May 19, 2025 – May 25, 2025

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at 1:41 pm CDT
05/19/25
Mark Burns
05/19/25
Savannah Slobodnik (18th)
05/20/25
Avery Barton
05/20/25
Katie Detrick
05/20/25
Marilyn Ridinger
05/20/25
Lisa Carrasco
05/20/25
Jim & Connie Beatty *Anniversary
05/20/25
Chuck & Sherry Rila - *35th Anniversary - belated from 5/19
05/21/25
Carla McNamee
5/21/25
Graham Hultman
05/21/25
Sheryl Dorn
05/21/25
Benny Lee
05/21/25
Cindy & Brian Smith *Anniversary
05/21/25
Don & Carolyn Hagge - 65th Anniversary!!
05/21/25
Terry and Cindy McWilliams
05/22/25
Maggie Fitzpatrick
05/22/25
Doug Smith
05/22/25
Mabel Goettsche
05/22/25
William Kinney
05/22/25
Sadie Pace
05/22/25
Elijah McGohan
05/23/25
Jeryn Rich
05/23/25
Carl Moehlman
05/23/25
Trudy Rich
05/23/25
Bill and Pam Vantiger - 44th anniversary!
05/24/25
Ann Sartorius
05/24/25
Greg & Lisa Hill *Anniversary
05/24/25
Rick & Jan Williamson *Anniversary
05/24/25
Luann and Eric Martin *Anniversary
05/25/25
Robert Kinney
05/25/25
Phyllis Overton
05/25/25
Garrett and Elliott Cook 20 years! (twins)
05/25/25
James & Susan Haffarnan *Anniversary

Iowa Crop Program

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 4:50 am CDT

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering cost-share incentives for cover crop usage and Iowa’s farmers are encouraged to sign up.  The program works to improve water quality, conservation, and soil quality.

Last year, Iowa had over 3,500 farmers take part with nearly 390,000 cover crop acres in the program.

The annual program is open now for farmers to enroll acres that will be seeded in the fall. It is available to first-time users and returning participants. Applications can be submitted through county soil and water conservation offices.

Area Meetings Next Week

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 4:49 am CDT

The Danville City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 19th at Danville City Hall, 105 W. Shepherd Street.  Call to order is at 5pm.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Thursday May 22nd at 9am.  This meeting is being held at the Henry County Courthouse and is open to the public.

 

 

HCHC Brings Awareness to Mental Health Month

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 4:48 am CDT

May is Mental Health Month and the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant is hosting an open house on Wednesday, May 21st from 2pm – 5pm. Stop by and check out services available from Senior Life Solutions and the Mt. Pleasant Clinic Mental Health Services.  Henry County Health Center is located at 407 S. White Street.  The open house is on the 2nd floor, off the main lobby.

Joyce Ann Mueller Westerbeck

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 5:49 pm CDT

Joyce Ann Mueller Westerbeck, 75, of New London, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at New London Christian Church with Pastors Rod and Nathan Cooper officiating.  Family will greet friends beginning at 9:00 until the time of the service.  Inurnment at Burge Cemetery, New London, will be held at a later date.  A memorial has been established for the Children’s Ministry at New London Christian Church.  Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottchapel.com.

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Lucille (Gault) Humphreys

By Allison Jacobs · Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at 12:02 pm CDT

Lucille Gault was born on February 4, 1932, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Strothman) Gault.  Lucille was a 1949 graduate of Crawfordsville High School, and went on to graduate from Iowa State Teacher’s College earning a bachelor’s degree with a major in Home Economics.  On June 20, 1953, Lucille was united in marriage to Robert Humphreys at the Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Church.  Lucille began her teaching career at Springville and then went on to teach at Wyman Consolidated School.  Once her children were born Lucille was a homemaker and farm wife.  Her family being the dearest to her as she was always involved in their activities and supporting them in all they did.  As well as being very involved within her community, being a member of Wyman Community Club, United Methodist Women, she was organist and pianist for over 30 years at the Winfield United Methodist Church and past president and member of Chapter GT P.E.O.  Lucille enjoyed sewing, gardening and was a great cook.

Lucille will be deeply missed by her children, Dr. Chris (Michelle) Humphreys of Stone Lake, Wisconsin, Anne (Vern) Dengler of Iowa City, Lynne Humphreys of Coralville, Paul (Lynn) Humphreys of Winfield and Mary Kay (Kevin) Rappenecker of Crawfordsville; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert on February 2, 2017 and sister, Dr. Joyce A. Gault.

May 12, 2025 – May 18, 2025

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, May 11th, 2025 at 1:40 pm CDT
05/12/25
Luie Rosell
05/13/25
Pam Geeding
05/14/25
Joel Brown
05/14/25
Martha Ridenour
05/15/25
Tonya Stutsman
05/16/25
Ryan Lauer
05/16/25
Lincoln Haynes
05/16/25
Jan Towne (Grandma)
05/16/25
Jon Viev Mandujano (Granddaughter)
05/16/25
Shirley Langel - card shower send to: 1102 E Monroe St MtP
05/17/25
Weslie Shaffer
05/18/25
Mark Mitchell
05/18/25
Matt Mitchell