Kenneth Mann

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 2:49 pm CDT

Kenneth Mann, 68, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 20, 2021.

Kenneth was born September 4, 1953, in Teheran, Iran, the son of John and Nadereh (Mirbaha) Newman. He graduated from high school and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa. Kenneth entered into the United States Navy in 1974 and served three years as a Hospital Corpsman third class. After serving his country, he came to Mount Pleasant where he farmed for the last 40 years.

Kenneth is survived by his mother Nadereh Newman of White Bear Lake, MN, sister Maryam Ellis of White Bear Lake, MN, and sister Shirin Jadidi of Mendham, NJ.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his father.

A private family memorial service will be held in White Bear Lake, MN. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Kenneth and his family.

Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 2:18 pm CDT

AGENDA

 

October 28, 2021

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

Approve Claims

 

9:00 Sarah Berndt, CDS Monthly Update

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

 

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 1:56 pm CDT

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.

Henry County Jail

 

Date:   ____10-27-2021_____

 

JAIL COUNT

 

  24_    Henry County Inmates

 

 47_    Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

 71   TOTAL

Friends of Henry County Health Center to host Soup Supper

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 at 9:23 pm CDT

Friends of Henry County Health Center invites the public to attend its Drive-thru Fall Soup Supper scheduled for Friday, November 5, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Drive up to the main door to place your order, drive around to the west door to pick it up. Serving the same great soup, chili and baked potatoes as well as pie.

The event is sponsored by Friends of HCHC, and proceeds from the Soup Supper benefit the Friends of HCHC Healthcare Scholarship Fund.

The evening’s menu offers chili, chicken noodle soup, or baked potato bar, relish, crackers and dessert. The price is $9 for a choice of two entrees, $7 for one entrée, and a children’s portion for ages 5 and under is $2.

Call 319.385.6524 for more information.

Joy Lynn Conwell

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 at 9:14 pm CDT

Joy Lynn Conwell of Salem, and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed from this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Park Place Elder Living Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, after a short illness at the age of 69. She was recently diagnosed with a terminal form of brain cancer.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1100 Palm Ave, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Presiding at the service will be Ryan Sowell, branch president.  Burial will follow the service in Forest Home Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening.  A memorial has been established in her memory. Following the service the family invites everyone back to the church for a time of fellowship.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com.

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa is caring for her arrangements.

 

 

Wilma Jean Slutts

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 at 8:32 pm CDT

Wilma Jean Slutts, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

 

Wilma was born on May 30, 1947 in Bloomfield, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Cecil (Rudd) Reese. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in the Spring of 1966 and was united in marriage to John Andrew Slutts on July 25, 1966 in Eldon, Iowa.

 

Her first son: John Jr., was born in the Fall of 1967, followed by her second son, Tim in the Spring of 1970. The family lived in the Cantril/Selma area until moving to the Wapello/Mediapolis area where she remained until her passing. She was a hard and dedicated worker throughout her years at Beckman Cleaners and Prairie Ridge Care and Rehab. Wilma loved spending time with her family, playing Rummikub and Trouble with her grandkids. She also enjoyed watching her daily soap operas, especially General Hospital, along with Survivor on television. Wilma will be dearly missed by her family.

 

She leaves her two sons: Tim (Jennifer) Slutts of Burlington, and John Jr. (Melinda Wiemann) Slutts, of Donnellson; seven grandchildren: Derrick (Chelsea) Slutts of Muscatine, Dakota (Sierra) Slutts of Burlington, Maddie Bark of Burlington, Kristian (Francesca) Bark of Jacksonville, Florida, Jasmine (Kyle) Ruse of Wever, Margret Slutts (Darshain) of Muscatine, Kaitlyn (Robert) Munoz of Centerville  and Abby (Andrew) Giese; as well as eleven great grandkids.

 

She was proceeded in death by her husband of fifty years: John Slutts, Sr.; her father: Edward Reese; mother: Cecil Reese and one sister: Janet.

 

A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later.

 

A memorial has been established in her memory.

 

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

Board Hears Facilities Assessment

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 at 8:20 pm CDT

The Mount Pleasant School Board members didn’t really hear much they didn’t already know about the condition of district facilities.  The Board held a work session Monday night to go over an assessment report done by Carl A. Nelson Company.  The raw data collected on each of the 10 buildings will now be used to create a master plan that will include goals, timelines and costs to help the school district prioritize and create an ongoing schedule for facility improvements and maintenance. The high school is in good shape for years to come with expected upgrades and maintenance for a 22 year old structure. The elementary buildings have many of the same issues given they were all built in the late 1950’s to the early 1960’s. Ironically the original 1909 section of the middle school is probably in the best shape of any of the facilities. The auxiliary spaces like the bus barn and wisdom quest are thought to be beyond their use.

“GNOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 at 2:43 pm CDT

MOUNT PLEASANT TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE

MOUNT PLEASANT— After a one-year hiatus, the Holiday Parade is back this year! Come downtown on Thursday, December 2 at 5:15 pm to see gnomes, elves and of course Santa will arrive at the end of the parade!

 

“We tried to do a virtual holiday celebration last year, but it just wasn’t the same”, said Kristi Perry of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance. “This parade celebrates everything that makes Mount Pleasant special, and we are so excited to be back.”

 

The Grand Marshalls for this year are Paul and Joyce Dennison and the employees at KILJ Radio who just celebrated their 50th year in business. There will be student groups, community leaders and look for business entries that will light up the skies with decorated vehicles. Immediately following the parade, plan to stay downtown and enjoy Holiday on Main hosted by Main Street Mount Pleasant.

 

The Chamber has two important needs for this year’s parade. We are specifically looking for carolers and convertibles. If anyone can help with either of those two entries, please contact Kristi Perry at the Chamber.

 

The parade will begin on Jefferson behind the Methodist Church and will head south on Jefferson to Monroe Street. They will turn and go one block east to Main Street. The parade proceeds back north to the church and will end at Saunders Street. The beautiful Central Park in downtown Mount Pleasant will be the perfect place to watch for Santa to arrive!

 

If you would like to be in the Holiday Parade, please contact the Chamber office for details.  The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance exists to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents through economic growth.