Sisterly support Jul 25, 2008
PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) was founded on Jan. 21, 1869 by seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Originally a small campus friendship society, PEO blossomed to include women off campus and today there are almost a quarter of a million members in chapters in the U.S. and Canada. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Show features artist's imaginary haunts Jul 2, 2008
Jeff Holstein shows off a couple of haunted houses he drew at the Artabilities show for Hope Haven participants Friday at Iowa Wesleyan College ... As patrons of the arts cleared out of the PEO Memorial Building, artist Jeff Holstein made conversation with a man lingering at the Hope Haven "Artabilities" show Friday at Iowa Wesleyan College ... Holstein is his own guardian, attending some programs at Hope Haven, according to Kelly Murphy, who co-organized the show with Julie Anderson, both... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Marquette grad defends her case Jun 25, 2008
She played basketball at Iowa Wesleyan College and graduated from there this past May. She is the daughter of Lin and Larry Gregory. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Veteran educator takes the helm at Iowa Wesleyan Jun 25, 2008
Dr. Jay Simmons, Iowa Wesleyan Colleges new president, is ready to work in his new office ... Iowa Wesleyan College President Dr. Jay Simmons may be a new face at the college, but he's no stranger to liberal arts education. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Edris signs with Central Methodist University Jun 25, 2008
Keenan Stanbridge, a 6-4 wing from Quincy, signed a national letter of intent with the Tigers of Iowa Wesleyan College, an NAIA Division II program in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. We are excited about the possibilities for these three student-athletes at the next level. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
IWC welcomes new staff Jun 21, 2008
Workman is a native of Donnellson and is a 2008 graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College. She will be involved in a number of fundraising programs, including the phonathon, Henry County Campaign, Friends of Harlan Lincoln House and direct mail efforts. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC president joins Mt. Pleasant campus Jun 20, 2008
Golden Triangle Media. Friday, June 20, 2008. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Community Notes Jun 5, 2008
The P.E.O. Sisterhood, founded Jan. 21, 1869, at Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is a philanthropic and educational organization interested in bringing to women increased opportunities for higher education. For information, call Julie McCutchan at (815) 875-2092 or Jan English at (815) 875-4789. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Winfield-Mt. Union seniors challenged to 'give back' May 20, 2008
Union were very positive, the Iowa Wesleyan College graduate said. "You have given me more than I deserve, and I hope I have given you something," Probasco said. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Museum remembers famed residents May 17, 2008
James Harlan came to Mt. Pleasant in 1853 to serve as president of Iowa Wesleyan College. His home was built in 1854, on the northern part of campus. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Club News: PEO Chapter NZ May 16, 2008
Harlan came to Mt. Pleasant in 1853 as president of Iowa Wesleyan College and stayed two years before moving on. He returned to Mt. Pleasant in his retirement years and served as a trustee of Iowa Wesleyan to the end of his life. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Jones sisters to play basketball at IWC May 8, 2008
FLANAGAN Flanagan High School s star Lady Falcons, Anna and Caitlyn Jones, will be continuing their basketball careers together at Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. On Nov. 12, Anna signed her letter of intent to join the Lady Tigers (photo at top). (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Vilsack speaks about new home May 8, 2008
Christie Vilsack speaking at Saturday's commencement service for Iowa Wesleyan College. Former Gov. Tom and first lady Christie Vilsack, formerly of 402 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, recently moved to Des Moines. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Vilsack salutes statue to 'Belle' May 6, 2008
A crowd gathered Friday on the front lawn of Old Main on the Iowa Wesleyan College Campus for the dedication of a statue of Arabella "Belle" Babb Mansfield, commissioned after a vision by Christie Vilsack. Former first lady of Iowa and longtime Mt. Pleasant resident Christie Vilsack, artist Ben Victor, and keynote speaker and former lieutenant governor of Maryland, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend gave the address, all referring to her as "Belle." Later the three speakers confirmed that they felt... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
