Preservation Iowa Presents Awards for Excellence in Preservation

At a recent awards ceremony, Preservation Iowa announced their
annual Preservation at Its Best Awards to honor individuals, organizations, projects, and
programs whose work demonstrates a commitment to excellence in historic preservation. The
awards were presented as part of the 2022 Preserve Iowa Summit held in Mason City, IA on June
2-4, 2022. Twelve (12) awards were presented in ten (10) categories as shown on the chart and described
below. Awards ranged throughout Iowa: Bloomfield, Centerville, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry
County, Keosauqua, Newton, Red Oak, and Sioux City.

Henry County Historic Preservation Commission received the Special Projects Award for the book, “The Rural Schools of Henry County, Iowa.” This is a comprehensive book assembled by volunteers covering 100 years of rural public education in Henry County. The city of Keosauqua received the Paula Mohr Certified Local Government of the Year award recognizing contributions of former advisor Paula Mohr to Iowa’s CLG program and historic preservation as the first recipient.
“Preservation Iowa, a state-wide non-profit advocate for preservation projects in Iowa, is thrilled
to honor projects and people who truly demonstrate preservation’s power to change the future of
Iowa. These awards honor thousands of volunteer hours and over $120 million of investment in
Iowa’s economy. Without the combination of private funding, historic tax credits, grant awards,
and public dollars, projects like these would be impossible,” commented Bruce Perry, President,
Preservation Iowa.

Sports, 06.01.22

Baseball

New London saw a win over the Danville Bears last night 16-1 scoring 12 runs in the first inning.

Mount Pleasant saw a loss of 1-4 to Fort Madison last night in the first game and a win of 2-1 in the second game.

Winfield Mt. Union saw a loss of 4-6 last night to Wapello.

 

Softball

The Mount Pleasant Panthers saw a loss of 0-12 to Fort Madison last night. Madison Helling pitched 3 innings with 9 runs 3 earned on 5 hits. Ella McNamee hit 1 for 1. This brought their record to 1-2. In the second game against Fort Madison, Panthers saw another loss of 1-11. Ella McNamee pitched for 4 & 2/3 innings with 10 runs, 4 earned on hits. In hitting Bethany Drury 1 for 1, Saige Burchett 1 for 2 RBI, Kynlee White 1 for 2, Savana Walls 1 for 3 scoring a run for the Panthers. This brings their record to 1-3 so far this season.

Winfield Mt. Union saw a loss of 0-10 to Wapello last night.

Nadine Paris

Nadine Paris, 91, of Wapello, passed away on May 30, 2022 at Colonial Manor in Columbus Junction.  Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello.  Private family burial will be held in Harrison Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the funeral home.  Memorials have been established for the Keck Memorial Library and First Presbyterian Church, both in Wapello.  Sympathy messages can by left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

 

Nadine Hope Milligan was born on June 11, 1930 in Wapello, the daughter of Melville Latimer Milligan and Irma Atron (Kiner) Milligan.  Nadine was a 1948 graduate of Wapello High School.  On January 28, 1951 Nadine married Kenneth Carlson, they later divorced.  On May 24, 1965 she was united in marriage to James Paris.  Nadine worked in several county offices including the Clerk of Court.  At her time of retirement, she was working as Wapello Deputy City Clerk.  Nadine enjoyed playing cards, reading Danielle Steele and most of all family gatherings.  She was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello.

 

She will be missed by her children, Candy (Dave) Pugh of Columbus Junction and Rod (Bev) Carlson of Wapello and step-son, Steve (Nancy) Paris of Wapello; grandchildren, Gina (Greg) Rutenbeck, Paula (Dustin) Bliven, Marc (Courtney) Carlson, Kyle (Ali) Carlson and step-grandchildren, Lisa (Ty) Wilson and Jason Paris; as well as 14 great-grandchildren and special nieces, Janice Grimm and Sharon Wood.

 

Nadine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim Paris; one brother, Elmer Milligan and sisters, Eva Williams and Lois Singleton.

Police Looking for Witnesses

On 5-31-22 at approximately 10:40am it was reported that a pedestrian was struck by a black passenger car in the intersection of Adams & Washington Street.  Any witnesses to this incident please contact the Police Department at 319-385-1450.

