Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Lily Ann Schuelka, who has been reported missing since June 5, 2025.

According to the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse, Lily is described as a white female, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. She has red hair, hazel eyes, and was last in contact with anyone on Thursday, June 5.

The Fort Madison Police Department is actively investigating her disappearance and urges anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward.

If you have seen Lily or have any knowledge of her whereabouts, please contact the Fort Madison Police Department or the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse.

Your assistance could make a critical difference in bringing Lily home safely.

Naig Highlights Crop Progress Amid Shifting Weather Conditions Across Iowa

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig offered comments today following the release of the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, published weekly by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report provides vital updates for producers and stakeholders throughout the growing season from April through November.

“While the highest rainfall totals were concentrated in western Iowa over the past week, much of the state received some rain and cooler temperatures,” Secretary Naig noted. “The crops could use some heat, and it looks like it’s on the way. The warmer weather and possible showers in the forecast this week should give the corn and soybeans a lift.”

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship also issues a weather summary alongside each weekly crop report, providing context on how conditions are influencing field progress and plant development.

According to the report for the week ending June 8, Iowa farmers had an average of 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork. Key field activities included hay cutting and crop spraying.

Crop and Soil Conditions:

• Topsoil moisture: 4% very short, 21% short, 71% adequate, 4% surplus

• Subsoil moisture: 5% very short, 28% short, 64% adequate, 3% surplus

Corn Progress:

• Emerged: 92% (4 days ahead of 2024, 2 days behind the 5-year average)

• Condition: 85% rated good to excellent (up 1 percentage point from last week)

Soybean Progress:

• Planted: 97% of expected acres

• Emerged: 88% (10 days ahead of 2024, 4 days ahead of average)

• Condition: 80% rated good to excellent (down 1 percentage point from last week)

Small Grains and Forage:

• Oats: Emergence nearly complete, with 53% headed and 10% turning color

• Oat Condition: 84% rated good to excellent

• Alfalfa Hay: 77% of first cutting completed, with some second cutting reported

• Hay Condition: 82% good to excellent

• Pasture Condition: 70% good to excellent (slight decrease from last week)

The weekly report, along with weather summaries and additional agricultural data, is available online at nass.usda.gov.

Shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday, emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of 200th st. and Lexington Avenue, just north of Mount Pleasant, following reports of a field spraying truck entangled in a power line.

According to scanner traffic, the incident involved a sprayer truck that became stuck to an overhead power line while working near the roadway. Responding agencies included the Mount Pleasant Fire Department, the Henry County Sheriff’s Department, and Access Energy Cooperative.

Upon arrival, first responders found the driver still inside the sprayer. Out of an abundance of caution, the operator remained in the cab for over 40 minutes until Access Energy crews could safely assess and resolve the electrical hazard.

Using a bucket truck and specialized equipment, Access Energy Cooperative was able to safely disconnect the sprayer arm from the power line. Once the equipment was separated, the operator carefully backed the sprayer away and successfully lowered the boom.

No injuries were reported. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department, & Henry County Sheriff’s Department worked together to secure the road way and clear the area.

The scene was fully cleared shortly before noon. No power was reported to be affected during the accident.

Henry County road crews will be performing shoulder maintenance this week on two key routes:

• Franklin Avenue from 235th Street to Salem

• 235th Street from Mount Pleasant to Westwood

The work will be conducted as a moving operation, and drivers are advised to use caution as one-lane traffic conditions will be in place at times.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and allow extra travel time if driving in these areas.

For more information, contact Tracy Sammons, Office Manager at the Henry County Engineer’s Office.