Linda Joyce Hubbartt

By Theresa Rose · Friday, September 24th, 2021 at 6:54 pm CDT

Linda Joyce Hubbartt 68 of Keosauqua died at 7:15 pm Wednesday September 22, 2021 at her home in Keosauqua.  In accordance with her wishes her body has been cremated and a gathering in Linda’s honor for family and friends will be held at a later date.  Memorials to the American Cancer Society may be mailed to the family at P.O. Box 582, Keosauqua, IA 52565.

Linda was born on October 31, 1952 to Roger LeRoy and Lelah Mae John Fry in Davis County.  She grew up in Davis County on the family farm and graduated from Davis County High School.  Linda loved the outdoors from a very young age including moving small square bales on the farm.  She was also an avid fisherman that started as a child fishing with her dad and continued when she met her husband, Don.  There was not a fish that was safe when she was around.  Linda and Don were married on May 31, 1970 at the Dunnville Baptist Church near Bloomfield.  Linda continued her love for the outdoors by camping and fishing with her husband and two children with many adventures at the river and Lake Rathbun.  Linda was a homemaker, an excellent gardener, enjoyed doing crafts, reading books and baking, but most of all she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. On December 1, 2005 Linda was granted an extension of her life after several years of dialysis through the donation and successful transplant of a kidney from her sister, Phillis Dahl.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Don Hubbartt of Keosauqua, a daughter, Jennifer Burton (Shane) of Ottumwa, a son, Jason Hubbartt (Racheal) of Bloomfield, a sister, Phillis Dahl of Ottumwa, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Don Dahl.

Arrest Made Following Investigation into Suspicious Activity

By Theresa Rose · Friday, September 24th, 2021 at 3:27 pm CDT

In late August and September of 2021, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took reports of suspicious activity in the 1900 and 2000 block of West Courtland Street in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

On September 22, 2021, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of stolen tires and catalytic converters from a vehicle in the 1900 block of West Courtland Street in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

Upon investigation, at approximately 6:25PM on September 22, 2021, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 400 block of East Green Street in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

As a result of the investigation, Salvatore Middono Jr., 33 of Mount Pleasant, was arrested and charged with Possession of Stolen Property/Theft 3rd (aggravated misdemeanor); Ongoing Criminal Conduct (class B felony); Drug tax stamp violation (class D felony); Keeping Premise for Controlled Substance possessing/usage (aggravated misdemeanor); Hemp inhalation violation (serious misdemeanor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor).

Marching Panthers Headed to Lin-Mar Festival

By Theresa Rose · Friday, September 24th, 2021 at 2:06 pm CDT

The 175 member Mount Pleasant High School Panther Marching Band will be among 17 bands competing Saturday in the Linn-Mar Marching Band Festival in Marion. They are scheduled to perform at 10:15 am and will be the second of 11 bands to contend for honors in Class 3A. Mount Pleasant will have two more competitions this season, traveling to Kahoka on October 9 for the 30th Clark County Parade of Champions in the evening and October 16 at the State Marching Festival in Davenport.

2021 MP Homecoming Court Announced at Boom Night!

By Theresa Rose · Friday, September 24th, 2021 at 1:30 am CDT

Congratulations to the 2021 MPCHS Homecoming Court!  This year’s Queen is Jenna Gilmore, the daughter of Jeff and Julie Gilmore.  Her court includes Lydia Ebeling the daughter of Chad and Angie Ebeling, Marie Sitar, the daughter of Jeff and Missy Sitar, Abigail West the daughter of Phil and Lisa West and Allison Elmore the daughter of Kevin and Cheryl Elmore.

Carson Coleman is the Homecoming King.  His parents are Derek and Tera Coleman.  His court includes Andrew Holtkamp the son of Stan Holtkamp and Melanie Anderson, Colton Hutson the son of Chad and Angie Hutson, Reece Kempker the son of Jay and Chris Kemper and Kade Welcher the son of  Jon Welcher and Jennifer Kruse.

Thomas Harden Banks

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at 8:09 pm CDT

Thomas Harden Banks, 72 of Fairfield, beloved husband of Deanna (DeeDee) Banks, passed away peacefully at home on Friday September 3, 2021.

 

Thom was retired and previously worked at Enlightened Audio Designs and Noble Electronics in Fairfield. Before moving to Fairfield, he worked at Discovery Place Science Museum in Charlotte and was instrumental in the opening of the museum as building manager.

 

Thom loved music and enjoyed playing guitar, drums and percussion with several bands over the years in Charlotte and Fairfield.

 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, DeeDee of Fairfield, a brother, Ronn Banks of Charlotte, NC, a son Brian Banks of Phoenix, AZ, two daughters, Robin O’Donnell of Ft. Collins, CO and Melanie Banks of Charlotte, a nephew, David Banks of Charlotte, three grandchildren, loving cousins, and a great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and MaryEllen Banks.

 

 

Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com

 

Utilities Audit Report

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at 5:23 pm CDT

TDT CPA’s and Advisors, P.C. released an audit report on the Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities. The Utilities had total revenues of $11,148,793 for the year ended June 30, 2021, a 0.41% decrease from the prior year. The revenues included $11, 105,568 of charges for services and $43,225 of non-operating revenues. Expenses totaled $10,448,828 for the year ending June 30,2021, a 3.45% increase from the prior year and included $6,460,628 for the power, pumping and treatment plan, $2,112,235 for transmission and distribution, $1,871,107 for general  and administration and $4,858 for interest expense. The increase in expenses is primarily due to an increase in purchased and produced power for the year ended June30,2021 compared to the previous year. This report contains recommendations to the Commission. A copy of the audit report is available for review in the Mount Pleasant City Clerk’s office, in the Mount Pleasant Utilities office,  at the Auditor of State office and on the Auditor of State’s website.

MP Student Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at 5:15 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant High School Principal Mike Wilson announces that Tyler Gardner has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.  Tyler, who is a Senior, is the only student at MPCHS to receive this award.  About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2022 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 at 4:15 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:   ____09-23-2021_____

 

JAIL COUNT

 

 27_    Henry County Inmates

 

  43_     Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  70 _    TOTAL