Hubert J. Greiner

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at 12:14 pm CDT

Hubert J. Greiner, age 74, of Keota, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at Keota Health Care Center.
Hubert was born March 11, 1947, in Ottumwa, to James and Darlene (Clarahan) Greiner. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul School and graduated from Keota High School in 1966. Hubert served in the Army Reserves from 1966 until 1972. On September 7, 1974, he married Melissia Laffoon at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. A lifelong resident of Keokuk County, Hubert farmed in the Talleyrand area. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Keokuk County Cattlemen and Limousin Association. Hubert especially enjoyed raising Limousin cattle and being active in 4-H.
Survivors include his wife: Melissia of Keota; four children: James Greiner of Keota, Ginny (Jeff) Plucar of Belle Plaine, Jeremiah (Anna) Greiner of Mt. Pleasant and Josh (Sarah) Greiner of Keota; eight grandchildren; four sisters: Janice (Ray) Doud of Chicago, Illinois, Linda (Terry) Powers of Ottumwa, Joyce (Chuck) Dayton of Marion and Marlene Greiner of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers: Eugene (Karen) Greiner of Keota, Leon (Toni) Greiner of Keota and Marion (Lisa) Greiner of North Carolina and brother-in-law: Don Rowland of Albia. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Diane Rowland.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Holy Trinity Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota, with Rev. Robert Lathrop presiding. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Powell Funeral Home in Keota, where there will be a vigil service at 7:00.

A general memorial fund has been established. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Hubert and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Robert McElhinney

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 11:10 pm CDT

Robert McElhinney, 70, of Morning Sun, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services in Morning Sun.  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church.  Burial will be in the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery with military honors.  Memorials may be directed to the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church or the Morning Sun American Legion in memory of Robert.  Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

 

Robert William McElhinney was born on December 13, 1951, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of William Earnest and Harriet Elizabeth (Kreiner) McElhinney.  He was a 1970 graduate of Mediapolis High School.  Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Robert was self-employed as a contractor.  Robert was a member of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church, serving as a Deacon, Morning Sun American Legion #112 and a past member of the Louisa County Saddle Club.  He enjoyed horses, taking teams to many parades and driving competitions, reading, teasing his nieces and nephews and was known for telling stories and his political satire.

 

Robert will be deeply missed by his siblings, Joe (Rose Mary) McElhinney of Tipton, Dick McElhinney of Morning Sun, Keith (Debbie) McElhinney of Morning Sun, Kenneth (Chris) McElhinney of Morning Sun and Mary (Dean) King of Mt. Pleasant and ten nieces and nephews.

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, Fran McElhinney and nephew, Matt McElhinney.

New Year’s Eve Crash Details

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 11:08 pm CDT

On December 31, 2021, at approximately 6:33 PM the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a motor vehicle accident that took place at off ramp 42 southbound on US Highway 218.  After an investigation, it was found that Dru Farran of Burlington, Iowa, was driving a white 2004 Chrysler Sebring.  The vehicle entered the ditch and sustained approximately $800 in damage.  No injuries were reported and Dru received a citation for Failure to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 4:07 pm CDT

AGENDA

 

January 4, 2022

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

9:00 ICAP Insurance Renewal

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Agenda for West Point City Council Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 3:36 pm CDT

TENTATIVE AGENDA

City Council of West Point, Iowa

Special Meeting at City Hall

313 – 5th Street, West Point, Iowa 52656

Monday, January 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILOR KRUSE

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

  1. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

 

  1. MAYOR’S REPORT

 

  1. Comments/Orientation
  2. Setting Budget Committee Workshop times and dates
  3. Setting regular Council meeting times

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. OTHER BUSINESS

 

  1. a) Maximum property tax levy/budget timeline

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

Danville City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 1:50 pm CDT

AGENDA

Monday, January 3, 2022

Order of business, regular session

Danville City Council, Danville City Hall

NOTE:  The regular session may be conducted electronically

as allowed by Iowa Code 21.8

Citizen comments:  Comments must be directed to the subject under consideration.  The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of the citizen comments.  Citizens making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further comment before the Council during the meeting.

 

  1. Call to order, 6:00 p.m..

 

  1. Accept or amend the agenda.

 

  1. Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding city business.  The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to City business, including items on this agenda.  You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks to five minutes 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.

 

  1. Matt Walker, City Engineer, to discuss the sewer line crossing on East Roosevelt Road, under the creek. Action by City if needed.

 

5      Appointment of the following by the Mayor:

  1. Mayor Protem for 2022.
  2. Council assignments for 2022.
  3. Council assignments for 2022 regarding the City’s Disaster Plan.

