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: ____8-18-2021_____
JAIL COUNT
25_ Henry County Inmates
_44 Out of County Contract Inmates
69 TOTAL
Kinney & Sons are getting close to starting to removing concrete pavement, sidewalks and driveways on N. Jackson Street as soon as Wednesday August 18th. Once this starts the N. Jackson St. & W. Madison St. intersection will be entirely blocked off to traffic in all directions. The Public will be able to access the county parking lot at the SE Corner of the N. Jackson & W. Madison St. intersection off W. Madison St. from the East. This project is estimated to take 4-5 weeks to complete. There will be no public access to N. Jackson St. between W. Monroe St. and W. Madison St.
Hickey Contracting will start paving the north side of E. Monroe St. Thursday August 19th at 6:15 A.M. They will be paving East to West and the Ready Mix trucks will be coming in on N. Iris St. and traveling west on E. Monroe St. No one is allowed on E. Monroe St. so that Hickey’s can finish installing all forms, grading and installing the reinforcing steel. Once crews can get on the new paving they will begin replacing driveways to homes on the north side of Monroe St. and setting forms on the south side to pave the south side of East Monroe.
At their meeting Tuesday the Henry County Supervisors went over the county numbers from 2020 census. Overall, the county population grew by 337 people bringing total population to 20,482. The majority of the growth occurred in Mt. Pleasant where the population grew by 606 increasing from 08,668 to 9,274. New London grew by 13 and Salem by 11. Otherwise, the cities dropped with the biggest change for Winfield. That city’s population dropped by 101. And while, the county grew overall the rural area population dropped from 6,429 to 6,319. The biggest drop occurred in the northern tier of townships. For example Jefferson township population dropped by 145 people. But Baltimore increased by 49. The majority of growth within the city of Mount Pleasant was in ward four. Auditor Shelly Barber said this may affect voting precinct boundaries. Planning and Zoning Administrator Joe Buffington will be making that change if necessary.
Tuesday the County Supervisor had planned to approve the disbursement of American Recovery Plan funds from the federal government. However, that will have to wait until the Thursday Supervisor meeting. Apparently, they have to wait on some legal documents and, as Supervisor Chad White said, some federal red tape. The Supervisors are considering funds for the New London and Mount Pleasant childcare facilities and for two broadband companies. These entities will have to agree to specific administrative and reporting protocols required by the federal government. The County will receive a total allocation of over 3 million dollars.
Replacement of the Iowa 2 bridge over Sugar Creek, 1.5 miles west of Donnellson in Lee County, will require closing the roadway to traffic beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, until mid-November, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office.
Motorists will be detoured around the work zone with a marked detour using Iowa 2, Lee County roads W-46 and J-40, and U.S. 218.
NOTE: The Iowa 2 bridge over Lick Creek, 3.9 miles east of Farmington, is expected to be opened to traffic on Monday, Aug. 23.
The Iowa DOT reminds motorists to drive with caution, obey the posted speed limit and other signs in the work area, and be aware that traffic fines for moving violations are at least double in work zones. As in all work zones, drivers should stay alert, allow ample space between vehicles, and wear seat belts.
Mount Pleasant, IA – August 13, 2021 — It is an exciting time for the Iowa Wesleyan University Nursing program. Along with celebrating 50 years of nursing education on the Mount Pleasant campus, IW is excited to welcome Mary Tobin ‘86 and Michelle Prisner ‘98 back to the IW campus as our newest additions to the Nursing program.
Mary Tobin, Ph.D., is joining the IW faculty as the new Chair and Professor of Nursing. Dr. Tobin has taught at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, since 2003 before serving as the Nursing Chair from 2016 to early 2021. In addition to her time serving as Chair, Dr. Tobin has worked at multiple educational facilities including Iowa Wesleyan in 1992-1993 as an Instructor of Nursing. She also comes to IW with extensive clinical experience through part-time and volunteer positions.
DeWayne Frazier, University Provost, stated that “we find it particularly fitting that one of our most accomplished nursing graduates is coming home to lead our program. IW could not ask for a more qualified, passionate, and prepared nurse to lead our program moving forward. Dr. Tobin is well known throughout the state as an outstanding nurse and as a compassionate and caring professional. Under her leadership, we expect to see great strides for our program as we look to increase enrollment and further our strong academic reputation.”
