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: 10-13-2021______
JAIL COUNT
30 Henry County Inmates
33 Out of County Contract Inmates
63 TOTAL
Annamarie Fracaro, 58, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence.
A private celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers for the service, Annamarie’s family requests that any floral donations be made to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in her honor.
The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
Annamarie was born October 7, 1963 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James Everett and Pauline Sierrasue (Craig) Gross. She grew up with 3 brothers and sisters and many cousins. On February 13, 1989 in Dallas, TX, Annamarie married Richard Allen “Rick” Fracaro. The couple made their home in Dallas before moving to Mt. Pleasant.
She worked for years as a CNA before achieving her dream of becoming a nurse, a goal she achieved in 2013. Annamarie was passionate about elder care and spent her days caring for others and bringing joy and light to their lives.
Annamarie was a mother to 4 and grandmother to 10. Her children knew her for her comfort and blunt but loving honesty. Her grandchildren loved her and always knew Grandma for her big laugh and hidden snacks. Annamarie will be well remembered for the love and laughter she brought to a room. She had a big personality that could capture an audience. She had a big heart that was always ready with open arms for anyone who needed help.
Annamarie is survived by her husband Rick of Mt. Pleasant – her soulmate to whom she was married for 31 years; her 4 children – Charles Weisenstein of Mt. Pleasant; Carl (Janessa) Weiss of Chattanooga, TN; Cassandra (David) Heitmann of Burlington, IA and Sierra Fracaro of New London; 2 brothers – Jim (Pat) Gross of Summit, MS and Randy (Kay) Gross of Mt. Pleasant and 10 grandchildren – Kameron, Mikayla, Ayden, Jackson, Alexia, Elanor, Brylee, Sebastian, Madisyn and Vincent.
Her parents and her sister (who was also her best friend), Sandra Pinson, precede Annamarie in death.
Beginning Thursday North Lincoln Street in Mount Pleasant will be closed from the intersection of North Lincoln and East Cedar Lane to approximately 300 feet to the north for water main work. Also East Cedar Lane will be closed to traffic from N. Lincoln Street to N. Hamlin Street starting Thursday as well. The project will take approximately 6 weeks to complete.
WINFIELD – MT. UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TENTATIVE AGENDA ~Library, W-MU 6:00 p.m. ~ October 13th, 2021
D1. Minutes, Bills, Financial Reports
D2. Personnel Hirings/Resignations
E1. Elementary/Curriculum
E2. Secondary
E3. Superintendent
F1. Policy Review -Cummings: 302.5 Supt. Evaluations; 303.6 Admin. Evaluations; 412.3
Classified Employee Group Benefits; 501.14 OE Tranfers – Sending and Receiving; 505.5 Graduation
Requirements; 603.6 Physical Education; 604.1 Private Instruction; 606.2 School Ceremonies and
Observances; 701.2 Transfer of Funds; 803.1 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
F2. Consider Band Room Fixture Bids
F3. Consider ELL Sharing Agreement with Columbus Junction CSD
Henry County voters interested in voting absentee for the November 2 City/School Election may file requests for absentee ballots with the Henry County Auditor’s Office.
Due to recent legislation, the time- period to request absentee ballots has gone from 120 days to 70 days. The new legislation also has shortened the number of days that the Auditor’s Office may have ballots available for absentee voting. Voters now have 20 days to vote absentee either by mail or in-person rather than 29 days.
Voters wishing to receive a ballot by mail for the City/School Election will need to complete an absentee ballot request form and return it to the Henry County Auditor’s Office, 100 E. Washington St., Mt Pleasant, IA, before 5 p.m. October 18th. In-person early voting in the Auditor’s Office is anticipated to start October 13th.
Absentee ballot request forms can be found on the Henry County Elections website at https://henrycounty.iowa.gov. They may also be requested by calling the Henry County Auditor’s Office at 319-385-0756.
For more information about the 2021 City/School Election contact the Henry County Auditor’s office at 319-385-0756 or visit the website at https://henrycounty.iowa.gov.
