Iowa Utilities Board encourages qualified Iowans to seek winter heating assistance

(Des Moines) – The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released its 2022 winter fuels outlook and expects most U.S. households will pay more to heat their homes this winter, forecasting consumers could spend as much as 28% more for natural gas and 10% more for electricity compared to last year. With the changing seasons and colder temperatures, the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) is reminding vulnerable Iowans that limited financial heating assistance is available to income-eligible utility customers through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

The annual application period runs from November 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023. Homes with elderly residents 60 years of age or older, disabled residents, and those in crisis of immediate utility disconnection, may apply now.

The LIHEAP program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is designed to help low-income homeowners and renters pay a portion of their primary home heating costs through a one-time payment made directly to the utility or heating fuel vendor. LIHEAP in Iowa is administered by the Iowa Department of Human Rights and local community action agencies. During fiscal year 2021, more than 74,600 Iowa households received LIHEAP funding to assist with a portion of their heating costs, with an average statewide heating assistance benefit of approximately $455.

Under LIHEAP or the weatherization assistance program, Iowa law protects qualified applicants who are the head of a household from being disconnected from natural gas or electric service from November 1 through April 1. Although qualified applicants cannot be disconnected during the annual winter moratorium, the IUB urges all LIHEAP-certified customers to continue paying toward their energy bills through the winter to avoid accumulating high debt and facing potential utility service disconnection in the spring.

Eligibility for the federally funded LIHEAP program is based on household size and income, type of fuel, and type of housing. Interested applicants should review the federal income guidelines, then apply at the community action agency serving their area. Heating assistance dollars for LIHEAP and the weatherization assistance program are limited.

For assistance, utility customers should contact their local community action agency and notify their utility company. If customers have concerns about their utility company or service, they may also file a complaint about their utility by contacting the IUB Customer Service staff at 877.565.4450 or customer@iub.iowa.gov.

Learn more on the IUB’s LIHEAP webpage, or through the Iowa Department of Human Rights online at humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/liheap or call 515.281.3861.

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Raymond E. “Skeeter” Davis

Raymond E. “Skeeter” Davis, 62, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 4 to 7 p.m. that evening.  Cremation will follow the visitation.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be directed to Becky Norton for the welfare of Skeeter’s son, Shane.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

AGENDA

 October 18, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

9:30 Precinct Election Officials Pay Rate

10:00 Tim Leichty, Train Depot Oakland Mills at Virden Disc Golf Area

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

 

Danville City Council Meeting Agenda

Monday, October 17, 2022

Order of business, regular session

Danville City Council, Danville City Hall

NOTE:  The regular session may be conducted electronically

as allowed by Iowa Code 21.8

Citizen comments:  Comments must be directed to the subject under consideration.  The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of the citizen comments.  Citizens making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further comment before the Council during the meeting.

 

  1. Call to order, 6:00 p.m..

 

  1. Accept or amend the agenda.

 

  1. Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding city business.  The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to City business, including items on this agenda.  You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks to five minutes 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.

 

  1. Des Moines County Sheriff’s department
  2. Approval of the September 2022 Sheriff’s report.
  3. Review of the recent Danville School’s homecoming events.

 

  1. Review/update on properties in the city that are in violation of City Code 8.16 and Iowa Code

364.12(c), weeds and brush removal.  Action by council if needed will be Resolution 2022-24.

 

  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-26, establishing a Street Program to rehabilitate streets and alleyways within the city limits.

 

  1. Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-27 declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified Projects.

 

  1. Update on the sanitary sewer repairs on East Roosevelt Road and fire hydrant replacements on West Roosevelt Road. Action by council.

 

  1. Fire Chief/Building Inspector report.
  2. Update on the purchase of a new fire truck.  Action by council if needed.
  3. Building permits approval.
  4. Action on the verbal/written report as presented.

 

  1. City electrician’s report – action by council if needed.

 

 

 

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City of Danville

 

  1. Public Works written report – action by council if needed.

 

  1. Approval of consent agenda.
  2. Council minutes of October 3, 2022.
  3. Authorizing the City Clerk to attend the upcoming budget workshop November 3 in North Liberty.
  4. Payment of bills.

