Irene Alma Orr Shutt (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 1:13 pm CDT

Irene Alma Orr Shutt, 100, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of New London, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant.

Irene was born January 20, 1922 on a farm in rural Danville, the daughter of Marshall J. and Louisa W. Prehm Orr.  She attended all eight grades in a one room school, Long Creek No. I, and was honored for never being absent or tardy.  She graduated from Danville High School.  On May 24, 1945 she married Arthur Lewis Shutt at her parent’s home in New London.  He died October 31, 2009.

Irene was a longtime member of the New London United Methodist Church.  She belonged to the women’s circles, and taught Sunday School for 20 years.  She was a 50 year member of the New London Order of Eastern Star, holding many offices including Rainbow Advisor. She also was a Girl Scout leader for her daughters Brownie group in early years.  Irene was a 70 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary and did volunteer work at the Danville Care Center for 20 years.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, word search, travelling, and watching the birds and squirrels.

Irene is survived by her daughter Etta Mae Boese of Mt. Pleasant; brother Dale (Joanne) Orr of New London; nieces and one nephew.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a grandson in infancy, sisters Evelyn, Ruby, and Wilma, and a niece and a nephew.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  An Eastern Star ceremony will be included in the service.  Visitation will begin after 9:00 AM Friday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends for one hour prior to the service.  According to her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Elliott Chapel.  Inurnment will be held in Long Creek Cemetery immediately following the service.  A memorial has been established to the New London United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com

Scholarships Support Students Pursuing Pork Industry Careers

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 1:10 pm CDT

Twenty-five college and university students returned to school this fall with $39,000 in scholarships to help support their interest in pork industry careers. The scholarships were provided by the Iowa Pork Foundation; the family of the late Jim Ledger, a Washington County pig farmer; the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA); and the Iowa Purebred Swine Council (IPSC).

 Iowa Pork Foundation scholarships

The foundation awarded scholarships to 10 incoming first-year students and eight returning students this year. It also managed other scholarships, including the Jim Ledger Memorial Scholarship for students planning to return to production agriculture; and the Nelda Christian Graduate Fellowships, presented to one student in the Iowa State University (ISU) College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and to one ISU College of Veterinary Medicine student.

Incoming and returning undergraduate scholarship recipients must be Iowa residents who maintain a 2.5 grade point average and major in an agriculture-related field with an emphasis on swine production.

 All recipients are listed by their hometowns.

First-year students each received $1,000:

  • Atlantic — Paige Jensen, Northwest Missouri State University
  • Creston — Halle Evans, Iowa State University
  • Danville — Britnie Helmick, Southeastern Community College
  • Goldfield — Emily Christensen, Ellsworth Community College
  • Keota — Drew Sieren, Kirkwood Community College
  • Le Mars — Grant Schroeder, Iowa State University
  • Marathon — Clayton Ehlers, Dordt University
  • Oskaloosa — Trent Van Gilst, Dordt University
  • Pierson — Elle Ploeger, South Dakota State University
  • Villisca — Allie Sandin, Iowa State University

Returning students were awarded $2,000 each:

  • Audubon — Grace Christensen, Iowa State University
  • Dubuque — Hannah Schiesl, Iowa State University
  • Klemme — Brielle Smeby, Iowa State University
  • Rock Rapids — Adam Knoblock, Iowa State University
  • Salem — Jacob Stukerjurgen, Iowa State University
  • Sanborn — Paige Dagel, Briar Cliff University
  • Walker — Isaac Wiley, Iowa State University
  • Washington — Gracie Greiner, Iowa State University

The Jim Ledger Memorial Scholarship is $2,000:

  • Crawfordsville — Jacob Eichelberger, Kirkwood Community College

Graduate fellowships are worth $3,000 each:

  • Wesley — Jamie Studer, Iowa State University
  • Arcadia, Ohio — Katyann Graham, Iowa State University

Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) scholarships

IFAA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships, financial awards, and incentives for college-bound Iowa youth seeking a post-secondary education in the area of agriculture.

IPPA and IPSC provided $5,000 in scholarship support through IFAA. These recipients, also listed below by their hometowns, have a strong background in swine projects and activities.

