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Lisa Uphold Named a 2018 ‘100 Great Iowa Nurse’

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(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – Mahaska Health Partnership Keokuk County Hospice Nurse Lisa Uphold has been named to the 2018 listing of “100 Great Iowa Nurses.”

Uphold will be honored with other recipients at a special ceremony recognizing National Nurses Week on Sunday, May 6 in Des Moines. This year’s nominees were nominated by colleagues, patients, doctors, friends and family members representing over 40 Iowa counties.

The field of nominees were narrowed to 100 by a panel of reviewers, including nursing professionals, and previous honorees based off of the nominee’s concern for humanity, contribution to the profession, leadership and mentoring.

Since she joined MHP in 2013, Uphold has proven to be an outstanding example for fellow nurses. “Lisa has focused her work in nursing not only on providing the highest quality care possible, but also on passionately teaching others about the benefits of hospice care,” said MHP Director of Home Health and Hospice Travis Johnson, who nominated Uphold for the award.

“Lisa does her job very well, while also taking time to advocate for what she cares most about. The care she provides is not just technical. It’s heart-touching, emotional and spiritual care,” Johnson continued. “Lisa takes the time to get to know the individual characteristics of each patient and of each family member she works with.”

Uphold said she loves the work she does and feels honored to be recognized. “There are so many other wonderful nurses who do great things every day,” Uphold stressed.

In the winter of 2017, Uphold was assigned to care for a patient who had a unique situation and had no electricity at home. Johnson applauded Uphold’s willingness to go above any beyond for the patient.

“Lisa worked tirelessly to track down new vendors who could help meet this patient’s unique needs,” Johnson explained. “Despite the many challenges, Lisa built a strong bond with the family and after the patient passed, they invited her to the visitation, dinner and funeral. Lisa was invited not just as a caregiver, but as part of the family.”

Sugarland Debut New ‘Bigger’ Track

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Sugarland has shared another song off their upcoming album Bigger, and this time it’s the title track.

The song certainly portrays a positive message, focusing on rising above troubled times, with Jennifer Nettles singing in the chorus,  “Don’t give up / You’re more than enough / Believe me love / You’re gonna be bigger.”

The song is the second track released from the album, which is set to drop June 8, 2018.

  • ONE MORE THING! While most people would consider Sugarland’s Kristian Bush a pretty cool guy, his kids may not agree. Kristian says he was worried about how his daughter would deal with Sugarland’s return while she was at school and she basically didn’t care. “She’s like, ‘Dad, they don’t care. My friends don’t listen to you,’” he shares. Although things are different for his son, who says kids are now waving at him in the halls, telling dad, “I think my social collateral just went up.”

Source: Rolling Stone

WPU Baseball Splits, Loses Series to MMU

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(CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa) – The William Penn University Statesmen (12-23, 5-15 Heart) looked to bounce back from two tough losses as they concluded a series with the Mount Mercy Mustangs (20-19-1, 11-10-1) on Friday.

The Statesmen would bounce back in game one by winning by a score of 10-1 but would drop the nightcap 5-3, giving the Mustangs a series win.

WPU 10, MMU 1

The Statesmen bats were hot to begin the day as they were able to crank out 13 hits and produce 10 runs. The scoring got started in the top half of the second inning when Nick Worcester (So., Bloomingdale, Ill., Physical Education) singled on a ball down the left field line scoring Fabio Espinosa (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn., Wellness and Recreation). Seth Reisbeck (Jr., Meridian, Idaho, History/Government) then proceeded to contribute a RBI single of his own scoring pinch-runner Aaron Petrash (Jr., North Miami, Florida, Digital Communication).

The bats wouldn’t stop there as the Statesmen would put up a big 5 run outburst in the top of the fourth. Jared Goodman (Sr., Huntington Beach, Calif., Physical Education) led off the inning by drawing a walk then came around to score on a double to left-center field by Nathan Ball (Jr., Moses Lake, Wash., Psychology). Phillip Berman (Sr., Long Beach, Calif., Education) would cap off the inning by hitting a 2 RBI single scoring Julian Villegas (Sr., Wilmington, Calif. Sociology) and Worcester.

Nick Seipel (Sr., Rosemont, Minn., Software Engineering) started on the mound as was terrific for William Penn tossing 6.2 innings of 3-hit ball while only allowing 1 earned run and striking out 4.

