Sports, October 4th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 at 7:58 am CDT

High School Cross Country

The Mount Pleasant boy’s and girl’s cross-country teams competed at Hillcrest Academy yesterday. The boys team placed 5th out of 8 teams with a time of 1:34:50. Ben Carthey led the way for the Panthers finishing in 6th with a time of 17:21. Jude Dykstra was the next finisher for the Panthers with a time of 18:39 giving him 20th. Tyler Johnson and Jonathan Hough finished in 31st and 32nd, respectively. Coleman Mowery captured 35th, Gabe Feldmann finished in 38th, and Isaac Rynders finished in 40th. Chase Lauman helped Pella to a first-place finish by running the top time of 16:31.

The girls team captured 4th out of 6 teams with a total time of 1:56:35. Isabelle Meador was the top runner for the Panthers with a time of 21:54 that was good enough for 9th place. Alexis Wagner and Audrey Lord were the next finishers at 20th and 21st, respectively. Ella McNamee and Aliya Graber finished back-to-back in 29th and 30th. Jayden Housh rounded out the day for the Panthers finishing in 32nd.

Mt. Pleasant JV Football

The Panthers defense showed up last night at home against Columbus Junction posting a shutout led by Cooper Kleinkopf who had 4.5 tackles. The offense was no slouch either as the Panthers ran for 232 yards with Landon Seymour and Drake Biesler finding the endzone. Additionally, Cooper Coleman was terrific throwing the football as he tallied 154 yards and 3 touchdowns.  Payson Coleman, William Birdsell, and Phoenix Watson each had a touchdown. The JV Team is now 3-0 on their season and they travel to play the Burlington Greyhounds October 10th at 6 pm.

High School Football

The Mount Pleasant Panthers are celebrating Homecoming this Friday, October 7th, against the Burlington Greyhounds. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm with pregame to start at 7:15, here on KILJ.

Winfield-Mt. Union is in a big matchup this Friday as the Wolves travel to play WACO. The Wolves come into the game with a 5-2 record, while the Warriors are still undefeated at 7-0. The game is scheduled to start at 7 pm.

The New London Tigers will be celebrating senior night this Friday against Lone Tree at 7 pm.

In Mount Pleasant’s district, North Scott is at home against Clinton, and Fort Madison will be traveling to play Iowa City Liberty, both games scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. In other area games, Fairfield hosts Solon and Washington travels to play Keokuk, both games scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.

High School Volleyball

Winfield-Mt. Union travels to WACO to face off against the Warriors tonight in a rematch from earlier in the season when the Wolves won in straight sets. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.

Holy Trinity Catholic’s next game will be senior night when they host Central Lee tonight, October 4th, at 7:30 pm.

The SEC Volleyball tournament hosted by Washington begins tonight. Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield, Keokuk, Fort Madison, and Burlington will all be competing as well.

The New London Tigers next game will be Thursday, October 6th, against Fort Madison.

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 game tonight against Faith Baptist Bible College was cancelled and will not be rescheduled. They will be in action this Friday and Saturday when they travel to participate in CAC Classic where they will have 5 matches in 2 days.

The Men’s golf team will be competing in day 2 of the Central Invite today with Tee time scheduled for 9 am.

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

The Tiger football team will be at home Saturday, October 8th, to face off against Dickinson State University at 1 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1895 – The first U.S. Open golf tournament took place in Newport, RI. Horace Rawlins, 19 years old, won the tournament.

1987 – NFL owners used replacement personnel to play games despite the player’s strike.

2001 – Rickey Henderson (San Diego Padres) scored his 2,246th career run to break Ty Cobb’s major league record.

 

Shae Matthew McCabe (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 at 5:46 am CDT

Shae Matthew McCabe, 43, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from injuries sustained in an accident.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 3:00 pm at the Cider House in Fairfield,  with a meal to follow.  A memorial fund for Shae’s children has been established at Community 1st Credit Union in Fairfield.  Checks may be taken directly to Community 1st Credit Union or mailed to 2216 256th Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Feel free to honor Shae by wearing Iowa Hammers, Stars and Stripes, or any other wrestling apparel.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements

Peggy Jean Rice

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 1:25 pm CDT

Peggy Jean Rice, 69, of Mount Pleasant passed Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Arbor Court.

