The 2022 midterm elections on November 8 are important but it’s always important to exercise your right to vote. KILJ wants you to be an informed voter. That’s why we will again host your opportunity to learn about the candidates for the Iowa Senate. October 20 Republican Adrian Dickey and Democrat Rich Taylor seeking the Senate District 44 seat will be our guests at 5:30 pm. If you have questions or issues you wish the candidates to address please email them to news@kilj.com or you may call 319-385-8728 ahead of time or during the broadcasts. Join us for this important opportunity to learn more about these candidates.
October 31st, 2022 – November 6th, 2022
Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda
“Feed the Farmer” event to be held this Saturday
Members of the Mt Pleasant Community High School FFA Chapter will once again be participating in a “Feed the Farmer” event this Saturday
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Agri-Center on Winfield Avenue in Mt. Pleasant and Chem Gro at 2952 Salem Road. Sack lunches prepared by the Mt. Pleasant Hy-Vee will be given to the first 100 farmers. Mrs. Jerry Mabeus will be handing out sack lunches with the FFA students at
Chem Gro. The Mabeus family donated funds for the sack lunches. Brady Martin, MPCHS Ag instructor and FFA advisor, commented: “We know Martha Mabeus has prepared her share of meals for her family when they were in the field! We are happy to have her expert help!”
He further commented that his students appreciate the opportunity to support farmers as they complete the harvest and appreciate the community support for their program. The forecast for Saturday looks good but in case of inclement weather, the sacks will be distributed inside the Agri-Center and Chem Gro buildings.
Keokuk Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges
DAVENPORT, IA – John Herman Soper, age 50 of Keokuk, was sentenced today, October 19, 2022, to 19 years in prison following his plea to the charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine and Felon in Possession of a Firearm and
Ammunition. According to court documents, on October 30, 2021, law enforcement responded to a reported disturbance related to Soper threatening a person with a firearm. Officers were aware Soper had active arrest warrants and was involved in recent shots-fired incidents. Officers located Soper and searched him and his vehicle. Soper was in possession of a loaded handgun, cash, and approximately one-quarter pound of ice methamphetamine. Officers had information from numerous sources that Soper was obtaining pound quantities of ice methamphetamine. Because of his prior serious drug convictions, Soper qualified as an Armed Career Criminal and a 15-year mandatory minimum sentence applied. One of Soper’s prior convictions included a previous federal conviction for Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine. United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the
announcement. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Fort Madison Police Department, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Keokuk Police Department, Lee County Narcotics Taskforce, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. In May 2021, the Department of
Justice launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and
strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results
Janet A. Olson
Janet A. Olson, 71, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Henry County Health Center.
Janet was born April 17, 1951, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Paul and Miriam (Anderson) Olson. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1970. She worked at Heatilator as a production worker. Janet loved to volunteer her time to many different causes and organizations. She loved animals, especially cats. Janet was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Janet is survived by a sister Jean (Jared) Wilson of Panama City, Florida, a brother Larry Olson of Mount Pleasant, and two nephews Brian and Eric Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Zelda Olson.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Vintage Raven Kitten Haven. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
Please Use KILJ’s Back Door
Currently, the front of the KILJ building is under renovation. The front door will not be accessible during this time. Please pull around to the back of the building and use the lower level door into the basement. The stairs to the office is thru the second door on the left. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are unable to use the stairs please call us at 319-385-8728 to make other arrangements. We appreciate your patience and understanding for the next week or more.
Early Voting in Henry County
Absentee/Early voting begins Wednesday, October 19th at the Henry County courthouse second floor to the right. It will go from now thru the day before the election Nov. 7th. The days and hours are….Monday through Friday 8-4:30. October 24th hours will be 8-5. November 4th hours will also be 8-5 and Saturday November 5th hours will be 9-5.