Repairs at the Canadian Pacific Railroad crossing on Iowa 70 in Columbus Junction will require closing the roadway to traffic for one day starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Rail Transportation. Motorists will be directed to use an official off-site detour. The detour from Iowa 92 to Iowa 70 will follow northbound 2nd Street, and from Iowa 70 to Iowa 92 the route will follow southbound 2nd Street to Walnut Street. It is anticipated the detour will be in place for the duration of the construction. Local traffic will have access to Iowa 70 except for the lanes at the railroad crossing (near mile marker 1.13).
SITE AND POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education SITE AND POLICY COMMITTEES will meet at 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Central office on East Washington Street to review/discuss:
Site Committee Agenda
- HVAC Upgrades Phase 1 and 2 Updates
- HVAC Commissioning Proposal Phase 2 Update
- FY22 Grant Funding Balances
- Master Planning Update
- Elementary Paging Proposals
Policy Committee Agenda
- Review Iowa Association of School Board Legislative Priorities
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome.
Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda
New Exhibit At The Library
In a first for Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT, the new art exhibit in the public library showcases the work of student artists.
Twenty-seven artists, all studying under the guidance of local art professional Annie Guldberg, are ages six through adult. The students worked individually in one-on-one lessons over the summer with Annie in her Mount Pleasant studio.
As part of the learning process, each student was challenged to create a piece that included both an element of drawing and an element of painting. Part of the challenge assignment suggested students create a self-portrait in any style or a drawing of one or more of the students’ personal interests. The finished product was to include a painted portion on 11” x 14” canvas. These are the works shown in the Mount Pleasant public library gallery display.
The current exhibit in the Mount Pleasant Public Library includes 27 examples from the student work produced. A fascinating part of the exhibit is seeing how each individual artist worked through the project in his or her individual way.
Annie Guldberg’s main teaching philosophy is to encourage all her students to love the process of creation. She believes that art, like any skill, can be learned with the right tools and practice. Given a relaxing, encouraging, and creative environment, Annie believes students of any age can be inspired to create.
Annie is a professional artist who lives in Mount Pleasant. She teaches private one-on-one art lessons in her studio as well as creating work for sale in galleries around the midwest. She is also known for her commissioned artwork in oils. Her website is www. OilPainterAnnie.com for those wishing to see her work.
The Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT art gallery is supported by the Enhance Henry County Foundation.
School Board Finance Committee Meets
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:30pm on Wednesday, August 3 at the Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office, 1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102
- FY22 Budget Update
- FY22 Grant Funding Balances
- HVAC Upgrades Phase 1 and 2 Updates
- HVAC Commissioning Proposal Phase 2 Update
- FY23 Property Tax Rate
- School Resource Office
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome
Access Energy Cooperative Members Celebrate in the Heat
Members were welcomed back to the Access Energy Cooperative annual meeting of members, after two years of the event being held on-line. “Our mission is to serve. Our priority is you” is the message they received on August 2nd at McMillan Park in Mt. Pleasant.
Kristi Perry from the Mt. Pleasant Chamber Alliance started the meeting with a warm welcome to the members. President Marvin Newton chaired the business meeting.
“The important point to remember is that as a not-for-profit co-op, Access Energy Cooperative is not interested in selling you something you don’t need. We are not about maximizing sales; we’re about maximizing member satisfaction. Our mission is to serve. Our priority is you.” reported Kevin Wheeler, General Manager/CEO.
Highlights of the event included an outstanding performance by “The Boys” and a great meal served by Mount Pleasant Hy-Vee. Homemade Ice Cream from Hinterland Dairy of Donnellson was served. Members enjoyed drive-a-tractor by the Proennecke brothers and Dick McGohan, inflatable activities for the kids from Fields of Fun, pony rides by Windy Acres, a live line demonstration on being safe around electricity, information from the Henry County Health Center, and the Henry County Sheriff. Access Energy Cooperative appreciates their participating and everyone else who helped make the event a success for the members, including Quality Equipment, the Mt. Pleasant VFW, FFA, Staats, the Midwest Old Threshers, the city of Mt Pleasant, Lance Refuse, and Printgroup.
Following reports of the cooperative officers, election results were reported as Fred Hickenbottom, Robert Smith, and Marvin Newton were re-elected as directors to serve three-year terms on the nine-person board.
The Grand Prize of a $250 bill credit was drawn for. The member was not present, so the $250 will be added to next year’s drawing for a grand prize of $500. Dividend checks for 2022 totaling $1,224,133 were available for members to pick up at the meeting. For those who were unable to make it to the meeting, checks will be mailed out in the next few weeks.
Following the meeting, the board of directors met at their annual reorganizational meeting. The following were elected as the officers of the Access Energy Cooperative Board of Directors: President David Hollingsworth, Vice President Marvin Newton, Secretary Rob Smith, and Treasurer Fred Hickenbottom.
Wapello Man Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison For Failing to File Income Tax Returns
DES MOINES, IA – Bradley Earl Ewart, age 51, of Wapello, was sentenced Monday,
August 1, 2022, to 6 months in prison for failing to file income tax returns. Ewart pleaded guilty
on March 24, 2022, to two counts of failure to file income tax returns, one for each of the calendar
years 2016 and 2018. The Court imposed a three-month prison sentence on each count, to be
served consecutively. Following completion of his prison term, Ewart will be on supervised
release for one year. The Court imposed a $20,000 fine.
Since approximately 2004, Ewart has owned and operated Louisa County Millwright,
LLC, a business that specializes in grain elevator work, material handling, steel building
installation, and fabrication. Ewart failed to file federal income tax returns for the years 2004 to
2014. As part of his plea, Ewart admitted that he knowingly and willfully failed to file tax returns
for the years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Ewart remains responsible for paying his tax liability
in full.
“Mr. Ewart admitted that he repeatedly failed to file his federal income tax returns the
majority of the time his business was in operation,” said Tyler Hatcher, Special Agent in Charge
for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Criminal Investigations. “Earning prison time and a
$20,000 fine for this offense sends a clear message that we all have the responsibility to file
accurate returns on time and pay our fair share of taxes.”
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the
announcement. IRS Criminal Investigations investigated the case. The case was prosecuted by
Assistant United States Attorney Adam J. Kerndt
Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda
Wayland City Council Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Wayland City Hall
2. Council Appointment to Fill Vacancy/Oath of Office
3. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of July 20, 2022
b. Bills for Payment/CD Renewal
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
h. Annual Zoning Commission Report
4. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks 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.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Update – Sewer Project – BES, Inc.
6. New Business
a. Appoint Mayor Pro-Tem (replacing Barnhart)
b. Police Academy Reimbursement Agreement
c. Renewal Application – Class C Beer Permit BC0030196 – Wayland BP (Cobb Oil)
d. Quotes for Concrete Repair Work
7. Building Permits – Approved
Joe Paulsen – Frame 20’x 12’x 8’ storage shed at 212 W 2nd St. (replaced prior approved
permit with change to size and placement on property)
8. Adjournment