Roberta Jessie Carlson

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 8:32 pm CDT

Roberta Jessie Carlson, 93, of Lockridge, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.at the New Sweden United Methodist Church rural Lockridge.  Burial will follow in the New Sweden Church Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening.  Memorials may be directed to the New Sweden Cemetery Association 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.

William M. and Donna J. Hoaglin Foundation Garden to be dedicated

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 1:05 pm CDT

Matthew Jones, MPCHS Ag teacher and FFA advisor, announced today that the William M. and Donna J. Hoaglin Foundation Garden will be dedicated on Wednesday, September 1, at 2:00 p.m.  The garden is located behind the Mt. Pleasant Community High School.

Funds from the Hoaglin Foundation were used to purchase posts, fencing, gates, tools, seed and a shed for the garden.  Members of the Hoaglin Foundation board, the Mt. Pleasant Community School District Board of Directors and the Ag Task Force will participate in the dedication.  Parents of students taking Ag classes and members of the community are invited to attend the brief ceremony.

Guests are encouraged to dress casually.  Parking will be available behind the high school.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 1:03 pm CDT

AGENDA

 

August 31, 2021

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Resolution for Temporary Speed Limit on X23 South of Lowell

 

9:30 Adam Kearns & Chad McMullin

Regarding Insurance

 

10:30 Tim Liechty Rattle Snake Subdivision.

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Clearing the Air at Local MP Small Businesses

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 1:01 pm CDT

The Smoke Free Air Act, which celebrated its 13th anniversary in 2021, prohibits smoking in places of employment; however, it does not extend to smokeless tobacco. That means products like chewing tobacco or e-cigarettes are legal to use unless a business implements a tobacco and nicotine free policy.

According to the journal Tobacco Control, smokers miss about 2.6 more days of work each year than non-smokers. Additionally, the American Cancer Society estimates tobacco-related health care costs and lost work productivity equal $289 billion dollars in the U.S.

The decision by an employer to become a tobacco and nicotine free workplace benefits both the company and its employees. “Tobacco users who want to quit have more of a reason to do so in a supportive environment,” said Chris Kempker, IDPH Tobacco Community Partner. “A study by the Society for Human Resource Management also found employee engagement and morale is improved by a healthy workforce.”

Six local businesses on the Mt. Pleasant Square are the most recent organizations to adopt a tobacco and nicotine free policy. Congratulations to Etc. Boutique, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Niki’s Dance Company, Salon Monroe,  Mt. Pleasant Child Care Center and Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce for taking this step to provide healthy work environments for staff and community. Chris Kempker at the ISU Extension and Outreach Office can assist with implementing a tobacco and nicotine free policy at other area businesses. Free resources and signage are available. Call 319-385-8126  for more information.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 12:04 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.

 

Date:   08-30-2021______

 

JAIL COUNT

 

   28       Henry County Inmates

 

   49       Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  77       TOTAL

 

Robert M. “Bob” Patterson

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 11:04 am CDT

Robert M. “Bob” Patterson, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 of natural causes at his farm northeast of Mt. Pleasant.

A memorial funeral service for Bob will be held at a later date. Inurnment will also take place later at the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Per his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

August 30th – September 5th, 2021

By Theresa Rose · Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 6:00 am CDT

 

 

08/30/21
Eric Anderson
08/31/21
Beth Welcher
08/31/21
Trudy Rodgers
08/31/21
Teresa Owens
08/31/21
Katie Westphal
08/31/21
Doris Apalara
08/31/21
Parker Lablu
09/01/21
Brian Carter
09/01/21
Merle Yaley - 95
09/01/21
Rick Bunnell
09/02/21
Ryan Cook
09/02/21
Jeanette Ross
09/02/21
Madison McDowell
09/02/21
Becca Sparrow
09/02/21
Ruth Wilson
09/02/21
Kim Moeller
09/02/21
Mike Paine - 75
09/04/21
Wayne King
09/04/21
Tony & Carol Gilpin
09/05/21
Leah Brotherson
09/05/21
Jenny Anderson

Dorothy Webb

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, August 29th, 2021 at 8:03 pm CDT

Dorothy Lucille Webb, 94, of Wapello, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Wapello Specialty Care.  Private family services will be held at the Grandview Cemetery.  Memorials have been established for the Wapello Volunteer Fire Department, Wapello School Milk Program or the Wapello United Methodist Church.  Sympathy messages can be left for the family at www.sandfuneralservice.com.  Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello are caring for Dorothy’s arrangements.

 

Dorothy Lucille Keltner was born on April 17, 1927 in Louisa County, Iowa, the daughter of Job and Grace (Hardman) Keltner.  Dorothy graduated from Grandview High School.  On February 23, 1947, Dorothy was united in marriage to Everett “Bud” Webb in Grandview.  Dorothy was a school cook for many years for the Wapello Community Schools.    She was a member of the Wapello United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and V.F.W. Auxiliary.  She enjoyed going on bus trips, spending time with family and never missing a grandchild’s sporting event.

 

Dorothy will be deeply missed by her children, Anita (Dennis) Kennedy of Omaha, Nebraska, Diana (Larry) Kuhlenbeck of Burlington, Doug (Janice) Webb of Wapello, Peggy (Rick) Willson of Wapello and Kevin (Carol) Webb of Colorado; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and brother, Job “Junior” Keltner of Burlington.

 

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud on December 18, 2001; siblings, Don Keltner, Clarence Keltner, Harlan Keltner, Jolene Pogemiller and Maxine Cornick.