Bertha P. Schadt

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at 7:11 pm CDT

Bertha P. Schadt, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, September 23, 2022 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.

The funeral service for Mrs. Schadt will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Chaplain Donald E. Combs of Hospice Compassus will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 7 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon to 1PM on Wednesday prior to the funeral service.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to All God’s Creatures of Mt. Pleasant. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Schadt, the former Bertha Plummer, was born March 31, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of William Milton and Ida Bernice (Newman) Plummer. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1951. On October 3, 1951 in Iowa City, Bertha was united in marriage to James Kenneth Schadt. Mr. Schadt died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at their home in Mt. Pleasant.

Bertha spent her early years in marriage raising her family. In 1965, she went to work for the Emerson Electric Company in Mt. Pleasant. In 1971, Bertha took a position with Don Whaley’s Land Fill, remaining there until 1984. She then became a Home Health Aide for the Henry County Health Department, retiring in 1997 at age 65.

In her spare time, Bertha enjoyed crocheting. She also helped her husband Jim raise a large garden and canned much of what they grew.

Those thankful for sharing in Bertha’s life include a son – Jim (Melody) Schadt of Mt. Pleasant, a daughter – Linda (Greg) Allred of Mt. Pleasant;  a son-in-law, David Brower of Mt. Pleasant; 2 brothers – Marvin (Barb) Plummer of Madisonville, KY and Halvor (Diane) Plummer of Burlington; a sister – Charlotte (Richard) Allen of Marion, IA; a sister-in-law, Darlene Gholson of Mt. Pleasant; 6 grandchildren – Jesse (Jamie), Charity (John), Jamie (Scott), Matthew (Giselle), Nathan and Rob; 12 great grandchildren – Kaden, Hailey, Maddie, Jayton, Cole, Jensyn, Scarlett, Savannah, Calysta, Kearrah, Jayden and Cole, and 1 great great grandchild – Rowen.

Her parents, husband, a daughter – Martha Brower, 3 brothers – Charles, Bill and Leo Plummer, a sister – Phyllis Parker; a grandson – Nicholas and a brother and sister in infancy precede Bertha in death.

 

MP Band Has Good Weekend

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at 8:58 am CDT

The Mount Pleasant High School Marching Band had a very successful Saturday at two competitions in Marion. In the morning at Linn-Mar High School they placed third in a very competitive class 3A and received a caption award for Best Color Guard. In the evening the Panther Marching Band competed at Marion High School and won every award possible, taking top honors in 3A and winning caption awards for Best Color Guard, Best Winds, Best Drumline and Best Drum Majors. The evening was highlighted by Mount Pleasant winning the honor of Best Band in all classes.

Next up for Mount Pleasant will be traveling to Mark Twain High School in Center, Missouri  October 1 for a contest that will include parade, indoor drumline and color guard competitions plus the usual field show competition.

Sports, September 24th

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 10:22 pm CDT

High School Football Recap

The Mount Pleasant Panthers fall to 0-5 on the season after falling to District opponent, Fort Madison, 46-0. The Panther defense did an impressive job in the first half holding the Bloodhounds to only 12 points including a couple stops deep inside their own zone, but it truly came down to the fact that the Panther offense could not gain any ground throwing the football. Unfortunately, it was not all that surprising as the Bloodhounds have a defense that came into the game allowing less than 10 points a game. Injuries plagued the team as two starting linemen were out and Payton Hagans was unable to play, as well. The Panthers will look for their first win to come against Iowa City Liberty next Friday at home.

WACO celebrated Homecoming with a perfect record still intact after they defeated New London 43-14. The Warriors scored the first 35 points of the game with five of their touchdowns coming on the ground. Simeon Reichenbach ran for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dom Lopez threw for a touchdown and Borden Pickle ran for 59 yards and a touchdown.

