AGENDA
April 5, 2022
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9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
Resolution to Purchase New Salt Shed
9:30 Presentation by Hillcrest Family Services
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee
Kadel Steps into Head Coaching Role
Jake Kadel, who has led the Iowa Wesleyan Men’s and
Women’s Wrestling Teams for the majority of the 2021-2022 season, has officially been named
the new Head Coach of both programs.
Kadel, a New London, Iowa native, led the Iowa Wesleyan Women’s Wrestling Team to a 13th
place finish at the NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Invitational, which took place in
Jamestown, North Dakota, on March 11-12, 2022. Adaugo Nwachukwu became Iowa
Wesleyan’s first NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Champion when she defeated her opponent
13-3 in the 136-pound championship match. Mia Palumbo also saw success by securing the
National Runner-Up spot in the 109-pound weight class. Both Palumbo and Nwachukwu now
garner the title of NAIA All-American.
“I am excited to get the opportunity to lead this program going forward,” said coach Kadel. “I
cannot say enough about the current student-athletes of this program. They are committed to the
success of this program and extremely passionate about Iowa Wesleyan University. I would like
to thank President Plunkett, Derek Zander, and the administration for supporting me through this
transition. I look forward to developing young men and women who will be successful on the
mat and in the classroom.”
Kadel was the assistant coach for Iowa Wesleyan’s Wrestling programs for the inaugural season
of the women’s program and the return season of men’s wrestling since the 1970s. Five Tigers
qualified for the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships during this season.
Alaina Sunlin and Daisy Scholz walked away with fifth and sixth-place finishes, respectively,
along with the title of All-Americans.
Before Iowa Wesleyan, Kadel spent one year as the Assistant Wrestling Coach at St. John’s
Jesuit High School and Academy in Toledo, Ohio. Prior to that, he was a wrestling instructor for
the Hard Drive Performance Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While Coach Kadel was a member of
the University of Iowa Men’s Wrestling Team, he served as a camp counselor at the University
of Iowa Sports Camps in Iowa City, Iowa.
Citizen of the Year Robb Gardner
The highlight of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance Annual Banquet on Thursday evening was the announcement of Robb Gardner as the 2022 Citizen of the Year.
Gardner served on the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Board from 2015-2021 including serving as President in 2018. He is a member of the Noon Rotary Club and is an active member of the Mount Pleasant Athletic Booster Club. He has been a member of the Iowa Wesleyan President’s Advisory Council, St Alphonsus Church Parish Council, and served on presidential search committees for area schools.
Through Gardner’s 13 years of executive leadership at Henry County Health Center and his commitment to the region, he has succeeded in bringing ideas and people together and making things happen. His dedication has resulted in a variety of awards for HCHC, including Top 100 Critical Access Hospital awards, the Outstanding Rural Health Organization of the Year, and Most Wired Hospital awards. This past year, he received one of the Iowa Hospital Association’s highest recognitions, the Excellence in Leadership award.
The Chamber of Commerce has been awarding the Citizen of the Year since 1972 to individuals that live and/or work in the Mount Pleasant area who have had a significant impact on the community through their volunteer and charitable activities. The winner is selected each year by the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Other awards this year included The Fellowship Cup receiving the Humanitarian Award; Melinda Huisinga receiving the Ambassador of the Year; and Lori White as the Volunteer of the Year. This was the 80th Annual Banquet for the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce.
Public Health offering 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster dose
Thw CDC is updating its recommendations to allow certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago to be eligible for another Pfizer or Moderna booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, “Boosters are safe, and people over the age of 50 can now get an additional booster 4 months after their prior dose to increase their protection further. This is especially important for those 65 and older and those 50 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe disease from COVID-19 as they are the most likely to benefit from receiving an additional booster dose at this time.”
Henry County Public Health is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Public Health office (106 N. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant) on Wednesdays from 1-3:30pm, Thursdays from 9am-3:30pm, and on the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 9am-5:30pm. Visit HealthyHenryCounty.org/covid to print your paperwork ahead of time and for more information or call 319-385-0779 during business hours. Follow Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty for regular updates.
Henry County Health Center Foundation Donates New Equipment to HCHC
Henry County Health Center Foundation recently made some significant donations to Henry County Health Center.
Mark Hempen, Foundation Director, announced the gifts of a new truck for the Maintenance Department, a specialized borescope for the Surgical Services Department, and a refrigeration unit for Lab.
“We are so happy to purchase and donate these items to HCHC,” Hempen said. “We are sincerely grateful to the many wonderful donors who have kept HCHC Foundation close to their hearts, and continue to make meaningful gifts time after time.“
In addition, HCHC Foundation continues to plan for their 100th Anniversary Gala event in November 2022. “We’re looking forward to celebrating HCHC’s long and successful history with our donors, associates, members of the community and businesses.”
