On December 20th, 2022, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the 300- Block of East School Street in Olds. An investigation into the collision was conducted. It was determined Brent Vollmer, 22 of Olds, was operating a 2014 Jeep Wrangler, heading East on School Street. Daniel Garrett Jr, 40 of Livingston, TN, was operating a 1997 Kenworth and pulling out of the St Ave BP. While pulling out, the front of the Garrett vehicle struck the rear passenger side of the Vollmer vehicle. The Vollmer vehicle entered a rear wheel skid and struck a concrete barrier. A passenger in the Vollmer vehicle was taken to HCHC for injuries.
Suspicious Activity Report Leads to Arrest
On December 21st, at approximately 6:20 a.m. the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspicious activity in the 2400-grid of 240th Street. It was reported two individuals drove into a farm residence and were approached by the resident. One individual fled on foot and another in the vehicle. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office arrived and began an investigation. During the investigation, a male subject, Andrew Joseph Stout, 36 of West Burlington, was located a short distance from the last known location of the subjects. Stout was charged with trespass, simple misdemeanor, and possession of a controlled substance 3rd offense, D-felony. Stout did have an active warrant through Des Moines County as well.
Reminder from the City of Mount Pleasant
It looks like we may have a white Christmas after all! With the upcoming snow fall here are a few reminders regarding sidewalk and street snow removal.
SIDEWALKS
• Snow must be removed from most public sidewalks 24 hours after the end of the storm
• Snow must be removed from downtown public sidewalks 12 hours after the end of the storm
• Sidewalks treated so it isn’t slippery within the same timeframes as above
• Snow removed from most public sidewalks 24 hours after being deposited by street clearing crews
• Snow removed from downtown public sidewalks 12 hours after being deposited by street clearing crews
STREETS
• We ask that all residents of Mount Pleasant be mindful and limit/remove parked cars on side streets to allow the Public Works Department to clear the streets completely and safety.
• Please refrain from parking overnight and in restricted parking spaces around the square so the snow removal crews can clear parking areas and collect the snow in the designated spaces.
Washington Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud Scheme
Thomas Stephanie, age 46, of Washington, Iowa, received a deferred judgment on December 19, 2022 and was placed on probation for five years following a guilty plea on October 26, 2022, to one count of Presenting False Information, a class “D” Felony, following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau. Stephanie was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,181.60 and a civil penalty in the amount of $1,025.
The charges against Stephanie stem from an investigation which began in June 2022. According to criminal complaints filed by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau, Stephanie provided false statements to an insurer in connection with a workers’ compensation insurance claim. Stephanie received insurance benefits due to these false statements. Stephanie was arrested on August 10, 2022.
Iowans with information about insurance fraud are encouraged to contact the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau at 515-654-6556.
Sarah Swift (final arrangements)
Sarah E. Swift, 68, of Salem passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at her home in Salem.
A Celebration of Sarah’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Salem Friends Church in Salem with Pastor Deb Savage officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 until time of the service at the church. Following the service there will be a time of food and fellowship at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.
Water Main Break
The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities is currently experiencing a water main break on Mapleleaf Dr. and Lincoln Street. The water will be temporarily shut off in that area for our water department to make repairs.
The Utilities regrets any inconvenience. For questions, please call 319-385-2121 (24 hrs.).
Richard Stephen Lindell (final arrangements)
Richard Stephen Lindell, age 80, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, from complications of dementia and a fall.
Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Visitation will begin at 1:00 until service time. Rev. Zach Fischer will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home, Samaritan’s Purse and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Richard and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
Stanley E. Hill
Stanley E. Hill, age 92, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Park Place Elder Living.
Stan was born July 11, 1930, in rural Trenton, the son of John and Bertha (Christner) Hill. He attended the one room school house at White Oak through the eighth grade. He received his GED at Ft. Leonard Wood Armed Forces Institute. In 1950, Stan enlisted in the United States Army 11th Airborne Division for three years. On December 27, 1950, Stan married Norma Weigert, the couple had six children, and later divorced. He later married Tina Smith on July 18, 1987.
Stan enlisted in the US Army Reserves Co B, 495th Engineer Battalion in 1955, and retired as a Major in 1990. He worked full time for the US Army Reserves as a civil service technician from 1982, until he retired in 1990.
Stan was very active in the Mount Pleasant community, holding several city positions, as well as serving on the volunteer fire department and city council. In 1954, Stan became an officer with Mount Pleasant Police Department. After four years, he was called to work at the Post Office until 1970. Stan was co-chair to create the Avenue of Flags in 1972. He was the first director of the Public Works Department in 1974, holding the position until 1982. Stan was appointed the mayor of Mount Pleasant from 1993 – 1999. He helped to establish the Henry County Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1994. The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery was very important to Stan, he was a chairperson on their committee for 15 years.
Stan was a member of American Legion Post 58 for 66 years and a member of the Faith Lutheran Church since 1964. In his spare time, he played guitar and sang with the Troubadours. Baseball was a passion of Stan’s, he served on the Mount Pleasant Little League Association for 23 years, helping to create the complex we see today.
Stan is survived by his wife Tina; six children, Beverly (Dave) Lundgren of New London, Pamela Parcel of Mount Pleasant, Tom (Sue) Hill of Iowa City, Gerald Hill of Iowa City, Jim (Beth) Hill of Iowa City, David (Susan) Hill of Omaha, NE; three stepchildren Kevin (Kim) Smith of Earlville, John (Ann) Smith of Dubuque, Kristina (Dan) Roth of Galena, IL; 11 grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren, 2 great great granddaughters; and sister Melva Sammons of Mount Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Clint Taylor; step grandson Chad Roth; son-in-law Reggie Parcel; 8 siblings, Lester Hill, Mina Crile, Leola Whitney, Carl Hill, Max Hill, Jay Hill, Kenneth Hill, and Florence Wesley.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Faith Lutheran Church. Rev. Michael Scudder will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date in the Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Faith Lutheran Church, EveryStep Hospice, Avenue of Flags or American Legion Post 58. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Stan and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes