Henry County RSVP Joins Nation in Volunteer Action for MLK Day of Service

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 12:51 pm CDT

RSVP of Henry County is collecting donations for the Mount Pleasant schools.

RSVP is leading Henry County Iowa residents in

a donation drive to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. Henry County residents will be joined by hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the country as part of the 27th annual MLK Day of Service.

 

“This is an opportunity to follow Dr. King’s call to create a Beloved Community right here in Mount Pleasant,” said Lindsey Ford, the director of Henry County RSVP. “Volunteer service is a powerful tool that builds strong communities, as well as a resourceful way of meeting the needs of our community. Volunteering can happy at any age, and this is just one way we can support the children of Mount Pleasant.”

 

At the beginning of the school year, the school system gets an influx of supplies. By January, supplies are running low, and several more months of school remain. Teachers and staff often end up using their own money to purchase needed supplies. Some suggested items that can assist the remainder of the school year include Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, Chapstick, and flushable wipes. All donations can be brought to The Fellowship Cup, by January 14th, so they can be delivered to the schools on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 17th.

 

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action. When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the March on Washington, he described a “fierce urgency of now.”

 

More than 50 years later, his words have renewed meaning. They remind us that we are stronger when we march forward, together.  The global pandemic has opened our eyes wider to the inequity in our world. The time is now to act with swift urgency to deliver on the promise of Dr. King’s example and mission.

Alice J. Driscoll

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 5:37 pm CDT

Alice J. Driscoll, 81, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 8:36 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at Sunnybrook in Fort Madison, Iowa.

She was born on July 3, 1940 in West Point, Iowa, the daughter of Al and Gertrude (Clemons) Brune. On February 13, 1965, she married Thomas Driscoll at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa.

Survivors include her husband: Tom; one son: Mike (Rachelle) Driscoll of McGregor, Iowa; one daughter: Kim (Doug) Ensminger of Argyle, Iowa; four grandchildren: Zach, Emma, Olivia and Weston; two sisters: Jane Devinger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Judy (Don) Kaltefleiter of West Point, Iowa; two brothers: Don Brune of West Point, Iowa and David (Linda) Brune of West Point, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Alice graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in West Point and Burlington’s School of Nursing. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point and the Donnellson American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed nursing, playing cards, scrapbooking, cooking and most of all her family and grandchildren.

Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. that evening.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrant.

Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in West Point.

A memorial has been established in her memory to the Central Lee Foundation for a nursing scholarship.

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

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 4:56 pm CDT

Wayland City Council meeting, Wednesday, January 5

7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall

 

1.Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of December 15 , 2021
b. Bills for Payment/Calendar Year Wages/IRS 2022 Mileage Rate (.585)
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
h. Annual Museum Report
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The
Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
a.
5. New Business
a. Consider Quote to Purchase CGI Gas Leak Detectors
b. Adopt Updated (Work Comp) Return-to-Work Policy
c. Consider No Parking Regulations at SW Corner of Jefferson and 3rd Street (Waymar)
d. Review/Approve Cash Rent Bid Form Agreement and Tentative Contacts
e. Appointments: Council Liaison to P & Z; Dept. Heads; Mayor Pro-Tem;
Clerk/Purchasing Agent/Zoning Administrator; Utility/Deputy Clerk; Treasurer;
Health Officer; Animal Control Officer; E911 and Emergency Management
Representatives.
6. Building Permits – non

Barbara J. “Barb” Troutman

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 3:54 pm CDT

Barbara J. “Barb” Troutman, 84, of Fort Madison, formerly of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa with daughter Sherri and son Bob by her side.

She was born on December 11, 1937, in Bonaparte, Iowa, at her parent’s home. She was the daughter of Louise, Sr. and Bessie (Winters) Parker. On June 9, 1954, she married the love of her life, Gerald “Bud” Troutman. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2016, after sixty-two years of marriage.

Survivors include her daughter: Sherri (Armando) Hernandez of Fort Madison, Iowa; two sons: Robert (Deb) Troutman of Keosauqua, Iowa and Dennis (Peggy) Troutman of Bonaparte, Iowa; nine grandsons; seven great granddaughters; four great grandsons and many nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by her sister: Beverly (Dan) Medaris of Bonaparte, Iowa; brothers: Ron (Kim) Parker of Fort Madison, Iowa and Rick (Lori) Parker of Salem, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister: Carolyn Morris and three brothers: Louis Jr. (Margaret) Parker, Gary (Selma) Parker and Don (Sandy) Parker.

Barbara was a 1955 graduate of Bonaparte High School.  She was a lifelong member of the Bonaparte Presbyterian Church.  Barbara and her husband Bud ran a Service Station in Bonaparte, Iowa for over sixty-two years.  During the sixty-two years of business, Barb and Bud met hundreds of people and enjoyed many generations of each family.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Her body has been entrusted to the Crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation

An open visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington. The family will not be present due to COVID restrictions.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Bonaparte Cemetery in Bonaparte with rev. ellis andrews officiating.

A memorial has been established in her memory for the Bonaparte Cemetery and can be mailed to the family at:  Schmitz Funeral Home, PO Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.

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

WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE COURSE TO BE OFFERED

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 2:59 pm CDT

WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE COURSE TO BE OFFERED IN WEST BURLINGTON & MT. PLEASANT

Managing for Today and Tomorrow

Farm women have a key role in successful farm transitions. Planning ensures the farm can continue to the next generation as a productive agricultural business. Managing for Today and Tomorrow offers sessions, taught by Extension specialists and local professionals, that focus on how decisions made during business, estate, retirement and succession planning all combine to form a farm transition plan. This course is taught in the tradition of Annie’s Project and incorporates a comfortable and supportive learning environment. Course participants of all ages and experience levels will be empowered to confidently set goals, nurture effective family or non-family conversations, and define the farm legacy.

The course is being offered jointly by the Des Moines and Henry County Extension Offices. Classes will meet on Thursday evenings- January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17 and February 24, 2022 from 6:00-9:00pm. A meal will be provided prior to each class starting at 5:30pm. The class location will alternate between West Burlington and Mt. Pleasant. The first session will meet in West Burlington on January 27.

“Farm women in our area will greatly benefit from this program,” said Darbee Lewis, Ag & Youth Educator for Henry County Extension and Outreach, “This course empowers women to gain knowledge and become an active voice in both farm and life decisions.”

Online registration is required by January 20. To learn more or to register, visit the website https://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2022/henry.html, contact Charles Brown, ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialist, at crbrown@iastate.edu or 641-673-5841, or contact the Henry County Extension Office at 319-385-8126.

Herman Clark Hays

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 12:47 pm CDT

Herman Clark Hays, 83, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.

Clark was born November 20, 1938 in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Francis and Barbara (Westfall) Hays. He was raised on a farm southeast of Mount Pleasant and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1957. Clark was united in marriage to Peggy Sue Riley on February 28, 1960, at Wesley Chapel, in Mount Pleasant. He served in the Army Reserves during the Berlin Wall Crisis. Clark worked in southeast Iowa as a welder and steamfitter through Local 212 and 125 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. He was a 60-year member of the union and served on the executive board, health and welfare board, and taught welding classes. He was a 60-year member of the Congregational Church where he served on the trustee board. Clark was also a taxidermist for 45 years and was a founding member of the Iowa Taxidermist Association, serving as president for four years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his granddaughters, attending auctions, mushroom hunting, checking deer on trail cameras and was a devoted bow hunter for deer.

Clark is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Tracy (David) Owens of Ely; two granddaughters, Emily (Jim) Gratner of Indianapolis, IN, Suma Janecek of Cedar Rapids; three great grandsons, Lance, Miles and Nolan Gratner; a sister; four nephews and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and a sister.

A Funeral Service will be held, 1:30 pm, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Pastor Bryan Ketchay will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00 pm Friday, January 7, 2022, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The service will be livestreamed at Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at our website www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Masks are required for attendance. A memorial fund has been established for Pleasant Hill Cemetery and EveryStep Hospice.

Hubert J. Greiner

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 12:14 pm CDT

Hubert J. Greiner, age 74, of Keota, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at Keota Health Care Center.
Hubert was born March 11, 1947, in Ottumwa, to James and Darlene (Clarahan) Greiner. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul School and graduated from Keota High School in 1966. Hubert served in the Army Reserves from 1966 until 1972. On September 7, 1974, he married Melissia Laffoon at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. A lifelong resident of Keokuk County, Hubert farmed in the Talleyrand area. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Keokuk County Cattlemen and Limousin Association. Hubert especially enjoyed raising Limousin cattle and being active in 4-H.
Survivors include his wife: Melissia of Keota; four children: James Greiner of Keota, Ginny (Jeff) Plucar of Belle Plaine, Jeremiah (Anna) Greiner of Mt. Pleasant and Josh (Sarah) Greiner of Keota; eight grandchildren; four sisters: Janice (Ray) Doud of Chicago, Illinois, Linda (Terry) Powers of Ottumwa, Joyce (Chuck) Dayton of Marion and Marlene Greiner of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers: Eugene (Karen) Greiner of Keota, Leon (Toni) Greiner of Keota and Marion (Lisa) Greiner of North Carolina and brother-in-law: Don Rowland of Albia. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Diane Rowland.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Holy Trinity Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota, with Rev. Robert Lathrop presiding. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Powell Funeral Home in Keota, where there will be a vigil service at 7:00.

A general memorial fund has been established. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Hubert and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Robert McElhinney

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 11:10 pm CDT

Robert McElhinney, 70, of Morning Sun, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services in Morning Sun.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church.  Burial will be in the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery with military honors.  Memorials may be directed to the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church or the Morning Sun American Legion in memory of Robert.  Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

 

Robert William McElhinney was born on December 13, 1951, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of William Earnest and Harriet Elizabeth (Kreiner) McElhinney.  He was a 1970 graduate of Mediapolis High School.  Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Robert was self-employed as a contractor.  Robert was a member of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deacon, Morning Sun American Legion #112 and a past member of the Louisa County Saddle Club.  He enjoyed horses, taking teams to many parades and driving competitions, reading, teasing his nieces and nephews and was known for telling stories and his political satire.

 

Robert will be deeply missed by his siblings, Joe (Rose Mary) McElhinney of Tipton, Dick McElhinney of Morning Sun, Keith (Debbie) McElhinney of Morning Sun, Kenneth (Chris) McElhinney of Morning Sun and Mary (Dean) King of Mt. Pleasant and ten nieces and nephews.

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, Fran McElhinney and nephew, Matt McElhinney.