Michelle Sue Prisner, Ph.D., is also joining the IW faculty as the new Assistant Professor of Nursing. Dr. Prisner joins the Nursing faculty with 25 years of healthcare experience and seven years as an advanced practice provider.
“Dr. Prisner has had a very decorated career in private care for the last decade in Southeast Iowa and is well known in the region for her tireless efforts toward improving health care in the region. Our students will benefit greatly from her real-world application of healthcare in the classrooms,” stated Frazier. “Having the opportunity to add two of our outstanding Iowa Wesleyan nursing graduates as part of our faculty is certainly special. Professor Lisa Kongable ‘86 has been with Iowa Wesleyan for numerous years, and she serves as our Assistant Chair. With our recent addition of Dr. Tobin as our new Chair, the addition of Dr. Michelle Prisner was an excellent move for the institution.”
These recent additions to the IW Nursing faculty illustrate a push for growth within the program. Dr. Tobin said, “I hope to innovate and use our evolving partnerships to broaden access to nursing education, especially in Southeastern Iowa, and to help students receive the same amazing nursing education I received at Iowa Wesleyan.”
Iowa Wesleyan University – As Southeast Iowa’s regional comprehensive university, Iowa Wesleyan University is a transformational learning community whose passion is to educate, empower and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers.
Effective August 13th, 2021, CDC now recommends that people whose immune systems are compromised
moderately to severely should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after
the initial 2 doses. People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are especially vulnerable
to COVID-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. Fully vaccinated people with
healthy immune systems do not need another dose of COVID-19 vaccine at this time.
People included in this recommendation are those who have:
• Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
• Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the
immune system
• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich
syndrome)
• Advanced or untreated HIV infection
• Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune
response
This recommendation only applies to people who have received the 2-dose Moderna or Pfizer vaccines.
People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an
additional dose is appropriate for them.
Henry County Public Health will give booster doses of the Moderna vaccine to adults that fall within the
recommendations on a walk-in basis Monday – Friday 8am-3:30pm and the 1st and 3rd Thursday 8am5:30pm. First doses are available during those times also. Public Health is located at 106 N. Jackson St. in
Mt. Pleasant. To find the Pfizer vaccine or for additional vaccine locations search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP
code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you. For more information or if you have
questions call Public Health at 319-385-0779 or visit HealthyHenryCounty.org/covid. Widespread
vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic
Glenda Marie Townsend, 79, of Farmington, Iowa passed away at 9:25 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2021, at the Van Buren County Hospital.
Born on July 11, 1942, near Farmington, Iowa, the daughter of Glen O. and Stella M. (Derr) Ware. On January 29, 1961 she was united in marriage to David Townsend, at the First Baptist Church of Farmington.
Survivors include her husband: David; daughter: Cindy (Mike) Thomas of Farmington, Iowa; son Rodney (Katie) Townsend of Farmington, Iowa. Grandchildren: MaKayla (Jacob) Frueh, Stefanie (Jory) Heckenberg, Leona (Dylan) Coffman, Patricia Townsend, Stephen Townsend. Four great grandchildren: Brandon, Caleb, Kasen, Wyatt. Two sisters: Donna Jean Meinhardt of Fort Madison, Iowa, Lois White of Wever, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step father: Frank Bideaux, brother: Glen “Bud” Ware. And two sisters: Arlene and Betty.
Glenda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington, where she served for many years as a Sunday School teacher and church treasurer. She was a bookkeeper for 42 years, most recently at Denly Agra Service in Farmington, Iowa. She served as the treasurer of Farmington EMT’s, and was a 4-H leader. She enjoyed camping, being outdoors, her flower gardens and most of all being with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and family.
Her body has been entrusted to the crematory at Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
The family will meet with friends from 9:00 am to 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Farmington. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Farmington with Pastor Chad Welch officiating. Burial will be at Greenglade Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in her memory for Farmington EMT’s.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family. On-line condolences to the family may be left at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
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: ____08-17-2021_____
JAIL COUNT
25__ Henry County Inmates
48_ Out of County Contract Inmates
73__ TOTAL
