A semi pulling a trailer crashed into the front of a St. Paul, Iowa business early this morning. The driver was killed and a passenger was transported to the hospital. No one was in the business at the time. The incident occurred at the t-intersection in St. Paul which is the intersection of 205th Avenue and 130th Street. The intersection had to be partially closed and law enforcement has requested people avoid the area while the investigation and clean-up continue. The Lee County Sheriff’s office has not yet released all the details.
Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda
AGENDA
January 6, 2022
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
9:00 Monthly Department Head Meeting
9:45 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
10:00 Jim Becker – Approval of Riverbend Acres Subdivision
Joe Buffington – Approval of Subdivision of Lot 1, Conrad-Lauer Subdivision
10:15 Approve Construction Evaluation Resolution for 2022
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over
The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
“Many of us can’t wait to get out on the ice each winter,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of fisheries for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Ice fishing is a fun, inexpensive activity for anglers of all ages to get outdoors and avoid cabin fever.”
The DNR recommends a minimum of four inches of clear ice for fishing and at least five inches for snowmobiles and ATVs.
“Check ice thickness as you make your way to your favorite fishing spot,” Larscheid said. “Ice conditions change constantly and its thickness can vary across the lake. Trust your instincts – if the ice does not look right, don’t go out.”
A blanket of snow on top of an ice-covered lake insulates the ice, slowing the growth of ice and hiding potential hazards or weak spots. River ice is 15 percent weaker than lake ice. Ice with a bluish color is safer than clear ice. Avoid slushy or honey-combed ice and stay away from dark spots on the ice. Don’t walk into areas where the snow cover looks discolored.
Safety Tips on the Ice
- No ice is 100 percent safe.
- New ice is usually stronger than old ice.
- Don’t go out alone – if the worst should happen, someone will be there to call for help or to help rescue.
- Let someone know where you are going and when you will return.
- Check ice thickness as you go out – there could be pockets of thin ice or places where ice recently formed.
- Avoid off-colored snow or ice. It is usually a sign of weakness.
- The insulating effect of snow slows down the freezing process.
- Bring along these basic items to help keep you safe: hand warmers, ice cleats to help prevent falls, ice picks (wear around your neck) to help you crawl out of the water if you fall in, a life jacket, a floating safety rope, a whistle to call for help, a basic first aid kit and extra dry clothes including a pair of gloves.
Media Contact: Joe Larscheid, Chief of Fisheries, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 515-201-3376.
Prep Wrestling: IAWrestle Rankings Released
KILJ — The latest IAWrestle rankings have been released and there are multitudes of area wrestlers featured in this week’s poll.
Starting in Class 1A, New London remained No. 7 in this week’s team rankings with three ranked wrestlers in the poll.
Of course headlining the Tigers is No. 1 ranked 126-pounder Marcel Lopez. The three-time defending state champion, Lopez recently committed to SIU-Edwardsville for his collegiate choice.
His brother Dominic checks in at No. 3 this week at 152-pounds behind only Wyatt Reisz of Logan-Magnolia and Gabe McGeough of MFL-MarMac.
Junior Josh Glendening is No. 6 in this weeks poll at 182.
Glendening is gunning for his third straight trip to Wells Fargo Arena later this winter.
WACO freshman Louden Huisenga is beginning to get noticed for his incredible varsity debut. Huisenga is No. 10 in the talented 145-pound rankings this week.
Teammate Jonah Clark is the No. 6 ranked grappler at 220-pounds, as well.
Mediapolis star 138-pounder Quinten Aney is No. 4 this week at 138-pounds. He is looking for a medal in back-to-back years for the Bulldogs at the state tournament.
In Class 2A, Notre Dame is No. 3 this week with a robust seven ranked wrestlers in the poll. The Nikes are spearheaded by 132-pound Mount Pleasant native Blaine Frazier, who has been otherworldly in his senior season.
Frazier already has a win over last year’s champion McKinley Robbins. Frazier defeated the Greene County grappler in this year’s Cliff Keen Invitational. Robbins checks in at No. 2 this week.
C.J. Walrath is also No. 1 — albeit at 182-pounds. Walrath looks poised to make a ton of noise at the Well later this winter.
Winfield-Mount Union/Columbus Community 120-pounder Lane Scorpil is No. 2 this week. It appears he’s on a collision course with Webster City stalwart Cam Phetxoumphone, who is No. 1.
Prep Wrestling: Mount Pleasant at North Mahaska; Other Area Bouts
KILJ — The Mount Pleasant wrestling team will be back on the mat for the first time in the New Year when they travel to North Mahaska today for a nonconference quad.
Also trekking to Mahaska will be Iowa Valley and Sigourney.
Wrestling will get underway at North Mahaska High School at 6:00 p.m.
