In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.
Date: 11-11-2022______
24_ Henry County Inmates
43_ Out of County Contract Inmates
67 TOTAL
On November 10, 2022, at approximately 10:15AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant, by traffic stop in the 100 block of South Maple Street in Salem, Iowa, as well as at a residence in the 100 block of East Commercial St. in Hillsboro, Iowa.
As a result of the investigation, Sean Vantiger, 32 of Hillsboro, Iowa, was arrested and charged with the following:
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force and Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement.
DES MOINES, Iowa (November 10, 2022) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced an order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds due to the continued threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
The order also prohibits live birds from being sold or transferred at livestock auction markets, swap meets, and exotic sales. The Department’s order begins immediately and is effective for a minimum of 30 days, and until 30 days has passed without a confirmation of a new infection of HPAI in domestic poultry in the state.
A similar order was put into place on March 23 and was lifted on June 3.
Commercial and backyard flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds. Sick birds or unusual deaths among birds should be immediately reported to state or federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases must also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present a public health concern. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, consumers should always utilize the proper handling and cooking of eggs and poultry products. An internal temperature of 165˚F kills bacteria and viruses.
About HPAI
HPAI is highly contagious viral disease affecting bird populations. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys. The virus can spread through droppings or the nasal discharge of an infected bird, which can contaminate dust and soil.
Signs of HPAI include:
For additional information on HPAI, please visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-bureau/avian-influenza.
Dwight “Tom” Lee Manning, 88, of Wayland, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the Parkview Home in Wayland.
A funeral service has been set for 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington. The family will greet friends from 9:00 – 11:00 AM before the service. Officiating is Pastor Gerald Muller. The service will be live-streamed to the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and YouTube page. Interment will be at the Cottonwood Cemetery, west of Wayland. A memorial fund has been established for the Cottonwood Methodist Church.
Dwight was born on April 7, 1934, the son of Ferrell Manning. He attended school in Coppock, Iowa, and was united in marriage to Mildred Rich on April 16, 1954, in Washington, Iowa.
Dwight was a faithful member of the Cottonwood Church and was WACO transportation director for many years. In his early years, he farmed and operated a dairy. He enjoyed traveling, going to garage sales, camping, root beer floats, and candy.
Survivors include his wife Mildred of Wayland, three children: Marlene (Dennis) Smith of Davenport, IA, Linda (Matt) Tippie of Wimauma, FL, and Dwight Jr. (Debbie) Manning of Grandview, IA, ten siblings: Shirley (Jim) Butler of Brighton, CO, Kenny (Susan) Baker of Pleasant Plain, IA, Karen Pickering of Washington, IA, Ed (Kathy) Baker of Wayland, IA, Betty Jean “Bess” Arduser of Wayland, IA, Ferrell (Bill) Ulin of Washington, IA, Sandy (Paul) Capps of Davenport, IA, Esther (Dave) Johnson of Fort Madison, IA, Marilyn (Brad) Smothers of Riverside, IA, and Connie (Rick) Berg of Coralville, IA, six grandchildren: Tiffany (Jeremie) Milder, Justin (Stephanie) Manning, Heather (Brad) McAnally, Amanda (Justin) Schaub, Lindsey (Brian Kucha) Smith, and Adam (Jihane Bouchareb) Smith, 7 great-grandchildren: Kendal Manning, Weston Manning, Owen Manning, Amelia Manning, Logan McAnally, Julian Kucha, and Amira Smith.
Dwight was preceded in death by his mother Ferrell, stepfather Clifford Baker, infant sister Carol Baker, grandson-in-law Bryon Jackson, great-grandson Titan Manning, and grandparents Frank (Martha) Manning.
Mary E. Mercer Huddleston, 102, of Burlington, died at Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Monday, October 31, 2022.
Mary was born April 4, 1920 near Packwood, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Iva Ramsey Mercer. On September 12, 1943 she married Walter E. Huddleston in Newport, R.I. where both were serving in the US Army. She enlisted as a WAAC during WWII. She was a teacher for a short time, a homemaker, and a bookkeeper for Benner Tea Company in Burlington. They raised their family in New London. They moved to Amarillo, Texas and retired to Hendersonville, North Carolina before returning to Burlington. She loved to travel with her husband all over the United States and was an avid reader. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Burlington.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary L. Schwartz, Indianapolis, IN; her son, Robert A. (Dorie) Huddleston, Mt. Union; grandchildren, Daniel Crook, Indianapolis, IN, Kristen (Bob) Alfred, Denmark, IA, Jacob (Annie) Huddleston, Oak Grove, MO; seven great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter who died January 10, 2015; one son Bill; five brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call after 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Elliott Chapel, New London, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with a graveside service with Military Rites by the John Hyson Reneker Post 494 of Douds immediately following at Maple Hills Cemetery, Birmingham. A memorial has been established for Faith Lutheran Church, Burlington. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com
The Mount Pleasant City Council has approved a site plan for construction of a commercial building at 1208 West Washington. The plan includes the development of a portion of the existing parking lot that was previously part of the McWhirter car sales business. Ryan Barton of Jim Barton Construction plans to build a 6000 square foot building to be used for a shop and an office. Two entrances off the current frontage road are also part of the site plan so that drives are not coming out directly onto West Washington Street.
The Mount Pleasant City Council gave it’s blessing to sharing a police officer with the Mount Pleasant School District. Before it’s a done deal, the school board will have to give its’ final approval at the November 14 school board meeting. The City has agreed to pay 30 percent of the officer’s salary and the School district will be responsible for 70%. Chief Murray said the number of police calls to the High School and Middle School warrant putting a School Resource Officer in place. Chief Lyle Murray has tapped Brad Gillis for the job. As the district’s school resource officer, Gillis would still be a City employee. He will not be a school disciplinarian but if the building principal believes an incident is in violation of the law then the SRO will be contacted and he will determine if law enforcement action is appropriate. The SRO should establish a rapport with students and could be involved in programming for students, conferences with students, staff and/or parents. This position should have knowledge of resources that could benefit students in need like mental health resources. The SRO will also work with the building principals and the police chief to determine other ways he can benefit the district. It is likely the School Board will give final approval and then Officer Gillis will begin his SRO duties on January 1.
In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.
Date: 11-10-2022______
22_ Henry County Inmates
43 Out of County Contract Inmates
65 TOTAL
