Raymond David Spiekermeier

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 5:01 am CDT
Raymond David Spiekermeier, 79, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home in West Point.
He was born on July 23, 1946, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Raymond J.“Jargo” and C. Lucille (Sickles) Spiekermeier. On July 15, 1966 he married Charlotte Thompson at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter: Jean (Jim) Tennant of West Point, Iowa; grandsons: Chance (Kenzie) Tennant of West Point, Iowa, Chase (Jenna) Tennant of Norwalk, Iowa; great grandchildren: J.J. and Zoey; sisters-in-law: Audrey Diane of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Janet Horstman of Denmark, Iowa; brother-in-law: John Sander of Farmington, Iowa; two nephews whom he raised as sons: Dean (Angela) Sartain of Williamsburg, Virginia, Shawn (Kim) Thompson of Wever, Iowa and five nieces: Sandra, Jennifer, Kandys, Paula, Lori. Also surviving are several great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Charlotte; sister-in-law: Sharon Sander; brothers-in-law: Dean Thompson, Duane Sartain and niece: Andrea Sartain.
Dave graduated from St. James School in 1964, top 12 of his class. He served in the United States Naval Reserve. He owned and operated the West Point Bee/Donnellson Star. Later he worked for Central Standard and Standard of Beaverdale. Dave was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, West Point Jaycees, West Point Fire and Rescue, Past Time Club, Amateur Trap Shooters and Prairie Hunters. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed cat fishing and spending time on the river.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul with Father Dan Dorau as Celebrant.
Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in St. Paul.
A memorial has been established in his memory for West Point Fire and Rescue.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

Danville City Council Agenda: Monday, November 17, 2025

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 4:59 am CDT

Monday, November 17, 2025

Order of business, regular session

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, 5:15 p.m..

2. Accept or amend the agenda.

3. 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.

4. Discussion and action on the October 2025 Des Moines County Sheriff’s report.

5. Discussion and action on the Lease Agreement between H&K Wagner Park Inc. and the City of Danville

6. Discussion and action on approval of the Contractor Sidewalk Improvements Request for Quotes.

7. Approval of Waste Water Treatment Plant Billing

A. French Reneker- $20,496.90

8. Verbal Fire Chief/Building Inspector report. Action if needed.

9. Public Works written report.

A. Action on the written report.

10. Approval of consent agenda.

A. Council and paper minutes of November 3, 2025.

B. Street Finance report for 2024/2025

C. Payment of bills.

11. Council correspondence and reports.

A. Discussion on correspondence with Tyler Technologies, action if needed.

12. Adjournment.

Next regular session of the Danville City Council will be on,

Monday, December 1, 2025 starting at 5:15 p.m.

Henry County Supervisors November 18, 2025 9:00 a.m.

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 4:54 am CDT

Henry County Supervisors

100 E Washington St Ste 202

Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

Fax: 319-385-3601

Chad White, Vice-Chair Marc Lindeen, Chairman Steven Detrick, Member

319-385-0759 319-385-0760 319-385-0761________

AGENDA

Board of Supervisors

November 18, 2025

9:00 a.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of Minutes

3. Approval of Claims

4. County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss, Weekly Update.

Motion – Henry County Road Department Compensation Schedule

5. 2025 City/School Elections – 2 Teir Canvass of Votes.

6. ISAC Request for $500 to Support Amicus Brief on Local Control.

7. Carlos Lopez- Requesting Financial Support for Legal Fees.

8. Assessor, Nathan Milks Family Farm Credits

9. Supervisors’ Committee’s

Closed Session

Board of Supervisors

November 18, 2025

1:00 p.m.

Closed Session Conducting IT Interviews

Closed Sessions under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i)

November 17, 2025 – November 23, 2025

By Patrick Fee · Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at 2:52 pm CDT
11/17/25
Joe Howard (9)
11/17/25
Kyle Willey
11/18/25
Phyllis Paine
11/18/25
Sid Pounds
11/18/25
Lisa Goody
11/18/25
Charlie Syfert - 17
11/18/25
Haylee Orr - 12
11/18/25
Nicci Hill
11/18/25
Zach & Darcy Wibstad *Anniversary
11/18/25
Emersen Dodds (belated)
11/19/25
Steve Riley
11/19/25
Jody Campbell
11/19/25
Gary n Shannon Van Nyhuis
11/20/25
Molly Krutchsinger (4th Birthday)
11/20/25
Patricia Carson
11/20/25
Logan Dingman
11/21/25
Marlin Ford
11/21/25
Tim and Chris Jayne
11/21/25
JoAnne Wiegel
11/21/25
Tim & Chris Jayne *Anniversary
11/23/25
Rachel Litwiller
11/23/25
Rick Williamson

Season of Giving

By Patrick Fee · Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 6:44 am CDT

Thanksgiving is coming up, and the community is coming together to help those in need.  The First Presbyterian Church, 902 s. Walnut St. in Mt. Pleasant has started a Little Free Pantry in the front entrance.  It is available at any time.  The Mt. Pleasant Community School District has made November “Compassion in Action” and invites the community to contribute to the elementary schools food drive.  In a partnership with the Fellowship Cup and PTA, you can bring in canned or boxed food items to MP Elementary Schools during November.

