Barb Phelps to be Honored with Governor’s Volunteer Award

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 9:21 am CDT

Barb Phelps, SHIIP/SMP Counselor with Henry County Health Center, will receive a Governor’s Volunteer Award. Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg will personally announce awardees during a special recognition ceremony held on June 25th (2pm-5pm) at Ankeny High School (1155 SW Cherry St, Ankeny, IA 50023).

 

Barb will be honored with a 5-year service award by Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). Since 2019, Barb has completed 790 Counseling Appointments appointments and spent more than 764 hours providing guidance to individuals, families, and caregivers on how to navigate their Medicare and identify plans and resources that work for them.

 

“Iowans take great pride in their deep and rich commitment for serving others—it’s in our DNA,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Iowa nice is the foundation of our state–you see it everywhere you turn– Iowans volunteering their time to help others and improve their communities and our state. It truly is an honor to be able to recognize these individuals for their meaningful acts of generosity through the Governor’s Volunteer Awards and inspire others to do the same.”

 

Kristin Griffith, SHIIP-SMP Director, shares “SHIIP-SMP Counselors are some of the best volunteers and people you could ever work with. They care deeply about their community members, and consistently go above and beyond to provide unbiased and trustworthy information helping individuals and their families navigate the complexity of Medicare.”

 

Kirsten Heerdt, Volunteer Services and SHIIP Site Coordinator at HCHC, also shared her congratulations – stating, “Barb is a delight to work with and has made a huge impact on her clients by saving them thousands of dollars in medication costs.”

 

Coordinated by Volunteer Iowa, the Governor’s Volunteer Award program—now in its 40th year—provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level award. A complete list of award recipients and an electronic copy of this news release are available at volunteeriowa.org

Hot and Dry Weather Helps Fieldwork – Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 9:03 am CDT

The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report has been released and Mike Naig, the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, has commented…

“Summer officially begins this week, and Iowans can expect temperatures that match the season. After the frustrating planting delays, crops seem to be catching up nicely,” said Secretary Naig. “Both corn and soybeans will continue to benefit from the forecasts indicating unseasonable warmth with above average chances for rain through the end of June.”

The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov.

Despite some isolated rain showers, warm temperatures and mostly dry weather resulted in 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 16, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Primary field activities were finishing up corn and soybean planting and re-planting. Other field activities included cutting hay and spraying crops.

Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 12 percent short, 77 percent adequate and 10 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 2 percent very short, 14 percent short, 75 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus.

Corn emergence is nearing completion at 95 percent. Corn condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Eighty-six percent of the soybean crop has emerged, almost 2 weeks behind last year and 1 day behind the 5-year average. Soybean condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Oats headed reached 74 percent, 2 days behind last year but 1 week ahead of the average. Nineteen percent of oats were turning color, 6 days ahead of last year and 13 days ahead of the 5-year average. Oat condition rated 81 percent good to excellent.

The State’s first cutting of alfalfa hay reached 89 percent complete, 6 days behind last year. Hay condition rated 80 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 75 percent good to excellent. Some cattle feedlots remain muddy.

Taylor Collins Comments on Illegal Immigration Following Injunction of Iowa’s Illegal Immigration Law

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 9:02 am CDT

Rep. Taylor Collins released the following statement in response to a federal district court judge granting an injunction of Iowa’s illegal immigration law:

“Instead of protecting our borders, the Biden administration is focused on stopping the State of Iowa from enforcing the laws that they refuse to enforce themselves. Millions of individuals have entered the country illegally since Biden took office and he continues to do nothing to stop it. In fact, if the Biden administration would do its job, the State of Iowa would not have to take these steps to protect our citizens. I fully support Attorney General Bird appealing this decision as soon as possible.”

Hot and Humid All Week Long

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 9:01 am CDT

A heat advisory remains in effect through this evening, and for good reason.

Afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s will combine with humid conditions to produce heat indices between 95 to near 100°F at times!

This heat is no joke, and it is important to take care of yourselves and others. If you must be outside today, drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen and light-colored clothing, and take breaks in the shade or in air conditioning. Check in on people who are most vulnerable to the impacts of heat. NEVER leave a child or pet unattended in a parked vehicle as temperatures inside can quickly soar to 120°F or higher!

It looks like the temperatures will remain in the 90s through Saturday, with Sunday finally bringing much needed respite with a high of 86.

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda 06/19

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 9:00 am CDT

City Hall/Council Chambers
PO Box 155
218 W Main St
Wayland, IA 52654
Phone: 319-256-3276
Fax: 319-256-3279

Regular Meeting Agenda Wayland City Hall @ 7:30 P.M.

