DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 23 public meeting

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at 12:53 pm CDT

BURLINGTON – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

Locally, the Iowa DNR will be at Starr’s Cave Nature Center, 11627 Starr’s Cave Road, in Burlington, on Feb. 23. The meeting begins at 5 p.m.

“We want people to come out, listen to the hunting seasons reviews, ask questions and hear directly from our staff,” said Todd Bishop, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Wildlife Bureau. “Part of the meeting will be devoted to discussing potential rule changes and collecting feedback as we work through the rules process.”

The meetings are open to the public. Comments collected from these public meetings will be considered along with other related comments received by the Iowa DNR prior to proposing changes to hunting rules and regulations. Proposed rules will be presented to the Natural Resource Commission during a regular public meeting for consideration and additional public comment.

Any person attending the public meeting and has special requirements, such as those related to mobility or hearing impairments, should contact the Iowa DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200, Relay Iowa TTY Service 800-735-7942, or Webmaster@dnr.iowa.gov, and advise of specific needs.

Jane Marie Leichty

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at 11:55 am CDT

Jane Marie Leichty, 67 of rural Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa.

Her body has been cremated and services will be scheduled at a later date. Beatty-Peterseim Funeral, Cremation Care and Monument Service is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions in the name of Jane Marie Leichty may be designated to Bethel Church Missions or Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

New Car Dealership Prepping to Open Soon in Mount Pleasant

By Theresa Rose · Monday, February 21st, 2022 at 11:04 pm CDT

Family owned Kruse Motors of Marshall, Minnesota is adding Mount Pleasant, Iowa to the family.  Keith McKinzie and his son Kyle are busy getting ready to open Krusen Motors at 2301 East Washington Street in the former Shottenkirk or Crown Motors location. In addition to new and used car sales, they will offer an up-dated service department. They are anticipated a soft opening sometime in the first half of March.

Mary Elizabeth Blanton

By Theresa Rose · Monday, February 21st, 2022 at 10:38 pm CDT

Mary Elizabeth Blanton, 85 of Montezuma, Iowa passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Montezuma Specialty Care Center.

Mary was born on June 2, 1936, in Robertson, Texas the daughter of Elmer and Ola Mae (Meadows) Becktold. She was united in marriage to William Charles Boettger in 1956. Mary was a hard working lady and she instilled that in her children. She was a bartender at different places. Mary would take old dolls and revive them so that they could be sent overseas to Vietnam during the war. She enjoyed attending the horse races.

Mary is survived by her children, Billy (Karen) Boettger of Florida, Ricky (Wendy) Boettger of Illinois, Donnie (Barb) Boettger of Indiana, Jimmy (Holly) Boettger of Illinois and Lisa Brimmer of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Pamela Jo Boettger and three brothers, Ray Becktold, Charles Becktold and Jack Becktold.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant. No services will be held and private family burial will be held at the Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, Illinois at a later date.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Monday, February 21st, 2022 at 2:39 pm CDT

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:   02/21/2022________

 

_21      Henry County Inmates

 

  55_     Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  76_     TOTAL

Joseph M. Yocum (final arrangements)

By Theresa Rose · Monday, February 21st, 2022 at 12:05 pm CDT

Joseph M. Yocum, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at New London Specialty Care.

Joe was born June 25, 1955, in Pocahontas, the son of Merle and Elmira (Ollinger) Yocum. He graduated from Pocahontas Catholic High School in 1973. Joe attended technical school in Kansas City to become a medium-duty truck mechanic. Following school, Joe worked at a highway service center in Kansas City then moved to Mount Pleasant in 1976, where he worked at McWhirter Chevrolet for 27 years as a mechanic. Joe married Florence Sindelar on September 23, 1978, the couple had three children and later divorced. He was a bus driver for Seibus and Head Start. Joe was an active member of the Open Bible Church, where he was a part of numerous Bible study groups and a prison ministry with his brother Dave. In his free time, Joe loved being in the garage working on vehicles. Joe knew no stranger and could talk or listen to anyone talk for hours.

Joe is survived by three children; Maria Rice of Mount Pleasant, Becky (Matt) Hill of Mount Pleasant, Pete (Alicia) Yocum of Salem; eight grandchildren; four siblings, Rich (Carolyn) Yocum of St. Joseph’s, MO, Lill (Dave) Buesing of Wells, MN, Mary (Jerry) Adriano of Kansas City, MO, Henry (Diana) Yocum of Pocahontas; and a sister-in-law Sharon Yocum of Mount Pleasant.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dave.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Mike Johnson officiant. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed on Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at our website www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Visitation will be held 12:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where family will greet friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm. A memorial fund has been established for the Open Bible Church.

Martha Rose Dohman

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, February 20th, 2022 at 3:07 pm CDT

Martha Rose Dohman, 86, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 1:29 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. a Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. and Christian Wake Service will be held at 5:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 23 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in West Point, Iowa.

Memorials have been established in her memory to Fort Madison Food Pantry or West Point Fire and Rescue.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joseph M. Yocum

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, February 20th, 2022 at 3:06 pm CDT

Joseph M. Yocum, 66, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at New London Specialty Care. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.