Argument Turns Physical Two Arrested

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 1:12 pm CDT

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

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 9:48 am CDT

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.

IMPACT Gallery Featured Artist

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8:14 am CDT

Kim Kingery is the featured artist for October and November at the Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT gallery in the Public Library. Kingery is a Southeast Iowa photographer and a 1998 MPCHS graduate.

Kingery earned her BA in General Education/Art with a minor in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri. She’s the mother of one boy, a school bus driver, and photography/small business owner.

Kim has been a photographer for nearly her entire life. After having her son, she decided that “I needed to dive back in, showing him to always follow your passions in life.”

One of the main things that she hopes to come out of her photography work is to show her son that he should “always follow his passions in life.”

She said, “I liked to take pictures of friends, family, various activities, and objects. Not much has changed in that aspect, except changes from film to digital photography.”

For subject matter, Kim explains that “I shoot whatever catches my eye; I’m generally more of a realist.”

“I often catch a variety of images that include landscapes, wildlife, old barns, and architecture — the oddities on the backroads of SE Iowa,” she stated.

On Kim’s bucket list is to travel to other states searching for the interesting and unique to photograph. In the meantime her photography business finds her capturing memories for families or being out photographing locally to preserve images that catch her eye.

Her passion for photography is inspired by the belief that “Photos are lasting memories for when OUR memories fade.”

Kim Kingery’s photography exhibit will be on free public display through November at the Mount Pleasant Public Library during regular business hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am – 8 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm.

Those interested in contacting Kim for photography work or to purchase her photos for sale can contact her email at 287clayton@gmail.com or her website at www.287clayton.com.

Gallery space for this exhibit is provided by the Public Library with the display supported by the Enhance Henry County Foundation.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8:13 am CDT

AGENDA

October 4, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Resolution Approving Bid for Grade to HMA Pavement Project ER(92)

on New London Road (X23) near Lowell

10:00 Adams Kerns, Elected Official Bond Information

Approve Resolution for Inter-Transfer of Funds from

Community Betterment to Secondary Road

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

Iowa 4-H Foundation to Celebrate National 4-H Week with Annual Iowa 4-H Giving Day

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 6:18 am CDT

AMES, Iowa— The Iowa 4-H Foundation is launching its annual special 24-hour event, Iowa 4-H Giving Day (www.iowa4Hgivingday.org), on October 4th and 5th from Noon to Noon during National 4-H Week.

Each year on Iowa 4-H Giving Day, supporters across the country come together to financially support Iowa’s largest youth organization, to ensure these opportunities continue to be available to youth across the state and at the county level.

“On Iowa 4-H Giving Day, we’re celebrating all that 4-H’ers have accomplished, how they’ve grown and how they support their communities,” said Emily Saveraid, Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director. “It’s great opportunity for 4-H supporters and alumni to give back and celebrate the program that is making a difference in every zip code in Iowa.”

Dollars raised on Iowa 4-H Giving Day go directly to the 4-H Program delivered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and to provide other opportunities– state recognition, national 4-H trips, college scholarships and special programs, which enhance the Iowa 4-H experience. Iowa 4-H Giving Day is proudly sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services.

The Iowa 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides private financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs to nearly 100,000 young people throughout the state of Iowa. These programs and opportunities help enhance 4-H’ers’ ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication, and social skills.

Melvin L. Bird

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 6:09 am CDT

Melvin L. Bird, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Pleasant.

A funeral service for Melvin will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, October 5 at the First Baptist Church, 100 East Webster Street, Mount Pleasant. Pastor Earl Swigart, family friend and Pastor of Lockridge Baptist Church,  will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Tuesday, October 4 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM on Tuesday.

Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hope Haven. Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com

Melvin Lyle Bird was born March 30, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Lyle Raymond and Lula Bertha (Russell) Bird. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1947, and attended Iowa Wesleyan College. On September 30, 1951 at the First Methodist Church in Tipton, IA, Melvin married Betty Jean Nelson. Betty Jean died in September of 1991. On January 2, 1994 in Mt. Pleasant, Melvin married Elna Ruth Evoritt Robinson. Ruth preceded Melvin in death on April 10, 2001.

Melvin began a career as a Soil Conservation Technician in Western Iowa, moving to Cedar County, Iowa. He returned to southeast Iowa and farmed near Salina. Melvin then accepted a position to drive the Co-op Petroleum truck. He delivered fuels to farms for 11 years. Henry County asked him then to return to the Soil Conservation practice, which he did until he retired in 1992.

Melvin was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, where he served as a Deacon and Trustee. He also taught Sunday School for many years. For a number of years, Melvin served his country as a member of the Iowa National Guard. In his spare time, Melvin enjoyed woodworking and being a “gentlemen farmer:

Those thankful for sharing in Melvin’s life include a son, Michael Bird of Des Moines, IA; a step son, Ryan Robinson of Lockridge; 2 step grandchildren – Ashley and Leah and special friend Barb Lynchard of Mt. Pleasant.

His parents, both wives, a son, Jerald Bird, a step son Raymond Robinson and a step grandson Levi precede Melvin in death.

MPCHS Band Grand Champion

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 at 7:47 am CDT

The Mount Pleasant High School Panther Marching Band brought home eleven trophies Saturday night after a full day of competitions at the Mark Twain Invitational in Center, Missouri.

They won first place in every possible category and capped off the day by being named Grand Champion among all bands in all classes.

There were four competitions including parade marching, indoor color guard, indoor percussion and field show, with the Panther Marching Band placing first in their class in each contest. Mount Pleasant picked up all caption awards including Best Drum Majors, juniors Jolynn Keomanivong and Natalie McCormick.

Van Buren County High School also participated in this event, placing second in parade marching and fourth in field show competition in their class.

 

IWU Homecoming Royalty

By Theresa Rose · Friday, September 30th, 2022 at 8:20 pm CDT

The Iowa Wesleyan University 2022 Homecoming Royalty were announced Friday night during Boom Night activities on campus. This year’s Homecoming Queen is Karoline Stratton of Dubuque, Iowa. The King is Moses Eason II from Baxley Georgia. The Homecoming Princess is Ayana Lewis and the Prince is Asaivian “Sai” McWilliams.