NOTICE OF ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HENRY COUNTY

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 at 8:39 am CDT

In compliance with Provision 49.53 of the Code of Iowa, I, Shelly Barber, Commissioner of Elections of Henry County, State of Iowa, do hereby proclaim that on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a General Election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for the various offices.

Qualified electors may vote by presenting themselves along with identification on November 8, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the polling place for the Precinct of their residence as listed below:

 

Precinct 1 – Polling Place Wayland City Hall, 218 W Main St, Wayland – Trenton Township, Marion Township, Jefferson Township to include the incorporated cities of Wayland, Olds and the portion of Coppock within Henry County: that part of Wayne Township residents living west of James Avenue to 140th Street and south of 140th Street east to Highway 218 and south to the township line.

 

Precinct 2 – Polling Place Winfield City Hall, 115 N Locust St, Winfield – Canaan and Scott Townships to include the incorporated city of Winfield: that part of Wayne Township residents living east of James Avenue to 140th Street and south of 140th Street east of Highway 218 and south to the township line.

 

Precinct 3 – Polling Place Emergency Management Building, 900 W Washington St, Mt Pleasant  Tippecanoe Township, Salem Township to include the incorporated cities of Salem and Hillsboro, Center Townships (excluding the portions of Center Township within Mt. Pleasant’s corporate boundaries) to include the cities of Rome and Westwood

 

Precinct 4 – Polling Place Veterans Hall 1, 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Ward 1 as defined by city ordinance.

Precinct 5 – Polling Place Veterans Hall 2, 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Ward 2 as defined by city ordinance.

 

Precinct 6 – Polling Place Veterans Hall 3, 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Ward 3 as defined by city ordinance.

Precinct 7 – Polling Place Veterans Hall 4, 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Ward 4 as defined by city ordinance.

 

Precinct 8 – Polling Place New London Christian Church, 2770 New London Rd, New London – Jackson and Baltimore Townships.

 

Precinct 9 – Polling Place New London Community Center, 103 W Washington St, New London  New London Townships to include the incorporated city of New London.

 

Township Trustees and Clerks names appearing on the ballots are as follows:

 

Baltimore Township Clerk: Joseph Johnson

Baltimore Township Trustee: Write In

 

Canaan Township Clerk: Katie Byczek

Canaan Township Trustee: Write In

 

Center Township Clerk: Debbie Smith

Center Township Trustee: Stephen R. Gray

 

Jackson Township Clerk: Write In

Jackson Township Trustee: Write In

 

Jefferson Township Clerk: Dwain Alvine

Jefferson Township Trustee: Paul VonTersch

 

Marion Township Clerk: Write In

Marion Township Trustee: Write In

Marion Township Trustee To Fill 2yr Vacancy: Ryan Coop

 

New London Township Clerk: Write In

New London Township Trustee: John Fitzpatrick

 

Salem Township Clerk: Dan L. Wesely

Salem Township Trustee: Jon Mills

Salem Township Trustee To Fill 2yr Vacancy: Jerad Syfert

 

Scott Township Clerk: Patti A. Gerling

Scott Township Trustee: Brian Haymond

 

Tippecanoe Township Clerk: Gary E. Oldt

Tippecanoe Township Trustee: Mike Kerr

 

Trenton Township Clerk: Terri Bain

Trenton Township Trustee: Write In

 

Wayne Township Clerk: Brad Benson

Wayne Township Trustee: Allen G. Rodgers

 

Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle.  For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s Office at 319-385-0756 or e-mail sbarber@henrycountyiowa.us.  A sample ballot below is part of this Notice.

A public test of the voting equipment will be held at the Henry County Auditor’s Office on Wednesday November 2, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.

 

Sports, October 19th

By Slaten Swords · Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 at 5:57 am CDT

High School Volleyball

The Mount Pleasant Panthers were the underdogs last night going against district foe, the Burlington Grayhounds, having lost all 5 matchups prior. However, the Panthers pulled off the upset and defeated the Grayhounds in an exhilarating 5 set match, winning by scores of 25-23, 18-25, 25-23, 10-25, and 15-7. Emma Starr had a great match, Andrea Lopreato helped tremendously in the third and fifth sets scoring the game winning point, and Jersey Beachy dominated from the service line in the fifth set. They will play Oskaloosa tomorrow at 7 pm on the road looking for another upset as Oskaloosa is ranked 12th in Class 4A.