Winfield-Mt. Union demolished Lone Tree 54-14 for their Homecoming night. Cam Buffington led the way for the Wolves rushing for 163 yards and 3 touchdowns. Abram Edwards added 2 more touchdowns on the ground and as a team the Wolves rushed for 306 yards.

Iowa City Liberty 20, North Scott 16

Burlington 42, Clinton 30

Grinnell 28, Washington 21

Fairfield 16, Keokuk 15

High School Volleyball

The Southeast Iowa Super Conference tournament finals commence tonight at 5 pm with Winfield-Mt. Union takes on New London in the first round and WACO will face off against Holy Trinity Catholic. West Burlington will clash with Wapello and Burlington Notre Dame will face off against Central Lee.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The Tiger volleyball team battled hard against Culver-Stockton but lost in straight sets by scores of 25-12, 25-23, and 25-23. Malie DaMate continued her dominance leading the team in kills with 10 adding 10 assists to go along with it. Leamaris Fuentes led the Tigers in assists with 15 on the day. Iowa Wesleyan’s next game will be September 29 against Stephen College at 6 pm. 

The women’s soccer team defeated Waldorf today 2-1 to tally their fourth victory of the season. It was a comeback effort as Waldorf led 1-0 after the first half. Jacqueline Campos and Baylee Alvarado scored within three minutes of each other and the defense didn’t allow another goal. The Tigers next game will be September 28th when they travel to play Coe College at 5 pm.

The men’s soccer team tied Waldorf 1-1 in a highly defensive matchup. Waldorf had the 1-0 lead late and it appeared as though that would be enough until Richard Arch scored in the 87th minute leading to the final score. Their next game will be Tuesday, September 27th, against Hannibal-LaGrange University at Mediapolis at 7:30 pm.    

The Tiger football team fell to Dakota State University 24-7. It was a tough day through the air for the Tigers as Zach Chevalier tossed two interceptions on the day. Askia Moses led the way on the ground with 73 rushing yards, and Parker Heidt scored the lone touchdown on the day for the Tiger offense. Jeremiah Pauling led the way in tackles with 14 total tackles and 5 tackles for a loss. Comal Phillips captured the lone sack of the game for the Tiger defense. Iowa Wesleyan’s next game will be Saturday, October 1st, when they celebrate Homecoming against Mayville State University at 1 pm.

Men’s and women’s golf will be participating in the Purple Cup on Saturday and Sunday, both Tee offs scheduled for 12:30 pm.

Men’s and women’s cross country competed at the Grand View Viking Invitational today. The top finisher for the men’s team was Logan Lucas who finished in 50th with a time of 29:09. Daron Jackson finished in 72nd, Gannon McNamee in 105th, and Andrew Huhuyana finished in 111th. 

The women’s team finished in 9th out of 11 teams. Faith Younce was the best finisher for the Tigers with a time of 21:57 and that was good enough for 32nd. Allison Morris finished in 39th, Lilly Garnsey in 58th, Lidia Pamos in 78th, and Teya Hawkins finished in 83rd place. The next competition for both the men’s and women’s cross-country teams will be October 8th at the Seminole Valley Stampede.

This Day in Sports History

1920 – Future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth becomes first to hit 50 home runs in a MLB season

1922 – St Louis Cardinals future Baseball Hall of Fame infielder Rogers Hornsby sets National League HR mark at 42

1930 – Portsmouth beats Brooklyn in 1st NFL game played under floodlights

Bertha P. Schadt

By Theresa Rose · Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 8:13 pm CDT

Bertha P. Schadt, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, September 23, 2022 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com

Daniel Tousignant (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 8:11 pm CDT

Daniel Tousignant, 82, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic.

Dan was born June 27, 1940, in Negaunee, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Maltby) Tousignant. He graduated from high school and joined the National Guard. In 1960, Dan moved to southeast Iowa. On July 22, 1961, he was united in marriage to May Lou Krogmeier at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton, until her death 1987. He was then united in marriage to Donna Rhodes on October 29, 1988, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Dan farmed and worked for General Electric for 32 years. He was a scrap iron dealer and played guitar in numerous bands. Dan was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and was a charter member of St. Alphonsus Knights of Columbus. He was inducted to the Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Music was his passion, he opened for many notable country music stars during his time on the road. Dan was also in bowling league, baseball league, enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, jigsaw puzzles and 50’s western movies.

He was a man of all trades and a master of none.

Dan is survived by his wife Donna; four children, Cindy (Gary Sr.) Ruth of Mount Pleasant, Theresa (Russell) Ross of Lykens, PA, Belinda Tousignant of Salem, Arthur (Heidi) Tousignant of Mount Pleasant; three step-children Michelle (Jamie) Ellis of Hannibal, MO, Bob Diamond of Mount Pleasant, Ken Diamond of Danville; 27 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; four siblings Judy Keast, Sr Joan Tousignant, Armene Walsh, and Mike Tousignant.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Mary Lou; grandson Gary Ruth II; five siblings Alfred Tousignant, Beulah Vickers, Elaine Brock, June Ashby, Germaine Tousignant; nephew Shawn Coin and niece Jean Van Tatenhove.

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Father Paul Connolly will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Family will greet friends from 4:00 until the Vigil Service begins at 7:00 p.m. The service will be live streamed at Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at our website www.powellfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers a general memorial fund has been established. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Dan and his family.

 

September 26th, 2022 – October 2nd, 2022

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 1:07 am CDT
09/26/22
Urie Rose
09/26/22
Donna Deerdorf
09/26/22
Amanda McDaniel
09/26/22
Ryan & Natalie Duffie
09/27/22
Martha Allen
09/27/22
Lucy Lance
09/27/22
Deb and Dave Kempker
09/28/22
Dave Adams
09/28/22
Loraine Baccam (Patel)
09/28/22
Dixie Crane
09/28/22
Ashley Eaves
09/28/22
Marriane Williams
09/29/22
Michael Fitzpatrick
09/29/22
Paul Gugeler
09/29/22
Kaiden Hughell
09/29/22
Leah Roberson
09/29/22
Michael Tometich
09/29/22
Ralph Matthews
09/29/22
Bev Krogmeier
09/29/22
Brett Garmoe
09/30/22
Doris Aicher
09/30/22
Jean Brombaugh
09/30/22
Ashley Elmore
09/30/22
Kendra Klein
09/30/22
Todd Davis
10/01/22
Karl Schaefer
10/01/22
Lea Bradley
10/01/22
Mark & Linda Kimzey
10/02/22
Jack & Becky Thornton

Iowa High School Football Scores (Local)

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 1:05 am CDT

Here are some scores from around the area:

Fort Madison 46, Mt. Pleasant 0

WACO 43, New London 14

Winfield-Mt. Union 54, Lone Tree 14

Iowa City Liberty 20, North Scott 16

Burlington 42, Clinton 30

Grinnell 28, Washington 21

Fairfield 16, Keokuk 15

Iowa Man Guilty of Rioting Inside the U.S. Capital

By Theresa Rose · Friday, September 23rd, 2022 at 7:30 pm CDT

A Washington, D.C. jury has found a Des Moines man guilty on seven criminal charges related to his role in the rioting inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th of last year. Doug Jensen was among the first to be arrested after the attack and he said during an F-B-I interview that he wanted to be a poster boy for that day’s events. Jensen was seen in widely broadcast and shared videos confronting a U.S. Capitol Policeman on steps near the U.S. Senate floor. The prosecutor told jurors Jensen didn’t just lead the mob that day, he weaponized it. Evidence during the trial showed Jensen was the 10th person to enter the Capitol. Jensen is likely to be sentenced in December. Jensen’s attorney told jurors the pandemic did weird things to us, including Jensen, who believed online conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and about what would happen on January 6th.

–courtesy of Radio Iowa