Weather Summary

Provided by Justin Glisan, Ph.D., State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Near-normal to wetter than average conditions were reported statewide as multiple low pressure systems brought widespread rainfall across Iowa. Several southeastern and south-central stations measured totals over 1.50 inches above normal with localized 2.00-inch positive departures. Unseasonably warm temperatures also remained across Iowa with departures above four degrees in eastern Iowa. The statewide average temperature was 54.9 degrees, 2.1 degrees above normal.

A slow-moving cold front sat over eastern Iowa through Sunday (10th) afternoon with showers moving northeast along the boundary. Southerly winds pushed temperatures in the low 80s ahead of the front while highs across the rest of Iowa ranged from the mid 60s to low 70s under mostly sunny skies. A secondary low pressure system pushed into Missouri through the overnight hours, spinning in more showers over the state’s eastern half through Monday (11th). Clear skies in western Iowa kept afternoon highs in the mid 60s and low 70s while upper 50s and low 60s were reported where cloud cover and moderate rain were present. Rain showers dissipated late in the evening as the low pushed into the Great Lakes region as winds shifted to a westerly direction. Morning lows on Tuesday (12th) ranged from the upper 30s west to mid 50s east. Rain totals were generally above 0.25 inch across the state’s southeastern half with isolated pockets at or above one inch; a gauge near Amana (Iowa County) measured 1.00 inch while Rathbun Dam (Appanoose County) observed 1.90 inches. Clouds lingered over northeastern Iowa as sunny skies reigned across the rest of the state with highs reaching into the upper 70s southwest while cooling to the mid 60s east. Easterly winds and cloud cover increased as another potent low pressure center moved into southwestern Iowa overnight into Wednesday (13th), spinning in a line of showers and some strong thunderstorms with vivid lightning and loud thunderclaps. A shield of rain built-in behind the initial line leaving widespread rainfall statewide with moderate to heavy totals reported at many stations in central to eastern Iowa; Des Moines International Airport (Polk County) reported 1.43 inches with Williamsburg (Iowa County) measuring 1.62 inches. All of Iowa’s weather stations experienced measurable rain from the disturbance as nearly 40 stations measured over an inch. General totals for a majority of stations were above 0.50 inch with a statewide average rainfall at 0.54 inch.

Southwesterly winds increased as skies cleared through midnight. Morning lows observed at 7:00 am on Thursday (14th) were chilly in western Iowa with a mix of upper 30s and low 40s. Farther east, temperatures remained in the 50s. Sunshine and light winds remained through the day with afternoon temperatures in the upper 50s in northern Iowa while southern Iowa experienced mid to upper 60s. An upper-level disturbance brought another round of showers through parts of Iowa into the early morning hours of Friday (15th) though rain totals were generally under 0.10 inch. (15th). Daytime highs ranged widely, from the upper 50s northwest to low 70s southeast. Clouds gradually clear through the day as gusty northwest winds held temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s, a few degrees cooler than average. A large dome of stable high pressure dominated the Midwest, lending to quiet conditions into Saturday (16th). Morning lows were some of the coolest of the season with upper 20s and low 30s reported in northwestern Iowa. Pleasant conditions were experienced across Iowa under brilliant sunshine and light northwesterly winds with highs in the low 60s. Stars were visible prior to sunrise on Sunday (17th) with lows dropping into the 30s and low 40s.

Weekly rain totals ranged from 0.20 inch in Mason City (Cerro Gordo County) to 3.52 inches near Drakesville (Davis County) and in Sigourney (Keokuk County). The statewide weekly average precipitation was 1.13 inches while the normal is 0.56 inch. Oskaloosa (Mahaska County) observed the week’s high temperature of 85 degrees on the 10th, 18 degrees above normal. Sibley (Osceola County) reported the week’s low temperature of 28 degrees on the 17th, seven degrees below normal.

The Mount Pleasant Fire Department was called to Innovairre’s north building on Iris in Mount Pleasant at 3:30 Monday afternoon. Apparently, a spark from a printing press caused some oil on the floor to ignite.  Employees were able to put out the fire but the building filled with smoke.   Most of the employees had to be evacuated.

West Burlington, IA- The annual Southeastern Community College Foundation (SCCF) Great Tastes event is scheduled for Friday, November 5, at the PZAZZ! Entertainment Complex in Burlington. The benefit begins at 6 p.m. with the live auction starting at 7:30 p.m.

Guests will enjoy a wide variety of wines, beer, ales, and spirits. A broad array of appetizers and desserts will be served throughout the night.

Executive Director for Institutional Advancement Val Giannetino appreciates the support that the community offers to students each year, even when the event was moved online in 2020.

“Generous donors made it possible for us to have a successful online fundraiser in 2020.” She adds, “This year we are excited to be back in person at the Pzazz Event Center. We look forward to hosting a great event and raise funds for our students.”

Net proceeds support SCC Foundation Board Scholarships, Foundation expenses, instructional program mini-grants, and facilities improvements.

Charity auctioneers from Fraise Auction & Realty Company will auction off items donated by employees, alumni, and friends of SCC. Items include gourmet dinners, boat rides, hand-made jewelry, home improvement services, event tickets, and many other specialty items.

Individual tickets are $50 each in advance or $60 at the door. A few sponsor tables for eight are still available for $500.

Buy tickets, reserve sponsor tables, or make donations online at scciowa.edu.

Attendees may also purchase tickets directly from the SCC Foundation.

For more information, contact Giannettino at (319) 208-5065 or vgiannettino@scciowa.edu or Reta Krieger at (319) 208-5066 or rkrieger@scciowa.edu.

Monday, October 18, 2021

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, 6:00 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. Action on the September 2021 Des Moines County Sheriff’s report.

5. Discussion with the property owner of 405 West Division Street. Action by council if needed.

6. Jim & Tammy Hogberg, 507 South Main Street, to discuss damage done to the ditch & sidewalk. Action if needed.

7. Discussion on proposed Ordinance Number 233, amending Chapter 12.04 of the Danville Municipal Code, pertaining to sidewalk care and maintenance. Action on the first reading of proposed Ordinance Number 233.

8. Discussion and action on possible Ash tree removal on the city’s right-of-way located at 107 East Seymour Street.

9. Fire Chief report.
10. Action by council if needed.
11. Building permits.

10. Public Works Supt. written report.
11. Approval of the written report

11. Approval of consent agenda.
12. Council minutes October 4, 2021.
13. September 2021 financial reports.
14. Permission to send City Clerk to the 2021/2022 budget workshop.
15. D. Electric permits.
16. Payment of bills.

12. Council reports and correspondence.

13. Adjournment. The next regular session of the Danville City Council is scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Danville City Hall.

The Mount Pleasant Community School District’s music department will be showcasing their bands tonight at the annual All Bands Night at 7:00 pm at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex. Featured will be the 5^th grade band, 6^th grade marching band, 7^th & 8^th grade marching band and the high school Panther Marching Band. This will be the final opportunity to see the high school band  perform their show “The Raven”, though the middle school marching bands will perform one last time at Friday’s home football game.

The music boosters will be selling food at the concession stand starting at 5:30 pm as a fundraiser to go toward the purchase of new high school band uniforms.

In addition to sending out a big Thank you to Dave Schneider, KILJ would also like to acknowledge the following businesses for the great support of the music program and our coverage on KILJ……Your Dream Home Furniture & Floors, 5 Star Community Credit Union, Smith Plumbing and Heating, Northeast Animal Hospital and Kimzey Funeral Home.