Holy Trinity Catholic will play Sigourney, who defeated Seymour in straight sets, tonight, October 19th, at home at 7 pm.

The WACO Warriors will play North Mahaska tonight at home at 7 pm. KILJ will be covering the game with pregame at 6:45 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union will host Wapello at home at 7 pm tonight.

Jeff Broeg will be covering the New London game tonight at 7 pm on the KILJ-AM station as they will be playing Iowa Valley.

Burlington Notre Dame plays Moravia tonight at 7 pm.

High School Football

The Mount Pleasant Panthers will travel to North Scott this Friday, October 21st, to play their season finale at 7:30 pm.

First round of the playoffs starts this week with WACO hosting Martensdale-St. Marys at 7 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame to start at 6:45.

The New London Tigers will be traveling to play Gladbrook-Reinbeck this Friday for their playoff game at 7 pm.

The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves have the dubious distinction of playing Don Bosco, who is ranked 3rd in 8-man football, to start their playoff journey this Friday at 7 pm.

In Mt. Pleasant’s district, Fort Madison will be home against Burlington and Clinton will travel to play Iowa City Liberty, both games will start at 7:30 pm. Other area games, Fairfield celebrates senior night against Grinnell, Keokuk celebrates senior night against Solon, and Washington looks to send the seniors out on a win as they face off against West Burlington, all of these games scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.

Elementary Basketball Tournament

Mount Pleasant Christmas Holidays 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for 3rd – 8th grade boys and girls will be held on Dec 17th, 2022. For more registration details contact Coach Ronnie Ashton at 319-931-2896.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The Tiger volleyball team celebrated senior night last night by having their own five set thriller with Stephens College. Unfortunately, it did not have a happy ending for Iowa Wesleyan as they fell 3 sets to 2 by scores of 13-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, and 13-15. Madison Saia had a terrific game as she tallied 17 kills for the Tigers with Shea Scott and Emma Lincoln each getting 7 kills a piece. Mackenzie Springsteen led the Tigers in assists with 24 on the match. Their next game is Friday, October 21st, as they start a CAC Classic against Crowley’s Ridge College at 2 pm.

The Tiger football team will be back in action October 22nd as they travel to play Presentation College at 1 pm.

The women’s soccer team is 7-7 on the season and their next game will be Saturday, October 22nd, at Bellevue University at 5 pm.

The men’s soccer team will travel to play Graceland University Saturday, October 22nd, at 3 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1923 – Ban Johnson persuades AL owners to prohibit boxing in their parks.

1941 – 1st woman jockey in North America, Anna Lee Wiley in Mexico.

1957 – Montreal Canadien Maurice “Rocket” Richard, becomes the 1st NHLer to score 500 goals.

Regina R. “Sis” Johnston

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 at 5:44 am CDT

Regina R. “Sis” Johnston, 80, of Fort Madison Iowa, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, at The Madison in Fort Madison, Iowa.

She and her brother, Raymond, were born the twins of Richard Lee and Genevieve Rose (Vogel) Johnston, on December 4, 1941, in Washington, Iowa,

Survivors include one brother: Carl Johnston of West Point, Iowa; one sister: Marilyn (Maurice) Neuweg of Springfield, Illinois; two sister in-laws: Janet and Liz. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings: Ernest “Ernie”, Merrill “Francis”, Raymond, Robert, Roberta and Joseph; sister in-law: Bonnie.

Sis attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School she received her G.E.D. in 1969. She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Fort Madison and a fifty year member of the Eagle’s Club. She worked for the Sacred Heart Hospital for two years, Troy Laundry, Sheaffer Pen Co. for forty-six years, she did part time bartending for sixteen years and worked at Jacks/Shop-Ko for twenty years. Sis loved to dance and go roller skating.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Dan Dorau and Father John Stack as con-celebrants.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in West Point.

A memorial has been established in her memory for the Fort Madison Food Pantry.

