Norman Boshart (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 9:09 am CDT

D. Norman Boshart, 86, of Wayland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home.

Norman was born on March 19, 1936, near Olds, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Geneva (Orendorff) Boshart. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1954. Norman was united in marriage to Ermadine Miller on August 28,1956, at the Wellman Mennonite Church. He served in 1W service at Salem Children’s Home for three years in Flanagan, Illinois.  The couple made their home in the Wayland community where Norman farmed for 47 years. Norman was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church and Wayland Area Antique Tractor Club. He served on the Allis Connections board.  In his younger years he enjoyed volunteering with MDS.  He enjoyed working on antique tractors and attending the Old Threshers Reunion.

Norman is survived by his wife Ermadine; four children, Veronica (Kelly) Slagel of Wayland, Karla (Gail) Roth of Hesston, KS, Merlin (Annette) Boshart of Kalona, David (Shana) Boshart of  Elkhart, IN; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; a sister LuAnn (Arnold) Ladwig of Denver, CO; and a brother-in-law George VanWyngarden.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Virginia VanWyngarden.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in rural Wayland.  Pastor Rachelle Luitjens will officiate.  Burial will be in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3-7 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where the family will greet friends from 5-7 pm.  A memorial fund has been established for Sugar Creek Cemetery and Wayland First Responders.  The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Norman and his family.  www.powellfuneralhomes.co

July 4, 2022 – July 10, 2022

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 8:57 am CDT
07/04/22
Gage Goody
07/04/22
Jessi Rich
07/04/22
Ryker Burden
07/04/22
Gage Goody
07/04/22
Michael Hampton
07/04/22
Alex Hickenbottom
07/05/22
Sara Weschler
07/05/22
Luis & Chelle Rosell Anniversary (25)
07/06/22
Alli Humphreys
07/06/22
Megan Thompson
07/06/22
Kylee Adams
07/06/22
Rhonda Gholson
07/06/22
William Wilson
07/06/22
Esther Wonderlich
07/06/22
Laura Wittrig
07/06/22
Jim & Chris Stukerjurgen - Anniversary
07/07/22
Sara Davidson
07/07/22
Laura Melzer
07/07/22
Ron Osborne
07/08/22
Les Roth
07/08/22
Grant Goody
07/08/22
Penelope Burns
07/08/22
Gretchen Liechty
07/08/22
Joyce Miller
07/08/22
Sarah Wilson
07/08/22
Ken & Debbie Smith Anniversary (50)
07/09/22
John Klopfenstein II
07/09/22
Gannon McNamee
07/09/22
Todd & Sara Davis Anniversary
07/10/22
Casey Thompson

Sports, July 3rd

By Parker Testa · Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 5:00 am CDT

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball played 2 games in the Rick Doran Classic at Iowa City West High School on Saturday. The Panthers were defeated by Davenport Central 7-3 in the first game of the day. Savana Walls went 2 for 3 and RBI in Game 1. Saige Burchett also had an RBI. Ty Alter pitched 6 full innings allowing 7 runs, 4 earned on 8 hits with 2 walks and 1 strikeout. Mount Pleasant was defeated by West Liberty 6-2 in Game 2 to conclude their regular season. Junior Jordan Crooks hit an RBI double while pinch hitting for Bethany Drury. Myah Starr pitched 5 innings allowing 6 runs, 4 earned on 5 hits with 6 walks and 1 strikeout. The Panthers will be back on the field for their first postseason game against Fairfield on Thursday at 7:00 PM in Fairfield.

This Day in Sports History

1959 – 23 year old South African Gary Player wins his first of 9 major titles at the British Open. 2 strokes ahead of runners-up Fred Bullock and Flory Van Donck.

1970 – California Angels pitcher Clyde Wright no-hits the Oakland A’s, 4-0.

1980 – The MLB had it’s biggest crowd in 7 years when 73,096 fans gathered at Cleveland Stadium to see the Indians beat the Yankees 7-0.

2020 – The MLB All-Star Game planned to be hosted in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium at is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

First Case of Monkeypox in Iowa

By Theresa Rose · Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at 5:34 am CDT

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports  a probable case of monkeypox virus infection in an adult in North Central Iowa. Testing was conducted by the State Hygienic Lab in Coralville.

The patient was likely infected during international travels and is isolating, receiving outpatient care and in regular communication with health department staff. HHS staff and local public health are conducting contact tracing with local health partners to identify anyone who may be at risk due to direct close contact with the patient while infectious. People with direct close contact are directed to watch for symptoms of illness and are offered a vaccine series that can prevent symptoms from developing or developing severe illness. The CDC does not recommend broader use of the vaccine at this time; however, their evaluation of vaccine guidance is ongoing.

Monkeypox does not spread easily between people without close contact, like:

  • direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids
  • respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex.

