MOUNT PLEASANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JULY 16, 2024 8:00 A.M.
AGENDA
The Mount Pleasant Community Development Committee will meet at 8:00 a.m. at Central Park Coffee Company located at 111 W Monroe St on Wednesday, July 16, 2024.
Richard “Rich” Davison, 79, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home.
Rich was born August 7, 1944, in rural Fairfield, the son of Guy Eldridge and Edna (Roberts) Ritz. After his mother’s death, he was adopted on September 7, 1950, by Dale and Vera (Welcher) Davison of Mount Pleasant. Rich graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1964. He was a member of the unbeaten, untied, unscored upon football team. While in high school he worked as a carry out attendant at Hy-Vee. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years, spending a year in Vietnam and six months in Guam. Following his discharge in 1968, Rich returned to Mount Pleasant where he returned to work at Hy-Vee for 23 years. On November 3, 1968, Rich was united in marriage to Judy Lee. Rich worked at the Mount Pleasant Golf and Country Club for 13 years before fully retiring in 2006.
He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Noon Rotary, and Mount Pleasant Golf and Country Club. Rich enjoyed singing with Happy Memories. He was an avid bowler and spent many hours golfing in his adult years. Rich was a dedicated fan of the Mount Pleasant Panthers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Green Bay Packers, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Rich is survived by his wife Judy; daughter Angela (Tom) McGehearty and son Shane (Chris) Davison both of Mount Pleasant; six grandchildren Paige and Dylan Davison, Addison McGehearty, Mica, Dalon, and Taran Van Amerongen; five great grandchildren; four sisters Carol Bucher of Kansas, Marty Swanson of Wisconsin, Lois Doyle of Missouri, and Patty Cornell of Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and four brothers.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the First Baptist Church. Pastor Steve English will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Home Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held 1:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory. The family will be present to greet friends beginning at 5:00 p.m. Memorial funds have been established for Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, First Baptist Church, and Mount Pleasant Athletic Booster Club. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Rich and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
The Board of Trustees of Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities met in a Special Meeting at 1:02 p.m. in the Utility Office Conference Room.
Trustees Present: Dan McCabe (arrived at 1:09 p.m.) Harvey Ungerman, David George, Michelle Rosell and Lori White.
Absent: None
Others Present: Nate Lucas, General Manager; Jody Fuller, Accounting Supervisor/Treasurer and Jenny Lipper, Board Clerk.
It was moved by Michelle Rosell and seconded by Lori White to approve the agenda.
| Roll call on the motion was as follows: | Ayes: | H. Ungerman | |
| D. George | |||
| M. Rosell | |||
| L. White | |||
| Nays: | None |
It was moved by David George and seconded by Lori White that the minutes of the Regular Board meeting of June 18, 2024, be approved.
| Roll call on the motion was as follows: | Ayes: | H. Ungerman | |
| D. George | |||
| M. Rosell | |||
| L. White | |||
| Nays: | None |
Nathan Lucas reviewed the 2024-2025 Agreement between Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities and Local 55, IBEW contract with the board.
After review, it was moved by Harvey Ungerman and seconded by David George to approve the agreement between Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities and Local 55, IBEW.
| Roll call on the motion was as follows: | Ayes: | D. McCabe H. Ungerman | |
| D. George | |||
| M. Rosell | |||
| L. White | |||
| Nays: | None |
Customers: None
Employees: Nathan Lucas addressed the board with an update on Cedar Lane Well #7
Project. The Well continues to fail total bacteria testing. Later part of this week, Mount Pleasant Utilities has a meeting with HR Green and the DNR on site. Mt. Pleasant Utilities will have more answers at the July 16th Regular Board meeting.
It was moved by Michelle Rosell and seconded by Lori White to adjourn the meeting at 1:48 p.m.
Roll call on the motion was as follows: Ayes: D. McCabe
Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities Board Minutes
July 9, 2024
Nays: None
The next regular board meeting will be on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
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MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Sunrise Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes organizations that meet progressively rigorous standards of performance to further improve the lives of residents and staff in long term care.
Sunrise Terrace is 1 of 4 facilities in the State of Iowa and 1 of 139 facilities across the United States to earn the 2024 Silver- Achievement in Quality Award.
“Earning the Silver award is an incredible honor for our team,” said Lindsay, Administrator of Sunrise Terrace. “This achievement features our dedication to enhancing the quality of care and services we provide to our residents every day. We are proud of our progress and look forward to continuing our journey towards the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award, a feat one only skilled nursing facility in Iowa has achieved thus far.”
The National Quality Award Program has three progressive levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. At the Silver level, recipients have met the criteria for the Bronze award and can now move on to the final and most prestigious level of the program, the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award. Trained examiners review each application to determine if the center has met the demands of the criteria.
“Earning the Silver award is no small feat, and Sunrise Terrace has demonstrated exceptional commitment to quality improvement,” said Cathy Bergland, AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Board Chair. “This recognition is a clear reflection of their hard work and unwavering focus on delivering superior care and service to residents and staff.”
The National Quality Awards will be presented during Delivering Solutions 24, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, October 6-9, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.
The 2024 National Quality Award Program is sponsored by AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Members: PharMerica, Prevail by First Quality, SnapCare, HealthCap, and MatrixCare.
Fuel prices across Iowa decreased across the board this week, although prices are still hovering around last year’s levels.
The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell four cents, priced at $3.28 this week according to AAA. This is down 2 cents from last year, but 26 cents less than the national average.
Diesel prices fell a single cent for a statewide average of $3.58, which is one cent lower than last year. This price is also 30 cents lower than the national average.
