From the Weekend….

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at 10:06 am CDT

On August 20th, 2022, at approximately 3:47 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received report of a disturbance in the 1100-grid of Delaware Ave in rural Wayland.

An investigation was conducted which resulted in the arrest Cori Miller, 32 of Wayland, for a No Contact Order violation and Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree.

 

On August 20, 2022, at approximately 7:58 P.M., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on the 2200 grid of Dakota Avenue, in Mount Pleasant for a traffic violation.

Upon speaking with the driver, later identified as Jesse A. Rutherford, 34, of Washington, Iowa, and the passenger, later identified as Dustin E. West, 32, of Albia, Iowa, it was determined both parties currently held a suspended driving status through the State of Iowa. Furthermore, Jesse held two active warrants through the State of Iowa.

After further investigation, a search was conducted on the vehicle where items found included amounts of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia.

Resulting from the investigation Jesse was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor), and Driving While License Suspended (Simple Misdemeanor). Dustin was arrested Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor)

Public Health has 3rd COVID-19 vaccine option

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at 10:00 am CDT

Henry County Public Health wants you to know that they have the recently approved Novavax COVID-19 vaccine as an option in addition to Moderna and Pfizer. Novavax is authorized for people 18 years and older and is a 2 dose primary series given 3-8 weeks apart. It is not currently authorized to be used as a booster. The main difference is that Novavax is not a mRNA vaccine like Moderna and Pfizer. Novavax uses protein subunit vaccine technology, similar to the Hepatitis B, HPV, and shingles vaccines. For those who were concerned about the mRNA vaccines being developed so quickly, the Novavax vaccine is a type of vaccine that has been widely used for decades. The Novavax vaccine also offers an option to people who may have an allergic reaction to mRNA vaccines.

“We continue to strongly urge everyone who is eligible and has not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Shelley Van Dorin, Public Health Director. “Anyone with questions about the vaccines should speak with their physician or give us a call and talk to one of our nurses.” Henry County Public Health is currently giving COVID-19 vaccines on Thursdays from 9-3:30 but that schedule may change in September. To view current clinic dates please visit HealthyHenryCounty.org/covid, call 319-385-0779, or follow Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty. There is no cost for any of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Doris L. McCarty

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at 9:56 am CDT

Doris L. McCarty, 91, of Salem passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at her home in Salem.

According to her wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.  No services will be held and burial will be in the Salem South Cemetery at Salem.  A memorial has been established and may be mailed to the family.

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

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

Jamie M. Lawrence Marr

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at 9:55 am CDT

Jamie M. Lawrence Marr, 55, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home in Wayland, after a long battle with lung cancer.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.  No services are planned at this time and a celebration of Jamie’s life will be held at a later date to be announced by her family on Jamie’s Facebook page.  A private family burial will be held in Winchester, Illinois.

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

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

Paula M. Wagner

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at 9:53 am CDT

Paula M. Wagner, 62, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her home.

Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Rick Brecht officiating.  Burial will follow in the Salem South Cemetery.  Following the graveside service the family invites everyone to the Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge for a time of food and fellowship.

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

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

Sports, August 22nd

By Slaten Swords · Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at 7:51 am CDT

Mt. Pleasant Football

The Mt. Pleasant Panthers football season starts this Friday on the road against the Fairfield Trojans. The Panthers are looking to avenge their 1-8 season last fall with Junior Payton Hagans looking to lead the team. KILJ will be on the call with Coach Bennett and I heading to Fairfield. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.

New London Football

The New London Tigers fell to the Moravia Mohawks last Friday in a week zero matchup 38 to 26. The game featured two big defensive plays for the Tigers, including a fumble recovery deep in Mohawk territory and a safety to take a two-point lead into the 4th quarter. Overall, the game had four ties and two lead changes. Unfortunately, the Mohawk’s offense was too much, and they ran away with the game deep in the 4th quarter. Dom Lopez and Reen Seberg scored two touchdowns a piece and seniors Boden Pickle and Trent Wilkerson each had a sack. The Tigers next matchup will be against Tri-County on September 2nd at New London.

New London Volleyball

Tomorrow, August 23rd, the New London Tigers Freshmen/Sophomore Volleyball team will be competing in a 5 team round robin at New London High School. The other teams in attendance will be Danville, Burlington, West Burlington Notre Dame, and Winfield-Mt. Union. The Round Robin is scheduled to start at 5 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union

Winfield-Mt. Union’s Meet the Players is tonight, August 22nd from 5 to 7 pm. It will coincide with Back-to-School Supply Night, so player introductions will begin at 7 pm. There will also be a supper and kids carnival running throughout the scheduled time.

