On August 24th, 2022, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of possible stolen vehicle from the 2600 grid of Henry Jefferson Avenue.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office found that a 1999 Chevy S10 was removed from a residence and drug from the scene.  After observing the evidence of the removal, the sheriff’s office continued to investigate and the vehicle was found in the 3300 grid of 175^th Blvd., rural Lockridge.

Heath Michael Krabill, 44, Lockridge was arrested and charged with Theft 2^nd Degree (Class D Felony) and Trespass (Serious Misdemeanor).

On August 20, 2022, at approximately 1:14AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a domestic disturbance in the 1100 Grid of Delaware Ave. south of Wayland, Iowa. After an investigation, it was determined that Cori James Miller (32 years of age), of Wayland, Iowa, did assault a family member while threatening/displaying a weapon. Cori Miller was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident where he was later charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Display or Use Weapon – First Offense, an Aggravated Misdemeanor, and Harassment – Second Degree, a Serious Misdemeanor. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office assisted with this incident.

The Carnegie Historical Museum in Fairfield, Iowa announces the Heritage Farm of the month for September 2022.  The Mary Carol Shafer Fish Family will be honored at the Carnegie Museum.  Their ancestors purchase the first 40 acres in 1869 and it has grown to 188 acres. Andreas Shaffer – great-great grandfather, Jacob Shafer – great grandfather, Eli E. Shafer – grandfather, Edward Shafer – father and Mary Carol Shafer Fish and husband Jack Fish are the current owners. Mary and brother, Rick Shafer, will be the family representatives for this honor.

This is the fourth month that the Carnegie Historical Museum has been highlighting the farms in Jefferson County which have been recognized by the Iowa Farm Bureau as being in the same family for 150 years plus.   It is our hope to carry this forward into 2023 and recognize all 14 farms, which have received this status at the state level.

The Fairfield First Friday on September 2, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m. will allow interested patrons of the Museum to come and view the new display of the of the Shafer/Fish Heritage Farm.   A dedicated display case will be available for viewing on the third floor of the museum for the month of September.  The Mary Shafer Fish and Rick Shafer will be doing a video-taping on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Carnegie Museum at 112 South Court Street.   The public is welcome to attend and meet the family at that time. Please take time to come and learn about the history of these farms and what they mean to Jefferson County, Iowa.

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The Iowa State Patrol is looking to find it’s way into the 9th annual American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser contest. The public is encouraged to cast their vote for the Iowa State Patrol cruiser by this Thursday, August 25. The top 12 states receiving votes in the contest will have their photo included in the 2023 AAST Cruiser Calendar.

Proceeds of calendar sales will benefit the American Association of State Troopers Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to dependents of member troopers.

The AAST calendar contest rewards creative and impactful photo submissions in an effort to help promote the lives and work of State Troopers across the country. This year, renowned Des Moines-based photographer Mirza Kudic photographed an Iowa State Patrol Dodge squad car featuring the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

CAST YOUR VOTES TODAY: One vote may be cast from each electronic device. Votes are being collected through Thursday, August 25, at Noon (5:00 p.m. EST) through this free Survey Monkey link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bestlookingcrusier2021

Currently, the Patrol sits at 21st place with 4,478 votes, and needs at least to surpass 11,200 votes to earn a spot in next year’s calendar.

Let’s Go Iowa!

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:   8-23-2022______

 25 _    Henry County Inmates

  61     Out of County Contract Inmates              

 86      TOTAL