Pamela Sue Elder Morrison, 67, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.
Paul E. Grossman
Paul E. Grossman, 97, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
Born December 22, 1924, in Farmington, Iowa, the son of Charles E. and Ethel (Goody) Grossman. On December 2, 1945, he married Jeane Rohdy at the Sharon Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife: Jeane; three children: Dennis (Diane) Grossman of Farmington, LeAnn (Jeff) Jones of Donnellson, and Charles (Cheryl) Grossman of Colleyville, Texas; seven grandchildren: Denise (Jason) Evans, Dawn (Eric) Conklin, Dana (Justin) Huling, Steve (Billi) Jones, Leslie (Ryan) Benner, Jennifer Grossman, and Jake (Ellen) Grossman; also survivng are nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Dean, Joe, and Forrest; one sister Erma Folker.
Paul graduated from Farmington High School. He was a member and served as Elder and Trustee of the Sharon Presbyterian Church. He served as president of the Harmony School Board. He was a Bonaparte Township Trustee and served on the Board of Farmers Co-op. Paul was an honorary member of the Harmony Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed farming, especially harvest and walking in the timber. When he was younger he enjoyed hunting squirrels, quail, and deer.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington. There will be no family visitation.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Sharon Presbyterian Church, near Farmington with John Robertson and Pastor Katrina Bergman officiating.
Burial will be in the Sharon Church Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in his memory for Sharon Presbyterian Church, Farmington EMT’s or Bonaparte First Responders.
Micaiah S. Mullen (final arrangements)
Micaiah S. Mullen, 34, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center Emergency Room.
The funeral service for Micaiah will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 22nd at the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel. The Reverend Tony Campbell of the Second Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 8 PM on Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Micaiah’s family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 4-7 PM.
Memorials may be directed to the family. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com
Sports, October 8th
Mt. Pleasant Football
The Mt. Pleasant Panthers almost shocked everyone at Evans Field last night and pulled off the upset over the Burlington Grayhounds on Homecoming night, but the Panthers were a fingertip away and lost 41-33. Burlington scored the first 19 points of the game, but the Panthers battled back forcing 3 takeaways in the 2nd quarter and scoring 20 points, off of rushing touchdowns by Payton Walker and Zerek Venghaus and a passing touchdown from Jacob Richtman to Carter Amos, his first of the season. Unfortunately, the Grayhounds responded by scoring two touchdowns in the second half. Payton Hagans, who had been out the last two weeks, scored a touchdown from 6-yards out with 6:31 left in the fourth quarter. The Panther defense couldn’t get a stop and Burlington scored with 1:41 left in the game making it a 15-point game. However, the Panthers were not out yet as Richtman connected with Amos again for a 45-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 8. The ensuing onside kick was recovered by the Panthers and they marched the ball down the field and with less than 10 seconds on the clock had one more play left. Looking for the endzone to Wyatt Woodsmall, a Grayhound defender was able to get his hand in the passing lane and knock the ball away with 4.4 seconds to go, final 41-33. The Panthers move to 0-7 on the season and they will travel to play Clinton next Friday, October 14th, at 7:30 pm.
High School Football Scores
Washington 28, Keokuk 27
Mediapolis 28, Durant 8
North Scott 55, Clinton 7
WACO 43, Winfield-Mt. Union 0
New London 58, Tri-County 21
Solon 45, Fairfield 25
Iowa City Liberty 49, Fort Madison 0
Grinnell 42, West Burlington 0
High School Volleyball
WACO went 3-2 at the Washington Tournament today after defeating Keota, Washington, 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.
Winfield-Mt. Union will be heading into their last game of the regular season against Wapello on Tuesday, October 11th, the Wolves are 21-9 with a 7-0 district record.
Holy Trinity Catholic will be competing in the Pella Tournament today, October 8th.
The New London Tigers will be competing in the Davis County Invitational today.
The Mount Pleasant Panthers will be participating in an Invitational hosted by Oskaloosa today. Play is scheduled to start at 9 am.
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, 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. 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 this afternoon. 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 (Jeremiah Pauling) and one fumble recovery by Joseph Pace (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.
The men’s cross-country team finished in 19th out of 25 teams and the women’s cross-country team finished in 16th out of 25 teams today at the Seminole Valley Stampede.
The Tiger women’s soccer team next game will be 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 on October 11th.
