Pamela Sue Elder Morrison, 67, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.
Paul E. Grossman
Paul E. Grossman, 97, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
Born December 22, 1924, in Farmington, Iowa, the son of Charles E. and Ethel (Goody) Grossman. On December 2, 1945, he married Jeane Rohdy at the Sharon Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife: Jeane; three children: Dennis (Diane) Grossman of Farmington, LeAnn (Jeff) Jones of Donnellson, and Charles (Cheryl) Grossman of Colleyville, Texas; seven grandchildren: Denise (Jason) Evans, Dawn (Eric) Conklin, Dana (Justin) Huling, Steve (Billi) Jones, Leslie (Ryan) Benner, Jennifer Grossman, and Jake (Ellen) Grossman; also survivng are nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Dean, Joe, and Forrest; one sister Erma Folker.
Paul graduated from Farmington High School. He was a member and served as Elder and Trustee of the Sharon Presbyterian Church. He served as president of the Harmony School Board. He was a Bonaparte Township Trustee and served on the Board of Farmers Co-op. Paul was an honorary member of the Harmony Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed farming, especially harvest and walking in the timber. When he was younger he enjoyed hunting squirrels, quail, and deer.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington. There will be no family visitation.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Sharon Presbyterian Church, near Farmington with John Robertson and Pastor Katrina Bergman officiating.
Burial will be in the Sharon Church Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in his memory for Sharon Presbyterian Church, Farmington EMT’s or Bonaparte First Responders.
Micaiah S. Mullen (final arrangements)
Micaiah S. Mullen, 34, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center Emergency Room.
The funeral service for Micaiah will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 22nd at the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel. The Reverend Tony Campbell of the Second Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Micaiah’s family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 4-7 PM.
Memorials may be directed to the family. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com
Revised AGENDA FOR NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11TH, 2022 – TUESDAY EVENING – 6:00 PM
CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and January Benjamin
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Citizens questions and comments on the proposed Ordinance #72
b. Approve Ordinance #72 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of New London,
Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Collection of Solid Waste – Section 106.09
Collection Fees (1-2)
c. Citizens questions and comments on the proposed Ordinance #73
d. Approve Ordinance #73 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of New London,
Iowa, by Amending Provisions pertaining to Municipal Infractions – Section 3.07
Scheduled Municipal Infractions – Penalty – Procedure – Appeal (3-4)
e. Citizens questions and comments on the proposed Ordinance #74
f. Approve Ordinance #74 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of New London,
Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Solid Waste Control – Section 105.06
Disposal of Landscape Waste and Yard Waste (5-6)
6. REPORTS:
a. Police Dept.
b. Fire Department
c. Public Works (7)
d. Parks & Recreation
e. Utilities (8-11)
f. Child Care
g. Mayor
7. OPEN FORUM:
a. Greg Malott
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve minutes of previous meetings (12-17)
b. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (18-20)
c. Approve Payment of Claims (Handout)
d. Approve Kasi Howard to attend a IMFOA in Des Moines on October 19th
– 21st, 2022 (21-
22)
e. Tax Abatement: Austin Mangels, 405 W. Adams St., House & Attached Garage (23)
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Approve re-investing City funds in CDs (24)
10. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approve Resolution #377 Authorizing City Sponsorship of the Annual Holiday Stroll and
Approving a Donation (25)
b. Approve Resolution #378 Authorizing the Temporary Closing of a Public Way (26)
c. Approve Resolution #379 Changing the Date of the Regular Council Meeting (27)
d. Approve Resolution #380 Setting a Date for a Public Hearing for Sale of Property at Lot
5, Block 4, Depot Addition to the City of New London (28-29)
e. Approve appointing Mark Hempen to the Board of Adjustments with at term ending
August 31st, 2027
f. Discuss infrastructure estimates for Phase 2 of the South Pine Street Subdivision (30-31)
g. Approve setting public hearing date to approve the plans and specification for Phase 2
of the South Pine Street Subdivision
h. Discuss eligible projects for the American Rescue Plan funds
i. Discuss the raising up 6 acre commercial lot east of Integrity Builders to be level with the
road
j. Discuss and take action on preliminary engineering for the commercial subdivision (32-
35)
11. MEETINGS:
a. Public Works Committee, October 19th, 2022 at 6:30 a.m., Shop at WWTP
b. Public Safety Committee, October 19th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., City Office
c. Regular City Council Meeting, November 14th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., City Office
12. ADJOURNMENT
NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL – OPEN FORUM NOTICE
The Open Forum portion of the New London City Council meeting is a time where the public is allowed to speak.
