Author: Theresa Rose

Henry County Health Center would like to alert the public to scam telephone calls that are occurring. HCHC has received reports that community members have been receiving scam phone calls from what appear on caller I.D. to be coming from HCHC telephone numbers.

These scam phone calls identify the caller as someone from HCHC who will be making a home visit followed by the caller asking healthcare questions. Calls have also attempted to get the public to purchase items and stated ways to save money. HCHC would like to make the public aware of these scams and inform the public that these calls are not coming from HCHC and that HCHC is not affiliated with any of these individuals. If you receive a call asking for personal information, do not give out information if the caller cannot identify themselves. To determine if it is a legitimate call from Henry County Health Center, the associate calling would know specifically about the services you are scheduled to receive and would verify that service with you.

Mount Pleasant, IA – November 23, 2021 — In recognition and appreciation of Iowa Wesleyan’s longstanding and ongoing relationship with National Management Resources, the firm has committed a generous gift of $250,000 to support campus improvements and student retention initiatives. Since 2001 Iowa Wesleyan has partnered with National Management Resources for its facilities, maintenance, landscaping, and housekeeping services.

“We are extremely grateful for our partnership with National Management Resources and their commitment to supporting our University mission and initiatives,” said Iowa Wesleyan President Chris Plunkett. “Our campus is beautiful, safe, clean, and welcoming because of this partnership, and it is a source of great pride not only for those of us within the community but also for the residents of Mount Pleasant.”

The National Management Resources team has made a significant impact on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan over the last twenty years. They have received the Community Pride Award from the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce twice for their contributions to campus beautification and improvements. In 2019, National also received an Appreciation Award from the University for providing extraordinary services for the benefit of their students, employees, and the community.

“National is proud of our 20-year partnership with Iowa Wesleyan University and the opportunity to support their initiatives to enhance the campus and the student experience,” added Andrew Wilson, President, National Management Resources. 

The gift will support facility enhancements on campus as a result of the University’s enrollment growth and the switch back to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The University will relocate its weight room from the basement of McKibbon Residence Hall to the first floor of the Howe Student Activity Center.  This renovation will create a more central location for this important space for all students to access. In addition, this relocation will connect the weight room to the University’s athletic training facility, wellness center, and the hub of Tiger Athletics.

“The core of our mission at Iowa Wesleyan is to provide an exceptional student experience that allows our students to maximize their potential,” said Vice President for Advancement and Athletics, Derek Zander. “Our athletic program has experienced unprecedented growth over the past several years, and this renovation will directly support nearly 450 student-athletes competing in 18 intercollegiate athletic programs.”

This renovation will also relocate the conference center on the first floor of the Howe Student Activities Center. In keeping with donor intent, new locations on campus will be identified for these spaces, and they will continue to bear the names of the loyal donors and friends who made them possible.

Iowa Wesleyan University – As Southeast Iowa’s regional comprehensive University, Iowa Wesleyan University is a transformational learning community whose passion is to educate, empower and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers.

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.

17_    Henry County Inmates

56_    Out of County Contract Inmates

73   TOTAL

DAVENPORT, IA – On Monday, November 22, 2021, two Burlington men were
sentenced to prison by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey for their
involvement in a drug conspiracy dating back to 2001.
Kendrick Ramon Page, age 39, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced to
340 months in prison and Breon Raquon Armstrong, age 20, also originally from Shreveport,
Louisiana, was sentenced to 210 months imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal prison
system.
Page, Armstrong, and six other co-defendants were federally charged in November 2019
following the execution of numerous search warrants in Burlington and elsewhere. Page and
Armstrong were convicted by a jury in July 2021 of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances,
including ice methamphetamine and cocaine base (a.k.a. crack cocaine). Page led this drug
trafficking organization that operated primarily out of Burlington since approximately 2001,
according to the evidence presented at trial. The evidence also showed Page recruited others,
including Armstrong, to travel to Burlington from Shreveport to sell drugs for him.
At sentencing, the district court found Page was responsible for the distribution of over
100 pounds of ice methamphetamine. Both Page and Armstrong were found to have possessed
firearms related to their drug trafficking activities and the district court found Page used credible
threats of violence to further his drug trafficking activities.
Others charged included Alphonso Edmond, Jr., who pleaded guilty and is awaiting
sentencing; Tristan Kareem Davis, who was found guilty by jury and is awaiting sentencing;
Lavelle Harris, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 262 months in prison; Lamar Harris,
who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 210 months of imprisonment; Frederrick Dewayne Reed,
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who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 160 months imprisonment; and Michael Rees, who
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 151 months of imprisonment. Other individuals associated
with this drug trafficking organization have also been federally charged in the Southern District
of Iowa, the Central District of Illinois, and the Northern District of Texas.
Southern District of Iowa United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal made the
announcement. These charges stem from an investigation conducted by numerous federal, state,
and local law enforcement agencies including: the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Taskforce;
Burlington Police Department; Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office; Federal Bureau of
Investigation; West Central Illinois Taskforce; Quincy, Illinois Police Department; Drug
Enforcement Administration; Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement; Henry County Sheriff’s
Office; Mt. Pleasant Police Department; West Burlington Police Department; Keokuk Police
Department; Ft. Madison Police Department; Lee County Sheriff’s Office; Iowa City Police
Department; Johnson County Sheriff’s Office; North Liberty Police Department; Coralville
Police Department; Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office; Louisa County Sheriff’s Office;
Washington County Sheriff’s Office; Bettendorf Police Department; Illinois State Police;
Monmouth, Illinois Police Department; Macomb, Illinois Police Department; Galesburg, Illinois
Police Department; Adams County, Illinois Sheriff’s Office; and Fulton County, Illinois Sheriff’s
Office.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department and the Henry County Sheriff’s Department on Monday received early Christmas gifts from Walmart.  The local Walmart Store and the Distribution Center presented each department with $3,500.  Police Chief Lyle Murray said his department will use the funds for equipment  and Sheriff Rich McNamee said the funds would go to the fund supporting the reserve deputies.

AGENDA

November 23, 2021

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Motion – approve land purchase contracts – 220^th Street – box culvert

9:15 Sarah Berndt, CDS Monthly Update

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

November 25, 2021

Closed for Thanksgiving