Anna (Ann) Fern Scarff

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 6:26 pm CDT

Anna (Ann) Fern Scarff, 91, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Parkview Nursing Home in Wayland, Iowa.

 

Funeral services have been set for 1:30 PM Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Trenton Missionary Church. Facebook livestream of the service will be at the Betty-Peterseim facebook page. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.

Open visitation will be from Thursday, May 6, 2021 from Noon-7:00PM at the Beatty Funeral Home in Wayland. Memorials in the name of Anna Fern Scarff have been established for Hospice Compassus and the Trenton Missionary Church.

 

Ann was born May 28, 1929 on her family’s farm near Dolton, South Dakota. She was fifth of the seven children of David and Tena (Duerksen) Engbrecht. She attended elementary school at a country school near Dolton. When the family moved to Bridgewater, Ann attended the Bridgewater High School, graduating in 1948.

Ann met her husband, Ray Scarff, at church camp in Weeping Water, Nebraska. They were married in Dolton, South Dakota on October 17, 1948. They made their home first on a farm in rural Henry County, then in Mt. Pleasant, finally settling in Trenton. Ann remained in Trenton for 55 years, moving to Wayland when it was time to downsize. Ann and Ray were blessed with two children; Ron and Sharon.

Ann worked at the Ordinance Plant, Sylvania and the Hy Vee bakery. For about 40 years, Ann delighted people with her cake decorating. She created hundreds of birthday, graduation and wedding cakes. Her first wedding cake was for her son’s wedding.

With a twinkle in her eye and smile on her face, Ann’s orneriness would show.  She had a strong work ethic and carried on the Engbrecht pickle tradition with her garden.

Ann’s father passed away when she was ten. Because of that loss her mother, Ann, and her six siblings developed a bond of strength, faith, and love that endured throughout her life.

Ann demonstrated what being a servant of God truly was.  Whether helping at church, caring for neighbors, sharing garden bounties, baking cakes, or loving her family, Ann showed the importance of living out her Christian faith.

 

Survivors include her son, Ron (Wendy) Scarff and daughter, Sharon Scarff of Wayland; two grandchildren, Chad Scarff of Kalona and Sara Sanchez of Austin, TX; six great grandchildren and one great great grandson; her sister, Esther Ratzlaff of Colorado Springs, CO; and brother, Ben Engbrecht of Sioux Falls, SD.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband; grandson, Ryan Scarff; sisters, Martha Hofer and Vi Schuler; brothers, Marvin Engbrecht and Dave Engbrecht.

Donita Claire Waples

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 11:22 am CDT

Donita Claire Waples, 63, of West Burlington, passed away at Kensington Assisted Living, Ft. Madison, on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

 

The daughter of Donald and Betty (Solberg) Uehle, Donita was born on December 3, 1957 in Battle Creek, Iowa.  She was a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and a 1978 graduate of Western Iowa Tech in computer programming.  She married Steve Waples on August 12, 1978 and the couple resided in Sioux City, Iowa and Redmond, Washington before moving to Cedaire Hills outside Middletown, Iowa in 1994, where they lived for 22 wonderful years.

 

Donita was first and foremost a Mom.  She loved any activity with her kids, whether musical, theatrical, educational, or sports related.  Her work career included legal assistant, computer programmer, HR benefits administrator, Creative Memories Consultant, and teacher’s assistant at Danville Schools for kids on the autism spectrum.

 

Donita was an avid scrapbooker, documenting her own family history, childhood activities and milestones, and preserving vacation memories.  She enjoyed assisting other moms with their scrapbooking activities.  She loved playing cards with friends and family.  She was a devoted fan of the San Antonio Spurs and loved to watch her favorite player, Tony Parker.

 

Donita is survived by her husband Steve and her two children, Stephanie Brakeville (Conner) of Burlington and Eric Waples of Burlington; her three brothers Ray Uehle of Danbury, Iowa, Howard Uehle of Cedar Falls, and Kevin Uehle of Sioux City; and her beloved cat, Penny.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  The family extends heartfelt gratitude for the loving care Donita received the last three months from the Kensington staff and assistance this past week from FMCH Hospice.

 

A Celebration of Life for Donita will be held at 4:00 PM, May 21, 2021 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Pastor Jay Clover officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service and refreshments will be served.  Social distancing and masks are recommended.

Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com

Anna F. Scarff

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 11:20 am CDT

Anna F. Scarff, 91 of Wayland formerly of Trenton, died Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Parkview Home in Wayland. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Beatty Funeral Home in Wayland.

Update-Two Die in Early Morning Fire in Mount Pleasant

By Theresa Rose · Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 8:34 pm CDT

The State Fire Marshall returns today as the investigation continues into a fatal house fire in Mount Pleasant. Two bodies were discovered while Mount Pleasant Fire fighters battled the fire Monday morning. The call came in about 3:30 am reporting the fire at 1004 Redbud Lane. The bodies were located inside the house. Investigators with the State Fire Marshall’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation were called in. The victims’ names still have not been officially released but it is suspected that one of the victims is the home owner, Keith Baccam.

May is Beef Month

By Theresa Rose · Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 4:00 pm CDT

The Iowa State Beef Checkoff is pleased to announce that May is Beef Month in Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the May Beef Month proclamation in recognition of the importance of Iowa’s beef industry to the state’s economy. The Iowa Cattle Industry Headquarters presents the following proclamation:

WHEREAS, Iowa is a major beef producing state with more than 3.6 million head of cattle as of January 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the beef cattle industry generates approximately $6 billion of economic activity in the state; and

WHEREAS, today’s beef is a naturally nutrient-rich food providing protein, iron, zinc, and B-vitamins with more than 30 beef cuts that meet the government’s definition for “lean”; and

WHEREAS, cattle producers are the original stewards of the land, working to improve productivity by conserving and making optimum use of natural resources; and

WHEREAS, Iowa is a leader in the export of value-added agriculture products, shipping high-quality Iowa beef to other countries around the world; and

WHEREAS, there is an ever-increasing need for better understanding of the benefits that the beef cattle industry provides to all Iowans:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kim Reynolds, Governor of the State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2021 as

BEEF MONTH in Iowa, and urge all citizens to appreciate the contributions the beef cattle industry continues to provide to our state.

Single Vehicle Crash Details

By Theresa Rose · Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 3:57 pm CDT

At approximately 12:25PM on Wednesday afternoon April 28 the Henry County Sheriff’s
Office received a report of a single vehicle rollover accident with entrapment in the 2400 Grid
of Franklin Ave. An investigation conducted into the accident showed that the driver of the
vehicle, Donald Banes age (61) had been traveling northbound on Franklin Ave when Banes
failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and lost control. Banes crossed over into the
southbound lanes and into the west ditch of Franklin Ave. The Banes vehicle continued
traveling in a northerly direction where it crossed over a private drive causing the Baines
vehicle to become airborne. The Banes vehicle came to a rest on its top after impacting the
ground with the front end. Donald Banes and his passenger, Betty McCarty were transported
to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Assisting at the scene was the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department, the Iowa State Patrol and Motor
Vehicle Enforcement

AGENDA FOR NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

By Theresa Rose · Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 3:31 pm CDT

MAY 4TH, 2021 – TUESDAY EVENING – 6:00 P.M.
CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and January Benjamin
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Citizens questions and comments on Resolution #335
b. Approve Resolution #335 Authorizing the Amendment of the Budget for the 2020-2021
Fiscal Year (1-2)
c. Citizens questions and comments on Ordinance #56
d. Approve Ordinance #56 Amending Chapter 77 – Operation of Golf Carts on City Streets
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New London, Iowa (3-4)
e. Citizens questions and comments on Ordinance #57
f. Approve Ordinance #57 Amending Chapter 78 – Operation of Off Road Utility Vehicles
(UTVs) on City Streets of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New London, Iowa (5-7)
g. Citizens questions and comments on Ordinance #58
h. Approve Ordinance #58 Amending Chapter 69 – Parking Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of New London, Iowa (8-9)
6. REPORTS:
a. Police Dept.
b. Fire Department (Handout)
c. Public Works (10)
d. Parks & Recreation
e. Utilities (11-14)
f. Child Care
g. Mayor
7. OPEN FORUM:
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve minutes of previous meetings (15-20)
b. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (21-23)
c. Approve Payment of Claims (Handout)
d. Approve Kasi to attend the Small City Workshop in New London on June 17th, 2021 (24)
e. Excavation Permits: Windstream, 100 block of S. Chestnut St., Boring Fiber Optic (25-26)
Windstream, 100-200 blocks of S. Elm St., Boring Fiber Optic (27-28)
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discuss amending section 69.11 Snow Removal of the City Code (29-32)
b. Discuss and take action on 2021 Summer Movies in the Park
c. Discuss the Restrictive Covenants for the South Pine Street Subdivision – Phase 1 (33-37)10. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approve setting a public hearing date for the plans and specifications for the E.
Cleveland St. Paving Project
b. Approve purchasing police software from Shield Technology Services (38-42)
c. Approve Resolution #336 amending Resolutions #310 and #321 authorizing the City
Clerk to Transfer funds for Fiscal Year 2021 (43-44)
d. Approve Resolution #337 authorizing the City Clerk to Transfer funds for Fiscal Year
2022 (45-46)
e. Discuss wage increases for fiscal year 2022 effective July 1st, 2021 (47)
f. Discuss adding a section to the Code of Ordinances addressing dumpsters on City
property (48)
g. Update on the American Rescue Plan Act
h. Approve going into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5c to discuss matters that are
presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely
to prejudice or disadvantage the position on the governmental body in that litigation
11. MEETINGS:
a. Public Works Committee, May 19th
, 2021 at 6:30 a.m., Shop at WWTP
b. Public Safety Committee, May 19th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., City Office
c. Regular City Council Meeting, June 1st, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., City Office
12. ADJOURNMENT
NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL – OPEN FORUM NOTICE
The Open Forum portion of the New London City Council meeting is a time where the public is allowed to speak.
This is a courtesy that is extended to you. During this portion of the meeting the following guideline will be in
effect:
1. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please stand if possible, and state you name and address for the record.
2. Unless you are a scheduled, approved organization making a presentation, you will have 3 minutes to
respectfully express your thoughts. Guest organizations will be under the discretion and management of the
Mayor as the presiding officer.
3. Understand that no formal motions or actions will be taken on items during this time. Your concerns may be
forwarded to the appropriate committee for further considerations and/or discussion.
4. All comments and discussion will remain respectful in nature to all parties.
5. Similar topics will be acknowledged, and forwarded to the appropriate department. However, repetition of
topics will be limited.
6. Any deviation from these guidelines will end you allotted time and you will be asked to be seated. Failure to
abide by these guidelines may lead to removal from the meeting at the order of the Mayor and possibly
charges of disorderly conduct if so warranted.
7. Your involvement on agenda items will be limited to the presentation of factual material as determined by the
Mayor. This the Council’s time for dealing with matters and will not include public opinions or question and
answer time; this is done during Public Hearings

Henry County Supervisor Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 3:26 pm CDT

AGENDA

 

May 4, 2021

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

 

9:30 Adam Kerns & Chad McMullin

Liability Insurance Discussion

 

10:00 Shelley Van Dorin, Director Public Health

Update and Discussion

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates