Public Health offering 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 1st, 2022 at 4:14 pm CDT

Thw CDC is updating its recommendations to allow certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago to be eligible for another Pfizer or Moderna booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, “Boosters are safe, and people over the age of 50 can now get an additional booster 4 months after their prior dose to increase their protection further. This is especially important for those 65 and older and those 50 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe disease from COVID-19 as they are the most likely to benefit from receiving an additional booster dose at this time.”

Henry County Public Health is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Public Health office (106 N. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant) on Wednesdays from 1-3:30pm, Thursdays from 9am-3:30pm, and on the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 9am-5:30pm. Visit HealthyHenryCounty.org/covid to print your paperwork ahead of time and for more information or call 319-385-0779 during business hours. Follow Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty for regular updates.

Henry County Health Center Foundation Donates New Equipment to HCHC

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 1st, 2022 at 3:47 pm CDT

Henry County Health Center Foundation recently made some significant donations to Henry County Health Center.

Mark Hempen, Foundation Director, announced the gifts of a new truck for the Maintenance Department, a specialized borescope for the Surgical Services Department, and a refrigeration unit for Lab.

“We are so happy to purchase and donate these items to HCHC,” Hempen said.  “We are sincerely grateful to the many wonderful donors who have kept HCHC Foundation close to their hearts, and continue to make meaningful gifts time after time.“

In addition, HCHC Foundation continues to plan for their 100th Anniversary Gala event in November 2022.  “We’re looking forward to celebrating HCHC’s long and successful history with our donors, associates, members of the community and businesses.”

To find out how you can make a difference for HCHC with a gift or donation, please contact Mark Hempen at hempenm@hchc.org or by calling 319-385-6541.

 

Catherine “Cathy” Sue Clubb

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 1st, 2022 at 3:06 pm CDT

Catherine “Cathy” Sue Clubb, 60, of Keosauqua passed away at 11:30AM Thursday March 31, 2022 at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.  Visitation with family will be 1:00 to 2:00PM an hour prior to the funeral on Sunday April 3, 2022 at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua.  Funeral services will be at 2:00PM on Sunday April 3, 2022 at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua with Pastor Phil Campbell officiating.  Burial will be immediately following the service at Pittsburg Cemetery west of Keosauqua.  Memorials to Pittsburg Cemetery may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at 17232 Ivory Road, Keosauqua, IA 52565.  Friends may leave condolences online at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com

Cathy was born on April 3, 1961 in Bloomfield to Larry Lee and Carolyn Jane Northup Sedore.  She grew up on the family farm near Eldon and graduated from Cardinal High School in the class of 1979.  She received her Certified Nursing Aid degree from Indian Hills Community College at Good Samaritan Society in Keosauqua.  Cathy married Darrell Clubb on June 22, 1979 in the Eldon Christian Church.

Cathy was an avid member of the Ottumwa Eagles #114, she loved dancing, gardening, her flowers, cooking, baking, her flock of chickens and anything that involved the outdoors, but especially she loved spending time with her family.  She had worked in several different office positions in Keosauqua and Fairfield until she was forced to retire in 2002 due to her health.  She was still able to enjoy her retirement with Darrell taking riverboat cruises on the Mississippi River and playing with her seven granddaughters, she embraced the name Nana even though she was not old enough to be a grandma.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Darrell, two sons, Jeremy Clubb (Erin) of Fairfield and Brandon Clubb (Ali) of Cantril, a daughter, Bridgette Hintermeister (Brian) of Cedar Rapids, a brother, Jim Sedore of Selma, a sister, Georgia Gustafson (Jerry) of Eldon, seven granddaughters, Harper, Rylee and Maiya Clubb of Fairfield, Brynne Ronan, Felicia and Morgan Wenke of Cedar Rapids and Leah Clubb of Cantril, many other family members and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Henry County Solid Waste and Recycle Collection Site Information

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 1st, 2022 at 2:37 pm CDT

Henry County Rural Residential

Solid Waste & Recycle Collection Site

Iowa DNR Permit # 44SDP 09-13P-CCC

Operating Hours

Tuesday thru Thursday 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM

Saturday 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon

Requirements

You must be a Rural Henry County Resident to use this facility and show valid ID.

Holidays Closed

New Year’s Day – Fourth of July – Christmas – Thanksgiving Day

Items Accepted

Household Solid Waste Limit (6) 45 gallon maximum sized bags per week, trash must be brought in a secured manner, not loose.

Recyclables Co-mingled: Cardboard, Magazines, Plastic #1 thru #7, Office paper, Newsprint, Tin & Aluminum cans.

“ALL GLASS MUST BE THROWN IN TRASH”

Other Items: Scrap Metal, Truck & Car Batteries, Medical Sharps (must be secured in a metal or plastic container with lid), Used Oil, Fluorescent Bulbs,

Electronic items, Screened Electronics or CRT’s limited to 2 per year. Automotive and light truck tires limited to 8 per year

Items not Accepted

Commercial or Industrial type waste

Construction or Demolition Waste

Yard Waste

Trees or Shrubs

Smoldering or Hot Loads

Concrete – Rocks – Bricks – Asphalt – Dirt

For assistance, ask attendant. For other questions call WEMIGA WASTE 319-385-4849.

Special Clean – Up Dates

Special Bulk Clean-up Collection Dates

First Friday & Saturday of April each year

First Friday & Saturday of October each year

 

Items Accepted during Special Bulk Clean-up Dates  

Couches, Chairs, Tables, 6 ft. lengths of Rolled Carpet must be taped or tied into rolls, Beds, Mattresses, Box springs, Toy’s and misc. Household items.

 

Items not Accepted

NO EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS

Commercial or Industrial type waste

Construction or Demolition Waste

Yard Waste

Trees or Shrubs

Smoldering materials or Hot Loads

Concrete – Rocks – Bricks – Asphalt – Dirt

Robb Gardner Citizen of the Year!

By Theresa Rose · Friday, April 1st, 2022 at 11:54 am CDT

Beyond overseeing the operation of the local hospital, Robb Gardner has left his mark on this community.  He was recognized for this at the 80th Annual Banquet of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce as the Citizen of the Year. Other awards presented Thursday evening….

Humanitarian Award-The Fellowship Cup

Ambassador of the Year-Melinda Huisinga

The Chamber’s pick for Volunteer of the Year-Lori White

2021 Chamber Board President Jennifer Moutrie passed the gavel to Meg Richtman.