Reisbeck, Berman, Goodman, Ball and Worcester all recorded multi-hit games.

WPU 3, MMU 5

Tanner Hamblin (So., Salem, Utah, Undecided) got the spot start in the closing game of the series for the Statesmen. The sophomore registered 2 innings while allowing 4 earned runs and 4 strikeouts. Austin Neff (Sr., Hanna City, Ill., Psychology) came on in relief and highlighted the pitching performances for WPU going 4 innings while allowing no earned runs, 2 hits, and striking out 3.

The offense tried to mount a comeback but the early five run deficit was too much. Worcester highlighted the offense with a RBI double in third.

MMU outhit the Statesmen 5-4 and edged the visitors in the error column 1-0.

Next Up: William Penn will host Baker in Heart of America action on Tuesday, April 17.

Statesmen Track & Field Take Mount Mercy Title

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(CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa) – Five event wins lifted the Statesmen men’s track and field team to the crown at the Mount Mercy Mustang Open Friday.

William Penn’s men’s squad was first out of 12 teams with 118 points, holding off Hawkeye CC (108) by 10 points.

Weather certainly played its part as temperatures dipped and winds increased, but it did not slow down Derek Robinson (Sr., Jenks, Okla., Communications), who won two events and was third in another. Robinson topped all competitors in both the hammer at 178-4 and the discus at 150-11; he was also third in the javelin at 141-0.

Fellow thrower Tyler Albert (Jr., Eldon, Iowa, Engineering Technology) claimed the javelin victory at 160-9, while Tristen Elmore (So., Ovied, Fla., Physical Education) earned gold in the high jump at 6-3.5.

The 4×100-meter relay team matched the trio with an event win in 43.47 seconds.

Dajon Shaw (Sr., Highland Park, Mich., Exercise Science) had a pair of top-five efforts, taking third in the 100-meter dash (11.22) and fourth in the 200 (23.76).

Michael Hubbard (Jr., Gary, Ind., Exercise Science) and Malik Williams (Fr., Kansas City, Mo., Industrial Technology) were also multiple point-scorers. Hubbard finished fifth in the 100 (11.49) and sixth in the 200 (24.08), while Williams was fourth in discus (139-10) and eighth in the hammer (118-9).

Seth Davis (So., Farmerville, Texas) captured the silver in the long jump at 20-6.25, while Malik Brown (Sr., Long Beach, Calif., Psychology) ended up fourth in the 100 (11.45) and Treavon Ware (Fr., Washington, D.C., History) was eighth in the 800 (2:08.89).

WPU’s women were ninth out of 12 teams with 31 points; Upper Iowa won the title with 140 points.

Shelbie Williams (So., Hedrick, Iowa, Elementary Education) posted two top-10 showings, placing fourth in the shot put at 39-7.25 and 10th in the discus at 100-11.

Silver went to Bree’Anna Lee (So., Broken Arrow, Okla., Biology) in the 5,000-meter race walk in a time of 36:15.95, while bronze was secured by Becky Cleppe (So., St. Petersburg, Fla., Physical Education) in the hammer at 133-7.

A sixth-place effort was produced by Alexzandrea Woudenberg (Fr., Ottumwa, Iowa) with a 100 time of 13.60, while Amanda McGuire (Fr., Glendale, Ariz.) finished seventh in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.63 seconds.

Morgan Neeley (Flint, Mich., Exercise Science) (13.79 in the 100) and Elayna VanArsdale (So., Bensalem, Pa., Secondary Education) (112-0 in the discus) each finished eighth.

“Mother Nature was our biggest competitor,” Coach Allen Friesen said. “Although our performances were not stellar, our athletes placed high and I am proud of how they battled the elements.”

Next Up: William Penn travels to Lawrence, Kan. next Wednesday-Saturday to compete at the Kansas Relays.

Man Arrested at Oskaloosa Wal-Mart Had Homemade Explosive Device

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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – On Sunday April 15, 2018 at approximately 12:43 PM the Mahaska County E911 Dispatch center received a call from employees at Wal-Mart in reference to a male stealing items from the store.

Officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched and upon arrival, they arrested one male subject for the theft. The male was identified as 30-year-old Jeremy Alan Barton of Oskaloosa. It was determined Barton was involved in several theft cases within the past several days at Wal-Mart. After a search of Barton, an unknown cylinder object wrapped in black tape was discovered on his person. This item was later determined to be a homemade explosive device. The Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted and did respond. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the device to be an offensive weapon and it was properly disposed of in a safe manner.

