Sports

The Fairfield Park and Recreation Department will be offering a competitive youth swim team program.The ?Hurricane Swim Team? will be swimming as part of the Ottumwa YMCA team, which is coached by Heather Simplot of Ottumwa. Assistant coaches will be Jane McMahon, Erin Cracker and Dana Conilogue.Swimmers will practice at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center. Practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on Nov. 12. ...

Deputies from the Henry County Sheriff?s office recently investigated an accident, several complaints and a report of a stolen motor vehicle.A report was received Nov. 17 of a noise complaint in the 100 block of East Market Street in Rome.A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle matching the description provided in the complaint. Following the traffic stop, Moranda Ledbetter, 22, Rome, was charged with driving ...

A Mt. Pleasant man was apprehended Tuesday night after fleeing following a disturbance at Keo?s Bar and Grill.According to the Mt. Pleasant Police, Joshua Ehrhart had thrown a glass into the liquor shelf causing numerous bottles to break.Ehrhart allegedly left the bar in an attempt to elude law enforcement prior to the patrol officer?s arrival. While crossing the 100 block of North Jefferson Street, he ran in ...

The Pekin volleyball team fell to IMS on senior night Tuesday by the score of 24-26, 25-16,17-25, 23-25.IMS players Olivia Yutzy and Casey Perez led their team to the close victory.?IMS is a scrappy team and Perez?s tips hurt us,? Pekin coach Ashley Bartels said. ?We aren?t used to the setters tipping to spots, so our blocking and defense was slow to get there.?The Panthers started out strong and nearly took ...

The Warriors hung tough against an aggresive West Burlington team Tuesday, but eventually fell by the score of 25-9, 32-30, 25-17.?The first game was a fluke deal,? said Van Buren coach Matt Zeitler. ?The second game we got it going.?The dramatic second game at one point was led by Van Buren 24-19. A call, that Zeitler adamantly disagrees with, led to West Burlington getting the serve back in their favor. The ...

Pella Corporation, a leading manufacturer and designer of windows, doors, and between-the-glass blinds and shades, today announced four new vice presidents, all from within the company.?These new positions are the result of restructuring within Pella Corporation to better serve our customers and grow our presence in the marketplace,? said Karin Peterson, vice president of human resources. ?We are pleased to ...

BY BRYCE KELLYMt. Pleasant NewsNEW LONDON ? Thanks to a change in policy, which was approved during Monday night?s New London School Board meeting, high school students wanting to take college level courses will have more opportunities to do so.Brought before the board by New London High School teacher, Allison Lair, was what she cited as a minor flaw in the system. According to the school?s initial policy, ...

BY BRYCE KELLYMt. Pleasant NewsIt was the start of what many hope will become a force for good in the southeast Iowa area, and with the Blackhawk Chapter of 100 Women Who Care?s official kickoff on Thursday, a Henry County non-profit will be the first to reap the benefits.Started in Jackson, Mich., in 2006, 100 Women Who Care originated from Karen Dunigan, who created the charity to be a simple, easy way to ...