Henry County is having a 1 Hour Sale, September 11th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, behind the building at 106 E Clay St. It will be desk tops, file cabinets, lockers, storage cabinets and chairs. There will be a bid sheet including price and phone number. Items must be picked up that day by noon or they will be disposed of.
Don Lauer Helphrey
Don Lauer Helphrey, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Mt. Union, died, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Danville Care Center.
The family will greet friends at Elliott Chapel, New London, on September 11, 2021 from 10:00 – 10:45 AM with the service following at 11:00 AM. Pastor David Mixon will officiate. Inurnment will military rites will be held at Trinity Cemetery with a luncheon at the New London Country Club, 2534 Racine Avenue at 12:30. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Phyllis I. Greulich
Radio Iowa News Director Next Iowa Press Monderator
JOHNSTON, Iowa (August 31, 2021) – Kay Henderson, the dean of the Iowa Capitol press corps and long-time guest panelist on Iowa Press, will be the next host and moderator of the Iowa PBS public affairs program. Henderson replaces David Yepsen, who retires from the Iowa Press desk on September 10, 2021. Her first formal broadcast as host will be Friday, September 17.
“Kay is already a member of the Iowa PBS family,” said Molly Phillips, executive director and general manager of the statewide public television network. “She has capably subbed as host and has been a regular second chair at the Iowa Press desk. She’s participated in countless campaign debates over the last three decades. We couldn’t ask for a stronger, more esteemed and experienced journalist to continue the Iowa Press legacy.”
Henderson first appeared on Iowa Press in October of 1987. For the past 20 years, she has been the national political director for Learfield news networks in Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin. She has served two terms as president of the National Association of State Radio Networks’ news directors group. Henderson was hired by Learfield in 1987 as a statehouse reporter for Radio Iowa, a statewide news and sports network serving more than 70 commercial radio stations. She’s been that network’s news director since 1994 and will remain in that role alongside her new weekly assignment at Iowa PBS.
“It’s an honor to be invited to take on this new role,” Henderson said. “Watching Iowa Press hosts Dean Borg and David Yepsen guide the program over the past 34 years has given me a glimpse of the responsibilities ahead. I’m humbled by the opportunity and excited about the task of helping Iowa Press move into its fifth decade of service to our viewers.”
Henderson received the Iowa Broadcast News Association’s 2002 Jack Shelley Award, an annual recognition of “outstanding contribution to the cause of professional journalism.” The list of Shelley Award recipients includes the late Dean Borg, who retired as Iowa Press host in 2016, and the late Dan Miller, the long-time Iowa PBS general manager who was an Iowa Press producer early in his 37-year career with the network.
“After three decades of Iowa public affairs coverage on radio and on Iowa Press, Kay Henderson is the backbone of political journalism in this state,” said Andrew Batt, Iowa Press senior producer. “Our viewers have found Kay to be a trusted source for news and information throughout annual legislative sessions and nearly 20 election cycles.”
Henderson’s first salaried job in journalism was a three-month summertime stint as managing editor of the Lenox Time Table, the weekly newspaper in her southwest Iowa hometown. In addition to her work in Iowa broadcasting, Henderson has appeared on the PBS NewsHour, NBC’s “Meet the Press” and ABC’s “This Week” as well CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.
Since its inaugural broadcast in 1971, Iowa Press has engaged the best local journalists to interview experts, political and other newsworthy figures while exploring issues of state and national interest. Each week, Iowa Press invites newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials to join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion. The program airs Friday evenings and Sundays at noon on Iowa PBS. It is rebroadcast Saturday mornings on Iowa PBS WORLD.3. Past episodes of Iowa Press are available online at iowapbs.org.
Program support for Iowa Press is provided by Associated General Contractors of Iowa and Iowa Bankers Association.
In addition to its statewide broadcast, Iowa PBS .1 is available to livestream on iowapbs.org/watch, pbs.org/livestream, the PBS Video App and YouTube TV. Iowa PBS programs, behind-the-scenes extras and more can be enjoyed on iowapbs.org, Facebook and YouTube. Viewers can also stream their favorite shows on demand using the PBS Video App, available on iOS, Android and many streaming devices.
Police Seeking Info Regarding Restroom Fire
On August 31, 2021 at 00:16 hours, the Mt Pleasant Police and Mt Pleasant Fire Department were advised of a fire at the Eastlake Park bathroom. The one closest to Iris Rd was found to be fully engulfed and was destroyed. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Mt Pleasant PD or Text a Tip at (319) 931-3667
Mount Pleasant Lincoln Street Crossing Open
Hannah F. Dameron
Hannah F. Dameron, 29, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
The Memorial Celebration of Life for Hannah will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 1 at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts, 307 E. Monroe St., Mt. Pleasant. Pastor Monte Knudsen of Faith Christian Outreach Church will officiate. Open visitation will be from 4-9 PM on Tuesday at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. There will be no family visitation.
Those considering an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers may direct memorials to the family for funeral expenses or to the U of I Center for Eating Disorders. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
Hannah Faith Dameron was born June 29, 1992 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of David Andrew and Robin Lee (Smith) Dameron. She attended school in Mt. Pleasant where she was active in Track, Volleyball and Cheerleading. She continued her education at Kirkwood Community College and Southeastern Community College, pursuing a degree in nursing. During her studies, she became a certified CNA and worked at Arbor Court. She loved swimming, most especially at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Those thankful for sharing in Hannah’s life include her mother, Robin of Mt. Pleasant; her father and stepmother, Dave & Teresa Dameron of Mt. Pleasant; her brother, Sully Dameron of Kansas City, MO; her grandmother, Virginia Lee of Mt. Pleasant; her step siblings – Ashley Huston and Samantha O’Connor, both of New London and Matt Huston of Cedar Rapids; her aunts and uncles – Terri (Grant) Walker, Krista Martin, Robert (Linda) Dameron, Jan (Rich) Robinson and Carolyn (Tom) Walker, and a host of cousins who have settled in many different locations throughout the United States.
Her grandparents – Robert H. Smith, Robert & Evelyn Dameron and Michael Lee all precede Hannah in death.
Thomas Holmes Jr
Thomas Holmes Jr, age 60, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home. He was born January 24, 1961 in Burlington to Thomas Sr and Jean Ann Baird Holmes.
He was of the Christian faith; enjoyed playing in pool league and fishing; and was a wild, brave and free spirit. For many years he was a Carnival operator which he very much enjoyed.
Survivors include his mother of Ft. Madison; sisters Bonnie Boecker of New London and Lori Barlow; brothers Pete, Jeff and Steve; his best friend and companion Cindy Wellington of Mt. Pleasant; Jerry Ettinger, his special friend of New London; a special nephew Bryan Boecker of Lowell; and other nieces and nephews. His father preceded him in death.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date. Elliott Chapel, New London is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.