On June 9, 2022, at approximately 1:17AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen vehicle from the 1600 Grid of 265th Street near Oakland Mills, Iowa. It was found that a male subject had stolen a blue, 2005, Chrysler 300 from a residence and fled from the area. After an investigation into the stolen vehicle, officers attempted to locate the subject in the Mount Pleasant area at a local apartment complex. The male subject was located and identified as Edward (A.K.A. JT) Antwan Easley (23 years of age) of the Mount Pleasant area. Edward was placed under arrest and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident. The vehicle was located at the same apartment complex. Edward Easley was charged with Theft in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony. He was also given a citation for operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license. The Mount Pleasant Police Department assisted with this investigation.
Monica Kay Amberger (final arrangements)
Monica Kay Amberger, 49, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022, at her home in West Point.
She was born on June 14, 1972, in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Charles William Wellington and Judy Ann Hill. She attended Loara High School in Anaheim, California. On September 25, 2019, she married Kristopher Amberger in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Monica was a vibrant, funny, caring and giving person who enjoyed life. She loved music, movies, arrowhead and mushroom hunting, the beach, animals including her 140lb dog Oreo, coffee, flowers and the color pink. Most of all, Monica loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband: Kristopher Amberger of West Point, Iowa; daughter: Carissa (Dustin) Burke of New London, Iowa; sons: Tanner (Randi) Woodsmall of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Jack O’Keefe of Grand Rapids, Michigan; father: Charles Wellington of Las Vegas, Nevada; mother: Judy Hill of Burlington, Iowa; step-father: Tom Martin of New London, Iowa; three granddaughters: Laila, Leanne, and Liliana; two sisters: Michelle Wellington of Anaheim, California, Tammy Wellington of Burlington, Iowa and her brother: Charles (Shanon) Wellington of New London, Iowa. Also, surviving are uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her father-in-law and mother-in-law.
A memorial has been established in her memory to PAW Animal Shelter.
Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation. Monica was proud to be an organ donor.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point, Iowa with Father Dennis Hoffman officiating.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sports, June 13th
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant JV and Varsity Baseball had their games against Mid-Prairie cancelled on Friday due to weather. Mount Pleasant JV Baseball will play tonight at 5:30 PM against Fairfield at Fairfield Middle School. Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball will play tonight at 7:30 PM against Fairfield at the Mapleleaf Athletic Complex in Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball was defeated by Mid-Prairie by a score of 11-1 Friday night. Junior Jersey Beachy went 2 for 4 with a double. Junior Jayden Housh finished the game 1 for 2 with 1 RBI. Sophomore Madison Helling pitched 3 innings allowing 10 runs, 4 earned on 7 hits with 2 walks. Panther Softball will be back on the field tonight with a doubleheader against Fairfield at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex. The first game will begin at 5:30 PM with the second set for 7:30 PM.
New London
New London Varsity Baseball continues their great season as they were victorious over Hillcrest Academy Friday night by a score of 8-1 to improve to 11-0. Senior Dereck Santiago went 2 for 2 with a double and 4 RBIs. Senior Tucker Gibbar went 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Sophomore Brendan Richey pitched 5.1 innings allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits with 3 walks and striking out 6. Tiger Baseball will be back in action tonight for a matchup with Pekin. That game is scheduled for 5:30 PM, and you can catch live coverage on 105.5 KILJ.
New London Varsity Softball had a pair of games on Saturday. The first game resulted in a 4-1 loss to Van Buren County. Senior Ashlyn McSorley went 2 for 2 with 1 RBI. Junior Elly Manning pitched the complete 6 inning game for New London, allowing 4 runs, no earned runs with 2 hits. Central Lee defeated New London in game 2 on Saturday by a score of 11-1. Senior Ashlyn McSorley went 1 for 2 with 1 RBI. Junior Elly Manning went 1 for 2 with a double. Megan Lee pitched the complete 6 inning game, allowing 11 runs, 5 earned on 8 hits with 4 walks and striking out 1. Tiger Softball will be back on the field tonight in New London as they will take on Pekin, first pitch is set for 7:00 PM.
Winfield-Mt. Union
Winfield-Mt.Union Varsity Baseball defeated Danville 4-3 on Friday to gain their first win of the season. Wolves Baseball is back on the field tonight as they will go on the road to take on Louisa-Muscatine. That game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.
