Danville City Council Meeting June 16th

By Hayden Douglas · Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at 6:06 pm CDT

Agenda

Monday, June 16, 2025

Order of business

Danville City Council, 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.

Work Session starting at 5:00 P.M.

  1. To discuss sewer rates and funding of the WWTP. No action will be taken during work session. 

Regular session, City Council

  1. Call to order, 5:30 P.M.
  1. Accept or amend the agenda.
  1. 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.

 

  1. Action on May 2025 Sheriff’s Report.
  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-22 updating the City Employee Manual.
  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-24; establishing wages for city employees for 2025/2026.
  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-25, transferring of funds for the fiscal year end.
  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2025-23, retirement payout of Sue Rogers.
  1. Building Inspector/Fire Chief Report
  2. Action on Report as Presented.
  3. Discussion on LOSAP
  1. Public Works Report
  2. Action on Written Report as Presented.
  1. Approval of consent agenda.
  2. Council minutes of June 2, 2025.
  3. Payment of bills.
  1. Council reports and correspondence.
  2. Authorization to allow Caitlin to attend City/County Health Care Plan meeting June 18, 2025.
  1. Setting of date and time for public hearing on amending the sewer rates.
  1. Adjournment.

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

Monday, July 7, 2025 starting at 5:00 p.m…

Tammie Jo Barber

By Hayden Douglas · Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at 6:05 pm CDT

Tammie Jo Barber, 56, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A celebration of Tammie’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home at 203 S. Main St. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Tammie was born July 21, 1968 in Fairfield, the daughter of Randy and Jeannine (Smith) Barber. She married Herbert Wells. He preceded her in death May 30, 2024.

Throughout her life, Tammie worked at Wal-Mart, Sizzlin’ Sams, McDonalds, and as an aid at St. Mary’s Preschool.

Tammie was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Cubs fan. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, cross stitch, watching game shows, NASCAR and professional wrestling. Tammie was a kindhearted person who made friends easily. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and aunt. Above all, she loved her family.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Samantha Barber of Iowa City; grandson, Cyrus Muno; parents, Jeannine (Tom) McCleary of Fairfield and Randy Barber; sisters, Courtney (Clint) Parker of Fairfield, and Tina Barber-Matthew of Colorado; a special aunt and caregiver, Aunt Lori; two nieces and three nephews.

Online condolences may be made to Tammie’s family by viewing her obituary at www.behnerfh.com.

June 16, 2025 – June 22, 2025

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at 9:48 am CDT
06/16/25
Jeffrey Cole
06/16/25
Jeanette Michelson
06/16/25
Susan Sammons
06/16/25
Ellisa Vantiger
06/16/25
Gary & Jeane Schweitzer *Anniversary
06/16/25
Jim & Bev Alderson - 39th Anniversary (belated from 6/14)
06/17/25
Gaila Oschwald
06/18/25
Reese Coffman
06/18/25
Richard Watson
06/18/25
Ann Noel
06/18/25
Brian & Karen Carter
06/19/25
Jim Sefton
06/19/25
Jack Schim
06/19/26
Zane Long
06/19/25
Ryan & Victoria Frueh *Anniversary (21st)
06/19/25
David & Nancy Sutherland *Anniversary (15 yrs)
06/19/25
Belinda and Chuck Allen *Anniversary
06/20/25
Mara Hobbs
06/20/25
Matt Schim
06/20/25
Lettie Norton
06/20/25
Jim & Judy Kinney *Anniversary
06/21/25
Lucy Dingman
06/21/25
Colson McNamee
06/21/25
John Murphy
06/21/25
Kolton Gardner
06/21/25
Darrell (Toad) Thompson
06/21/25
Wendel Gardner
06/21/25
Jason Cook
06/21/25
Ben & Judy Bower *Anniversary
06/21/25
Laurie & Charlie Gotsch *Anniversary
06/22/25
Ryan Borders
06/22/25
Cam Gardner
06/22/25
Michelle Peterson
06/22/25
Dalen & Danielle Davidson
06/22/25
Jordy Bowlin (8th)
06/22/25
Charlie & Nicole Rose *Anniversary

Sports, June 14th

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Baseball

Mt. Pleasant surrendered three runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to lose in walk-off fashion to Atlantic last night, 7-6. The Panthers will look to get back in the win column on Monday, June 16th, on the road in a doubleheader against Fort Madison with game one at 5:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 5:15 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union’s five-run 7th inning extinguished Lone Tree last night 10-1. Kohlby Newsom was a home run away from the cycle as he knocked in three RBIs. 