MAYOR: Travis Shelman
COUNCIL: Caylon DeVaul,
Kathie Grimm, Jamie Roth,
Chad Rohe, Mike Miller
CLERK: Beverly Conrad
TREAS: Terry Kaufman
ATTORNEY: Lynch Dallas

June 19, 2024

1. Roll Call

2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of June 5, 2024
b. Bills for Payment
c. CD Renewal
d. Building Permits

3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks 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.
4. Unfinished Business
a.

5. New Business
a. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License Application – City of Wayland (RAGBRAI)
b. Res. 2024-17 Resolution Authorizing Wages and Benefits for City Employees for the
Fiscal Year of July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2025
c. Res. 2024-18 Resolution to Transfer Funds FYE24
d. Change of July 3, 2024 Regular Meeting Time to 5:00 pm

6. Adjournment

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda 06/20

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 8:56 am CDT

Henry County Supervisors
100 E Washington St Ste 202
Mt Pleasant IA 52641
Fax: 319-385-3601

Chad White,  Marc Lindeen,  Greg Moeller (Chairman)
319-385-0759  319-385-0760  319-385-0761

AGENDA

June 20, 2024

1. Approve Agenda

2. Approve Minutes

3. Approve Claims

4. Jake Hotchkiss Engineer Weekly Update

5. Joe Buffington Wild Acres Subdivision in Section 11 of Baltimore Township

6. Steve Ort Leroy Cole Subdivision in Section 6 Center Township

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

 

Glorine Hellweg

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 8:54 am CDT

Glorine Emma Hellweg, 93, of Fairfield, IA passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield, IA with Father Nick Adam officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield, IA immediately following. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church. A Rosary Service will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Glorine’s honor may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Friends may leave online condolences and join the webcast at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

 

Glorine Emma Hellweg was born on October 7, 1930, in Lee County, Iowa, to Conrad and Elizabeth Rutter Kruse.  Her early years were spent in the simplicity of the rural country school before graduating from St. Mary High School in West Point, IA.   Glorine began working at the Sheaffer Pen company in Ft. Madison.  While attending her sister’s wedding she met a groomsman by the name of Arthur Hellweg.  The two were united in marriage on April 19, 1952, at St. Mary in West Point, the couple laid down roots in Ft. Madison and shortly after took the bold step of embracing farm life together in Fairfield in 1954.

 

Embodying the spirit of a true farmwife and mother, Glorine cherished her role in nurturing her growing family. Her passion for caregiving extended into her later years when she enriched the lives of many at the Jefferson County Health Center’s cafeteria, where she worked until retirement.

 

Glorine loved crocheting, and her creations are a warm reminder of her skilled hands. Her love for playing cards made her a joyful competitor amongst friends and family. Glorine was also celebrated for her exceptional baking, with her pies and angel food cake becoming the highlights of many gatherings.  Faith was a cornerstone of Glorine’s life; she was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield, Iowa for many years.

 

While she is now reunited with her beloved husband, Arthur Hellweg, her dear son Terrance, and her cherished siblings Marie, Kathryn, Richard, Ernest, Cletus, Bertha, Adrian, and Darlene, her spirit lives on in those she leaves behind.

 

She is lovingly remembered by her children Janet Hellweg, Randy (Jodi) Hellweg, Mike (Tracey) Hellweg, Mary (Scott) Lovik, Brenda Hellweg (Dan Say), and Monica Hellweg; Her nine grandchildren, Loran (Matt) Stutenberg, Josh (Kendra) Hellweg, Chandra Hellweg-Gillespie (JT), Teree (Jonathan) Hungerford, Jeremy Hellweg, Ariana (Paul) Pasierb, Zachary (Sara) Rundlett-Herdliska, Christopher (Ashely) Herdliska, and Jarrett Hellweg (Kaycee McGregor); and eleven cherished great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence Menke, as well as many extended family and friends.

Sports, June 18th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

New London took down Pekin last night 8-4. Brendan Richey, Michael Raines, and Gage Burden each grabbed two RBIs in the win as New London finished with three doubles. The Tigers will face off against Mt. Pleasant tonight at 5:30 pm at home. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 5:15 pm. 

With the top of the conference standings on the line, Mt. Pleasant took on Fairfield in a road doubleheader and the two split the night. Fairfield won game one decidedly after a four run 5th inning helped cement a 9-3 win. Payton Walker had the lone RBI for the Panthers in game one. Dain Burkhart pitched the complete game, striking out three while allowing only four hits. 

