Charles R. “Charlie” Wesely, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Salem, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Savannah Heights in Mt. Pleasant.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.
Donna Lee Woodall Baker, 91, of New London, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Savannah Heights, Mt. Pleasant. She was born September 18, 1931 in Pleasant Grove Township to Frank Ernest and Sylvia Irene Millizer McCannon. She attended school at the Denmark Academy and was a member of The Open Bible Church in Mt. Pleasant.
On September 17, 1949 she married the love of her life, Frank Edward Woodall in Burlington; he died February 24, 1997. She married Bill Baker in New London on May 26, 1999; he died December 6, 2005. For many years she worked as a waitress in different restaurants; worked at the Glove Factory in New London; and was a clerk at the day old bakery in Burlington where she gave bread to women who couldn’t afford it for their children.
She was a member of the Iowa Quarter Horse Association; the American Quarter Horse Association; the Illinois Quarter Horse Association; the Des Moines County Saddle Club; the Henry County Saddle Club; and the Baltimore Township Saddle Club. She was an avid horsewoman and loved being with her family, especially her “girls” and their families.
She is survived by one daughter Judy (Dean) Messer of Bailey, Colorado; two granddaughters, Brandi (Kendall) Irvin, and Bobbi (Jacob) Spinsby; five great-grandchildren, Brennan, Kenadi, Logan, Natalie, and Kylie; three great-great-grandchildren, Drake, Avianna, and Sade; one brother Butch McCannon of New London and one sister Fernietta Woodall of New London. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, daughter Linda Riha; grandson Monte Burras; and sister Dorothy Higdon.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday May 1, 2023, at Pleasant Grove South Cemetery, rural Danville with Pastor Rod Cooper officiating. Visitation will begin at 9 am Monday at Elliott Chapel, with the family receiving friends from noon until 1:45. Memorials have been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice and American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
WINFIELD – MT. UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
LIBRARY, W-MU 6:00 p.m. ~ May 10, 2023
D1. Minutes, Bills, Financial Reports
D2. Personnel Hirings/Resignations
E1. Building Reports
F1. Policy Review: IASB Updates – Edwards: 200.4 Board Member Social Media Engagement, 210.5
Meeting Notice, 401.5R1 Employee Records Regulation, 401.9 Credit Cards, 407.2 Licensed
Employee Contract Release, 501.2 Nonresident Students, 604.6 PSEO Instruction, 701.2 Transfer of
Funds, and 708 District Records
F2. Consider Shared Librarian Agreement with AEA for 2023-24.
F3. Consider Transportation/Travel Regulations
F4. Consider Ad Hoc Study Committee for 4 Day School Week
Floyd Leo Watznauer, 96, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the West Point Care Center in West Point, Iowa.
Born on September 12, 1926, in Fort Madison, the son of William L. and Genevieve (Kramer) Watznauer. On June 25, 1949, in Fort Madison, he married Deloris Nadine Davolt.
He is survived by his wife: Deloris; two children: Randy (Judy) Watznauer of Fort Madison and Rhonda (Duane) Burkhardt of Carlisle, Iowa. Also surviving is one sister: Vera Boeding of West Point and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Martha Boeddeker, Evelyn Schneider, Pauline Blint, LaVerne Boeding, Raymond Watznauer, Lucille Fedler, Ike Watznauer, Wilbert Watznauer, Ilene Dingman, Rita Miller and Bernard Watznauer.
Floyd was a farmer, worked for Iowa Ammunition Plant and retired from Armour Dial. He was a member of Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Holy Family Parish in Fort Madison. Floyd enjoyed horseback riding, jigsaw puzzles, watching westerns, coon and mushroom hunting. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mount Pleasant, IA – April 27, 2023 —Iowa Wesleyan University held its annual Awards Day on April 27 to recognize outstanding students, faculty, and staff. The University recognized students for exemplary achievement in their majors, their leadership on campus, and their involvement in the community throughout the year. The awards ceremony also included announcing the most prestigious student award given annually, the President’s Award.
“Awards day is an honored tradition at Iowa Wesleyan University where we can showcase fantastic academic and co-curricular awards for many Iowa Wesleyan students while also announcing top awards for our staff and faculty,” stated Megan Hills, Interim Chief Academic Officer. “It is one of the amazing ways we celebrate the end of the year.”
The President’s Award, presented to a graduating senior, epitomizes a person who consistently demonstrates responsible and selfless use of talent and leadership throughout their undergraduate experience. Nominees must be high achievers who have modeled exemplary academic effort and engagement. The 2022-2023 President’s Award was presented to Ella Francis from New London, Iowa. Ella has been involved in numerous on-campus organizations and committees, including performing in the IW Choir and serving as the President of the Student Government Association during the 2022-23 academic year.
Faith Younce of Bonney Lake, Washington, received the Tiger Spirit Award. This award signifies what it means to be an Iowa Wesleyan Tiger by displaying a positive attitude, sportsmanship, spirit, and pride.
The Student Leader of the Year award recipient was Karoline Stratton from Dubuque, Iowa. This award recognizes a student who has excelled and exemplified outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to impact growth, culture, and change at IW positively.
The Mount Pleasant REC Center was recognized for their unwavering support of Iowa Wesleyan’s internship program. The REC Center has been a dedicated internship placement facility for many Iowa Wesleyan students while providing excellent support and guidance for interning students.
We are also excited to recognize our instructors during our annual celebration. The Advisor of the Year honor was awarded to Dr. Cyndi Walljasper ’92, Professor of Psychology and Faculty Chair, for her dedication to IW students.
The Carol J. Nemitz Staff of the Year award was presented to Jim Pedrick ’80, Development Director. This award recognizes staff members who have exhibited extraordinary commitment and service to Iowa Wesleyan University.
For a full list, check out our 2023 Awards Day Winners.
During early 2023, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a methamphetamine trafficking investigation in the Henry County and southeast Iowa area. Upon investigation, the following have been charged and/or arrested:
Michael Carpenter, 31 of St. Paul, IA:
Conspiracy to deliver over 5 grams of methamphetamine (class B felony)
Failure to affix drug tax stamp (class D felony)
Gathering/meeting where controlled substances distributed (class D felony)
Crystal Ecker, 36 of St. Paul, IA:
Conspiracy to deliver over 5 grams of methamphetamine (class B felony)
Conspiracy to deliver over 5 grams of methamphetamine (class B felony)
Trevor Harmon, 37 of Lomax, IL:
Conspiracy to deliver over 5 grams of methamphetamine (class B felony)
Bryan Stewart, 36 of New London, IA:
Sex Offender Registry Violation (aggravated misdemeanor)
Gathering/meeting where controlled substances distributed (class D felony)
Joshua Helmick, 41 of Norwalk, IA:
Possession with intent to deliver over 5 grams (class B felony)
Failure to affix drug tax stamp (class D felony)
Eluding (with 124 violation) (class D felony)
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted during the investigation by the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force, Burlington Police Department, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, West Burlington Police Department, Ottumwa Police Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, New London Police Department, and the Mount Pleasant Police Department.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Jeffrey A. Thompson, 60, of Burlington, Iowa, passed away at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born on April 24, 1963, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Norman and Mary (Chapman) Thompson. He was married to Jacqueline Crowner.
He is survived by this two sons: Tory Thompson of Burlington, Iowa and Tyler (Brittanie) Thompson of Burlington, Iowa; two daughters: Jenna Buis of Muncie, Indiana and Chelsey Thompson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; eight grandchildren; mother: Mary Chapman; brother: Ron Thompson and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Jeff was a graduate of Fort Madison High School. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
