On October 15, at approximately 12:40AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a truck in a ditch in the 2300 Grid of Franklin Avenue. After deputies arrived on scene, it was found that a pick up had been driven off the roadway and down into the westside ditch. No one was on the scene with the vehicle when deputies arrived. Just before 1:30 am, the sheriff’s office received a report of a male subject walking northbound in the 2100 Grid of Franklin Avenue. Deputies located the man a short time later. He was later identified as Dillon Dwaine Haynes of Mount Pleasant. Haynes admitted to driving the truck found in the ditch that night. He stated he fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the roadway. After an investigation, Haynes was found to have been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident where he was later charged with O.W.I. Second Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor) and Driving While License Suspended (Simple Misdemeanor). He was also given citations for Open Container by Driver 21 Years Old or Older and Failing to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle.
Sports, October 17th
Mt. Pleasant Football
The Mt. Pleasant Panthers fell to district foe, the Clinton River Kings, 49-26 last Friday on the road. Zerek Venghaus was a bright spot for Panthers all night as he rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown, while Jacob Richtman threw for 2 touchdown passes, one to Garrett Cook and the other to Carter Amos, and amassed 177 yards passing. The Panthers will travel to North Scott this Friday, October 21st, to play their season finale at 7:30 pm.
High School Football Scores
WACO finished with a perfect record of 9-0 after defeating Tri-County, 42-10 last Friday. The team combined for 209 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, with Louden Huisenga leading the Warriors with 114 yards and 2 touchdowns. First round of the playoffs starts this week with WACO hosting Martensdale-St. Marys at 7 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame to start at 6:45.
New London dominated their way to a 72-14 win over HLV. The team rushed for 345 yards and 7 touchdowns with Boden Pickle rushing for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dom Lopez had 3 total touchdowns. The Tigers will be traveling to play Gladbrook-Reinbeck this Friday for their playoff game.
Winfield-Mt. Union defeated English Valleys 71-8 with playoffs on the line. Cam Buffington bounced back in a big way rushing for 266 yards and 8 touchdowns in the regular season finale. The Wolves have the dubious distinction of playing Don Bosco, who is ranked 3rd in 8-man football, to start their playoff journey this Friday.
West Burlington 24, Keokuk 7
Mediapolis 55, Louisa-Muscatine 7
North Scott 49, Fort Madison 14
Washington 35, Fairfield 28
Iowa City Liberty 29, Burlington 28
Centerville 44, Central Lee 7
High School Volleyball
Regional play starts today and tomorrow for High School Volleyball. Here’s some of the matchups:
Holy Trinity Catholic will be hosting Wayne at 7 pm tonight. KILJ will be on the call with pregame to start at 6:45 pm.
The WACO Warriors will face off against Melcher-Dallas at home at 7 pm tonight.
Winfield-Mt. Union will play Twin Cedars tonight at 7 pm at home.
New London will be going against Hillcrest Academy at 7 pm tonight. Jeff Broeg will broadcast this game on the KILJ-AM
Burlington Notre Dame gets a first-round bye as they chase for their 3rd state championship in a row. Central Lee will play Davis County at 7 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Panthers start their postseason tomorrow, October 18th, when they travel to play Burlington. KILJ will be on the call.
Elementary Basketball Tournament
Mount Pleasant Christmas Holidays 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for 3rd – 8th grade boys and girls will be held on Dec 17th, 2022. For more registration details contact Coach Ronnie Ashton at 319-931-2896.
Iowa Wesleyan Athletics
The Tiger volleyball team lost to Cottey College in straight sets on Saturday: 25-23, 25-18, and 25-13. Madison Saia led the Tigers in kills with 7 on the match. They also lost to Manhattan Christian College 3 sets to 1. The Tigers will look to bounce back October 18th at home where they will celebrate senior day against Stephens College at 6 pm.
The Tiger football team falls to 1-2 in conference play as Valley City State University shuts them out 32-0. Gavin Esquivel and Zach Chevalier combined for 143 passing yards but two interceptions. Additionally, the Tigers could only muster 34 rushing yards on the game. Gavin DePedro led Iowa Wesleyan in tackles with 11 and Jerimiah Pauling registered a sack. The Tigers will be back in action October 22nd as they travel to play Presentation College at 1 pm.
Men’s and women’s cross-country teams ran at the Indian Hills Invitational to end their regular season. Lily Garnsey was the first woman Tiger to finish with a time of 21:40 that placed her in 17th. Faith Younce was next in 21st, Alison Morris placed 27th, Lidia Pamos finished in 45th, and Teya Hawkins rounded out the day finishing in 48th. The Tiger women finished in 6th out of 11 teams. The Tiger men broke their own team total time record set less than a week ago by 3 minutes running the race in 2:27:04. Logan Lucas was the first Tiger since 1994 to run an 8K in under 27 minutes with a time of 26:56, which gave him 6th place. Daron Jackson was next in 19th, Kenny Tucker finished in 46th, Jabez Rivers in 50th, and Gannon McNamee rounded out the day finishing in 56th place. The Tiger men finished in 7th out of 12 teams. November 4th marks the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference Championships hosted by Florida College.
