Sports, 06/09/2022

By Parker Testa · Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 8:31 am CDT

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball has a pair of contests tonight as they will go on the road to take on the Burlington Grayhounds. The first game is set to begin at 5:30 PM with the second game to follow at 7:30 PM.

Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball has a doubleheader tonight as they will go on the road to take on the Burlington Grayhounds. The first game is set to start at 5:30 PM with the second game to follow at 7:30 PM. Those games will take place at Burlington High School and you can catch our coverage of both games, here on KILJ.

New London

New London Tiger Varsity Baseball remains undefeated as they were victorious over the Alburnett Pirates 12-2 last night at Alburnett High School. Senior Carter Allen was 1-4 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Senior Kooper Schulte was 2-5 with a double and 1 RBI. Senior Seth Bailey pitched 5 full innings, allowing 2 unearned runs with 3 walks and striking out 2. Tiger Baseball is back in action tonight as they will host the West Burlington Falcons, first pitch is scheduled for 5:30 PM.

New London Varsity Softball is back on the field tonight as they will host the West Burlington Falcons. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.

Winfield-Mt. Union

Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves Varsity Baseball will take on Lone Tree tonight at Lone Tree High School. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.

WMU Varsity Softball will also take on Lone Tree tonight at Lone Tree High School. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.

This Day in Sports History

1914 – Honus Wagner became the second player in major league history to record 3,000 hits.

1985 – The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title by defeating the Boston Celtics. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 29 points.

2001 – Ray Bourque (Colorado Avalanche) won his first Stanley Cup. He retired from the NHL just 17 days later after a 22 year career.

2008 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Cincinnati Reds) hit his 600th career home run. Only Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and Sammy Sosa had more runs at the time.

Danville Car Burglaries

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 4:40 pm CDT

During the evening hours of Saturday June 4th and into the early morning hours of Sunday June 5th, residents of Danville, IA reported numerous car burglaries as well as one motor vehicle theft.  Items taken range from petty cash, tools, clothing items, and wallets/purses.  The stolen vehicle was recovered in Burlington the following day.

During the same time frame there were also reports of numerous car burglaries and two more motor vehicle thefts reported in New London, IA and Burlington, IA.  Both of these stolen motor vehicles have been recovered as well.

Detectives with the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office believe these incidents are related and have interviewed numerous people.  The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone has any information on any of these incidents, please contact the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office at 319-753-8212.  The Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior.  Please be sure to secure your vehicles and do not leave keys or valuables in vehicles.

 

David “Surrell” Thomas

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 11:14 am CDT

David “Surrell” Thomas, 97, of New London, died Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Dave was born May 3, 1925, near Sperry, the son of Leroy and Letha (Vandermark) Thomas. He was a true patriot and proudly served his country during World War II and Korea. Following his service, Dave worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant for 35 years. He also farmed near Lockridge during many of those years. Dave was a member of the former Congregationalist – Universalist Church of Mount Pleasant, New London V.F.W. #7641, DAR Lifetime Member, and a past member of the Masonic Lodge. He assisted with the organization of the Henry County Veteran’s Memorial. Dave enjoyed western movies, and spending time with his horses. He was an avid Cubs fan and loved to watch Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball.

Dave is survived by two children, Diane (Mike) Nye of New London, Dennis (Peggy) Thomas of Arlington, Texas; wife Marjorie of Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren Marjorie Ann and Matthew bother of San Antonio, Texas; six great grandchildren; and two sister, Evelyn and Mary Alice.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers Charles, Donald, Jack, Marvin, and Larry; and two sisters Genevieve and Verla.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Burge Cemetery, in New London, friends and family are welcome to attend. Military Rites will be conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the New London Fire and Rescue and can be mailed to Diane Nye, 503 N Poplar St, New London, Iowa, 52645. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for David and his family.

Stage and Film Actress to Hold Master Acting Class in Mount Pleasant

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 9:49 am CDT

Aan Steele, who will be coming to Mount Pleasant to participate in the Theatre Museum’s Annual Theatre History Convention, will offer a master acting class at the museum on Friday, June 10th, at 2:00 pm. The class will be held in the James V. Davis Performance Center in the museum’s lower level, 405 E Thresher Rd.