Natural gas prices fell 16 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.27/MMbtu.
Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.
On July 11, 2024, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Deputies took a report of multiple acts of domestic violence that occurred at 111 N. Andrew St. in Mediapolis, IA between March 2023 and July 2024. An adult female victim advised deputies that her husband, Kameron Willis Meller, age 24, of Mediapolis, IA, was the person who assaulted her.
The victim advised deputies that he both punched and choked her causing bodily injuries. She advised he pointed a firearm at her while she was holding a small child, he held a knife to her body while threatening her, he displayed a bowie knife and an axe and threatened her, and he has made numerous threats to kill her and her family.
Detectives interviewed Kameron and he advised the allegations against him were true. Kameron was placed under arrest for domestic abuse assault strangulation causing bodily injury (D felony), going armed with intent (D felony), child endangerment, harassment 1st degree, 3 counts domestic abuse assault display a weapon, and 2 counts domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury.
Kameron Meller was transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Center.
High School Postseason Baseball
In Class 1A Substate 6, Burlington Notre Dame will host Moravia for the District 11 championship tomorrow, July 13th, at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.
BGM and Sigourney will play tomorrow at 7 pm for the District 12 championship.
In Class 2A Substate 5, Mediapolis will travel to Anamosa tomorrow at 7 pm.
In Class 3A Substate 5, Mt. Pleasant will host Fort Madison tonight at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.
Washington will travel to Central DeWitt tonight at 7 pm.
Fairfield will host Keokuk tonight at 7 pm.
In Class 4A Substate 8, Burlington will compete against Davenport North at 7 pm tonight on the road.
High School Postseason Softball
For Class 1A Region 6, Holy Trinity Catholic will face off against Twin Cedars tonight at 7 pm on the road.
In Class 3A Region 3, Fairfield lost to Albia last night 15-0. The Trojans finished the season with a 10-26 record.
Class 3A Region 8, West Burlington clobbered Mediapolis last night 14-2. Payton Harris slugged a double and tabbed an RBI along with Delaney Griffith for the Bulldogs. Mediapolis finished the season with a 10-11 record.
Central Lee handled Camanche last night 8-0.
Washington shut down Midland last night 10-0. Isabella Salazar tallied three RBIs and pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only three hits and striking out four.
The Demons will host Central Lee tomorrow, July 13th, at 7 pm with the winner advancing to the regional championship.
In Class 4A Region 5, Fort Madison’s electric offense pulled off the upset against Keokuk last night, winning 18-7. The Chiefs finished the season with an 11-19 record.
Fort Madison advanced to the regional semifinals to take on Xavier tomorrow at 7 pm on the road.
For Class 4A Region 8, Mt. Pleasant traveled to Central DeWitt last night and fell to the Sabers 15-2. The Panthers struck in the fourth inning after a lead off double by Emma Starr led to an RBI single for Macy Jones and Izzy Sloat two at-bats later to cut the lead to three, 5 to 2. Nevertheless, a two-run home run by Isabelle Pierce led to a 10 run inning to end the game early. The Panthers finished the season with a 3-28 record.
Burlington will host Central DeWitt tomorrow night at 7 pm with the winner advancing to the regional championship.
High School Cross Country
Mt. Pleasant’s optional summer runs, available for 7th through 12th graders, are scheduled Monday through Thursday. The runs will often be led by upperclassmen as coaches may not be present for every run.
On Mondays and Wednesdays the runs will start at 6:30 am at the Old Threshers Museum Theatre and on Tuesdays and Thursdays they will be at Saunders Park by the swimming pool at 7 pm.
If you have any questions, contact Coach Murray at 319-850-0867.
Prospect League
The Burlington Bees gave the home crowd a thrilling finish to the game last night with a bases loaded hit by pitch taken by Jace Figuereo to take a 5-4 win over the Thrillville Thrillbillies. Cedric Dunnwald cracked a two-run home run, while Nick Meyer led the team with two RBIs. The Bees will travel to face off against the Alton River Dragons tonight at 6:35 pm.
The Clinton LumberKings trounced the Normal CornBelters last night 9-1. Jalen Martinez slammed a home run to finish the night with two RBIs along with Chase Womack. The LumberKings will resume their matchup against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp tonight with the game tied at 0 in the bottom of the 3rd inning. The two will play a full game after.
This Day in Sports History
1901 – Cy Young wins his 300th baseball game.
1949 – Baseball owners agree to erect warning paths before each fence.
1979 – “Disco Demolition Night” at Comiskey Park: fans go wild destroying disco records and cause the White Sox to forfeit the second game of a doubleheader to the Detroit Tigers due to the damage caused on the field.
Lee County Fair 2024
Horse Show Results
Grand Champion Halter – Justin Snider
Reserve Grand Champion Halter – Ava Burkholder
Champion Senior Showmanship – Justin Snider
Champion Intermediate Showmanship – Bailey Palmer
Champion Junior Showmanship – Cayle Kelly
Champion Senior Horsemanship – Chloe Sokolik
Champion Intermediate Horsemanship – Bailey Palmer
Champion Junior Horsemanship – Camden Kelly
Poultry Show Results
Champion Poultry – Justin Snider
Reserve Champion Poultry – Justin Snider
Champion Duck – Baylor Ferreira
Champion Advanced Fowl Showmanship – Justin Snider
Champion Senior Fowl Showmanship – Allison Gruntmeir
Champion Intermediate Fowl Showmanship – Baylor Ferreira
Champion Junior Fowl Showmanship – Derrick Gruntmeir