Recipients of $1,000 IPPA scholarships were:

  • Reinbeck — Emma Fleshner, North Iowa Area Community College
  • Rock Rapids — Adam Knoblock, Iowa State University

 Recipients of $1,500 IPSC scholarships were:

  • Columbus Junction — Tate Boysen, Iowa State University
  • Ogden — Ty Heeren, Des Moines Area Community College

 

Sports, September 29th

By Slaten Swords · Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 10:31 am CDT

High School Volleyball

New London beat Central Lee Tuesday in a tough 4 sets by scores of 25-20, 22-25, 25-12, and 25-23. The Tigers were able to contain the senior hitter for the Hawks Makayla Morrison, who had 18 kills in the four sets.  New London travels to take on West Burlington tonight at 5:30 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union clashes with Louisa-Muscatine tonight at home at 7:30 pm. This will be their first game since the Southeast Iowa Super Conference tournament last weekend. Through 23 matches, Keely Malone has 360 assists, and Melina Oepping tallies 141 kills, both team leaders.

WACO travels to play Wapello tonight at 7:30 pm. They are looking for win number 20 for the season.

Holy Trinity Catholic hosts Van Buren County tonight at 7:30 pm. The Crusaders will be looking for their 17th win of the season.

High School Football

The Mount Pleasant Panthers are back at home tomorrow, September 30th, to play Iowa City Liberty, a team ranked in the Top 10 for Class 4A football. The Panthers look to kickstart their offense again and capture their first win of the season in upset fashion. The game will be on KILJ with pregame at 7:15 pm, kickoff at 7:30.

WACO is on the road this week as they face off against Lone Tree, who is fresh off a crushing loss to Winfield-Mt. Union. The Warriors look to go 7-0 after their game on Friday at 7 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union clashes with Tri-County and New London will have a tough game at home against Iowa Valley as they try to bounce from their loss to WACO last week. Both games at 7 pm.

For other games in Mt. Pleasant’s district, North Scott is at home against Burlington and Fort Madison clashes with Clinton both games scheduled for 7:30 pm. Other area games: Washington looks to spoil Solon’s Homecoming game and Fairfield celebrates Homecoming this week as they host West Burlington, games at 7:30 pm.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The women’s soccer team captured their fifth win of the season last night as they shutout Coe College 2-0. It wasn’t until the second half that the offense for the Tigers was able to strike, as Baylee Alvarado scored in the 55th minute off an assist by Desire’ Adams. The second goal would be one Coe College would like to have back as they headed the ball into their own net off a corner kick in the 77th minute. Kylie Mulhern-Guillier had two saves in the net for the Tigers. Their next game will be October 4th as they travel to clash with the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy Eutectics at 4 pm, as they look to extend their win streak to three games.

The Tiger volleyball team’s next game will be tonight, September 29, when they travel to play Stephen College at 6 pm.

The men’s and women’s golf teams will be competing in the Iowa Wesleyan Tiger Classic this morning at 11 am.

The Tiger football team will be looking to get back on track Saturday, October 1st, when they celebrate Homecoming against Mayville State University at 1 pm.

The men’s soccer team looks to get back in the win column October 5th, when they travel to play Missouri Baptist University at 2 pm.

Derek Zander, the Vice-President of Advancement and Athletics, joined us on Tiger Nation this morning and gave a glimpse into his favorite part of the job:

“Is walking down the front row of the bleachers and talking to students. The fact that at a lot of universities the athletic director can kind of be seen as maybe intimidating, unapproachable, and kids may not have the access to him or her and, for me, having that relationship with the kids, getting to know them on a personal basis. Having tough conversations with them in my office about maybe some accountability things that we are struggling with, with him or her, some issues that we are having and then trying to serve as that middle person between them and their coach to help facilitate conversations I think that’s important. So, again the relationships with the kids.”

You can listen to Tiger Nation every Thursday during the school year at 9 am or on our SoundCloud, KILJ Radio, after they air on the radio.

This Day in Sports History

1951 – The first network football game was televised by CBS-TV in color. The game was between the University of California and the University of Pennsylvania.

1957 – The New York Giants played their last game at the Polo Grounds. The next year the Giants were in San Francisco, CA.

1977 – Eva Shain became the first woman to officiate a heavyweight title boxing match. About 70 million people watched Muhammad Ali defeat Ernie Shavers on NBC-TV.

Salem Man Arrested for Assault

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 10:04 am CDT

On September 28, 2022, at approximately 5:28 P.M., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault that had occurred at the 300 block of South Main Street located in Salem.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered the suspect had fled the scene and with the assistance of the Iowa State Patrol was later located south of rural Salem.

Resulting from the investigation, Adam J. Warth, 41, of Salem, Iowa was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault – 3rd or Subsequent Offense – (D Felony), Willful Injury – Causing Serious Injury – (C Felony), Interference With Official Acts – (Serious Misdemeanor), and False Imprisonment (Serious Misdemeanor).

