Author: Theresa Rose

On January 31, 2023 at approximately 8:37p.m. deputies were dispatched to 12149 Highway 99 Apt. A for an intoxicated subject who was swinging a large knife around and making threats. Deputies were advised that Justin Tyler Marshall, age 40, of Burlington, IA was the individual at the residence causing the problem. Deputies made contact with Marshall, and he was detained without incident. Deputies learned that Marshall had assaulted a family member and was also in violation of a no-contact order. Marshall was placed under arrest for Domestic Abuse Assault 3^rd Offense (D Felony) and Violation of a No-Contact Order. Marshall was transported to the Des Moines County Jail with no bond.

The 2022 Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Southeast Iowa County Services Award winners were recently announced. This year Henry County Extension’s Sadie Martin was recognized in two categories.

Sadie received the Pride of Extension Award and the Spirit of Cy Award. Sadie, “Miss Sadie” to the youth of Henry County and “Sadie Sunshine” to her coworkers, is a bright light in the office and throughout Henry County. She is the epitome of positivity, friendliness and warmth and exemplifies all that is good about extension. Sadie’s programming focuses on youth development and making healthy choices. She implements the Pick a Better Snack curriculum for the elementary schools in the Mt. Pleasant Community School District, the SWITCH program and facilitates the After School Program at Van Allen Elementary School. During the summer you can find her at the New London, Mt. Pleasant and Winfield Libraries conducting day camps as well as leading the Static Exhibit day at the county fair alongside her other fair duties.

In addition to all this, in 2022 she applied for and received a grant to help expand an outdoor learning space for the Mt. Pleasant Preschool. She worked with the school staff and was able to help install new raised garden beds, a sand/water table that is accessible for all, a buddy bench as well as outdoor chalkboards. In 2023 she received the grant again and will be serving two new preschools.

Sadie is a team player and is always the first to volunteer when there is a need. She does this not only around the office, but also with our community partners. Everyone who crosses Sadie’s path is met with a warm smile and genuine interest in how she can help meet their need or connect them to another person who can.

The way in which Sadie engages youth, either as a 4-H leader or in her job, is remarkable. Parents and young people alike sing her praises. You can see even the shyest of youth come out of their shell around her. Sadie’s vision for a better Henry County is contagious. She lives in this community and cares about it deeply. Henry County Extension is fortunate to have such an awesome educator and genuinely kind person on staff. Congratulations Sadie!

Monday at about 1:30 am Mount Pleasant Police were dispatched to 1301 East Hanes Court. Two teenagers called 911 to report there was a man waving a gun around inside an apartment.  Police determined that Michael Ryan, age 59 of Mount Pleasant was inside the apartment and that he was illegally in possession of a pistol because he is a convicted felon.  The Jefferson County TAC team assisted and deployed gas canisters into the apartment.  This forced Ryan to come out and he was taken into custody peacefully.

Ryan is currently charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Assault by Displaying a weapon and Criminal Mischief, 2nd degree.  The investigation into the incident continues and more charges are pending.

Local Police were assisted by the Sheriff offices from Henry and Jefferson Counties and the Iowa State Patrol

Wayland City Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 1,  7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall

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 January 18, 2023
b. Bills for Payment
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
3. 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.
4. Unfinished Business
a.
b.
5. New Business
a. Consider Purchase of Used Conveyor Belt for Unloading Softener Salt
b. Res. 2023-03 “Resolution Accepting Property by Quit Claim Deed”
c. Consider Iowa DOT Application for ROW work in City Limits (Alliant Energy)
d. WACO After Prom Donation Request
e. Res. 2023-04 “A Resolution Authorizing Wages And Benefits For Public Works
Employee For The Pay Period Which Includes February 1, 2023 Through June 30,
2023”
6. Building Permits – non

February 4 Mount Pleasant will host the 29th Annual Music InMotion Invitational at the High School beginning at 8 am with the Middle School choirs. Those awards will be at 12:25 pm.  The High School performances begin at 1 pm with.  Following the final afternoon performance at 5:45 pm, the Mount Pleasant Middle School show choir, Chain Reaction will perform at 6:15 pm and the daytime awards will be announced at 6:40 pm.  The evening finals begin at 7:45 pm.  The day will wrap up with the InMotion performance at 10:45 and then the final awards at 11:15 pm.

Admission is $10. Concessions will be available on site. 18 show choirs are expected to participate.