On September 30, at approximately 4:07 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle accident near the intersection of 250th Street and New London Road. After an investigation, it was found that Corbin Jacobs of Mount Union, lost control of his vehicle while turning south on New London Road from 250th Street. The vehicle entered the east side ditch striking a fence. Total damage to the vehicle and property is estimated to $3,500. No injuries were reported. Corbin was cited for failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle.
Busload of Books Tour Coming to WMU
Winfield-Mt. Union Community School is one of just 52 schools nationwide selected for the Busload of Books Tour, a major literacy project by author/illustrator duo Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr. Robbi and Matthew and their four kids are spending the 2022-2023 school year living in a school bus/tiny home, visiting select schools in all 50 states (plus DC), doing presentations on creativity and collaboration, and giving away 25,000 free hardcover books to students and educators. Robbi and Matthew will be visiting Winfield-Mt. Union Community School on Friday, October 28th, 2022. Check out this website for more information….
- Busload of Books website – busloadofbooks.com
City Council Committee Meeting Agenda
The Mount Pleasant Personnel & Finance Committee will meet Thursday, October 6th, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall in the City Administrators’ Conference Room.
AGENDA
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- Call to order
- Review draft 28E Agreement for potential Community Resource Officer
- Review the contract to purchase a ladder truck
- Review request from FFA school project
- Discuss the area around Winfield/Broadway
- Review fencing bids for Library/Civic Center Property
- Discuss Auditor services for City Clerk’s Office
- Review appointed and hiring protocols for City employees
- Discuss finishing the dog park
- Discuss the roofing at the log cabin in Saunders Park
- Open Forum
- Adjourn
Shae Matthew McCabe (final arrangements)
Shae Matthew McCabe, 43, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from injuries sustained in an accident.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 3:00 pm at the Cider House in Fairfield, with a meal to follow. A memorial fund for Shae’s children has been established at Community 1st Credit Union in Fairfield. Checks may be taken directly to Community 1st Credit Union or mailed to 2216 256th Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Feel free to honor Shae by wearing Iowa Hammers, Stars and Stripes, or any other wrestling apparel.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements
Peggy Jean Rice
Peggy Jean Rice, 69, of Mount Pleasant passed Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Arbor Court.
Peggy was born October 9, 1952, the daughter of Dennis and Martha Combs. She graduated from Burlington High School. On May 21, 1970, Peggy was united in marriage to Ronald Rice. She managed the Homeless Shelter in Burlington for many years.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Veronica (Charles) Gonzalez of Burlington; her son, Matthew (Melody) Rice of Antioch, California; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister Julie Anderson of Mount Pleasant; and three brothers, Teddy Combs, Danny Combs, and Duffy Combs all of Burlington.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant is caring for Peggy and her family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
Single Vehicle Crash
October 2, at approximately 11:41PM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a single vehicle rollover near Mile Marker 45 on U.S. Highway 218 near to Mount Pleasant. After an investigation, it was found that the driver, Kathy Bridget Hensley-Birky of Cedar Rapids, was driving northbound on U.S. Highway 218. She apparently fell asleep while driving. The vehicle went off the roadway and drove off into the median striking a cable barrier. After striking the cable barrier, the vehicle rolled several times. The driver was transported to the Henry County Health Center for possible serious injuries. The vehicle was a total loss. The Mount Pleasant Police Department, Henry County Paramedics, and Mount Pleasant Fire all assisted with this accident. Hensley-Birky received a citation for failing to maintain control of a motor vehicle.
Argument Turns Physical Two Arrested
On October 1st, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a physical altercation in the 100-block of West 2nd Street in Wayland, IA. It was reported the altercation was between family members. An investigation into the situation determined, an argument between Genesis Chacon and Faviola Chacon turned physical.
As a result of the investigation Genesis Chacon, 28 of Wayland, and Faviola Chacon, 18 of Wayland, were arrested. Both parties were charged with Assault causing Bodily Injury, serious misdemeanors.
***A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.****
Jacob Fett
Jacob Bruce Fett, 43, of Hillsboro, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his home.
He was born March 1, 1979, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the son of Jimmy Ray and Janet (Haynes) Fett.
Jacob was a 1997 graduate of Harmony High School. He was employed as a Leadman at Dexter Laundry for 20 years where he enjoyed working and playing practical jokes on friends. He married Jacque Rae McDowell in February of 2002.
As a youth, he played baseball and collected ball cards. Classmates remember his shy nature, sharp mind, mad math and science skills, his love of hacky sack and ping pong tournaments in his basement. He was their homecoming king. As an adult, he collected blu-ray movies, vinyl records, and CDs. He enjoyed shooting pool, listening to music and having a good time with friends. He was an avid bargain shopper and loved a good deal.
He loved being outdoors, sometimes even falling asleep in front of a bonfire under the stars. He was a skywatcher and bought his children a telescope for Christmas so they could enjoy this activity together. He loved to ride his motorcycle and take his daughter on rides. He enjoyed spending time shooting guns with his son and throwing boomerangs. In his later years, he could often be found wrenching under the hood of a car.
Survivors include his mother: Janet Fett; brother: Jeremy Fett; sister: JennaLee (Jesse) Short, all of Bonaparte, Iowa; daughter: Jacey Fett; son: Jackson Fett, both of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; and nieces: Jaegan and Jaylee Short of Bonaparte, Iowa. Also surviving are uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father: Jim; brother: Benji Fett; sister-in-law: Oralia Fett; grandparents: Carole Jean and John Haynes and cousins: Zachary and Jonathan Batten.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Chad Welch officiating. Casual dress please.
Burial of cremains will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory and mailed to: JennaLee Short, P.O. Box 244, Bonaparte, Iowa, 52620.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.