Actress Aan Steele started her career as a young girl with the Sun Players Tent Show in the 1960s before moving to New York City. Aan has been connected with the theatre ever since. She has led Peer Leader acting classes for the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, commonly as SAG-AFTRA, in Hollywood, California and is currently teaching at the SAG-AFTRA Conservatory in New York City.

The classes are free, but spaces are limited, so please reserve a spot by emailing your name to theatremuseum@yahoo.com, latecomers will be accommodated if possible.

The class precedes the Annual Theatre History Convention at the Theatre Museum this weekend, which will open with a ribbon cutting and reception at 4:30 pm June 10th.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 9:42 am CDT

AGENDA

June 9, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Shelley Van Dorin, Public Health regarding Printers

10:00 Olivia Neter with Liberty Power to

Propose a Potential Wind Project in Henry County

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Burlington Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Ammunition Charge

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 9:36 am CDT

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Kaleb Alan Shannan, age 22, of Burlington, was sentenced on
June 1, 2022, to 108 months in prison for being a Felon in Possession of Ammunition. Shannan
was ordered to serve three years of supervised release to follow his prison term and was assessed
a $100 Special Assessment immediately payable to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
According to court documents, Shannan was identified as an individual who had
communicated numerous threats towards law enforcement and their families both in electronic
communication and personal contact. During a traffic stop search, law enforcement seized ninemillimeter rounds of ammunition from Shannan’s backpack. On January 18, 2022, Shannan
pleaded guilty to the charge.
U.S. Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the
announcement. This matter was investigated by the Des Moines County Sheriff and prosecuted
by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

SCC students can earn degree tuition-free

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 9:34 am CDT
Iowa’s Last-Dollar Scholarship covers tuition for 20 programs

 

Iowa residents entering one of 20 programs at SCC could earn a degree without paying for tuition, thanks to the Last-Dollar Scholarship program.

 

“All you have to do is submit the FAFSA to have tuition covered for the eligible programs,” Dana Chrisman, admissions director, says. “It sounds too good to be true, but it has helped hundreds of students in the state complete their degrees and move on to high-paying jobs.”

 

Through the State of Iowa’s Future Ready Iowa initiative, the program is designed to cover the cost of tuition that is not already paid for by scholarships or federal and state grants. The goal is to build Iowa’s talent pipeline by boosting education beyond a high school diploma to give students the skills that employers are seeking.

 

The Last-Dollar Scholarship will cover tuition for the following programs at SCC:

 

Accounting

Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology – Management

Business Administration

Computer-Aided Design Technology (CAD)

Construction Technology

Construction Management

Entrepreneurship

Industrial Maintenance Technology

Healthcare Technology Management

IT Management

Medical Assistant

Medical Coding and Billing

Modern Food Production, Agriculture, and the Environment

Network Administration & Cyber Security

Nursing – LPN or ADN

Precision Machining and CNC Technology

Respiratory Care

Welding Technology

 

Chrisman adds that the scholarship has helped hundreds of students across the state since its onset in 2019.

 

“This is an outstanding plan to help students,” Chrisman adds. “With the Last-Dollar Scholarship covering that financial gap, the state is making it possible for students to achieve their career goals.”

 

The scholarship is open to Iowa residents who are 2022 high school graduates or adult learners age 20 and up who enroll full- or part-time. Those interested in the program must complete their SCC application for admission and the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) by July 1. Both applications are available at www.scciowa.edu.

 

“We’re going into the third year of this program, and word is getting out that Iowa residents really can earn the degree they need for in-demand jobs without paying for tuition,” she says. “There’s no fine print.”

 

The scholarship is renewable. Qualified students will need to reapply each year.

 

For assistance with the FAFSA, contact Mack Turner, educational outreach advisor, at (319) 208-5026 or mturner@scciowa.edu.

 

Eligible programs are listed at www.scciowa.edu.

 

Contact SCC’s financial aid office with questions at (319) 208-5000.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 9:26 am CDT

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

Henry County Jail

 

Date:   06-08-2022______

 

   20_    Henry County Inmates

 

   48     Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  68       TOTAL