The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle rollover late Saturday evening. A vehicle driven by Diego Vasquez of Decatur, Illinois, was traveling south on 360th Avenue and 180th St intersection when he fell asleep behind the wheel. The vehicle continued through the intersection, struck a fence, and rolled one time, landing right side up with no air bag deployment. Estimated damage is $8000. The driver was not harmed and was given a ride to a hotel by Dunkins towing.
Henry County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Hospital BOT Meeting Agenda 09/18
MEETING OF HENRY COUNTY SOLDIERS’ & SAILORS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 7:30am
HCHC Board Room
Mission: To enhance the health of individuals and communities through high quality, effective and efficient services
Vision: To be the healthcare provider and employer of choice
Values: Quality, Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Trust
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
1. Mr. Prottsman ____ 4. Mrs. Bender ____ 7. Mr. Welcher ___
2. Mrs. Olson ____ 5. Mrs. McNamee ____
3. Mrs. Maher ____ 6. Mr. Blake ____
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of previous meeting and committees
B. Administrative memo and EMS report
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Facilities Update ♦ □
B. Financial Update ♦ □
C. Capital Update ♦ □
D. GRH Update ♦ □
V. HOSPITAL INSPECTION: Sally Olson
VI. EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE
Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 to discuss strategic objectives, quality, and legal matter. □
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of Organizational Chart ♦ □
B. Capital Request – Badge Alignment ♦ □*
C. Capital Request – Kronos Timeclocks ♦ □*
D. Overbudgeted Capital Item – Rehab Roof ♦ □*
E. Investment Policy Review and Approve ♦ □*
F. Depository Resolution ♦ □*
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Next BOT Meeting – Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities Meeting Agenda 09/17
Regular Meeting:
1:00 P.M. Tuesday
September 17, 2024
(MPMU Conference Room located at 509 N. Adams St.)
I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll call.
B. Approval of Agenda.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
A. Regular Board Meeting August 20th, 2024 – Approval.
III. FINANCIAL.
A. Approval of Warrants.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
C. Electric Rate Increase – Review
IV. LEGAL COUNSEL.
A. Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.).
V. OPERATIONS.
1. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update
a) Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
2. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
a) Board review of the Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project work.
3. AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) – Update
a) Board review of the replacement metering project.
4. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
a) Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
5. Monthly Activities.
a)
A. Customers.
1.
B. Employees.
2.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
1. Executive Session will convene w/ guests.
a) Pursuant to sections of Iowa Code 22.7(3) and Iowa Code 388.9
VII. ADJOURNMENT.
Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday October 15th, 2024
Carl Hellweg
Carl Aloysious Hellweg, 82, of Houghton, Iowa, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. 
He was born on July 1, 1942, in Houghton, the son of Aloysious and Marie (Pomberg) Hellweg. On December 1, 1962, he married LaVina Rauenbuehler at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years: LaVina; children: Daniel (Amy) Hellweg of Mt. Hamill, Iowa, Carla (Tom) Steffensmeier of West Point, Iowa, Deb (Marty) Moeller of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Cathy (Scott) Stuecker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren: Blake, Connor, Bailey, Dan, Jenny, Nick, Steven, Mitchell, Makenzie, Ashlyn, Taylor; fifteen great-grandchildren: Ruby, Rose, James, Kathleen, Carly, Teddy, Preston, Leo, Hank, Hazel, Maggie, Layne, Cade, Cael, Drew; siblings: Alvera (Gene) Merschman, Lucille Olson and brother-in-law: Carl (Maryann) Rauenbuehler. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Clarice Abolt, Rose Mary Cash and granddaughter-in-law: Lori Steffensmeier.
Carl was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic High School. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed farming, puzzle books, watching Westerns, playing and coaching baseball in his younger years and talking about old times. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and loved watching their games. Carl was quick witted and always had a smart comeback.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Houghton.
Memorials have been established in his memory for Houghton Fire and Rescue or Holy Trinity Catholic Schools.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda 09/17
Henry County Supervisors
100 E Washington St Ste 202
Mt Pleasant IA 52641
Fax: 319-385-3601
Chad White, Member Marc Lindeen, Vice-Chairman Greg Moeller, Chairman
319-385-0759 319-385-0760 319-385-0761
AGENDA
September 17, 2024
1.Approve Agenda
2.Approve Minutes
3.Canvass Votes of September 10,2024
EMS Special Election
4.Public Comments
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Arlene Frank
Arlene J. Frank 95, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Arlene was born on October 8, 1928, in Henry County, the daughter of Carl and Dottie (Cooper) Wagner. She was united in marriage to Lewis Frank Jr., on December 24, 1946, he preceded her in death on June 5, 2014. Arlene worked at the Stockport Locker, worked in the kitchen at the Keosauqua Hospital, helping with nutrition and later in the cafeteria of Iowa Wesleyan College.