 

  1. Council reports and correspondence.

 

  1. Adjournment. The next regular session of the Danville City Council is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Danville City Hall.

Mount Pleasant Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda

Board of Trustees: Regular Meeting:
Dan McCabe, Chairman 1:00 P.M. Tuesday
Harvey Ungerman October 18th, 2022
David George (City Hall Council Chamber Room
Michelle Rosell located at 307 E. Monroe St.)
Lori White

AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Roll call.
B. Approval of Agenda.
II. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.
A. Regular Board Meeting – September 20th, 2022 – Approval.
III. FINANCIAL.
A. Approval of Warrants.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Jody Fuller.
C. Transfer of Funds.
D. Approval of Policy # POL – 15 – Apprenticeship Program Training Reimbursement Policy
E. Resolution No. 2022-15: Resolution of Appreciation to Jack Hedgecock for his Years of Dedicated
Service as the General Manager for the Mt. Pleasant Utilities – Approval.
IV. LEGAL COUNSEL.
A. Attorney – Timothy J. Whipple (Ahlers & Cooney P.C.).
1.

V. OPERATIONS.
A. Management – Nate Lucas, General Manager.
1. Cedar Lane Well #7 and Water Distribution System Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated Bid Package #1 (Well Drilling) work.
b) Board review of the associated Bid Package #2 (Well Equipping) work.
2. E. Henry Street Water Main Replacement Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated water main / service replacement work.
3. Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear Replacement Project – Update.
a) Board review of the associated Adams Street Substation 15 kV Sheltered Aisle Switchgear
Replacement Project work.
4. Transmission System Power Supply Project – Update.
a) Status update of the associated 69 kV transmission system power supply work.
b) First meeting with all parties completed 10/13/22
5. Monthly Activities.
B. Customers.
1.
C. Employees.
1.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. Other Business, Unscheduled for Consideration by Board of Trustees.
1. Executive Session – Personnel & Legal.
a) (Executive Session pursuant to Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa for
legal purposes).
VII. ADJOURNMENT.

Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday November 15th, 202

Sunday Fire Near New London

Sunday just before 4:30 pm New London Fire Department responded to a call from the 3000 block of New London Road. A two car garage combination shop was fully engulfed.  New London Fire Chief Brad Helmerson called Mount Pleasant for mutual aid.  The Chief didn’t know for sure how the fire started.  The contents of the building such as a mower, a motorcycle and tools were destroyed.  Some of the siding melted on the house on the property that was located about 20 feet away. Fourteen firefighters from New London and eight from Mount Pleasant responded along with an engine and a tanker from each department.

Truck Found In Ditch, Driver Arrested

On October 15, at approximately 12:40AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a truck in a ditch in the 2300 Grid of Franklin Avenue. After deputies arrived on scene, it was found that a pick up had been driven off the roadway and down into the westside ditch. No one was on the scene with the vehicle when deputies arrived. Just before 1:30 am, the sheriff’s office received a report of a male subject walking northbound in the 2100 Grid of Franklin Avenue. Deputies located the man a short time later. He was later identified as Dillon Dwaine Haynes of Mount Pleasant. Haynes admitted to driving the truck found in the ditch that night. He stated he fell asleep at the wheel and drove off the roadway. After an investigation, Haynes was found to have been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident where he was later charged with O.W.I. Second Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor) and Driving While License Suspended (Simple Misdemeanor). He was also given citations for Open Container by Driver 21 Years Old or Older and Failing to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle.

Sports, October 17th

Mt. Pleasant Football

The Mt. Pleasant Panthers fell to district foe, the Clinton River Kings, 49-26 last Friday on the road. Zerek Venghaus was a bright spot for Panthers all night as he rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown, while Jacob Richtman threw for 2 touchdown passes, one to Garrett Cook and the other to Carter Amos, and amassed 177 yards passing. The Panthers will travel to North Scott this Friday, October 21st, to play their season finale at 7:30 pm.

