New Style Billing Statements

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 2:53 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities monthly billing statements are going to look completely different beginning with the June statement.

For over 50 years customers have received a red white and blue card in the mail.  Going forward the statement format will be similar to other billing statements.  Utility Manager, Jack Hedgecock, said the new format should be a huge improvement and will give customers a better break-down of their bill.  He also said it will be much less expensive for the Utilities.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 1:57 pm CDT

Henry County Jail

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.

 

Date:   ____5-19-2022_____

 

  26   Henry County Inmates

 

 52_    Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

 78 Total

 

J20 Near Lake Geode Now Open

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 7:06 pm CDT

The Des Moines County Engineer’s office announces that J20/Agency Road is now open to thru traffic.  This is the area that runs along the west side of the Geode Lake dam.

 

Tyler Lovan

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 4:24 pm CDT

Tyler Lovan, 31, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant surrounded by his family.

Tyler was born on April 27, 1991, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Hoa and Kim (Bac thi) Lovan. He enjoyed music, watching Disney movies, laughing and spending time with his family. Tyler was a great listener and would light up the room with his infectious smile.

He is survived by his parents, Hoa and Kim Lovan of Mt. Pleasant, his brothers and sister, Phuc Lovan of Iowa City, Destin Lovan of Mt. Pleasant and Linh Lovan of Des Moines. His grandmother Un Luong of Pella and his aunt, Thu Tauke of Pella along with two nephews, Coen Prevett and Nico Heckroth.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. Tyler’s family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the service and burial will be at a later date in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery rural Mt. Pleasant. The family will have friends and family after funeral services at their home.

Nathan J. “Shorty” Fetterman (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 4:19 pm CDT

Nathan J. “Shorty” Fetterman, 88 of Salem passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Shorty was born on August 12, 1933, in Lee County, Iowa, the son of Hubert and Versa (Clark) Fetterman. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Shorty was united in marriage to Genevieve “Gee Gee” Wesely on August 31, 1953, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant. He worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown for 45 years. Shorty loved working the land on the farm and raising his farm animals. He was the most happiest when he was outside fishing and hunting. He was a hard worker, but also a soft spoken and gentle loving man. Shorty loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Gee Gee of 68 years, his children, Becky (Jack) Thornton of Salem, Randy Fetterman of Oquawka, Illinois, his grandchildren, Megan (Jarod) Conrad, Tasha (Tommy) Thornton, Brandon Fetterman and Matthew Fetterman, his great grandchildren, Chayse, Lakota and Julian, a sister-in-law, Mary Fetterman of Trenton, along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant. The family will not be present. Memorials may be directed to the Faith Lutheran Church of Mt. Pleasant and the Salem Fire and Rescue Association in his memory. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later time.

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 11:51 am CDT

The Wayland City Council Meets Wednesday, May 18, at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

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 May 4, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
c. CD’s Renewal (3)
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. Water Softener Tank Repair/Replacement
b. Sewer Project Update – Reducing Infiltration (Corner Jefferson/Main)
c. Sewer Main Extension – 400 Block E Hwy 78
5. New Business
a. Acknowledge Retirement Resignation of July 8, 2022 – Public Works Position
b. Set Timeline, Approve Job Ad and Establish Application Review Committee for
Public Works Position
c. 50/50 Sidewalk Program Review/Award Bids
d. Ord. 10-2022 “ An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Wayland, Iowa, by Amending Water Rates and Charges”
e. Res. 2022-11 A Resolution Establishing a Public Purpose
f. Res. 2022-12 Resolution For Accepting Easement of Sewer Main Extension and/or
Public Utilities and Public Purposes
g. Consider Employer Electives – Dental and Vision Insurance
h. Discussion on Vacant Buildings and Houses in City
6. Building Permits – Approved
Neil Reichenbach – 16’L x 13’W x15’H sunroom/four seasons room addition at 407 E Railroad
7. Adjournment
MAYOR: Chet Fort
COUNCIL: Melinda Ullery,
Aaron Barnhart, Jamie Roth,
Kathie Grimm, Caylon DeVaul
CLERK: Beverly Conrad
TREAS: Terry Kaufman
ATTORNEY: Lynch Dallas
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New London Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 11:06 am CDT

Monday, at about 1:15 PM, Des Moines County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 22000 block of Morning Sun Road to investigate a report of a vehicle found in a small creek.

The vehicle was partially submerged in the creek and the body of 60-year-old William Walter Totemeier of New London was found inside. Apparently, Totemeier was driving south on Morning Sun Rd, when he lost control rounding a curve.

The vehicle went into the ditch, rolled over a culvert and came to rest partially in the creek. Authorities believe the accident occurred Sunday evening.

From the Supervisors Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 9:01 pm CDT

Lynn Whaley of WEMIGA Waste met with the Henry County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning inorder to provide an update on the County trash collection site.  WEMIGA took over the county operation at the end of March.  During the month of April 53.62 tons were hauled to the regional landfill.  Of that amount 17.54 tons were materials from the recent bulk cleanup.  Whaley also provided a break down of the different materials that were collected like scrap metal, oil and tires.  In answer to questions from the supervisors, Whaley said Friday and Saturday are still the busiest days at the West Washington Street site. At the end of March the board voted to discontinue operations in the four outlaying corners of the county and added Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday hours in Mount Pleasant.

During the supervisors meeting this morning the board approved the Hillcrest Family services lease for 31 hundred square feet of office space at a monthly amount of $2,000.  Hillcrest occupies the west half of the county owned building at 106 N. Jackson.  In 2019 the County suspended $1200 in monthly rent due financial problems for Hillcrest caused by lack of insurance reimbursements.