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!

 

 

IowaWINs (Iowa Welcomes Immigrant Neighbors) Holds Annual Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 1:07 pm CDT

IowaWINs (Iowa Welcomes Immigrant Neighbors) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, October 29, at 11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church (902 S Walnut St, Mount Pleasant).  The meeting is open to the public and all supporters are welcome to attend.

The guest speakers for the meeting will be the UNIFY 4-H Club members.  UNIFY stands for Uplifting the Needs of Immigrant Families through Youth leadership.  UNIFY formed earlier in 2022 and has held two public events on the square to bring together community members from all cultures to celebrate together.

Jeff Fager will report on this year’s accomplishments and describe plans for the coming year.

One important business item for the annual meeting is the installation of new officers.  Officers for the coming years are Jeff Fager, President; Sam Riepe, Vice President; Bob Mueller, Secretary; Nancy Tometich, IowaWINs Treasurer; and Tammy Shull, Nutrimos Treasurer.  Nutrimos is a branch of IowaWINs that is a sustaining ministry for immigrants and for the continuing work of IowaWINs.

Following the annual meeting, there will be a potluck luncheon and afterwards, Erica Johnson and Alejandro Murgia-Ortez of Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice will facilitate a bilingual listening session to hear from immigrant families about their hopes and dreams for the future and what types of programs would best support the families.

Symphony Weekend

By Theresa Rose · Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 10:20 am CDT

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra (SEISO) presents the first of their Masterworks Series concerts this season, Towering Footprints, on October 22nd at 7:30 PM at Burlington’s Capitol Theater and October 23rd at 2:00 PM at Ottumwa’s Bridge View Center and 6:30 PM at Iowa
Wesleyan’s Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant. This concert combines a masterpiece with the undiscovered and includes several works by female composers. Prokofiev’s 5th Symphony is the centerpiece of this concert and requires a large orchestra with extra instruments. American composer Joan Tower’s Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman is an invigorating opening to the concert. Finishing the first half are Eric Whitacre’s ballad to fall entitled October and a rediscovered work by the French female composer Mel Bonis as the
Suite in the form of Waltzes. Eric Whitacre’s October will be conducted by newly appointed SESIO fellowship recipient Jilly
Clark. “I’m thrilled with the variety of this program and I think anyone that comes is really going toenjoy it. We combine some well-known composers with some that will be unfamiliar,” said Robert McConnell, Music Director of the SEISO. “I think many people are surprised at how easy it is to enjoy our concerts and how different they are from what they expected.” Tickets to the Masterworks Series concerts in Burlington, Ottumwa and Mt. Pleasant may be purchased at the door or on our website www.seiso.us. Adult tickets are $20. Children/student
tickets (aged 0-22) are free. There is no reserved seating. Make the most of your concert experience by attending the ‘Prelude.’ Music Director Robert McConnell will be on hand 45 minutes before each performance to talk about the programmed
music in depth. ‘Prelude’ is supported through a grant from the Charles W. Rand Memorial Lecture Fund in Burlington and is offered free of charge to all audience members. If you have questions, please contact the SEISO Office at seiso@iw.edu. More information is
available on the SEISO web site at www.seiso.us

From the Henry County Historic Preservation Commission Meeting….

By Theresa Rose · Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 10:11 am CDT

The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday October 19 at the old Pilot Grove No. 6 schoolhouse at East Grove Farms. Pat White announced that the Lincoln Harlan House Museum has a new director, Spencer Barton.  Larry Roth provided an update on the Wayland historic residential district national register nomination project.  There was discussion of a joint project between the Historic Preservation Commission and the Pioneer Cemetery Commission to develope a comprehensive book on the county’s cemeteries.  Commissioner Joel Garretson shared photos taken of Danny Graber’s 1886 Beckwith bank barn to see if the barn would qualify for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.  Mary Savage reported on the recent visit to the Lewelling Quaker Museum by John and Genie Gerdes and friends.  John is the great great great grandson of Ruel Daggs who owned slaves in Missouri that had escaped to Salem through the underground railroad.  Judy Rawson announced  several upcoming history related events in the Winfield Museum; Vintage Toys on November 6 and open house on December 17, and Caroline Lehman announced that a new display on Iowa history will be at the Dover Museum on October 30.  The next meeting will be November 16 at the courthouse. These meetings are open to the public.