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Corey Calhoun
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Jackson Schilling
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Ryan Trueblood
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Jarod & Megan Conrad
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Carlos Lopez
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Local High School Football Scores for Week 7
Revised AGENDA FOR NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11TH, 2022 – TUESDAY EVENING – 6:00 PM
CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and January Benjamin
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Citizens questions and comments on the proposed Ordinance #72
b. Approve Ordinance #72 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of New London,
Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Collection of Solid Waste – Section 106.09
Collection Fees (1-2)
c. Citizens questions and comments on the proposed Ordinance #73
d. Approve Ordinance #73 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of New London,
Iowa, by Amending Provisions pertaining to Municipal Infractions – Section 3.07
Scheduled Municipal Infractions – Penalty – Procedure – Appeal (3-4)
e. Citizens questions and comments on the proposed Ordinance #74
f. Approve Ordinance #74 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of New London,
Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Solid Waste Control – Section 105.06
Disposal of Landscape Waste and Yard Waste (5-6)
6. REPORTS:
a. Police Dept.
b. Fire Department
c. Public Works (7)
d. Parks & Recreation
e. Utilities (8-11)
f. Child Care
g. Mayor
7. OPEN FORUM:
a. Greg Malott
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve minutes of previous meetings (12-17)
b. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (18-20)
c. Approve Payment of Claims (Handout)
d. Approve Kasi Howard to attend a IMFOA in Des Moines on October 19th
– 21st, 2022 (21-
22)
e. Tax Abatement: Austin Mangels, 405 W. Adams St., House & Attached Garage (23)
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Approve re-investing City funds in CDs (24)
10. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approve Resolution #377 Authorizing City Sponsorship of the Annual Holiday Stroll and
Approving a Donation (25)
b. Approve Resolution #378 Authorizing the Temporary Closing of a Public Way (26)
c. Approve Resolution #379 Changing the Date of the Regular Council Meeting (27)
d. Approve Resolution #380 Setting a Date for a Public Hearing for Sale of Property at Lot
5, Block 4, Depot Addition to the City of New London (28-29)
e. Approve appointing Mark Hempen to the Board of Adjustments with at term ending
August 31st, 2027
f. Discuss infrastructure estimates for Phase 2 of the South Pine Street Subdivision (30-31)
g. Approve setting public hearing date to approve the plans and specification for Phase 2
of the South Pine Street Subdivision
h. Discuss eligible projects for the American Rescue Plan funds
i. Discuss the raising up 6 acre commercial lot east of Integrity Builders to be level with the
road
j. Discuss and take action on preliminary engineering for the commercial subdivision (32-
35)
11. MEETINGS:
a. Public Works Committee, October 19th, 2022 at 6:30 a.m., Shop at WWTP
b. Public Safety Committee, October 19th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., City Office
c. Regular City Council Meeting, November 14th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., City Office
12. ADJOURNMENT
NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL – OPEN FORUM NOTICE
The Open Forum portion of the New London City Council meeting is a time where the public is allowed to speak.
This is a courtesy that is extended to you. During this portion of the meeting the following guideline will be in
effect:
1. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please stand if possible, and state you name and address for the record.
2. Unless you are a scheduled, approved organization making a presentation, you will have 3 minutes to
respectfully express your thoughts. Guest organizations will be under the discretion and management of the
Mayor as the presiding officer.
3. Understand that no formal motions or actions will be taken on items during this time. Your concerns may be
forwarded to the appropriate committee for further considerations and/or discussion.
4. All comments and discussion will remain respectful in nature to all parties.
5. Similar topics will be acknowledged, and forwarded to the appropriate department. However, repetition of
topics will be limited.
6. Any deviation from these guidelines will end you allotted time and you will be asked to be seated. Failure to
abide by these guidelines may lead to removal from the meeting at the order of the Mayor and possibly
charges of disorderly conduct if so warranted.
7. Your involvement on agenda items will be limited to the presentation of factual material as determined by the
Mayor. This the Council’s time for dealing with matters and will not include public opinions or question and
answer time; this is done during Public Hearings
Mount Pleasant Community School District School Board Meeting
Monday, October 10, 2022 6:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Community School District: High School Media Center
Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641
- Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen Comments
5. Approval of Minutes, Claims, Financials
6. Reports
a. Instructional Services –
i. District Library Program – Lottie Schnicker, Teacher-Librarian
b. Superintendent’s Report
1. Certified Enrollment Update
2. Board Officer Election in November
3. IASB Director District #9 Vacancy
4. School Board Re-districting Information
5. October 24 Work Session – Master Planning
6. Change in SIAC Date to November 30
7. IASB Annual Convention Thursday, November 17
c. Board Committee Reports
i. Finance
ii. Site
iii. Policy
7. Other Board Communications
8. Consent Items
a. Personnel
b. Open Enrollment
9. New Business
a. Review FY22 Financial Closeout
i. Certified Annual Report
ii. Fund Balances, Unspent Balance and Transportation Report
iii. Special Education Supplement
b. Set Public Hearing Date for HVAC Upgrade Phase 2: Plans, Scope of Project and Estimated Costs – Monday, November 7 @ 4pm in
Central Office (Motion)
c. Consideration to Approve Facility Use Agreement with Iowa Wesleyan University (Motion)
d. Middle School Student Laptop Computer Take-Home Policy (Discussion)
e. First Reading of School Board Policy Series 100 Education Philosophy
i. Policy 104 Equal Education Opportunity (Motion)
ii. Policy 104 E4 (Exhibit) Equal Education Opportunity (Motion)
f. Closed Session authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized
by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student (Motion)
g. Action regarding recommended discipline of a student (Motion)
h. Adjournment