Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office
1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:30pm on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, to review/discuss:
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome
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From Sioux City to Muscatine, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (IDCA) is investing in projects to preserve the state’s historical assets. The department announced Tuesday it has awarded $118,626 in grants for 14 historic preservation projects through the IDCA’s State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government program. One of those projects is in the KILJ listening area. Louisa County Historic Preservation Commission will receive $2,872. The commission will use the grant to hire a preservation professional to nominate the Fairview Community Church in Wapello to the National Register of Historic Places. Iowa has one of the largest Certified Local Government programs in the country, with 90 cities and counties that rely on this state-local partnership for training and technical assistance to stabilize historic neighborhoods and revitalize downtowns. Through this program, the State Historic Preservation Office collaborates with local governments on preserving historic properties, establishing historic preservation commissions, and enacting supportive local codes and ordinances.
These awards are available to students using a wide variety of criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, program of study, and county of residence, among others.
“You don’t have to be at the top of the class or have extreme financial need to qualify,” explained SCC Foundation Executive Director Val Giannettino. “If you want to go to SCC, there’s a high chance that you will qualify for at least one scholarship. And, even better, you just have to apply once and we’ll find the scholarship that’s right for you.”
The first deadline for high school seniors to submit their applications is March 15.
“We really encourage high school seniors to submit their scholarship applications by the first deadline,” Giannettino stressed. “This will give students the best chance at earning the most awards.”
However, anyone can apply for scholarships at any time through June 1.
The thought of filling out an application can be daunting for many, but Giannettino urged applicants to approach the task with confidence.
“Don’t be intimidated by the process. Just be prepared.”
That means completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submitting the most recent school transcript or high school equivalency scores, contacting someone to write a letter of recommendation, and writing an essay.
“Applicants shouldn’t be nervous about the essay,” Giannettino went on. “We want to know their story. This is their chance to tell the selection committee all about themselves.”
She said having the opportunity to get to know each applicants’ story helps the selection committee connect students with the right scholarships.
“We want to help as many students as possible. The better we know them, the easier it is to match them with scholarships.”
The application takes about an hour to complete. Giannettino said that one hour could result in thousands of dollars in scholarships. “It could be the most valuable investment of an hour you’ll ever make,” she smiled.
For help completing the FAFSA, students can contact Shawn Hopper, educational outreach advisor, at shopper@scciowa.edu or (319) 208-5026. Contact the SCC Foundation Office with questions about scholarships at (319) 208-5065.
The Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded to a fire alarm going off on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus at about 11:14 Tuesday morning. The alarm was going off on the second floor of what is known as ST Hall. There was also a report of smoke in the dorm. Firefighters arrived on the scene to discover a steam radiator leak in one of the rooms. The value was turned off and the firefighters were able to return to the station after about 10 minutes.
Theodore R. “Ted” Hart, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 28, 2022, in Jacksonville, North Carolina where he was visiting one of his sons.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant with his sons Pastor Jim Hart and Pastor Tony Hart officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Mills Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 5 to 8 p.m. that evening. The family will also receive friends at the church from noon until service time on Friday. Memorials may be directed to the Federation of the Blind in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.
Wayland City Council meets February 2 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall
1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of January 19, 2022
b. Bills for Payment/CD Renewal
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks 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.
4. Unfinished Business
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5. New Business
a. Res. 2022-02 “A Resolution Approving Wage Increase for Police Chief”
b. Bid Review and Award for Cash Rent Farm and/or Hay Land
c. Consider Quote for Protective Epoxy Flooring in Water Plant
6. Building Permits – non
(February 1, 2022) – “Iowans entered 601 photos in the Keep Iowa Beautiful annual photo contest,” said Kevin Techau, Keep Iowa Beautiful Executive Director. “There were five categories to enter your favorite photo reflecting what makes you proud to be an Iowan and capturing the beauty and spirit of Iowa.”
The 1st place winners were recently judged for the Robert D. Ray Best of Show winners. “Photography was one of my Dad’s favorite pastimes,” said Randi Ray. “When he was governor he was so proud of Iowans and their efforts to make Iowa a great place to live. Congratulations to this year’s Robert D. Ray Best of Show Award winners,” she added.
The Robert D. Ray Best of Show winners:
1st Place and awarded $500 was Sharon Scarff of Wayland. Photo “Snake Alley in Bloom.”
2nd Place and awarded $250 was Wilford Yoder of Iowa City. Photo “Cutting & Stacking Oat Bundles.”
3rd Place and awarded $100 was William Beardsley of Estherville. Photo “Take Off.”
