Obituaries

By Ed Tibbetts, Quad-City Times UnityPoint Health said Wednesday that it may not renew its contract with Amerigroup of Iowa, one of the two remaining Medicaid managed care organizations in the state.The decision could affect 54,000 patients.?We are disappointed that our contract issues with Amerigroup are not yet resolved and know the announcement of a possible change may cause confusion for our Amerigroup ...

By David Hotle, The JOURNAL WASHINGTON ? While the basic design of the proposed Wellness Park to be constructed on 46 acres along Fifth Street and North D Avenue is complete, builders still want input from the people of Washington on the amenities to be constructed into the park.During a public meeting Monday evening in the Washington Public Library, MSA developers, who are working with the city to design the ...

By Morrgan Bouler, Mt. Pleasant News Intern Mt. Pleasant High School seniors are currently building a house from the ground up, while gaining some valuable skills along the way.Dressed in sweatshirts, hats, and gloves to combat the winter cold, nine seniors are getting a bird's-eye view of a small suburban neighborhood as they work on the roof of 1812 S. Meadowview Ave. As they work, echoes from their tools ...

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND ? The city of Wayland will soon have two fewer buildings in its skyline as the city council approved a building demolition bid Wednesday night.City Clerk Beverly Conrad said the city only received one bid for the project, which will demolish the buildings at 211 and 213 W. Main St.The buildings, Conrad said, have not been in good shape for several years. ?This is our ...

Alabama coach Nick Saban decided to go with his new offensive coordinator for the College Football Playoff title game, announcing Lane Kiffin will not be coaching the offense when the Crimson Tide face Clemson next Monday night.Kiffin who accepted the head-coaching job at Florida Atlantic University last month, was expected to continue at Alabama through the playoff run after Saturday?s 24-7 win over Washington ...

TAMPA, Fla.? No. 17 Florida has been burned by second-half comebacks on occasion this season, but defensive back Chauncey Gardner decided to take matters into his hands.Gardner, a freshman cornerback, had two interceptions and returned one for a 58-yard touchdown to lead the Gators to a 30-3 win over Iowa in the Outback Bowl on Monday at Raymond James Stadium.The Gators finished the season 9-4 while Iowa ...

Fairfield senior wrestler Michael Fritz upped his season record to 10-0 with a win by decision (10-3) over Bondurant-Farrar?s Louis Long on Thursday night.Fritz is currently ranked No. 5 in Iowa in Class 2A at the 195-pound weight class.?It?s nice to see what others think of you,? Fritz said. ?But rankings aren?t that big of a deal. You can?t let them intimidate you if you?re facing a highly ranked opponent ? ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Fred Miller was looking for a service project for his freshmen students at Iowa Wesleyan University when he reached out to a representative of United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) about volunteering in Houston, Texas, after Hurricane Harvey.With Houston needing more seasoned disaster responders, Katie Newman, head of UMCOR for Iowa, instead directed the IW students in ...

The recently dedicated Dolores Poulter Wilson Emergency Services Pavilion at Midwest Old Threshers was damaged du ring the early -morning hours of Nov. 9 when a vehicle hit it. Skid marks can be seen in front of the building. Midwest Old Threshers CEO said that apparently the driver lost control of the car while traveling on the gravel. He said a police investigation has revealed the suspect. McWilliams said he ...

Veterans of military service were treated to a free breakfast this morningat Miss K's on the north side of the square. Veterans were able to pass through a buffet line and load up on eggs, bacon, sausage, etc. Miss K's will repeat the event tomorrow on Veterans Day.