Susan Partain is an artist who has found her special focus. Her passion lies in perfecting artwork in colored pencil drawings.

Samples of her work with floral and other subjects are currently on display in the Mt. Pleasant Public Library Art Gallery sponsored by Arts IMPACT. Visitors are invited and encouraged to visit during regular library hours 9am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, Friday 9am to 5:30pm, and Saturdays 9am to 2pm

Susan Partain, a Florida native, studied art at Florida College where she was exposed to the wide variety of artistic media. After marriage and a move to Montana, she continued her education at the University of Montana.

Her education included studies with nationally and internationally known television artist Jerry Yarnell.

Under Yarnell’s tutelage, Susan felt “like a thirsty sponge,” coming to an appreciation that every artist brings something different to the art world.

As time moved on and Susan continued perfecting her skills, her children moved to the Burlington area. Then, about ten years ago, Susan and her husband moved to Iowa from Montana to be nearer grandchildren.

Working at the Great River Christian School, Susan has become more and more devoted to the particular intricacies of art with colored pencils. She freely admits, “I’m addicted. Colored pencils are my favorite!”

In retirement, she is getting back into the art world and looks forward to future projects. Many of the subjects for this current exhibit include flowers from her own Iowa garden. Gardening is her other passion. Susan anticipates future projects of photographing Iowa for an All-Iowa Show in the future.

This exhibit will be featured at The Gallery in the Mount Pleasant Public Library through the end of July. It is sponsored by Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT with support from the Enhance Henry County Foundation.

AGENDA

 June 7, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Motion to approve construction plans for

New London Road (X23) near Lowell

Motion to approve ROW contracts to purchase land for

New London Road (X23) project

Resolution to Amend FY22 IDOT 5 Year Program

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

West Burlington, Iowa, June 2, 2022 – The Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary,
Great River Health Foundation and Friends of HCHC recently awarded $31,000 in scholarships
to students who are pursuing careers in health care. The students represent 11 high schools
in the health system’s service area.
Kathleen Canella Family Scholarship – Great River Health Foundation
This scholarship was established in memory of Kathleen Canella, a longtime volunteer and
member of the Fort Madison Community Hospital Auxiliary.
$1,000 to $1,200 scholarships to high school seniors and continuing college students:
• Grace Gobble, Fort Madison High School, psychology, University of Northern Iowa
• Logan Johnson, Fort Madison High School, psychology, Princeton University
• Raquel Schneider, Holy Trinity High School, radiologic technology, Indian Hills Community
College
• Isabella Steffensmeier, Central Lee High School, biomedical engineering, University of
Northern Iowa
• Hannah Torgler, Holy Trinity High School, social work, University of Northern Iowa
Tracey Howe Scholarship – Great River Health Foundation
This scholarship was established in memory of Tracey Howe, a registered nurse at Fort
Madison Community Hospital.
$1,000 scholarships:
• Natalie Ames, Keokuk High School, nursing, Iowa Wesleyan University
• Daniel Atwood, Fort Madison High School, respiratory care, Southeastern Community
College
• Anna Sobzak, Holy Trinity High School, nursing, University of Iowa
Friends of Henry County Health Center scholarships
$2,000 scholarships for high school seniors and continuing college students:
• Kelsi Hetrick-Strange, nursing, Southeastern Community College
• Loni Hetrick-Strange, nursing, Southeastern Community College
• Kimberly Novak, healthcare management, Western Governors University
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary scholarships
$1,000 scholarships for high school seniors:
• Natalie Ames, Keokuk High School, nursing, Iowa Wesleyan University
• Kyra Anderson, Mediapolis High School, psychology, University of Northern Iowa
• Seth Bailey, New London High School, pre-medicine, Wartburg College
• Morgan Grelk, Winfield-Mt. Union High School, biology, Wartburg College
• Patricia Hank, Wapello High School, nursing, Kirkwood Community College
• Logan Johnson, Fort Madison High School, psychology, Princeton University
• Aneisha Norman, Illini West High School, respiratory care, Southeastern Community
College
• Raquel Schneider, Holy Trinity High School, radiologic technology, Indian Hills Community
College
• Carly Tate, West Central High School, nursing, Iowa Wesleyan University
• Cole Ward, Notre Dame High School, biology and chemistry, Edgewood College
• Maura Watkins, Central Lee High School, dental hygiene, Des Moines Area Community
College
$1,000 scholarships for continuing college students:
• Daniel Atwood, respiratory care, Southeastern Community College
• Abigail Crowner, pharmacy, University of Iowa
• Lydia Fisher, biology and public health, University of Alabama
• Claire Hackenmiller, occupational therapy, Creighton University
• Vidya Mullangi, neurobiology, Georgetown University
• Gracie Olson, nursing, Southeastern Community College

Due to the recent Census a redistricting took place across the state. This meant a change in some polling places.  If you choose to vote on June 7 in the Primary Election you will want to check if your polling place has changed.   Iowans whose polling place has changed should have received a postcard in the mail informing them of the new location.

