Miller receives Hospital Hero Award from the Iowa Hospital Association

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 5:58 am CDT

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, [October 11, 2022] – Henry County Health Center’s Matt Miller, DNAP, has received the Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award for demonstrating exceptional commitment to care and service. Miller was one of 12 employees of Iowa hospitals to receive the 2022 recognition.

Since 2007, the Hospital Heroes program has celebrated employees who have acted courageously in a moment’s crisis or who have selflessly served their hospitals and communities throughout their careers. Hospital Heroes are nominated by their peers – more than 30 nominations were submitted this year – and award recipients are selected by other state hospital associations. Hospital Heroes were recognized during the Iowa Hospital Association’s annual meeting in October.

A hospital hero leads by example, finds solutions, and goes above and beyond to help others. As Henry County Health Center’s Director of Anesthesia, Miller does all of that and more. He is known for providing the highest quality patient care with sincerity, compassion and charisma. During the pandemic, Miller’s commitment to patients and community never wavered, coming to work every day to improve the lives of patients while ensuring the highest level of care.

Miller always provides outstanding service, helping whenever needed. This commitment expands to an international level with his organization “Operation Hope Medical Missions” where healthcare volunteers travel to Honduras to provide life-changing surgeries free of charge. Miller is the epitome of a Hospital Hero demonstrating through his actions and character the reason he is in healthcare…to serve others.

The Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing hospital and health system interests to business, government and consumer audiences. 117 community hospitals are association members.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 3:52 pm CDT

AGENDA

 

October 11, 2022

 

Approve Agenda

 

Approve Minutes

 

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

 

Other County Business as time allows

 

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

Swedesburg Parish Hall

201 Academy Ave

 

7:00 pm Town Hall Meeting on Wind Energy

All Residents Welcome

 

Henry County Farm Owners & Operators Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 3:46 pm CDT

 Mt Pleasant, Iowa – ISU Extension and Outreach – Henry County is hosting a Farm Owners and Operators Meeting at the Henry County Extension Office in Mt. Pleasant (127 North Main Street) on Monday, December 5 from 8:00 am – 12:30pm. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:15 am.

We will be taking an in-depth look into the outlook for agriculture in 2023 as the agriculture community starts planning for next year. Speakers and topics for this meeting include:

  • Lee Schultz, ISU Associate Professor & Extension Livestock Economist, Economics
    • Livestock prices and profitability outlook
  • Bobby Martens– ISU Associate Professor, Extension Economist & Iowa Institute for Cooperatives

Endowed Economics Professor, Economics

    • Supply, demand and transportation issues affecting agriculture
  • Chad Hart– ISU Professor & Extension Economist and Crop Markets Specialist
    • Crop prices and production outlook
  • Kristine Tidgren– ISU Director, Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation, Dolezal Adjunct

Assistant Professor, Agricultural Education

    • Farm tax update for retired farmers and changes in Iowa inheritance taxes
  • Charles Brown– ISU Extension & Outreach Farm Management Specialist
    • Update on crop production costs and profitability analysis

The registration fee for this event is $40/person and pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Please contact the Henry County Extension Office at (319) 385-8126 to reserve your spot by November 29.

 

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Dorothy Irene Rasan Menke

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 3:29 pm CDT

Dorothy Irene Rasan Menke, 97, of Tacoma, Washington, formerly of West Point, Iowa, passed away on May 13, 2022, in Tacoma, Washington.

Dorothy Irene was born on May 10, 1925, in Hazelton, Pennsylvania.

Dot was a women of generous spirit, an energetic worker, creative artist and musician, positive personality with a buoyant sense of humor. Most importantly she was a devoted wife and mother and person of devout faith.

She was a coal miner’s daughter, growing up with her two sisters and their Lithuanian parents near the coal mines around Hazelton, Pennsylvania. She distinguished herself in Hazelton High school as the artistic director of the yearbooks, a majorette, first chair violinist in the orchestra and an excellent student. Her teachers and fellow students chose her to be one of the top 20 students in their senior class.

Graduating from high school as WWII was beginning, Dot enrolled in a registered nursing program at King’s County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.It was during her final year that she had one of her proudest opportunities, to play her violin with a nurses ensemble at a luncheon for the visiting first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Following graduation, she was one of a select group of nurses sent to an army hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.While there, she met and fell in love with an army technical training specialist, Richard Menke, from West Point, Iowa. When WWII ended the young couple had to decide on marriage or separation. They drove to Hazelton, PA where they were married and then drove to Rick’s home town at West Point, Iowa, and began setting up their home. Rick and Dot owned a Plumbing and Heating company in West Point and raised five children there. Dot always proclaimed, “Rick and I are a great team.” Rick and Dot instilled in their children the love of music, art and education.

