Monday, 02/17/25: Federal Holiday

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

President’s Day, which is also known as Washington’s Birthday, is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February which means Monday, February 17th is a Federal Holiday.

According to the National Archives, the day commemorates the births of two United States presidents — George Washington, who was born on Feb. 22, and Abraham Lincoln, who was born on Feb. 12.

There are many closures in commemoration of President’s Day:  no postal service, stock markets are closed, banks and credit unions will be closed, the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, MP city offices and Henry County Public Health are closed.

 

Joey Lee Rich

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 3:25 pm CDT

Joey Lee Rich, 61, of Wayland died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.  A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 3 – 6 PM at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Following the visitation, he will be cremated, and burial will take place at a later date. A general memorial fund has been established. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Joey was born June 4, 1963, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Robert J. and Mildred V. (Hill) Rich.  He graduated from WACO in 1982 and attended the Kirkwood Community College Truck Driver Training Program. He was married to Cheryl Wiggins and they later divorced. He worked at Bluebird in Mt. Pleasant for 19 years and in Environmental Services at the Southeast Regional Medical Center in West Burlington for 19 years. Joey enjoyed attending the Iowa State Fair, the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, hunting, fishing, mowing and grilling. He was also an avid Dale Earnhart fan.

Survivors include his mother, Mildred, of Wayland, children, Cody Fett of Lisbon, IA, Colten Fett of Salem, IA and Cord Wiggins, of Marion, IA; five siblings: Debbie Rich of Hudson, FL, Marla (William) Graf of Washington, Lorri (Russell) Conrad of Olds, Larry (Brenda) Rich of Mt. Pleasant, Patty (Karl) Krueger of Crawfordsville and several nieces and nephews.

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Preceding Joey in death was his father Robert in 2008, his wife Cheryl and brother Greg in 2020.

 

 

David E. Heaton

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 2:32 pm CDT

MOUNT PLEASANT- David E. Heaton, 84, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Park Place Elder Living.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. Rev. Ross Epping and Rev. Nick Adam will con-celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, February 28, from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the church. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the St. Vincent de Paul fund at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and Mount Pleasant Kiwanis to help support local projects for the youth. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Dave and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

Joan Sidney Brown

By Hayden Douglas · Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 11:22 am CDT

Joan Sidney Brown, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, November 30th

A Celebration of Life for Joan will be held from 1-4 PM on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at the Mt. Pleasant Masonic Temple, 206 North Main Street in Mt. Pleasant.

The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Joan and her family.

Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.

Two individuals Airlifted to U of I Hospital After Late Night Altercation at Mount Pleasant Apartment Complex

By Hayden Douglas · Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 9:38 am CDT

On Feb 13, 2025, at approximately 19:06 hours, (7pm), Mt Pleasant Police was dispatched to 709 S Main St for a physical altercation in the parking lot.

Prior to officers arrival, the fight outside broke up and the two adult males went back inside, where they each sustained knife wounds from an altercation inside the apartment. Both subjects went back outside and were met by law enforcement who assisted by applying tourniquets.

Both subjects were air lifted to the University of Iowa Hospital to be treated. This is an isolated incident and there is no credible threat to the community. The investigation is still ongoing and charges are expected to be filed.

Help KILJ Raise $40,000 During Radio-Thon with All God’s Creatures Feb 15th

By Hayden Douglas · Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 7:56 am CDT

KILJ and All Gods creatures have teamed up to host an all day Radio-thon tomorrow (Saturday Feb 15th).

The event is an effort to raise $40,000 for the organization. AGC operates as the only animal shelter in Henry County, providing shelter, care, adoption services for cats & dogs, and also plays a big part in the community care of the stray cat community.

AGC also is an advocate for pets and social interaction. Their volunteers work with local schools, nursing homes and jails, to bring these animals to them and socialize. All God’s creatures operates on a limited employee roster and primarily volunteers. You are encouraged to stop by All God’s Creatures this Saturday for the radio-thon. Make a monetary donation, take a tour and speak with the team & volunteers.

They would also be interested in any material donations like blankets, towels, cleaning supplies or pet foods. Is located at 2205 E Washington Street in Mt pleasant, next to Willey’s interior. our Radio-thon begins at 9am tomorrow morning. (Feb 15th)