The women’s soccer team fell to Viterbo University 2-0 yesterday. They are now 7-7 on the season and their next game will be Saturday, October 22nd, at Bellevue University at 5 pm.
The men’s soccer team was only down 2-1 at halftime, but Viterbo scored 3 goals in the second half to run away with a 5-1 win. Thomas Mullen scored the lone goal for the Tigers. They will travel to play Graceland University Saturday, October 22nd, at 3 pm.
This Day in Sports History
1860 – Willie Park won the first professional golf tournament to be held in Scotland.
1962 – The New York Yankees won their 20th World Series when they beat the San Francisco Giants.
1943 – The Detroit Lions set a rushing record when they achieved a negative fifty-three yards against the Chicago Cardinals.
Sports, October 15th
Mt. Pleasant Football
The Mt. Pleasant Panthers fell to district foe, the Clinton River Kings, 49-26 last night on the road. Both sides of the ball struggled early for the Panthers as Addison Binnie on the first play ran for a 65-yard touchdown and after a three-and-out by the Panthers offense, Binnie took the ball to the house on a 70-yard touchdown run. The Panthers first touchdown came late in the second quarter on a 4-yard touchdown run by Payton Walker, but by halftime the score was 42-6. Jacob Rictman threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, a 5-yard pass to Carter Amos and a 25-yard pass to Garrett Cook. Zerek Venghaus, who had an excellent game on the ground, scored on a fullback dive at the 1-yard line. Next Friday, Mt. Pleasant will be on the road to take on North Scott.
High School Football Scores
West Burlington 24, Keokuk 7
Mediapolis 55, Louisa-Muscatine 7
North Scott 49, Fort Madison 14
WACO 42, Tri-County 10
Winfield-Mt. Union 71, English Valleys 8
New London 72, HLV 14
Washington 35, Fairfield 28
Iowa City Liberty 29, Burlington 28
Centerville 44, Central Lee 7
High School Volleyball
Holy Trinity Catholic will be competing in the Knoxville Tournament today before they get ready for their first game of the Regional on October 17th, against Wayne at 7 pm.
The WACO Warriors will be back in action October 17th to face off against Melcher-Dallas at home at 7 pm to start their journey in the regional playoffs.
Winfield-Mt. Union will play Twin Cedars October 17th at 7 pm at home to start regional play.
The Mount Pleasant Panthers start their postseason next Tuesday, October 18th, when they travel to play Burlington.
New London will be going against Hillcrest Academy Monday, October 17th, at 7 pm to start their journey through regionals.
Burlington Notre Dame gets a first-round bye to start their regional play as they chase for their 3rd state championship in a row. Central Lee will play Davis County to open their regional play October 17th at 7 pm.
Elementary Basketball Tournament
Mount Pleasant Christmas Holidays 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for 3rd – 8th grade boys and girls will be held on Dec 17th, 2022. For more registration details contact Coach Ronnie Ashton at 319-931-2896.
Iowa Wesleyan Athletics
The women’s soccer team fell 2-0 to Bellevue yesterday, moving to 1-1 in conference play. The Tigers next game will be against Viterbo University at 1 pm on October 16th at home.
The men’s soccer team struggled in their conference matchup against Bellevue as they lost 5-0 to the Bruins. They will look to bounce back against Viterbo University at home at 3 pm.
Men’s and women’s cross-country ran at the Indian Hills Invitational yesterday and the women’s team finished in 6th out of 11 teams, while the men finished in 7th out of 12 teams. November 4th, marks the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference Cross Country Championship for both teams.
The Tiger volleyball team lost to Cottey College in straight sets today: 25-23, 25-18, and 25-13. Madison Saia led the Tigers in kills with 7 on the match. The Tigers will look to bounce back October 18th at home where they will celebrate senior day against Stephens College at 6 pm.
The Tiger football team falls to 1-2 in conference play as Valley City State University shuts them out 32-0. Gavin Esquivel and Zach Chevalier combined for 143 passing yards but two interceptions. Additionally, the Tigers could only muster 34 rushing yards on the game. Gavin DePedro led Iowa Wesleyan in tackles with 11 and Jerimiah Pauling registered a sack. The Tigers will be back in action October 22nd as they travel to play Presentation College at 1 pm.
This Day in Sports History
1933 – Philadelphia Eagles play 1st NFL game, lose to NY Giants 56-0.
1979 – NY Knicks retire 2nd number, # 10, Walt Frazier.
1989 – Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe as NHL’s all time top scorer.
MPCHS Band Continues #1 Tradition
The Mt. Pleasant High School Panther Marching Band received their 35th consecutive top Division I rating Saturday at state contest in Muscatine. The band performed in the State Marching Band Festival. Monday at 7 pm will be the marching band’s final performance of the year during All Bands Night at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex. It will also be the final marching band performance under the direction of long-time director Jim DePriest.
Ft. Madison, Keokuk, Mediapolis and Wapello High School Bands also received Division I ratings at the State Contest. Central Lee and West Burlington received Division II ratings.