Risk to the general public is low, but anyone with a rash that looks like monkeypox should talk to their healthcare provider, even if they don’t think they had contact with someone who has monkeypox.

People who may be at higher risk might include but are not limited to those who:

  1. Had contact with someone who had a rash that looks like monkeypox or someone who was diagnosed with confirmed or probable monkeypox.
  2. Had skin-to-skin contact with someone in a social network experiencing monkeypox activity, this includes men who have sex with men who meet partners through an online website, digital application (“app”), or social event (e.g., a bar or party).
  3. Traveled outside the US to a country with confirmed cases of monkeypox or where monkeypox activity has been ongoing.

If possible, call ahead before going to a healthcare facility. If you are not able to call ahead, tell a staff member as soon as you arrive that you are concerned about monkeypox.

Over 5,700 cases have been reported internationally. In the U.S., 460 cases have been reported across 32 states. Over the last month, HHS staff have been working with health care providers and community partners to promote awareness of monkeypox, including what symptoms to look for, how to test for it, and ways to help prevent transmission. More information about the virus and how to limit infection risk can be found on the monkeypox page on the CDC website.

Sports, July 2nd

By Parker Testa · Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at 5:00 am CDT

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball will have a pair of games today in the Rick Doran Classic at Iowa City West High School. The first game against Davenport Central will begin at 10:45 AM. The second game against West Liberty will begin at 2:15 PM.

Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball will travel to Iowa City on Tuesday to face Bettendorf. The game is scheduled for 5:00 PM and will take place at Duane Banks Stadium on the University of Iowa campus.

New London

New London Varsity Softball was defeated by Lone Tree 9-7 in the first round of the Class 1A-Region 8 first round on Friday night. Sophie Malott went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Olivia Hester went 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Marlianna Woodsmall pitched 6 full innings allowing 9 runs, 8 earned on 9 hits with 2 walks and 4 strikeouts.

Winfield-Mt. Union

Winfield-Mt. Union Varsity Softball was defeated by Holy Trinity Catholic Friday night by a score of 9-5. Melina Oepping went 2 for 2 with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. Josie Nelson went 3 for 4 with a double and 2 runs scored.

This Day in Sports History

1995 – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo is the first Japanese player to be selected for an MLB All-Star Game.

2008 – A settlement is reached allowing former NBA franchise the Seattle Supersonics to move to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Hy-Vee Voluntarily Withdraws All Potato Salad Varieties Due to Presumptive Positive Microbial Test Result

By Theresa Rose · Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 9:34 pm CDT

Out of an abundance of caution, Hy-Vee, Inc. is voluntarily withdrawing all varieties and all sizes of its Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad due to a presumptive positive microbial result on the line that the potatoes were processed on. While final test results are not expected for approximately 7-10 days, due to the holiday weekend Hy-Vee elected to withdraw all product today from its shelves and service cases pending final test results. The voluntary withdrawal includes all varieties and all sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and/or deli service cases in all Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore and Dollar Fresh Market locations – as we well as Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores – across the company’s eight-state region of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The expiration dates are between July 31, 2022, and Aug. 4, 2022. The list below outlines the products that have been withdrawn. No other Hy-Vee or Mealtime branded salads are impacted. To date, there have been no reports of illness or complaints involving the products addressed in this withdrawal. • HY-VEE OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD • HY-VEE COUNTRY STYLE POTATO SALAD • HY-VEE DIJON MUSTARD POTATO SALAD • HY-VEE GREEN ONION & EGG POTATO SALAD • HY-VEE CHIPOTLE RANCH POTATO SALAD • HY-VEE DICED RED SKIN POTATO SALAD • HY-VEE LOADED BAKED POTATO SALAD • MEALTIME OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD • MEALTIME COUNTRY STYLE POTATO SALAD • MEALTIME DIJON MUSTARD POTATO SALAD Customers who have purchased any of these products are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their local Hy-Vee for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care at customercare@hy-vee.com

 

YOUNG FARMERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR IOWA FARM BUREAU’S “GROW YOUR FUTURE” AWARD 

By Theresa Rose · Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 2:39 pm CDT

 

 

Grand Prize Winner Will Receive $7,500 

 

[WEST DES MOINES, Iowa]—July 1, 2022— Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is seeking applications for the next “Grow Your Future” Award winner. This competition, reserved for IFBF members ages 18-35, is for entrepreneurs with a farming-related niche or specialty business.

            First, second and third place finalists will receive $7,500, $5000 and $2,500, respectively, to expand their businesses. To apply, submit an application and short video to www.iowafarmbureau.com/growyourfuture.