Winfield-Mt. Union Varsity Softball will be back in action tonight following a 9-7 loss at Lone Tree on Thursday. Wolves Softball will take on Louisa-Muscatine on the road, that game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM.
This Day in Sports History
1940 – The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox became the first teams to play at Cooperstown’s Doubleday Field.
1948 – The New York Yankees officially retired Babe Ruth’s #3 and sent it to the Hall of Fame.
1989 – The Detroit Pistons won their first National Basketball Association title. They beat the L.A. Lakers in four games.
1997 – The Chicago Bulls won their fifth championship in seven years.
2002 – The Detroit Red Wings won their 10th Stanley Cup. After the game, Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman announced his retirement.
Jerrold Peter “Jerry” Stukerjurgen
Jerrold Peter “Jerry” Stukerjurgen, 56, of of Salem, Iowa, passed away at 2:07 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born on August 29, 1965, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Ron and Carol (Lohman) Stukerjurgen. On June 16, 1990, he married Amie Jean Holtkamp at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife: Amie; daughter: Jena (Levi) Duwa of Kalona, Iowa; son: Jacob Stukerjurgen of Salem, Iowa; granddaughter: Tatum Beth Duwa; parents: Ron and Carol Stukerjurgen of Houghton, Iowa; one brother: Jay (Ingrid) Stukerjurgen of Polk City, Iowa; two sisters: Judy (Adrian) Steffensmeier of Fort Madison, Iowa and Jan (Micheal) Hunting of Robins, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Beth Marie Stukerjurgen; brother: Joseph Stukerjurgen; father and mother-in-law: Melvin and Barb Holtkamp.
Jerry achieved his associate degree in Animal Science at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. He was co-owner/manager of Quality Plus Feeds in St. Paul. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton, the Houghton Knights of Columbus and Houghton Fire and Rescue, where he was a first responder and past fire chief. Jerry enjoyed working and growing Quality Plus Feeds and his hog business, being outdoors, watching his children play sports and being involved in the community. Most of all he cherished spending time with family, friends and being a grandfather.
Friends may call after 12:00 noon Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton, where the family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. and a Christian wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Houghton.
A memorial has been established in his memory for Lee County Fair 4-H and FFA Livestock Programs, St. John’s Catholic Church or Houghton 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.
June 13, 2022 – June 19, 2022
06/13/22
Leota Willey
06/13/22
Ginger Edwards
06/13/22
Joanne McCabe
06/13/22
Lee Willey
06/13/22
Sara Roth - 20
06/14/22
Rhonda Farr
06/14/22
Mary King
06/14/22
Liam Christner
06/14/22
Shelley Doak
06/14/22
Allison Elmore
06/14/22
Jacob Mallams
06/14/22
Connie Weatherman
06/14/22
Irvin Leichty of Wayland (81)
06/14/22
Joe & Ruth Klopfenstein Anniversary
06/15/22
Terri Hodges
06/15/22
Christopher Mallams
06/15/22
Ron McArtor
06/15/22
Kevin Rappenecker
06/15/22
Luann Martin
06/16/22
Jeffrey Cole
06/16/22
Doug Williams
06/16/22
Viengvilai Keomanivong
06/16/22
Jeanette Michelson
06/16/22
Susan Sammons
06/16/22
Gary & Jeane Schweitzer Anniversary
06/17/22
Leland McWilliams
06/17/22
Gaila Oschwald
06/17/22
Gwen Peterson
06/17/22
Sandra Paul
06/17/22
Parrish Blow Smith
06/17/22
LaVelle Hibbs - 93
06/17/22
Dr & Georgette Nordyke Anniversary
06/17/22
Traci & Doug Spenner Anniversary
06/17/22
Guy & Diane Sammons Anniversary (50)
06/17/22
Mike & Betty Perrenoud Anniversary (55)
06/17/22
Tracy & Doug Spenner Anniversary
06/18/22
Reece Coffman
06/18/22
Ann Noel
06/18/22
Pierson Berry - 9
06/18/22
Owen Pogemore
06/18/22
Mary Lou & Wayne Rodgers Anniversary (45)
06/19/22
Jeff Lees
06/19/22
Lynn Riley
06/19/22
Jackson Schimmelpfennig
06/19/22
Laura Shaffer
06/19/22
Nancy Thuma
06/19/22
Zane Long
06/19/22
David & Nancy Sutherland (12th anniversary)
MP School Board Work Session & Regular Session
The Mount Pleasant School Board will meet Monday, June 13 for a work session at 5:15 pm followed by a regular session meeting at 6 pm. Both meetings will be held in the Mount Pleasant High School media center. Both agendas follow:
Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Work Session
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Approval of Agenda
- South Grand Traffic Study Results – Chris Albrecht, Bolton/Menk Engineering
- Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Meeting
- Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Recognition of Retirees
5. Citizen Comments
6. Approval of Minutes, Claims, Financials
7. Instructional Reports
a. Instructional Services
i. Summer School Update – Katie Gavin, Dir. of Instruction
b. Superintendent’s Report
1. Associate Principal Hiring Update
2. Buildings and Grounds Update
3. Legislative Update
c. Board Committee Reports
i. Finance
ii. Site
iii. Policy
8. Other Board Communications
9. Consent Items
a. Personnel
b. Open Enrollment
10. Unfinished Business
11. New Business
a. Consideration to Approve Property/Casualty/Worker’s Comp. Insurance Renewal (Motion)
b. Consideration to Approve 2022-2023 Student Handbooks (Motion)
c. Consideration to Approve Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Retention Payments Plan (Motion)
d. Consideration to Approve 28E Agreement with City of Mount Pleasant (Motion)
e. Consideration to Approve Outdoor Walk-in Freezer Purchase (Motion)
f. Second Reading of School Board Policy 604.5 Special Education, Instruction, Graduation of Special Education
Students with Recommended Changes (Motion)
g. Year-end Review of Superintendent Job Performance and Goals as per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(i) To Evaluate the
Professional Competency of an Individual (Closed Session)
h. Consideration of Contract Approval for Superintendent (Motion)
i. Adjournment
Jerry Stukerjurgen
Sports, June 11, 2022
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant JV and Varsity Baseball had their games against Mid-Prairie cancelled on Friday due to weather. Mount Pleasant JV Baseball will play next on Monday, June 13 at 5:30 PM against Fairfield at Fairfield Middle School. Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball will play next on Monday, June 13 at 7:30 PM against Fairfield at the Mapleleaf Athletic Complex in Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball was defeated by Mid-Prairie by a score of 11-1 Friday night. Junior Jersey Beachy went 2 for 4 with a double. Junior Jayden Housh finished the game 1 for 2 with 1 RBI. Sophomore Madison Helling pitched 3 innings allowing 10 runs, 4 earned on 7 hits with 2 walks. Panther Softball will be back on the field Monday, June 13th with a doubleheader against Fairfield at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex. The first game will begin at 5:30 PM with the second set for 7:30 PM.
New London
New London Varsity Baseball continues their great season as they were victorious over Hillcrest Academy Friday night by a score of 8-1 to improve to 11-0. Senior Dereck Santiago went 2 for 2 with a double and 4 RBIs. Senior Tucker Gibbar went 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Sophomore Brendan Richey pitched 5.1 innings allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits with 3 walks and striking out 6. Tiger Baseball will be back in action on Monday, June 13th for a matchup with Pekin. That game is scheduled for 5:30 PM, and you can catch live coverage on 105.5 KILJ.
New London Varsity Softball will play a pair of games today in the Fairfield Tournament at Fairfield Middle School. The first game against Van Buren County is scheduled for 11 AM. The second game is set for 12:30 PM as the Tigers will play Central Lee.
This Day in Sports History
1955 – A crash during the 24 Hours of Le Mans sent large amounts of debris into the crowd, killing driver Pierre Levegh and 83 spectators, injuring 178 more. It is widely considered as the worst crash in motorsports history.
1997 – Playing with a stomach virus, Michael Jordan scored 38 points and hit the game-winning 3 pointer in a 90-88 Chicago Bulls win over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Chicago would go on to win the Finals in Game 6.
2010 – The 2010 FIFA World Cup began at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was the first World Cup to be played in Africa. Spain won the World Cup a month later.