Winfield-Mt. Union Football

The Wolves scored points in a frenzy against Audubon their week zero opponent last Saturday. Star running back Cam Buffington went off for 273 yards and 5 touchdowns, while adding 11 tackles with an interception on the defensive side of things. Junior Cole Mills threw for 110 yards and a touchdown in the 68-36 victory. Winfield-Mt. Union will face off against Moravia this Friday.

WACO Shines in Week 0 Matchup

WACO scored first and did not let go of the lead as they defeated Southeast Warren 42-20 Saturday evening. Isaac Oswald threw for 3 touchdowns on just 8 passes with Simeon Reichenbach rushing for 87 yards and 3 touchdowns of his own and added a 41-yard receiving touchdown. WACO, who was ranked 4th in the Des Moines Register’s preseason Top 10, will start their season at home against Springville.

Iowa Wesleyan Soccer

The men’s soccer team fell to North Iowa Area Community College yesterday, August 21st, 8 to 3. Their next home game is August 25th against St. Ambrose University.

The women’s soccer team will face off against North Iowa Area Community College today, August 22nd at 3 pm.

Iowa Wesleyan Fall Sports

Volleyball and Football being this Saturday for the Tigers as Volleyball will have a double header against Monmouth College and Knox College at 10:30 am and 12 pm, respectively, while the Tigers will get their football season under way against Tabor College at 1 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1950 – Althea Gibson became the first black tennis player to be accepted into a national competition.

1951 – 75,052 people watched the Harlem Globetrotters perform. It was the largest crowd to see a basketball game.

1989 – Nolan Ryan became the first major league pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.

Robert “Bob” Russell Oetken

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at 5:54 am CDT

Robert “Bob” Russell Oetken, 99, of Danville, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Savannah Heights, Mt. Pleasant.

He was born March 1, 1923 in Burlington on the family farm on Irish Ridge Road, the son of August H. and Dora Bartusch Oetken.  He attended Hunter Country School.  On September 23, 1952 he married Evelyn Maxine Stodgell in Burlington.  She died September 5, 2014.

Bob worked at JI Case in Burlington during World War II and retired from Heatilator in Mt. Pleasant after 24 years.  He was also a lifelong farmer who loved being with his family, gardening and “growing things”.  He was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his sons, Gary (Pam) Oetken of Danville and Chuck (Sandee) Oetken of New London; his daughters, Mary (Scott) Sylvester of Ankeny and Sharon (Randy) Schinstock of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren Riley Smith, Sarha (Dave) Smith, Julie Warner, Adam (Cheryl) Pulse, Samantha (Jeremy) Carter, Colton Schinstock, Grant Sylvester, Ashley Schinstock; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Joanne Oetken of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Maxine; brothers Herbert, Raymond and Alfred; and sisters Frances and Helen.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 24 at Elliott Chapel, New London with the family receiving friends one hour prior to a private family service at 11:00 AM. Rev. Jack Edmission will officiate.  Burial will be held in Jaggar Cemetery, rural Danville. Memorials have been established to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice and Tunnels to Towers.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com

August 22, 2022 – August 28, 2022

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, August 21st, 2022 at 11:08 am CDT
08/22/22
Cal Maddy
08/22/22
Kim Maedl
08/22/22
Dolores Mathews
08/22/22
Dorothy Moehlman
08/22/22
Ganon Rodgers
08/22/22
Megan Schwerin
08/22/22
Brent Wilson
08/22/22
Greg Hill
08/22/22
Wanda Broeker
08/23/22
Debra Beal
08/23/22
James Beatty
08/23/22
Dean & Sue Mabeus Anniversary
08/23/22
Mike and Lori Mueller
08/23/22
Curt & Cindy Watson
08/24/22
Peggy Crew
08/24/22
Matthew Miller
08/24/22
Teresa Miller
08/24/22
Joel Vega
08/24/22
Joe & Tammy Ireland Anniversary
08/25/22
Malachi Bracht-Wagner
08/25/22
Joyce Dennison
08/25/22
Loren "Bopper" Beachy
08/25/22
Paul Maedl
08/25/22
Marcie Givans
08/25/22
Juanita Johnson
08/25/22
Kyrstal Perez
08/25/22
Janet Roth
08/25/22
Chris Olson - not the dr.
08/25/22
Breanna Jacobs (17)
08/25/22
Bailey DeHart
08/25/22
Steve & Debi Sammons Anniversary
08/26/22
Kiley Christner
08/26/22
Sue Gray
08/26/22
Nancy Detrick
08/27/22
Courtney Kokaly
08/27/22
Mike Mabeus
08/27/22
Ken Campbell
08/27/22
Betty Farley
08/28/22
Aaron Kruse
08/28/22
Marcia Millspaugh
08/28/22
Taylor White
08/28/22
Jason Hill