The Klein Center will host a public educational event aimed at informing community members and families about the importance of durable power of attorney (DPOA), power of attorney guardianships, and conservatorships. The session will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Klein Center Gathering Hall.

Klein Center is a five-star long-term care and skilled care residential facility.  Klein Center is part of Great River Health System.

Todd Chelf, General Counsel for Great River Health, will lead the discussion, explaining the purpose of establishing a DPOA, how to set up these essential legal documents, what they cover, and why they are crucial for individuals and families.

This informative session is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a clearer understanding of how these legal tools can help protect their interests and those of their loved ones. Dinner will be provided during the event.

Community members who wish to attend are encouraged to RSVP by March 20. To reserve a spot, contact Beth Fleming at 349.768.4619 or via email at bfleming@greatriverhealth.org.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 4:58 P.M., Burlington Police responded to 300 Angular, Apt. 27, for a report of an unresponsive male. Officers found the victim with a single stab wound and transported him to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

Tisha Renee Bounds, 49, who was present at the scene, was identified as the suspect and arrested for First-Degree Murder. She is being held without bond pending a court appearance. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notification.

Police believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no further threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing with assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Legal Disclaimer: A charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The City of Danville will meet in regular session on Monday, March 3^rd with call to order at 5:00pm.  The meeting is being held in Danville City Hall, 105 W. Shepherd Street and is open to the public.

The Mt. Pleasant Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 4^th at 5:30pm in Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, in the large conference room.  On the agenda is the Auditors Parcel “2025-004” Subdivision, 2020 W. Clay St. This meeting is open to the public.

Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities reported a water main break on Winfield Avenue at about 3pm on Friday afternoon.  The water was turned off on Main Street from Orange to Winfield Ave. and on Winfield Ave. from Broadway to Main. MP utility workers were on scene and a portion of Winfield Avenue was closed.

Winds up to 60 MPH were reported on Friday and fire departments across the state if Iowa were busy. The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department, Henry County Sheriff’s Department, and Mt. Pleasant Police Department were dispatched to the 2600 block of Hickory Avenue, just South of Mt. Pleasant for a field fire at 2:30pm Friday afternoon.  The Crawfordsville Fire Department was dispatched to the 3100 block of 310^th street late Friday afternoon– multiple fire departments responded for mutual aid.  One fire sparked back up North of Hills in Johnson County. The fire started because the property owner lit a small timber fire three days prior and the high winds kicked it back up.

Also on Friday, multiple vegetation and field fires were reported by Eastern Iowa Fireground across the state of Iowa requiring the assistance of several area fire departments.

Pictured is Chris Betsworth, LISW, Program Therapist at Henry County Health Center’s Senior Life Solutions, with his wife, Candice. Chris was recently named the 2024 Program Therapist of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC).

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, [March 3, 2025] – Chris Betsworth, LISW, Program Therapist at Henry County Health Center’s Senior Life Solutions, has been named the 2024 Program Therapist of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC). PMC manages the program.

Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) partners with more than 250 hospitals and health systems across the country to provide behavioral healthcare services. Top-performing employees and Senior Life Solution programs are recognized annually based on their excellence in demonstrating PMC’s values of care, compliance, and community. Award recipients were chosen for providing outstanding patient care, excellent comprehension and execution of compliance regulations, and strong community engagement.

“I was very surprised and humbled to receive this award,” said Chris Betsworth, LISW. “PMC has so many great therapists. I want to thank my team for helping make this program so successful. These past four plus years have been incredibly rewarding.”

Henry County Health Center’s Senior Life Solutions program supports the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, and other mental health challenges that are often associated with aging. Senior Life Solutions program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, a licensed therapist, a registered nurse, and other trained professionals to ensure each patient receives the best possible care.

Families, friends, community members, physicians, self-referrals, or other health professionals can refer people to the program. For more information, education, or if you would like to discuss support, please call 319-385-6552.