This is a courtesy that is extended to you. During this portion of the meeting the following guideline will be in
effect:
1. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please stand if possible, and state you name and address for the record.
2. Unless you are a scheduled, approved organization making a presentation, you will have 3 minutes to
respectfully express your thoughts. Guest organizations will be under the discretion and management of the
Mayor as the presiding officer.
3. Understand that no formal motions or actions will be taken on items during this time. Your concerns may be
forwarded to the appropriate committee for further considerations and/or discussion.
4. All comments and discussion will remain respectful in nature to all parties.
5. Similar topics will be acknowledged, and forwarded to the appropriate department. However, repetition of
topics will be limited.
6. Any deviation from these guidelines will end you allotted time and you will be asked to be seated. Failure to
abide by these guidelines may lead to removal from the meeting at the order of the Mayor and possibly
charges of disorderly conduct if so warranted.
7. Your involvement on agenda items will be limited to the presentation of factual material as determined by the
Mayor. This the Council’s time for dealing with matters and will not include public opinions or question and
answer time; this is done during Public Hearings
Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Meeting
Monday, October 10, 2022 6:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Community School District: High School Media Center
Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641
- Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen Comments
5. Approval of Minutes, Claims, Financials
6. Reports
a. Instructional Services –
i. District Library Program – Lottie Schnicker, Teacher-Librarian
b. Superintendent’s Report
1. Certified Enrollment Update
2. Board Officer Election in November
3. IASB Director District #9 Vacancy
4. School Board Re-districting Information
5. October 24 Work Session – Master Planning
6. Change in SIAC Date to November 30
7. IASB Annual Convention Thursday, November 17
c. Board Committee Reports
i. Finance
ii. Site
iii. Policy
7. Other Board Communications
8. Consent Items
a. Personnel
b. Open Enrollment
9. New Business
a. Review FY22 Financial Closeout
i. Certified Annual Report
ii. Fund Balances, Unspent Balance and Transportation Report
iii. Special Education Supplement
b. Set Public Hearing Date for HVAC Upgrade Phase 2: Plans, Scope of Project and Estimated Costs – Monday, November 7 @ 4pm in
Central Office (Motion)
c. Consideration to Approve Facility Use Agreement with Iowa Wesleyan University (Motion)
d. Middle School Student Laptop Computer Take-Home Policy (Discussion)
e. First Reading of School Board Policy Series 100 Education Philosophy
i. Policy 104 Equal Education Opportunity (Motion)
ii. Policy 104 E4 (Exhibit) Equal Education Opportunity (Motion)
f. Closed Session authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized
by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student (Motion)
g. Action regarding recommended discipline of a student (Motion)
h. Adjournment
Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-staff in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the previous year are honored at the memorial service which happens in early October each year. All firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice are also remembered.
“The firefighters we remember today proved so dedicated to saving the lives of others that they didn’t hesitate to lay down their own,” said Gov. Reynolds “We will never forget their remarkable sacrifice, nor that of their families. As we honor them by lowering our flags, we also thank all firefighters who protect our communities by responding to the most dangerous situations with bravery, coolness, and skill.”
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.
Notice
Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals
The Mount Pleasant Homecoming Parade on Friday afternoon will be led by this year’s Grand Marshals, Marj and Wendall Thimmesch. And, of course, there will be bands, floats and Royalty. The 2022 Mount Pleasant High School Homecoming Court was announced during Boom Night festivities at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex Thursday night. This year’s Queen is Meena Deesawasmongkol and the King is Wyatt Woodsmall. Here is the rest of this year’s Court….
Tristian Shull and Zerek Venghaus
Jacara Ivey and Jacob Richtman
Makalyla Dietzenbach and Will Davidson
Jersey Beachy and Carter Amos
The Court was announced following the annual Powder Puff football game between the Junior and Senior girls. Seniors won it 21 to 7.
The Parade starts at 3:01 pm from in front of the Public Library/Civic Center where City Hall is located on Monroe Street. The parade route goes West on Monroe to Jefferson Street, turning North on Jefferson at the Subway corner, one block to Madison and then turns East on Madison at the Post Office corner.