Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Briggs

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 9:55 am CDT

Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Briggs, 75, of Winfield, died Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospital, West Burlington.

Beth was born on January 2, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Robert Horace and Mary Elizabeth Eckey Stevens. On July 25, 1965, she married Donald E. Briggs in Winfield. She was a 1965 graduate of Winfield/Mt. Union High School.

Beth, a loving farm wife and mother, was a pastor at Kingston United Methodist Church for a number of years. She was an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed driving the combine in the fall. She also volunteered as a hospice volunteer with Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

She is survived by husband, Donald; two sons: Steve Briggs of Davenport, IA and Scott (Gretchen) Briggs of Lafayette, IN; three granddaughters: Amanda, Rachel and Leah Briggs; two brothers: Paul (Sheila) Stevens of Pace, FL and Mark (Dawn) Stevens of New Market, AL; sisters-in-law: Karen Stevens of New London, IA and Mary Stevens of Denver, IA; aunt, Wilhelmina Terry of CT; one brother-in-law, Keith (Barb) Briggs of Grinnell, IA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sue Ann; and brothers: David, Tom and Michael (in infancy).

Her body has been cremated. No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Winfield is caring for the family.

Sports, 05.27.22

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 6:28 am CDT

Golf

The 2022 Girls’ State Golf Tournament kicked off yesterday morning at 9 a.m. The lady tigers are in a great position to begin the second day of play in Class 1A.

The first day of results are in and are as follows:

Taylor Phillips is currently tied for 3rd place at 11 over par and an overall score of 82.

Sophie Mallott is tied for 19th with 21 over par and an overall score of 92.

Emma Nye is tied for 35th at 29 over par with an overall score of 100.

Saige Barron is currently placed 49th at 33 over par and an overall score of 104

Emma Busby is currently placed 66th at 47 over par and overall score of 118.

Stevey Wintermeyer is currently placed 70th at 60 over par and an overall score of 131.

New London is currently in 4th place at 94 over par. We are excited to see what the lady tigers bring to the course throughout today. Teams will tee off at 8:30 a.m.

Sami Wibben from the Mount Pleasant Panthers is a lone fighter in the 2022 Class 3A Girls’ Golf Tournament. She is currently tied for 16th at 16 over par and a total score of 88.

 

Baseball

The New London Boys high school baseball team collected a win over Cardinal last night 4-2 and will play Central Lee tonight at 5:30 in Central Lee.

Winfield Mount Union is scheduled to play Pekin at the Winfield-Mt. Union Community School tonight at 7 p.m.

The Mount Pleasant Panthers will play Muscatine tonight at 7 p.m. at the Mapleleaf Athletic Complex.

 

Softball

The New London tigers saw a loss to Cardinal last night at 11-0. They will hit the field again tonight to face off against Central Lee at 7 p.m. in Central Lee.

Winfield Mount Union saw a win over Mediapolis last night 20-7 and will face Pekin in Winfield at 7 p.m. tonight.

The Mount Pleasant Panthers have a tournament tomorrow in Louisa-Muscatine and will play the Louisa Muscatine Falcons at noon, followed by a game against Columbus at 4 p.m.

Gov. Reynolds announces $20M investment in nonprofits

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 5:53 am CDT

Thursday Gov. Reynolds announced a $20 million investment to help nonprofit organizations in Iowa expand to meet the needs of more Iowans.
 

The new Nonprofit Innovation Fund will provide a competitive grant opportunity to help nonprofit organizations make transformational investments in vertical infrastructure that will enable them to offer additional services or help more Iowans.

“Iowa nonprofits provide critical support to Iowans most in need,” said Gov. Reynolds. “While these organizations work around the clock to meet today’s needs, the Nonprofit Innovation Fund will provide innovative and transformational investments to help prepare Iowans for tomorrow.”

Nonprofits are encouraged to apply with shovel ready projects that expand the number of services provided to Iowans and/or projects that increase the number of Iowans served by the nonprofit. Eligible expenses for infrastructure projects include construction costs, acquisition, site development, engineering and architectural services. The program provides awards up to $3 million for infrastructure projects.

Applications will be accepted starting June 27th at iowagrants.gov. Grant recipients must have all funds obligated no later than December 31, 2024 and expended by June 30, 2026. For more information, visit iowaeda.com/nonprofit-innovation-fund/.

Funding for this grant opportunity is made available through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. 