KILJ Hosts Candidates Forums

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 9:25 am CDT

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 House and Senate. October 13 at 5:30 pm. Paul Dennison and I will talk with Democrat Mike Heaton and Republican Jeff Shipley who are running for the District 87 seat in the Iowa House of Representatives.  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.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 6:24 am CDT

AGENDA

 

September 29, 2022

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

Approve Claims

 

9:00 AM Sarah Berndt, CDS Monthly Updates

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

Iowa Wesleyan to Present 2022 Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Inductee at Homecoming

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 6:11 am CDT

Iowa Wesleyan to Present 2022 Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Inductee at Homecoming

Mount Pleasant, IA – September 16, 2022 — Iowa Wesleyan University will present the 2022 Distinguished Alumni and Alumni Service Awards and induct one member into the Iowa Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 1 at 6 pm. The ceremony will take place in the Social Hall of the Howe Student Activity Center during Homecoming Weekend. The public is welcome to attend the awards ceremony by purchasing tickets at iw.edu/homecoming.

The 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Jackie Reszetar ’91.

Jackie Reszetar enlisted in the United States Army in 1992 and spent 21 years serving in public health roles within the military, including Environmental Health Technician and Environmental Science Officer Engineer, before retiring from the military as a Major in 2013. Reszetar continued to serve in public health roles, including becoming the Director of Environmental for the Southern Nevada Health District and serving on the Public Health Accreditation Board. Reszetar has since retired and now serves as an Epilepsy Center for Excellence, Anita Kaufmann Advocate for Epilepsy.

The 2022 Alumni Service Awards will be presented to Dave ’71 and Cathy (Garretson ’71) Helman.

Dave Helman worked with the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons for 27 years, served as Associate Warden at federal prisons in West Virginia and Minnesota, and served as Warden in Minnesota and Illinois before retiring to Salem, Iowa, in 2001. Mr. Helman has since served as the Chairman of the Salem, Iowa Library Building Trust Fund; Chairman for four county Early Childhood Iowa Board of Directors; Chairman for Henry County Adjustment Board; and a member of Healthy Henry County Communities. Mr. Helman has also served as a chairman of the Henry County Democratic Party for nine years, led voter registration efforts on the IW campus, served annually as a Constitution Day speaker and organized the first satellite polling places at IW.

Cathy (Garretson) Helman served in public education for 28 years as an elementary classroom teacher for grades 1-4 and Title I Reading for grades 1-3 in West Virginia, Minnesota, and Illinois before retiring in 2008. Mrs. Helman has since served as President of the Friend of the Salem Crew Public Library and a member of the Salem Library Building Trust Fund. Mrs. Helman currently serves on the Lewelling Quaker Museum Board as Treasurer and docent, and she also continues to support DAR Community service projects in the James Harlan Chapter.

The 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee is Anna (Jones ’12) Zander.

Anna Zander was a two-time All-American at Iowa Wesleyan during a four-year career, making her one of the greatest players in the school’s long and distinguished history of playing women’s basketball. She was the second player in school history to receive NAIA First Team All-American honors and was a three-time First Team All-Midwest Collegiate Conference selection. Zander finished her career as the school’s all-time leader in assists and steals and also ranks fourth in school history in scoring and fifth in rebounding. She also was a member of three Tiger teams to advance to the NAIA National Tournament and, as a sophomore, was a starter on IW’s record-setting team that finished 27-8 and advanced to the Elite 8 at nationals.

Fairfield Chamber Hosts Candidate Forum

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at 4:05 pm CDT

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate’s Forum on Tuesday, October 11th at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. Doors will open at 5:00 pm with the event beginning at 5:30PM.

Due to redistricting, Jefferson County is now represented by two different house districts. House District 87 has incumbent Jeff Shipley being challenged by Mike Heaton. House District 88 has Helena Hayes and Lisa Ossian on the ballot. State Senate District 44 will finish up the evening with incumbent Adrian Dickey and opponent Rich Taylor.

Schedule:

5:30 – 6:30 pm – Jeff Shipley and Mike Heaton

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Helena Hayes and Lisa Ossian

7:30 – 8:30 pm – Adrian Dickey and Rich Taylor

This event is free and open to the public. Questions may be submitted to the Chamber by emailing info@fairfieldiowa.com or calling 641-472-2111. Questions will be approved by the Chamber Board. This forum will not be a debate, but an opportunity for each candidate to show their position on key issues.

The public also encouraged to attend the Jefferson County Farm Bureau’s County Supervisor Forum on Monday, October 10th at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center beginning at 7PM.

For more information, please contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111.