August Exhibit Opening

The August exhibit at the Mt. Pleasant Main Street Art Center is titled “The Great American Freak Show”  this show has fourteen brand new originals depicting the state of the world,  Some of these works will seem harsh, others will give you a warm feeling inside…James Walker Henry has been producing his Surreal pieces for over thirty-nine years, addressing social and political issues giving the viewer a better understanding about the world….still wearing his signature suits, James will be wearing his 401 monkey suit (as seen in his work “Monkey Business” ) oh yeah, and there will be DOW bananas at the reception!  The reception will be held August 4 from 5 to 7 pm. Henry’s musical guest,playing original ballads, is recording artist Pat Kaltefleiter. His show will hang for the full month of August.

Richard Tolander (final arrangements)

Richard A. Tolander, 93, of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on his birthday, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born in Wayne Township, Henry County IA, born to Eugene A. and Mable M. (Trowbridge) on July 12, 1929. Richard attended Olds Consolidated School until 1942 and graduated from Yarmouth High school in 1947.

In 1948 Richard joined the army and served in the occupation of Japan and the Korean War. He was awarded a Japan Occupation medal. During the Korean War, he was awarded a Korean Service Medal, 2 campaign ribbons and 5 Bronze Stars. Richard was honorably discharged in 1952.

On May 29, 1954, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Joyce Wolin at the Chapel of the First United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant by the Rev. Dr. James Marlin.  They celebrated 62 years together until her passing on October 7, 2016. Together they built their family with three sons; David (Annette) of Waterloo, Iowa, Duane (Diane) of Ankeny, Iowa, and Ralph (Deb) of Sugarland, Texas.

Richard worked at the elevator in Olds, IA before owning and operating a corn sheller and grain truck business for several years. After selling the trucks, he delivered fuel for the COOP in Mt. Pleasant where he retired at age 62. He worked part-time driving a school bus, provided maintenance at the apartment building where they lived and worked as a funeral associate at Kimzey Funeral Home during his retirement.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings.

Other survivors include 7 grandchildren; Abbey (Chad) Maxwell, Stephanie (Grant) Zielinski, Adam (Veronica) Tolander, Kristina (Trent) Wellman, Austin (Anna) Tolander, Preston Tolander and Jared Tolander; 1 step grandson, Nick (Melissa) Strauss, 10 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, two sisters; Martha Murphy of Las Vegas, Nevada and Florence Cambridge of Kalona, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.

Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He considered everyone a friend and never judged anyone. He was loved by all.

We want to give special thanks and appreciation to his friends at the Penelope Apartments where he lived in Ankeny and to the Central Iowa VA Hospital and their doctors and nurses for the exceptional care they provided.

A memorial funeral service for Richard will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The Reverend David Bracht-Wagner, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, with military honors conducted by the Iowa Military Funeral Honors Detail and the Henry County Honor Guard. Friends may call from 12 Noon to 8PM on Thursday, July 28 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 5-7 PM on that Thursday. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Relay for Life of Henry County or to VA Central Iowa Health Care System. Family members can deliver any memorials.

Sports, July 21st

Class 1A State Baseball Tournament

The matchup for the IAHSAA Class 1A State Baseball is set. Remsen St. Mary’s will take on New London on Friday at 12:00 PM. Undefeated Remsen St. Mary’s defeated Kingsley-Pierson 10-0 in 5 innings on Wednesday afternoon to advance to the title game.

New London defeated Newman Catholic 16-1 in 4 innings Wednesday night. Tucker Gibbar went 2 for 3 at the plate with a walk and 3 RBIs. Carter Allen went 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBIs. Seth Bailey pitched the complete game allowing 1 run on 4 hits with 4 strikeouts. New London Baseball advances to their first state championship in program history. New London will face off with Remsen St. Mary’s tomorrow at 12:00 PM. Live coverage will be available on 105.5 KILJ.

Iowa Wesleyan Athletics

The Continental Athletic Conference announced multiple awards and recognized multiple administrators, coaches, and student-athletes for their accomplishments over the course of the 2021-22 athletic year. Iowa Wesleyan’s Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, Marketing, and Communications, Courtney Carl, was recognized with the Sports Information Director of the Year award. 

“Iowa Wesleyan is grateful for Courtney’s efforts throughout her career at Iowa Wesleyan,” said Vice President for Advancement and Athletics, Derek Zander. “You cannot say enough about Courtney and her dedication to our programs, student-athletes, and the university.”

This Day in Sports History

1963 – Jack Nicklaus wins his first of 5 PGA Championships by 2 shots over Dave Ragan

1975 – Texas Rangers fire their manager Billy Martin

1989 – Mike Tyson knocks out Carl Williams in 1:33 for the heavyweight boxing title

1991 – Ferguson Jenkins, Gaylord Perry, Rod Carew, Tony Lazzeri, and Bill Veeck are elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York

2013 – Phil Mickelson won his 5th major when he won the British Open, beating out Henrik Stenson by 3 strokes

Ellise Capen Tweed (final arrangements)

Ellise Capen Tweed, 51, of New London and formerly Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in New London.  She was born September 25, 1970 in Mt. Pleasant to Charles Ullom and Jean Percilla Capen Tweed.  She was a 1990 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School.  In the summers she worked in the special education program at the County Home, Mt. Pleasant Library and Tolson’s Community Action Program. Following graduation, she worked at Hope Haven.  When they lived in North Liberty she attended the Christian Church in Coralville.

