United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa announces the times and locations her staff will hold mobile office hours across the Second District during the month of May. Staff will be available to answer questions and assist Iowans by facilitating casework with the federal government. Staff can help with issues related to Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, veterans’ benefits, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs. Here is the schedule for locations in the KILJ listening area. May 17 office hours will be held from 11:00am – 12:00pm in the Washington City Hall Council Chambers. In Henry County from 1:00 – 2:00pm in the Winfield City Hall, Council Chambers. And in Wapello at the Louisa County Community Services Building from 3 to 4 pm. On May 18th Mobile office hours will be held from 9:00 – 10:00am at the Mediapolis City Hall. In Lee County from 11:00am – 12:00pm at the West Point Public Library. From 1:00 – 2:00pm at the Van Buren County Courthouse in Keosauqua and in Jefferson County from 3:00 – 4:00pm at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairfield. Those unable to attend can always reach out to the Congresswoman’s offices in Ottumwa at 641-244-7020 and Davenport at 563-232-0930 for assistance.
Celebrate Beef and the Beef Industry During Beef Month
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Iowa. Iowa is a major beef producing state with more than 3.85 million head of cattle and calves as of January 1, 2022. Each year, roughly 20,000 beef cattle operations generate more than $7 billion of economic activity in the state. Iowa is also a leader in the export of value-added agriculture products, shipping high-quality Iowa beef to other countries around the world. During “Beef Month,” the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association invites producers and consumers across the state to join their efforts in sharing how Iowa cattlemen feed a growing population, while stewarding the land, water and natural resources.
Jimmy E. Benedict
Jimmy E. Benedict, 85, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 10:26 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
He was born on July 29, 1936, in Farmington, Iowa, the son of Russell Newton and LaVanchie Marie (Bartholomew) Benedict. On January 21, 1962, he married Freda Mae Riley at Bonaparte Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on November 11, 2020.
Survivors include his daughter: Sandra (Lonnie) Turner of Farmington, Iowa; two grandchildren: Meagon Alyse Turner of Iowa City, Iowa, Austin James (fiancé Kensee) Turner of Fairfield, Iowa; great grandchild: Novalyn Grace Turner, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Freda; daughter Carrie Jo Benedict; brother Joe Benedict; sister Pasty Ann McManis; niece Debbie Benedict Polson and nephews Joe McManis and Michael McManis, and several cousins.
Jim worked as a supervisor for Iowa Prison Industries in Fort Madison, IA, Kaiser Agra Center, and Fruehauf Corporation. He was a United States Navy veteran and served as a boatswain’s mate. He was a member of the Farmington American Legion for over fifty years and a former member of the Farmington Jaycees and Farmington Fire Department. Jim was an avid arrowhead and mushroom hunter. He enjoyed living on the farm, fishing, bird hunting, and baseball. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play sports.
Visitation will be from noon to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, with family meeting friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington with Pastor Larry Shipley officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington with full military rites by the Farmington American Legion.
Memorials may be made to the Farmington Ball Association or Farmington American Legion.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.
May 2, 2022 – May 8, 2022
05/02/22
Addison Field
05/02/22
Mark Hayes
05/02/22
Judy Davison
05/02/22
Shael Styron
05/02/22
Emma Szewczyk
05/03/22
Jaymisen Rich
05/03/22
Sadie Martin
05/03/22
Sherry Mills
05/03/22
Kecia Truss
05/04/22
Thaun Baccam
05/04/22
John Lance
05/04/22
Louis Schimmelpfennig
05/04/22
Hunter Moeller
05/05/22
Deb Mabeus
05/05/22
Karen Hassell
05/05/22
Dalton Church (18)
05/05/22
Carson Vantiger (10)
05/05/22
Natasha Thornton
05/06/22
Gradon Rodgers
05/06/22
Caleb & Mikayla Davis (5)
05/07/22
Adalyn Anderson
05/07/22
Kelly Mabeus
05/07/22
Doug Barcus
05/07/22
Larry Prior (82)
05/08/22
Alissa Alexander
05/08/22
Becky Calhoun
05/08/22
Flint Wilson
05/08/22
Boden Lehman
Danville City Council Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
Monday, May 2, 2022
Order of business, regular session
Danville City Council, Danville City Hall
NOTE: The regular session may be conducted electronically
as allowed by Iowa Code 21.8
Citizen comments: Comments must be directed to the subject under consideration. The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of the citizen comments. Citizens making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further comment before the Council during the meeting.
- Call to order, 6:00 p.m..
- Accept or amend the agenda.
- Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding city business. The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to City business, including items on this agenda. You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks to five minutes 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.
- Jarred Lassiter from SE IA Regional Planning to review the STBG application submitted fall of 2021. Action if needed.
- Review of the city’s current 2021/2022 city budget to determine if a budget amendment would be required. Action by council if needed.
- Fire Chief/Building Inspector report – action by council if needed.
- Approval of building permits.
- City Electrician report.
- Update on ongoing projects. Action if needed.
- Public Works written report.
- Review of proposal from LL Pelling for street seal coating for 2022. Action if needed.
- Review of asphalt proposals for street work. Action if needed.
- Approval of written report.
- Approval of consent agenda.
- Council minutes of April 18, 2022.
- Payment of bills.
- Council reports and correspondence.
- Adjournment. The next regular session of the Danville City Council is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2022, Danville City Hall, 6:00 p.m..
Work session of the Danville City Council to review/discuss any ongoing/future city projects. No action will be taken during this work session.
Debbie Diane Schenkelberg
Debbie Diane Schenkelberg, 59, of Packwood passed away at 4:28AM Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her home. In accordance with her wishes her body has been cremated. There will a celebration of Debbie’s life held at a later date to be anounced.
Visitation will open at 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield. The family will be present at the visitation from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials in Debbie’s honor may be made to Hospice Compassus of Washington or to the Richland Pink Party, and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at P.O. Box 189, Fairfield, IA 52556. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Debbie was born on July 17, 1962 in Fairfield, Iowa to Kenneth “Don” and Connie J. (Woolums) Snakenberg. She grew up in Packwood and graduated from Pekin High School in 1980. Debbie married Greg Vorhies, and they later divorced. They had two beautiful children together.
She worked for many years at Walmart and Books are Fun both in Fairfield. In 2009, she moved to Colorado and returned shortly after her mother became ill. On her return from Colorado, she moved to North Liberty and worked at the DuPont plant in Cedar Rapids. In 2017, Debbie moved to South Dakota, and worked for Hubbell Feeds. She was diagnosed with cancer for a second time in 2020, and moved back to Packwood to be closer to family.
Debbie loved her family and friends dearly. She cherished being able to spend time with them. She enjoyed tending to her plants, flowers, and watching the hummingbirds to help her pass the time. She was dedicated to walking in the footsteps of Jesus. Her faith was strong and it helped her through all of the tough times.
Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Brandi Vorhies of Des Moines; a son, Bryce Vorhies of Fairfield; her father, Kenneth “Don” Snakenberg of Packwood; a brother, Randy (Laurie) Snakenberg of Center Point; nieces and nephews, Lexi, Jacob, Maci and Lucas Snakenberg; her beloved dog, Jax; and her granddogs Knox and Alinea.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie Snakenberg, a brother, Allen Loren Snakenberg, and all four of her grandparents.
The family wants to give a heartfelt thank you to Marty Chandler, Washington Hospice Compassus, and all of her friends who helped out during this trying time.
Drake Relays: Brumbaugh Wins Again, Other Results
Des Moines — Jadan Brumbaugh is now a two-time Drake Relays champion.
Brumbaugh clinched yet another gold medal yesterday when she rolled through the shot put field.
The Iowa State recruit lead the 24-person group with a toss of 47 feet, 7 inches.
Sydney Eggena placed second with a throw five feet short of Brumbaugh.
Brumbaugh will now set her sights on another state championship, which would give Mount Pleasant their third straight state champion in the event — going back to Lexie Magnani.
Winfield-Mount Union senior Jobey Malone also competed in the shot put. Malone finished 19th with a throw of 36 feet, 1 inch.
Mount Pleasant senior Will Davidson placed 13th in the long jump. Davidson’s best jump was 20 feet, 11.75 inches.
Southeast Polk junior Abu Sama was the champion. Sama soared 23 feet, 11 inches.
Former Mount Pleasant youth Kole Becker — now of Lisbon — placed second in the event. Becker went 23 feet, 3.25 inches.
In the discus, New London senior Carter Allen finished 15th.
Allen, who was a state medalist in the shot and discus in Class 1A last year, went 151 feet for the Tigers.
Allen scratched on his first two throws before hitting the 15th best mark.
Indianola senior Walker Whalen finished 1st with a toss of 191 feet, 5 inches.
Prep Track: Panther Boys Fifth at Tulip Time Relays; Girls Runner Up
Pella — The Mount Pleasant boys’ track team scored 94 points good for a 5th place finish at the Tulip Time Coed Relays yesterday in Pella.
Pella won the event with Pella Christina and Southeast Polk rounding out the top three.
Panther freshman Avin Truong has continued his ascent into stardom, winning the long jump with a spring of 21 feet, 1 inch.
Isaac Jerrell scored well for Mount Pleasant, finishing 6th in the discus (121 feet, 11 inches) and 4th in the shot put (47 feet, 6 inches).
Morgan Van Nyhuis went 18.31 in the 110m hurdles, for fourth. Bowen Davis placed 6th in the hurdles.
On the girls’ side, Scott Lamm’s group poured in 150 team points good for a runner up finish.
Pella won the meet with 221.5 points. Newton was third.
Abby Blint won the 3000m run, clocking in with a time of 11:33.23. She also won the 400m hurdles, going 1:11.05.
Sophomore Elsie Lange finished second in the 400m dash, crossing the finish line in 1:04.23.
Alyssa Dascher placed second in the discus with a throw of 104 feet, 5 inches while also winning the shot put with a meet best of 34 feet, 9 inches.