Patrick McCormick, 64, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at his home. Funeral Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.
17 Year Old Charged in Shooting Death of 15 Year Old
According to the Fort Madison Police Department 17-year-old Dimari D. J. Meredith of Fort Madison has been arrested and is being charged with 1st degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy Wednesday in Fort Madison. The victim’s name still has not been released. According to police Meredith was detained and questioned at the scene and then taken into custody. The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations is assisting with the investigation
Two Teens Charged With Murder of Fairfield Teacher
On November 3, 2021, human remains were discovered in Chautauqua Park in Fairfield, Iowa. The remains have been confirmed to be those of Nohema Graber, who had been reported missing earlier that day.
Special agents from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) conducted a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Graber, which appears to be a homicide. Two individuals, Willard Noble Chaiden Miller, age 16, and Jeremy Everett Goodale, age 16, have been charged with Homicide in the First Degree, an A Felony, and Conspiracy to Commit Homicide in the First Degree, a C Felony.
Ms. Graber was employed as a Spanish teacher at Fairfield High School, where Miller and Goodale were students. Based on the circumstances and their ages, Miller and Goodale are being criminally charged as adults.
Personnel from the Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield Fire Department, Iowa State Patrol, Jefferson County Emergency Management, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Jefferson County Attorney’s Office assisted the DCI with the investigation.
This remains an ongoing investigation. Law enforcement would like to thank the public for their tips and concern following the announcement of Graber’s disappearance. Law enforcement does not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.
A criminal charge is only an accusation, and criminal defendants are innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
TENTATIVE AGENDA City Council of West Point, Iowa
Regular Meeting at Public Library
317 – 5th Street, West Point, Iowa 52656
Monday, November 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILOR STUEKERJUERGEN
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
- OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
- MAYOR’S REPORT
- PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT
- POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
- CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
- CITY COUNCILOR’S REPORT
- OLD BUSINESS
- a) 810 Starlite Drive sewer issues
- NEW BUSINESS
- a) Annual Financial Report – FYE21
- b) Planning & Zoning Commission Annual Report – FYE21
- c) Municipal Utility Board Annual Report – CY20
- d) Cigarette permit application: Jet Stop West Point
- e) City-Wide Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption: Barb & Les Boeding, 613 Iowa Joe
- f) Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-2022: Set Public Hearing for December 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Public Library; and, Publish Notice of Hearing in Daily Democrat
- MONTHLY REPORTS
- Minutes of Prior Regular Meeting of October 11, 2021
- Treasurer’s Report for October, 2021
- Warrants Payable for November, 2021
- OTHER BUSINESS
- ADJOURNMENT
Hy-Vee Launches Month long Campaign to Recruit and Support Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members
Annual Veterans Day breakfast will be held at more than 250 Hy-Vee stores on Nov. 11
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 2, 2021) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today the start of a monthlong campaign to honor our nation’s veterans and military members in our communities, as well as increase awareness of and support for organizations that serve veterans, active-duty military and their families.
The campaign is part of the company’s annual Hy-Vee Homefront initiative, which is comprised of several company efforts, including the “Hy-Vee Homefront Round-up” program at checkout and free Veterans Day breakfast, as well as an active recruitment effort to hire veterans and service members transitioning to civilian life to the company’s workforce.
Hiring Heroes is Hy-Vee’s recruiting initiative that actively seeks out veterans and active-duty military to work for Hy-Vee and its eight subsidiaries. Throughout November, Hy-Vee will hold special virtual events for veterans and service members returning to civilian life to learn about career opportunities across its eight-state region. The company provides specific benefits for veterans, such as a paid day off on Veterans Day, relocation assistance and hiring bonuses based on eligibility. Interested individuals can register for a virtual event at
Hy-Vee.com/Homefront.
Hy-Vee Homefront Round Up is Hy-Vee’s annual fundraiser in which the company teams up with customers to raise money to support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. The fundraiser will be held Nov. 1–14, at more than 285 Hy-Vee stores and 17 Dollar Fresh stores across its eight-state region. Donations are welcomed in-store or online through Aisles Online at hy-vee.com. Hy-Vee will match all customer donations up to $100,000, with all proceeds benefiting Hope for the Warriors, Operation First Response, Puppy Jake Foundation and the American Red Cross.
Veterans Day Dine-In Breakfast
In addition to the Homefront Round Up, Hy-Vee will commemorate Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11, by offering a free breakfast to all veterans and active-duty military members. A buffet-style breakfast will be offered from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee stores. There will also be another option with each breakfast individually packaged and available via contactless drive-thru in Hy-Vee store parking lots.
Free donuts and coffee will be offered to all veterans and active-duty military members at all Dollar Fresh locations on Nov. 11.
In addition to the free breakfast, veterans will also receive 15% off their grocery total when they shop at Hy-Vee and Dollar Fresh on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Visit hy-vee.com/homefront for more information about Hy-Vee Homefront and our partner organizations that support veterans, active-duty military members and their families.
Donna A. Miller
Donna A. Miller, 77, of Wayland, died Monday, October 11, 2021, at the Washington County Health Center in Washington.
Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Bethel Church in Wayland. Inurnment will follow in the Bethel Cemetery. A general memorial fund has been established. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Donna and her family.
MP School Board Site Committee Meeting
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education SITE COMMITTEE will meet at 3:30 PM on Thursday, November 4 at the Central Office to review/discuss:
- HVAC Retro-Commissioning Final Report – IMEG
- Notice of Sale of School Buses to Midwest Old Threshers
- Great Prairie AEA Board Election Information
- IASB Convention Information
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome.
October Students of Character
Mount Pleasant High School is proud to announce the 2021 October Students of Character, TIMOTHY CAM, GRAYCE ENGLE, and BRAYTON HUTSON. All three of these students have demonstrated Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Students are nominated by the MPCHS faculty each month. If you see these students at school or in the community, please tell them to keep up the good work! We are Panther Proud of you all!
Additional nominees:
Melanie Olivas
Celsey French
Kade Welcher
Treyton Hole
Chloe Bolin
Tyler Simon
Shawden Turner
Elizabeth Ballard
Lucas Rose
Mason Goff
Yazhid Garcia
Ale Carillo
Jackie Tansey
Elizabeth Richtman
Krystal Osorio
Sarah Salzer
Hannah Hoyle