Happy Birthday
03/29/21 – Joyce Hollingsworth
03/30/21 – Tom Pounds
03/30/21 – Sara Schurr
03/30/21 – Isis Sanderson
03/30/21 – Kim Huen – 60
03/30/21 – Storm Swanson – 29
03/31/21 – Charlene Doty and cat Theroux
03/31/21 – Richard Sheckler
04/01/21 – Karen Wenzel
04/02/21 – Luke Stein – 20
04/03/21 – Erma Jeanne McCabe – 95
04/03/21 – Whitney Mabeus
04/06/21 – Mindy Creager
Happy Anniversary
03/30/21 – Gary & Sharalyn Johnson
03/31/21 – Phil & Melissa Peitz
Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Burlington man in connection with an incident in Middletown involving a gun.On March 6, at approximately 9:26p.m. deputies were dispatched to 403 Plains Street in Middletown, Iowa for a report of a gun being pulled on individuals at a party. Responding deputies were unable to locate the offender that evening. Detectives with the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office investigated this incident, and it was determined that Riggin Michael Simpson, age 18, of Burlington, Iowa was the suspect who had pointed the gun at individuals at the party. March 25 Simpson was arrested for Harassment 1st Degree and Assault while Displaying a Dangerous Weapon. Simpson was transported to the Des Moines County Jail with a $10,000 bond.
Mount Pleasant Police were called to investigate a report of possible gun shots at the Custom Stay Motel on West Washington Street. The report came in Thursday at about 7:30 pm. Witnesses said they heard three to four shots and officers located shell casings in the parking lot and near the office. The office is also the residence of Michael and Charity Ryan. The office was searched and a weapon was found matching the casings. Both Ryans were charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Charity Ryan is also charged with two counts of assault on a peace officer. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and more charges are expected.
Replacement of the Iowa 2 bridge over Lick Creek (4.3 miles east of the junction with Iowa 81) east of Farmington, and the bridge over Sugar Creek (1.8 miles west of U.S. 218), will require closing the road to traffic over the Lick Creek bridge beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Mar. 29, until late-June, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office.
Once the Lick Creek bridge opens, the Sugar Creek bridge will close for construction. The bridge projects will be coordinated so the Iowa 2 bridges are not closed at the same time.
Lick Creek Project: This project involves removing the existing steel girder and floor beam bridge and replacing it with a single span beam bridge. The project will also involve raising the grade, erosion control, paving the shoulders, and installing new guardrail.
Sugar Creek Project: This project involves removing the existing steel I-beam/concrete beam bridge and replacing it with a pretensioned, prestressed concrete beam bridge. The project will also involve raising the grade, erosion control, paving the shoulders, and installing new guardrail.
Detour Route: Through traffic on Iowa 2 will be detoured using U.S. 218, Lee County Road J-40/160th Street, and Lee County Road W-46/100th Avenue. It is anticipated the detour will be in place for most of the construction season. Local traffic will have access to Iowa 2 except for the bridges crossing over Lick Creek and Sugar Creek (see map).
Additional shoulder construction and micro surfacing operations will be active along Iowa 2. Flaggers, pilot cars and signalized lights will be in place to assist motorists in getting around the work zones.
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.
On March 25, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a single vehicle roll over in the 1800 grid of Highway 218. Upon arrival no driver was located with the vehicle. An investigation showed that the vehicle left the roadway traveling south on Highway 218 into the median where it then rolled several times. The vehicle was a 2014 silver Hyundai Sonata. The accident is still under investigation. If you have any information about this accident, please call the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Replacement of the Iowa 2 bridge over Lick Creek (4.3 miles east of the junction with Iowa 81) east of Farmington, and the bridge over Sugar Creek (1.8 miles west of U.S. 218), will require closing the road to traffic over the Lick Creek bridge beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Mar. 29, until late-June, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office.
Once the Lick Creek bridge opens, the Sugar Creek bridge will close for construction. The bridge projects will be coordinated so the Iowa 2 bridges are not closed at the same time.
Lick Creek Project: This project involves removing the existing steel girder and floor beam bridge and replacing it with a single span beam bridge. The project will also involve raising the grade, erosion control, paving the shoulders, and installing new guardrail.
Sugar Creek Project: This project involves removing the existing steel I-beam/concrete beam bridge and replacing it with a pretensioned, prestressed concrete beam bridge. The project will also involve raising the grade, erosion control, paving the shoulders, and installing new guardrail.
Detour Route: Through traffic on Iowa 2 will be detoured using U.S. 218, Lee County Road J-40/160th Street, and Lee County Road W-46/100th Avenue. It is anticipated the detour will be in place for most of the construction season. Local traffic will have access to Iowa 2 except for the bridges crossing over Lick Creek and Sugar Creek (see map).
Additional shoulder construction and micro surfacing operations will be active along Iowa 2. Flaggers, pilot cars and signalized lights will be in place to assist motorists in getting around the work zones.
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.
Gov. Kim Reynolds Thursday announced her appointment of Justin Lightfoot as a district court judge in Judicial District 6.
Lightfoot, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, currently serves as the Criminal Division Chief of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. Lightfoot, the son of Gary and Marge Light, of Donnellson, graduated from Central Lee High School. He went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law, with high distinction.
Lightfoot fills the vacancy created by the retirement of District Court Judge Patrick Grady. Judicial District 6 includes Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Tama counties.
