AGENDA

December 27, 2022

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9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Motion to Approve Final Plans for HMA

Old Hwy 34-Benton Ave to Jefferson County

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to fuel used for heat during the extremely frigid temperatures during the blizzard.
 The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.m. on January 1, 2023. The proclamation suspends the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code pertaining to hours of service for crews and drivers delivering propane, diesel, natural gas, and other fuels used for residential, agricultural, and commercial heating purposes during the duration of the blizzard. 

KILJ Radio is very excited to announce the first ever KILJ Humanitarian Award.  Friday during the weekly Generation Gap program station owner Paul Dennison and manager Kadie Johannson introduced the first two recipients of this special honor. From now on each year at this time KILJ will recognize the efforts of someone who quietly goes about making this community a better place to live.  The inaugural award is presented this year to Linda Enearl and Dan Spray of Mount Pleasant. Each receives a special engraved award and $1,000 they may donate to a favorite organization.

During the special live announcement on KILJ Melinda Huisinga and Ken Brown spoke about these honorees.  Melinda spoke to Linda’s volunteer efforts at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant and with the Festival of Lights project.  Ken knows Dan thru his volunteer work with the Fellowship Cup. Ken described Dan as a great human being with a service heart who dedicates his life to the Lord.  Ken also said Dan is a great leader and asset but no one really knows how much he does for the community. Dan said he was honored and humbled.

Linda was appreciative of the honor but also encouraged others to volunteer. Melinda said Linda puts in more hours than any other volunteer helping with the annual Festival of Lights from set-up to directing traffic.  Linda also volunteers at the First United Methodist Church during Old Threshers heading up the food tent committee and running the Church’s online, sound and visual technology.

Both praised the Mount Pleasant community for the huge dedication to volunteerism.

On December 18^th, 2022, at approximately 5:18 P.M., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the 2100-Grid of Racine Ave.

An investigation into the accident determined that Willow Spring, 26 of Iowa City, was driving a passenger car approaching a nearby intersection. After failing to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic, this vehicle was struck by SUV traveling on Racine Ave. Both vehicles came to a stop and entered into in the ditch area of the intersection. Both drivers were transported by ambulance from the scene.

Resulting from this Willow was cited for Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way. A state accident report was also completed regarding the accident occurrence.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Mount Union First Responders, New London Fire and Rescue, Henry County Health Center Ambulance, and the Iowa State Patrol.

***A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.****

On December 20^th, 2022, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the 300- Block of East School Street in Olds.  An investigation into the collision was conducted.  It was determined Brent Vollmer, 22 of Olds, was operating a 2014 Jeep Wrangler, heading East on School Street.  Daniel Garrett Jr, 40 of Livingston, TN, was operating a 1997 Kenworth and pulling out of the St Ave BP.  While pulling out, the front of the Garrett vehicle struck the rear passenger side of the Vollmer vehicle.  The Vollmer vehicle entered a rear wheel skid and struck a concrete barrier.  A passenger in the Vollmer vehicle was taken to HCHC for injuries.

On December 21^st, at approximately 6:20 a.m. the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspicious activity in the 2400-grid of 240^th Street.  It was reported two individuals drove into a farm residence and were approached by the resident.  One individual fled on foot and another in the vehicle.  The Henry County Sheriff’s Office arrived and began an investigation.  During the investigation, a male subject, Andrew Joseph Stout, 36 of West Burlington, was located a short distance from the last known location of the subjects.  Stout was charged with trespass, simple misdemeanor, and possession of a controlled substance 3^rd offense, D-felony.  Stout did have an active warrant through Des Moines County as well.