The National Weather Service is reporting several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today through Tuesday night. The greatest risk of severe weather will be Tuesday and Tuesday night, with a moderate risk (level 4 of 5) of severe weather forecast for Tuesday. All modes of severe weather are possible, which includes damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes.
The strongest storms are expected Tuesday evening with some supercell storms possible. We may see damaging winds up to 80mph, large hail, and possible tornadoes.
Lori Mae Ruby Steffensmeier, 37, of rural Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 8:33 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024.
She was born on September 18, 1986, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Randy and Merilee (Peterson) Ruby. On June 13, 2009, she married Dan Steffensmeier at the First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
She is survived by her husband: Dan; three daughters: Ruby, Kathleen and Carlee Steffensmeier; parents: Randy and Merilee; brother: John Ruby and sister: Lacey Ruby; father and mother-in-law: Tom and Carla Steffensmeier; grandmother: Sandra Petersen. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
Lori graduated from Central College with a Bachelors Degree in Biology and Secondary Education. She worked as a quality systems manager at Roquette. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point. She served on St. Mary’s Parish Council and the Altar and Rosary Committee. Lori enjoyed gardening, golfing, reading, spending time with family and friends and most of all, she loved her children.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A Christian wake service will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the church.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in West Point.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her daughters’ education.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
By Yorke Prough · Monday, May 20th, 2024 at 11:01 am CDT
MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Board of Trustees:Regular Meeting: 1:00pm Tuesday, May 21st (City Hall Council Chamber Room located at 307 E. Monroe St)
Dan McCabe, Chairman
Harvey Ungerman
David George
Michelle Rosell
Lori White
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER.
Roll call.
Approval of Agenda.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
Regular Board Meeting April 16th, 2024 – Approval.
Board Working Session May 2nd, 2024 – Approval.
Approval of Warrants.
Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
Resolution No. 2024-3: Resolution Increasing the Customer Commercial Demand Rate (DM-031) and the Customer Industrial Demand Rate (ID-033), because of an increase in the Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities’ Wheeling Rate – Review and Approval.
Audit Engagement Service Proposals – Review and Approval.
Board review of Audit Engagement Service Proposals for Fiscal Years 2024-2026 or 2024-2028.
Award Audit Engagement Services Contract
2024-2025 Capital & Operating Budget – Review & Approval
LEGAL COUNSEL.
Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.).
Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update
Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
Board review of completion of work, final expense in Warrant List.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department reports of a motor vehicle accident on Sunday afternoon. At 3:54pm on Sunday, May 19th, the MPPD responded to the 2100 Block of East Washington Street for a report of a car vs motorcycle accident. Upon investigation, it was determined that Hunter Williams of Mount Pleasant had attempted to turn north into Casey’s gas station when he was struck by Michal Bagwell, who was operating a motorcycle and traveling westbound on Washington Street.
One subject was transported to the hospital. The Mount Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Pleasant Fire, and Henry County Ambulance services.
Debra Susan Garmoe, 67, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 12:03 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
She was born on March 1, 1957, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Willard P. and Lucille (Thompson) Garmoe, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter: Carrie (Nick Derby) Stice of Argyle, Iowa; two sons: Paul (Dwan) Starks and Nathan (Sara) Starks, both of Fort Madison, Iowa; grandchildren: Patrick, Cheyenne, Bayley, Anthony, Sylvester, Paige, and Bryan Starks, Emma Rhodes, Ruth Stice, and one on the way; one brother: Russell (Sabine) Garmoe of Temple, Texas; her sister: Cheryl Baumgart of Hockley, Texas. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son: Patrick; her brother: Willard Jr.; and her sister: Evelyn Calvert.
Debra worked at Conagra Foods for thirty-three years. She was a member of UFCW Local 617. She enjoyed quilt shows, spending time with her family, being outdoors, reading, bowling, and traveling with her family.
Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Church of New Beginnings in Keokuk, Iowa, with Pastor Don Skinner officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Burial will be at a later date in the Montrose Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
The Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance’s Government Affairs Committee is pleased to host a forum for the upcoming primary election of Henry County Supervisor. All Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce members are invited to attend the forum on Tuesday, May 21st, beginning at 6 PM at Masonic Lodge. The forum will be a series of prepared questions for contested candidates regarding key issues for the community and businesses. Candidates include: Dan Cook, Steve Detrick, David Muhs and Chad White.
The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance exists to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents through economic growth. The Chamber consists of 360 businesses, organizations, and individual members. The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance encompasses the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Pleasant Area Development Commission, and Henry County Tourism.
If you are unable to make it to this forum and would like to hear from the candidates, head to KILJ.com under special programming to find a recorded forum with the four candidates hosted by KILJ Radio.
Healthy Henry County Communities is hosting the 3rd annual Stride Into Summer Family Walk on Sunday June 2nd 1-4pm. This fun, free, family-friendly event will feature a number of activity stations along a loop walk at East Lake Park. Sign in and pick up your goodie bag at the tent by the tennis courts. A wagon or stroller is recommended. Organizations having activity stations include Henry County Public Health, ADDS, I-Smile, 1st Five, The Family Connection, CPPC, DVIP, ISU Extension and Outreach, Henry County Disability Services, Elevate, Mt. Pleasant Community School District, and the Mt. Pleasant, New London, and Winfield libraries.
In addition, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office will be there to fingerprint kids and provide parents with an ID kit. They will also be giving away some bike helmets for kids and have a few bikes to raffle off. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Mt. Pleasant Fire Department, Iowa DNR, Iowa State Patrol, and Henry County EMS will also have activities promoting summer safety topics.
In case of rain, the event will be postponed until Sunday June 9th. For more information and updates visit Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty or call Kelly at 319-385-0779. Healthy Henry County Communities is the community wellness coalition for Henry County Public Health.
By Yorke Prough · Monday, May 20th, 2024 at 7:43 am CDT
Monday, May 20, 2024
Order of business
Danville City Council, Danville City Hall
NOTE: The regular session may be conducted electronically
as allowed by Iowa Code 21.8
Citizen comments: Comments must be directed to the subject under consideration. The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of the citizen comments. Citizens making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further comment before the Council during the meeting.
Public Hearing
1 Call to order, 6:00 p.m. public hearing.
Receiving of comments for the amended 2023/2024 budget.
Closing of the public hearing.
Regular Session
Call to order, regular session, immediately following the closing of the public hearing.
Accept or amend the agenda.
Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding city business. The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to City business, including items on this agenda. You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks to five minutes 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.
Discussion and action on the Des Moines County Sheriff’s report for April 2024.
Approval of Resolution 2024-10, amending the 2023/2024 city budget.
Discussion and action on Resolution 2024-09, establishing a payment policy.
Discussion on proposed Ordinance Number 237, changes to Danville City Code, Chapter 13.10 Electric Rates.
First reading of proposed Ordinance Number 237.
Action on the first reading of proposed Ordinance Number 237.
Danville Firemen annual Fish Fry/Chicken Fry/Fireworks event, June 28th.
Action on the request for street closures during the food distribution.
Action on approving a Fireworks permit for the Firemen Assoc..
Discussion and action on a contractual payment to J & M Displays for Fireworks.
City Electrician’s report.
Update on any on-going projects. Action if needed.
Fire Chief/building inspector report – action by council if needed.
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Page 2 of 2, agenda
May 20, 2024
Public Works report.
Request from the resident at 202 South Birch Street, putting a concrete apron at the end
of their driveway.
Public Works written report. Action if needed.
Approval of consent agenda.
Council minutes of May 6, 2024 (full & summary minutes).
April 2024 financial reports.
Payment of bills.
Council reports and correspondence.
Update regarding the Iowa Grid Resilience Fund application.
Update on sidewalk repair on the east side of North Main Street. Action by council if
needed.
Update on the agreement with the Danville Station. Action if needed.
Adjournment.
The next regular session of the Danville City Council will be on
Monday, June 3, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m., Danville City Hall.