NASPE honors exercise science, phys ed majors May 6, 2008
Iowa Wesleyan College students Kayleigh Epps of Webster City and Rachel Roth of Burlington were honored as "Outstanding Majors of the Year" for exercise science and physical education by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding students majoring in disciplines related to health, physical education, exercise science, recreation, dance or sport from colleges and universities throughout the country. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
'You've passed; you have excelled; you have triumphed' May 6, 2008
The May graduates of Iowa Wesleyan Colleges Class of 2008 are congratulated by outgoing president William Johnston, center, at podium. More than 150 students graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College Saturday, at a ceremony held inside the Olan G. Ruble Arena at the Howe Student Activity Center. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Tigers defeat Grand View 12-7 for MCC Tournament title May 6, 2008
Golden Triangle Media. Tuesday, May 06, 2008. (Washington Journal, IA)
Kaercher to speak at educational tribute May 6, 2008
Seven students at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant founded PEO International on Jan. 21, 1869. It has grown through word of mouth alone to include nearly 250,000 members in chapters throughout the United States and Canada. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Mansfield celebrated at IWC with statue May 3, 2008
Ben Victor learned a lot about Arabella "Belle" Babb Mansfield in the research that went into the statue of her that was unveiled today at 2 p.m. in a ceremony at Iowa Wesleyan College. The sculptor, who came from Aberdeen, S.D. to Mt. Pleasant, said he wanted "to capture the spirit" of the first woman licensed to practice law in the U.S. "at about 1869 when she passed the bar (exam).". (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Making her look just right May 2, 2008
Keith Perron of maintenance at Iowa Wesleyan College drills holes in one of four benches to be placed around the Belle Babb Mansfield statue (covered in background) ... The Belle Babb Mansfield statue will be the centerpiece of a small exhibit on the campus on Iowa Wesleyan college. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC instructor shares Nigerian culture in new book Apr 23, 2008
Gwamna is an instructor at Iowa Wesleyan College. Looking on is husband Bitrus Gwamna. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC picks new president Apr 22, 2008
"We are very excited that Dr. Simmons and his wife Jenn? will be joining the Iowa Wesleyan family," said Dr. Lori Wright, chairman, Iowa Wesleyan College Board of Trustees. "A transition team is being formed to handle the details of the Simmons' relocation. "We are confident that Dr. Simmons' leadership will continue to move Iowa Wesleyan College forward to the next level of academic excellence ... " Dr. Simmons has held leadership positions in higher education for more than 20 years. He... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Dr. William Johnston reacts to a surprise gift certificate for French fries given to him by Sara Lawson."> Apr 22, 2008
Golden Triangle Media. com - Area bids farewell to IWC's president Johnston. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Left - Chadwick Teacher of the Year Dr. Jamie Spillane. Right - Part-time Instructor of the Year Karen Osborne."> Apr 22, 2008
Golden Triangle Media. com - Awards Day at IWC. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
McMullin breaks 26-year-old school record Apr 22, 2008
"He's hit the weights harder, and worked on several new techniques. He's also starting to mature as a thrower. Most of the time he can tell me what he did wrong before I can say anything." When Caldwell learned that McMullin had put on 55 pounds since last season, he joked, "Tell Bob Jenson I want to have that kid tested." McMullin has also been training with Olympic hopeful and Iowa Wesleyan College student Floyd Turner lately and said that several of Turner's tips helped him achieve the... (Washington Journal, IA)
IWC baseball sweeps Mt. Mercy in dramatic fashion Apr 22, 2008
Iowa Wesleyan College's Jorge Quintero leaps over the fence in front of Waldorf's dugout to catch a fly ball for the second out of the first game in Sunday's MCC doubleheader. The Iowa Wesleyan College baseball team swept Mt. Mercy with a pair of dramatic comebacks on Sunday in a doubleheader at the Mapleleaf Community Complex. (Washington Journal, IA)
IWC sets concert, reception for departing president Apr 17, 2008
