Mervin Lyle Raines

By Theresa Rose · Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 10:41 pm CDT

Mervin Lyle Raines, 95, of New London, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at New London Specialty Care.  He was born April 12, 1925 in New London to Homer Brian and Margaret Ellen Collins Raines.  On August 4, 1946, he married Darlyne Parsons in Lowell; she passed away September 24, 2010.

He was a graduate of New London High School, then served as a Seaman 3rd Class in the United States Navy during WWII.  Mervin was a member of New London United Methodist Church; a lifetime member of New London VFW Post 7641; the Chamber of Commerce; Veterans Memorial Committee; New London Lions Club; and New London City Council.

He and Darlyne owned and operated the Tastee in New London; he worked for National Cash Register and sold insurance and real estate; but he was most known and will be remembered for his 24 plus years as a car salesman in New London and the surrounding area, retiring in 1992.  In true salesman fashion, Merv never met a stranger and was a friend to all.

Survivors include his sons; Bradley (Elaine) Raines of New London and Mitchell (Mary) Raines of Anthem, AZ; six grandchildren; Kerri Menke, Melinda Bitting, Shawnna Lutes, Gretchen Buck, Carly Raines, and Victoria Raines; nine great-grandchildren; Jared Menke, Kourtney Menke, Matthew Bitting, Bren Magel, Zach Russell, Austin Kern, Raesa Lutes, Zoe Buck and Zane Buck; and two great-great-grandchildren; Bentley Bitting and Adelyn Bitting.  Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter Lettie Faye Warth and son Gregory Brian Raines.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held sometime in 2021.  Memorials have been established for New London School Athletic Department and New London Veterans Memorial Park.  Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Weather Related Crash

By Theresa Rose · Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 4:51 pm CDT

On December 12th, 2020, at approximately 5:52 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of vehicle in the median in the 1700-grid of 218.

An investigation determined that Steven Reitz, 28, Olds; operator of a 2006 Chrysler 300, was driving northbound when he hit a snow patch causing him to lose control and go into the median. The vehicle was a total loss, no injuries were reported.

Beason Set to Be Named Panther Softball Coach

By Nathan Bloechl · Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 4:33 pm CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com

KILJ — Following Troy Mears’ departure as Mount Pleasant’s head softball coach the Mount Pleasant Community School District is set to approve Michael Beason as the next head coach of the program, the district has announced.

Mears had been the leader at Mount Pleasant since 2014, orchestrating multiple conference championships and trips to the state softball tournament in Fort Dodge.

Mears stepped down from the position earlier this fall.

Beason will inherit a group that finished last year 4-18, but does return a strong core of players including senior Grace Kelly and underclassman Emma Starr, Kylee Roen and Ella McNamee.

The appointment of Beason as head coach is expected to be finalized at the Mount Pleasant Community School Board meeting tonight.

The meeting is slated to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the high school media center.

An opportunity to help your letter carrier

By Theresa Rose · Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 4:25 pm CDT

The United States Postal Service is asking for the cooperation of postal customers to keep walkways and mailboxes clear of snow and ice to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of mail.  This includes curbside boxes, Cluster Box Units (CBUs), and boxes mounted at other designated locations.

 

In order to deliver mail, our carriers need clear access to mailboxes. This is for our employees’ safety, as well as yours as you retrieve your mail.  Letter carriers are especially vulnerable to slips, trips and falls during the winter months and it is extremely important to keep walkways free and clear of snow and ice to help reduce the danger of a letter carrier suffering a serious slipping injury.

 

Postal employees make every reasonable effort to deliver mail in many difficult weather conditions. However, there may be instances when we are unable to safely deliver due to access concerns caused from winter weather.

 

Your help is deeply appreciated by your letter carrier and the many men and women working together to ensure you receive timely and consistent service.

HCHC Trustees Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 4:11 pm CDT

MEETING OF HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting via Zoom
https://hchc-org.zoom.us/j/94734927443?pwd=dUFxU2xMcFdLbXc5a0drS1VnblVoQT09
Meeting ID: 947 3492 7443
Passcode: 442326
Dial-In: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 947 3492 7443
Mission: To enhance the health of individuals and communities through high quality, effective and efficient services
Vision: To be the healthcare provider and employer of choice
Values: Quality, Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Trust
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Mr. Prottsman _______ Mrs. Olson ________ Mrs. Heaton ________
Mr. Meyer _______ Mr. Severson ________ Mrs. Towne _________
Mrs. McNamee ________
III. Consent agenda
A. Minutes of previous meeting & committees
B. Administrative Team Reports
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Construction update ♦ □
B. COVID-19 response ♦ □
C. Nominating Committee Recommendations ♦ □ *
V. MEDICAL STAFF REPORT:
A. Medical Staff meeting appointments and reappointments ♦ □ *
B. Medical Staff Rules and Regs revisions ♦ □ *
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Phillips monitoring system ♦ □ *
B. Athena Enterprise Temperature Detection System ♦ □ *
C. Budget Calendar FY 2022 ♦ □ *
D. Resolution for Operational Lease with Great River Health System ♦ □ *
E. Resolution for special election ♦ □ *
VII. EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE
Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 1(l) to discuss patient care quality □ ♦ *
VIII. Approve quality report *
IX. ADJOURNMENT

West Point City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 4:08 pm CDT

TENTATIVE AGENDA

City Council of West Point, Iowa

Regular Meeting at Public Library

317 – 5th Street, West Point, Iowa 52656

Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

 

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILOR WATERS

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

  1. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

 

  1. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

 

  1. MAYOR’S REPORT

 

  1. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

  1. CITY COUNCILOR’S REPORT

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS
  2. Liquor License Application
  • Holtkamp Automotive Repair, Exp: 12/31/20
  1. Investment Policy

 

  1. MONTHLY REPORTS
  2. Minutes of Prior Regular Meeting of November 9, 2020
  3. Treasurer’s Report for November, 2020
  4. Warrants Payable for December, 2020

 

  1. OTHER BUSINESS

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

 

Public Health immunization clinics changing to online check-in

By Theresa Rose · Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 4:05 pm CDT

 

Henry County Public Health is making it easier and safer to get your immunizations, especially with the enhanced COVID-19 safety precautions.  You can now check-in online before you come in for shots to help minimize the waiting room traffic and keep everyone safer.  Visit HealthyHenryCounty.org/immunizations or download the free Net Check In – Henry County app from the app stores. You can view the current wait time, check-in to get added to the list, and they will get your record ready and notify you when it’s your turn to come inside.

“We have times of the year when the waiting room is typically very full and this year we have been having people wait outside instead,” states Robin Poole, Immunization Coordinator. “We are implementing this now so we can get the process ironed out before the COVID-19 vaccine is available to the general public. This is one more way Public Health is working to keep you safe and best of all you don’t have to wait around!” It is important to stay up to date on your immunizations, but next time Public Health asks you to check-in online first.