Author: Theresa Rose

Healthy Henry County Communities is planning a new free spring event for families. The Stride Into Summer Family Walk will feature a number of activity and educational stations along a loop walk at East Lake Park on Sunday June 5^th 2-5pm. Sign in and pick up your goodie bag at the tent by the tennis courts. Organizations having activity stations include Henry County Public Health, ADDS, I-Smile, 1^st Five and the Family Connection, ISU Extension and Outreach, Henry County Disability Services, and the New London, Salem, and Winfield libraries. In addition, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office will be there to fingerprint kids and provide parents with an ID kit. They will also be giving away some bike helmets for kids. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Mt. Pleasant Fire Department, Iowa DNR, and Henry County EMS will also have activities promoting summer safety topics. CPPC and DVIP will have kindness rocks for kids to paint and a certified car seat technician will be available if you need your car seat checked.

In case of rain, the event will be postponed until Sunday June 12^th. This event is sponsored by the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation, Beck’s Seed, Continental, Lomont Molding, Walmart Distribution and Walmart Store. For more information and updates visit Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty or call Kelly at 319-385-0779. Healthy Henry County Communities is the community wellness coalition for Henry County Public Health.

One lane traffic on Bridge over Skunk River on White Oak Road starting Tuesday, May 17^th during daytime hours.

Contractor will be doing patching work for the remainder of the week, weather permitting.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November.

“Very hot temperatures and drier than normal conditions last week allowed farmers to make significant planting progress across much of Iowa,” said Secretary Naig. “As we look ahead, weather outlooks show promise in keeping planters rolling and farmers busy in the fields.”

The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov.

Crop Report
Significantly drier and warmer weather allowed Iowa’s farmers 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 15, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included spraying and planting.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 11 percent short, 81 percent adequate and 7 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 4 percent very short, 20 percent short, 70 percent adequate and 6 percent surplus.

Farmers planted 43 percent of Iowa’s expected corn crop during the week ending May 15, 2022, to reach 57 percent planted, 2 weeks behind last year and 9 days behind the 5-year average. Eight percent of the corn crop has emerged, 11 days behind last year and 9 days behind average. Thirty-four percent of soybeans have been planted, just over 2 weeks behind last year and 1 week behind the 5-year average. Just 3 percent of soybeans have emerged, 10 days behind the previous year and 6 days behind average. Eighty-nine percent of the expected oat crop has been planted, 16 days behind last year and 10 days behind the 5-year average. Fifty-eight percent of the oat crop has emerged, 11 days behind last year and 1 week behind average.

Hay and pasture growth improved greatly with above normal temperatures. Iowa’s hay condition rating improved to 68 percent good to excellent. Some farmers have begun their first cutting of alfalfa. Pasture condition improved to 53 percent good to excellent. Livestock conditions were good as they were turned out from muddy feedlots to pasture, although feed stocks were low.

AGENDA

Monday, May 16, 2022

Order of business, regular session

Danville City Council, Danville City Hall

Public Hearing

1. Call to order, 6:00 p.m..
2. Public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2021/2022 amended budget.
3. Closing of public hearing.

Order of business, regular session

1. Call to order immediately following the public hearing.

2. Accept or amend the agenda.

3. Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding city business.  The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to City business, including items on this agenda.  You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks to five minutes 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. Des Moines County Sheriff’ department.
5. Approval of the April 2022 Des Moines County Sheriff’s report.
6. Review of a phone call received at City Hall pertaining to a golf cart being driven by a minor.  Action if needed by Council.
7. Review of a phone call received at City Hall pertaining to the parking of parents at the end of each school day.  Action if needed by Council.

5. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-12, amending the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget.

6. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-13, setting of wages and benefits for employees for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.

7. Fire Chief/Building Inspector report – action by council if needed.
8. Approval of building permits.

8. City Electrician report.
9. Update on ongoing projects.  Action if needed.

9. Public Works written report.
10. Approval of written report.

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10. Approval of consent agenda.
11. Council minutes of May 2, 2022.
12. Financial reports for February 2022 and March 2022
13. Payment of bills.

11. Council reports and correspondence.
12. Request to place a donation bucket at City Hall to help funeral expenses.  Action by council if needed.
13. Review of current employee vacation policy.

12. Adjournment. The next regular session of the Danville City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2022, Danville City Hall, 6:00 p.m..