Daily Jail Count

Henry County Jail

 

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

 

Date:   05-31-2022______

 

   24_    Henry County Inmates

 

   48     Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  72       TOTAL

 

Delpha Elizabeth Wallingford,

Delpha Elizabeth Wallingford, 96, of the New London Specialty Care in New London, formerly of Mount Pleasant, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, May, 29, 2022 in New London.

Born on June 9, 1925, in New Boston, Iowa, the daughter of Harry John and Luella May (Powell) Philp. Delpha married Donald R. Wallingford. He preceded her in death. She later married William C. Swan. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children: Dorothy R. (the late William) Brickey of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Donald R. (Norene) Wallingford of Farmington, Iowa, Dale R. (the late Jacque) Wallingford of Stockton, California, and Doris R. (Michael) Dickey of New London, Iowa. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, with one on the way in July and eleven great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, husbands: Donald R. Wallingford, William C. Swan; daughter-in-law Jacque Wallingford; son-in-law William Brickey; four sisters: Marion L. Hubbard, Evelyn M. Roth, Alice L. McGraw, Dorothy A. Philp in infancy and brother John H. Philp.

Delpha was a former member of Asbury Methodist Church, Big Mound, Iowa, First United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, National Association of Tax Practitioners, American Notary Association and was registered with the IRS. She worked for the Mount Pleasant Public Library as an assistant to the librarian. She founded her accounting and income tax practice, along with working as an accountant for Peterson Incorporation for twenty-nine years. She closed her practice after thirty-three years. Delpha enjoyed her children, grandchildren and visiting at the lake in Minnesota and Canada. She did lots of crocheting and quilting for her family.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Keokuk, with Reverend Larry Wallingford officiating.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

George A. Austin

George A. Austin, 84, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 12:13 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Aspire of Donnellson.

Born on October 5, 1937, in Nora Springs, Iowa, the son of George and Alyce (Leaf) Austin. On July 15, 1961, he married Gayle Fisher.

Survivors include his wife Gayle; daughter: Lori (Jim Vermazen) Mehl of West Point, Iowa; son: Robert Austin of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren Ashley (Eric) Hocker, Daniel (Katelyn) Mehl, Brian (Mersade) Austin-Weischedel; great grandchildren: Brinley Hocker, Brody Hocker, Brycen Mehl, Kinze Mehl, Emily Austin-Weischedel, Rylan Austin-Weischedel and Emmett Austin-Weischedel.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers: Richard, Cortland, Conway and Gerald. His mother and father-in-law Burr and Aola Fisher. Plus sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and son-in-law David Mehl.

George was a member of the Donnellson United Methodist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran, he worked at Armour-Dial for thirty-three years, retiring in 2000. George enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and going to the casino to play slots. He especially enjoyed time with his family.

His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

Family will meet friends from10:00 a.m. to  11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, with Pastor Nancy St. Clair officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Donnellson United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sports, 05.31.22

Baseball

The New London Tigers are scheduled to face the Danville Bears at 5:30 tonight in New London.

Mount Pleasant is scheduled to face Fort Madison tonight at 5:30 at the Mapleleaf Athletic Complex.

Winfield Mount Union is scheduled to face Wapello at 7 p.m. in Wapello tonight.

 

Softball

The Mount Pleasant Panthers faced Columbus in their first outing of the season this past Saturday.  Madison Helling pitched 6 innings for the win with 7 runs 4 earned on 4 hits. Savana Walls 2 for 3, 2 RBI. Emma Starr 2 for 3 with a double, Bethany Drury 0 for 1, with 3 walks and she scored the winning run.

The Panther’s also faced Louisa Muscatine on Saturday where they saw a loss of 4-5. Ella McNamee pitched 4 innings with 5 runs, 1 earned on 6 hits. Savana Walls had 2 base on balls with 2 runs, Jersey Beachy 2 for 3 with a double, Bethany Drury 1 for 2 with a triple, and Madison Helling 2 for 3 3 RBIs.

We’re excited to see the Softball Season the Mount Pleasant Panthers will bring this year.

The Mount Pleasant Panthers are scheduled to return to the field tonight in Mount Pleasant to face Fort Madison at 5:30.

The New London Tigers are scheduled to face Danville in New London this morning at 7 a.m. in New London.

The Winfield Mount Union Wolves are scheduled to play Wapello tonight in Wapello at 7 p.m.