Dot devotedly nursed her husband, Rick for many years before his death in 1994. Then she became a leader and energetic worker in St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School. She supported the community concert series and the Southeast Iowa Symphony. Many of her art works won awards in local competitions.

When Dot’s children brought her to Tacoma, Washington in 2005 her indomitable spirit continued as she delighted in entertaining her poetry group, playing cards, and attending church and concerts.

Dot’s love of organizing fun entertainments with music, skits, and artistic touches will always be remembered fondly. Her loving, generous spirit will is deeply appreciated and sorely missed.

Dot’s children and their families: Barbara Ann (Bami) Pinckney (Ron Pinckney); son: Christopher Garratt, wife: Angela; grandchildren: Aidan, Hudson and Leighton; Beth Ann McCabe (preceded her in death); son Sean McCabe and wife Gloria; Deborah Ann Cornick (Doug Cornick); son: Heath, wife, Kate; grandchildren: Dean and Nora; daughter: Heather Gathuru; Matthew Menke (preceded her in death); Lynn Ann Crozier (Rick Crozier); Daughter: Kari Dutcher; stepchildren: Justin Crozier, wife Stephanie; children: Camden and Piper, Eric Crozier, partner Amy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa, with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in West Point, Iowa. A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patricia Susan Oberman Darbyshire

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 3:11 pm CDT

Patricia Susan Oberman Darbyshire, age 81, of rural Yarmouth, died Friday, October 7, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Born January 26, 1941, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Jack and Wilma Kepper Oberman. On December 14, 1962, in Yarmouth, she married Larry Darbyshire.

She was a 1959 graduate of Yarmouth High School and a 1962 graduate of Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa. Pat practiced her nursing degree at Burlington Medical Center, Morning Sun Care Center, Morning Sun Clinic, and upon retirement she was the school nurse at Morning Sun Elementary and substitute nurse at Mediapolis.

Pat was a Sunday School Teacher, 4-H leader of the North Corner Cloverettes 4-H Club, president/director of the Des Moines County Fair Board, Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed attending her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughters’ events; knitting; reading; sports, more specifically the Iowa Hawkeyes and the St. Louis Cardinals; and spending time with her family. Pat was, in every part of her being, a caregiver.

Survivors include two daughters: Mary Steffener of Sperry and Pam (Dan) Massner of Mediapolis; a son, Tom (Sheila) Darbyshire of Morning Sun; nine grandchildren; two-step grandsons; six great granddaughters; five step-great grandchildren, two sisters: Claudia (Robert) Eldridge of New London and Peggy Linder of Dixon, Illinois; one brother, George (Cindy) Oberman of Dexter; sister-in-law, Dixie Hauswirth of Morning Sun; and several nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband Larry, her parents, son-in-law David Steffener, brother-in-laws David Linder and Lawrence Hauswirth, and nephew Curtis Hauswirth.

Family will meet with friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services in Mediapolis.

The funeral ceremony for Patricia Darbyshire will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Yarmouth Community Church. Burial will follow at the Trinity Cemetery in rural Mt. Union.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Mediapolis Library Children’s Programs and the Yarmouth Fire Department/EMS.

 

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 11:16 am CDT

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:   10-10-2022______

 

  25_   Henry County Inmates

 

  46__    Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

 71      TOTAL

Conservation Board Monthly Meeting

By Theresa Rose · Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 9:51 am CDT

The Henry County Conservation Board will hold their October 2022 Board meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 5:30 pm at the
Gibson Recreation Area Shelter house at 1259 260th St, Mt. Pleasant, IA. Items on the agenda will include: Foot Bridge Renovation Update,
Future Facility/Recreation Area Upgrades, Director Update, and Naturalist Reports. Following the meeting, the board will be touring
Gibson Recreation Area.
Please contact the conservation department if you have any questions,
319-986-5067.

Sports, October 10th

By Slaten Swords · Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 8:51 am CDT

High School Football Recap

The Mt. Pleasant Panthers almost shocked everyone at Evans Field last Friday and pulled off the upset over the Burlington Grayhounds on Homecoming night, but the Panthers were a fingertip away and lost 41-33. Jacob Richtman threw for 236 yards and 2 touchdowns in the performance, with Carter Amos leading the way for receivers as he tallied 6 catches for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns. Payton Hagans had a monster comeback game with 156 total yards and a rushing touchdown. Cooper Kleinkopf had an interception and Jaden Bauer, Peyton Walker, and Bryce Wilson each had fumble recoveries for the defense. The Panthers move to 0-7 on the season and they will travel to play Clinton next Friday, October 14th, at 7:30 pm.

Winfield-Mt. Union’s playoff hopes took a hit last Friday as WACO dominated from the opening whistle, cruising to a 43-0 victory over the Wolves. Simeon Reichenbach could not be stopped on the ground as he rushed for 162 yards and 3 touchdowns in the effort, while Cam Buffington was limited to only 14 yards rushing. Winfield-Mt. Union is now 5-3 on the season, while WACO is still undefeated at 8-0.

