Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office
1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education SITE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:00 PM on Thursday, February 3, 2022 to review/discuss:
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome.
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: ____2-1-2022_____
JAIL COUNT
26_ Henry County Inmates
47_ Out of County Contract Inmates
73 TOTAL
Mitchell L. “Mike” Lowe, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Ottumwa and Pella, died Monday, January 31, 2022 in the Hospice of Unity Point/St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.
In accordance with Mike’s wishes, no services will be held. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
Mitchell Lee “Mike” Lowe was born October 31, 1952 in Ottumwa. He was the son of Henry Luther and Margaret Lucille (Steele) Lowe.
Mike was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Army.
On February 14, 2005 in Knoxville, IA, Mike was united in marriage to Sheryl Marie Moore.
Mike worked for the John Deere Company in Waterloo, IA. For several years, Mike was a security guard for Iowa Wesleyan University.
In his spare time, Mike was a gifted artist. Mike held a deep passion and love for motorcycles and 4-wheelers. He treasured his drag racing car “Red”, which he kept immaculately polished. He raced “Red” often at the drag strip in Eddyville. Also in Eddyville, Mike held the title of “Burnout King”.
Those thankful for sharing in Mike’s life include his wife, Sheryl Moore of Mt. Pleasant; 3 children and their spouses – Justin & Crystal McDonald of Houghton, Krista & Daniel McAllister of Fairfield and Jamie & Matthew Krogmeier of Mt. Pleasant, and 8 grandchildren – Gabriella, Gracelyn, Mayrose, Rockwell and Evanora McAllister, Lawson and Addyson Krogmeier and Korbyn McDonald.
Mike’s parents precede him in death.
In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials may be directed to Mike’s wife, Sheryl Moore at 1008 North Broadway Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641.
Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office
1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:30pm on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, to review/discuss:
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome
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From Sioux City to Muscatine, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (IDCA) is investing in projects to preserve the state’s historical assets. The department announced Tuesday it has awarded $118,626 in grants for 14 historic preservation projects through the IDCA’s State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government program. One of those projects is in the KILJ listening area. Louisa County Historic Preservation Commission will receive $2,872. The commission will use the grant to hire a preservation professional to nominate the Fairview Community Church in Wapello to the National Register of Historic Places. Iowa has one of the largest Certified Local Government programs in the country, with 90 cities and counties that rely on this state-local partnership for training and technical assistance to stabilize historic neighborhoods and revitalize downtowns. Through this program, the State Historic Preservation Office collaborates with local governments on preserving historic properties, establishing historic preservation commissions, and enacting supportive local codes and ordinances.
These awards are available to students using a wide variety of criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, program of study, and county of residence, among others.
“You don’t have to be at the top of the class or have extreme financial need to qualify,” explained SCC Foundation Executive Director Val Giannettino. “If you want to go to SCC, there’s a high chance that you will qualify for at least one scholarship. And, even better, you just have to apply once and we’ll find the scholarship that’s right for you.”
The first deadline for high school seniors to submit their applications is March 15.
“We really encourage high school seniors to submit their scholarship applications by the first deadline,” Giannettino stressed. “This will give students the best chance at earning the most awards.”
However, anyone can apply for scholarships at any time through June 1.
The thought of filling out an application can be daunting for many, but Giannettino urged applicants to approach the task with confidence.
“Don’t be intimidated by the process. Just be prepared.”
That means completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submitting the most recent school transcript or high school equivalency scores, contacting someone to write a letter of recommendation, and writing an essay.
“Applicants shouldn’t be nervous about the essay,” Giannettino went on. “We want to know their story. This is their chance to tell the selection committee all about themselves.”
She said having the opportunity to get to know each applicants’ story helps the selection committee connect students with the right scholarships.
“We want to help as many students as possible. The better we know them, the easier it is to match them with scholarships.”
The application takes about an hour to complete. Giannettino said that one hour could result in thousands of dollars in scholarships. “It could be the most valuable investment of an hour you’ll ever make,” she smiled.
For help completing the FAFSA, students can contact Shawn Hopper, educational outreach advisor, at shopper@scciowa.edu or (319) 208-5026. Contact the SCC Foundation Office with questions about scholarships at (319) 208-5065.
