Reverend Gordon Katsion

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 10:33 am CDT

The Reverend Gordon Katsion, age 88, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, February 14, 2023.  The family wishes to thank the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington for their attentive and sincere care in his last days.
Gordon was born February 8, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the son of Gus and Ola (Correy) Katsion. He graduated from Marshall High School in Chicago (1953). He continued his education at Kansas City Bible College where he received his bachelor’s degree with further studies at Omaha Baptist Bible College and was ordained in 1957.  Gordon later earned his master’s degree (1997) from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in Michigan. On June 30, 1957, Gordon married Rosemary Waugh in Kansas City, MO, she died in 1998. He later married Virginia Wilterink, she died in 2011. Gordon was a church planting missionary, serving first in Jamaica then England and finally Bibles International headquarters.  In total his service with Baptist Mid-Missions spanned 47 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, where he enjoyed teaching from time to time. A life-long Cubs supporter, Gordon was often wearing their logo and enjoyed kidding around about it.
Gordon is survived by three sons, Mark (Karen) Katsion of Fenton, MO, Paul (Trisha) Katsion of Mount Pleasant, IA, John (Peggy) Katsion of Maryville, MO; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Rosemary and Virgina, three brothers Gene, George and Glenn, two grandchildren Gracie and Jackson and one great grandchild baby Charlotte White.

Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Zach Fischer will officiate. Burial will be in the Bethel Chapel Cemetery near Woodburn. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Calvary Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Bibles International and Calvary Baptist Church. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Gordon and his family. www.powellfunerlhomes.com 

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 6:14 am CDT

The Wayland City Council Meets at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

Public Hearing – 7:30 PM – Public Hearing For The Purpose Of Considering The
Maximum Tax Dollars From Certain Levies For The City’s Proposed Fiscal Year
2023-2024 Budget”
3. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of February 1, 2023
b. Bills for Payment
4. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The
Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
5. Unfinished Business
a.
b.
6. New Business
a. Res. 2023-05 “Resolution Approving The Maximum Tax Dollars From Certain
Levies For The City’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget”
b. Set March 15, 2023 as Public Hearing Date For FY23/24 Budget
c. Set Spring Clean Up May 5, 2023 and City-Wide Garage Sales June 2 & 3, 2023
d. Review of Water System Rates/Consider Rate Increase
e. Set Specifications for Utility Vehicle
f. Set Specifications for Police Vehicle
g. Discuss Well – Repair Assessment
7. Building Permits – none
8. Adjournmen

Pauline K. Hinkle,

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 6:13 am CDT

Pauline K. Hinkle, 72, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Burlington and Morning Sun, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.

A family guided Celebration of Life for Pauline will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com

Lynn J. Walker

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 4:52 pm CDT

Lynn J. Walker, 93, of Danville, died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Danville Care Center.  He was born January 31, 1930 at home in rural Green City, Missouri to Charles and Esther Lafaver Walker.  On June 6, 1954 he married Frances Clarice Lawhon in West Helena, Arkansas.  She died November 20, 2020.

He was a lifelong farmhand working for Don Nelson and also was caretaker and maintenance worker for Bob Dodds Insurance.  He was a member of New Song Christian Life Church in Lowell.  Lynn enjoyed mowing, coon hunting, was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, and loved anything strawberry and french fries.

Survivors include his sons Michael Lynn Walker and Evan F. (Joanne) Walker, both of Danville; son-in-law Jeff Ridgway of Danville; six grandchildren; Jeremiah (Chasity) Walker, Joshua (Becky) Walker, Miles (Heidi) Ridgway, Morgan (Ashley) Walker, Mindy (Tanner) Travis, Mitch Walker; four great-grandsons; Kameron, Gavin, Keagan and Emmet Walker;  and the first great-granddaughter Chloe Travis, due any minute; brother Eugene Walker; and sisters, Esta Lee Fulghum, Marjorie Ann Keith and Ruby Heppe.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Kathy Ridgway on November 1, 2020; brothers, Robert, Wayne and Gerald and sister Mary Margaret Muder.

A visitation with the family greeting friends will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 pm Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Elliott Chapel, New London.  According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and inurnment will follow at Jaggar Cemetery, rural Danville.  A memorial has been established for New Song Christian Life Church.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Rande L. Stauffer

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 3:29 pm CDT

Rande L. Stauffer, 72 of Washington, died Monday, February 13, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.

His body has been cremated and will be interred at Elm Grove Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 1-4:00PM, Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Beatty-Petersiem Funeral Home in Washington. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for PAWS and More Animal Shelter.

Rande was born May 1, 1950, in Mt Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Ervin and Virginia (Wyse) Stauffer. He graduated from WACO High School in 1968. He was united in marriage to Jan (Wick) Prottsman on November 25, 1987, in New London. Rande started out his career as a track inspector for the Burlington Northern Railroad. He then pursued his passion of automotive as a service manager at several local area auto dealerships along with co-owning a local auto dealership. Rande co-owned Paul Revere’s Pizza, along with his wife Jan, for many years. You could usually find Rande in his garage restoring and collecting classic cars or spending time with his grandchildren. He shared this passion and was able to pass this on to his kids and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Jan Stauffer of Washington, IA, three children: Michelle (Truckie) Harbison of Crawfordsville, IA, Matthew (Miranda) Stauffer of Moscow, IA, Jaden (Michele) Prottsman of Riverside, IA, five grandchildren: Logan, Caedon, Adisyn, Joslyn, and Quintyn, his mother Virginia along with one brother and one sister. Rande also had his loving dog companions Libby, Jasper, and Bella.

Proceeding Rande in death was his father Ervin Stauffer and his loving dog Boomer.

 

MP SIAC Committee Will Meet

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 3:25 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant Community School District

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

Mt. Pleasant CSD – Mount Pleasant Community High School

2104 South Grand Avenue – Media Center

Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

The Mount Pleasant Community School District School Improvement Advisory Committee will meet at 6:00pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2023

 

No Decision Yet on School Board Director Re-Organization

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 3:16 pm CDT

The Mount Pleasant School Board continues to discuss a possible change to the board director district structure.  There are currently seven members.  The number will remain the same.  However, due to a change in population, the director districts are no longer balanced. The boundary lines could be re-drawn but this is also an opportunity to change-up the representation. The board is showing  interest in creating two director districts represented by two directors for each.  There would then be three at large members.  There is also interest in going all at large members. Supt. John Henriksen will present the issue to the School Improvement Advisory Committee for input.

From the Mount Pleasant School Board Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 1:37 pm CDT

There was a full house for the Mount Pleasant School Board meeting Monday evening.  Three different people addressed the Board during Citizen Comments.  Mike Richtman shared his concerns that student participation in school activities is declining.  He urges the school district leadership to define what programs are about and assess the programs to make sure kids are having the best experience possible.

Sarah Johnson asked the Board if the monthly meetings could be live streamed and then could a link be posted so busy parents who can’t attend in person can access the meetings.

Senior Will Davidson spoke, thanking the School Board for allowing him four years ago to swim with the Burlington High School swim team. Davidson recently competed in the State Swim Meet.

Jessica Howard, once again, addressed the about her concerns with grade-alike elementary buildings saying the emotional factor is a bigger consideration that the academics or logistics and that such a change will affect many students emotionally. She had previously share her concerns at a recent Board work session.

The School Board tabled a vote on approval of a grade-alike elementary configuration until the March meeting.   Supt. John Henriksen made the recommendation that the board commit to the change and table the vote with the idea that the change wouldn’t happen until the fall of 2024. That would allow more time to plan and carry out the various aspects of change. Mr. Henriksen also said he has spent the last month meeting with  and listening to the concerns of staff and parents.   He said he feels the opportunities created by grade-alike buildings out weigh any concerns about logistics or social emotional affects.

After a public hearing on the proposed school calendar for next year, the School Board approved the calendar with the changes…..making every Friday an early out day and scheduling spring break for the second week of March.