Hy-Vee, Inc. has announced that the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 season are now available at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest. At this time, Hy-Vee is offering the updated COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12+.

Individuals can save time by scheduling an appointment in advance at Hy-Vee Pharmacy by visiting www.hyvee.com/covidvaccine. Walk ins are also accepted during normal pharmacy operating hours. Individuals can also request to receive a flu vaccine and/or RSV vaccine (only for ages 60+) at the time of their COVID-19 vaccination at Hy-Vee.

Updated COVID-19 vaccines for younger age groups are expected to become available at select Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in the following weeks.

The FDA and CDC have recommended that all individuals ages 6 months and older receive the updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 season. Those who have previously received

COVID-19 vaccines should wait at least 2 months after their last dose before receiving the new, updated  COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals who are severely to moderately immunocompromised can also receive an additional updated COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 months after their last updated dose.

According to the FDA and CDC, the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines are reformulated to provide better protection against the virus variants currently responsible for most infections and hospitalizations in the U.S.

Vaccine recipients should bring the following to their Hy-Vee Pharmacy appointment:

• Insurance card (if they have insurance)
• Medicare Part B red, white and blue card (if Medicare recipient)
• Photo ID

Vaccine Pricing

The new, updated COVID-19 vaccine for the 2023-2024 season is the first group of COVID-19 vaccines to become commercially available following the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is still free with most private and public insurance plans at this time.

Adults who do not have health insurance or those whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 costs may still receive the COVID-19 vaccine for free through the CDC’s Bridge Access Program through Dec. 31, 2024. At this time, Hy-Vee is not part of the CDC’s Bridge Access Program. Individuals without health insurance may receive a free COVID-19 vaccine at state and local health departments and federally qualified health centers. To find a nearby CDC Bridge Access provider, patients can visit www.vaccines.gov.

COVID-19, Flu & RSV

According to medical experts, a “tripledemic” may soon be on the horizon with the circulation of COVID-19, flu and RSV viruses. It’s recommended that individuals get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall to help reduce the spread and protect individuals from serious infection. Those who get their flu shot at Hy-Vee can also earn a 20-cent Hy-Vee Fuel Saver reward.

It is also recommended that individuals ages 60+ get the new, single-dose RSV vaccine, which is available at  Hy-Vee pharmacies with no appointment or prescription necessary.

The CDC has approved co-administration of the COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines, so individuals can get all three vaccines (if eligible) in one appointment. Individuals can request to receive the flu and/or RSV vaccine at the time of their COVID-19 vaccination appointment at Hy-Vee.

To learn more about vaccinations at Hy-Vee, visit www.hy–vee.com/my–pharmacy.

The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet in Regular Session Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, second-floor meeting room at 5:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Roll Call.
2. Consent Agenda: To the Public — All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and a roll call of the Councilmembers. There will be no separate discussion of items unless the Mayor, a Councilmember or citizen so request, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
3. Receive & file communications – Zoning application for 10 acres NW corner W Washington Street & Hickory Avenue

– Proclamation-Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Title VI Annual Report 4. Approve agenda.

*5. Approve minutes of previous meetings.

*6. Approve payment of bills.

*7. Receive report of Officers.

8. Old Business-
   1. Resolution setting Public Hearing to amend accessory building and shipping container ordinance.
9. New Business
   1. Approve hire of Kinney & Sons Excavating to fix spot sanitary sewer repairs on McCoy and Henry Street Projects.
   2. Approve Change Order # 2 for NE Lagoon Forcemain (Schedule 2) Project.
   3. Approve Cigarette Permit for Steam Demons at 217 W Washington Street.
   4. Approve Mayoral appointment to the Mount Pleasant Utility Board.
10. Public Forum.

I l. Adjourn to meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 1 1, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

At approximately 2:42pm on Saturday, September 23^rd, Des Moines County Deputies observed a motorcycle at Main St. and Court operating with no registration. The driver, Samuel Joseph Pogue II, 31, of Burlington, was recognized and deputies were already aware that his driving status was barred.

The motorcycle took off when deputies attempted to perform a stop, accelerating through the city streets in an attempt to elude deputies. Reaching speeds of 25 mph over the posted speed limit, the motorcycle lost control in the 300 block of Marshall St. At this time, the driver attempted to flee on foot.

Pogue was soon located and placed under arrest. After a search, it was revealed he was in possession of a bag of methamphetamine.

As a result, Pogue was charged with driving while barred, felony eluding, and possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to the Des Moines County Correctional Center.

A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.

On Saturday, September 23^rd, at 9:21pm, there was a report of a juvenile male with a firearm at a gender reveal party. The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office was then dispatched to the 1100 block of Cedar Street in Fredonia. A physical altercation ensued, and three males left the party in a black BMW SUV.

The black BMW was spotted at the intersection of highway 92 and Country Road G40. After a felony stop was conducted, three adult males and three firearms were located in the vehicle.

After further investigation, it was learned only two of the male subjects were carrying firearms at the time of the incident. The other male was prohibited from carrying a firearm. It seems that all three males were intoxicated.

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbus Junction Police Department were called in to support.

After the full investigation Tijon Malik Harrill, age 23, of Columbus Junction was taken into custody and charged with prohibited possessor of an offensive weapon due to a previous domestic violence charge, carrying a weapon while intoxicated, public intoxication, and open container of a passenger in a vehicle. Kevante’ Demetreus Andrews, age 28, of Columbus Junction was taken into custody and charged with carrying a weapon while intoxicated, disorderly conduct of fighting in a public street, and public intoxicated. Both subjects are being held on $1500 cash only bond.

*A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.*