Jerry Mabeus

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 5:48 am CDT

Jerry H. Mabeus, 80, of rural Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Ralph Hole (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 5:46 am CDT

Ralph L. Hole, 43, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence of natural causes.

Visitation will be from 11 AM-1PM on Wednesday, June 1 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. A funeral procession will form at 1 PM and leave for a graveside funeral service at 2:00 at the Ollie Cemetery, Ollie, IA.

Ralph Lakin Hole was born June 24, 1978 in Iowa City, IA. He was the son of David John and Joyce Ann (Cavin) Hole, Sr. Ralph grew up in Olds, IA and graduated from Mt. Pleasant Community High School. He later attended classes in computer science at Southeastern Community College.

Ralph had a paper route for many years. He worked for Sirloin Stockade and Hy-Vee. He was a member of the Boy Scout Troop #28 where he enjoyed camping and backpacking at Philmont. For many years, Ralph assisted the Mt. Pleasant Community High School Panther Marching Band, maneuvering equipment for the pit at the football games, and for the Mt. Pleasant Marching Band Invitational. Ralph was proud to be one of the Conductors for the Midwest Center Railroad during all their events, most especially at the Old Threshers Reunion.

Those thankful for sharing in Ralph’s life include his father and his wife, John and Sharon Hole of Washington; his foster mother, Annmarie Sabel of Wapello; his brothers, Gary Hole of Florida, Roger Hole of Mt. Vernon, David Hole and Lloyd Hole, both of Cedar Rapids; his foster siblings – Jimmy Sabel of Wapello, Josh Sabel of Iowa City, Chuck Kalar and his wife Becky of Bettendorf, IA, Shane Sabel and his wife Amy of Wapello and Tasha Sabel of Wapello.

Ralph’s mother Joyce precedes him in death.

From the WMU School Board Special Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 3:07 pm CDT

The Winfield Mt. Union School Board met in Special Session Wednesday night.  The board awarded the Industrial Tech Building addition project to Odessa Mechanical. Odessa’s bid was $260,200 including contingency fees.  Substantial completion date is December 1.

The Board also voted to hire Karinda Wahls for the elementary principal’s position.

Sports, 05.26.22

By Allison Jacobs · Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 11:49 am CDT

Iowa Wesleyan University’s Athletic Department is hosting their annual Tiger Athletics Golf Outing on July 29th at the Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course in Fort Madison, Iowa. The funds that are raised from this year’s golf outing will go directly toward the renovation and relocation of the Iowa Wesleyan weight room on campus. Individuals and/or teams of four can register for this event. Registration can be completed online by clicking visiting their website iw.edu, or in person on the day of the event. The cost for registration is $125 per individual golfer or $500 for a team of four. Online registration will close one week prior to the event. In-person registration will be held on June 6th from 9:00 to 10:00 am with the event kicking off at 10:00 am. Registration includes a golf cart, lunch, dinner, and 18 holes of golf.

 

Baseball & Softball

Due to rain received yesterday, the New London JV/Varsity Baseball and Softball games were postponed. Also, The Mount Pleasant vs. Clear Creek Amana baseball game as well as the Mount Pleasant vs. Central Lee Softball game were also cancelled last night due to rain and wet fields.

 

Golf

The 2022 High School Girls Golf Tournament kicks off today with The New London girls high school golf team competing at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown, IA and the Washington girls high school golf team will be competing at the River Valley Golf Course in Adel. There will be a shotgun start at 9 o’clock this morning. We will be bringing you live reports from the girls 1A golf tournament throughout today and tomorrow made possible by Deerwood Golf Club in New London. We wish both teams the best of luck!

2022 Girls’ State Golf Tournament Class 1A Update

By Allison Jacobs · Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 11:49 am CDT
We have another live update from the 2022 girls state golf tournament where New London is competing in Class 1A. Part of the first day of results are in and are as follows:
Taylor Phillips is currently tied for 3rd place at 11 over par and an overall score of 82.
Sophie Mallott is tied for 22nd with 21 over par and an overall score of 92.
Emma Nye is tied for 41st at 29 over par with an overall score of 100.
Saige Barron is currently placed 52nd at 33 over par and an overall score of 104.
Emma Busby is currently tied for 39th with 5 holes to go and 29 over par.
Stevey Wintermeyer is currently tied for 56th with 6 holes left and 36 over par.
New London is currently in 4th place at 90 over par. We are excited to see what the lady tigers bring to the course tomorrow. Teams will tee off at 8:30 a.m.
These live results are made possible by Deerwood Golf Club in New London.