The Mt. Pleasant Chorale and the Iowa Wesleyan College Choir, both under the direction of Dr. Jamie Spillane, will present Maurice Durufl ... Soloists include Mt. Pleasant favorites Dr. Tim Ahern from Southeastern Community College and Margaret Clair, adjunct professor of voice at Iowa Wesleyan College. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC interviewing president finalists Apr 16, 2008
Iowa Wesleyan College trustees are "very close" to a selection of a president to succeed the outgoing William Johnston, says Lori Wright, chairman of the board of trustees. Wright led Monday morning the first of three breakfast meetings that introduced three finalists for the position to approximately 25 community leaders, including a number of IWC alumni. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Business brief: Heartland Inn manager settling in Apr 16, 2008
She then completed her four-year work at Iowa Wesleyan College in marketing and management. She managed the Barrington Park apartments on the north side of Mt. Pleasant while she attended IWC. Last summer she saw the hotel manager's position was open. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Dru you gonna call? Apr 12, 2008
After graduating from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant with a degree in education, McAnelly was hired at age 23 as the at-risk coordinator at Washington Junior High School. He was a head junior varsity basketball coach, assistant varsity basketball coach, assistant football coach and junior high track coach during his four years in the Washington school district. (Washington Journal, IA)
Turner working hard to make Olympic Trials Apr 10, 2008
Photo courtesy Iowa Wesleyan College. Four-time NAIA National Champion and Iowa Wesleyan College student Floyd Turner is one foot and 10 inches shy of qualifying for the Olympic trials in the discus and says it's just a matter of getting the right weather on the right day now. (Washington Journal, IA)
IWC chapel renovations on target Apr 5, 2008
by Larry Kershner News Editor Although they've only been at it for just over a month, the extensive Phase I of the chapel renovations at Iowa Wesleyan College have things looking considerably different. Bryce Creager, project manager, last week provided the Mt. Pleasant News with a tour of the facility. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Gayle Leonard Eschmann\69 Apr 2, 2008
He received a bachelor's degree from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. He was an efficiency expert for a large corporation. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Vintage titles featured at 'A Book Affair' Apr 2, 2008
"As I've said to a lot of people today," said Joy Conwell, director of circulation and special collections at Iowa Wesleyan College, "Bibles are very, very prevalent. They don't have a lot of strong value," she said, unless they are 1700s-era or earlier. Because so many Bibles have been printed, Conwell said, any individual Bible is usually worth about $50. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Business leaders seek less government intervention Apr 2, 2008
Golden Triangle Media. Wednesday, April 02, 2008. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC campaign seeking $100,000 in gifts by May Mar 28, 2008
Iowa Wesleyan College announced today that the Henry County Campaign is on target to meet the $5 million dollar goal by the end of 2009 ... " "We are pleased that Henry County residents and business have been so supportive of Iowa Wesleyan College during the campaign," the Schimmelpfennigs said in a prepared statement The public phase of the Partnership Campaign was officially launched on Oct. 10, 2006, as the community initiative to assist the college in meeting the $35 million Transforming Our... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC softball: Ashford clutch hits lead to sweep of Tigers softball team Mar 28, 2008
Ashford University came up with late-inning rallies in both games of a doubleheader against Iowa Wesleyan College Wednesday to sweep the Midwest Collegiate Conference softball twin bill between the two schools - 7-2, 7-3. The Saints scored five runs over the sixth and seventh innings to defeat IWC 7-2 in the opener. (Washington Journal, IA)
IWC baseball: Late rally lifts Tigers in twin bill opener Mar 28, 2008
Neil Nerem singled in the go-ahead run as part of a five-run sixth inning outburst, Wednesday, leading Iowa Wesleyan College to an 8-3 win in the opener of a baseball doubleheader against Grand View College Wednesday afternoon. Grand View held off the Tigers for a 3-2 win in the second game of the twin bill, giving the Midwest Collegiate Conference foes a split. (Washington Journal, IA)
Shuttle Endeavour heading home Mar 27, 2008
