January 9 the Christamore House in Mount Pleasant let police know three juveniles had run away from the facility on South Iris Street. The three were later found in Scott County in a vehicle stolen from Mount Pleasant. Two of the three individuals were the same juveniles who had stolen a car recently. One female defendant was returned to Mount Pleasant, but ran away again. The other two were detained in Scott County.
Assault in Olds
On January 12 at approximately 12:50AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call reporting a domestic disturbance taking place in the 200 Block of East School Avenue in Olds. After an investigation, it was found that Chelsie Ethelwyn Flanegan of Olds assaulted an adult male subject at her residence. Chelsie was placed under arrest and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident where she was later charged with Domestic Abuse Assault – 1st Offense, a Simple Misdemeanor.
Flags at Half-Staff
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Senator Harry Reid, who represented Nevada in Congress and was the Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015. Reid died on December 28, 2021, at the age of 82. Reid’s funeral will be held on Saturday, January 8 in Las Vegas.
The governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Joe Biden’s proclamation to lower the United States’ flag to half-staff.
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.
1-12-22 Henry County COVID-19 update
Cases remain high so please keep practicing safety measures.
14-day positivity rate for individuals tested: 25.8%
14-day positivity rate for tests taken (includes duplicate tests): 13.8%
# of cases last 3 days: 62
# of cases last 7 days: 164
# of cases last 14 days: 291
These numbers do not include home tests taken.
51.8% of residents are fully vaccinated
47.9% of those have received booster doses
According to Henry County Public Health getting vaccinated and boosted is proven to be effective and is the best protection against hospitalization and death. Henry County Public Health is offering walk-in clinics all month, Wednesdays 1-3:30 and Thursdays 9-3:30, with Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J. Anyone age 5 and older is eligible for the vaccine. Find more information at healthyhenrycounty.org/covid or call 319-385-0779.
New London Residents Son Shares Navy Experience
The son of a New London, Iowa, resident is serving aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy Wasp class amphibious assault ship. Airman Nathaniel Page joined the Navy to follow a tradition of family service. “Both my parents and grandfather were all in the Air Force,” said Page. “I thought about joining but wanted to make my own path for life.” Today, Page serves as an aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel). “We control aviation fuel for the aircraft,” said Page. “We supply all the jets and helos with fuel.” According to Page, the values required to succeed in the military are similar to those found in New London. “When I was on the football team, or even track team, everybody counted on everybody,” said Page. “If you are the weakest link, no one will trust you to do your part. However, if you work hard and become a ‘master at your craft’, you will do your job with ease and others will count on you. Just remember never give up.” Homeported in San Diego, California, USS Essex is the second ship in the Wasp-class of multipurpose amphibious assault ships and the fifth ship named for Essex County, Massachusetts. Essex was a 1000-ton ironclad river gunboat of the U.S. Army and later U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. According to Navy officials, amphibious assault ships are designed to deliver U.S. Marines and their equipment where they are needed to support a variety of missions ranging from amphibious assaults to humanitarian relief efforts. Designed to be versatile, the ship has the option of simultaneously using helicopters, Harrier jets, and Landing Craft Air Cushioned, as well as conventional landing craft and assault vehicles in various combinations. Serving in the Navy means Page is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy. There are many opportunities for sailors to earn recognition in their command, community and careers while serving in the Navy. Page is most proud of forming relationships with other sailors. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Page, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow. “Serving in the Navy allows me to grow into a better person by surrounding myself with my friends,” added Page. “I just joined, but I know I will do some pretty great things.”
The TEN Tenors: Love is in the Air Tour
The TEN Tenors: Love is in the Air Tour set to perform at
Bridge View Center Theater March 23 @ 7:30pm
Ottumwa, IA (January 11, 2022) – Internationally-acclaimed Australian vocal artists The TEN Tenors are set to perform at Ottumwa’s Bridge View Center Theater March 23 at 7:30pm. Ticket prices for this performance are $49.50 & $59.50 and go on sale Friday, January 14 at 9:00am at the Bridge View Center Ticket Office and online at BridgeViewCenter.com. A Pre-Show dinner will be available for this event.
The TEN Tenors (also known as TTT) are an Australian music ensemble that has toured worldwide, been seen by more than 90 million people and attracted a vast international fan-base by performing a unique combination of classical and contemporary music featuring ten-part harmonies.
First formed in 1995, the group has headlined more than 2500 concerts around the world (including North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand, 34 countries to date), sold more than 3.5 million concert tickets and become renowned for their dynamic, choreographed performances and skillful ability to seamlessly transition from operatic arias to soulful ballads through to chart-topping pop and rock songs.
They have also been widely praised in the media, with The New York Times saying their “unique mix of the traditional and unconventional offers a fresh and highly-original take on the staid traditions of opera” and Variety describing them as “truly incandescent when performing at the full strength of 10”.
They have shared the stage with artists including Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Andrea Boccelli, Willie Nelson, Alanis Morissette and Christina Aguilera. They have also appeared extensively on TV, including The Today Show, Today, Oprah’s Australian Adventure, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, as well as the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for an audience of 32 million viewers and the UEFA Euro 2012 in Warsaw, Poland.
Arson and Attempted Murder
On January 9, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a house on fire in the 1800-grid of Cornell Drive outside of Mount Pleasant. The initial report started the fire started in the living room of the single-family dwelling.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mount Pleasant Police Department arrived on scene and began an investigation. The investigation determined James Seth Ollom, 37 of Mount Pleasant, intentionally set fire to the inside of the residence after a family disturbance.
There were occupants inside the residence when the fire was set. All occupants were able to escape the residence with only minor injuries.
Mr. Ollom is being charged with Arson in the First Degree and three counts of Attempted Murder; all charges are class B Felonies.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Mount Pleasant Police Department, Mount Pleasant Fire Department, Iowa State Patrol, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
***A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.****
Arline F. Osborne
Arline F. Osborne, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
A visitation will take place from 2-8 PM on Friday, January 14, at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 13 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday.
Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. A memorial service will take place in the Spring of 2022 at the Church of the Open Bible, 306 N. Cherry St., Mt. Pleasant. Inurnment will be in the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Church of the Open Bible. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com
Arline Frances Osborne was born August 23, 1959 in Iowa City. She was the daughter of Maurice Henry and Henrietta Mae (Moeller) Osborne. She was raised in Mt. Pleasant where she attended school. On February 25, 1989 in Mt. Pleasant, Arline married Scott Colvin. The couple later divorced.
Arline was employed at the Alaniz Corp. in Mt. Pleasant before her children were born. She then stayed at home to raise them. Arline was a member of the Church of the Open Bible where she enjoyed taking care of the children in the Nursery. At home, Arline enjoyed animals and puzzles. She had a collection of a vast array of cookie jars. She was also very skilled in “diamond art” and created several pieces of the work.
Those thankful for sharing in Arline’s life include her 2 children – Tasha King and her husband Tim of Mt. Pleasant, and Scott Colvin of Texas; 3 siblings – Henry Osborne of Blue Grass, IA, Theodore Osborne and his wife Mary Lou of Burlington and Martha Steward of Burlington, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Her parents and 4 sisters – Mary Osborne, Shirley Carlson, Rose Osborne and Theresa Gregory precede Arline in death.