Author: Allison Jacobs

The Henry County Extension Office announced a Beginning Bee Keeping Program on Tuesday evenings starting October 29^th.  Learn the basics of bee keeping from Dave Tull, a SE Iowa beekeeper.  The cost for this 4-part course is $30 per person and the deadline for registration is October 25^th.  To register, call the Henry county Extension Office at 319-385-8126.  The classes are scheduled from 5:30pm – 9pm, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19.

Two area meetings are scheduled for Monday, October 14^th.

The New London City Council will meet in regular session on Monday at 6pm at the city office, 112 W. Main Street.

The Mt. Pleasant School District School Board will meet in regular session at 6:00pm Monday in the Media Center of the Mt. Pleasant High School, 2104 S. Grand Ave.

Both meetings are open to the public.

Henry County Public Health Department will be in New London on Monday, October 21st from 4:00pm – 5:30pm at the Community Center.  Citizens can get their flu and/or COVID-19 vaccines and no appointment is necessary.  Updated Moderna shots for anyone age 12 and older are available.   High-dose flu shots are available for ages 65 plus. Those receiving vaccines are asked to bring insurance cards.  Please contact Public Health with questions: 319-385-0779.

Henry County, Iowa – The Enhance Henry County Community Foundation has been notified it will soon be receiving a $157,184 state award to advance community based philanthropy throughout Henry County.

 The award comes by way of the County Endowment Fund which was established by HF 2302 in the 2004 Legislative Session.  The purpose of this legislation is to provide financial support to encourage the creation and development of community foundations and civic philanthropy throughout Iowa.

Under terms of the legislation the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation will direct 75 percent of the award to foundation grantmaking activities and 25 percent will be placed in the Foundation’s permanent endowment. This allocation ratio provides the opportunity to assist local projects immediately as well as help build an endowment for the future of the county.

Since its establishment in 2004, the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation has awarded over $1,914,000 in grants to over 65 county organizations and charities.  Together these awards have leveraged over $12,500,000 in new projects for Henry County.

 The permanent endowment of the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation is now $753,465.  We encourage local individuals and institutions to learn more about the benefits of working with our foundation.

 To request an application or any questions related to contributions, gifts and grantmaking can be directed to Lora Roth, Administrator for the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation at 319-385-8728 or lora@kilj.com.