            “To make the family farm work, a majority of today’s young farmers have off-farm income,” says IFBF President Brent Johnson. “We have seen ingenious ideas result from that situation. Iowa agriculture is incredibly diverse, and past Grow Your Future Award participants exemplify that. Farmers in this contest have raised crickets for human consumption, developed successful direct-to-consumer markets and helped further Iowa’s water quality goals through custom cover crop services. Our goal is to help the next generation of farmers excel in whatever method of farming they choose.”

            Up to ten entrepreneurs will be selected from the applicant pool and then narrowed down by public vote. Those who emerge from the vote will compete in a pitch-off during the 2023 Young Farmer Conference on Jan. 28, 2023, where top three placings will be announced.

            The winners of the 2022 Grow Your Future Award, in order, were Lillie Beringer of Beringer Family Farms, Jade Moret of Holland Flower Farm and Melissa Nelson of Hungry Canyon.

            “The Grow Your Future Award allowed me to share my story and financially take my beef sales to the next level with increased freezer space,” says 2022 first-place winner, Lillie Beringer. “I enjoyed networking with like-minded, young farmer entrepreneurs and was truly humbled by the opportunity and constant support.”         

Sports, July 1st

By Parker Testa · Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 8:26 am CDT

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball dropped both games of a doubleheader Thursday night on the road against Fairfield. The Panthers lost Game 1 by a score of 10-2. Ty Alter was given the loss on the mound. Jayden Housh went 2 for 3 at the plate. Savana Walls, Emma Starr, and Addison Clark all went 1 for 3. The Panthers were defeated in Game 2 by a score of 14-2. Ella McNamee was given the loss on the mound. Savana Walls went 2 for 2 with a double. Ella McNamee and Jersey Beachy both went 1 for 2 at the plate. MP Softball has a pair of games on Saturday during the Rick Doran Classic. The first game will be against Davenport Central at 10:45 AM with the second game against West Liberty starting at 2:15 PM. Both games will take place at Iowa City West High School.

Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball had a pair of games Thursday night on the road against Fairfield. The Panthers led most of the way in Game 1 but fell to the Trojans 5-4. The Panthers won Game 2 of the night 11-7, scoring 6 of their 11 runs in the 6th inning. MP Baseball is back on the field Tuesday night for a game on the road against Bettendorf. That game will be played at Duane Banks Stadium on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. First pitch is set for 5:00 PM.

New London

New London Varsity Softball will face Lone Tree tonight in the first round of regionals at 7:00 PM at Lone Tree High School.

New London Varsity Baseball was victorious over Cascade 12-4 Thursday night. Dereck Santiago was 1 for 4 with a triple and 4 RBIs. Josh Catala went 4 for 5 at the plate with 3 RBIs. Brendan Richey notched the win on the mound allowing 4 runs, 3 earned on 6 hits with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts over the course of 4 innings. New London Baseball will finish their regular season tonight with road game against Anamosa at Anamosa Middle School. First pitch is set for 7:00 PM. The Tigers will play the winner of Pekin and Lone Tree in round 2 of postseason play on Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at New London Jr/Sr High School.

Winfield-Mt. Union

Winfield-Mt. Union Varsity Softball will take on Holy Trinity Catholic at 7:00 PM tonight in the first round of regionals. That game will take place at West Point South Park and you can catch live coverage of the game on KILJ.

Winfield-Mt. Union Varsity Baseball will take on West Liberty in their first round of postseason play tomorrow at West Liberty Elementary School. That game is set for 7:00 PM Saturday night.

Iowa Wesleyan Men’s Basketball

Iowa Wesleyan Men’s Basketball will host a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on July 4th at Ruble Arena on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus in Mount Pleasant. All ages are welcome from 3rd grade on through adult ages. There will be a DJ playing music during the event and concession stand availability. The cost to enter is $60 per team. Each team must have at least 3 players with a maximum of 4 players. Payment is required before the start of the first game. Checks can be made payable to Iowa Wesleyan Men’s Basketball. Each athlete must sign a waiver of liability and complete a health information form prior to competing. That form can be sent via email (listed below).

Registration, questions, or concerns may be directed to Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Jordan Ashton, at jordan.ashton@iw.edu

NCAA

USC and UCLA have a new home. The Big Ten conference notified two of the Pac-12s premiere programs Thursday night that their application to join the conference had been approved. The Big Ten is the first conference with member schools that stretch from coast to coast. Texas and Oklahoma announced last year that they are heading to the SEC in 2025. The Big 12 announced in the Fall of 2021 that they are also adding new members. BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati, and Houston are all joining the Big 12 and will become members no later than the 2024-25 athletic year.

This Day in Sports History

1905 – Frank Owen (Chicago White Sox) pitched two complete games in one day.

1910 – White Sox Park opened. The park’s name was later changed to Comiskey Park.

1982 – Cal Ripken began playing shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles.

1995 – The NBA locked out its players. It was the first work stoppage in the league’s history.