#7 Mediapolis put away Van Buren County last night 10-4. Kayden Simmons tabbed an extra-base hit for a team leading two RBIs in the loss. 

Mediapolis will square off against Winfield-Mt. Union on Monday at home at 5:30 pm.

New London eked out a 9-8 victory last night in walk-off fashion against West Burlington. Gavin Strawhacker collected three RBIs in the winning effort. The Tigers will compete in the Brieholz tournament today in Burlington.

The Falcons will tangle with Van Buren County on Tuesday, June 17th, at 5:30 pm at home.

Fairfield lost to Chairton last night 8-4. Dayson Workman slashed an RBI double in the loss. The Trojans will travel to Burlington on Monday for a doubleheader with game one at 5:30 pm with the top of the conference on the line.

Wapello fell to Highland last night 13-3. Wapello will face off against Calamus-Wheatland on Wednesday, June 18th, at 5:30 pm at home.

Central Lee will play in a tournament today at Hillcrest Academy.

Burlington Notre Dame will compete in the Lancer Invitational today.

Danville will host Lone Tree on Monday at 5:30 pm.

High School Softball

Danville clobbered WACO last night 15-0. The Warriors will make the trip to Highland on Tuesday, June 17th, at 7:30 pm.

Holy Trinity Catholic and Danville will compete in a tournament today at Hillcrest Academy.

West Burlington/Notre Dame handled New London last night 11-2. Madelyn Thomas notched six strikeouts in the circle and three RBIs and a double at the plate for the Falcons.

New London will take on Hillcrest Academy on Monday, June 16th, at 7 pm at home.

West Burlington/Notre Dame will travel to Cedar Rapids Jefferson today for “The Cabin” classic. 

Columbus lost 6-3 to Pekin last night, dropping their third straight contest. Lily Coil slapped an RBI double for the Wildcats. Columbus will make their way to West Branch for a tournament today. 

Wapello lost a barn burner to Highland last night 3-2. Jaden Ecklund and Kaylor Veach each had an RBI for the Arrows. Wapello will compete against Van Buren County on Monday at 7 pm on the road. 

Fairfield hosted their invitational yesterday with Mt. Pleasant, Mediapolis, #15 Central Lee, and Van Buren County making the trip. The hosts were shutout by Cardinal last night, 5-0.

Mt. Pleasant fell to Albia yesterday 8-0. Paityn Ensminger broke up the no-hitter with a single.

#15 Central Lee defeated Chariton yesterday 6-2.

Mediapolis’ late offensive surge lifted the Bulldogs over Van Buren County in a 12-4 final. Payton Harris smoked a home run for five RBIs in the win.

The invitational will continue today.

High School Cross Country

The Mt. Pleasant Cross Country team will be starting up their optional summer runs on Monday, June 16th. The runs are available to any 7th through 12th grader with paces and plans dependent on the level of experience. Coaches may not be present at every run as upperclassmen often lead the runs.

On Mondays and Wednesdays, the runs will begin at 6:30 am at the Old Threshers Museum Theatre. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the runs will begin at Saunders Park by the swimming pool at 7 pm. The runs will continue through mid-August until the cross country camp. If you have any questions, then contact Coach Murray at 319-850-0867. 

Southeastern Community College

The baseball team’s Michael Farina earned First Team All-American honors from the NJCAA for the 2025 season. Farina ranked second in the NJCAA in RBIs with 84, third in runs with 84, and seventh in hits with 88.

