The Henry County fair is excited to once again host an “open class.” This is open to all Henry County residents – kids, teens, and adults! If you love to garden, bake, can, sew, embroider, crochet, arts and crafts, even photography, you have until Thursday, July 13th to complete your project and drop it off between 8am and 11am. There are many more entry options available, so make sure to visit https://henrycountyiowafair.com/forms/2023FairBook.pdf. for a full list, and to review the rules and guidelines. Projects will remain on display until 5pm on Sunday, July 16th. Tags and sign ups are available in the ISUEO office for those who want to complete prior to judging day.
Janet Ditzman
Janet Holterhaus Ditzman, 69, of Burlington, formerly West Point, died Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington. She was born September 14, 1953 at Ft. Madison Sacred Heart Hospital to Raymond Donald and Goldie Belle Anderson McGregor. She married Warren Blint; they later divorced. She was then married to Edwin H. Menke and Larry J. Holterhaus who both preceded her in death. On June 28, 2021 she married Ken Ditzman who survives.
Janet was a 1971 graduate of Ft. Madison High School and worked thirty years for Sheaffer Pen Co. She loved working with her hands doing crocheting, quilting, crafting, and card making; fishing, gardening, yard work, doing things with her kids, and baking cookies with her sister. She was a member of Harmony Bible Church and was very active working in the HBC prison ministry in Mt. Pleasant, and loved working with the children’s Christian Bible Study. She and her husband, Ken, were leaders of a Grief Share group and she was a member of the Optimist Club serving as President and Chairman at the district level.
Survivors include her husband, Ken and grandson Hayden William Ditzman who lived with them in Burlington; one daughter Lori (Mike) Hasenclever of Ft. Madison; one son Michael W. Blint of West Point; five step-daughters; Sandra Houk of Soddy-Daisy Tennessee, Lisa Wingler of Wayne, Michigan, Jessica Brinkman of Dyersville, Dartania Ditzman of Burlington, and Erica Ditzman of Ottumwa; three stepsons; Jon Ditzman of Osco, Illinois, Stephen Ditzman of Bettendorf, and Thaddeus Ditzman of Burlington; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nineteen step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild; five brothers; David (Charlotte) of New London, Marvin of West Point, Dennis (Cathy) of West Point, Carl (Mary) of Lake Villa, Illinois, and Donald of Burlington; one sister Sandra M. (Bill) Klesner of West Point; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; one brother Michael McGregor; one grandson Jacob Michael Hasenclever; and one sister-in-law Janet McGregor.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ditzman will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Harmony Bible Church, Danville, with Pastor Chris Carr officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, rural Ft. Madison following the service. Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 until 11:00 Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harmony Bible Church Missions or Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Joe Krouse
Richard Joe Krouse, 73, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 4:27 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, Iowa.
Born on January 21, 1950, in Cantril, Iowa, the son of Roy Joseph and Vera Naomi (Cole) Krouse. On May 31, 1970, in Mount Sterling, Iowa he married Susan Cochran.
He is survived by his wife: Susan; children: Rowdy (Amanda) Krouse, Adam (Gena) Krouse and Jennifer (Justin) Phillips; grandchildren: Seth, LyRick, Lucan, Natalie, Lydia, Clayton, Owen and Jakson; sister: Ann Mercer; brothers: Jim (Shirley) Krouse, Donald (Rachel) Krouse and Junior Krouse. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson: Landon; brother: Jack; sister-in-law: Beverly Krouse and brother-in-law: George Mercer.
Joe was a graduate of Wyaconda High School. He was a United States Army veteran during the Vietnam Era. Joe was a member of the Union Local #125 where he retired from as a pipefitter and welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his side by side, gardening and fast pitch softball. Joe especially enjoyed being with his family.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
Services will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at 502 Maiden Lane, Farmington, Iowa 52626.
On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mt. Pleasant Electrical Rate Changes
Electrical Rate Changes – Effective on billings after 7/1/2023
Due to the continual increase of operational expenses, Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities had to revise the electrical rate structure and electrical rates to ensure our revenues would adequately cover our ongoing operational expenses. The revision contains elimination of rate tiers, increase in base fee charges, and adjustments to the cost per kWh. See attached link to view the rate card effective on billings after 7/1/2023.
https://cityofmountpleasantiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ratecard-7-1-23.pdf
Road Closure X23
The Henry County Road Department announces a single lane closure with flaggers at the hill just north of Lowell on New London Road (X23). For the next ten working days trucks will be hauling dirt for ditch repairs. Please drive with caution.
Questions may be answered at 319 385-0762.
Frank O. Mueller
Frank O. “Sbud” Mueller, 72, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home.
Born on March 19, 1951, in Fort Madison, the son of Alfred and Mary (Ford) Mueller. On September 1, 1972, in Fort Madison, he married Pearl F. Carel. They later divorced.
He is survived by his three children: Heidi Mueller of Augusta, Holly Mueller of Fort Madison and Heath (Liz) Mueller of Marion, Iowa; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; three siblings: Betty (John) Boughton of Burlington, Darrell (Dana) Mueller of Fort Madison and Mike Mueller of Burlington. He is also survived by his sister in-law Mitzi Mueller of Burlington and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Barb and Cathy and brothers: Dave and Don.
Frank was a member of the Fort Madison Moose Club. He enjoyed watching movies, playing cards, and gatherings with friends and family. He especially enjoyed eating pizza with his grandchildren.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Franklin Tap in Franklin, Iowa. Frank would love for everyone to come.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.
Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda 06/20
June 20, 2023
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
9:00 3 Public Hearings for Reallocation of Unspent
Series 2022A General Obligation Capital Loan Notes
Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
10:00 Appoint Dr. Meghan Wooster as Medical Examiner
10:30 Roads Tour with Engineer
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Southeast Iowa Water Quality Project
Southeast Iowa Water Quality Project Accelerates Toward New Phase
Though cover crops will continue to be strongly emphasized, added focus will include edge-of-field practicesDES MOINES, Iowa (June 14, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that a successful Water Quality Initiative (WQI) project in Southeast Iowa is progressing toward its next phase, with a specific focus on the seeding of more cover crop acres as well as implementing additional edge-of-field conservation practices. WQI efforts in the West Fork Crooked Creek and Long Creek watersheds, which cover areas of Keokuk, Washington and Louisa Counties, have been ongoing since 2014. In the last three years, over 54,600 cumulative acres of cover crops have been seeded in this project area. In fact, this area has consistently been a leader with some of the highest levels of cover crop adoption in the state. In addition to grade stabilization structures, terraces and water and sediment control basins, other practices including a handful of bioreactors, saturated buffers, and wetlands have also been installed over the past several years. These practices, outlined in the Nutrient Reduction Strategy, have been proven to reduce nutrient losses from farm fields. “Momentum continues to build with this Southeast Iowa water quality project because of excellent leadership from local partners and strong engagement from participating farmers and landowners,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “We need even more farmers, landowners and partners to join us because when we add more conservation practices to the landscape, we will see even more water quality progress.”
Over the next three years of this ongoing project, the goal is to seed more than 90,000 acres of cover crops. The project’s goals also include accelerating the installation of many more edge-of-field practices such as saturated buffers, bioreactors and wetlands. Among several other benchmarks, project goals also include a significant increase in grade stabilization structure development as well as the addition of more than 100,000 feet of newly constructed terraces. Through the WQI, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing $317,000 on this project. Other partners on the project include the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District, Louisa County Pheasants Forever, Iowa State University Extension, Practical Farmers of Iowa, Clean Water Iowa, Keokuk County Soil and Water Conservation District, Continuum Ag LLC, Washington County Conservation Board, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Soybean Association, Louisa County Soil and Water Conservation District, Tri Oak Foods, National Association of Conservation Districts, Stout Seed and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The project agreement is in place through 2026. About the Water Quality Initiative The Iowa Water Quality Initiative was established in 2013 to help implement the Nutrient Reduction Strategy, which is a science and technology-based approach to protecting and improving our water quality. The strategy brings together both point sources, such as municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities, and nonpoint sources, including farm fields and urban stormwater runoff, to address these issues. The Initiative seeks to harness the collective ability of both private and public resources and organizations to deliver a clear and consistent message to stakeholders to reduce nutrient loss and improve water quality.
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