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

Old Hwy 34 Closure West of MP

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 5:43 am CDT

The Henry County Engineers Office has announced a road closure beginning Monday, May 12th. The construction project is slated for Old Hwy 34 from Benton Avenue west to Lockridge (Jefferson County).

The road will be closed to through traffic. The project will consist of removing the existing road top and placing a lift of rock/sealcoat.

Questions can be answered at 319-385-0762.

 

Meetings Scheduled for Next Week

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 5:41 am CDT

Mt. Pleasant Community School District School Board will meet in regular session at 6pm on Monday, May 12th.  The meeting is held in the Media Center of the Mt. Pleasant High School, 2104 S. Grand Avenue.  Items on the agenda include end of the school year activities and approval to adopt a middle school English/Language Arts Curriculum.

 

The New London City Council will meet in regular session at 6pm on Monday, May 12th in the city office at 112 W. Main Street.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

The Henry County Public Health Board will meet on Wednesday, May 14th at 12:30pm.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet on Thursday, May 15th at 9am at the Courthouse.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

 

 

Special MP School Board Election Tuesday, 5/13/25

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 5:40 am CDT

The Mt. Pleasant Community School District School Board Special Election to fill the vacant seat will be held Tuesday, May 13.  Voting is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant. Early voting  will close at 4:30pm on Monday, May 12th,.

Candidates to fill the seat, Todd Liechty and Mark Overberg, both stress the importance of transparency, communication, and student-focused leadership as top priorities for their campaigns.

 

Iowa DOT – 75 Deaths on Iowa Roadways This Year

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 5:38 am CDT

The Iowa Department of Transportation reports 75 deaths on Iowa Roadways so far this year.  The is an increase of 6 deaths since last Friday.   The DOT advises situational awareness while driving and offers these tips as we head toward the summer months:

  • Scan your surroundings and pay attention to pedestrians, cyclists, and any objects in the roadway.
  • Eliminate distractions by putting the phone away, avoid eating, and limit conversations with passengers.
  • Emotions, stress, and fatigue can reduce situational awareness.
  • Maintain safe speeds and following distances.
  • Check your blind spots.
  • Be a defensive driver.

Mother’s Day History

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 5:37 am CDT

President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation of the first National Mother’s Day just before the start of World War I in 1914.   Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May and is a Day to honor mothers with messages and flowers.  The white carnation was first established as the emblem for Mother’s Day.  This year, the moon is aligning with Mother’s Day, May 11th.   The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon, among other names, because spring is when plants start blooming. This year, by chance, the flower moon shines brightly for Mother’s Day on Sunday.