Iowa Senator chuck Grassley called into KILJ for his monthly update. This week we discussed Congress recently passing updates to the “disaster Tax Relief Legislation”..
Senator Grassley also met with Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to serve as FBI Director. The two talked about the importance of transparency and accountability within the FBI.
Today, Senator Grassley will participate in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling.” This is in regards to a letter that was sent last week which urged federal authorities to investigate alleged anti-competitive business practices by market leaders FanDuel and DraftKings.
By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 6:11 am CDT
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Order of business, Regular Session
Danville City Council, 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.
Call to order, 5:00 p.m..
Accept or amend the agenda.
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.
DMC Sheriff’s department.
Action on the November 2024 sheriff’s report.
Discussion and action on the proposed 2025/2026 fiscal year Law Enforcement agreement.
Wastewater Treatment plant project.
Approval of the Engagement Agreement with Ahlers Cooney Attorneys.
Discussion and action on Resolution 2024-27, ordering construction of the Proposed Wastewater Improvements – Lagoon Aeration & Submerged Attached Growth Reactors, and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor.
Review of documents pertaining to the Notice of Public Hearing and Notice to Bidders; action by council if needed.
Action on any other items that may need to be addressed pertaining to the WWTP project.
Fire Chief/building inspector report.
Approval of report.
Public Works report.
Discussion and action the proposal from LL Pelling, pricing for the 2025 summer street work.
Review of letter received from the IDNR dated December 9, 2024. Action if needed.
Approval of the public works written report.
Approval of consent agenda.
Council minutes of December 2, 2024 (full & summary minutes).
November 2024 financial report.
Payment of bills.
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Council reports and correspondence.
Review of email received from City Attorney regarding West Plank Road. Action by council if needed.
Setting of date and time for next council meeting.
Adjournment.
Work session – no formal action will be taken on topics discussed.
Updates on the status of grants being applied for
Review of job applications for the maintenance department
Henry County Public Health Shares Holiday Schedule
Henry County Public Health will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th for the holiday so there will be no immunization clinics those days. They will still have an immunization clinic on Thursday, December 26th from 1-4pm. Public Health will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1st.
Regular immunization clinics are held on Tuesdays 9-11, Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-4, and the 1st & 3rd Thursday 1-6.
Henry County Public Health reminds everyone that it is not too late to get your annual flu shot, your updated COVID shot, or the RSV shot for eligible individuals to protect yourself against respiratory viruses this winter. Flu activity is beginning to rise so they also remind everyone to focus on healthy habits this holiday season to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
Wash your hands often, cover your cough or sneeze, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and avoid gatherings if you or your children are ill.
Henry County Public Health is located at 106 N. Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant. Language interpretation is available.
If you have questions call Public Health at 319-385-0779 or follow them at Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty for the latest news.
Henry County Sheriff, Rich McNamee gave KILJ his monthly update on Friday where he talked about the department budget and jail statistics.
The sheriff also talked about some hunter safety tips and the importance to checking with landowners and getting permission before you take off onto property to hunt. He also mentioned the yearly call log being much lower than last year. 20,969 total calls came in for 2024 compared to 21,175 total calls for 2023.
The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Steve crossed the river on December 4th, 2024. A man’s man, Steve loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brother, sisters, nieces and nephews, ‘real sports’, glazed donuts, cigarettes and black coffee (not necessarily in that order). He was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none that loved to tell mostly true stories. You just never knew which part was mostly and which part was true. He is survived by Sharon Mast, his wife of 48 years, his children – Derek Blair and Taylor Mast, grandchildren – Savanna Blair, Sawyer Mast, Sullivan Mast and Alexandria Mast, great-grandchild – Theodore Mast, brother – Gary Mast, and his sisters – Kathy Adrian and Lorrie Roth.
Born May 23rd, 1946, in Washington, Iowa, he was the second son of Johenry and Lucille Mast who raised him Methodist. He attended the one-room schoolhouse in Noble, Iowa and went on to graduate from WACO High School, where he played football, baseball, basketball, track and was in band. He earned a degree in History from Iowa Wesleyan. Post graduation Steve became a teacher and coach, but Steve was a wanderer, never happy doing the same thing or staying in one place too long. He loved to work in jobs that moved him around and worked as a train engineer for several years, travelling the country. He lived in Iowa, Kansas, and California.
Simply stated, Steve was a good guy, always willing to help “supervise” a project. We will miss you, Dad, and will see you on the other side!
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Johenry and Lucille Mast, his son, Darren Blair, and brothers-in-law, Rick Adrian and Randy Roth.
In lieu of flowers, family requests paying forward an act of kindness for a stranger. Steve had the gift of gab, loved chatting with people, and leaving a smile on their faces.
Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Lois Bonnichsen, 92, of Wapello, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Lutheran Living. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. A memorial has been established for St. Croix Hospice in Lois’ name. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.
Lois Lucille Stineman was born on June 11, 1932 in rural Wapello, the daughter of Frank and Inez (Paris) Stineman. Lois was a 1950 graduate of Wapello High School. In 1950, Lois married Arlo Lessenger. They later divorced. Later in December 1959, Lois married Argene Bonnichsen. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2016. Lois and Argene were the owners and operators of the Grandview Market from the early 60’s until the mid-80’s. Lois was a member of the Eastern Star, Red Hats, the Louisa County historical society and Grandview City Council. She enjoyed quilting, bowling, playing cards, riding her bike to the swimming pool, and had quite an extensive doll collection. Lois was involved for several years with the Community Club in Grandview and she and Argene served as Grand Marshals of the Grandview 4th of July parade. Above all Lois enjoyed most attending her children and grandchildren’s activities and sporting events.
Lois will be deeply missed by her children, Brian (Fran) Lessenger of Grandview, Teresa (Brian) Shepley of Florence, Arizona, Pete (Carolyn) Lessenger of Wapello, Carl (Lisa) Bonnichsen of rural Letts, Casey Bonnichsen of Grandview and Craig (Dana) Bonnichsen of Grandview; 17 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Argene Bonnichsen; seven brothers; one sister and grandson-in-law.
