Betty Ann Cole

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 7:49 pm CDT

Betty Ann Cole, 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  She was born June 6, 1952 in Burlington to John Wallman and Mildred Louise Rappenecker Brown.  On December 10, 1977 she married Leroy Eldon Cole in Pleasant Grove.  She attended kindergarten at Pleasant Grove; through 8th grade at Yarmouth; graduated from Mediapolis High School; and earned two separate degrees from Southeastern Community College.

She worked at Metromail, Motorola, Celestica, Signs and Designs, Millards, and rode with her husband over the road.  Betty was a member of Mt. Pleasant Women’s Book Club and enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidery, flowers, gardening, reading books, going to small town celebrations and yard sales, and spending time with family.

Survivors include her husband Leroy; her brother Bob (Debbie) Brown of Yarmouth; sister Mary (Steve) Murphy of Mt. Pleasant; sister-in-law Lila Brown of Yarmouth; nieces, nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Donald; half-sister Rosanne Capeloto; and her nephew Duane Brown.

A memorial service for Mrs. Cole will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 9, 2021 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Reverend Trey Hegar officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 until the time of the service.  Inurnment of her cremains will follow at Shinar Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Pleasant Grove.  A memorial has been established.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Road Construction Notice

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 5:03 pm CDT

Henry County announces road construction on Oasis Avenue, south of Hwy 78; Goodyear Road, east of Franklin Ave; Iowa Avenue, south of Mt. Pleasant for Thursday, August 5th and Friday, August 6th. Work will include one lane road closures with flaggers. Please use caution when traveling these areas.

Theodore Lawrence “Larry” Moravec Jr

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 4:10 pm CDT

Theodore Lawrence “Larry” Moravec Jr, 77, of New London, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home. He was born March 25, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Theodore Lawrence Sr. and Blanche Hemmerick Moravec. On September 3, 1966 he married Maribeth Oetken at St. John’s Catholic Church in Burlington.
He graduated from West Chicago High School and attended the University of Dubuque for three years. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard and Burlington Baptist Church.
Larry owned and operated Oetken, Inc for many years. He enjoyed photography, woodworking, Bible Study, coffee gatherings with friends and “non-formal debates”. He was a very devoted husband, father and friend.
Survivors include his wife, Maribeth; two sons, Brett of Danville and Drew of St. Louis, MO.; two grandchildren; three brothers, Harry, Gary and Barry and one sister Geri. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Scott and brother Terry.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will be at a later date at Burge Cemetery next to his beloved son, Scott. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Elliott Chapel, New London with Pastor Kendall Adams officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service.
A memorial has been established for Burlington Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Agenda For Public Improvements Committee Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 3:52 pm CDT

The Mount Pleasant City Council Public Improvements Committee will meet Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Administrators Conference Room.

AGENDA

    1. Call to order
    2. Discuss Park and Recreation Rental and Program Fees
    3. Discuss use of City Hall basement
    4. Update on Saunders Park Plaza
    5. Update on East Lake Park Off Leash Dog Park
    6. Open Forum
    7.  Adjourn

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 3:50 pm CDT

AGENDA

 

August 5, 2021

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

Approve Claims

 

9:00 Monthly Department Head Meeting

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

Burlington Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Offense

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 2:37 pm CDT

DAVENPORT, IOWA – On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, a Burlington man was sentenced
by United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey to 20 years in federal prison for
distributing methamphetamine.
According to court documents, Gerald Victor Terry, age 50, admitted to distributing ice
methamphetamine in Burlington. Terry had several prior criminal convictions and was on State
of Iowa parole for two felony convictions at the time of this offense. After Terry’s prison term he
will serve five years of supervised release.
Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made
the announcement. This case was investigated by the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Taskforce,
Burlington Police Department, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Division of Narcotics
Enforcement, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Farmland Leasing Meetings in July/August

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 2:34 pm CDT

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting farmland leasing meetings across 9 different locations in Southeast Iowa during July and August 2021. Meetings are coordinated by county ISU Extension and Outreach offices.

The discussion will focus on various methods to determine a fair 2022 cash rental rate and the importance of good tenant/landlord communications. In addition, a brief economic outlook will be presented along with a look at farmland prices. According to the Cash Rental Rates for Iowa – 2021 Survey released in mid-May, the average 2021 cash rent statewide is $232 per tillable acre, a slight increase from $222 in 2020. Average cash rents have remained stable the last couple of years.

The Henry County meeting will be Wednesday, August 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with doors open at 9 a.m. This meeting will be at the Henry County Extension Office, 127 N Main, Mt. Pleasant. The meeting will last approximately two hours and will be facilitated by Charles Brown, Farm Management Specialist, with ISU Extension and Outreach.

Pre-registration is required at least two days before the meeting and a $20 per individual fee is payable at the door. If you have concerns about safety practices being implemented, please contact the county extension office. Participants will receive a 100-page booklet and meeting handouts designed to assist landowners, tenants and other agri-business professionals with issues related to farmland ownership, management and leasing arrangements.

Contact the Henry County Extension office at (319) 385-8126 with your questions or to pre-register on or before Monday, August 9.

For a list of meetings statewide, check the ISU Extension calendar for a meeting near you at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/meetings.html.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 2:28 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:   ____8-4-2021_____

 

JAIL COUNT

 

  _20    Henry County Inmates

 

 42_    Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  62  TOTAL