At 10:44 PM Saturday August 6th 2022 the Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported
house fire at 601 S. Roosevelt in Burlington, IA. Fire command arrived at 10:49 PM and
reported fire showing from the front half of the mobile home trailer. A box alarm was struck
which resulted in a call for 10 off-duty Burlington firefighters. West Burlington firefighters
responded on automatic aid. Initial engine company arrived one minute later.
The single wide mobile home trailer is owned by G & B Construction and was vacant at the time
of the incident and the mobile home was not insured. Damage is estimated at $5,000 to the
structure and $1,000 to contents. No injuries were reported.
The fire is under investigation by the Burlington Police and Fire Departments and is considered
suspicious.
Eleven on-duty Burlington firefighters responded to the initial call with an additional seven offduty Burlington firefighters being called in. Nine West Burlington firefighters as well as
Superior Ambulance provided rehab on scene. Burlington Police Department, Alliant Energy
and Gas, also assisted at the scene. Firefighters cleared the scene at 1243 AM.

The Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa will be hosting the 36^TH annual Bike Van Buren on August 20 & 21. Bicycling enthusiasts will pedal their way through the rolling countryside and river valley of the historical villages during this two-day event in Southeast Iowa. The Villages will welcome the bicyclists with refreshments and outstanding hospitality, all included as part of the registration fee! The routes will lead you through some of the most picturesque settings in Iowa! You can register for Bike Van Buren online at villagesofvanburen.com through August 17. Walk-up registration is welcome and will be held at the Keosauqua City Park, Saturday 7-8:30am. Walk-up registration will also be at the Keosauqua City Park on Sunday from 7:30-8:00am for riders that only plan to go that day. Two-day registration fees: Adults: $45, Children under 18 years: $37. Single day registration: Adults: $35, Children $27.

Routes for both Saturday and Sunday have a primary route along with alternate routes. Riders are always welcome to create their own route. All routes will begin and end at the Keosauqua City Park, and all are clearly marked with large colored arrows. Bickel’s Cycling & Fitness of Burlington will provide technical support and sag wagons will be en route with the riders each day. Phone numbers for staff support crews are provided on the maps riders will receive at registration. Riders are encouraged to carry a cell phone. All support crews will be equipped with free cold bottled water, courtesy of the Dutchman’s Store, and limited first aid.

Riders will have the option to purchase a lunch band at registration ($13 adults, $9 youth). Saturday’s lunch will be prepared by the Villages newest dining destination, The Fox Den, located in the heart of Cantril. Sunday’s lunch will be provided by the Bonaparte Improvement Association and held at the former Bonaparte Elementary School building on the north side of Bonaparte. Registered riders will enjoy 100% complimentary refreshments at each hospitality stop. Hospitality stops will include some fascinating sites such as the Stone House in Bentonsport, Historic Valley Country School in Leando Park, Milton Creamery, Lebanon Church, and the Birmingham Shelter (right next to the beautifully restored historic log cabin).

Registered riders may also participate in the Poker Run! Riders will try to build their best hand of poker by drawing cards at designated hospitality stops. The best hand on each day will win $50 cash. Bickel’s Cycling & Fitness in Burlington will provide prizes for the remaining place winners.

And both days before the ride, join the Keosauqua Lions Club for their annual all-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast under the big tent in the Keosauqua City Park. EVERYONE is invited! Get your fill of pancakes and sausage both mornings from 6:30-9am. Bring the family down and support your local organizations!

For more information contact: Villages of Van Buren 800-868-7822 / 319-293-7111 villagesofvanburen.com

Winfield Crooked Creek Days are here.  It’s a big weekend in the community of Winfield. Friday, Saturday and Sunday are filled with fun for all ages.  One highlights of this annual town wide celebration is the big parade on Saturday at 11 am. And the parade is always highlighted by the participation of the Crooked Creek Days Ambassadors.  This year the Winfield Historical Society Board has selected Charlie ad Lois Phelps for the honor. The couple are long time Winfield residents.  They also devote many volunteer hours to the Open Bible Church and the Food Pantry.

Date:   ____8-05-2022_____

  20_    Henry County Inmates

  47_     Out of County Contract Inmates              

  67_    TOTAL

AGENDA

August 9, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Resolution to Remove Stop Sign in City of Salem

9:30 Public Hearing & 1^st Reading to Amend the

Henry County Standard Penalties Ordinance to

Increase the fine for a Simple Misdemeanor to the limit

Allowed in Code of Iowa Chapter 331.302(2)

10:00 Lynn Whaley Monthly Update

10:15 Motion to Discuss & Consider Insurance Agencies

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Lee County Health Department (LCHD) received notice from the Department of Health and Human Services they have received a $547,302 HRSA (Health Resources & Services Administration) federal grant.  With this Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network Program grant LCHD will partner with Southeastern Community College (SCC), Blessing Health Keokuk, and Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center to develop a Southeast Iowa Public Health Academic Training Program.  This program will focus on creating cross-training opportunities for new and existing healthcare personnel to learn principles of community health work, community resources, and public health concepts.  This program will be able to assist health care staff in referring to appropriate resources to better patient’s health.

“Lee County Health Department for many years has pursued local and state grant awards to implement programs and services based on the population health needs of the county. This is a very exciting moment for LCHD since this is the agency’s very first HRSA federal grant award,” states Michele Ross, LCHD Administrator.  “I’m very proud that Emily and Breanna, along with our committed partners, had a vision, and put that vision to application resulting in this highly competitive grant award.  This innovative rural workforce training project will bring public health as a career choice to the forefront of many young adults pursuing careers in health services.”

The project partners are also looking forward to the opportunity.  “This grant project will support SCC’s ongoing skills and workforce development in the healthcare sector, and improve economic vitality, and ultimately the health and wellness of our entire region,” adds Kristi Schroeder, SCC Dean of Health Professions.

“We have a longstanding history of working with Lee County Health Department, and are excited to collaborate with them on new opportunities to further meet the needs of the communities that we serve,” stated Kathy Hull, Chief of Small Rural Hospitals, Blessing Health System.

“We are pleased to work with LCHD and other collaborators on this grant to expand opportunities for the regions’ workforce. Competencies in resource navigation and public health are essential in the current landscape of value-based care and community health needs improvement strategies. As we work to address the social determinants of health in the region, we need a workforce that is knowledgeable in the intricacies of community resource navigation and referrals,” adds Vanessa Watson, MPH- Manager of Population Health for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.

LCHD Community Outreach & Development Project Coordinator, Breanna Kramer-Riesberg, will oversee the project.  Kramer-Riesberg also oversees Empowering Families in Lee County which works to improve resiliency and prevent child maltreatment in our community.  “Empowering Families has repeatedly stated the need to better connect people to resources and supports available in our community – this is one of the grants LCHD has applied for to meet this need in our community,” states Kramer-Riesberg.

The first couple months of the project will be establishing course content, and planning course times with SCC.  “We hope to have the first course participants start in January 2023,” states Emily Biddenstadt, LCHD Community Health Program Director.  “As we move through each course content will be adjusted, and we will be able to share updates, especially of community resources with past participants.”

Program students will have an opportunity to take part in hands-on-trainings with LCHD at rotating clinics in rural areas of Lee County.  Students will be able to work with residents to provide support and complete referrals to community resources to improve health outcomes.  There will also be opportunities for current healthcare workers to be part of the program through a series of “Lunch and Learn” presentations.  As the program progresses, clinics and presentations will be announced through the media and on the LCHD website (www.leecountyhd.org) and social media.