David E. Derby, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant where memorial service arrangements are pending.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com
At 1:11pm on Wednesday, July 12th, West Burlington Police were dispatched to Harbor Freight, 104 West Agency Road, for theft. Officers were told that the suspect had left in an “older blue Dodge Durango” westbound on Agency Road. He had stolen a welder and a tool bag.
Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office stopped the vehicle as it was exiting Menard’s parking lot and found the stolen goods inside. During the stop, the driver jumped into the driver’s seat and sped off, causing a pursuit.
The driver led the officers on a chase until the vehicle came to a stop at West Burlington Avenue and Van Weiss Boulevard after jumping a curb.
However, as the police stopped their car, the driver rammed the passenger side of a West Burlington Police Department car with the officers still inside. The suspect then drove into the car again as the officers were exciting the vehicle, causing around $1500 in damage.
At this point, the driver took off once again, this time heading southbound, until it was involved in an accident at the roundabout at West Burlington Avenue and West Avenue.
The suspect, identified as Tyler Keith Jennings, age 36 of Fort Madison, was observed to be reaching for a gun and point it towards the officers. He was then taken into custody.
Jennings was charged with felony eluding, driving under suspension, 2nd degree criminal mischief, 4th degree theft, failure to provide proof of financial responsibility, and a stop sign violation.
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| The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified on July 10 of a fish kill on the lower Des Moines River.
DNR staff from the Fisheries Bureau investigated and found an estimated 20,000 dead shovelnose sturgeon in a 60 mile river stretch from near Ottumwa to Farmington in southeast Iowa. Freshly dead fish collected on July 11 were submitted to Iowa State University for testing. The investigation began with determining the start and end of the fish kill. DNR fisheries staff collected water temperatures and dissolved oxygen levels at nine locations along the fish kill path and sampled for ammonia. Using the American Fisheries Society (AFS) guidelines, staff started counting dead fish at bridge accesses and then expanded their count to free-flowing areas. “We didn’t find low levels of dissolved oxygen or high levels of ammonia which is usually indicative of some sort of spill, so it comes down to high water temperatures coupled with the low flows that we are experiencing at present. Water temperatures are in the upper 80s and exceed levels known to cause shovelnose sturgeon mortality,” said Mark Flammang, Iowa DNR fisheries biologist. “It was also limited to shovelnose sturgeon; no other species were impacted.” Shovelnose sturgeon are relatively abundant below Ottumwa, as many of these fish move from the Mississippi River into this section of the Des Moines River during the spring and summer. “Ottumwa has one of the largest populations of shovelnose sturgeon in the world,” explains Flammang. The shovelnose sturgeon population is a unique resource in the Des Moines River. “Many of these fish are over 40 years old. It will take several years to repopulate this long-living fish,” Flammang said. This section of the Des Moines River has had sizable fish kills over the years caused by low water levels and high water temperatures, with the most recent in 2012. DNR fisheries staff partnered with Missouri Conservation to research the cause of that kill and learn more about the effects to shovelnose sturgeon populations. If you see dead or stressed fish at a lake or river, call the DNR’s 24-hour spill line at 515-725-8694 as soon as possible. Quick reporting can help DNR staff identify the cause of a fish kill and potentially stop a fish kill in progress. Media Contact: Tammie Krausman, DNR COMs Bureau Chief at tammie.krausman@dnr.iowa.gov. |
Due to some close calls at the Henry County Fair, there are some new rules being enforced on the grounds regarding bikes. There will be no bicycles allowed inside buildings and no bikes are allowed on, or around, the main road after 5pm. All bikes must be put away at sundown as well. These new rules are due to witness reports. Safety is the number one concern for the fairgrounds, so please spread the word and respect the rules so that they can continue to allow bikes in the future.
The 2023 Henry County Fair Bucket Calf Show was on Thursday night, and the results are now in.
Baylie Heacock goes home as the Champion of Class I. The reserve was given to Zenlynn Lee. I spoke with Zenlynn Lee after the show to learn a bit more about the fair.
For Class II, the reserve is Deegan Parker and the Champion is Hagen Loyd. A big thankyou to Margaret Carlson for donating the items for the 4H bottle lamb and bottle goat.
The Rabbit Show was earlier in the day with a whole litter of winners.
The Best Breeding Pair goes to Zenlynn Lee and Crea Lee was second, and this was the same order for the best Doe and Litter. Allie Wagner takes the cake for Best Commercial Rabbit, with Mariella McClellan as reserve. Best Fancy Rabbit goes to Morgan Meyer, who also received Best of Show Rabbit, while Quintrie Lee was the reserve for Fancy Rabbit. Zenlynn Lee won the Best Home Born and Raised, and the Best of Opposite Rabbit is awarded to Quintrie Lee. Allie Wagner won the Best Educational Project, as well as Jr. Showmanship award for grades 4, 5, and 6. Zenlynn Lee won for grades 7, 8, and 9, and Makynna Carpenter takes the crown for the senior showmanship.
Karole Jane Miller, 80 of Wayland, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa.
Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland with Pastor Ben Linville officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00PM, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the church. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. A general memorial in the name of Karole J. Miller has been established.
Karole Jane Scarff Miller was born June 28, 1943, the daughter of J. Emil and Inez (Bishop) Scarff, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was raised on a farm near Oakland Mills with 3 sisters Jean Leichty, Cynthia Lollar and Thelma Crow. As a child she attended the Oakland Mills Community Church. She attended grade school at Oakland Mills and graduated high school at Mt. Pleasant High School in 1961. On June 16, 1963, she married Stan Miller at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in Wayland, IA. She was baptized and a member at Sugar Creek. She worked at the Henry County Savings Bank in Mt. Pleasant for a number of years, then for WACO as superintendent Secretary, then for the City of Wayland as City Clerk for over 30 years. In between, she kept books for her husband’s trucking business and also worked part time for Orval Miller and Sons plumbing shop. She was an avid bowler for many years and traveled to many states for tournaments. Her average wasn’t the greatest, but that didn’t matter. She tried to grow flowers but was better at growing weeds. She enjoyed her children, grand and great grandchildren. They were a joy in her life. Her friends were so very important to her.
Survivors include her husband Stan of Wayland; three daughters, Shelley (Phil) Greiner of Washington, Julie Harbison of Wayland, and Jodie (Jeremy) Loving of Lockridge, one sister Jean (Ed) Leichty of Wayland, 7 grandchildren: Justin, Zachary, Lindsey, Ashley, Skye, Wyatt, and Hailey, 8 great-grandchildren Laci, Colbi, Ella, Cash, Knox, Kaden, Tyson, and Nova.
She was preceded in death by her father, J. Emil in 1982, mother Inez in 1972, 3 sisters: Cynthia and Thelma, and infant sister Emily Sue.
Judy Kay Campbell, 66, of Mount Pleasant went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was surrounded by her beloved family as they sang “It is Well.”
Judy was born September 7, 1956, in Washington, IA, the daughter of John Dill and Frances R. (Wittrig) Hulme. She graduated from WACO High School in 1974 and continued her education at AIB Business School. On December 23, 1978, Judy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Daniel Campbell, at Harmony Bible Church near Danville. The couple made Mount Pleasant their home for more than 44 years. Judy worked as a secretary at various businesses before working 17 years as Secretary to the Business Manager at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, retiring in 2017.
Judy was a faithful and active member of Calvary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served the church through her love for children by directing children’s choir and musicals and teaching Sunday School and Awana. She was a member of the Henry County Relay for Life Committee and participated in several Mount Pleasant Community Theater productions.
Judy enjoyed reading while cuddling with her sweet pup, Lily Bug. Shopping was a favorite of Judy’s; she always loved finding a good deal. She deeply loved spending time with family and friends and genuinely cared about getting to know people. Her family and friends loved her ornery personality and will never forget her wonderful hugs. Judy was a strong prayer warrior for those she loved so dearly. She was an example of a Godly woman, serving, helping, and encouraging all those around her. Her joyful, genuine, kind, and spunky spirit will be missed by all. Judy was truly a faithful and loving wife, mother, and friend.
Judy is survived by her husband, Dan; son, Scott (Jennifer) Campbell of New London; daughter, Sara Campbell of Mount Pleasant; two sisters, Joan Swift, Jalaine (Steve) Sandberg, one brother, Howard (Nancy) Hulme all of Rockford, Illinois; two brothers-in-law, Leonard (Dwanna) Schantz of Los Lunas, New Mexico, Dennis (Cindy) Campbell of Fulton, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jacqueline Schantz.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Rev. Matthew Reno and Rev. Leonard Schantz will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-7 pm on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church where family will greet friends from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to assist with medical and funeral expenses. The Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory is caring for Judy and her family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
