Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded to the South Park apartment complex on South Main Street Sunday afternoon. The call came in at 4:30 pm from a lower level apartment in building 4. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the kitchen on fire. They were able to get in and quickly extinguish the blaze that apparently began with the stove. Heavy smoke and fire damage was contained to the apartment. No one was injured. The fire remains under investigation. 2 engines, a command vehicle and 11 firefighters were on the scene for about one hour.
$10,000 Lottery Ticket Purchased in Mount Pleasant
A ticket sold at the Big 10 Mart in Bettendorf for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing is worth two million dollars. It’s one of six tickets sold across the country that matched all but the so-called “Mega Ball.” The person who bought the ticket in Bettendorf paid the extra dollar, doubling the payout to two million. Four other tickets sold in Iowa for Friday night’s drawing are worth 10-thousand dollars each for picking the “Mega Ball” number and four of the five other numbers. Those four tickets with a 10-thousand dollar prize were sold in Mount Pleasant at the HyVee Gas Newton, Manchester and Storm Lake.
Danville City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 1, 2022
- Call to order, immediately following the City/Trustee meeting.
- Accept or amend the agenda.
- Open forum: A time set aside to receive comments from the public regarding city business. The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public on any subject pertaining to City business, including items on this agenda. You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks to five minutes 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.
- Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-20, depositing funds into the existing fire department capital savings account.
- Discussion and action on Resolution 2022-21, changes to the city’s current Traffic Sign Inventory.
- Discussion and action on the invoice from Viking Industrial Painting, year one installment.
- Bates Sanitation & Asphalt
- Discussion and action on the invoices received for asphalt patching.
- Discussion and action on the proposal for an asphalt overlay on North Main Street.
- Fire Chief/Building Inspector report – action by council if needed.
- City electrician’s report – action by council if needed.
- Public Works written report.
- Discussion and action on a quote received for tree removals located on the city’s right-of-way.
- Approval of the written report.
- Approval of consent agenda.
- Council minutes of July 18, 2022.
- Financial reports from June 2022.
- Payment of bills.
- Council reports and correspondence.
- Review of properties in the city that are in violation of City Code 8.16 and Iowa Code 364.12(c), weeds and brush removal. Action by council to send letters to those property owners.
- Adjournment.
The next regular session of the Danville City Council is scheduled for
Monday, August 15, 2022, Danville City Hall, 6:00 p.m..
August 1, 2022 – August 7, 2022
08/01/22
Joshua Heusel
08/01/22
Jason & Debbie Smith - 30 yrs
08/02/22
Curtis Alexander
08/02/22
Lynn Butterbrodt
08/02/22
Clayton Loving
08/03/22
Heather Roberson
08/03/22
Nancy Conrad
08/04/22
Zoe Long
08/04/22
Aria Fraker
08/04/22
Lindsay Morrison (19)
08/04/22
Adam & Mindy Creager (16th)
08/05/22
Ronald Buckingham
08/05/22
Carrie Coble
08/05/22
Nicole Fraker
08/05/22
Alice Parks
08/05/22
Aimee Sanderson
08/05/22
Myrtle Jeffery
08/06/22
Mary Elgar
08/06/22
Shawna Goettsche
08/07/22
TaVence Whitaker
08/07/22
Fran Jacks
08/07/22
Anastatia Parker
08/07/22
Yvonne Rich
08/07/22
Robbie Thronburg
08/07/22
Rich Davison
08/07/22
Steve Rod
Gladys J. Burnham (final arrangements)
Gladys J. Burnham, 96, of Lockridge passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at her home.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the First Augustana Lutheran Church in Lockridge with Rev. Jerleen Schlesser officiating. Burial will follow in the Lockridge Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 6 to 7:30 that evening. Memorials may be directed to the First Augustana Lutheran Church or to the Lockridge Cemetery in her memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.
Murder Trial Moved to Davenport
Jefferson County District Court Judge Shawn Showers has rescheduled the trial for one of the two teens accused in the November 2021 murder of a Fairfield teacher. Jeremey Goodale’s jury trial is now scheduled for December 5th at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport. All pre-trial hearings will still take place in Jefferson County, despite the teen’s criminal trials being moved out of the district.
Shirley Joann Husak
Shirley Joann Husak, 82, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Shirley was born on December 2nd 1939 to Bennie Allen Himes and Dorothy Marie Himes (Vestal) in Dean, Iowa. Shirley was the eldest of four children, (Shirley, Wilbur, Barb, Danny). Shirley proudly served and fulfilled the role of “Sis”.
Shirley was a graduate of the class of 1959 at Farmington High School.
In 1958, when her family moved to Farmington, Shirley met the love of her life Richard Losey. Shirley and Richard went on to be married in 1960 and had three children together, Kent, Rickie (Rick), and Michael (Mike). In 1979 Shirley & Richard built the brick home of their dreams at 405 Olive Street, Farmington.
After the abrupt passing of Richard Losey in 1983, Shirley continued to lead a life of raising and supporting her family. In 1992 Shirley married John Husak. Shirley and John enjoyed dancing, cooking, baking, camping, traveling, and spending time with Shirley’s family.
During her school years, as well after graduating, Shirley worked at The Bridge Cafe as a waitress. Shirley spoke fondly of her time at the Bridge Café. Shirley later worked in manufacturing facilities, including Schaeffer Pen and Gleason’s in Fort Madison, IA. Shirley also worked as cook at Harmony Schools where she was able to enjoy seeing her sons and grandkids come through the lunch line, as well as all of their classmates.
Shirley was renowned for her cooking and baking abilities. People often requested Shirley’s goodies. Shirley enjoyed many things: camping, fishing, feeding and watching her Hummingbirds, watching her children & grandchildren’s sporting and school activities, walking with her friends, playing cards, and preparing delicious holiday meals for her family.
Shirley was preceded in death by Richard Losey, John Husak; her parents: Bennie & Dorothy Himes; sister: Barbara Counts (Himes); brother: Danny Himes; niece: Amy Wagner, and many good friends and family. Shirley is survived by her three sons, and brother: Wilbur; three grandsons: Wyatt Losey, Nathan Losey, Chancy Losey, and three great-grandchildren: Briley Losey, Claire Losey, and Cameron Losey, (Nathan & Hannah Losey) of Keosauqua, Iowa.
Visitation will be after 12:00 noon Monday, August 1, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral home in Farmington, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington, with Pastor Dawn Butler officiating.
Burial will be at Center Chapel.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.