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

Two Killed on Burlington Bridge

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 7:58 pm CDT
According to the Illinois State Police two construction workers from a Burlington, IA company were struck and killed Tuesday morning after being hit by a passenger car. The workers were walking behind their stationary pickup truck and trailer, which had its yellow construction lights activated, setting construction barrels for a work zone on the Great River Bridge of U.S Route 34 westbound as it crosses the Mississippi River.
A vehicle traveling westbound struck a barrel and continued on, striking the two construction workers causing fatal injuries. The workers are identified as Pearson J. Franklin, 20-year-old of New London, IA and Andrew Whitcomb, 35-year-old of Burnside, IL.
The driver of the car, Emily Johnson, 21-year-old of Gladstone, IL, was written citations for Scott’s Law – Improper Passing of a Stationary Emergency Vehicle, Improper Use of Electronic Communication Device, and Failure To Reduce Speed To Avoid a Crash. Johnson received minor injuries as a result of the crash.

Rita Pomberg

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 3:17 pm CDT

Rita Pomberg, 94, of West Point, Iowa, left this world at 4:32 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

She was born on June 2, 1928, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Anna (Hellige) Grimwood. On October 22, 1949, she married Stan Pomberg at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fort Madison, Iowa (this Saturday they would have celebrated seventy-three years of marriage). After their marriage, they resided on the family farm near West Point, where they raised five children.

Rita’s kind and loving spirit is survived by her husband: Stan; five children: Larry Pomberg of West Point, Iowa, John (Lisa) Pomberg of West Point, Iowa, Linda Ketcham of Marshalltown, Iowa, Linette (John) Boden of Norwalk, Iowa and Wayne (Angela) Pomberg of Kingwood, Texas; fourteen grandchildren: Jeremy Pomberg, Logan Pomberg, Yolanda (Joe) Aring, Robin Pomberg, Dawn Quick, Tyler Pomberg, Mikayla Pomberg, Mike (Kerri) Ketcham, Mark (Natalie) Ketcham, Stephanie (Jason) Adamoyurka, Nathan (Krystal) Boden, Maria (Dakota) Kittle, Andrew (Hilary) Boden and Daniel Boden; eleven great grandchildren: Trevor, Derek, Makenzie, Lexi, Zoey, Jack, Cole, Wyatt, Isabelle, Elizabeth and Catherine. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Harold and Anna; brothers: Ronald, Raymond and Roy Grimwood; sister: Ruthie Casaley; son-in-law: John Ketcham and sister-in-law: Marcy Grimwood.

Rita graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic Central High School in Fort Madison. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society of the church and the past St. Anne’s Circle Daughters of Isabella. She worked at Sacred Heart Hospital and Sheaffer Pen Co. for five years. During the summers, she spent many days gardening, canning fruits and vegetables for the family. She made the best homemade angel food cakes and pies. Rita worked alongside Stan to help farm, milk a herd of dairy cows, plant, harvest and she would take countless meals out to the fields. Rita loved to be with her grandchildren, teaching them to play cards, bake and help with farm chores. Rita and Stan did a lot of traveling in the United States and other countries. Her father came from England and they traveled to see where the Grimwood family lived before coming to the United States. Rita will be forever in her family’s hearts and she will be dearly missed.

A visitation will begin at 12:00 noon Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A parish rosary will be recited at 2:00 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in West Point, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory for St. Mary’s Catholic Church or West Point Fire and Rescue.

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

 

Iowa’s absentee voting period begins Wednesday

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 3:11 pm CDT

DES MOINES – Iowans can begin casting ballots for the 2022 general election on Wednesday, October 19, which is the start of the absentee voting period. It marks the first day Iowans can vote in person at their county election office and the first day auditors can mail absentee ballots to voters who requested them.

More than 144,000 Iowans have requested an absentee ballot so far. The deadline to request one to be mailed is Monday, October 24.

“Election Day is rapidly approaching and it’s important to have a plan for how you want to vote,” Secretary Pate said. “You can vote through the mail, in-person at the county election office, or at the polls on Election Day. I encourage you to figure out which option works best for you and take the necessary steps to ensure your vote is counted.”

Absentee ballot request forms are available at VoterReady.Iowa.gov. You can also track the status of your request and ballot at that site. County auditors must receive your absentee ballot by 8 p.m. on Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 8.