Next Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda
October 17th, 2022 – October 23rd, 2022
10/17/22
Tammy Quayle Ireland
10/17/22
Peggy Hickenbottom
10/17/22
Jeff Meyer
10/17/22
Gracin Lowery - 14
10/17/22
Hank & Tammy Rauscher
10/18/22
Jennifer Moutrie
10/18/22
Patricia Rod
10/18/22
Ruth Van Auken - 49?
10/19/22
Matthew Hobbs
10/19/22
Leslie Taylor
10/19/22
Riggs Walker
10/19/22
Ray Linz
10/20/22
Steele Jacobsmeier
10/20/22
Maverick Pidgeon
10/20/22
Heather Ridenour
10/20/22
Dave and Joan Rodgers 49 years
10/20/22
Donna Tousignant
10/20/22
Susie Ruiz De Chavez
10/21/22
Easton Martin
10/21/22
Anthony Blint
10/21/22
Debbie Graber
10/21/22
Thu Hoang
10/21/22
Melanie Olivas
10/22/22
Donna Maher
10/22/22
Phyllis Scarff
10/22/22
David Scarff
10/23/22
Brenda Fredona
10/23/22
Nancy Stevens
10/23/22
Katherine Ita
10/23/22
Ted Mountz
10/23/22
Steve Park
10/23/22
Mike Shelangoski
10/23/22
Brenda Fredona
10/23/22
Ethan Streeter
10/23/22
Angie Syfert
10/23/22
Terry and Bonnie Kaufman
Micaiah Samuel Mullen
Micaiah Samuel Mullen, 34, was born on June 13, 1988 to Willie Louis and Betty Jean (Barney) Mullen in Mt. Pleasant (Henry Co.) Iowa. The was the youngest of three children. Micaiah departed this life on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center.
Micaiah accepted Christ at the age of six at Second Baptist Church, (now Second Baptist Ministries) in Mt. Pleasant, under the leadership of the Reverend Tony Campbell. Micaiah maintained his membership there.
Micaiah received elementary education at the Owls Nest, Saunders and Van Allen Elementary Schools and Mt. Pleasant Community Middle School. He was a 2006 graduate of Mt. Pleasant Community High School. Micaiah attended and earned credits in the field of Culinary Art from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and continued studies at Southeastern Community College in Burlington.
During his early years, he played Little League Baseball. Later, he participated in football, basketball and track. He enjoyed playing pool and traveling. Micaiah’s favorite sport was basketball, which he played until ninth grade. He was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Cowboys.
He enjoyed working at Wal Mart and at Sirloin Stockade as a chef. However, his employment was short-lived due to medical concerns.
Micaiah was a family-oriented person. He was loving, caring, gentle, polite and thoughtful, always thinking of the “underdog.” Micaiah loved his daughter Vanessa very much and took pride in all her achievements. He loved his brothers, Willie and Cedrick, and often expressed a desire to go on a trip with them.
Micaiah was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother – Leanna Barney Collins (James); paternal grandparents Sam & Mary Mullen; uncles – Sam Mullen, Jr., Jake Mullen, George Mullen, Howard Collins, James Collins, Jr., Albert Bennett, Sr and Walter Collins and aunts – Frances Mullen, Mary (Mullen) Hairston, Gloria Collins and Lena Collins.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Vanessa Skye Woodsmall and her mother Jessica (who was Micaiah’s special friends and longtime classmate), both of Burlington; his parents – Willie & Betty Mullen of Mt. Pleasant; 2 brothers, their wives and children – Willie & Yolanda Barney, Nehemiah & Priscilla of Omaha, NE and Cedric & Bridget Mullen, Avery & Connor of Plymouth, MN; aunt – Delores Bennett and her children Betinia (Darryl) Wade, Carolyn (Robert) Hill, Albert (Tia) Bennett, Timmy (Franchester) Bennet and Michael Bennett, all of Greenville, MS; uncle – Timmy (Myrna) Collins and their children Christopher (Vanessa) Collins, Antonio Collins and Miriam Collins Holms, all of Salinas, CA; uncle – Curtis (Stephanie) Barney and daughter Naudia of North Liberty, IA; uncle – Fleming Mullen & children Pat & Fleming; uncle – Jerome Mullen & his children – Jerome Jr., Valarie, Treva, Germerish of New York; uncle – Herbert (Ernestine) Mullen of Demopolis, AL; aunts Mabel Mullen & Minnie Scott of Demopolis, AL; aunt Ann Mullen and daughter Ina (Darrin) Hawkins of Washington, DC; aunt Diane (Dwayne) Hogan and children Jermaine (Piper) Hogan, Mariah (Jeremy) McMorris and Aaron (Maria) Hogan of Snellville, GA; aunt – Juanita Collins and daughter Brianna of Greenville, MS as well as a host of friends.
The funeral service for Micaiah will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 22nd at the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel. The Reverend Tony Campbell of the Second Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, will officiate. The funeral will be livestreamed on the Kimzey Funeral Home Facebook Page. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Micaiah’s family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 4-7 PM.
Memorials may be directed to the family. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com
Beaulah M. Manning
Beaulah M. Manning, 90, of rural Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
According to her wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.
Burial will be held in the Cottonwood Cemetery rural Wayland at a later time.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.