Henry County Jail
Date: 06-07-2022______
18_ Henry County Inmates
48 Out of County Contract Inmates
66 TOTAL
Two Vehicle Collision on Washington Street
On Monday at about 1:30 pm Mt Pleasant Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision in the 800 block of E. Washington Street in Mt Pleasant. It was determined that a van was legally stopped on East Washington for a delivery with the emergency flashers on. A car operated by Stacey Vroom was eastbound. Vroom did not see the stopped van. Her car struck the van from behind. The total damage was estimated at $4500. There were no injuries at the scene. Vroom was cited for failure to stop in assured distance.
Sports, 06/07/2022
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball had a pair of games last night at the Mapleleaf Athletic Complex in Mount Pleasant against Keokuk. The Panthers won the first game by a score of 9-8. Sophomore Payton Hagans pitched four full innings and was awarded the win. The Panthers were defeated in the second game by a score of 4-3. Sophomore Ben Newton got the start and pitched 5 full innings. While senior Trevor Wellington came in in relief and was given the loss for the game. Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball is back in action tonight at the Mapleleaf Athletic Complex in Mount Pleasant as they welcome the Oskaloosa Indians. First pitch is at 7 PM.
Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball was defeated in both games of a doubleheader last night against Keokuk in Mount Pleasant. Panther Softball lost the first game by a score of 9-1. Junior pitcher Ella McNamee got the start and went 4 full innings, allowing 8 runs, 7 earned on 7 hits and striking out 1. The Panthers were defeated 10-9 in the second matchup of the night at Mapleleaf. Pitcher Myah Starr pitched 5 innings, allowing 8 runs, 6 earned on 5 hits while striking out 3. Head Coach Mike Beason after the games said “We are a young team that is battling and having fun. We’re seeing improvement and hopefully that ball will drop our way.” Panther Softball will return to the field Thursday night for a doubleheader at Burlington, you can catch our coverage of both games on KILJ.
New London
New London Tiger Baseball was back in action last night in New London. They defeated the Notre Dame Nikes by a score of 19-4. Senior shortstop Kooper Schulte turned in a great outing at the plate, going 4 for 4 with a double and 4 RBIs, while swiping 2 bases. Starting pitcher Joshua Catala tossed 3 full innings, allowing 4 runs, 2 earned on 4 hits with 1 walk. 7-0 Tiger Baseball returns to the field tonight as they visit the Van Buren County Warriors, first pitch is at 7 PM. New London Varsity Softball is back on the field tonight as they visit the Van Buren County Warriors, first pitch is at 7 PM.
Winfield-Mt. Union
WMU Varsity Baseball took on the Highland Huskies last night and were defeated by a score of 11-5. Highland senior pitcher Chase Schultz was credited with the win, pitching 3.1 innings allowing 2 earned runs, 1 hit, and striking out 4. Wolves Baseball will return to the field tonight as they host the Hillcrest Academy Ravens. First pitch is at 7 PM. WMU Varsity Softball returned to the field Monday night as they took on the Highland Huskies and were defeated by a score of 10-0. WMU Softball is back in action tonight at 7 PM as they host the Hillcrest Academy Ravens.
Closure Begins Today, June 7
Henry County Engineers Office announces a bridge replacement project starting the week of June 6th on 220th Street (H-38), east of Nebraska Avenue. The road will be closed beginning around 9 am this morning, Tuesday, June 7, for approximately four (4) months, weather permitting. There will be a marked detour route. Questions can be answered at 319 385-0762.
Joan M. Nichting
Joan M. Nichting, 90, of Pilot Grove, IA died June 4, 2022. She was born April 29, 1932 near Houghton, IA to Bernard J. and Cecilia Pieper Holtkamp. She was united in marriage to Sylvan J. Nichting on October 14, 1952 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton, IA. They lived in their home in Pilot Grove, IA for 63 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who built her life around her family and her church. Joan loved her family unconditionally and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by them all. She valued education, hard work, and generosity, and could be counted on to get things done. Joan was a devout Catholic and left a wonderful legacy of faithfulness and love for the Lord. A member of St. James Catholic Church, a highlight of her life was serving on the Renovation Committee, which she described as a labor of love.
Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sylvan, of 64 years, her parents, three brothers, Rev. Karl Holtkamp, Linus Holtkamp, Robert Holtkamp, and two sisters, Martha Link and Margaret Schierbrock.
She is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Wetta (Robert) of Vestavia Hills, AL; three sons, J.J. Nichting of La Jolla, CA, Thomas Nichting (Janet) of Omaha, NE, and Michael Nichting (Heather) of Rochester, N.Y.; grandchildren Bryan Wetta (Luisa), Michael Wetta (Kristen), Emily Buerger (Fritz), Kathryn and Mark Nichting; great-grandchildren Ben, Megan, Claire, Jack, Caroline, Charles, and Henry Wetta, Madeline, Juliet, and Owen Buerger.
Her body has been donated to the Department of Anatomy at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. Per her wishes, a memorial mass and burial for immediate family will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul, IA and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Memorials may be mailed to Barr Holtkamp Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247 in West Point, IA 52656. Online condolences to the Nichting family may be made at the Barr Holtkamp Funeral Home website, www.barrholtkampfuneralhome.com.
Franklin Avenue North of Trenton Now Open
Dan Holsteen
Dan Holsteen, 81, of Wapello, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Wapello United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Wapello Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello. Memorials have been established for Wapello United Methodist Church, Wapello Ambulance and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House. Sympathy messages can be left for the family at www.sandfuneralservice.com.
Daniel C. Holsteen was born on June 17, 1940, in Burlington, Iowa the son of Robert W. and Geraldine H. (Washburne) Holsteen. Dan graduated from the Huron High School in 1958 and served in the National Guard. On August 9, 1964, Dan was united in marriage to Merideth Korf at the Mediapolis First United Methodist Church. Dan was a devoted and passionate lifetime farmer in the Wapello area. He was member of the Wapello United Methodist Church and Farm Bureau, past member of the Louisa Cattleman’s Association and served several years on the drainage district board. He enjoyed classic cars, antique tractors, going on tractor rides, attending tractor pulls, Old Threshers, Iowa State Fairs and a good piece of Custard pie. His greatest enjoyment was his children and grandchildren, particularly attending their sporting events. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Dan will be deeply missed by his wife, Merideth; children, Darren (Shelly) Holsteen of Wapello, Stephanie (John) Witte of Mediapolis and Roxanne (Kevin) Kropf of Marion; grandchildren, Jake (Katy) Holsteen, Jessica (Caleb) Gerst, Rachel Holsteen, Jacob (Liz) Long, Paige (Craig) Carlson, Renae (Greg) Goldensoph, Nicole (Joe) Bloomberg, Joelle (Dalton) Shadle, Kendra Witte, Justin Witte, Brandon Kropf and Tyler Kropf; great-grandchildren, Weston, Blakely, Graham, Collins, Kenna, Oakleigh, Logan, Hayden, Eloise and three on the way; brother, David Holsteen of Burlington and nephews, Todd and Travis Holsteen.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Holsteen.
Bertha Mary Merschbrock
Bertha Mary Merschbrock, 94, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 9:43 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, at the West Point Care Center, West Point, Iowa.
She was born on January 23, 1928, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Eva (Moeller) Harvey. On September 20, 1947, she married Ambrose Henry Merschbrock in Houghton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1993.
Survivors include her children: Robert (Barbara) Merschbrock, Richard (Kathy Smith) Merschbrock, Dan (Marsha) Merschbrock, Dale (Deina) Merschbrock, Dennis (Patty) Merschbrock, Deb (Dave Lohman) Cook and Diane (Roger) Bailey; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Ambrose; son: Ronald; granddaughter: Heather; two brothers and three sisters.
Bertha graduated from Donnellson High School. She retired from the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, the Altar and Rosary Society of the church, American Legion Auxiliary, Senior Citizen Club and the YMCA Water Aerobics. She enjoyed playing euchre and quilting.
Friends may call after 12:00 noon Friday, June 10, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. that evening. A parish rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. and a Christian wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrant.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in West Point, Iowa.
A memorial has been established in her memory for St. Mary’s Catholic Church or West Point Fire and Rescue.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.