New London handled business on senior night beating Lone Tree 58-21. Dom Lopez was perfect on the night throwing 7 passes for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns. Borden Pickle ran for 149 yards and 2 touchdowns in the performance. Lopez added 2 more touchdowns on the ground, with Blaise Porter and Reean Seberg each adding 2 touchdowns of their own. Evan Reed caught one of the touchdowns. The Tigers are now 5-3 on the season, fighting for the playoffs.

Washington 28, Keokuk 27

Mediapolis 28, Durant 8

Grinnell 42, West Burlington 0

Solon 45, Fairfield 25

North Scott 55, Clinton 7

Iowa City Liberty 49, Fort Madison 0

High School Volleyball

WACO went 3-2 at the Washington Tournament last Saturday after defeating Keota, Washington, and Tri-County in straight sets. However, the Warriors were defeated by Regina Catholic twice, the first match 2 sets to 1 and in straight sets the second match. Grace Coble tallied 80 assists over the 5 matches with Ellah Kissell finishing with 36 kills. The Warriors next game will be October 11th at 7:30 pm at home against Highland.

The New London Tigers competed at the Davis County Tournament last Saturday and defeated Keokuk and Davis County 2 sets to 1 in each match. The Tigers finish the regular season with a 21-9 record.

The Mount Pleasant Panthers went 1-2 at the Oskaloosa Tournament last Saturday. The Panthers lost in straight sets to Marshalltown, defeated Fairfield in straight sets, and Ottumwa edged them out 2 sets to 1, winning the third set 15-12. The Panthers will be participating in the SEC Tournament tomorrow, it is a continuation from last Tuesday.

Winfield-Mt. Union will be heading into their last game of the regular season against Wapello tomorrow, October 11th, the Wolves are 21-9 with a 7-0 district record.

Holy Trinity Catholic will be competing at the Mediapolis Tournament Thursday, October 13th.

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

Tiger volleyball had a very successful weekend as they went 2-1 after defeating Crowley Ridge College 3 sets to 1 by scores of 23-25, 25-16, 25-22, and 25-19 on Friday, then losing to Florida College in straight sets, and defeating Haskell Indian Nations University in an exciting 5 set match that ended with a final score of 15-12 in the last set on Saturday. Malie DaMate had a monster weekend totaling 30 kills and 51 assists in the three matches. Emma Lincoln also had a nice weekend tallying 24 kills in the three matches, Madison Saia had 22 kills, and Bethany Williams finished with 18 kills. The Tigers next game will be October 13th against Waldorf University at 7 pm on the road.

The Tiger football team falls to 3-4 on the season and 1-1 in conference play as Dickinson State University defeated Iowa Wesleyan University 23-0. The Tigers were able to move the ball offensively against the Blue Hawk defense as they gained 367 total yards but could not hold on to the football as they surrendered 6 turnovers, 4 interceptions and 2 fumbles. One of those interceptions happened in the red zone to tie the game early in the first quarter. The Tiger defense held strong forcing 3 field goals, and getting 2 takeaways of their own, one interception by Jeremiah Pauling and one fumble recovery by Joseph Pace as it was forced by Jarius Evans. The Tigers will look to bounce back next Saturday, October 15th, as they face off with Valley City State University at 1 pm.

Men’s and women’s cross-country competed at the Seminole Valley Stampede over the weekend. The Tiger women were led by Faith Younce who ran a season best 21:36. Allison Morris was the next Tiger finishing with a season best of 22:15. Lilly Garnsey finished next, followed by Lidia Pamos, and Teya Hawkins whom each finished with season best times. The women finished in 16th out of 25 teams. The Tiger men were led by Logan Lucas, who ran a lifetime best of 27:35. Daron Jackson was the next Tiger to finish with his lifetime best of 28:50. Kenny tucker, Jabez Rivers, and Gannon McNamee also finished with lifetime bests. The men finished 19th out of 25 teams but broke two school records. They finished with the fastest total team time by almost 7 minutes and had a better team average time by over a minute. Both teams will be back in action October 14th to compete at the Indian Hills Invitational at 4 pm.

The Tiger women’s soccer team next game will be tomorrow, October 11th at Mediapolis High School where they will host William Penn University at 7 pm.

The men’s soccer team will travel to clash with Culver-Stockton College at 5 pm tomorrow, October 11th.

This Day in Sports History

1865 – The billiard ball was patented by John Wesley Hyatt.

1964 – NBC-TV aired the opening ceremonies of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It was the first live color TV program to be transmitted to the U.S. by satellite.

2011 – Nelson Cruz (Texas Rangers) hit the first-ever postseason walk-off grand slam to give the Rangers a 7-3 win. The win gave the Rangers a 2-0 lead in the ALCS over the Detroit Tigers.