Left behind was Peggy Whitson, an Iowa Wesleyan College graduate who is commanding the international space station. Whitson has been on the space station since October and is serving as station commander as part of Expedition 16. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Legislative briefing set Saturday Mar 27, 2008
The third of four legislative briefings for 2008 will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Saturday, March 29, in the Chadwick Library at Iowa Wesleyan College. Rep. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Loh named provost Mar 27, 2008
When Loh arrived in the United States when he was 15, he started college at Iowa Wesleyan College and then transferred to Grinnell College, graduating in 1965. Page 1 of 2. (Daily Iowan, IA)
FMHS club team 11th out of 29 Mar 26, 2008
Hopefully this has helped them prepare for their next tournament, which will be held April 5-6 at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. Article Rating. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Ruth A. Maley Mar 25, 2008
She was president of the Student Nursing Association at Iowa Wesleyan College. She was active on the Board of Rehabilitation. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Edwards delegates hold together at Democrats' convention Mar 19, 2008
More than 120 residents were in attendance Saturday morning at the Howe Student Activity Center at Iowa Wesleyan College, where the 110 delegates selected at the Jan. 3 caucuses gathered to select 14 delegates to represent the county at the upcoming district and state conventions. In his opening remarks, Dave Helman, Henry County chairman for the Democratic Party, noted that the crowd of about 125 easily doubled the county Republicans' attendance at their March 8 convention. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
To sign new book Saturday Mar 15, 2008
He is a graduate in commercial art from Iowa Wesleyan College and the Art Instruction School in which he participated during high school. After graduation, he published numerous cartoons in Woman's World, The Saturday Evening Post, Rural Heritage, the newspaper Art Scene, and with King Features Syndicate's "The New Breed" comic strip. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Dems' county convention this Saturday Mar 15, 2008
The Henry County Democratic Party Convention will be held Saturday, March 15, in the Howe Student Activity Center Social Hall at Iowa Wesleyan College. Delegate registration will be held from 8 to 9 a.m., with the opening gavel at 9 a.m. Participants will select 14 delegates to attend the Democrats' April 26 district convention in Mt. Vernon, as well as recommend items to be included in party platform. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
From hospital to Rec Center these women love the wellness industry Mar 15, 2008
Ellison and Huppenbauer are looking into pitching discounted membership rates to corporations, like the agreements the Rec Center has with MacKay Mitchell Envelope and Iowa Wesleyan College. Public membership rates are available at the Rec Center. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Todd McGhghy back in coaching Mar 8, 2008
Former Iowa Wesleyan College football coach Todd McGhghy, 37, was announced this week as the new head varsity football coach for Ft. Madison High School ... McGhghy led the Iowa Wesleyan College Tigers from 2003-2005 where he is credited to have led his team to most successful winning season since 1995 ... Prior to his work at Iowa Wesleyan College, McGhghy served as defensive coordinator for Keokuk High School during the 1996-1998 seasons. (Washington Journal, IA)
New FMHS football coach wants to shelve past, start fresh Mar 7, 2008
to its first state playoff appearance and guided Iowa Wesleyan College to its best record in more than a decade. His new task will be a challenge, but he's already setting lofty goals. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Fort Madison introduces McGhghy as new varsity football coach Mar 7, 2008
McGhghy most recently was the head coach at Iowa Wesleyan College from 2003-05 where he led the Tigers to the most conference wins for the school since 1995. McGhghy, 37, is a 1988 graduate of North Scott High School in Eldridge. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
FMHS names football coach Mar 6, 2008
Most recently, McGhghy was head coach at Iowa Wesleyan College from 2003-05 where he led the Tigers to the most conference wins for the school since 1995. As a player, Todd earned all-state and all-conference honors as a linebacker and fullback in football and went to state in track as a shot putter. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Women's season ends in MCC finals with 63-60 loss to St. Ambrose Bees Mar 5, 2008
