Mount Pleasant, Iowa, [July 26, 2022] –   Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future?  Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers?  Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues?

“Welcome to Medicare” is for you!  This one-hour seminar offered by the Henry County Health Center SHIIP counselors, will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 6:30-8:00pm.  The seminar will be held at HCHC’s Health Education Center.  Register by Friday, September 2, by calling 319-385-6774. Please leave a message with your name, number of people attending, and phone number.

“We’re excited to offer this free seminar to the community,” says Hernry County SHIIP Counselor Sally Fager.  “Medicare is such an important program and understanding what it offers helps assure that anyone eligible gets the health benefits they deserve,” she adds.

“Welcome to Medicare” will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance.  For more information or questions call 319-385-6774.

SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa.  SHIIP services are free, confidential, and unbiased. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies or agents.  Henry County Health Center is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Henry county.

Henry County Jail

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:   ____7-27-2022_____

  24_    Henry County Inmates

  56_     Out of County Contract Inmates              

  80_    TOTAL

The 2022 Henry County Fair Ribbon Auction was held on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.  39 buyers purchased a total of 104 ribbons for a $2,358 buyer average.  $92,025 will be returned to this year’s exhibitors at a $885 average per head.  24 head of sheep exhibitors brought $14,800 for a $616.67 average;   14 goat exhibitors averaged $511 for a total of $7,150; two broiler exhibitors totaled $775;  22 swine exhibitors totaled $11,925 with a $542 average and the market beef brought $58,150 for 44 exhibitors at a $1,322 average.

Jason Denning, and Matt McWhirter along with Tim Meyer of Steffes Group and Jim Huff of Sullivan Auctions were the auctioneers for this year’s sale.  Buyers were:

Thank you for the support of the 4-H and FFA members of Henry County!

On May 2^nd, 2022, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a concerned citizen.  The citizen was reporting a potential situation of Stolen Valor.  It was reported a benefit motorcycle ride was held for Christopher Williams, 45 of Oxford Junction, in Mount Pleasant, IA in September of 2020.

An investigation into the incident determined Christopher was portraying to be a veteran of the armed forces.  Christopher had received over $4500 in monetary gain from the motorcycle ride.  Several attempts were made to verify Christopher’s veteran status.  No records were ever found of Christopher being a member of the armed forces.

On July 11^th, Christopher was charged with Fraudulent Practice in the 2^nd Degree, a class D Felony.  Warrants have been issued for Christophers arrest.

***A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.****

Henry County Public Health wants to help kids get ready to go back to school and encourages students to get their shots and screenings done early to beat the rush. On Tuesday August 2^nd they will offer a special all-day immunization clinic from 9am-4pm. Regular immunizations and COVID-19 vaccines will be available on a walk-in basis. Immunizations are needed before going into kindergarten, 7^th, and 12^th grades. CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older. On Thursday August 4^th from 1-6pm they will offer free dental, vision, and lead screenings in addition to regular immunizations and COVID-19 vaccines. All services will be on a walk-in basis. All Iowa children enrolling in kindergarten and 9^th grade are required to have a dental screening prior to starting school.

Henry County Public Health is located at 106 N. Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant. Visit HealthyHenryCounty.org/immunizations to view all clinic times or call 319-385-0779. Follow Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty for regular updates.

Henry County Jail

Date:   07-26-2022______

   23       Henry County Inmates

   50       Out of County Contract Inmates              

  73       TOTAL

AGENDA

July 26, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Open Quotes for Rock Crushing at County Quarry

Resolution to Approve Safe Streets and Roads (SS4A) Grant

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates