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.
Date: ____12-1-2021_____
JAIL COUNT
18_ Henry County Inmates
52_ Out of County Contract Inmates
70 Total
Mount Pleasant Community School District
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
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, December 1, 2021, to review/discuss:
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome
Richard Lee Fett, 76, of rural West Point, Iowa, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at his home.
He was born on June 2, 1945, in Monona, Iowa, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Huff) Fett. On April 18, 1970, he married Joyce Walljasper.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years: Joyce; his son, the light of his life: Travis Fett; sister: Marge (Bob) Schmidt of Monona, Iowa and brother: Chuck (Sandy) Fett of Jamesville, Wisconsin. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Dorothy; brother: Gary (Joan) Fett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and sister: Darlene (Gordie) DeSotel of Dallas City, Illinois.
Richard was a 1963 graduate of Monona High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps. During his service in the Marines, he earned a marksmanship medal,specialized in morose code and had secret clearance. He was a member of the West Point American Legion Holtz – Geers Post #668, the Farm Bureau and a lifetime member of the NRA. Richard had worked for West Point Feed and drove a semi for S&H and and Ruan both of West Burlington, driving over a million miles with no accidents! He was avid Iowa Hawkeye Football fan and enjoyed hunting ducks and pheasants.
Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.
Following the visitation, his body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
Burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established in his memory for West Point Fire and Rescue or Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhome.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.
Marlin Dean Crile, 68, of Glenwood and formerly of the Trenton Community passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Council Bluffs.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.in the Chapel of Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Ryan Dexter officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. The family will not be present. Memorials may be directed to the Voice of the Retarded 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.
Cleda Mae Crill, age 78, of Winfield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family for Thanksgiving. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Winfield. A private interment will be held at the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in memory of Cleda. Sympathy notes may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Cleda was born October 26, 1943 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Edward Torrance and Gwendolyn Berene (Coble) Mills. She graduated from high school in 1963 in Eddyville, Iowa. Cleda was united in marriage to Gary Thomas Crill on June 29, 1963 in Kahoka, Missouri.
Cleda and Gary moved to Winfield in 1963 and together they owned and operated Crill’s Upholstery. Cleda worked for the Winfield Beacon newspaper and drove a bus for the WMU School District for 11 years. She owned and operated Crill’s Country Cookin’ for 15 years. Cleda retired for 2 years and returned to work at Porks, formerly Crill’s Country Cookin.’ She retired at the age of 69 and lived in Winfield until she moved to New London Specialty Care.
She enjoyed eating at different restaurants and going to the casino with Gary and all of her friends. Cleda loved to cook for her family and the Winfield and surrounding communities.
She will be deeply missed by her children: Tony Crill of Burlington; Tina (Bob) Olson of Winfield; and Teresa Crill of Winfield; grandchildren: Dallas Crill (Amy Piper) of Winfield; Nicholas Olson (Ashley Lamb) of Burlington; Brittany (Steven) Brown of New Ulm, MN; Logan (Nate) Schneider of Lone Tree; and Lexee Hartsock of Cedar Rapids; and great-grandchildren: Nevaeh, Bella, Hunter, and Ariah Brown, and Maverick and Mason Schneider.
Cleda was preceded in death by her parents, husband and great-grandson, Finnley Robert Schneider.
Iowa Wesleyan University invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with the time-honored tradition of Lessons & Carols, a service highlighting the students of the Iowa Wesleyan Music Department and music performers within the Southeast Iowa Community.
This sacred concert-service, entitled “He Is Coming Soon,” will be held live on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 7 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant, IA.
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with traditional and contemporary choral and instrumental music paired with scriptures that recount the Christmas story.
“Lessons & Carols is the culmination of an entire season of teaching and learning. It is a true blessing to have the return of something that is so traditional and special for our campus and community and be able to once again offer a live performance,” said Blair Buffington, Director of Choral Activities and Artistic Director of the event. “We want to share a message of hope and peace this year and music is the gift we have been given to deliver that message.”
There is no charge for attending the event, but reservations are required. Seats may be reserved by visiting the Iowa Wesleyan University web page iw.edu/carols or by calling (319) 385-6215. A free-will offering will be taken at the end of the service to benefit the students in the IW Music Department.
Iowa Wesleyan University – As Southeast Iowa’s regional comprehensive university, Iowa Wesleyan University is a transformational learning community whose passion is to educate, empower and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers.
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.
Date: ____11-30-2021_____
JAIL COUNT
17_ Henry County Inmates
50_ Out of County Contract Inmates
67 _ TOTAL
Wayland City Council Meeting
December 1, 2021
7:30 pm
Wayland City Hall
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.
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.