 

Hwy 218 North of MP Construction 11/19/25

By Patrick Fee · Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 6:38 am CDT

The Iowa DOT advises that construction is set to begin next week on Highway 218 North of Mt. Pleasant, which will cause some lane closures between 7am and 7pm.

A crack sealing project from near 185th Street, about three miles north of Mt. Pleasant, and County Road H18, to just south of Swedesburg will begin on Wednesday, November 19th.

The project is expected to take about a week to complete, wrapping up just before Thanksgiving. Drivers are asked to take additional caution when workers are present in the area.

 

Area Meetings Next Week

By Patrick Fee · Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 6:37 am CDT

The City of Danville City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 17th in Danville City Hall with call to order at 5:15pm. This meeting is open to the public.

 

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, November 18th at 9am in the Henry County Courthouse.  This meeting is open to the public.  At 1pm, the board of supervisors will meet in closed session for IT interviews.

Sports, November 15th

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

Postseason High School Football

Two more classes held their semifinal games yesterday and a pair of upsets highlighted yesterday’s action.

Class 1A led off the action and Regina Catholic’s offense did anything it wanted to do against Grundy Center, compiling 289 rushing yards in the 31-12 victory. Savion Miller rushed for 167 yards and a score for the Regals as Kyle Tracy added three scores of his own. 

What has become a theme for most of the playoffs, South Hardin struck first but ended up being no match for the defending Class 2A champs as West Lyon powered their way to a 21-7 win. Evan Hildring did most of the work for the Wildcats, running for 174 yards and two touchdowns in the winning effort. 

The Class 1A state title game between West Lyon and Regina Catholic is slated for Thursday, November 20th, at 4 pm.

In the Class 5A semifinals, Dowling Catholic’s passing attack finally broke through Valley’s defense for enough big plays in the second half to take down the Tigers 14-10. Joey Nahas found his brother Jimmy for a 28-yard touchdown pass and Jeffrey Roberts for a 69-yard dagger in the 3rd quarter to lead the Maroons. 

Lastly, in the nightcap, Iowa City Liberty controlled the game from start to finish as they upset Waukee Northwest 31-15. Reece Rettig picked apart the Wolves defense for 210 passing yards and three total touchdowns, while the Lightning’s defense limited Waukee Northwest to just 202 total yards. 

The Class 5A championship will wrap up action on Friday, November 21st, with kickoff at 7 pm between Dowling Catholic and Iowa City Liberty.

The Class 2A semifinals will lead off today with Osage and Van Meter playing at 10 am and Kuemper Catholic squaring off against Wilton at 1 pm. The Class 3A semifinals will follow with Bishop Heelan kicking off against Wahlert Catholic at 4 pm and Solon taking on Nevada at 7 pm.

#1 Bishop Garrigan and #2 Woodbine will meet on Thursday at 9:30 am for the Eight-Player state championship.

The Class A championship contest is set for Thursday at 1 pm between Saint Ansgar and MMCRU. 

Pella and Xavier will meet at 7 pm on Thursday for the Class 4A state title. 

High School Girls’ Basketball

Mt. Pleasant will host their jamboree on Monday, November 17th, with Columbus, Mediapolis, and Winfield-Mt. Union also participating.

New London will scrimmage against Fairfield and Van Buren County will take on Sigourney at a jamboree held by Cardinal on Tuesday, November 18th.

Southeastern Community College

The women’s basketball team will face off against Moberly Area Community College today at a tournament held by John Wood Community College. 

The men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker last night against Oliver-Harvey College, 79-77. Prophet Fields had a busy night, collecting 15 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in the effort. The Blackhawks will stay on the road to take on Richard J. Daley College today at 1 pm. 

The men’s and women’s wrestling teams will travel to Luther College today for a tournament. 

College Football

#21 Iowa returns to action today in a road showdown against #17 USC at 2:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM will be on the call.

Iowa State is now on a bye week. 

College Basketball

The #21 Iowa women’s team will travel to Cedar Falls to take on UNI tomorrow, November 16th, at 2 pm.

The Iowa men’s team bullied Xavier last night in an 81-62 victory. The Hawkeyes scored 50 of their 81 points in the paint as Bennett Stirtz dumped in 21 points to go along with eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Iowa will square off against Southeast Missouri State on Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:30 pm at home.

The #16 Iowa State women’s team will face off against Norfolk State tomorrow at 1 pm.

The #16 Iowa State men’s team will compete at home against Stonehill College on Monday, November 17th, at 7 pm. KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130 will be on the call.

This Day in Sports History

1970 – Paul Brown, as head coach of the expansion Cincinnati Bengals, defeats his former team the Cleveland Browns, a moment he calls his “greatest victory.”

1992 – Richard Petty drove in the final race of his 35-year career.

1998 – Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys) moved into third place on the all-time touchdown list when he got his 127th.