Barton was booked in the Mahaska County Jail and has been charged with ongoing criminal conduct, unauthorized possession of offensive weapons, possession of offensive weapons as a felon, 3 counts of theft in the 3rd degree, possession of controlled substance 2nd offense, carrying weapons, possession of incendiary or explosive device, possession of drug paraphernalia and 2 counts of criminal trespass. Barton is facing several criminal charges ranging from simple misdemeanors to class B felonies with a penalty of up to 25 years in prison.

-This information was provided in a news release by the Oskaloosa Police Department. It should be noted that a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the subject is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Oskaloosa Police Charge Ottumwa Man with Sexual Abuse

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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – On Friday April 13, 2018 the Oskaloosa Police Department charged Mason Nelson, age 19, of Ottumwa, Iowa with two counts of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree.

These charges stem from and investigation into allegations that on March 10 and 13, 2018 he reportedly had sexual contact with two fourteen-year-old juveniles while staying in Oskaloosa.

The defendant is currently incarcerated in the Wapello County Jail in Ottumwa, Iowa on unrelated charges. Upon the conclusion of those charges, the defendant will be transported to the Mahaska County Jail where he will face the above charges of Sexual Abuse Third Degree.

Sexual Abuse Third Degree is a class “C” Felony punishable by up to ten years in a state penitentiary.

-This information was provided in a news release by the Oskaloosa Police Department. It should be noted that a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Alan Jackson Awarded Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Country Music History – On This Day

1962 – Patsy Cline makes an appearance on Pet Milk Grand Ole Opry with renditions of “Strange” and “Imagine That.”

1969 – Country superstar Johnny Cash records the first of his ABC-TV weekly shows Hello…I’m Johnny Cash at the Ryman Auditorium.

1974 – Charlie Rich tops the US Country chart with, “A Very Special Love Song.

1983 – Alabama dominates the Country Singles Chart with “Dixieland Delight”.

1999 – Shania Twain becomes the first woman to be named songwriter and artist of the year in the Nashville Songwriter Achievement Awards.

2010 – Alan Jackson gets his own star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bentley Tabbed as First Men’s Volleyball Coach in William Penn History

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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule announced on Friday that Luke Bentley has been hired as the school’s first-ever Head Men’s Volleyball Coach.

Bentley comes to WPU from fellow Heart of America Athletic Conference institution Clarke University where he served as an assistant men’s coach the past two seasons. While at Clarke, he guided the Pride to a 32-27 overall record (11-9 Heart). The team held a top-10 ranking in the NAIA in 2016-2017.

Bentley guided one player to All-America status, while three were first-team all-Heart selections. Five others received either second-team or honorable-mention recognition. One individual was also named Heart Attacker of the Year, while two garnered Defensive Player of the Year laurels.

“We are proud to have Luke Bentley as the first men’s volleyball coach at William Penn University,” Rule said. “He has invested a lot of time into understanding the college game in the NAIA and the Heart of America Athletic Conference as his vision developed for the impact he could make as a coach. As he shared the future of his vision and how he believed it could impact William Penn University, it became very clear that he was the perfect fit. We are excited about the future of this program under the leadership of Coach Bentley.”

Bentley was also the Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach at Maquoketa HS in 2017 and led two players to all-conference awards.

“I could not be more excited for the opportunity to lead the William Penn Men’s Volleyball program,” Bentley said. “It is a very exciting time in collegiate men’s volleyball and to have a University like William Penn recognize that and take advantage of it means there are some great things going on here. The entire athletic department, including Athletics Director Nik Rule, have been amazing since the beginning of this process. It shows what a special place William Penn really is.”

A 2013 graduate of Manchester University (Ind.) with a degree in K-12 Health and Physical Education, Bentley also earned his Master’s of Education degree (concentration in Athletic Administration) from Central Methodist University in 2016.

Bentley was a student coach for the women’s team at Manchester from 2009-2013 and a graduate assistant coach with the Central Methodist women from 2015-2016. During his tenure at CMU, the Eagles combined for a 62-16 record (36-6 in 2016), and he coached two first-team all-Heart performers in addition to three second-teamers and one all-region honoree. CMU posted a 3.67 Team Grade Point Average in 2016 which ranked third in the NAIA.

