Semi & Trailer Go “Off Road”

On September 9 at approximately 2:59AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a semi that drove off the roadway near the intersection of Clayton Avenue & U.S. Highway 34 near Rome, Iowa. After an investigation, it was found that Michael Kenneth Robison (44 years of age) of Maquoketa, Iowa, was driving a 2020 International semi westbound in the 1100 Grid of U.S. Highway 34 in a construction zone. While driving through the construction zone, Michael dropped the right axles of both the semi and trailer off onto the shoulder of the roadway. Due to the recent rain fall from the previous two days, the shoulder was soft which caused the semi and trailer tires to sink into the shoulder. It was found no damage was caused to the semi & trailer. The westbound lanes of traffic were shut down for approximately half an hour to remove the semi and trailer from the roadway. No injuries were reported. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Mount Pleasant Police Department for their assistance on closing down the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 34 and directing traffic so the semi and trailer could be safely removed  from the roadway.

Verbal Altercation Leads to Charges

On September 8, at approximately 5:33AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call indicating a verbal altercation was taking place in the 1200-grid of 126th. After an investigation, it was determined Daniel James Stoderl did obstruct the usage of an emergency communication device to prevent the victim from calling 911. Stoderl  was subsequently charged with Obstruction of Emergency Communications, a Simple Misdemeanor.

Car vs. Deer

On September 9 at approximately 4:08AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car vs. deer crash near the intersection of New London Road & Salem Road south of Lowell, Iowa. After an investigation it was determined Richard Marion Nelson of West Point, Iowa, was operating a white, 2017, cargo van traveling northbound on New London Road. A deer ran out in front of the cargo van which caused the cargo van to strike the deer with its front left grill/bumper area. The van sustained functional damage. No injuries were reported. The total estimated damages to the van were approximately $3,500.

Rick Menke

Richard Joseph “Rick” Menke, 65, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away August 1, 2020 in Tuscan due to to cardiac complications.

He was born March 20, 1955 to Willis and Agnella (Stuekerjuergen)Menke of St. Paul, Iowa. On October 17, 1981, he married Catherine A. Kirkland, in Ottumwa, Iowa. They were married almost 39 years.

Besides his wife, Catherine, is survived by two sons, Nicholas(Valerie) Menke and Tyler (Chelsea) Menke; one daughter, Brooke Menke, two sisters, Victoria Blint of West Point, and Jean Blackwell of Kingman, Arizona and five brothers Donald Menke of Greensboro, Georgia, Mike Menke of Omaha, Nebraska, Randall Menke of West Point, Iowa, William Menke of Algonquin, Illinois and Melvin Menke of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Rick was a graduate of the former Marquette High School in West Point, Iowa. He worked for most of his life in management and sales, recently retiring from Kelloggs Company.

His body was cremated. Due to the Covid-19 issues, only a private family prayer service was held in Tucson. A memorial gathering may be set at a later date.

Donations in Rick’s memory can be mailed directly to St. James Catholic Church, Parish office/Rectory, P.O. Box 100, Houghton, Iowa, 52631.

The family wished to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.

WMU School Board Meeting Agenda

WINFIELD – MT. UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

TENTATIVE AGENDA ~ LIBRARY, W-MU 6:00 p.m. ~ September 9,  2020

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Public Comment
  4. Consent Agenda

D1.  Minutes, Bills, Financial Reports

D2.  Personnel Hirings/Resignations

 

  1. Reports

E1.  Elementary/Curriculum

E2.  Secondary

E3.  Superintendent

 

  1. General Business

F1.  Policy Review – IASB New Policy:  105 Discrimination and Harassment Based on

Sex Prohibited.

 

  1. Adjournment

Mount Pleasant City Council Meeting Agenda

The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet in Regular Session Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, second floor meeting room at 5:30 pm.

 

 

A G E N D A

 

 

  1. Roll Call.

 

 

  1. Consent Agenda: To the Public – All items with an asterisk (*) are routine

by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and a roll call of the Council-

members.  There will be no separate discussion of items unless the Mayor, a Councilmember

or citizen so request, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and

will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

 

  1. Receive & file communications –

 

  1. Approve agenda.

 

*5.  Approve minutes of previous meeting.

 

*6.  Approve payment of bills.

 

*7.  Receive reports of Officers –

 

  1. Old Business –

 

  1. 3rd reading/adoption of proposed ordinance to allow businesses to provide tattoos, permanent makeup and microblading.

 

  1. Resolution appointing Registrar and Paying Agent for $4,405,000 G/O bonds.

 

  1. Resolution Amending  resolution authorizing issuance of G/O Capital Loan Notes.

 

  1. Approve Tax Exemption Certificate for $4,405,000 G/O Capital Loan Notes.

 

  1. Resolution to accept Airport Runway 15/33 Rehab. Project.

 

*       f)  Renewal application for a Class C Beer Permit for Pilot Travel at 1300 N. Grand

 

  1. New Business –

 

  1. Approve Engineering Services Agreement for E. Monroe Street (North Haynes to the Fed Ex building).

 

  1. Set date for airport farm ground rental bids.

 

  1. 1st reading of ordinance amending ordinance entitled “Motor Vehicles” regulating the use of golf carts and off-road vehicles on city streets.

 

  1. 1st reading of ordinance amending ordinance entitled “Fireworks” limiting days allowed to explode fireworks.

 

  1. Approval of site plan for 407 N. Lee Street, Mini Storage Facility – E Lynn Conrad.

 

  1. Approval of site plan for 801 N. Grand Avenue, Medical Clinic – Palm Development Partners.
  1. Public Forum.

 

  1. Adjourn.

Phyllis Agnes Pollpeter

Phyllis Agnes Pollpeter, 79, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the West Point Care Center in West Point, Iowa.

Phyllis was born on September 20, 1940, in West Point, Iowa, the daughter of Stephen and Clara (Bentler) Pranger. On October 18, 1959, she married Donald Pollpeter at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa.

Survivors include her husband: Donald; seven children: Scott (Sandi) Pollpeter of Tampa, Florida; Diane (Joel) Thompson of Solon, Iowa; Michael (Teri) Pollpeter of Walnut Shade, Missouri; Roger Pollpeter of Anamosa, Iowa; Steven Pollpeter of Wever, Iowa; Brian (Jodi) Pollpeter of Lacey, Iowa and Dean (Amy) Pollpeter of Ankeny, Iowa; seventeen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one on the way; two sisters: Barb (Les) Groene of Donnellson, Iowa and Sandra (Dick) Philpott of Carlinville, Illinois; four brothers: Art (Mary Jo) Pranger of Trumbull, Connecticut, Ralph (Carol) Pranger of Clarksville, Tennessee; Norbert (Judy) Pranger of Davenport, Iowa and Maurice (Barb) Pranger of Blue Grass, Iowa. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one niece: Karen Brzostoski and one great nephew: Chris Thompson.

Phyllis was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church the Altar and Rosary Society of the church and a past state regent of the Daughter’s of Isabella. She helped Don on the farm and was a school bus driver for over thirty years. Phyllis enjoyed playing softball, traveling, dancing and spending time with family.

Friends may call after 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point .

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2020, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrant.

Those attending are required to wear a mask and social distance.

A private family burial will follow the Mass of Christian Burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials have been established in her memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Alzheimer’s Association.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

 

Martha Sharon Wilson

Martha Sharon Wilson, 77, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at her home in Mt. Pleasant.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Lawrence Manson officiating.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Murphy Funeral Home.  The family will not be present.  According to her wishes cremation will be accorded following the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant are caring for her arrangements.