To find out how you can make a difference for HCHC with a gift or donation, please contact Mark Hempen at hempenm@hchc.org or by calling 319-385-6541.
Catherine “Cathy” Sue Clubb
Catherine “Cathy” Sue Clubb, 60, of Keosauqua passed away at 11:30AM Thursday March 31, 2022 at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua. Visitation with family will be 1:00 to 2:00PM an hour prior to the funeral on Sunday April 3, 2022 at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua. Funeral services will be at 2:00PM on Sunday April 3, 2022 at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua with Pastor Phil Campbell officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service at Pittsburg Cemetery west of Keosauqua. Memorials to Pittsburg Cemetery may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family at 17232 Ivory Road, Keosauqua, IA 52565. Friends may leave condolences online at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com
Cathy was born on April 3, 1961 in Bloomfield to Larry Lee and Carolyn Jane Northup Sedore. She grew up on the family farm near Eldon and graduated from Cardinal High School in the class of 1979. She received her Certified Nursing Aid degree from Indian Hills Community College at Good Samaritan Society in Keosauqua. Cathy married Darrell Clubb on June 22, 1979 in the Eldon Christian Church.
Cathy was an avid member of the Ottumwa Eagles #114, she loved dancing, gardening, her flowers, cooking, baking, her flock of chickens and anything that involved the outdoors, but especially she loved spending time with her family. She had worked in several different office positions in Keosauqua and Fairfield until she was forced to retire in 2002 due to her health. She was still able to enjoy her retirement with Darrell taking riverboat cruises on the Mississippi River and playing with her seven granddaughters, she embraced the name Nana even though she was not old enough to be a grandma.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Darrell, two sons, Jeremy Clubb (Erin) of Fairfield and Brandon Clubb (Ali) of Cantril, a daughter, Bridgette Hintermeister (Brian) of Cedar Rapids, a brother, Jim Sedore of Selma, a sister, Georgia Gustafson (Jerry) of Eldon, seven granddaughters, Harper, Rylee and Maiya Clubb of Fairfield, Brynne Ronan, Felicia and Morgan Wenke of Cedar Rapids and Leah Clubb of Cantril, many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Henry County Solid Waste and Recycle Collection Site Information
Henry County Rural Residential
Solid Waste & Recycle Collection Site
Iowa DNR Permit # 44SDP 09-13P-CCC
Operating Hours
Tuesday thru Thursday 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
Requirements
You must be a Rural Henry County Resident to use this facility and show valid ID.
Holidays Closed
New Year’s Day – Fourth of July – Christmas – Thanksgiving Day
Items Accepted
Household Solid Waste Limit (6) 45 gallon maximum sized bags per week, trash must be brought in a secured manner, not loose.
Recyclables Co-mingled: Cardboard, Magazines, Plastic #1 thru #7, Office paper, Newsprint, Tin & Aluminum cans.
“ALL GLASS MUST BE THROWN IN TRASH”
Other Items: Scrap Metal, Truck & Car Batteries, Medical Sharps (must be secured in a metal or plastic container with lid), Used Oil, Fluorescent Bulbs,
Electronic items, Screened Electronics or CRT’s limited to 2 per year. Automotive and light truck tires limited to 8 per year
Items not Accepted
Commercial or Industrial type waste
Construction or Demolition Waste
Yard Waste
Trees or Shrubs
Smoldering or Hot Loads
Concrete – Rocks – Bricks – Asphalt – Dirt
For assistance, ask attendant. For other questions call WEMIGA WASTE 319-385-4849.
Special Clean – Up Dates
Special Bulk Clean-up Collection Dates
First Friday & Saturday of April each year
First Friday & Saturday of October each year
Items Accepted during Special Bulk Clean-up Dates
Couches, Chairs, Tables, 6 ft. lengths of Rolled Carpet must be taped or tied into rolls, Beds, Mattresses, Box springs, Toy’s and misc. Household items.
Items not Accepted
NO EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
Commercial or Industrial type waste
Construction or Demolition Waste
Yard Waste
Trees or Shrubs
Smoldering materials or Hot Loads
Concrete – Rocks – Bricks – Asphalt – Dirt
Robb Gardner Citizen of the Year!
Beyond overseeing the operation of the local hospital, Robb Gardner has left his mark on this community. He was recognized for this at the 80th Annual Banquet of the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce as the Citizen of the Year. Other awards presented Thursday evening….
Humanitarian Award-The Fellowship Cup
Ambassador of the Year-Melinda Huisinga
The Chamber’s pick for Volunteer of the Year-Lori White
2021 Chamber Board President Jennifer Moutrie passed the gavel to Meg Richtman.