Other area bouts tonight:
- Mediapolis, Keokuk at Fairfield (6:00 p.m.)
- Winfield-Mount Union/Columbus Community, WACO, Fort Madison at Washington (6:00 p.m.)
College Football: Iowa’s Moss Returning to Iowa City
Iowa City — All-American defensive back Riley Moss has announced his intentions to return to Iowa City for one more season using his last year of eligibility.
Moss took to social media to announce his decision.
The Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, the Ankeny native has made 25 starts for the Hawkeyes in his time with the program.
Moss accrued 39 tackles, five pass breakups, four picks and scored two touchdowns a season ago.
He was widely projected as anywhere from a 2nd to 4th round selection in April’s NFL Draft.
Women’s College Basketball: Clark, Joens Named to Wooden List
KILJ — A pair of in-state stars were named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 yesterday.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and Ashley Joens of Iowa State were both honored.
Clark is fourth in the country in points and assists per game, while also chipping in with 7.1 rebounds per game.
Joens is averaging a double-double for Bill Fennelly’s group, pouring 21 points and 10 boards per game.
The No. 22 Hawkeyes will host Northwestern tonight, while the 12th ranked Cyclones went on the road and dispatched No. 23 Oklahoma 81-71 last night.
Sports, Thursday, January 6th
Prep Wrestling: IAWrestle Rankings Released:
The latest IAWrestle rankings have been released and there are multitudes of area wrestlers featured in this week’s poll.
Starting in Class 1A, New London remained No. 7 in this week’s team rankings with three ranked wrestlers in the poll.
Of course headlining the Tigers is No. 1 ranked 126-pounder Marcel Lopez. The three-time defending state champion, Lopez recently committed to SIU-Edwardsville for his collegiate choice.
His brother Dominic checks in at No. 3 this week at 152-pounds behind only Wyatt Reisz of Logan-Magnolia and Gabe McGeough of MFL-MarMac.
Junior Josh Glendening is No. 6 in this weeks poll at 182.
Glendening is gunning for his third straight trip to Wells Fargo Arena later this winter.
WACO freshman Louden Huisenga is beginning to get noticed for his incredible varsity debut. Huisenga is No. 10 in the talented 145-pound rankings this week.
Teammate Jonah Clark is the No. 6 ranked grappler at 220-pounds, as well.
Mediapolis star 138-pounder Quinten Aney is No. 4 this week at 138-pounds. He is looking for a medal in back-to-back years for the Bulldogs at the state tournament.
In Class 2A, Notre Dame is No. 3 this week with a robust seven ranked wrestlers in the poll. The Nikes are spearheaded by 132-pound Mount Pleasant native Blaine Frazier, who has been otherworldly in his senior season.
Frazier already has a win over last year’s champion McKinley Robbins. Frazier defeated the Greene County grappler in this year’s Cliff Keen Invitational. Robbins checks in at No. 2 this week.
C.J. Walrath is also No. 1 — albeit at 182-pounds. Walrath looks poised to make a ton of noise at the Well later this winter.
Winfield-Mount Union/Columbus Community 120-pounder Lane Scorpil is No. 2 this week. It appears he’s on a collision course with Webster City stalwart Cam Phetxoumphone, who is No. 1.
Prep Wrestling: Mount Pleasant at North Mahaska; Other Area Bouts:
The Mount Pleasant wrestling team will be back on the mat for the first time in the New Year when they travel to North Mahaska today for a nonconference quad.
Also trekking to Mahaska will be Iowa Valley and Sigourney.
Wrestling will get underway at North Mahaska High School at 6:00 p.m.
Other area bouts tonight:
- Mediapolis, Keokuk at Fairfield (6:00 p.m.)
- Winfield-Mount Union/Columbus Community, WACO, Fort Madison at Washington (6:00 p.m.)
College Football: Iowa’s Moss Returning to Iowa City:
All-American defensive back Riley Moss has announced his intentions to return to Iowa City for one more season using his last year of eligibility.
Moss took to social media to announce his decision.
The Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, the Ankeny native has made 25 starts for the Hawkeyes in his time with the program.
Moss accrued 39 tackles, five pass breakups, four picks and scored two touchdowns a season ago.
He was widely projected as anywhere from a 2nd to 4th round selection in April’s NFL Draft.
Women’s College Basketball: Clark, Joens Named to Wooden List:
A pair of in-state stars were named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 yesterday.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and Ashley Joens of Iowa State were both honored.
Clark is fourth in the country in points and assists per game, while also chipping in with 7.1 rebounds per game.
Joens is averaging a double-double for Bill Fennelly’s group, pouring 21 points and 10 boards per game.
The No. 22 Hawkeyes will host Northwestern tonight, while the 12th ranked Cyclones went on the road and dispatched No. 23 Oklahoma 81-71 last night.