Fairfield’s offense caught fire late in game two, but Mt. Pleasant had secured the win 12-7 to remain on top of the conference standings. Ben Newton led the team with three RBIs as Brayton Hutson and Payson Coleman each finished with two RBIs in the win. Landon Nodruft and Nate Konczal each tallied two RBIs for the Trojans. 

Fairfield will host Mid-Prairie tonight at 7:30 pm. 

Winfield-Mt. Union lost a nailbiter to Wapello last night 2-0. Wyat Marlette picked up the win, tallying five strikeouts for Wapello. The Wolves will travel to Pekin tonight at 5:30 pm. 

West Burlington scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Highland last night 8-7. Brock Thuleen, Caleb Bush, Bo Begner, Preyton Doty, and Emry Watson each tabbed an RBI in the win. Danville will face off against West Burlington tonight at 5:30 pm on the road.  

Central Lee will face off against Burlington Notre Dame tonight on the road at 5:30 pm. 

Van Buren County will take on Mediapolis tonight at 5:30 pm in Mediapolis. 

High School Baseball Rankings

The week five Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association rankings’ experienced a shakeup in Class 1A as Akron-Westfield jumped two spots in the rankings to take over the crown with Burlington Notre Dame now ranked second. 

The movement of the rankings came on the heels of the Williamsburg Tournament, which saw the Nikes lose by five runs or more to Assumption and Central DeWitt. In Class 1A, Burlington Notre Dame still ranks fourth in batting average and ERA, while their team slugging percentage sits in second. 

High School Softball

West Burlington’s late surge earned the Falcons the 10-6 victory over Highland last night. Logan Kelley and Madelyn Thomas both swatted home runs as Kelley led the team with four RBIs. The Falcons will host Danville tonight at 7 pm. 

Fairfield hosted Mt. Pleasant for a doubleheader last night and tallied their first two conference victories of the season in dominating fashion. Game one saw Laney Norris limit Mt. Pleasant to just three hits on the game, while leading the squad with two RBIs in a 12-0 win.

Game two was led off by an Emma Starr double and eventual RBI sacrifice by Kynlee White to give the Panthers a 1 to 0 lead. That was the only lead of the game for Mt. Pleasant as Fairfield won 14-2 after putting up nine runs in the fourth inning. Elyse Setterstrom finished 3 for 3 with three RBIs for the Trojans, while Leah Helmick led the team with four RBIs. Savannah Hollander tabbed three RBIs between the two contests. The Panthers will travel to Cardinal tomorrow, June 19th, at 7 pm.

Fairfield will face off against Wahsington tomorrow at 7:30 pm at home. 

Mediapolis was squashed by Louisa-Muscatine last night 15-0. The Bulldogs will take on Van Buren County tonight at home at 7:30 pm. 

Van Buren County walked it off against Hillcrest Academy last night 4-3. Ivy Davison, Kylee Roen, and Ali Pedretti each nabbed an RBI as Roen finished with a triple. 

Winfield-Mt. Union fell to Wapello last night 12-0. Makiah Lower tabbed the only hit for the Wolves. Winfield-Mt. Union will take on Pekin tonight at 7 pm at Pekin. 

Central Lee will square off against Washington tonight at 7:30 pm on the road. 

Holy Trinity Catholic will host New London tonight at 7 pm. 

WACO will take on Columbus tonight at 5:30 pm at home. 

High School Cross Country

Mt. Pleasant’s optional summer runs officially get underway this week. The runs are a great way to get in shape and to run with others. The runs are available for 7th through 12th graders and 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 ventured back into the win column last night with a 7-4 victory over the Normal CornBelters. Nick Meyer crushed a grand slam for the Bees to secure the win. The Bees will take on the O’Fallon Hoots tonight at home at 6:30 pm. 

The Clinton LumberKings handled the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes last night 9-4. Blake Timmons and Cougar Cooke each notched two RBIs in the win. The LumberKings will venture over to face off against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp tonight at 7:05 pm. 

This Day in Sports History

1911 – The Detroit Tigers trail the Chicago White Sox, 13-1 at Bennett Park, Detroit; the Tigers recover to win 16-15 for the biggest comeback in Major League Baseball history at the time.

1972 – The US Supreme Court, 5-3, confirms the lower court rulings in the Curt Flood case, upholding baseball’s exemption from antitrust laws.

2000 – 100th US Open Men’s Golf, Pebble Beach GL: Tiger Woods wins his first US Open by a major championship record-setting 15 strokes over Ernie Els and Miguel Ángel Jiménez.