The Mt. Pleasant Community School District School Board is holding a Special Session meeting at 6pm on Monday, April 28th. The meeting will be held in the Media Center of the MP High School, 2104 S. Grand Avenue. The board will hold a work session which includes the Facilities Master Plan Report and the April 30th Special Election Candidate Forum. New business includes motions to approve an employee compensation package, personnel items and the 2025-26 snack milk price. The board agenda can be found at MTPCSD.ORG/board/meetings.
Sally Irene McKim
Sally Irene (Swisher) McKim, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.
Sally was born on August 22, 1935, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to Harold and Alice Swisher. A 1953 graduate of Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Illinois, Sally went on to pursue her passion for nursing at Boston City Hospital, where she earned her Registered Nursing certification in 1956.
In 1957, Sally moved to Ann Arbor to continue her education at the University of Michigan while also working at the university hospital. Her career then took her to Montreal, Quebec, where she worked in the neurological unit of a hospital, followed by a move to Charlottesville, Virginia, where she served at the University of Virginia Hospital through 1963. Sally eventually moved to Iowa City in 1964 and worked at the University of Iowa Hospital, where she met and later married the love of her life, Roger Kendall McKim on January 29, 1965, at the First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant.
The majority of Sally’s nursing career was spent at the Mount Pleasant Mental Health Institute, where she worked with dedication and compassion until her retirement. Her commitment to care and service extended beyond her profession and into her community.
Sally was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant (now Remnant Church), where she actively participated in the women’s circle and mission work. Her faith was a guiding force throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger McKim; her daughter, Marilyn Hite; sisters Alice Swisher, Pat (Cleo) Robieson, and Verdith Byrne; brothers Harold Swisher, Gaylord Swisher, George Swisher, and John Swisher; sons-in-law Bryce Hofstad and Dudley Allison; and grandson, Casey Allison.
Sally is survived by her children: Martha Gatlin (Perry) of Ottumwa, Iowa; Ruth Allison of Charleston, South Carolina; William McKim (Michelle) of Ames, Iowa; and Michael McKim (Kerri) of Spirit Lake, Iowa. She is also lovingly remembered by her 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Sally’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1:00 until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon’s or the Fellowship Cup of Mount Pleasant. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Sally and her family.
D. David Boyer
D. David Boyer, 71, of Ottumwa, formerly of Franklin, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa
Born on September 13, 1953 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Delbert W. and Lorene Lillian (Wilson) Boyer. On February 24, 1973 he married Christina Luna at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fort Madison. She preceded him in death on August 22, 2024.
Survivors include his daughter Michelle Leazer of Nashville, Tennessee; grandson Tyler David Boyer of Des Moines; and four brothers: Jerry (Tina) Boyer of Donnellson, Brad (Tammy) Boyer of Farmington, Allen Boyer of Northwest, Indiana, and Bruce (Katie) Boyer of Peoria, Illinois. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Christina; and son Joshua Boyer.
David was a tool and die worker at John Deere for 45 years. He served as a board member for the Community First Credit Union. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, working in his yard, traveling, telling jokes, and John Deere tractors.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.
Burial will be at a later date in the Evangelical Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
April 21, 2025 – April 27, 2025
04/21/25
Alexandra Achen
04/21/25
Brent Broeker
04/21/25
Gary & Gale Thompson - Anniversary - 46 years
04/22/25
Connie McKay
04/22/24
Mitch Anderson - MPHS Cross Country Coach
04/22/25
RaeAnn Burns
04/22/25
Jane Briggs - 90th
04/23/25
Mary Bixler
04/23/25
Sharon Davis
04/23/25
Mark Kimzey
04/23/25
Judy Kinney
04/23/25
John Klopfenstein
04/23/25
Janis Roach
04/23/25
Keith Lockard
04/23/25
Gene Messer
04/23/25
Gina Lu Anderson
04/24/25
Dana Boles
04/24/25
Matthew Millspaugh
04/25/25
Patricia Goettsche
04/25/25
Pat White
04/25/25
Patty Madden
04/25/25
Jayden Maher
04/25/25
Brandy Prewitt
04/26/25
Kinzington Keaster
04/26/25
Lynn Humphreys
04/27/25
Audrey Murphy
04/27/25
Sue Frary
04/27/25
Sandra Christner
04/27/25
Jerry Davis
04/27/25
Maine Sefton
04/27/25
Matthew and Kelly Prickett
Family Connection Event
The Family Connection of Henry and Washington Counties will host at the Children’s Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library! The event is from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23. You and your child/children will be able to explore and discover at your own pace. RSVP is REQUIRED for this event. You can respond to the family connection Facebook post, send a message, or email at famconnection.2021@gmail.com. RSVPs are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.
Sack lunches will be handed out to each child when the event is over. This event is for families with children 10 and under.
Iowa Kids Garden Day – Registration is Open
ISU Extension and Outreach has announced that Registration is open for Iowa Kids Garden Day! May 21st is the official “day”; however, any day is May is a good day to start planting. Kids Garden Day is a special celebration of Farm to School and Early Care across the State. In encourages kids to grow and enjoy fresh, local foods, plus hands on planting! Once students are registered, they are provided with a variety of activities such as garden planning, planting, harvesting and more. Visit Iowa State University Extension and Outreach website for more information:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/registration-now-open-iowa-kids-garden-day
SCC Kidtech U Registration Open
Southeastern Community College in West Burlington has announced that registration is now open for Kidtech University Summer Learning Camps! SCC’s Kidtek summer learning camp is an opportunity to keep your children engaged, learning, and having fun all summer long. Camps run in June and July.
The face-to-face camps are designed for kids of all ages: beginner camps for students in grades 4-6 and advanced camps for grades 7-9. For more information or to register, go to www.SCCIOWA.EDU/KIDTEK or call 319-208-5375.
Iowa Governor Signs Handgun Bill
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill lowering the minimum age to own and carry a handgun in Iowa.
Starting July 1, 18-year-olds can own and carry pistols, revolvers, and ammunition. It is already legal for 18-year-olds to buy long guns, such as rifles or shotguns. The new law aligns Iowa’s age requirements for handgun ownership more closely with federal standards. Supporters say the change is about respecting the rights of legal adults.