The Mount Pleasant Community High School have released the following information regarding upcoming parent-teacher conferences.
“We will be hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences February 27 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and February 29 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We are again going to use PTCFast.com to schedule conferences. During the registration process completed online, you will need to indicate if you wish to have the conference via Zoom (Z), by telephone (T), or in-person (P). The website will have you fill out some general information to register your student. When you register your student, it will prompt you to write their first & last name. When you enter your last student’s last name, put in parenthesis your desired method of the conference. For example, when you write the student’s last name, follow the following format: “Stone (P)”. When you have finished the registration process, PTCFast will send you an email that will lead you to an appointment schedule to choose your preferred conference time.”
Use the link below to schedule your student’s conference.
Signa I. Brandmeyer, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Brandmeyer, the former Signa Irene Sandquist, was born July 12, 1932 n Winfield, IA. She was the daughter of Carl and Jessie Lucille (Schenk) Sandquist. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1950. She married James Young, and the couple later divorced. She then married Warren Housel who precedes in death. On September 29, 1992, Signa married Irl Wesley Brandmeyer, who also precedes in death.
Signa worked for the former Benner Food Store from 1953 to 1957. In 1962, she went to work for the Hy-Vee Food Store. She remained there until 1975.
Survivors include a son, William (Marla) Young and a daughter, Carla (Mark) Johnson; 3 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Her parents, husbands, daughter Mary Ann Downey and a brother, Howard Sandquist, precede Signa in death.
Per Signa’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.
Vince Michael Johnson, 63, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his home.
Vince was born January 22, 1961 in Keokuk, the son of George A. and Patricia Jean (Dunagan) Johnson. Vince served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a plumber and “jack of all trades”. Vince was known for his various collections. He enjoyed target shooting.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Kelsey (fiancé Mack Howard) Johnson of Batavia; grandchildren, Alexis Wey, Brynlee and Crosby Howard; brothers, Craig Johnson of Lockridge and Doug (Belinda) Johnson of Fairfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-father, Warren Meredith.
There will be no services held at this time. He will be laid to rest at Keokuk National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
It was a busy day for the Mount Pleasant music department on Saturday. Ms. Westfall and Mr. Creager took 18 students to the Clear Creek Amana Honor Band event which is now in its 4th year of existence. This turned out to be a great opportunity for the students to experience playing in an auditorium. The students had fun, played well, and even learned!
The same day, InMotion showchoir took the long bus ride to Pella where they competed in the Dutch Masters Invitational. Here, they completed the incredible 3A sweep, which is 1st place in the class, best vocals, best choreography and best band, all in 3A. Congratulations to the group on a fantastic day!
Justin Rodgers, 46, of Winfield, died unexpectedly Friday, February 16, 2024, at Henry County Health Center.
Justin was born August 17, 1977, in Mount Pleasant, the son of David L. and Joan (Rich) Rodgers. He graduated from WACO High School in 1996, and Kirkwood Community College in 2011, with an Associate of Science Degree. Justin worked for Boshart Sales in Wayland for the past 10 years. He was a member of the Finley United Methodist Church. Justin was passionate about John Deere tractors, leading to a collection of toy tractors. Dogs were his best friend. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time outdoors. Most of all, Justin loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews.
Justin is survived by his parents Dave and Joan Rodgers of Mount Pleasant; two brothers Tyler (Angie) Rodgers of Mount Pleasant, Craig (Jessica) Rodgers of Des Moines; six nieces and nephews Ganon, Myar, Gradon, Alice, Hendricks, Bryant; grandmothers, Mary Rich of Wayland and Norma Rodgers of Mount Pleasant; and five aunts, Sandy (Jim) Hasler of Craig, CO, Kathy (Randy) Seberg of Mount Pleasant, Carol (Dennis) Hulseberg of Wellman, Robin (Scott) Fisher of New London, Tracy Rodgers of Des Moines, and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Donald Rich, Cleo Rodgers; a cousin Rob Wells, and his beloved labradors Yukon and Hayden.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2024, at Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory. Burial will follow in the Finley Cemetery. Visitation will be held 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, where the family will greet friends beginning at 5:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for All God’s Creatures to honor his love of dogs. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Justin and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Fort Madison man on felony and misdemeanor drug charges.
John Allen Scott Jr, age 46, of Fort Madison is charged with: Possession of more than 5 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver while in possession of a firearm; a class B felony, Possession of a firearm by a felon, a class D felony; Iowa drug tax stamp violation; a class D felony, Maintaining a drug house; an aggravated misdemeanor, and Possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.
The charges came after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Fort Madison where the defendant, John Scott, was found to be in possession of illegal narcotics and a firearm.
The Lee County Narcotics Task Force were assisted by the Fort Madison Police Department and the Lee County Attorney’s Office.
The defendant in this case is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Lee County Narcotics Task Force is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Justice and the funds administered by the Iowa Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy.
Lynn Riley, 65, of New London, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Lynn was born October 26, 1958 in Keokuk, Iowa. She was the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Foley) Glover. She graduated from Central Lee High School in 1977 and from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1982. On August 25, 1984, Lynn was united in marriage to Karl Dennis Riley at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant.
Lynn had a lengthy career in children’s education. She started a Daycare in the basement of the New London Presbyterian Church. She then accepted a position as an elementary school teacher for the Winfield/Mt. Union School District, teaching 3rd grade for 20 years. Following her full-time teaching career, Lynn became a substitute teacher for the Danville and New London School districts.
Lynn was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant and served on the church’s Board of Trustees. She served as a director for the New London Library Board and on the New London Fire Department Auxiliary. Lynn was active in the Black and Gold Booster Club, New London Little League and the New London Music Boosters.
Lynn enjoyed the outdoors, unless the Dallas Cowboys Football Team was on TV, as she was a huge Cowboy fan. Christmas and snowmen were not just seasonal, as they were a big part of Lynn’s life year-round. Christmas music could often be heard, and Christmas décor could be found wherever Lynn was. Family was most important to Lynn, but they all quickly learned their place when granddaughter Addy appeared on the scene. Addy was her treasured pride and joy.
Those thankful for sharing in Lynn’s life include her husband Karl of nearly 40 years of New London; 3 children – Cale Riley of Mt. Pleasant, Kelsey Bradley and her husband Josh of Mt. Pleasant and Jordan Riley of Danville; her mother, Shirley Glover of Mt. Pleasant; her sister, Ann Glover of Mt. Pleasant and, of course, her granddaughter Addy Bradley of Mt. Pleasant.
Her father Donald Glover precedes Lynn in death.
The funeral service for Lynn will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 24th at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. The Reverend Court Fischer, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Friends may come to the church from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Friday, February 23rd. The family will be present to receive friends from 4-7 PM on the 23rd.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Lynn and her family. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.
The New London Community School District is having a career fair on Wednesday, February 21, for middle and high school students. This is an awesome opportunity for the students to start thinking about a college/career path they’d like to follow.
There are great advantages in hosting a career fair where the teachers are also able to hear about careers so that they can use that information in their own classrooms to make instruction more relevant. In addition, New London has a class sign-up day after the career fair is over so that the teachers can guide students into high school/college classes that would most benefit their future!
They are thrilled to announce that they have over fifty careers scheduled to speak, and of those, half are alumni who are willing to travel through Iowa or zoom with us from across the country (and some very special locals as well). College, military, and trade booths will be set up in the gym also, so that students can get information on how to reach their ultimate career goals.
