On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report for a vehicle roll over on 200th Street near Jewel Avenue, Mount Pleasant. The reporting party was also the driver, a juvenile female from Mount Pleasant, IA. Deputies responded and observed a 2002 GMC Sierra pickup truck laying on its side almost completely on its top in the north side ditch of 200th Street. Upon investigation, it appeared the vehicle was traveling west bound on 200th Street and drifted down into the south ditch for approximately 150-200’ before entering the roadway again and then over into the north ditch where it rolled and came to rest. No injuries were reported at the scene.
Sports, October 20th
High School Volleyball
The WACO Warriors defeated North Mahaska in straight sets last night by scores of 25-17, 25-14, and 25-13 as their offensive attacks got better as the game went on. Grace Coble was everywhere on the court leading the team in assists with Ellah Kissle, Katie Leichty, and Marie Farmer often being on the other end tallying the kills. Leichty was lights out serving in the third set, which allowed the Warriors to run away with the match. They will play Holy Trinity Catholic Monday, October 24th, at Holy Trinity Catholic at 7 pm.
Holy Trinity Catholic will have to defend their home court against the Warriors after defeating Sigourney in straight sets, 25-21, 25-9, and 25-17. 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 defeated Iowa Valley in straight sets by scores of 25-9, 25-13, and 25-9 to move on to their Regional Semifinals. They 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 defended their home court against Wapello last night winning in straight sets 25-20, 25-15, and 25-20. Bradie Buffington led the Wolves in kills with 13 followed by Melina Oepping with 8. Keely Malone paced the team with 23 assists. They will play Burlington Notre Dame as they handily defeated Moravia in straight sets with the closest score being 25-11. Burlington Notre Dame will host the game at 7 pm next Monday with KILJ on the call with pregame at 6:45.
The Mount Pleasant Panthers will play Oskaloosa tonight at 7 pm on the road looking for another upset as Oskaloosa is ranked 12th in Class 4A. KILJ will be on the call with pregame to start at 6:45.
High School Football
First round of the playoffs starts this week 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 this Friday for their playoff game at 7 pm.
The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves have the dubious distinction of playing Don Bosco, who is ranked 3rd in 8-man football, to start their playoff journey this Friday 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 men’s and women’s wrestling schedules have been released with October 21st marking the Iowa Wesleyan Wrestle-Offs with the first competition taking place November 5th at Simpson for both squads. December 7th will be the first home wrestling meet for the women’s team, while the men will have to wait until January 19th. February 18th will be the Heart of America Conference Championships for the men’s team, while February 25th will be the women’s conference championships.
Logan Lucas and Lily Garnsey each earned Continental Athletic Conference honors for Runner-of-the-Week. Lucas was the first Tiger since 1994 to break the 27 mark in the 8,000 meter race with a time of 26:56. This is his second Athlete-of-the-Week honor as a Tiger. Garnsey ran a lifetime best of 21:40 last week as she finished in 17th place at the Indian Hills Invitational. This is her second time winning the award as the Tigers swept it for the week.
The Tiger volleyball team’s next game is Friday, 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 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 Saturday, October 22nd, at Bellevue University at 5 pm.
The men’s soccer team will travel to play Graceland University Saturday, October 22nd, at 3 pm.
This Day in Sports History
1910 – 1st appearance of cork centered baseball in the World Series.
1993 – Highest scoring, longest lasting World Series game – Toronto Blue Jays score 6 runs in 8th inning to defeat Philadelphia Phillies 15-14, in 4 hr-14 min slugfest at Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia.
2004 – MLB American League Championship: Boston Red Sox come back from 0-3 to beat New York Yankees, 4 games to 3.
Senate Candidate Forum
The 2022 midterm elections on November 8 are important but it’s always important to exercise your right to vote. KILJ wants you to be an informed voter. That’s why we will again host your opportunity to learn about the candidates for the Iowa Senate. October 20 Republican Adrian Dickey and Democrat Rich Taylor seeking the Senate District 44 seat will be our guests at 5:30 pm. If you have questions or issues you wish the candidates to address please email them to news@kilj.com or you may call 319-385-8728 ahead of time or during the broadcasts. Join us for this important opportunity to learn more about these candidates.
October 31st, 2022 – November 6th, 2022
Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda
“Feed the Farmer” event to be held this Saturday
Members of the Mt Pleasant Community High School FFA Chapter will once again be participating in a “Feed the Farmer” event this Saturday
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Agri-Center on Winfield Avenue in Mt. Pleasant and Chem Gro at 2952 Salem Road. Sack lunches prepared by the Mt. Pleasant Hy-Vee will be given to the first 100 farmers. Mrs. Jerry Mabeus will be handing out sack lunches with the FFA students at
Chem Gro. The Mabeus family donated funds for the sack lunches. Brady Martin, MPCHS Ag instructor and FFA advisor, commented: “We know Martha Mabeus has prepared her share of meals for her family when they were in the field! We are happy to have her expert help!”
He further commented that his students appreciate the opportunity to support farmers as they complete the harvest and appreciate the community support for their program. The forecast for Saturday looks good but in case of inclement weather, the sacks will be distributed inside the Agri-Center and Chem Gro buildings.
Keokuk Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges
DAVENPORT, IA – John Herman Soper, age 50 of Keokuk, was sentenced today, October 19, 2022, to 19 years in prison following his plea to the charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine and Felon in Possession of a Firearm and
Ammunition. According to court documents, on October 30, 2021, law enforcement responded to a reported disturbance related to Soper threatening a person with a firearm. Officers were aware Soper had active arrest warrants and was involved in recent shots-fired incidents. Officers located Soper and searched him and his vehicle. Soper was in possession of a loaded handgun, cash, and approximately one-quarter pound of ice methamphetamine. Officers had information from numerous sources that Soper was obtaining pound quantities of ice methamphetamine. Because of his prior serious drug convictions, Soper qualified as an Armed Career Criminal and a 15-year mandatory minimum sentence applied. One of Soper’s prior convictions included a previous federal conviction for Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine. United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the
announcement. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Fort Madison Police Department, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Keokuk Police Department, Lee County Narcotics Taskforce, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. In May 2021, the Department of
Justice launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and
strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results
Janet A. Olson
Janet A. Olson, 71, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Henry County Health Center.
Janet was born April 17, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Paul and Miriam (Anderson) Olson. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1970. She worked at Heatilator as a production worker. Janet loved to volunteer her time to many different causes and organizations. She loved animals, especially cats. Janet was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Janet is survived by a sister Jean (Jared) Wilson of Panama City, Florida, a brother Larry Olson of Mount Pleasant, and two nephews Brian and Eric Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Zelda Olson.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Vintage Raven Kitten Haven. www.powellfuneralhomes.com