Nancy K. Griffin, 83, of Hillsboro, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.
Annual Spring Clean-Up for Mount Pleasant
The City of Mount Pleasant will hold annual Spring Clean Up during the week of April 25, 2022 – April 28, 2022. Spring Clean Up is a one-week opportunity for residents of Mount Pleasant to rid your home of those unusual or large items that are too big to fit into a garbage bag for your regular garbage collection day. The collection work is done by WEMIGA WASTE. Spring Clean Up will be picked up on your normal garbage day. Please do not place items curbside until the week before Spring Clean Up.
WHAT CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE PICKED UP:
- Tires, Waste Oil, Batteries, Roof Shingles, Ashes
- Liquids, such as Anti-freeze, Household Chemicals and Wet Paint
- Construction materials of any kind such as drywall, wood, etc.
- Televisions and Computer Monitors
- Yard Waste
- Appliances
Leave the lids off your paint cans. If you have old paint cans and the paint is dry, they can take them. They cannot take wet paint of any kind.
They can take all kinds of carpet. Carpet must be tightly rolled and tied to be collected.
GARBAGE STICKERS:
Please adhere stickers no earlier than the morning of your pickup date to ensure scavengers don’t take the adhered to item. Pile size limited to equivalent to unit 6′ wide x 8′ long x 4′ tall, excludes separated metal pile. You are required to use a minimum of six stickers for your entire pile.
QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION: If you have any questions about the 2017 Spring Clean Up, please contact Public Works at 385 1480 – Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tri-State Rodeo Operating Committee Announces Entertainment
Fort Madison, IA (April 9, 2022): The Tri-State Rodeo Operating Committee is proud to announce the schedule for the 74th Annual Tri-State Rodeo, which will take place in Fort Madison, Iowa September 7 – 10, 2022!
In addition to the world-class national entertainment acts, the Tri-State Rodeo has been named as one of the nation’s top five large outdoor rodeos since 2000! The Cinch-Chute Out brings the top rodeo athletes from around the WORLD!
The entertainment this year will undoubtedly make this one of the largest years that the Fort Madison, Iowa area has experienced! For the first time in Tri-State Rodeo history, there has been a headlining national music act added to Wednesday Night! Bringing the total to four headliners on the Jack Daniel’s Stage!
Headlining Wednesday, September 7, 2022, is the country music artist, who Forbes said is “one of country music’s biggest DIY success stories,” Aaron Watson. NATU Band will also be performing in the Bud Light Stockyard following Watson’s performance.
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, rodeo fans will be entertained by the rapper, singer, and Florida native, whose breakout single “Low” was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release and since then has sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. FLO RIDA! NATU Band will also be performing in the Bud Light Stockyard following Flo Rida’s performance.
Friday, September 9, 2022, features the country music star, Jordan Davis, who was recently nominated for Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year at the 57th Annual ACM Awards with the platinum hit “Buy Dirt.” Devin Clemons Band will also be performing in the Bud Light Stockyard following the Jordan Davis performance.
Saturday, September 10, 2022, has been a night that Tri-State Rodeo fans have been waiting for well over two years now. The country music superstar, who has sold over 11 MILLION albums, charted over 20 singles, earned numerous awards and GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over TWO BILLION streams, Trace Adkins will be performing on the Jack Daniel’s Stage! Devin Clemons Band will also be performing in the Bud Light Stockyard following the performance by Adkin’s.
Tickets for the Tri-State Rodeo will go on-sale Friday, April 15, 2022, at 8AM and will be available at www.tristarerodeo.org or by calling the Tri-State Rodeo Box Office at (319) 372-2550.
Joanne “Jo” Sourwine (final arrangements)
Joanne M. “Jo” Sourwine, 47, of Mt. Pleasant, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at her residence of natural causes.
A funeral service for Jo will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts, 307 East Monroe St., Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Michael R. Scudder, Pastor, Faith Lutheran Church, will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 AM to 9 PM on Friday, April 15 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-8 PM Friday evening. In accordance with Jo’s wishes, her casket will remain closed.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to a scholarship established for her grandchildren’s education. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
Joanne Marie Seitz, was born June 10, 1974 in Burlington, IA. She was the daughter of William D. and Phyllis Marie (Ricketts) Seitz. She was raised and attended school in New London. On May 11, 1996 at the New London Church of Christ, Jo was united in marriage to Benjamin Hiatt “Ben” Sourwine.
