Author: Allison Jacobs

After more than two years of legal battles and personal strain, Henry county Deputy, Carlos Lopez and his family received a decision they describe as both vindicating and relieving. On Tuesday afternoon at 3:35 p.m., the court ruled that Lopez be removed from the Brady/Giglio list, reversing a prior decision made by the Henry County Attorney.

The Brady/Giglio list, sometimes referred to as a “do not call” list, is used by prosecutors to track law enforcement officers whose credibility may be questioned in court. Placement on the list can have severe career impacts, effectively preventing officers from testifying in criminal cases.

Carlos and his wife, Beth, released a statement following the ruling.

“For the past two years, our family has been on an emotional rollercoaster—seconds, minutes, and days filled with uncertainty, waiting for the next piece of bad news,” the couple said. “We asked ourselves countless times whether we were right to fight this egregious battle, or if we should have bowed down and allowed the Henry County Attorney to continue abusing his power. Today, we finally got our answer: the fight was worth it.”

Beth emphasized her husband’s character throughout the ordeal, noting that she “never once doubted [his] integrity or ability to do his job ethically and honorably.” She described Carlos as “one of the most honest, morally grounded people I know,” adding that watching him endure the process was painful and led him to question his future in law enforcement.

The Lopez family credited community support for sustaining them during the fight. “Your encouragement, prayers, and contributions carried us through the darkest moments, and for that we are forever grateful,” they said.

With the court’s ruling, Lopez’s name will be officially removed from the Brady/Giglio list, clearing a major obstacle in his career and bringing closure to what the family described as years of uncertainty.

The Mt. Pleasant Community School District School Board will meet in Special Session on Monday, September 22^nd at 6pm in the High School Media Center, 2104 S. Grand Avenue.  On the agenda are plans to set a public hearing date for plans, specifications, and cost of the PEO Memorial Building Demolition.  The date of the hearing is planned for October 13^th.  Board work session items include 2025-26 district goals and Iowa School performance profile report.  This meeting is open to the public.