Great River Health regrets to announce the closure of the Henry County Health Center-Mediapolis Clinic, effective August 2, 2024. This decision comes with the departure of provider Naarah Hauenstein, PA-C.  Other factors that figured into the decision include the proximity of similar care at Henry County Health Center-Wapello Clinic and Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, and the difficulty recruiting and retaining a qualified provider to replace Hauenstein.

“We appreciate the trust and support the Mediapolis community has shown us over the years,” said Dr. Joel Ryon, Chief Medical Officer of Great River Health. “We did not come to this decision easily, and we remain committed to ensuring a seamless transition for our patients to continue receiving the high-quality care they deserve.”

Patients currently receiving care at the Henry County Health Center-Mediapolis Clinic will receive a letter with detailed information on transferring their care and/or medical records to a preferred provider.  The Henry County Health Center-Wapello Clinic and Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington both have availability with primary care providers as well as walk-in care services.

“We are grateful to Naarah Hauenstein and the team of healthcare professionals at the Mediapolis Clinic for their dedicated service to their patients.  We look forward to continuing to serve the community and providing for all their healthcare needs at our other locations,” expressed Ryon.

Great River Health System purchased the Mediapolis Clinic in 1998, employing the providers and staff.

For a comprehensive list of services and additional information regarding Great River Health go to: www.greatriverhealth.org

The Henry County Sheriff met with 2/3rds of the Board of Supervisors on Thursday to discuss the hiring of an additional deputy. Supervisor Lindeen was absent.

On April 2^nd, the board approved adding a 13^th deputy for school resource officer purposes, after New London and Winfield-Mt.Union both requested officers. However, Winfield-Mt.Union has chosen a Winfield city employee to fulfill the duties inside the school building due to legislation signed into law on April 19^th.

Board Chair, Greg Moeller, believed it appropriate to wait on hiring a 13^th Deputy since NLCSD does not have an answer on the furthering of the contract for current SRO, Deputy Lopez. There is a school board meeting next week where they will discuss the contract.

The motion to rescind the hiring of a 13^th Deputy as an SRO was approved. Supervisor White told the Sheriff that he should come to them again if a similar situation arises.

Nicholas Gluba, USMC veteran and City Council member from Lone Tree, proudly announces his candidacy for the District 1 US House Seat in Iowa on the Libertarian Party of Iowa ticket. With a background deeply rooted in the local community and a passion for individual liberties, Mr. Gluba’s campaign aims to bring a fresh perspective to Washington, centered on the needs and values of Iowans.

“As a proud Iowan, I have a deep connection to our community and a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face,” stated Gluba. “I am running on a platform of freedom for all people regardless of ethnicity, religion, social status, and gender. My campaign is built on the principles of personal freedom, economic opportunity, and accountable government.”

LPIA Chairwoman Jules Cutler had this to say about the Libertarian Party candidate: ‘Nicholas Gluba aligns with the party’s core principles of individual liberty, free-market economics, and non-interventionist foreign policy. He has dutifully served his country as a Marine, and continues to serve his community in his role on the City Council. His candidacy represents the Libertarian Party of Iowa’s commitment to the great people across our state. .”

On June 10, 2024, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a single motorcycle accident with unknown injuries.

An investigation determined William Sears of Des Moines, Iowa was operating a red 2016 Victory motorcycle in the 1300 grid of US Highway 34.  William lost control and collied with the ditch.  William was transported by Henry County EMS due to injuries from the collision.  Damage to the motorcycle was more than $1,500.

A woman in a wheelchair was stuck inside of a mobile home that was on fire on Monday. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office received an E911 call of a gas stove on fire at 6:12pm on June 10^th, in the Green Valley Mobile Home Court Area.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded to the scene. Upon arrival, all occupants were removed from the trailer and the fire was determined to no longer be active. No injuries or damages were reported from this incident.

Iowans can be glad about the price of gas this week, as the price of both regular and diesel fell considerable amounts.

After falling 8 cents from last week, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.15 across the state. This is a 22 cent drop from last year.

The national average on Wednesday was $3.45, down 5 cents from last week’s price.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 5 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.49. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.64 in Iowa.

The current Iowa diesel price is 30 cents lower than the national average of $3.79.

Natural gas prices jumped up a whopping 28 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.01/MMbtu.

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

There was a fire in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday evening at the Mount Pleasant Motors building. The staff were working on a vehicle when it caught on fire, which quickly spread throughout the rest of the building. Thankfully, the fire department has a weekly meeting on Wednesday evening, meaning an abundance of firefighters were able to respond quickly. The fire was contained to just the auto shop side of the building and was under control approximately 5 minutes after the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department arrived.

15 firefighters, 2 engines, tower 1, command 1, and a brush truck, all responded. The fire chief would like to thank Mount Pleasant Police Department and Mt. Pleasant Utilities for their assistance.