Secretary Pate expanding post-election audits to ensure integrity of the vote

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 9:30 am CDT

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is adding another layer of protection to Iowa’s electoral process by expanding post-election audits. All 99 counties will be required to conduct a hand count audit of two races following the November 2022 general election. Previously, they audited one race.

One randomly selected precinct in each county will hand count the votes for the Governor’s race to match with the ballot tabulators to ensure the accuracy of the vote. On November 9, the day after the election, Secretary Pate will announce an additional race in a randomly selected precinct in each county.

“This is being done to ensure Iowans of the integrity of the vote,” Secretary Pate said. “Our post-election audits consistently match the ballot tabulators perfectly. Adding another race to the process gives greater protection, transparency and security to the process. We want Iowans to know their vote counts.”

Every ballot tabulator in Iowa undergoes a public pre-election audit to ensure it will count votes accurately on Election Day. Post-election audits are mandatory in all 99 counties following each election.

For more information about election security in Iowa, visit the Secretary of State’s website at sos.iowa.gov. Information about casting your ballot is available at VoterReady.Iowa.gov

Applicants sought for scholarship program

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 9:28 am CDT

Applications are currently being accepted for a scholarship/loan program through the Friends of Henry County Health Center. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage education and future employment in a healthcare field at Henry County Health Center. Applicants must be residents of Henry County, HCHC associates, or a family member of an HCHC associate. The program is designated as a scholarship/loan because the recipient will be required to work at HCHC pending completion of course work, certification, and availability of employment. The scholarship/loan amount will be forgiven over a specified period of employment.

Applications are available at the HCHC Information Desk in the front lobby, high schools located in Henry County, Iowa Wesleyan University, Southeastern Community College, Indian Hills Community College, or Kirkwood Community College. To print the application, go to Friends of Henry County Health Center | Great River Health.

Applicants may enroll in a program of their choice and at the college of their choice; however, the scholarship committee reserves the right to review the program. Funds may be used to pay for tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Completed applications are due by Wednesday, November 30, and may be turned into the HCHC Public Information Department, 407 S. White Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641.

The Friends of HCHC initiated the scholarship/loan program in 1979 to offer financial assistance to students enrolled in a health care field of study.  Numerous scholarships have been awarded to area students in hospital service areas such as nursing, emergency care, laboratory, imaging (radiology), medical records and pharmacy. Friends of Henry County Health Center sponsor an annual soup supper on the first Friday in November to help fund the scholarship. This year’s Soup Supper is scheduled for Friday, November 5th.

For more scholarship information, call 319-385-6524.

MP Chamber Exec Resigns

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 2:57 pm CDT

Tuesday afternoon Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Executive Vice President Kristi Perry submitted a letter to the Chamber Board of Director’s as her official resignation from the position she held for the past 7 years. Her last day is November 30. Perry said in the letter that she will be moving on to a new opportunity in December.  The Board Officers will work with the Area Development Commission Board leadership to put together a search committee, and will launch the search for a new Executive Vice President as soon as possible.

 

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 11:56 am CDT

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

 

Date:   ____11-01-2022_____

 

  _28_      Henry County Inmates

 

 _47_      Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

 _75_     TOTAL

Marianna E. Hackbarth

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 11:06 am CDT

Marianna E. Hackbarth, age 85, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Savannah Heights.

Marianna was born June 5, 1937, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Everett and Edna (Walters) Wright. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1955. Marianna was united in marriage to Ronald F. Hackbarth on December 27, 1956, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. The couple made their home in numerous cities in Iowa, while Ronald explored his teaching and coaching endeavors. Marianna worked as an AV Aide at the Washington Junior High School. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas, for a time before moving to Houston. While in Houston, Marianna worked as a sales associate at Dillard’s for 18 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Marianna has resided in Mount Pleasant for the past nine years.

Marianna is survived by her daughter Teresa (Gene) Charles of Parker, Colorado; daughter-in-law Linda Hackbarth of Woodland Park, Colorado; two granddaughters, Portia (Jason) Hermann of Monument, Colorado, Amanda (Jared) Hall of Guam; two grandsons, Steven (Amanda) Hackbarth of Woodland Park, Colorado, Keiffer (Kateri) Garton of Parker, Colorado; five great granddaughters, a great grandson, a great great grandson; five brothers William (Janice), Walter (Carole), Jim (Deniece), Michael, John (Anne); sister Martha (Tom) Allen; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, son Ronald Steven Hackbarth and sister-in-law Lynn Wright.

Memorial contributions in Marianna’s name may be directed to the Upper Midwest National MS Society, 2829 University Avenue SE, Ste 900, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

MP Early Out

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 9:17 am CDT
The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities is currently experiencing a water main break on E. Henry and Lincoln St. The water will be temporarily shut off from E. Saunders to E. Henry and from N. Jay to N. Adams St. for our water department to make repairs.
This is affecting classes at the Mount Pleasant Middle School so the entire district will have a two hour early out today, Tuesday, November 1.
The Utilities regrets any inconvenience. For questions, please call 319-385-2121 (24 hrs.).

Otis Wayne Jarvis

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 6:03 am CDT

Otis Wayne Jarvis aged 89 years went to the lord on October 28th, 2022.  He is survived by his children Vickie Klenk (Jarvis), Al (James) (Kathy), Steve (Suzi) and Mike (Cheryl).  Preceded in death, his wife of 53 years, Judy (Kinkaid), child Russell, his parents, James and Irene, brothers, Oris, Oren Olen, Frank and Ron and a sister, Beulah.

Otis was a great role model and left a positive impact wherever he went.  He was a loving husband, father and grandpa.  He was born and grew up in and around Troy Iowa, served in the Army and then moved to the Cedar Rapids area.  He retired from Linkbelt/FMC and moved back to the Troy area.  He and Judy loved to see the United States and traveled by RV in their retirement.  Otis loved to tinker and learn, if he couldn’t fix it, it wasn’t broken.  Among his many other hobbies he taught himself to paint in retirement.  His family and friends will miss his smile, humor and wit.

 

Donald Ernest Hanson(final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 31st, 2022 at 4:01 pm CDT

Donald Ernest Hanson, 80, of New London, died Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines.  He was born March 12, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant to John Nicholas and Katherine Martha Bell Hanson.  He was a 1960 graduate of New London High School.  On December 30, 1959 he married Elizabeth Ann Parker.  She died March 2, 2021.

For more than forty years, Don worked as a lineman for local telephone companies.  He attended the Christian Church; was a Mason; and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.

He is survived by his children, Mary (Tony) Martin of New London, Julie (Charles) Griffith of Cape Coral, Florida, Barbara Kaine of Ft. Myers, Florida, Michael Hanson of New London, and Tiffany (Wayne) Bergman of Altoona; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Warren of Pennsylvania, Mary Becker of Missouri, and Susie (Bob) Henderson of Mt. Pleasant; and one brother Jim Hanson (Darlene) of New London.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son Kenneth and his brother Frank.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday at Burge Cemetery, rural New London.  Friends may call from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at Elliott Chapel, New London.  Those wishing to follow in procession to the cemetery should meet at the funeral home at 1:30 pm.  A memorial has been established for the Lewy Body Dementia Foundation.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.