She enjoyed doing puzzles, coloring and drawing, walking, reading, playing with her niece and nephews, volunteering at nursing homes, and was activity director for a day which she loved.  Ellise loved everyone and all seemed to love her.  She had a wonderful laugh, knew everyone, and enjoyed seeing the FedEx man and the mailman.

Survivors include her mother of New London; sister Heather Schlarbaum (Bill) of New London; niece Angelica and nephews Hunter, Joshua and Caleb; Aunt and Uncle Marian (Jon) Engstrom; cousins Eric (Kelly) Engstrom and Laura (Christian Hossman) Engstrom; and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her father and her grandparents.

A Celebration of Life for Rev. Charles Tweed who died November 5, 2021 and his beloved daughter Ellise will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, July 25, 2022 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Pastor David Mixon officiating.  The family will greet friends for light refreshments at the chapel following the service.  Private family inurnment will be at Burge Cemetery, New London.  A memorial has been established for Prader Willi Syndrome Foundation for research.  Online condolences for Rev. Tweed and Ellise may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda

AGENDA

July 21, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

9:00 3rd & Final Reading to Amend Title VI

Chapter 2 Article 3-1, 6-2(7) and 5-2(6).

9:15 Opioid Funding Discussion

Wayland City Council Meeting

Wayland City Council Meeting, 7-20-22

7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall

Roll Call
2. Public Hearing – Proposed Permanent Easement Agreement For Ingress & Egress
at 217 W Main Street
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 6, 2022
b. Bills for Payment/CD Renewal
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.
b.
6. New Business
a. Res. 2022-19 “A Resolution Approve A Permanent Easement Agreement For Ingress
And Egress”
b. Nominations to P & Z Commission
c. Council Resignation – Aaron Barnhart (hired as City Employee)
d. Res. 2022–20 “Resolution of Appreciation” – Councilman Aaron Barnhart
e. Mobile Home Court – Utility Connections/Billing
7. Building Permits – Approved
AgForce (Jay Barquist) – Re-side building at 406 E Hwy 78
Dean Eichelberger – Re-Roof building at 110 N Washington St.
Joe Paulsen – Frame 24’x12’x8’ storage shed at 212 W 2nd St.
8. Adjournment

HCHC Receives HFMA’s 2022 MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle

Henry County Health Center has been named as a recipient of the 2022 MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, sponsored by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). As a national award winner, Henry County Health Center has met industry-standard revenue cycle benchmarks, implemented the patient-centered recommendations and best practices embodied in HFMA’s Healthcare Dollars & Sense® initiatives, and achieved outstanding patient satisfaction.

Award recipients are acknowledged as industry leaders and share proven strategies with their colleagues. The award was formally presented on June 26 during the HFMA Annual Conference in Denver, CO.

“The commitment and passion demonstrated by our staff is the reason that HCHC has received this award four times in the past five years. This year, HCHC was first place in the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Category by a score of 10% more than the second place hospital. Until this year, HCHC was the only Critical Access Hospital in the nation to win this award multiple times. In 2022 there were only three Critical Access Hospitals who received the award, two from the state of Iowa. I am grateful for our staff and their dedication to sustaining this high level of work that directly benefits our patients and the health center,” explained Dave Muhs, HCHC Chief Financial Officer.

In 2009, HCHC was recognized in HFMA’s Patient Friendly Billing Project, receiving the High Performance in Revenue Cycle Award.  The award was based on a review of over 5,000 hospitals public reported data, and HCHC was identified as an organization with positive revenue cycle outcomes.  Of the 14 hospitals recognized, HCHC was the only Iowa Hospital and

the only Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in the nation.   HCHC won the award in 2013, with

HFMA recognizing only 10 organizations that year.  In 2018, HCHC was only one of two Critical Access Hospitals recognized that year and 2019, being the only CAH that year.  The MAP application not only includes financial indicators, but also patient satisfaction, process improvement, and price transparency.

“High-performing revenue cycles design business processes around the consumer’s needs,” said HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA. “Kudos to all the 2022 MAP Award winners for putting consumers first.”

Created by and for healthcare leaders, HFMA’s MAP initiative sets the standard for revenue cycle excellence in the healthcare industry. MAP is a comprehensive strategy that allows organizations to measure revenue cycle performance using the industry-standard MAP Keys; apply evidence-based strategies for improvement; and perform to the highest standards to improve financial results and patient satisfaction.

 

Dover Sunday Program

DOVER SUNDAY will be celebrated at the museum in New London Sunday July 24th featuring over 20 wedding dresses from 1906 through the 1980’s.  There are several 2-generation gowns, one worn by sisters, and even dresses representing 3 generations.  Not all are white and in the war-time era, more practical garments were selected.  See whose dress has the longest train, the one made of curtain fabric, and another whose wedding jewelry is displayed with the dress. The program will include the presentation of newspaper accounts of many of the weddings and a number of photos. There is no admission and the program begins at 1:30.  The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.