Nominations Now Open for John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 2:29 pm CDT

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate today announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Iowans aged 25 or younger who have made a meaningful commitment to addressing civil rights and bringing about authentic change in their communities are eligible.

“Many young Iowans will hear throughout their young adulthood that they are the leaders of tomorrow, but I maintain that most of these Iowans are already accomplished leaders in their own right,” said Secretary Pate. “The John Lewis Youth Leadership Award is just one way for our office to recognize the bright young Iowans who are dedicated to making a difference in their communities.”

This will be the third time Iowans have been honored with the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Most recently, Secretary Pate recognized SirMichael Carrington Williams-Thomas, a 9th grader from West Des Moines, and J.J. Kapur, an American Connections Corps Fellow at CultureAll with the award.

“Congressman John Lewis has made a long-lasting impact on so many of us and we are honored to recognize his legacy with this award,” said Secretary Pate. “So many young Iowans are exemplifying the leadership abilities of Congressman Lewis in their everyday lives, and we are lucky to be a small part of it.”

The John Lewis Youth Leadership Award was established in 2021 by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) as a way for every state to honor the extraordinary accomplishments of Congressman John Lewis. Secretaries of State across the nation are encouraged to recognize gifted, civic-minded young people with demonstrated leadership abilities with the award each year. The deadline to submit nominations is noon on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Man Attempts to Sell Marijuana Thwarted by Des Moines County Deputies

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 2:23 pm CDT
On January 16, 2024, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle for a stop sign violation at S. 8th St. and Washington St. While deputies were speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, they observed marijuana and drug packaging in plain view. Deputies then conducted a search of the vehicle and located marijuana and drug packaging materials.
A passenger in the vehicle, James Adam Murphy, age 52, of Davenport, Iowa, was also found in possession of approximately 32 grams of marijuana and 19 grams of methamphetamine. Murphy admitted that he was selling the marijuana. Murphy was placed under arrest and transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Center. Murphy was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, a class D felony, possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense, a class D Felony, failure to affix a drug tax stamp, a class D Felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.

Wayland City Council Agenda January 17th

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 2:21 pm CDT

Wayland City Council Meeting 7:30pm – Wayland City Hall

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 January 3, 2024
b. Bills for Payment/CD Renewal
c. Building Permits
d. Police Report

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. Ord. 19-2023 “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 65 (Stop or Yield Required) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wayland, Iowa (final reading)
b.

5. New Business
a. 2024 Training–Beverly C–IMFOA Conferences–April 17-19 & October 16-18 @ Des Moines; Clayton Energy Gas Meeting – May 22-24 – Omaha; Municipal Professionals Academy June 19-21 @ Ames
b. Res. 2023-01 Resolution Authorizing Connection to the Public Sewer

6. Adjournment

 

Henry County Supervisors Agenda January 18th

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 1:50 pm CDT

Henry County Supervisors

100 E Washington St  Ste 202

Mt Pleasant IA  52641

Fax:  319-385-3601

 

Chad White, Member            Marc Lindeen, Vice-Chairman        Greg Moeller, Chairman    

           319-385-0759                                 319-385-0760                                  319-385-0761________                       

 

 

AGENDA

January 18, 2024

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

Budget Work

Other County Business as time allows

      Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Vicki Wilson

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 11:04 am CDT

Vicki N. Wilson, 74, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

Anita Hill

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 11:04 am CDT

Anita Hill, 84, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Reginal Hospice House in West Burlington.

 

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

Man Escapes Car Moments Before Train Collides

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 8:12 am CDT

A man avoided potential injury or death by train by just a few moments on Sunday.

This snowstorm has caused many to get their vehicles stuck in the driveway or a ditch, but few were as unfortunate as a Lockridge man on January 14th. At the intersection of 218th St, the man drove onto the railroad tracks to cross. There, his vehicle got stuck in the deep snow.

The man fled from his vehicle before a train struck his car. No injuries were reported, and the identity of the man has not been released.

Mount Pleasant Sanitation Committee January 17th Agenda

By Yorke Prough · Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 7:59 am CDT

The Mount Pleasant Sanitation Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, second-floor meeting room at 5:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Discuss privatizing the Solid Waste Collection System
3. Open forum
4. Adjourn