New London Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 11:06 am CDT

Monday, at about 1:15 PM, Des Moines County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 22000 block of Morning Sun Road to investigate a report of a vehicle found in a small creek.

The vehicle was partially submerged in the creek and the body of 60-year-old William Walter Totemeier of New London was found inside. Apparently, Totemeier was driving south on Morning Sun Rd, when he lost control rounding a curve.

The vehicle went into the ditch, rolled over a culvert and came to rest partially in the creek. Authorities believe the accident occurred Sunday evening.

From the Supervisors Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 9:01 pm CDT

Lynn Whaley of WEMIGA Waste met with the Henry County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning inorder to provide an update on the County trash collection site.  WEMIGA took over the county operation at the end of March.  During the month of April 53.62 tons were hauled to the regional landfill.  Of that amount 17.54 tons were materials from the recent bulk cleanup.  Whaley also provided a break down of the different materials that were collected like scrap metal, oil and tires.  In answer to questions from the supervisors, Whaley said Friday and Saturday are still the busiest days at the West Washington Street site. At the end of March the board voted to discontinue operations in the four outlaying corners of the county and added Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday hours in Mount Pleasant.

During the supervisors meeting this morning the board approved the Hillcrest Family services lease for 31 hundred square feet of office space at a monthly amount of $2,000.  Hillcrest occupies the west half of the county owned building at 106 N. Jackson.  In 2019 the County suspended $1200 in monthly rent due financial problems for Hillcrest caused by lack of insurance reimbursements.

Prep Baseball: Van Buren Outlasts Mount Pleasant

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 6:43 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant — A four-run 2nd inning proved to be the difference for Van Buren County as the Warriors secured a 7-3 opening day win over Mount Pleasant at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex last night.

Mount Pleasant struck for two runs in the 1st inning, one on a Carter Amos RBI triple and the other on a wild pitch — but would not score again until the middle innings.

Van Buren hurler Taylor Sprouse settled in to the game well, allowing just three runs — only two earned — over five innings while punching out 11.

Jackson Manning relieved him and fanned five over the final two frames.

Cooper Keldgord was the starter for Mount Pleasant, pitching the game’s first three innings. He struck out one.

Ben Newton made his varsity debut in relief, covering four innings allowing two runs.

The loss moved Mount Pleasant to 0-1, they’ll take on Mediapolis on the road on Thursday night.

Van Buren County, 1-0, will play Keokuk at home Wednesday night.

Boys’ Golf: Wapello to State Golf

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 6:42 pm CDT

KILJ — Wapello took second based on tiebreaker criteria, advancing as a team to the 2022 State Golf Meet.

Wapello tied with Earlham for second, but their fifth place scorer — Cooper Garrison — was higher than that of Earlham’s.

Wapello will join English Valleys, who was the meet champion, at the 1A State Golf Meet next week at Ames Golf and Country Club.

The Golden Bears won with 370 strokes, Wapello earned runner up honors with 373.

Earlham’s Ryan Stiles was meet medalist after shooting an 83.

Winfield-Mount Union’s duo of Carter Loyd and Jake Edwards finished in a tie for 22nd, the pair each shot a 98.

Ethan Streeter and Weston Miller led New London with 103’s.

Wyatt Miller carded a 105.

Boys’ Golf: Matheney Falls One Stroke Short of State

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 6:42 pm CDT

Shellsburg — Mount Pleasant’s Nick Matheny fell just one stroke short of a state appearance following yesterday’s 3A District Tournament at Vinton-Shellsburg.

Matheny carded a 10-over 80, with the cut-off for state being a 79.

He tied with Notre Dame’s Kaleb Allen, who also missed the state meet by one stroke.

Medalist honors were split between Marion’s Nathan Whalen and Isaiah Zoske of Solon, who both ended up five-over on the tournament.

Solon was the team champion, followed up by Washington.

Both teams were good enough to to advance to next week’s state meet in Ames.

Boys’ Golf: Mediapolis Trio Ends Season

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 6:41 pm CDT

Wapello — Ben Wolter, Jacob Grier and Kamden Stotler, Mediapolis’ sophomore trio, all saw their seasons come to a close yesterday at the Class 2A District Tournament in Wapello.

Wolter finished tied for 28th after carding a 90.

Grier shot a 100 while Stotlar finished with a 101.

West Branch won the meet with Dyersville Beckman placing second.

Girls’ Soccer: WBND Edges Mount Pleasant

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 6:40 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant — Andrea Lopreato’s hat trick was not enough as the Mount Pleasant girls’ soccer team fell 4-3 to West Burlington Notre Dame yesterday.

Charice Auwerda had one assist, while Evelyn Escobar made five saves.

Notre Dame closes their regular season ledger at 7-7.

The Nikes will host the Sabers of Central DeWitt Friday in the first round of the Class 2A-8 tournament.

Mount Pleasant ends their regular season 8-6 and will play host to Iowa City Liberty on Friday night in the first round of the Class 2A-5 regional.

Boys’ Soccer: Panthers Blanked by WBND

By Nathan Bloechl · Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 6:40 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant — The No. 5 ranked Notre Dame boys’ soccer team rolled to a 9-0 win over Mount Pleasant last night at East Lake Park.

Parker Davis had a huge scoring night with three goals and four assists.

Cole Ward and Carson Wagner each added a two-pack of goals.

The Nikes are now 14-3 and will host Burlington tonight in their regular season finale.

Mount Pleasant ends their regular season 1-15.

They’ll travel to take on 2A powerhouse Fort Madison Friday night at Baxter Sports Complex.