On Tuesday November 2, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., the regular municipal election for Mayors and City Council Members. Election for School District Board of Directors.
A public test of all voting equipment for this election will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 9:00 AM.
Mt. Pleasant – Ward I – Veterans Hall – 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant, Iowa
Mt. Pleasant – Ward II – Veterans Hall – 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant. Iowa
Mt. Pleasant – Ward III – Veterans Hall – 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant, Iowa
Mt. Pleasant – Ward IV – Veterans Hall – 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant, Iowa
Central – Emergency Management – 900 W Washington St, Mt Pleasant, Iowa .
All electors residing in the Cities of Rome and Westwood. All electors of Mt. Pleasant Comm. School District, Fairfield Comm. School District, and WACO Comm School District; residing in Tippecanoe, Center, Marion, and Trenton Townships.
NORTHWEST PRECINCT: Wayland City Hall includes – All electors residing in the Cities of Wayland, Coppock, Olds and all electors of the WACO Comm. School District and Mt. Pleasant Comm. School District; residing in Jefferson and Wayne Township west of James Ave.
NORTHEAST PRECINCT: Winfield City Hall includes –; All electors residing in the City of Winfield and Mt Union and all electors of the Winfield-Mt Union Comm. School District, WACO Comm. School District, New London Comm. School District, and Mt. Pleasant Comm. School District; residing in Scott, Canaan, and Wayne Township residents east of James Ave.
SOUTHWEST PRECINCT: Salem City Hall – All electors residing in the Cities of Salem and Hillsboro and all electors of the Mt. Pleasant Comm. School District and VBC (Harmony) Comm. School District; residing in the in Salem and Jackson Townships.
SOUTHEAST PRECINCT: New London Community Center – 112 W Main St., New London Iowa. All electors residing in the City of New London and of the New London Comm. School District, Danville Comm. School District and Ft. Madison Comm. School District; residing in the New London and Baltimore Townships.
This notice given pursuant to Section 49.53 Code of Iowa and dated this 14th day of October 2021.
The Henry County Conservation Board will hold their October 2021 Board meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the Gibson Recreation Area shelter house. The Conservation Board has invited the Board of Supervisors to the meeting. Following the meeting the director will give the group a tour of the park and discuss future management goals for the property.
Items on the agenda will include: Foot Bridge Renovation Update, Nature Center Pond Renovation, Ketchum Switch Rules and Regulation Discussion, Tick Ridge Recreation Area, and Director and Naturalist Reports.
Please contact the conservation department if you have any questions, 319-986-5067.
Mount Pleasant High School is proud to announce the 2021 August/September Students of Character, AARON PHANTHOUVONG, AVA LOWERY, and GRACE VAN DE BERG!! 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!
Additional nominees:
Cohen Aplara
Madelynn Lambert
Bryan Oliva Tute
Montana Hazelwood
Mason Carkhuff
Shalynn Allen
Destiney Vargas
Izabelle Mathews
Treyvin Allen
Owen Genkinger
Henry Adams
Jahmal Dodson
Tina Tran
Here are updates from accidents that occurred over the weekend….
On Saturday a little before 2 pm, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident. It occurred at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Old Highway 34. Samuel Carrasco of Mount Pleasant pulled out in front a southbound truck driven by Robert Newman, also of Mount Pleasant. Minor injuries were reported. Carrasco was cited for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device.
Then, the Iowa State Patrol reports another accident on Saturday; this one around 5:45 pm on 220th Street at the Highway 218 overpass. Derald Letts of Mount Pleasant was westbound on 220th Street approach the overpass when he crossed the eastbound lane of travel, went onto the southbound shoulder, striking the southeast guardrail of the overpass before continuing on westbound on 220th, back to the westbound lane of travel before striking a concrete wall. Derald Letts and a passenger, Barbara Letts were transported to University Hospitals by MedForce while another passenger, Jeffrey Letts as transported for treatment of injuries to Henry County Health Center. Assisting at the accident were the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and EMS.
