Ruby Cottrell,

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 at 2:23 pm CDT

Ruby Cottrell, 78, of Kennewick, Washington, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rome Baptist Church in Rome, Iowa, with Pastor Guy Sammons officiating.  Burial will follow the service in the Grant Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Rome Baptist Church and or to Grant Cemetery in her memory.

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

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

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 at 2:18 pm CDT

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:   09-21-2021______

 

JAIL COUNT

 

   27       Henry County Inmates

 

   33       Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  60       TOTAL

Next Henry County Leadership Class

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 20th, 2021 at 9:15 pm CDT

ISU Extension and Outreach-Henry County and the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance are pleased to announce the participants of the 2021-2022 Henry County Leadership Class. Henry County Leadership is designed to provide our community with an enduring source of diverse leaders who are prepared and committed to serving this region.

As a skills-building program, Henry County Leadership aims to identify and motivate emerging community leaders; provide an educational experience with a strong emphasis on both leadership skills and community awareness; and challenge participants to apply their talents within their community while providing an opportunity to become involved. Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Henry County Leadership Class.

Joel Baker, Plant Manger – Cornerstone Building Brands

Eric Booth, Assistant Dean of Students – Iowa Wesleyan University

Grant Davidson, PR & Marketing – Midwest Old Threshers

Holly Frary, Regional Sales Manager – Southeast Iowa Union

Nikki Gerling, Director of Career Development – Iowa Wesleyan University

Allison Jacobs, Director of Membership – Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance

Samantha Koontz, Loan Officer – 5 Star Community Credit Union

Makayla Kruse, MSR – Community 1st Credit Union

Melissa Shull, Middle School Assistant Principal – Mt. Pleasant Community School District

Tyler Thien, Director of Engineering – Access Energy Cooperative 

Caleb Waters, Director – Henry County Conservation Department

Kelly Waters, Marketing Program Coordinator – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Henry County

Mary Weinand, Education Specialist – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Thanks to a wonderful partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Henry County class members will experience three-hours of intense leadership training during each session. Following the leadership training, they will travel around the county to learn more about our community challenges and opportunities in Henry County. The nine sessions will include specific topics such as Education; Health Care & Social Services; Economic Development; Local Government, Crime and Safety; State Government; Arts, Culture & Tourism; and Agriculture. Classes will begin in October and conclude in May of 2022. Including this class, we now have 66 people that have completed this important training.

The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance exists to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents through economic growth. The Chamber consists of 347 businesses, organizations, and individual members. The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance encompasses the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Pleasant Area Development Commission, Main Street Mount Pleasant, and Henry County Tourism.

New London Homecoming Court

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 20th, 2021 at 8:58 pm CDT
Congratulations to the 2021 New London Homecoming Court, by vote of the High School Student Body! The King and Queen will be crowned on Friday night at 6:45 before the football game….Saige Barron, Drew Benz, Aliyah Christensen, Joshua Catala, Bailey Hanson, Elijah Curry, Ashlyn McSorley, Joel Lacy, Paris Wilka and Ethan Streeter

Hoyt C. Griffin

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 20th, 2021 at 8:36 pm CDT

Hoyt C. Griffin, Jr. 81, of Morning Sun passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Wapello Specialty Care.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Solid Rock Baptist Church.   Funeral Service will be 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the church.  Following the funeral service, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the church.  Graveside services will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021.   A memorial has been established in Hoyt’s name.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.  Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Morning Sun are caring for Hoyt’s arrangements.

Hoyt Carter Griffin, Jr. was born on December 6, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Hoyt C., Sr. and Thelma (Caperoon) Griffin.  Hoyt graduate from Morning Sun High in 1958 and went on to serve his country in the United State Army.  He attended Northern Iowa Teachers College and studied Journalism at The University of Iowa.   In 1963, he was united in marriage to Denise Mau in Davenport.  He later married Linda Cowdrey at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Morning Sun in 1986.  Hoyt worked at The Pentagon, Secret Service and other Federal agencies climbing his way to high ranks before his retirement in 1994.   He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church and attended Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello where he served as a Deacon and also gave Sermons.   Hoyt was very involved in Boy Scouts and the Morning Sun Lions Club, holding the office of District Governor of the Lions Clubs.

Hoyt will be deeply missed by his wife, Linda; children, Hoyt Carter “Butch” Griffin III of Bolingbrook, Illinois and Christina Griffin-Artman of Charlotte, North Carolina; step-daughter, Lynne Zelinsky of Champaign, Illinois and grandchildren, Matthew Carter Griffin and Violet Griffin.

 

Hoyt was preceded in death by his father, Hoyt C. Griffin, Sr.; his mother, Thelma McKee; his 1st wife, Denise Griffin; grandson, Travis Nichols and aunt, Velma Orr.

Ainsworth Stabbing

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 20th, 2021 at 8:30 pm CDT

At approximately 6:35 PM on September 17th, 2021, the Washington County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a stabbing incident that occurred at 406 Washington St., Ainsworth. Emergency personnel from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Conservation, Washington County Ambulance, and Ainsworth First Responders all responded to the scene. One stabbing victim was transported from the scene to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City by Washington County Ambulance. The victim was treated and has been released. The incident is currently under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and further information will be provided when it becomes available.

 

Richard F. Reynolds

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 20th, 2021 at 3:46 pm CDT

Richard F. Reynolds, 70, of Franklin, Iowa, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home in Franklin.

Richard was born on May 1, 1951, the son of Richard Lewis and Betty Jean (Schumann) Reynolds. On July 2, 1999, he married Blanche Wagner.

Survivors include his wife: Blanche; mother: Betty (Benny) Reeves of Burlington, Iowa; children: Shane (Kelli) Reynolds of New Braunfels, Texas, Tracy Stoneking of Meade, Kansas, Billy (Sharon) Thompson of Meade, Kansas, Sunshine Norris of Great Bend, Kansas, Jessie (Jim) Spence of Burlington, Iowa, Scarlett (James) Wondra of Meade, Kansas and Jamie Lee (Jamie Piles) Wagner of Fort Madison, Iowa; twenty-two grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; one sister; six brothers and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; infant daughter: Candy; father-in-law: Elmer; mother-in-law: Mildred and grandson: Cody.

Richard was a graduate of Burlington High School. He served as a specialist for the Charlie Company in the United States Army 7th Calvary from 1968 to 1976. He served in Vietnam for one year. He was a member of the Standing Bear Council and the American Legion. Richard was a roughneck, firefighter and retired as a CNC operator at Heatilator in 2005.

His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Friday, September 24, 2021, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m

At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2021, native rites by Rising Sun will be held at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.

Following his service, a celebration of life will be held at the Franklin Park in Franklin, Iowa, with full military rites presented. A fish fry and potluck will be held at the park.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

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

 

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, September 20th, 2021 at 2:03 pm CDT

AGENDA

 

September 21, 2021

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

9:00 Canvass Special School Elections of September 14, 2021

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates