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.
Henry County Jail
Date: 03-08-2022______
25 Henry County Inmates
56 Out of County Contract Inmates
81 TOTAL
The Winfield Fine Arts Departments are gearing up for their annual Cafe Concert. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 19th at 7:00 PM in the big gym. The theme for this year’s concert is “Decades”, and will feature music from different decades of the 20th century. There should be some familiar tunes for everyone! There will be performances by 6th thru 12th grade Choir members, 7th thru 12th grade band members, jazz band, speech team members, and works on display by WMU art students. Additionally, there will be a bake sale and art sale in the lobby. Tickets for this fun event are $10 for table seating with dessert for adults, $7 for table seating for students, and $5 for bleacher seating for all ages. If you have questions or would like to purchase tickets, please contact Mrs. Pogmore at 257-7700 extension 128 or Mrs. Eichelberger at 257-7700 extension 127.
Richard (Dick) Wick, 89, of New London, died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington. He was born May 5, 1932, in Mt. Pleasant to Dale McClure and Marie Ida Vandersnick Wick. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and was of the Catholic faith. On January 10, 1953 he married Marilyn Joyce Nelson in Mt. Pleasant; recently celebrating 69 years of marriage.
He worked at IAAP, sold Moorman feed, and was a die-hard Sunbeam Bread salesman; but the love of his working life was helping Larry Reid farm and later, Joe Lounsbury. He served in the National Guard and the Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Dick and Marilyn very much enjoyed their extensive travels over the years. He was a quiet, stubborn, loveable man who recently tolerated two and a half years of pain and isolation. He will be profoundly missed but finished with his suffering.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Michelle (David) McIntyre of Danville and Cheryl (Danny) Parks of New London; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; sister Nancy McDowell; daughter-in-law Pam Wick; sister-in-law Diana Wick Hardy; and brother-in-law Larry Meagher. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons Tony and Michael; daughter Melanie Boyd; sister Eileen Meagher; and brother Robert Wick.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a private inurnment at Burge Cemetery will be held at a later date. A Celebration of Life will begin at 3:00 PM Friday, March 11, 2022 at New London VFW Post #7641. Memorials in his honor have been established for New London Fire and Rescue or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Sunday at about 4:15 pm the Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded to a call at 705 W. King Drive. An exhaust fan in a bathroom caught fire. The fire spread to the attic insulation. A section of the ceiling and insulation had to be removed by the fire crew so the smoldering fire could be extinguished. Two engines and nine firefighters were on the scene for about 45 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Mini Dance Marathon Fundraiser In Memory of Mason Roberts
Mason Matthew Roberts fought a brave, 9-month battle with a very rare disease known as Kaposiform Lymphangiomatosis (KLA). Sadly, Mason passed away on April 30, 2020. However, throughout the 9-month battle, Mason spent a great deal of time in the University of Iowa Hospital. U of I Dance Marathon had a huge part of his life. The volunteers that are a part of Dance Marathon were there to play video games, watch movies, play cards, or just hang out with Mason to break up the day for him. Not only did the volunteers do this for Mason for all the time he was in the hospital, but also every other patient on the 11th floor (pediatric oncology in-patient unit). This fundraiser is a way to give back to Dance Marathon after all they have done for our family.
MOUNT PLEASANT— There are exciting things happening at our state capitol and the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance would like to invite you to hear the latest from Senator Jeff Reichman and State Representative Joe Mitchell.
The breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 am – 10:00 am at the Masonic Lodge, 206 N. Main. Following the legislators’ remarks and questions from the Chamber, we will open the floor for questions from the audience. This event is open to the public and reservations are not necessary.
The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance exists to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents through economic growth. The Chamber consists of 340 businesses, organizations and individual members. For more information about the breakfast, please call Kristi Perry at 385-3101 or email kristi@mpiowa.org.
The Henry County Conservation Board will hold their March 2022 Board meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 5:30 pm in the classroom of the Oakland Mills Nature Center. Items on the agenda will include: Foot Bridge Renovation Update, Grant Opportunities, Equipment Rental Rate Discussion, Director Update, and Naturalist Report. Please contact the conservation department if you have any questions, 319-986-5067.
AGENDA
March 8, 2022
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
9:30 Resolution Authorizing Issuance & Levying a Tax
For $600,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes Series 2022A
10:00 Public Hearing for Henry County FY23 Budget
Motion Approving Wage Increases for FY23
Resolution Approving FY23 Budget and Certification of Taxes
Resolution for Appropriation of Funds for FY23
10:30 Public Hearing for General Obligation Bond 2022A for
Buildings at the Secondary Road Department
Approve Resolution for General Obligation Bond 2022A
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
March 10, 2022
No Meeting Due to ISAC School
