A Burlington woman fired a bullet after individuals attempted to egg her house. On the 26th of February just before 11:00pm, Burlington Police Officers responded to a report of a single gunshot in the area of Maple and S. 8th St. During investigation, officers located evidence of a shot being fired. Iva Ellen Cale, a resident of 810 Maple St. admitted to shooting a round as a warning shot to citizens attempting to throw eggs at her residence. She was charged with Reckless Use of a Firearm.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The New London Dollars for Scholars chapter, affiliated with Scholarship America, has raised money for New London graduates each year since 2001.
The scholarships are awarded to any graduating senior or any previous graduate within the past ten years returning to post-secondary education-regardless of financial need, grade point average, or extra-curricular activities. The only requirement is that the student apply and then attend college, community college, or technical school.
The chapter has awarded over $158,000 in scholarships to 412 New London students since 2002. The scholarships are based on the amount of interest earned on an endowment fund, as well as gifts specified for that purpose and monies raised from this annual auction. Students can receive scholarships for 4 years.
Money raised from contributions to the auction will be used to increase the amount of the endowment and/or increase the funds available to award scholarships this year.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 23rd, as the auction will take place at the New London High School Gym. Visit their Facebook page “New London, Iowa- Dollars for Scholars” for more information.
Prices for gasoline rose once again this week, up 5 cents from the week prior. Now averaging $3.06 across Iowa, this is 23 cents less than the national average, and only 9 cents cheaper than a year ago.
When looking at our diesel prices, they average $3.80 in Iowa after falling three cents, and are 19 cents less than one year ago and 27 less than the national average.
Propane prices averaged $1.59 per gallon statewide.
Home heating oil prices averaged $3.14 per gallon statewide.
Natural gas prices rose 10 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $1.86/MMbtu
Carl Richard Proper, 96, of the Kensington, formerly of Donnellson and Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away at 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Kensington in Fort Madison.
He was born on October 29, 1927, in Fremont, Nebraska, the son of Donald Harley and Clara H. (Johnson) Proper. On January 10, 1952, he married Barbara Jean Stevens in Farmington, Iowa. She preceded him in death on October 22, 1998.
He is survived by one daughter: Cheryl (Donald) Folker of Farmington, Iowa; one son: Steven Proper of Bonaparte, Iowa; four grandchildren: Steve Junior (Cara) Proper, Derek (Miranda) Proper, Amy Folker, Heather Folker; three great grandchildren; one great – great grandchild and one brother: Donald Proper.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Barbara; daughter: Ramona; four sisters: Dorothy, Virginia, Irene, Wannabelle and one brother: Worthy.
Carl served in the United States Navy as a signalman during WWII. He worked as a linotype operator for Wallaces Farmer Magazine and the Ottumwa Courier. He also had worked at Blue Bird in Mt. Pleasant. After retirement, he and his wife Barbara moved to Branson, Missouri where he worked at Silver Dollar City. Carl was a member of the Bonaparte American Legion Sargent – Osweiler Post #563. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting and spending time with family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Schmitz Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Caston officiating.
Burial will be at the Bonaparte Cemetery with full military rites presented by the Bonaparte American Legion.
A memorial has been established in his memory for PAW Animal Shelter.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday. 22-year-old Nicholas Ziegelmeyer of Burlington was traveling south bound in the 1800 block of Highway 61 in a sedan just after noon. Ziegelmeyer is uncertain of how the event unfolded but stated that he was merging to the right when there was a collision. The driver stated that he has a medical condition and probably should not have been driving.
The damage to his vehicle consisted of a shredded tire and the fender peeling to the rear of the vehicle. There were dark marks on the side of the hood and what was left of the upper area of the passenger side front fender. He mentioned that he was unsure of what the second vehicle was, however, he knows it was bigger than his car. There were no parts from the unknown vehicle at the scene and due to the lack of, and there not being another vehicle on scene, it is probable that the unknown vehicle was a semi hauling a trailer.
Wind energy was once again a main talking point for the Henry County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday morning. With multiple citizens in attendance, some in support and some opposed, the conversation was lively.
An RWE representative spoke about the funding towards school districts that a wind farm would contribute to. According to this representative, WACO would see 9.9 million dollars, Winfield-Mt.Union would receive 6.6 million, and Mt. Pleasant would gain 3.5 million dollars, over the lifetime of the contract. This is based on the current levy rate and the total project value of 450 million dollars. For Mount Pleasant, that would be just over $94,000 a year.
When asked what will happen to that additional revenue for school districts if a turbine has to shut down for an extended period of time, an RWE representative responded. School revenue from a wind farm is based on the assessed value of the property, not based on production. The tax revenue remains the same regardless of when the turbines are spinning.
With Joe Buffington, the Planning and Zoning Director, in attendance, the Supervisors discussed Section 6-2-11-2 through 11-6 Alternative Energy Overlay District ordinance. Supervisor White said that he believes the changes to the ordinance are being rushed. He would like to see the county slow down as he believes the ordinance is important for Henry County. It was noted at the meeting that it was the county that requested the ordinance change, not RWE.
Many additional questions were brought up, and it seems the supervisors will need to discuss those with the Henry County Engineer.
