of the playoffs for 8-man football starts tonight with WACO hosting Martensdale-St. Marys at 7 pm. The Warriors will be leaning on Simeon Reichenbach to lead the offensive rushing attack. KILJ will be on the call with pregame to start at 6:45.

The Mount Pleasant Panthers will play their season finale against North Scott on the road at 7:30 pm.

The New London Tigers will be traveling to play Gladbrook-Reinbeck tonight for their playoff game at 7 pm.

The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves will play Don Bosco, who is ranked 3rd in 8-man football, to start their playoff journey tonight at 7 pm.

In Mt. Pleasant’s district, Fort Madison will be home against Burlington and Clinton will travel to play Iowa City Liberty, both games will start at 7:30 pm. Other area games, Fairfield celebrates senior night against Grinnell, Keokuk celebrates senior night against Solon, and Washington looks to send the seniors out on a win as they face off against West Burlington, all of these games scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.

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 volleyball team’s next game is this afternoon, October 21st, as they start a CAC Classic against Crowley’s Ridge College at 2 pm.

The Tiger football team will be back in action tomorrow, October 22nd, as they travel to play Presentation College at 1 pm.

The women’s soccer team is 7-7 on the season and their next game will be tomorrow at Bellevue University at 5 pm.

The men’s soccer team will travel to play Graceland University tomorrow at 3 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1973 – Fred Dryer of the then Los Angeles Rams becomes the first player in NFL history to score two safeties in the same game.

1976 – NY Knicks retire 1st number, # 19, Willis Reed.

1979 – Ozzie Newsome begins an NFL streak of 150 consecutive game receptions.

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES GRAND MARSHALS FOR THE HOLIDAY PARADE

By Theresa Rose · Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 1:09 pm CDT

MOUNT PLEASANT— In honor of their retirement and their support of the Mount Pleasant community, Jim and Marlene DePriest have been named the Grand Marshals for the annual Holiday Parade. The parade will take place on Thursday, December 1 at 5:15 pm through downtown Mount Pleasant.

“We can’t think of anyone more deserving than Mr. and Mrs. D to serve as the Grand Marshals. But of course, they only agreed if we let the students march with them. So, the DePriests and their students will be leading the parade this year” said Kristi Perry of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance.

The theme for this year’s parade will be “Christmas Movies.” Last year, the Christmas Vacation float was a huge hit so we hope that everyone will pick out their favorite Christmas movie and put together a fun entry. If you plan to be in the parade, please contact the Chamber for the details and to get registered.

The Chamber has added a new twist to this year’s parade. There will be a stage set up on Monroe Street near Central Park where Mark Hempen will serve as our emcee and will be announcing the entries this year. Come downtown early, get your spot and enjoy some beautiful Christmas music while you wait for the parade to begin.

The parade will begin on Jefferson behind the Methodist Church and will head south on Jefferson to Monroe Street. They will turn and go one block east to Main Street. The parade proceeds back north to the church and will end at Saunders Street. The beautiful Central Park in downtown Mount Pleasant will be the perfect place to watch for Santa to arrive!