AGENDA
May 17, 2022
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9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
Motion to hire part-time employees
9:30 Lynn Whaley MEWIGA Waste Monthly update
10:00 Approve and Sign Lease Agreement with
Hillcrest Family Services
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Students Connect Farm to Plate with Pizza-themed Projects
West Des Moines, Iowa – May 12, 2022–A 3rd grade class from Danville Elementary in Danville, Iowa has won the 2022 Pizza-thon contest with a project titled The Iowa Special. The contest for Iowa students in grades K-5 was organized by the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation. Students were challenged to create an original pizza and illustrate where in Iowa the ingredients would be raised or produced.
The winning project – The Iowa Special – sported a unique Iowa shape and had sweet corn, bacon bits, pepperoni, sausage, BBQ sauce, and cheese toppings. Students illustrated an Iowa map depicting the source of each ingredient and how many miles away from their school it was. Students also explained the process of raising corn and pigs to be used for food.
“We were so excited to see students highlighting so many local producers and businesses with this year’s “My Iowa Pizza” theme,” said Chrissy Rhodes, IALF Education Program Coordinator.
The first-place team, consisting of Mason, Willie, Chris, Linkoln, Beckett, and Kyden and taught by Josie Lane, will receive a pizza party as an award.
Both second and third-place teams in the competition also hail from Danville Elementary in Danville, Iowa and were taught by Josie Lane. The project titled The Brunch Pizza earned second place and presented a sweet and savory pizza with a waffle crust, syrup, sausage, eggs, and bacon. The project titled Bacon N Deer Pizza earned third place and presented a unique pizza using venison and bacon on a stuffed crust pizza. Both teams will receive a certificate recognizing their achievement.
“It was so neat to watch students as the project continued to develop. Each day, students demonstrated teamwork, creativity, and an eagerness to learn more about agriculture in Iowa. When the project was complete, they were excited about the pizza they had created and proudly presented to their classmates,” said Lane.
“The project brought awareness of just how many things Iowa agriculture produces and how agriculture can be seen everywhere in our daily lives. Students became advocates for an industry that matters so much to our state.”
The Pizza-thon program, originally developed in 1994 by Eldon Weber as a result of the Iowa State University “Vision 2020” program, has been newly adopted by IALF this year. Resources including a series of lesson plans were made available to educators to help teach students about where pizza ingredients come from using science, social studies, and English language arts standards.
To learn more about Pizza-thon and other student programs, visit IowaAgLiteracy.org.
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: ____5-13-2022_____
27 Henry County Inmates
55_ Out of County Contract Inmates
82 Total
Both Willard Miller and Jeremy Goodale will be tried in adult court for the murder of Fairfield High School teacher Nohema Graber. Judge Shawn Shower denied requests from both to be tried as juveniles. The teens are charged with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. In his ruling in the reverse waiver hearings for each Judge Shower said“the Defendant has the potential for rehabilitation. However, the juvenile court simply has too little time to rehabilitate the Defendant for a crime of such magnitude and of the nature described in the minutes of testimony.” Goodale’s trial has been set for August 23. Miller’s trial has been scheduled for November 1. At this time the two trials are planned for the Jefferson County Courthouse.
The noon and evening Rotary clubs of Mount Pleasant are excited to invite you to their annual Rotary BBQ. This a the major fundraiser for both clubs. Proceeds raised help them carry out their mission to support the community through service, leadership, and financial assistance for local organizations and scholarships for local students.
The Annual BBQ takes place on the same day every year, the first Thursday in June. This year on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 5-7 pm you can enjoy your choice of Turkey tenderloin or Pork loin, baked potato, slaw, roll, and ice cream!
Please note the change in location! They will be holding the BBQ at the Wright Pavilion at Old Thresher’s McMillan Park, enter on Walnut Street. It will be drive through only.
Tickets are $12 each or $6 for a child’s portion and are available at Two Rivers Bank & Trust, 5 Star Community Credit Union, or from any Rotarian!
The Rotarians would like to thank the Mount Pleasant Hy-Vee, Innovairre, Midwest Old Threshers, Faith Christian Outreach Church, and KILJ Radio for their assistance with this fundraiser.
Henry County Auditor Shelly Barber reminds voters that some polling places have changed due to recent redistricting across the state. Iowans whose polling place has changed should be on the lookout for a postcard in the mail informing them of the new location.
Henry County will work with the Iowa Secretary of State to send a postcard to every registered voter in the county starting May 18th. Under Iowa law, notices are required to be sent to impacted voters between 20 days and seven days prior to the primary election and again prior to the general election.
“If your polling place changed due to redistricting, you’ll be getting a card in the mail informing you of the new location,” Secretary of State Paul Pate said. “We want all eligible Iowans to make their voices heard by voting this year, and it’s important to have a plan if you’re going to the polls on Election Day. Step one is registering to vote. Step two is making sure you know where your polling place is located.”
Iowans can also look up their polling place online at this link. To check your voter registration status, register to vote or update your information, visit VoterReady.Iowa.gov or www.henrycountyiowa.us or Henry County Iowa Auditor’s Office Facebook Page for updates.
A sample of the postcard being sent to Iowa voters is available for your use at this link.
Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues?
“Welcome to Medicare” is for you! This one-hour seminar offered by the Henry County Health Center SHIIP counselors, will be held Tuesday, June 14th from 6:30-8:00pm. The seminar will be held at HCHC’s Health Education Center. Register by June 10th by calling 319-385-6774. Please leave a message with your name, number of people attending, and phone number.
“We’re excited to offer this free seminar to the community,” says Hernry County SHIIP Counselor Sally Fager. “Medicare is such an important program and understanding what it offers helps assure that anyone eligible gets the health benefits they deserve,” she adds.
“Welcome to Medicare” will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance. For more information or questions call 319-385-6774.
SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP services are free, confidential, and unbiased. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies or agents. Henry County Health Center is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Henry county.