She is survived by her children, Steven Frank of Littleton, Colorado, Dennis Frank of Columbia, Missouri, Marcalan Frank of Mt. Pleasant, Shirley Fitzer of Colorado Springs, Ernest Frank and Susan Frank both of Mt. Pleasant, along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lewis, two sons, Leonard Frank, James Frank, one grandson, one granddaughter, and her three brothers, Virgil Wagner, Chester Wagner and Leonard Wagner who was killed during WWII.
Private family services will be held. A memorial in her memory has been established. According to her wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.
Victim Charged Following Late Night Attempted Murder
On September 10th, at approximately 11:42 p.m., a victim arrived at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center Emergency Room with numerous stab wounds. The victim advised that he had driven himself to the hospital after being stabbed with a knife at a residence in Ottumwa. The victim was identified as Demetric Alexander Edwards, age 32, of Ottumwa. Edwards did provide a statement to police on what happened to him on this night. Edwards was transported to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City for treatment of his injuries. 
Police identified the residence that this assault took place was located at 221 East Golf, in Ottumwa. Police secured this residence and obtained a search warrant to search for additional evidence and document the scene.
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Ottumwa Police arrested Joseph Michael Lewis, age 62, of 221 E. Golf for the following charges:
- Attempt to Commit Murder, a Class “B” Felony.
- Assault While Participating in a Felony, a Class “C” Felony
- Willful Injury Resulting in Serious Injury, a Class “C” Felony
- Going Armed With Intent, a Class “D” Felony
Lewis is being held in the Wapello County Jail with no bond being set at this time.
2024 Mount Pleasant High School Homecoming Days
2024 MOUNT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL – HOMECOMING
Panther Homecoming Week: September 30 – October 4, 2024 Theme: Destroy the Demons
Days of the Week
Monday – ‘Merica Monday – Boom Day Pep at School 1:00 pm
Tuesday – Tropical Tuesday
Wednesday – Western Wednesday
Thursday – Throwback Thursday – BOOM NIGHT at Mapleleaf 6 pm
Friday – Maroon and Gold Spirit Day
*(Note for all dress-up days….students must be dressed appropriately for school)*
$5.00 for Homecoming Lanyards (will be sold during lunches beginning Sept. 23rd) – That gets you into the dance!
Monday – *’Merica Monday
- Boom Day Pep at the high school 1:00 pm
Tuesday – *Tropical Tuesday (Hawaiian or Beach Wear)
- 9/JV/Var – Volleyball vs Fairfield (senior night)
- Var Cross Country @ Washington
- Jr/Sr Boys Volleyball – best 2 out of 3 games – following Varsity Volleyball match
Wednesday – *Western Wednesday
Thursday – *Throwback Thursday (Dress like a different time)
- Boom Night – 6 pm (Cost $1.00, no activity pass accepted)
- Booster Club Supper starts at 5:30 pm
- Powder Puff at 6 pm
- Announcement of Royalty Court, JR Royalty, & King & Queen
Friday – *MAROON AND GOLD SPIRIT Day – Parade 3:01 pm
- Grand Marshall: TBA
- Junior Royalty: TBA
- Varsity Football game at 7:30 pm vs Washington
Saturday – HOMECOMING DANCE – 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
- At Mount Pleasant High School (announce JR Royalty, Royalty, & King & Queen at 8:45 pm)
Homecoming 2024 – Notes
Monday – Boom Day, 1:00 pm pep rally at school.
Tuesday – HS VB (senior night) followed by Boys Powderpuff Volleyball, best 2 of 3 games between juniors and seniors.
Wednesday – Normal Church Night
Thursday – Boom night begins at 6 pm with powder puff football followed by bonfire and announcing of the king and queen.
Friday – Parade at 3:01 pm (normal parade route), Friday Parade participants will line up from the WisdomQuest building to the east on Monroe St. Anyone who wants to be in the parade needs to contact Mr. Stone at the High School.
Saturday – Dance at the HS, 8:00 – 10:30. Announce JR Royalty, Royalty, and King & Queen at 8:45