The polls in Henry County are open June 7 from 7 am to 8 pm at the following locations:

Precinct 1  – Polling Place Wayland City Hall, 218 W Main St, Wayland –  Trenton Township, Marion Township, Jefferson Township to include the incorporated cities of Wayland, Olds and the portion of Coppock within Henry County; that part of Wayne Township residents living west of James Avenue to 140^th Street, east to Highway 218, south to the township line.

Precinct 2  – Polling Place Winfield City Hall, 115 N Locust St, Winfield –  Canaan and Scott Townships to include the incorporated city of Winfield; that part of Wayne Township residents living east of James Avenue to 140^th Street, east to Highway 218, south to the township line.

Precinct 3  – Polling Place Emergency Management Building, 900 W Washington St, Mt Pleasant –  Tippecanoe Township, Salem Township to include the incorporated cities of Salem and Hillsboro, Center Townships (excluding the portions of Center Township within Mt. Pleasant’s corporate boundaries) to include the cities of Rome and Westwood

Precinct 4  – Polling Place Veterans Hall 1, 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant –  Mount Pleasant Ward 1 as defined by city ordinance and census block 190879704002039 in Center Township.

Precinct 5  – Polling Place Veterans Hall 2, 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant –  Mount Pleasant Ward 2 as defined by city ordinance and census blocks 190879703002013, 190879703002067, 190879703001024 in Center Township.

Precinct 6  – Polling Place Veterans Hall 3, 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant –  Mount Pleasant Ward 3 as defined by city ordinance.

Precinct 7  – Polling Place Veterans Hall 4, 300 W Monroe St, Mt Pleasant –  Mount Pleasant Ward 4 as defined by city ordinance and census block 190879704005005 in Center Township.

Precinct 8  – Polling Place Salem Community Center, 201 S Main St, Salem –  Jackson and Baltimore Townships.

Precinct 9  – Polling Place New London Community Center, 103 W Washington St, New London –  New London Townships to include the incorporated city of New London.

Vote in person early at the Henry County Courthouse Absentee Voting Place on the 2^nd Floor, from parking lot upstairs or off elevator turn to right in the southeast corner Conference room 8 – 4:30. The last day to vote early in the Auditor’s office is June 6. The office is also open June 4 from 9 am to 5 pm for early voting.

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Victor Alberto Elias Rodriguez, age 40, of Mount Pleasant, was
sentenced Wednesday, June 1, 2022, to 342 months in prison for Production of Child
Pornography. Elias Rodriguez was also ordered to serve ten years of supervised release following
his imprisonment and was assessed a $100 Special Assessment immediately payable to the Crime
Victims Fund.
According to court documents, officers initiated an investigation into Elias Rodriguez
after receiving information regarding his possible sexual abuse of a minor female. The
investigation revealed that Elias Rodriguez had been sexually assaulting the minor victim from
the age of five, up to this incident when the victim was seventeen years old. In addition, Elias
Rodriguez took a video of the sexual assault with his cell phone. On January 21, 2022, Elias
Rodriguez pleaded guilty to the one-count Indictment.
U.S. Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the
announcement. This case was investigated by the Homeland Security Investigations.
This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District
of Iowa as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s “Project Safe Childhood” initiative, which
was started in 2006 as a nation-wide effort to combine law enforcement investigations and
prosecutions, community action, and public awareness in order to reduce the incidence of sexual
exploitation of children. Any persons having knowledge of a child being sexually abused are
encouraged to call the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline at 1-800-284-7821

Henry County Engineers Office announces a bridge replacement project starting the week of June 6th on 220th Street (H-38), east of Nebraska Avenue. The road will be closed for approximately four (4) months, weather permitting. There will be a marked detour route. Questions can be answered at 319 385-0762.

It looks like there will be a change of venue for the trial of one of the teens charged with murdering a Fairfield teacher .  Willard Miller’s request to have his trial moved out of Jefferson County has been granted.  Miller is charged with First Degree Murder in the death of Nohema Graber, a 66-year-old Spanish teacher from Fairfield. Where the trial will be moved to has not been decided.