Peggy was born October 9, 1952, the daughter of Dennis and Martha Combs.  She graduated from Burlington High School.  On May 21, 1970, Peggy was united in marriage to Ronald Rice.  She managed the Homeless Shelter in Burlington for many years.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Veronica (Charles) Gonzalez of Burlington; her son, Matthew (Melody) Rice of Antioch, California; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister Julie Anderson of Mount Pleasant; and three brothers, Teddy Combs, Danny Combs, and Duffy Combs all of Burlington.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date.  The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant is caring for Peggy and her family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Single Vehicle Crash

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 1:16 pm CDT

October 2, at approximately 11:41PM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a single vehicle rollover near Mile Marker 45 on U.S. Highway 218 near to Mount Pleasant. After an investigation, it was found that the driver, Kathy Bridget Hensley-Birky of Cedar Rapids, was driving northbound on U.S. Highway 218.  She apparently fell asleep while driving.  The vehicle went off the roadway and drove off into the median striking a cable barrier. After striking the cable barrier, the vehicle rolled several times. The driver was transported to the Henry County Health Center for possible serious injuries. The vehicle was a total loss. The Mount Pleasant Police Department, Henry County Paramedics, and Mount Pleasant Fire all assisted with this accident. Hensley-Birky received a citation for failing to maintain control of a motor vehicle.

Argument Turns Physical Two Arrested

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 1:12 pm CDT

On October 1st, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a physical altercation in the 100-block of West 2nd Street in Wayland, IA.  It was reported the altercation was between family members.  An investigation into the situation determined, an argument between Genesis Chacon and Faviola Chacon turned physical.

As a result of the investigation Genesis Chacon, 28 of Wayland, and Faviola Chacon, 18 of Wayland, were arrested.  Both parties were charged with Assault causing Bodily Injury, serious misdemeanors.

 

***A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.****

Jacob Fett

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 9:48 am CDT

Jacob Bruce Fett, 43, of Hillsboro, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his home.

He was born March 1, 1979, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the son of Jimmy Ray and Janet (Haynes) Fett.

Jacob was a 1997 graduate of Harmony High School. He was employed as a Leadman at Dexter Laundry for 20 years where he enjoyed working and playing practical jokes on friends. He married Jacque Rae McDowell in February of 2002.

As a youth, he played baseball and collected ball cards. Classmates remember his shy nature, sharp mind, mad math and science skills, his love of hacky sack and ping pong tournaments in his basement. He was their homecoming king. As an adult, he collected blu-ray movies, vinyl records, and CDs. He enjoyed shooting pool, listening to music and having a good time with friends. He was an avid bargain shopper and loved a good deal.

He loved being outdoors, sometimes even falling asleep in front of a bonfire under the stars. He was a skywatcher and bought his children a telescope for Christmas so they could enjoy this activity together. He loved to ride his motorcycle and take his daughter on rides. He enjoyed spending time shooting guns with his son and throwing boomerangs. In his later years, he could often be found wrenching under the hood of a car.

Survivors include his mother: Janet Fett; brother: Jeremy Fett; sister: JennaLee (Jesse) Short, all of Bonaparte, Iowa; daughter: Jacey Fett; son: Jackson Fett, both of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; and nieces: Jaegan and Jaylee Short of Bonaparte, Iowa. Also surviving are uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father: Jim; brother: Benji Fett; sister-in-law: Oralia Fett; grandparents: Carole Jean and John Haynes and cousins: Zachary and Jonathan Batten.

His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Chad Welch officiating. Casual dress please.

Burial of cremains will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory and mailed to: JennaLee Short, P.O. Box 244, Bonaparte, Iowa, 52620.

Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

IMPACT Gallery Featured Artist

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8:14 am CDT

Kim Kingery is the featured artist for October and November at the Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT gallery in the Public Library. Kingery is a Southeast Iowa photographer and a 1998 MPCHS graduate.

Kingery earned her BA in General Education/Art with a minor in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri. She’s the mother of one boy, a school bus driver, and photography/small business owner.

Kim has been a photographer for nearly her entire life. After having her son, she decided that “I needed to dive back in, showing him to always follow your passions in life.”

One of the main things that she hopes to come out of her photography work is to show her son that he should “always follow his passions in life.”

She said, “I liked to take pictures of friends, family, various activities, and objects. Not much has changed in that aspect, except changes from film to digital photography.”

For subject matter, Kim explains that “I shoot whatever catches my eye; I’m generally more of a realist.”

“I often catch a variety of images that include landscapes, wildlife, old barns, and architecture — the oddities on the backroads of SE Iowa,” she stated.

On Kim’s bucket list is to travel to other states searching for the interesting and unique to photograph. In the meantime her photography business finds her capturing memories for families or being out photographing locally to preserve images that catch her eye.

Her passion for photography is inspired by the belief that “Photos are lasting memories for when OUR memories fade.”

Kim Kingery’s photography exhibit will be on free public display through November at the Mount Pleasant Public Library during regular business hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am – 8 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm.

Those interested in contacting Kim for photography work or to purchase her photos for sale can contact her email at 287clayton@gmail.com or her website at www.287clayton.com.

Gallery space for this exhibit is provided by the Public Library with the display supported by the Enhance Henry County Foundation.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8:13 am CDT

AGENDA

October 4, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Resolution Approving Bid for Grade to HMA Pavement Project ER(92)

on New London Road (X23) near Lowell

10:00 Adams Kerns, Elected Official Bond Information

Approve Resolution for Inter-Transfer of Funds from

Community Betterment to Secondary Road

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates