Author: Theresa Rose

Wellbeing isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s an ongoing journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

“What About Me? My Wellbeing” is a four-week introductory, research-based program that covers taking time for oneself, relationships, finances and physical health. Agencies, businesses, and individuals interested in promoting overall wellness can attend one of the following offerings in Southeast Iowa free of charge:

• Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27 at the Henry County Extension Office (127 N Main Street, Mt. Pleasant)
• Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, & 27 at the Des Moines County Extension Office (1700 W Mt. Pleasant Street, West Burlington)
• Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, & 24 at the Lee County Health Department (#3 John Bennett Dr, Fort Madison)
• Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, & 22 at the Louisa County Extension Office (317 Van Buren, Wapello)

Each workshop runs from 12:00pm-1:00pm, with lunch served at 11:30am.

“Wellbeing is not an end, it’s a journey. Your needs will fluctuate depending on where you are in your life. This program can be applied at any point,” said Dawn Dunnegan, a family wellbeing specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

“It’s all about taking time out of your busy schedule to reflect on the lifestyle choices you’re making to meet your own goals for your relationships and your financial and physical health. This is not about us telling you what you should be doing. It’s about you figuring out what you should be doing based on your own individual goals,” Dunnegan said.

“You’re going to learn some new information, but what’s more important is that the program allows you to take time to focus on you,” added Kelly Waters, Marketing Program Coordinator for Henry & Des Moines Counties.

“After completing the program, you’ll have the tools to keep working on your own wellbeing,” Waters said.

Online registration and additional information are available at https://extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/wellbeing. For more information about the “What About Me? My Wellbeing” offerings in Southeast Iowa, contact Dawn Dunnegan at dunnegan@iastate.edu.

 AGENDA

 January 19, 2023

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

9:00 WEMIGA Monthly Report and Year End Report for 2022

9:30 County Attorney Budget Request

10:00 Conservation Budget Request

Other County Business as time allows.

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

The Wayland City Council Meets Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

1. Roll Call
2. 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 January 4, 2023
b. Bills for Payment/ Calendar Year Wages/IRS 2023 Mileage Rate (.655)
c. CD Renewal
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.
5. New Business
a. Consider Request for Water Leak Adjustment
b. LL Pelling Summer Street Work Pricing 2023
c. Res. 2023-02 Resolution Setting Time and Place for a Public Hearing For the Purpose
of Considering the Maximum Tax Dollars from Certain Levies for the City’s
Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-224 Budget
d. Tax Abatement Applications:
-Wayland Mennonite Home – 61’11” x 55’ 3/12” Frame dwelling w/3 car attached
garage at 504C W Front St
-Ron & Julie See – 76’ x 51.4’ Frame dwelling w/attached 3 car garage at 805 N
Pearl St.
-Neil Reichenbach – 16’Lx13’Wx15’H Sunroom/4 seasons room addition to dwelling
at 407 E Railroad St.
-MI7 LLC – 54’x30’ Frame dwelling w/attached 32’x32’ garage at 803 N Pearl St.
6. Building Permits – Approved
Danny Crawford – 500-gallon LP tank at 106 W 3rd St.

As the new year began Henry County residents had a chance to see the changes made to the interior of the Henry County Nature Center located at Oakland Mills.  The facelift included construction of a huge tree for kids to climb in and a tunnel where the indoor fish pond used to be.  Now it’s time to re-do the pond outside at the entrance to the Nature Center.  Some other improvements coming before the summer season include re-roofing all the shelter houses in the parks and removing the pit toilets at Gibson Park and Mudcreek.  Forty-five new fire rings for the camping areas will be purchased thru Iowa Prison Industries for $13,000 and a wash bay for equipment will be constructed away from the front of the shop. An assessment of the various parks that make up the Henry County Conservation district is underway so that planning can be done for future improvements.

Regular Meeting:

1:00 P.M. Tuesday

January 17th, 202

City Hall Council Chamber Room  located at 307 E. Monroe St.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of Agenda.

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
2. Regular Board Meeting – December 20th, 2022 – Approval.

1. Approval of Warrants.
2. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller
3. LEGAL COUNSEL.
4. Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.)

2. Management – Nate Lucas, General Manager.
3. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update
4. Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
5. Board review of the associated Bid Package #2 (Well Equipping) work.
6. Well #6 Water Treatment Plant PLC Renovation Project – Update:
7. a) Board review of the associated PLC replacement work.
8. Henry Street Water Main Replacement Project – No Update.
9. a) Board review of the associated water main / service replacement work.
10. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – No Update.
11. Board review of the associated Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project work.
12. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
13. Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
14. Monthly Activities.

1. Customers.
   2. Employees.

1. OTHER BUSINESS.
2. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
   1. Executive Session – Personnel & Legal.
   2. a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa for

        legal purposes).

Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday February 21st, 2023