 

  1. Action by Council on naming the following:
  2. City Attorney for 2022.
  3. Newspaper for 2022.
  4. City Engineer for 2022.
  5. Animal Control Officer and animal control site for 2022.
  6. Appointing two members to the Planning and Zoning.
  7. Appointing one member to the Danville Board of Adjustment.

 

  1. Discussion and action on appointing a representative to the Des Moines County Solid Waste Commission for 2022.

 

  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-01, naming of representatives to the Des Moines County Emergency Management Commission for 2022.

 

  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-02 to update the Renewal of the Identity Theft Prevention Program.

 

  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-03, a resolution naming the financial institution for depository for the City of Danville.

 

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  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-04, a resolution for approving the investment policy for the city.

 

  1. First reading of proposed Ordinance 234, repealing City Chapter 17.92 Floodplain Management and replacing it with updated wording. Action on the first reading.

 

  1. Discussion and action on replacing the city’s current copy machine.

 

  1. Fire Chief/Building Inspectors report.
  2. Action on any building permits received.
  3. Action if needed.

 

  1. Streets and utilities report.
  2. Approval of the written report.

 

  1. Approval of consent agenda.
  2. Council minutes of December 20, 2021.
  3. November 2021 financial reports.
  4. Request from Danville State Savings Bank to sign an updated version of their ACH agreement.
  5. Electric permits received.
  6. Payment of bills

 

  1. Council reports and correspondence.
  2. Setting of budget work sessions (2022/2023 city budget).
  3. Starting time for the next city council meeting.
  4. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-05, hiring of new employee for the Danville Maintenance Department.

 

  1. Adjournment

The next regular session of the Danville City Council is scheduled for

Monday, January, 17, 2022, Danville City Hall.

Council will be meeting with the Danville & Pleasant Grove Township Trustees, Danville City Hall, starting at 6:30 p.m..

 

Sports, Monday, January 3rd

By Nathan Bloechl · Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 12:55 am CDT

Prep Basketball: Mount Pleasant-New London Start New Year with Henry County Crossover:

The New Year will start with a bang in Henry County when New London hosts Mount Pleasant today in a nonconference girls’ and boys’ doubleheader.

Action will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the girls’ game.

Andrea Lopreato will look to spearhead the Panthers to third straight win against a New London team that enters 2022 at 0-11.

Lopreato last starred back on December 21st when Mount Pleasant slugged Burlington 71-22.

The do-it-all superstar is averaging 18.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Also today will mark the anticipated return of junior point guard Tristian Shull, who missed most of December with an ankle injury.

Before her departure, Shull was averaging 8.0 points per game.

New London is paced by junior Natalie Burden.

Burden is averaging 7.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.

In the nightcap, all eyes will be on New London junior Blaise Porter.

Porter, one of the top players in the state, eclipsed the 1,000 point mark for his career already this season and is firing on all-cylinders heading into tonight’s matchup.

Eric Rawson’s group has slumped to 2-5 after dropping three straight into the holiday break.

Dewon Trent has been doing his part and he will be leaned upon once again tonight.

The All-Conference forward is averaging 14.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.

Both games can be heard on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

John Kuhens will have the lead call alongside Kent Bennett.

Other area matchups tonight:

  • Fairfield at Centerville
  • Keokuk at West Burlington
  • Louisa-Muscatine at West Liberty

College Wrestling: Spencer Lee to Have Season-Ending Surgery:

The University of Iowa wrestling program announced Saturday that senior Spencer Lee will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.

The decision to have season-ending surgery was made collectively by Lee, his family, and the Iowa coaching staff and medical team.

Lee was 3-0 this season, outscoring his opponents 31-1.

Lee suffered a torn ACL one year ago, but still managed to win his third national title.

He will be eligible for the 2022-23 season with a medical hardship.

Women’s College Basketball: Iowa Rolls Past Evansville:

The No. 21 ranked Iowa women’s basketball team set multiple career bests in its 93-56 win over the Evansville Purple Aces last night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Former Dowling Catholic star Caitlin Clark poured in a game-high 44 points, a career high and the most ever scored by an individual player on Iowa’s home floor.

Clark also broke 1,000 points becoming the fastest Big Ten athlete to reach that milestone.

The Hawkeyes return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 6 for Big Ten action against Northwestern.

Tip is set for 7:00 p.m.

 

Lots of Church Service Cancellations Due to Roads and Cold

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 at 1:50 pm CDT

Cold temps and snow are keeping church goers home this Sunday morning.  For all the weather related announcements go to kilj.com and click on the purple banner at the top of the home page.

If you have to travel, before you head out find the latest road conditions at 511ia.org. The Iowa DOT is showing roads in Southeast Iowa to be partially covered.

Sub zero wind chills are on tap for today. Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -15. Bundle up if you go out.  Make sure exposed skin is covered.