High School Football Scores

WACO finished with a perfect record of 9-0 after defeating Tri-County, 42-10 last Friday. The team combined for 209 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, with Louden Huisenga leading the Warriors with 114 yards and 2 touchdowns. 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.

New London dominated their way to a 72-14 win over HLV. The team rushed for 345 yards and 7 touchdowns with Boden Pickle rushing for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dom Lopez had 3 total touchdowns. The Tigers will be traveling to play Gladbrook-Reinbeck this Friday for their playoff game.

Winfield-Mt. Union defeated English Valleys 71-8 with playoffs on the line. Cam Buffington bounced back in a big way rushing for 266 yards and 8 touchdowns in the regular season finale. The Wolves have the dubious distinction of playing Don Bosco, who is ranked 3rd in 8-man football, to start their playoff journey this Friday.

West Burlington 24, Keokuk 7

Mediapolis 55, Louisa-Muscatine 7

North Scott 49, Fort Madison 14

Washington 35, Fairfield 28

Iowa City Liberty 29, Burlington 28

Centerville 44, Central Lee 7

High School Volleyball

Regional play starts today and tomorrow for High School Volleyball. Here’s some of the matchups:

Holy Trinity Catholic will be hosting Wayne at 7 pm tonight. KILJ will be on the call with pregame to start at 6:45 pm.

The WACO Warriors will face off against Melcher-Dallas at home at 7 pm tonight.

Winfield-Mt. Union will play Twin Cedars tonight at 7 pm at home.

New London will be going against Hillcrest Academy at 7 pm tonight. Jeff Broeg will broadcast this game on the KILJ-AM

Burlington Notre Dame gets a first-round bye as they chase for their 3rd state championship in a row. Central Lee will play Davis County at 7 pm.

The Mount Pleasant Panthers start their postseason tomorrow, October 18th, when they travel to play Burlington. KILJ will be on the call.

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 lost to Cottey College in straight sets on Saturday: 25-23, 25-18, and 25-13. Madison Saia led the Tigers in kills with 7 on the match. They also lost to Manhattan Christian College 3 sets to 1. The Tigers will look to bounce back October 18th at home where they will celebrate senior day against Stephens College at 6 pm.

The Tiger football team falls to 1-2 in conference play as Valley City State University shuts them out 32-0. Gavin Esquivel and Zach Chevalier combined for 143 passing yards but two interceptions. Additionally, the Tigers could only muster 34 rushing yards on the game. Gavin DePedro led Iowa Wesleyan in tackles with 11 and Jerimiah Pauling registered a sack. The Tigers will be back in action October 22nd as they travel to play Presentation College at 1 pm.

Men’s and women’s cross-country teams ran at the Indian Hills Invitational to end their regular season. Lily Garnsey was the first woman Tiger to finish with a time of 21:40 that placed her in 17th. Faith Younce was next in 21st, Alison Morris placed 27th, Lidia Pamos finished in 45th, and Teya Hawkins rounded out the day finishing in 48th. The Tiger women finished in 6th out of 11 teams. The Tiger men broke their own team total time record set less than a week ago by 3 minutes running the race in 2:27:04. Logan Lucas was the first Tiger since 1994 to run an 8K in under 27 minutes with a time of 26:56, which gave him 6th place. Daron Jackson was next in 19th, Kenny Tucker finished in 46th, Jabez Rivers in 50th, and Gannon McNamee rounded out the day finishing in 56th place. The Tiger men finished in 7th out of 12 teams. November 4th marks the 2022 Continental Athletic Conference Championships hosted by Florida College.

The women’s soccer team fell to Viterbo University 2-0 yesterday. They are now 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 was only down 2-1 at halftime, but Viterbo scored 3 goals in the second half to run away with a 5-1 win. Thomas Mullen scored the lone goal for the Tigers. They will travel to play Graceland University Saturday, October 22nd, at 3 pm.

This Day in Sports History

1860 – Willie Park won the first professional golf tournament to be held in Scotland.

1962 – The New York Yankees won their 20th World Series when they beat the San Francisco Giants.

1943 – The Detroit Lions set a rushing record when they achieved a negative fifty-three yards against the Chicago Cardinals.