Late Wednesday afternoon Iowa Wesleyan University issued the following statement addressing an incident that occurred April 12.  A Mount Pleasant teen was shot during a large fight that involved several University students that occurred along the north edge of the local campus…..

Something like this happening near campus is alarming and unusual, and having our own students involved in some way is certainly inconsistent with the welcoming, safe and inclusive environment we work hard to create and foster here at Iowa Wesleyan. While these acts of violence are common elsewhere, they do not happen here at Iowa Wesleyan or in Mount Pleasant. Sadly, we witnessed an act of unnecessary violence and experienced the fear that comes with having our safety compromised.

We are taking steps to provide safety and comfort to our students who were surprised and upset by last night’s events. The five students who were criminally charged related to this incident will be addressed through our university’s student code of conduct process.

The university is fully cooperating with law enforcement and any further questions regarding this incident, including the names of individuals arrested and their specific charges, should be referred to the Mt. Pleasant Police Department. 

RE: Shots fired call UPDATE

On 4/12/22 at approximately 20:33 hours, the Mt Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to the W Broad St. and N Jackson St area for a call of a large fight. While enroute officers were notified of shots fired.

As a result of the investigation the following people have been charged:

Decobi Davis age 19 formerly from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. –

Reckless Use of a Firearm resulting in serious injury, a Class C felony and Participating in a Riot, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

Joseph McNeese age 19, formerly of Texas,- Participating in a Riot, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

James Williams age 21, formerly of Chicago IL,- Participating in a Riot, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

De’kunta Mason Jr age 19, formerly of New Orleans, LA, -Disorderly Conduct a simple Misdemeanor

J’cauri Morris age 19, formerly of Houston, TX. -Disorderly Conduct a simple Misdemeanor

Vernell Trent age 18 of Mt Pleasant. – Disorderly Conduct a simple Misdemeanor

There will also be four local juveniles charged with Disorderly Conduct a simple Misdemeanor.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The investigation is still ongoing and there is no concern for public safety. There will be further follow up and more charges may be forthcoming.

There is numerous video footage that has been turned in. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Mt Pleasant PD.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Mt Pleasant PD at 319 385-1450.

AGENDA

April 14, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

9:00 Caleb Waters, Conservation Monthly Update

9:25 Resolution to Update Zoning Fees

9:30 3 Public Hearings & 3 1^st Readings to Amend

3 Sections of Zoning Ordinance

10:00 Rich McNamee Regarding Opt-out Policy

10:30 Paul Greufe, HR Consultant

Discussion & Possible Action

On Policy and Procedure

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

At 4:28 PM Tuesday April 12 the Burlington Fire Department was dispatched to Gulfport,
IL for a motor-vehicle accident with 2 trapped inside the vehicle. Firefighters arrived 3 minutes
later and found bystanders on scene with one vehicle on it’s top in a drainage ditch inside the
village of Gulfport. The drainage ditch was filled with water, submerging over half of the
vehicle. Firefighters entered the water to make access to the vehicle and found 1 victim and 1
dog inside of the submerged vehicle. Firefighters successfully removed the dog and continued to
work to gain access to the entrapped victim. At 4:46, firefighters removed the victim successfully
and initiated CPR.
Prior to departing the scene, the victim regained consciousness and patient care was transferred
to Medforce Aeromedical Transport. The victim’s name and final condition are not being
released at this time. The dog was left in the care of Henderson County’s Animal Control officer.
The family of the victim and the owners of the dog have been notified.
Eleven Burlington firefighters responded to the call including two off-duty fire officers that were
present at Central Station at the time of call. Medforce Aeromedical, Burlington Police,
Henderson County Sheriff’s, and Gladstone Fire Departments assisted with the response. No first
responders were injured.

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:   04-13-2022______

   27       Henry County Inmates

   44       Out of County Contract Inmates              

  71       TOTAL

WINFIELD – MT. UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Budget Public Hearing and Regular Board  Meeting

TENTATIVE AGENDA ~ LIBRARY, W-MU 6:00 p.m. ~ April 13, 2022

1. Call to Order for Public Hearing
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
4. Consider 2022-23 Budget
5. Adjournment

1. Call to Order for Regular Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
4. Consent Agenda

D1.  Minutes, Bills, Financial Reports

D2.  Personnel Hirings/Resignations

1. Reports

E1.  Elementary/Curriculum

E2.  Secondary/HS Art Club Trip

E3.  Superintendent

1. General Business

F1.  Consider Art Club Field Trip

F2.  Consider Mowing Bids

F3.  Consider Sale of School Bus

F4.  Consider SCC Agreement

F5.  Consider Shared Superintendent Agreement with Columbus CSD

F6.  Exempt Session per IC 20.17(3) and 21.9.

F7.  Consider Certified Staff Salaries and Benefits for 2022-23

F8.  Consider Classified Staff Wages and Other Salaries and Benefits for 2022-23

F9.  Consider FMLA Guidelines

F10.  Consider Early Retirement Policy

F11.  Closed Session for Confidential Records (IA Code 21.5(1)(a)

F12.  Consider Open Enrollment Request

1. Adjournment

Shots fired call UPDATE

On 4/12/22 at approximately 20:33 hours, the Mt Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to the W Broad St. and N Jackson St area for a call of a large fight. While enroute officers were notified of shots fired.

The initial investigation determined that numerous people had been fighting (20 plus). At some point a handgun was displayed and eventually shot, striking an 18 year old local victim. The victim was transported to the hospital and later released with minor injuries.

Due to the proximity and concern, an Iowa Wesleyan University dorm room was placed on lock down and searched. Two suspects were identified and one was quickly located. The other one was found a short time later. They were both taken into custody and eventually transported to the Henry County Jail. They were both charged with Participating in a riot, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

The investigation is still ongoing and there is no concern for public safety. There will be further follow up and more charges will be forthcoming.

There is numerous video footage that has been turned in. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Mt Pleasant PD.

There will be more information being released later.

The Mt Pleasant PD was assisted by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, New London PD, Iowa State Patrol, Washington Tactical Response team, Probation and Parole, Winfield PD, Iowa Wesleyan University, and Mt Pleasant Community School District.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Mt Pleasant PD at 319 385-1450.