He will also bring experience at the high school level at Patagonia HS (Ariz.) from 2013-2015 as well as the club level with the Santa Fe Vipers (Mo.) from 2015-2016; both were with the girls’ teams.

Bentley has coached at numerous high school and collegiate camps, most notably at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan.

“The hiring process for this position was very competitive; we were very impressed with the depth of candidates who applied, from head coaches of other NAIA and NCAA D-II programs, to top assistants at all levels,” Rule said. “We were fortunate to have a group of finalists who were passionate about the sport and wanted to be a part of our family, and in the end Coach Bentley rose to the top as the right fit for WPU.”

Men’s volleyball is one of three new sports recently added to William Penn’s intercollegiate offerings. The program will play its first matches in the 2019-2020 school year with 2018-2019 serving as a recruiting season for Bentley. He will be expected to fill a varsity lineup in 2019-2020 and have both a varsity and JV squad by 2020-2021.

The NAIA currently does not sponsor men’s volleyball as a championship sport. It is in invitational status (eight-team national tournament next week) with 34 schools offering it, including six in the Heart (Clarke, Culver-Stockton, Graceland, Grand View, Missouri Valley, and Mount Mercy). Due to ample participation, the Heart does offer a conference championship. The NAIA plans to have 40 teams to reach championship status.

EBF High School Jazz I Performs at Jazz Championships

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(AMES, Iowa) – On Thursday April 5, the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School Jazz Band competed at the Iowa Jazz Championships at Iowa State University in Ames. This is the 32nd year in a row that the EBFHS Jazz Band has qualified for this event.

Musco Lighting sponsors the event in cooperation with Iowa Jazz Championships, Inc., Jazz Educators of Iowa, and the Iowa Music Educators Association. The Iowa Jazz Championships are a unique event nationally due to the format and caliber of performances. The annual state championship event invites the top 15 jazz ensembles for each class 1A-4A (60 bands total), bringing together many of Iowa’s finest young jazz musicians to compete in one of the largest one-day festivals in the nation. Jazz Bands qualify for the Iowa Jazz Championships through district and independent qualifying festivals. Each jazz ensemble performs a twenty-minute set before a panel of three judges during the morning and afternoon competition.

Two EBF students were honored with Outstanding Soloist Awards for their solo performances: Delanee Van Zante, alto sax; and Cyrus Rogers, tenor sax.

The band also competed at the Simpson Jazz Festival and the State Jazz Contest in Pella earlier in the season. The band is directed by Joe Overton.

-News and photo submitted by Joe Overton.

MHP Named a 2018 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

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(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States, according to The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

“This achievement is very gratifying and validates our daily commitment to providing the best healthcare possible to our community, while maintaining an efficient and effective facility,” said MHP CEO Kevin DeRonde.

“Mahaska Health Partnership physicians and staff are dedicated to being a trusted community health partner and we are truly honored for this national recognition. Being recognized by the healthcare industry’s most comprehensive rating of US hospitals speaks to our team members’ ongoing commitment to our patients and the communities we serve.”

MHP joins 13 other Iowa hospitals on the list which are located in Atlantic, Audubon, Cherokee, Decatur, Estherville, Guthrie Center, Harlan, Le Mars, Missouri Valley, Orange City, Osage, Sac City, and Winterset. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, the hospitals included in the list are top performers in managing risk, achieving higher quality, securing better outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction and operating at a lower cost than their peers.

MHP scored in the top 100 for Critical Access Hospitals on iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX®. The INDEX, now in its eighth year, leverages 50 rural-relevant indicators across eight pillars to provide the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural provider performance. Results are the basis for many of rural healthcare’s most prominent awards, advocacy efforts and legislative initiatives.

“The Hospital Strength INDEX provides a true benchmark for helping rural providers to better understand performance levels and identify areas of improvement,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “When we look across the spectrum of rural-relevant INDEX indicators, the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals are establishing a new standard for how to deliver higher quality care to their communities despite an unpredictable healthcare environment.”

The Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals play a key role in providing a safety net to communities across America – and the INDEX measures these facilities across eight pillars of hospital strength: Inpatient Share Ranking, Outpatient Share Ranking, Cost, Charge, Quality, Outcomes, Patient Perspective and Financial Stability.

The complete list of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals can be found at www.ivantageindex.com/top-performing-hospitals

 

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