Donald Hanson, 80, of New London, died Saturday, October 29th at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines. Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.
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Douglas L. “Doug” Sammons (final arrangements)
Douglas L. “Doug” Sammons, 63, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
A memorial funeral service for Doug will be held at 6PM on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Jeffery A. McPheron of the Trenton United Methodist Church will officiate. A private family burial will be held in the White Oak Cemetery, rural Rome, IA. Friends may call after 12 Noon on Thursday at the funeral home. The family will be present to receive friends from 4-6 PM on Thursday.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Vintage Raven Kitten Haven of Mt. Pleasant. On-line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
Douglas Lynn Sammons was born November 26, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Jerry Lee and Melva Elizabeth (Hill) Sammons. Doug was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant Community High School.
Doug was a construction worker specializing in concrete construction for the Wes Barton Construction Company of Mt. Pleasant. He had also worked for Whaley Waste Systems and the Pep Stop, both of Mt. Pleasant.
Doug enjoyed mushroom hunting, arrowhead hunting, fishing and relaxing at Oakland Mills. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and loved to watch their baseball games.
Those thankful for sharing in Doug’s life include his mother Melva of Mt. Pleasant; 3 siblings and their spouses – Steve & Debi Sammons of Trenton, Tim & Bonnie Sammons of Mt. Pleasant and Kristi & Dale Wohlleber of Mt. Pleasant; a very special aunt – Debra Sammons; 5 nephews, 1 niece, 4 great nephews, 6 great nieces and 1 great great nephew.
His father and a nephew precede Doug in death.
Accident Reports
On October 27th, just after 3 pm, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of a motor vehicle collision in the 2100-grid of Highway 78. Initial reports stated a dump truck and pick-up truck were involved. An investigation into the collision determined only a single vehicle was involved. A dump truck, hauling asphalt, was traveling east bound on Highway 78 when the vehicle left the roadway and entered the south ditch. The dump truck was being driven by Jon Deshalter, 56 of Floris, when it entered the ditch and collided with a high line power pole. The vehicle then rolled onto the passenger side spilling the contents of the box into the ditch. The driver was removed from the vehicle and transported to the Henry County Health Center for treatment.
On October 28, at approximately 4:45 AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle accident on Highway 34 near Westwood. After an investigation, it was found that Faith Conner of New London, Iowa, was traveling eastbound on Highway 34 when the right rear tire of her vehicle blew. After the tire blew, she lost control of the vehicle and struck a portion of a cable guardrail along the shoulder of the roadway. No injuries were reported.
Doug Sammons
Douglas L. “Doug” Sammons, 63, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com
West Liberty Foods To Close Mount Pleasant Facility
Iowa-based turkey processor West Liberty Foods will close its Mount Pleasant facility in 2023, affecting 350 employees.
The location has produced millions of pounds of pre-sliced deli meats since its opening in 2003. The facility is not meeting the needs of the company, due to a reduction in demand for the product, according to a news release sent Friday.
“Respect and care for people is a core value of our company, and shutting down a plant is a tough thing todo,” Brandon Achen, president and CEO of West Liberty Foods, said in the release.
“We are sincerely grateful to the City of Mount Pleasant for its cooperation and support over the past 20years,” he said. “Our core business remains strong and we will continue to adapt to meet the needs of ourcustomers.”
Layoffs will start Dec. 31, and the facility will close by May 7, 2023.
West Liberty Foods will offer Mount Pleasant workers the option to work at other locations, and said it will help with relocation and transportation services. It also will offer severance pay, reemployment services and assistance with filing for unemployment.
The company will distribute the equipment from Mount Pleasant to its facilities in Iowa, Illinois and Utah.
Iowa Utilities Board approves new public hearing date for proposed NuStar hazardous liquid pipeline project
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Pasture Rent and Fence Law Meeting & Farm Transition / Farm Estate Planning Meeting
Henry County is hosting a Pasture Rent and Fence Law Meeting on Thursday, November 17 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm at the Henry County Extension Office in Mt. Pleasant (127 North Main Street). Kitt Tovar Jensen, ISU Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation Legal Consultant, will discuss who is required to have a fence, what is a tight fence, settling boundary disputes, who is responsible for maintaining which portions of the fence, trees in the fence line, and various other topics. Charles Brown, ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialist, will cover Iowa State Extension’s pasture rental rate survey, things to consider when establishing a pasture rental rate, and various ways to calculate a pasture rental rate other than a straight cash rental rate. This workshop is free for all participants, but pre-registration is appreciated to assure adequate space. Please contact the Henry County Extension Office at (319) 385-8126 to register by November 16.
Henry County is hosting a Farm Transition/Estate Planning Meeting on Thursday, November 17 from 6:00 pm – 8:30pm at the Henry County Extension Office in Mt. Pleasant (127 North Main Street). A light meal will be served. Transitioning the farm to the next generation is usually not conceived at the dinner table on the back of a napkin. It is a lengthy process that, done properly, can take several years to complete. This meeting is an introduction to farm estate planning, an exercise to get things started. Charles Brown, ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialist, and Kitt Tovar Jensen, ISU Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation Legal Consultant, will discuss the top estate planning mistakes and the information your attorney or team will need to start preparing your estate plan. Charles states, “Too many people procrastinate, thinking there is always tomorrow. Sometimes tomorrow comes sooner than expected.” We want everyone to be informed and able to make educated decisions. Registration for this class is $10/person and pre-registration is required. Please contact the Henry County Extension Office at (319) 385-8126 to register by November 14.