The Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education in Mt. Pleasant has earned Iowa State Certification and has been awarded Recognition from the American Diabetes Association. This program has met the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. HCHC’s Diabetes Education team offers Certified Diabetes Educators through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.

Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education is hosting a series of events during the month of September.

Tuesday, September 3– Diabetes Support Group – Back by popular demand, we will be having another grocery store tour! Meet us at the entrance of Hy Vee in Mt. Pleasant just before 2 pm on September 3rd. Please RSVP to Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518.

Thursday, September 12 – Annual Review Course, 1-3 p.m., Suite 25

Call HCHC Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518 by noon on Tuesday, September 10, to reserve your spot. The day of class, register at the HCHC Registration Desk before proceeding to the class. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes class.

Monday, September 16– Free Prediabetes Class, 12-1 p.m., Suite 25 – Take a deeper dive into diabetes topics that interest you and connect with others.

Tuesday, September 17– Informational Meeting with Omnipod – Come learn how you can make diabetes a smaller part of your life! Anyone who is on insulin and interested in learning more about diabetes technology is welcome to attend!

Thursday, September 19– CGM Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Suite 25.

Monday, September 23 – Diabetes Group Class – this diabetes education class is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The class is 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Suite 25. There is a fee; however, many insurance plans cover the program. Directions will be given when you call HCHC’s Diabetes Education Center at 319-385-6518 to register by Friday, September 20.

Topics include meal planning; exercise; personal goals; eye disease; glucose monitoring; foot, skin and dental care; complications of diabetes; explanation of diabetes; medications; and behavior modifications. There will be time for questions.

The purpose of the program is to provide people who have diabetes and their families the latest information regarding the disease and to help them become aware that diabetes education is a lifelong process.

KILJ Radio owners Paul and Joyce Dennison were honored on Friday morning at the family tent on the Old Threshers Grounds. At a ceremony, the Dennison’s were awarded the Midwest Old Threshers “Golden Wheat” award. The President of the Old Threshers Foundation Board, Todd Mabeus, explained that the award was established 8 or 9 years ago and is a way to celebrate those who give financially, and volunteer “in a big way” at Old Threshers. 

Many volunteers were also recognized during the ceremony for their continued dedication to making the Old Threshers Reunion a great time for all. Thankyou to those who volunteer!

On August 30th, 2024, at 9:29 a.m. the Burlington Fire Department was dispatched for a house fire located at 622 S. 7th Street in Burlington. Upon arrival Burlington firefighters saw flames coming from the single-family residence.

The residence is owned by Kimberly Kienast which is under contract to sell to the current owners, Jayson Darrell and Joseph Evola. Mr. Darrell and Mr. Evola were not at home at the time of the incident. The residence did have working smoke alarms at the time of the incident. Five dogs were rescued and remain in healthy condition. Burlington Animal Control assisted with animals due to the residence now being uninhabitable.

Burlington Fire Department was assisted by Alliant Energy and Gas, West Burlington Fire Department, Des Moines County Sheriff Office, Burlington Police Department, Burlington Animal Control, and the American RedCross.

Fireground operations were completed, and all crews returned to service at 11:39 a.m.

The fire that occurred at 622 S. 7th has been classified as accidental and is not considered suspicious.

Firefighters in Fairfield responded to a fire late Wednesday which saw one person deceased. At approximately 11:27pm, units from the Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfield PD, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Jefferson County Ambulance were dispatched to 51 S 12^th St in Fairfield for a structure fire.

Upon entry, the remains of one deceased individual was located. The identity of the individual is currently being withheld pending notification of family. The remains were sent to the Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy to determine cause of death. The cause of the dire remains under investigation, however, an intentional fire is not suspected at this time.

KILJ received an update on the historic K-Line Flag Stop formerly located in Butch’s restaurant in Oakland Mills. Lynn Conrad and his crew started prepping the structure for the move Tuesday morning, little did they know at the time it would take an hour and a half to move the building from it’s previous home next to the Skunk River in Oakland Mills to its new home at the entrance to the disc golf course with the last 20 feet taking even longer at about 6 hours. With this progress the Flag Stop now sits on a platform ready to be dismantled and reassembled to stand in it’s former glory.