Author: Theresa Rose

The Lee County Cattlemen are hosting a BQA/BQA-T (Beef Quality Assurance & Beef Quality Assurance-Transportation) certification opportunity. The meeting will be held Monday, October 24, 2022 @ 6:00 pm in the Pilot Grove Community Room, Donnellson Iowa. RSVP’s are strongly encouraged & appreciated (call/text 319-470-8558 email sparkycattleco@gmail.com).

The Beef Quality Assurance programs are courses funded by cattlemen themselves via our checkoff dollars to improve our industry in various areas. Cattlemen believe it is important to continue to reflect on the industry and find ways to improve it.

The BQA program itself is funded through the check off dollars and is offered to all producers regardless of membership status in the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and there are no county or state restrictions, everyone is welcome.

In accordance with the Lee County Cattlemen’s mission to inform and educate cattlemen on the cattle industry the group feels it is important to host this event annually. The Lee County Cattlemen provide the BQA certification free of charge with a bonus light meal provided compliments of Pilot Grove Savings Bank & the Lee County Cattlemen!

The BQA-T certification also comes with the complimentary meal but there is a $25 fee required for BQA=T certification. Truckers are required to have BQA-T certification by certain portions of our industry.  Recertification is required every 3 years.

The radio station is having some phone difficulties with our 319-385-8728 number.   If you need to call KILJ please use 319-385-3111. We apologize for any inconvenience.  We hope to have everything corrected by Thursday afternoon.

Mount Pleasant Police arrested a man after an incident Tuesday night at the Coffee Depot on North Adams Street. Brian Berentsen of Iowa City is charged with public intoxication, criminal mischief in the 4th degree, aggravated assault, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts.  An employee who was in the business called police to report a male subject breaking the restaurant’s  drive thru window. Officers arrived on the scene. Berentsen approached them aggressively and was taken into custody at Taser point.  He continued to resist the officers as well as the jail staff.  The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Date:   10-05-2022______

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.

   29    Henry County Inmates

   48    Out of County Contract Inmates              

  77    TOTAL

Mount Pleasant High School is proud to announce the September 2022 Students of Character, Sarah Brown, Wyatt Woodsmall, & Ben Carthey. These students have demonstrated Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Students are nominated by the MPCHS faculty each month. If you see these students at school or in the community, please tell them to keep up the good work! We are Panther Proud of you all!

#GoPanthers #PantherProud

Additional nominees:

Abby Anderson

Bowen Davis

Day’Shaun Tripp

Elsie Lange

Emilirose McDowell

Grant Willham

Isabella Torres Vega

Izabelle Mathews

Jacob Richtman

Kamryn Hart

Congratulations to you all!

Mr. Wilson and Mr. Stone

The Wayland City Council meet Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an item be
removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of Sept. 21, 2022
b. Bills for Payment/CD Renewal
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your name and
address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The Order of Business is at the
discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
a. Authorize Mayor to Sign Contract for Sewer Extension – Hwy 78
5. New Business
a. Res. 2022-21 “Resolution Setting Public Hearing On Proposed Ordinance To Amend And
Renew Electric Franchise”
b. Ord. 11-2022 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wayland,
Iowa, By Amending Provisions Pertaining to Alcoholic Beverage Control”
c. Nomination to Board of Adjustment – Krista Fort
d. Options/Process for Law Enforcement Coverage
e. Review/Discuss Capital Improvement Projects
f. Consider Natural Gas Rates/Set Fee Increase
g. Quote for Trees in West Park
h. Consider Cost-share for Fire Department Boots
6. Building Permits – Approved
Willda Meyer – 36’L x 52W’ x 4’H Chain link dog fence at 311 W East St.
Ross Davidson – Replace 4 windows and add 1 egress window at 412 W Main St.
7. Adjournment