Jo was the manger of the Heartland Inn in Mt. Pleasant for a number of years. She then accepted a position as the Secretary for the Dept. of Human Services in Mt. Pleasant. Jo remained their 10 years until she accepted a position as the administrative assistant at the Iowa Dept. of Transportation District Construction Engineer’s Office in Fairfield.
Jo treasured gatherings with family and friends. Only her grandson Sutter was more near and dear to her. She enjoyed the numerous camping trip she took with family and friends . Jo was also known to enjoy going to the casino every now and then.
Those thankful for sharing in Jo’s life include her husband of 25 years, Ben, who affectionately called her “Josie”; her 2 daughters – Kelsey McConnell and her husband Nathan of Mt. Pleasant and Kylie Sourwine and her friend Brayden Wintermote of Mt. Pleasant; her grandson Sutter McConnell of Cedar Rapids; her mother and step-father – Phyllis and Robert Johnson of New London; 3 brothers and their spouses – Kenny (Kim) Seitz of New Boston, IL, Bobby (Rhonda) Seitz of Des Moines, IA, and John (Carma) Seitz of Wayland, IA; 2 step brothers – Mike Johnson and his wife Roberta and Denny Johnson all of Mt Pleasant. Jo is also survived by numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Her father precedes her in death.
Holy Week at Trenton United Methodist Church
Tuesday, April 12, at 7:00 PM, the Trenton United Methodist Church will host a representative of Jews for Jesus for a Holy Week presentation titled, “Christ in the Passover.” Passover is the Jewish celebration of the end of slavery in Egypt and the beginning of the exodus journey to return to the Promised Land. Israel’s redemption from slavery through the blood of the Passover lamb is not only one of the central stories of the Hebrew Scriptures, it also paints a powerful portrait of the Messiah who was to come. “Christ in the Passover” will introduce the elements of the Passover tradition, their historic Jewish symbolism, and their spiritual significance for all people today.
Jews for Jesus is an international nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California. Its staff and volunteers are followers of Jesus who believe that Jesus is the Messiah of prophecy.
After two pandemic delays, the congregation is pleased to welcome all interested persons to this ecumenical and interfaith presentation. Immediately following there will be time for questions and conversation, and afterward a sharing in the Lord’s Supper available for all.
The building is fully accessible with plenty of parking. A free-will offering will be accepted to defray the travel expenses of the presenter. All interested persons are welcome to attend.
Thursday, April 14, 7:00 PM
Holy Thursday April 14 at 7:00 PM, the Trenton United Methodist Church will gather for a Tenebrae Service, with The Lord’s Supper prepared for all who desire to share. Tenebrae (darkness) recalls in words and in music some of the events of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
All neighbors are cordially invited and welcome to join in this meaningful time of preparation for the Easter weekend. Offering received that evening is designated for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), and 100% for mission work. The facility is fully accessible with plenty of parking.
Des Moines County Road H-38/Mediapolis Road just west of Mediapolis closed for three weeks
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – April 7, 2022 – Culvert and drainage construction work for the new U.S. 61 interchange over Des Moines County Road H-38/Mediapolis Road requires closing H-38/Mediapolis Road just west of Mediapolis for three weeks, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
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Four Iowa cultural attractions receive Folk Arts Apprenticeship grants
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 10th – 16th, 2022
Imagine never knowing what was going to be on the other end of the phone when you answered it. That is what your local 9-1-1 telecommunicators have trained for. The men and women who answer 9-1-1 need to be prepared for anything. They are the “first” first responder on the scene and if they do not react quickly, ask the appropriate questions, calm the frantic caller, and send the right response then the entire call is off track.
April 10th – 16th, 2022 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and honors those who answer emergency calls, dispatch emergency personnel and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the citizens across the nation. In Washington County there are 12 telecommunicators with over 150 years of experience answering your calls every day. The Communications staff includes Cara Sorrells, Sandy Lovetinsky, Teresa Todd, Melanie Huschka, Issak Kleese, Shelley Reed-Wulf, Brittany Stutzman, Hunter Erwin, Delainey Parish, Riley Thomann, Unity Stevens, and Susan Holub. We are extremely proud of the entire staff for their dedication. We also want to take the opportunity to thank those personnel that we communicate with everyday who help us do our job. This includes the law enforcement officers, ambulance personnel, fire fighters, first responders, emergency management, tow truck operators, public health nurses, funeral home directors, emergency room personnel, public works and roads personnel, and animal control personnel just to name a few.
This is our second year celebrating the week in our new facility and we could not be more excited. We are planning to honor these local behind the scenes heroes with special activities in the building throughout the week.