Paul DeJaynes, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Services are pending at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel.
Daniel Kelley
$145,443 Award for the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation
Henry County, Iowa – The Enhance Henry County Community Foundation has been notified it will soon be receiving a $145,443 state award to advance community based philanthropy throughout Henry County.
The award comes by way of the County Endowment Fund which was established by HF 2302 in the 2004 Legislative Session. The purpose of this legislation is to provide financial support to encourage the creation and development of community foundations and civic philanthropy throughout Iowa.
Under terms of the legislation the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation will direct 75 percent of the award to foundation grantmaking activities and 25 percent will be placed in the Foundation’s permanent endowment. This allocation ratio provides the opportunity to assist local projects immediately as well as help build an endowment for the future of the county.
Since its establishment in 2004, the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation has awarded over $1,493,000 in grants to over 60 county organizations and charities. Together these awards have leveraged over $10,000,000 in new projects for Henry County.
The permanent endowment of the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation is now $656,627. We encourage local individuals and institutions to learn more about the benefits of working with our foundation.
Download the grant application
(Word document)
For any questions related to contributions, gifts and grantmaking can be directed to Lora Roth, Administrator for the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation at 319-385-8728 or lora@kilj.com.
Farm Transition / Farm Estate Planning Meeting
ISU Extension and Outreach – Henry County is hosting a Farm Transition/Estate Planning Meeting on Tuesday, November 9 from 6:00 pm – 8:30pm at the Henry County Extension Office in Mt. Pleasant (127 North Main Street).
Transitioning the farm to the next generation is usually not conceived at the dinner table on the back of a napkin. It is a lengthy process that, done properly, can take several years to complete. This meeting is an introduction to farm estate planning, an exercise to get things started.
Charles Brown, ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Management Specialist, and Kitt Tovar Jensen, ISU Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation Legal Consultant, will discuss the top estate planning mistakes and the information your attorney or team will need to start preparing your estate plan.
Charles states, “Too many people procrastinate, thinking there is always tomorrow. Sometimes tomorrow comes sooner than expected.” We want everyone to be informed and able to make educated decisions.
This class is free for all participants but pre-registration is appreciated. Please contact the Henry County Extension Office at (319) 385-8126 to register by November 8th.
Donald L Burdette,
Donald L Burdette, 96, formally of Donnellson, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, September 30th, 2021, at Sunny Brook Assisted Living Fort Madison.
He was born December 20, 1924 in Fort Madison, the son of George Elihu and Florence L. (Sawyer )Burdette. On July 3, 1946 he married Lotus Fett in Kahoka, Missouri.
Survivors include grandsons: Benjamin T. (Sharon) and Anthony J. Ramirez of Glendale, Arizona; two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two daughters: Carolyn and Diane; one grandson; two brothers and two sisters.
Donald was a veteran of WWII and member of Green Acres Golf Course.
His body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home’s crematory for cremation.
A private graveside service will be held at Embury Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with local arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
Daily Jail Count
Henry County Jail
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.
Date: 10-01-2021______
JAIL COUNT
31 Henry County Inmates
33 Out of County Contract Inmates
64 TOTAL
NEW LONDON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES – AGENDA FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 1, FRIDAY AFTERNOON – 1:00 P.M. – NEW LONDON CITY OFFICE
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Chairman Steve Rotter
2. ROLL CALL: Jerry Wilhelm, Steve Rotter, Jodi Jackson, Jean Westerbeck, and Bob Byczek
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. OPEN FORUM
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve minutes of the previous meetings (1-4)
b. Accept Treasurer’s report (5-12)
c. Approve payment of claims (Handout)
d. Approve Andrew & Dave to attend the Annual Water & Wastewater Operator’s Training
Workshop in Altoona, November 17th
– 19th
, 2021 (13-17)
e. Approve freezer rebate for Koni Lounsbury, 22341 165th St., New London, Iowa (18)
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Discuss and take action on enforcement of Resolution #77 providing regulations and
charges pertaining to other users attaching to New London Municipal Utilities’ poles
(19-20)
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approve reinvesting electric funds in a CD (21)
b. Discuss and take action on lighting for the New London School State Championship Sign
c. Discuss financial status of the water fund post rate increase (22)
d. Utility Board Meeting, November 5th, 2021 at 1:00 PM, Community Center
8. REPORTS
a. Foreman’s Report – Dave Ford (23-24)
b. Council Minutes (25-30)
9. ADJOURNMENT
Merry Nichols Bonar
Merry Nichols Bonar, 79, of Morning Sun, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home. Funeral Services for Merry will be 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church of Morning Sun. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Morning Sun. Memorials have been established for the First United Presbyterian Church of Morning Sun; Centenary United Methodist Church of Morning Sun or Every Step Hospice of Mount Pleasant. Online condolences may be left at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Merry Lea Nichols was born on December 30, 1941 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Robert K. and Harriet Ann (Wolfe) Nichols. Merry and her twin sister, Sherry Lea was born one set of the six sets of twins born to the Nichols and Wolfe families. Merry graduated from Morning Sun Community High School. On July 14, 1962, Merry was united in marriage to Duane C. Bonar in Morning Sun. She worked in various industries over the years including the Morning Sun Dairy Bar and Yes Virginia. She served on the election board for over 45 years, serving also as chairman of the board. Merry was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church of Morning Sun and the Morning Sun Lionesses. She attended the First United Presbyterian Church of Morning Sun ad volunteer at the Morning Sun Care Center with the BINGO games. She enjoyed music, baking and especially spending time with her family.
Merry will be deeply missed by her sons, Troy Bonar and Brett (Kathie) Bonar, all of Morning Sun; grandchildren, Blake Bonar of Dubuque and Brandt Bonar of Burlington; Merry’s twin sister, Sherry Lea (Richard) Robb of Kalona; brother, Robert K. (Sue) Nichols of Morning Sun; aunt, Gerri Wolfe of Morning Sun; sisters-in-laws, Glenda (Don) Heckenberg of Carmel, Indiana and Joan Delzell (Baush) of Morning Sun and a family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Duane Charles Bonar on April 10, 2003.