Sports

Accolades continue to pour in for Northup

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

Pekin senior Trenton Northup has gathered more post-season baseball accolades.After setting Panther school records for batting average in a season (.577) and for a career (.503), Northup has been named the Class 2A first-team all-state catcher by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Teammate and fellow senior Zach Mosbey was given third-team recognition.Northup was also selected to the first team academic all-state

Laux wrestles to title at national tourney

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

FARGO, N.D. ? Phillip Laux, who will be a junior at Pekin High School this fall, added a national title to his resume last Friday.Laux defeated Darian Cruz of Pennsylvania by decision to win the 98-pound Cadet freestyle national title in Fargo, N.D.On his undefeated run to the title, he won eight straight matches against opponents from New Jersey all the way to California.As a sophomore at Pekin, Laux place third

Area school hot-lunch menus

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

Danville Community SchoolMonday, Oct. 27: Chicken and cheese crispito, garden salad, corn, fruit choice, milk choiceTuesday, Oct. 28: Ham and cheese sandwich, lettuce leaf, tomato slices, sweet potato fries, choice of peaches or orange juice cup, milk choiceWednesday, Oct. 29: Chicken quesadilla, garden salad, black bean salsa, whole grain tortilla chips, fruit choice, milk choiceThursday, Oct. 30: Turkey ...

Learning new skills

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

Forty-five MPCHS art students traveled to Bentonsport last week for a free day of classes, learning activities practiced yesteryear. In the photo, students, from left, Tyler Smith, Ashley Triska, Caitlin Wilson and Josh Sloan are learning paper making from Pat Crawford.

RUSS board member asks county to consider joining new group

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsThe Henry County Sheriff?s Office is now $225 richer with the help of a newly awarded grant.Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee was present during Thursday?s Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting to inform the board of the new grant, among other things. The grant is funded through the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. McNamee intends to use the grant money to help ...

Record-breaking seasons fuel 2010 All-GTNS softball team

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

The months of June and July went down as some of the best in school history for both Washington and Pekin, and it stands to reason the two lineups now dominate the 2010 All-Golden Triangle News Service softball team.The Demons and Panthers combined for an astounding 58-17 record and fill 10 ? Pekin leading the way with six ? of the 14 All-GTNS slots.Continuing the trend of one of the best seasons Washington fans

Playing in the leaves

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Crystal Roth of Mt. Pleasant and her two-and-one-half-year-old daughter, McKenna, take advantage of the weather during the recent stretch of mild autumn days for a romp in the leaves, knowing that dad will clean up the mess.

Trojan volleyball camp next week

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor News Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

The Fairfield volleyball camp for girls entering grades 8-12 is set for next week.Registration is still open for the camp running from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. August 2-6 at FHS. Cost is $50 (including t-shirt).Both camps will present an opportunity for instruction and participation in an intense, technique oriented practice setting. The skills of passing, setting, hitting and serving will be emphasized in drills

MPCHS art students learn life skills from an earlier time

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

BENTONSPORT ? Each year, the Villages Folk School of Van Buren County offers a free day of classes to area high schools.Recently, 45 art students from Mt. Pleasant Community High School experienced classes at the Villages Folk School.Students were allowed to choose two of the following classes to attend ? stained glass, pottery, blacksmithing, sculpture, paper making, pastels or rug weaving. Classes were hosted ...

Music students begin fund-raising

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

Mt. Pleasant music students (grades 3-12) will be taking orders for fresh fruit, cheese, sausage and nuts from Oct. 22-Nov. 5.Students are earning funds toward music trips they can participate in at the high school level.The MP Music Boosters appreciate the community support in this endeavor.

Marsh Avenue makeover to begin soon, says engineer

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsMarsh Avenue will be getting a little makeover soon, or at least that?s the word from Jake Hotchkiss, Henry County engineer.During Tuesday?s Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting, Hotchkiss presented the board with a contract for a purchase of land for highway easement on Marsh Avenue. The specific plans for the project will be brought up next week for signatures and ...

Van Buren tops SEISC with five first team picks

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:37 pm2695d ago

The Southeast Iowa Super Conference 2010 all conference baseball team had strong representation from north division co-champion Pekin and south division champion Van Buren. Van Buren led the way with five players ? Jory Heckenberg, Court Garrett, Spencer Bartholomew, Tel Smith and Leighton Schnedler ? on the first unit and Pekin placed three ? Trenton Northup, Zach Mosbey and Dalton Stone. The south division