In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.
Date: 07-14-2021______
JAIL COUNT
_22_ Henry County Inmates
_54_ Out of County Contract Inmates
_76_ TOTAL
A Celebration of Life for Ed Schultz will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 11:00 am at the family farm located at 3444 New Era Road, Muscatine, Iowa, with a luncheon to follow. The luncheon (and Celebration of Life in the event of inclement weather) will be held at the community building across the road.
Ed passed away December 5, 2020 after an extended hospitalization at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from complications of Covid-19 following a series of strokes. In lieu of flowers, or if you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider contributing to a charitable organization of your choice in memory of Ed.
Please feel free to dress casually. For everyone’s safety, the family respectfully asks guests to adhere to any state and federal CDC guidelines associated with the prevention of Covid-19 in place at the time of the gathering.
WINFIELD – MT. UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TENTATIVE AGENDA ~Library, W-MU 6:00 p.m. ~ July 14, 2021
D1. Minutes, Bills, Financial Reports
D2. Personnel Hirings/Resignations
E1. Elementary/Curriculum
E2. Secondary
E3. Superintendent
F1. Consider Activity Pass Prices for FY22
F3. Consider 2021-22 Employee Handbook Revisions
F4. Consider 2021-22 MS/HS Handbook Revisions
F5. Consider 2021-22 Elementary Handbook Revisions
F6. Consider 2021-22 IASB Legislative Priorities
F7. Consider Athletic Training Services Agreement
F8. Consider FCCLA Stipend
F9. Consider Facility Committee Recommendation
F10. Consider Mowing Bid
F11. Consider VIBE agreement w/Burlington CSD
The Henry County Conservation Board will hold their July 2021 Board meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the conservation board meeting room at the office in Oakland Mills.
Items on the agenda will include: Foot Bridge Renovation Update, Ketchum Switch Rules and Regulation Discussion, UTV/ATV Ordinance, Director Report, and Naturalist Reports.
Please contact the conservation department if you have any questions, 319-986-5067.
This week, Test Iowa, the state’s free COVID-19 testing program will transition from offering COVID-19 testing at drive through locations throughout the state to providing Iowans access to free, self-administered test kits. Since launching in April of 2020, Test Iowa has processed over 540,000 PCR COVID-19 tests.
Through Test Iowa at-home, a partnership between the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the State Hygienic Lab (SHL), Iowans will be able to receive a free test kit, collect a saliva sample at home, return the sample by UPS and receive results through email.
Beginning Friday, July 16, Iowans may choose to pick up a test kit from a site in their community or have a kit sent to their home at no cost. Each test kit includes step-by-step instructions including how to activate the test kit, collect the test sample, return sample to SHL and when to expect results. The current Test Iowa website will be updated to facilitate the process for requesting test kits and will feature a test kit site locator tool. There are approximately 125 pick-up sites registered throughout the state.
The currently operational drive-through sites in Des Moines and Davenport and testing clinics will remain open through July 16, at 4:00 PM. Appointments for Friday July 16, can be scheduled on testiowa.com through the end of the day on Thursday, July 15.
Homebound individuals have the option to request a kit to be sent to their home, and to have UPS pick up their sample. Results will be sent via email about 24 hours from when the sample is received by SHL. These self-collected saliva test kits are authorized by the FDA under an emergency use authorization.
The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. We encourage all Iowans who have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine to reach out to their health care provider. Vaccine providers and events can be found on https://vaccinate.iowa.gov/
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting farmland leasing meetings across 9 different locations in Southeast Iowa during July and August 2021. Meetings are coordinated by county ISU Extension and Outreach offices.
The discussion will focus on various methods to determine a fair 2022 cash rental rate and the importance of good tenant/landlord communications. In addition, a brief economic outlook will be presented along with a look at farmland prices. According to the Cash Rental Rates for Iowa – 2021 Survey released in mid-May, the average 2021 cash rent statewide is $232 per tillable acre, a slight increase from $222 in 2020. Average cash rents have remained stable the last couple of years.
The Henry County meeting will be Wednesday, August 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with doors open at 9 a.m. This meeting will be at the Henry County Extension Office, 127 N Main, Mt. Pleasant. The meeting will last approximately two hours and will be facilitated by Charles Brown, Farm Management Specialist, with ISU Extension and Outreach.
Pre-registration is required at least two days before the meeting and a $20 per individual fee is payable at the door. If you have concerns about safety practices being implemented, please contact the county extension office. Participants will receive a 100-page booklet and meeting handouts designed to assist landowners, tenants and other agri-business professionals with issues related to farmland ownership, management and leasing arrangements.
Contact the Henry County Extension office at (319) 385-8126 with your questions or to pre-register on or before Monday, August 9.
For a list of meetings statewide, check the ISU Extension calendar for a meeting near you at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/meetings.html.
Bill farmed for six years on his grandfather’s farm. In 1954, Bill and Bernice, established Merschman Seed Company, now known as Merschman Seeds, Inc., and it remains under family management. He was a member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in West Point; West Point Knights of Columbus – served as past Grand Knight; West Point Community Club – served as past president; Marquette School Board – served as past president; and Fort Madison Elks Lodge. He served as co-founder and vice-president of Merschman Fertilizer LLC, served as co-founder and chairman of Agrineed, Inc.; served as chairman of Lee County Bank; and served as past chairman of Wolf Packaging Corporation. He was a founding member of the Iowa Soybean Association and served on numerous agricultural boards at the state and national level. Bill enjoyed working with Merschman customers and employees, family time at his pond and cabin, and his pets.
Bill is survived by two daughters: Kathleen (John) McKillip and Jean (Greg) Humphrey, both of Fort Madison, Iowa; three sons: Joseph (Barb) Merschman and Henry (Katherine) Merschman, both of Fort Madison, Iowa and George (Linda) Merschman of Springfield, Illinois; eight grandchildren: Megan (Jason) Glass, Brian (Dawna) McKillip, Julie (Eric) Duplessis, Jeff Merschman, Alex Stewart, Adam Stewart, Ashley (Collin) Bartels and Kaitlyn (Chris) Rude; nine great grandchildren: Samantha and Madison Glass, Peyton and Jayden Duplessis, Jacara Ivey, Haiden and Austyn Bartels; Kech and Avery Rude; many nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clarence (Mary) Mettenburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernice; one brother, Robert Merschman; and three sisters: Marian Dingman, Wilma Panther and Martha Menke.
Per his wishes, his body has been cremated. A Rosary will be recited at 3:00 pm Thursday July 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, West Point, followed by his family greeting friends until 6:30 pm Thursday at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, July 16, 2021 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, West Point, with Reverends Dennis Hoffman, Apo Mpanda, Dennis Martin and Robert McAleer, as concelebrants. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, West Point. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, Holy Trinity Catholic School and P.A.W. Animal Shelter, contributions may be sent to the Barr-Holtkamp Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, West Point, Iowa 52656 or at the church during the time of services. Barr-Holtkamp Funeral Home is honored to serve the Merschman Family.
By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com
Highland 1, No. 15 (1A) Winfield-Mount Union 0
It took 14 innings, but Highland scratched the lone run across as the Huskies prevailed for a thrilling 1-0 win over No. 15 (1A) Winfield-Mount Union last night in Winfield.
The game was resumed after being rained out on Friday and Saturday.
Freshman shortstop Sarah Burton had three hits and scored the lone run via pass ball after starting the 14th with a bunt single that turned into a three-bagger after a throwing error.
Payton Brun had two hits for Highland as well.
The real story, however, was the pitching performance from both teams.
Of course the terrific Madie Anderson was dynamite for the Lady Wolves, throwing 14 innings allowing just the one run while striking out 20 hitters.
Grace Batcheller and Jessica Kraus combined for the shutout for Highland.
Batcheller pitched 7.1 innings allowing nine hits while striking out three.
Kraus threw 6.2 without allowing a hit, walking two and striking out six.
The win propelled Highland to tonight’s region final where they’ll meet with No. 4 Lisbon.
Winfield closes their season at 17-6.
No. 14 Regina 8 , No. 3 Louisa-Muscatine 7
Iowa City Regina scratched a run across late in the game as the Regals upset Louisa-Muscatine last night.
The win moves Regina to tonight’s region final where they’ll take on upstart Cardinal.
Kylee Sanders had two hits to pace the Falcons.
Louisa-Muscatine closes their season at 20-9.
