Four-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Saturday Accident in Wapello

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 5:09 am CDT

A young child was seriously injured Saturday evening in an accident in Wapello, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.

The incident occurred on November 16, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m. in an alleyway just west of 408 Jefferson Street. Authorities say a 2018 Kia Sorento, driven by 29-year-old Katelin Marie Lilly of Wapello, was turning north into the alley when the vehicle struck a 4-year-old girl. The child was hit by the front passenger-side tire.

After the impact, the driver put the vehicle in reverse, and the SUV came to rest in the alley.

Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene, and due to the severity of the child’s injuries, Air Care transported her to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for treatment. Her name is being withheld due to her age.

No other vehicles were involved. The case was handled by Sgt. Ellison of Iowa State Patrol Post 13.

The incident remains under investigation.

Helen Nebelle – Pending

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 5:04 am CDT

Helen Nebelle, 93, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center in Naperville, Illinois.

Funeral services are pending at Olson-Yoder Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be made to the family at www.olsonyoderfh.com

Carl E. Hughes Jr – Pending

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 5:02 am CDT
Carl E. Hughes Jr, 75, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, November 14, 2025, at Celebrate of Moline in Moline, Illinois.
Funeral services are pending at Olson-Yoder Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be made to the family at www.olsonyoderfh.com

Raymond David Spiekermeier

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 5:01 am CDT
Raymond David Spiekermeier, 79, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home in West Point.
He was born on July 23, 1946, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Raymond J.“Jargo” and C. Lucille (Sickles) Spiekermeier. On July 15, 1966 he married Charlotte Thompson at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter: Jean (Jim) Tennant of West Point, Iowa; grandsons: Chance (Kenzie) Tennant of West Point, Iowa, Chase (Jenna) Tennant of Norwalk, Iowa; great grandchildren: J.J. and Zoey; sisters-in-law: Audrey Diane of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Janet Horstman of Denmark, Iowa; brother-in-law: John Sander of Farmington, Iowa; two nephews whom he raised as sons: Dean (Angela) Sartain of Williamsburg, Virginia, Shawn (Kim) Thompson of Wever, Iowa and five nieces: Sandra, Jennifer, Kandys, Paula, Lori. Also surviving are several great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Charlotte; sister-in-law: Sharon Sander; brothers-in-law: Dean Thompson, Duane Sartain and niece: Andrea Sartain.
Dave graduated from St. James School in 1964, top 12 of his class. He served in the United States Naval Reserve. He owned and operated the West Point Bee/Donnellson Star. Later he worked for Central Standard and Standard of Beaverdale. Dave was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, West Point Jaycees, West Point Fire and Rescue, Past Time Club, Amateur Trap Shooters and Prairie Hunters. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed cat fishing and spending time on the river.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
Friends may call after 12:00 noon, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul with Father Dan Dorau as Celebrant.
Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in St. Paul.
A memorial has been established in his memory for West Point Fire and Rescue.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

Danville City Council Agenda: Monday, November 17, 2025

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 4:59 am CDT

Monday, November 17, 2025

Order of business, regular session

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.

1. Call to order, 5:15 p.m..

2. Accept or amend the agenda.

3. 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.

4. Discussion and action on the October 2025 Des Moines County Sheriff’s report.

5. Discussion and action on the Lease Agreement between H&K Wagner Park Inc. and the City of Danville

6. Discussion and action on approval of the Contractor Sidewalk Improvements Request for Quotes.

7. Approval of Waste Water Treatment Plant Billing

A. French Reneker- $20,496.90

8. Verbal Fire Chief/Building Inspector report. Action if needed.

9. Public Works written report.

A. Action on the written report.

10. Approval of consent agenda.

A. Council and paper minutes of November 3, 2025.

B. Street Finance report for 2024/2025

C. Payment of bills.

11. Council correspondence and reports.

A. Discussion on correspondence with Tyler Technologies, action if needed.

12. Adjournment.

Next regular session of the Danville City Council will be on,

Monday, December 1, 2025 starting at 5:15 p.m.

Henry County Supervisors November 18, 2025 9:00 a.m.

By Hayden Douglas · Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 4:54 am CDT

Henry County Supervisors

100 E Washington St Ste 202

Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

Fax: 319-385-3601

Chad White, Vice-Chair Marc Lindeen, Chairman Steven Detrick, Member

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

AGENDA

Board of Supervisors

November 18, 2025

9:00 a.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of Minutes

3. Approval of Claims

4. County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss, Weekly Update.

Motion – Henry County Road Department Compensation Schedule

5. 2025 City/School Elections – 2 Teir Canvass of Votes.

6. ISAC Request for $500 to Support Amicus Brief on Local Control.

7. Carlos Lopez- Requesting Financial Support for Legal Fees.

8. Assessor, Nathan Milks Family Farm Credits

9. Supervisors’ Committee’s

Closed Session

Board of Supervisors

November 18, 2025

1:00 p.m.

Closed Session Conducting IT Interviews

Closed Sessions under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i)

November 17, 2025 – November 23, 2025

By Patrick Fee · Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at 2:52 pm CDT
11/17/25
Joe Howard (9)
11/17/25
Kyle Willey
11/18/25
Phyllis Paine
11/18/25
Sid Pounds
11/18/25
Lisa Goody
11/18/25
Charlie Syfert - 17
11/18/25
Haylee Orr - 12
11/18/25
Nicci Hill
11/18/25
Zach & Darcy Wibstad *Anniversary
11/18/25
Emersen Dodds (belated)
11/19/25
Steve Riley
11/19/25
Jody Campbell
11/19/25
Gary n Shannon Van Nyhuis
11/20/25
Molly Krutchsinger (4th Birthday)
11/20/25
Patricia Carson
11/20/25
Logan Dingman
11/21/25
Marlin Ford
11/21/25
Tim and Chris Jayne
11/21/25
JoAnne Wiegel
11/21/25
Tim & Chris Jayne *Anniversary
11/23/25
Rachel Litwiller
11/23/25
Rick Williamson

Season of Giving

By Patrick Fee · Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at 6:44 am CDT

Thanksgiving is coming up, and the community is coming together to help those in need.  The First Presbyterian Church, 902 s. Walnut St. in Mt. Pleasant has started a Little Free Pantry in the front entrance.  It is available at any time.  The Mt. Pleasant Community School District has made November “Compassion in Action” and invites the community to contribute to the elementary schools food drive.  In a partnership with the Fellowship Cup and PTA, you can bring in canned or boxed food items to MP Elementary Schools during November.