According to the Fort Madison Police Department 17-year-old Dimari D. J. Meredith of Fort Madison has been arrested and is being charged with 1st degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy Wednesday in Fort Madison. The victim’s name still has not been released. According to police Meredith was detained and questioned at the scene and then taken into custody.  The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations is assisting with the investigation

On November 3, 2021, human remains were discovered in Chautauqua Park in Fairfield, Iowa.  The remains  have been confirmed to be those of Nohema Graber, who had been reported missing earlier that day.

Special agents from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) conducted a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Graber, which appears to be a homicide. Two individuals, Willard Noble Chaiden Miller, age 16, and Jeremy Everett Goodale, age 16, have been charged with Homicide in the First Degree, an A Felony, and Conspiracy to Commit Homicide in the First Degree, a C Felony.

Ms. Graber was employed as a Spanish teacher at Fairfield High School, where Miller and Goodale were students. Based on the circumstances and their ages, Miller and Goodale are being criminally charged as adults.

Personnel from the Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield Fire Department, Iowa State Patrol, Jefferson County Emergency Management, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Jefferson County Attorney’s Office assisted the DCI with the investigation.

This remains an ongoing investigation.  Law enforcement would like to thank the public for their tips and concern following the announcement of Graber’s disappearance.  Law enforcement does not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.

A criminal charge is only an accusation, and criminal defendants are innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Regular Meeting at Public Library

317 – 5^th Street, West Point, Iowa 52656

Monday, November 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION BY COUNCILOR STUEKERJUERGEN

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

6. MAYOR’S REPORT

7. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT

8. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

10. CITY COUNCILOR’S REPORT

11. OLD BUSINESS
12. a) 810 Starlite Drive sewer issues

12. NEW BUSINESS
13. a) Annual Financial Report – FYE21
14. b) Planning & Zoning Commission Annual Report – FYE21
15. c) Municipal Utility Board Annual Report – CY20
16. d) Cigarette permit application: Jet Stop West Point
17. e) City-Wide Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption: Barb & Les Boeding, 613 Iowa Joe
18. f) Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-2022: Set Public Hearing for December          13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Public Library; and, Publish Notice of Hearing in Daily  Democrat

13. MONTHLY REPORTS
14. Minutes of Prior Regular Meeting of October 11, 2021
15. Treasurer’s Report for October, 2021
16. Warrants Payable for November, 2021

14. OTHER BUSINESS

15. ADJOURNMENT

Annual Veterans Day breakfast will be held at more than 250 Hy-Vee stores on Nov. 11

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 2, 2021) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today the start of a monthlong campaign to honor our nation’s veterans and military members in our communities, as well as increase awareness of and support for organizations that serve veterans, active-duty military and their families.

The campaign is part of the company’s annual Hy-Vee Homefront initiative, which is comprised of several company efforts, including the “Hy-Vee Homefront Round-up” program at checkout and free Veterans Day breakfast, as well as an active recruitment effort to hire veterans and service members transitioning to civilian life to the company’s workforce.

Hiring Heroes is Hy-Vee’s recruiting initiative that actively seeks out veterans and active-duty military to work for Hy-Vee and its eight subsidiaries. Throughout November, Hy-Vee will hold special virtual events for veterans and service members returning to civilian life to learn about career opportunities across its eight-state region. The company provides specific benefits for veterans, such as a paid day off on Veterans Day, relocation assistance and hiring bonuses based on eligibility. Interested individuals can register for a virtual event at
Hy-Vee.com/Homefront.

Hy-Vee Homefront Round Up is Hy-Vee’s annual fundraiser in which the company teams up with customers to raise money to support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. The fundraiser will be held Nov. 1–14, at more than 285 Hy-Vee stores and 17 Dollar Fresh stores across its eight-state region. Donations are welcomed in-store or online through Aisles Online at hy-vee.com. Hy-Vee will match all customer donations up to $100,000, with all proceeds benefiting Hope for the Warriors, Operation First Response, Puppy Jake Foundation and the American Red Cross.

Veterans Day Dine-In Breakfast

In addition to the Homefront Round Up, Hy-Vee will commemorate Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11, by offering a free breakfast to all veterans and active-duty military members. A buffet-style breakfast will be offered from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee stores. There will also be another option with each breakfast individually packaged and available via contactless drive-thru in Hy-Vee store parking lots.

Free donuts and coffee will be offered to all veterans and active-duty military members at all Dollar Fresh locations on Nov. 11.

In addition to the free breakfast, veterans will also receive 15% off their grocery total when they shop at Hy-Vee and Dollar Fresh on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Visit hy-vee.com/homefront for more information about Hy-Vee Homefront and our partner organizations that support veterans, active-duty military members and their families.