Additionally, Jackson Petsche was named Honorable Mention All-American. In his debut season at Southeastern, Petsche made an immediate impact, finishing with a .369 batting average. He ranked top 10 in the conference in both RBIs (69) and doubles (17), and nationally placed 15th in RBIs and 20th in doubles.

They both helped SCC finish the season with 50 wins.

Prospect League

The Burlington Bees and Clinton LumberKings had their matchup scheduled for last night postponed to today. It will be played as a home doubleheader at Community Field with game one at 5 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1870 – The all-pro Cincinnati Red Stockings suffered their first loss in 130 games.

1966 – Miami beats St. Petersburg (Florida State League) 4-3 in 29 innings. It is the longest uninterrupted game in professional baseball history.

2021 – Cristiano Ronaldo removes sponsors’ coke bottles from his press table at the European Championships, prompting the company share price to drop $4 billion.

Today is Flag Day

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 6:25 am CDT

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.  Flag Day was first observed in the late 1800s by schoolteachers around the U.S., according to the National Constitution Center, and in May 1916, President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14 Flag Day.  This day was declared a national holiday in 1949 by congressional legislation signed into law by President Harry Truman who directed the U.S. flag to be displayed on all government buildings on that day.

Area Meetings Scheduled Next Week

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 6:03 am CDT

The Danville City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 16th at Danville City Hall.  A council work session will begin at 5pm and discussion will focus on sewer rates.  No decisions will be made during this session.  The regular session meeting will start at 5:30pm.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

The New London City Council has two meetings scheduled for Monday, June 16th.  At 6pm, the City Council will hold a joint meeting with the New London Utility Trustees.  Mowing services will be discussed.  After a recess, the New London City Council will meet.  The meetings will be held at the city office and are open to the public.

Laura Ann Becker

By Hayden Douglas · Friday, June 13th, 2025 at 12:58 pm CDT

 Laura Ann Becker, 75, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 3:09 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison.

She was born on January 29, 1950, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard and Margaret (Jacobsmeier) Lampe. On May 16, 1970, she married Gary Francis Becker at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.

She is survived by her husband: Gary; three sons: Chad (Angie) Becker of Wichita, Kansas, Brian (Amy) Becker of Earlham, Iowa, Aaron (Amy) Becker of Monroe, Iowa; six grandchildren: Lyndsey, Cade, Grant, Jenna, Hannah, Kole; one great grandchild: Scottie; three sisters: Lou Ann Leveling, Lenny Kneedy, Jane Woodsmall and five brothers: Ron Lampe, Michael Lampe, Bud Lampe, Mark Lampe, Tony Lampe. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: RoseMary Cary, Colette Moeller and Carol Wiseman.

Laura was a graduate of Marquette High School. She enjoyed being outdoors, watching birds, working with flowers, cooking, baking and laughing with family and friends. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, watching her kids and grandkids play sports or perform on stage. Laura was a caring person that always put others before herself.

Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation.

A visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. that evening. A Christian wake service will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in West Point.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

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

Parkview Home of Wayland Achieves Rare Deficiency-Free Survey in Annual State Inspection

By Hayden Douglas · Friday, June 13th, 2025 at 10:18 am CDT

Parkview Home in Wayland is celebrating a significant achievement this week after earning a Deficiency Free Survey during its annual inspection conducted by DIAL — the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing. The survey, which took place June 10-12, 2025, is a rigorous review process required for every nursing home in Iowa and across the United States.

The inspection team evaluated Parkview Home for compliance with numerous federal and state regulations that ensure residents receive high standards of care. These regulations cover critical areas such as dignity, health, safety, and quality of life. Inspectors observed practices, reviewed records, and interviewed staff and residents to assess whether the facility met all requirements.

Achieving a deficiency-free survey is a rare accomplishment — only about 10% of nursing homes nationwide are able to meet every standard without a single citation. To do so, a facility must demonstrate full compliance with all Skilled Nursing Home federal and state requirements.

Parkview Home’s staff and leadership are proud of this recognition, which highlights their commitment to providing quality care to residents in a safe and respectful environment.

This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Parkview Home, and underscores the facility’s mission to deliver excellence in senior care in the Wayland community.