 

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 3:10 pm CDT

The Wayland City Council meets Wednesday 10-19-22 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

Roll Call
2. Public Hearing – 7:30 PM – Consider a Proposed Ordinance to Amend and Renew Electric
Franchise with Interstate Power and Light Company
3. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an item be
removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of Oct. 5, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
4. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your name
and address for the record and to limit your remarks 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.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Ord. 11-2022 “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wayland,
Iowa, By Amending Provisions Pertaining to Alcoholic Beverage Control” (2nd reading)
6. New Business
a. Approve EHCCF Grant Application for Bomber Field Improvements
b. Ord. 12-2022 “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 111 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Wayland, Iowa” (1st reading-Franchise Agreement Renewal)
c. Res. 2022-22 “Approves RUT Report to be Filed with DOT by December 1, 2022”
d. Review/Approve FY2021-22 Annual Urban Renewal Report
7. Building Permits – none
8. Adjournment
MAYOR: Chet Fort
COUNCIL: Melinda Ullery,
Travis Shelman, Kathie Grimm,
Caylon DeVaul, Jamie Roth
CLERK: Beverly Conrad
TREAS: Terry Kaufman
ATTORNEY: Lynch Dallas
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Sports, October 18th

By Slaten Swords · Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at 10:08 am CDT

High School Volleyball

Holy Trinity Catholic defeated the Wayne Falcons in dominating fashion, 25-8, 25-2, and 25-7. The second set was the most impressive as the set was tied 1-1 before Brooke Mueller stepped up to serve and helped the Crusaders rattle off 23 straight points serving up aces left and right. They will play Sigourney, who defeated Seymour in straight sets, tomorrow, October 19th, at home at 7 pm.

The WACO Warriors starts off their regional journey with a victory over Melcher-Dallas in straight sets, 25-11, 25-8, and 25-8. Grace Coble tallied 22 assists with Ellah Kissell leading the team with 9 kills. They will play North Mahaska tomorrow at home at 7 pm. KILJ will be covering the game with pregame at 6:45 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union handled business winning in straight sets over Twin Cedars, 25-13, 25-11, and 25-12. Keely Malone led the team in assists with 23 with Melina Oepping tallying 13 kills followed by Bradie Buffington with 9. They will play Wapello at home at 7 pm tomorrow.

New London moves on to the next round after defeating Hillcrest Academy in straight sets, 25-9, 25-13, and 25-6. Jeff Broeg will be covering the game tomorrow at 7 pm on the KILJ-AM station as they will be playing Iowa Valley.

The Mount Pleasant Panthers start their postseason today, October 18th, when they travel to play Burlington. KILJ will be on the call with pregame to start at 6:45 pm, opening serve at 7.

Burlington Notre Dame plays Moravia on Wednesday at 7 pm. Central Lee’s season is done as they fell to Davis County in straight sets yesterday.

High School Football

The Mount Pleasant Panthers will travel to North Scott this Friday, October 21st, to play their season finale at 7:30 pm.

First round of the playoffs starts this week with WACO hosting Martensdale-St. Marys at 7 pm. KILJ will be on the call with pregame to start at 6:45.

The New London Tigers will be traveling to play Gladbrook-Reinbeck this Friday for their playoff game at 7 pm.

The Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves have the dubious distinction of playing Don Bosco, who is ranked 3rd in 8-man football, to start their playoff journey this Friday at 7 pm.

In Mt. Pleasant’s district, Fort Madison will be home against Burlington and Clinton will travel to play Iowa City Liberty, both games will start at 7:30 pm. Other area games, Fairfield celebrates senior night against Grinnell, Keokuk celebrates senior night against Solon, and Washington looks to send the seniors out on a win as they face off against West Burlington, all of these games scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.

Elementary Basketball Tournament

Mount Pleasant Christmas Holidays 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for 3rd – 8th grade boys and girls will be held on Dec 17th, 2022. For more registration details contact Coach Ronnie Ashton at 319-931-2896.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The Tiger volleyball team will look to bounce back tonight at home as they will celebrate senior day against Stephens College at 6 pm.

The Tiger football team will be back in action October 22nd as they travel to play Presentation College at 1 pm.

The women’s soccer team is 7-7 on the season and their next game will be Saturday, October 22nd, at Bellevue University at 5 pm.

The men’s soccer team will travel to play Graceland University Saturday, October 22nd, at 3 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1930 – Joseph Sylvester becomes 1st jockey to win 7 races in 1 day.

1953 – Willie Thrower becomes 1st black NFL quarterback in modern times.

1974 – Chicago Bull Nate Thurmond becomes 1st in NBA to complete a quadruple double-22 pts, 14 rebounds, 13 assists & 12 blocks.