Obituaries

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News With the tremendous response from contractors interested in the Henry County jail project this early on, John Hansen with Midwest Construction is confident they will get some good prices this time of year.During the Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8, Hansen again went over the building plans for the new jail, saying that the project is close to $1 million under ...

Canned goods were accepted as admission to the Iowa Wesleyan University's (IW) women's and men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 3. The IW Student Athletic Advisory Commitee (SAAC) holds the fundraiser every year for The Fellowship Cup. Assistant Athletic Director BJ Wagy said that they usually bring in 500 to 600 food items each year.

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News SALEM ? City council members moved a step closer during their council meeting Feb. 6 to acquiring three dilapidated properties in the community. The city has been attempting to gain control of the property for several years and plans to demolish the homes on the property.City Attorney Patrick Brau said he has filed a lawsuit to gain control of a twice fire-damaged home on ...

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ? New London residents expressed their displeasure with the new sewer rates during the city council meeting on Tuesday night.Last month, the council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would increase the city's sewer rates to $34 for the first 1,500 gallons. From there, residents would be charged $11.50 per gallon for the next 3.5000 gallons. The next ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News It's pretty unlikely, 18 years after a murder, that a body will be found.In fact, during a Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, County Attorney Darin Stater confirmed that in the case of Elizabeth Syperda, her body was never recovered yet her estranged husband, Michael Syperda is facing charges of first degree murder.In previous interviews with The News, ...

FULTON, Mo. ? The Iowa Wesleyan women traveled to Westminster College on Wednesday night for their first of two road games this week. The Tigers defeated the Blue Jays earlier this season and were looking to pull off another upset. Westminster proved too much for the Tigers to handle, however, as IW fell 57-87.The Tigers fell behind early, giving up a three-pointer in the first defensive possession of the game. ...

By Andy Krutsinger, Mt. Pleasant News ELDRIDGE ? The Mt. Pleasant wrestling team traveled north on Wednesday night for the regional first round at North Scott. The Panthers were knocked out by Cedar Rapids Kennedy 72-9, matching their placement from last season.MPCHS got out to a good start thanks to Dalton Bass at 220 lbs. Bass picked up a pin over Kennedy's Cameron Jones, getting the fall in 1:44.The next ...

By Andy Krutsinger, Mt. Pleasant News The Mt. Pleasant basketball games against Ottumwa may have been postponed on Monday night, but that doesn't mean Panther fans don't have a reason to celebrate on Tuesday.The Panthers were ranked number one in Class 3A when the new Associated Press rankings came out on Monday. It was the second of three major Iowa prep polls to rank MPCHS in the top spot.Mt. Pleasant was ...

By Andy Krutsinger, Mt. Pleasant News LETTS ? The New London girls' basketball team took on Columbus Community in the first of two games at Lone Tree High School on Friday, as part of the SEISC girls' shootout. The Tigers topped the Wildcats 39-30, giving a much-needed win to the South Division, who won the shootout 5-4 overall.The Tiger win was aided by a fast start, led by the defense. New London outscored ...

By Andy Krutsinger, Mt. Pleasant News The Iowa Wesleyan women had their hands full on Saturday afternoon as the Tigers hosted Webster University on senior night.A tough Webster press was too much for the IW offense to overcome. The Gorloks won a physical game, 70-45.The Gorlok defense was able to force 16 Tiger turnovers in the first two quarters. IW was held to 8-18 shooting the ball and 1-8 from three-point ...