DAVENPORT - The Iowa Wesleyan College women's basketball team's dream of a third straight Midwest Collegiate Conference tourney championship and NAIA Division II National Tournament berth came to an end Monday night with a hard-fought 63-60 loss to St. Ambrose University in the MCC tourney finals. The top-seeded Queen Bees scored their final eight points at the free throw line and blocked a tying three-point attempt in the final seconds to win a classic battle between the two evenly matched... (Washington Journal, IA)
Acapella entertains - Mar 4, 2008
The program was the third of a four-part concert series designed as a fundraiser for the chapel renovations on the Iowa Wesleyan College campus. Golden Triangle Media. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC women to test Grand View in MCC finals tonight Mar 4, 2008
DES MOINES Rachel Mitchell, junior guard, scored18 points as the Iowa Wesleyan College women. s basketball team used a suffocating defense and efficient offense to handle Grand View College 64-44 in a Midwest Collegiate Conference Tournament Semifinal Saturday afternoon. (Washington Journal, IA)
DAR honors James Green's public service Mar 1, 2008
He attended Mt. Pleasant High School and Iowa Wesleyan College, where he played football and participated in the choir. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II, sailing aboard the USS Squire, a transport ship, crossing the Pacific 28 times and the Atlantic six times. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Local Lutherans put their hearts into hurricane relief Mar 1, 2008
Eric Reist, the youngest crew member, is a correctional officer at the Muscatine County Jail and teaches at Muscatine Community College and Iowa Wesleyan College. He caught his co-workers by surprise when he told them how he was going to spend his vacation. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tigers fall in near miss, 88-87 Feb 29, 2008
Fouls: Iowa Wesleyan College 25, SAU 25. Fouled out: Shipp, Washington. (Washington Journal, IA)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Feb 29, 2008
The Southeast Iowa Band will perform in concert at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel Auditorium at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant ... Players include several Iowa Wesleyan College faculty and students. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Williams 'Stepped out on the film' Feb 28, 2008
McKendree University, Upper Iowa University, Iowa Wesleyan College and Southwest Baptist University were among the other schools Williams considered. It was Central Methodist's coaching staff that impressed Williams. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Tigers '9' drops 2-of-3 to Lambuth Feb 28, 2008
JACKSON, TENN. - The Iowa Wesleyan College baseball team got some stellar pitching performances but struggled with the bats and lost two of three games in a series this weekend against Lambuth (Tenn. University. (Washington Journal, IA)
Daly named GRRP president Feb 27, 2008
Daly will be overseeing the activities of a partnership that includes Grow Greater Burlington, Iowa Wesleyan College, Lee County Economic Development, Louisa County Economic Develop-ment, Mount Pleasant Area Economic Development Commis-sion, Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission and Southeastern Community College. Golden Triangle Media. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC basketball teams to host MCC quarterfinals Feb 27, 2008
The Iowa Wesleyan College men's and women's basketball teams will both be hosting quarterfinal games in their respective Midwest Collegiate Conference tournaments this week. IWC will host a men's quarterfinal game on Wednesday and a women's quarterfinal game on Thursday. (Washington Journal, IA)
Milledgevilles Herin wins 3-point contest Feb 26, 2008
College commitments Stillman Valley senior Luke Ptasienski has signed his letter of intent to play soccer for Iowa Wesleyan College next year. Ptasienski, a starting midfielder for the Cardinals, joins an NAIA program located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. (Rockford Register Star)
What's next? A weekly planner Feb 23, 2008
Saturday, March 1 * Mt. Pleasant Little League tryouts at the old gym at Iowa Wesleyan College. Registration forms may be mailed to Mt. Pleasant Little League, PO Box 462, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
IWC hoops: Mens' 82-61 win secures 3rd seed in MCC tourney Feb 22, 2008
They've had their own destiny in their hands for the past few weeks and the Iowa Wesleyan College men's basketball team Wednesday night knocked off their third straight conference opponent to secure a lock on third place and to host the first round of the MCC tourney on Wednesday, Feb. 27 ... Iowa Wesleyan College had five players shoot a total of nine three-pointers, offsetting six long goals by Viterbo. (Washington Journal, IA)
