Nadine Paris

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 3:51 pm CDT

Nadine Paris, 91, of Wapello, passed away on May 30, 2022 at Colonial Manor in Columbus Junction.  Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello.  Private family burial will be held in Harrison Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the funeral home.  Memorials have been established for the Keck Memorial Library and First Presbyterian Church, both in Wapello.  Sympathy messages can by left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

 

Nadine Hope Milligan was born on June 11, 1930 in Wapello, the daughter of Melville Latimer Milligan and Irma Atron (Kiner) Milligan.  Nadine was a 1948 graduate of Wapello High School.  On January 28, 1951 Nadine married Kenneth Carlson, they later divorced.  On May 24, 1965 she was united in marriage to James Paris.  Nadine worked in several county offices including the Clerk of Court.  At her time of retirement, she was working as Wapello Deputy City Clerk.  Nadine enjoyed playing cards, reading Danielle Steele and most of all family gatherings.  She was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello.

 

She will be missed by her children, Candy (Dave) Pugh of Columbus Junction and Rod (Bev) Carlson of Wapello and step-son, Steve (Nancy) Paris of Wapello; grandchildren, Gina (Greg) Rutenbeck, Paula (Dustin) Bliven, Marc (Courtney) Carlson, Kyle (Ali) Carlson and step-grandchildren, Lisa (Ty) Wilson and Jason Paris; as well as 14 great-grandchildren and special nieces, Janice Grimm and Sharon Wood.

 

Nadine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim Paris; one brother, Elmer Milligan and sisters, Eva Williams and Lois Singleton.

Police Looking for Witnesses

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 1:58 pm CDT

On 5-31-22 at approximately 10:40am it was reported that a pedestrian was struck by a black passenger car in the intersection of Adams & Washington Street.  Any witnesses to this incident please contact the Police Department at 319-385-1450.

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 8:36 am CDT

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:   05-31-2022______

 

   24_    Henry County Inmates

 

   48     Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  72       TOTAL

 

Delpha Elizabeth Wallingford,

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 7:02 am CDT

Delpha Elizabeth Wallingford, 96, of the New London Specialty Care in New London, formerly of Mount Pleasant, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, May, 29, 2022 in New London.

Born on June 9, 1925, in New Boston, Iowa, the daughter of Harry John and Luella May (Powell) Philp. Delpha married Donald R. Wallingford. He preceded her in death. She later married William C. Swan. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children: Dorothy R. (the late William) Brickey of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Donald R. (Norene) Wallingford of Farmington, Iowa, Dale R. (the late Jacque) Wallingford of Stockton, California, and Doris R. (Michael) Dickey of New London, Iowa. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, with one on the way in July and eleven great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, husbands: Donald R. Wallingford, William C. Swan; daughter-in-law Jacque Wallingford; son-in-law William Brickey; four sisters: Marion L. Hubbard, Evelyn M. Roth, Alice L. McGraw, Dorothy A. Philp in infancy and brother John H. Philp.

Delpha was a former member of Asbury Methodist Church, Big Mound, Iowa, First United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, National Association of Tax Practitioners, American Notary Association and was registered with the IRS. She worked for the Mount Pleasant Public Library as an assistant to the librarian. She founded her accounting and income tax practice, along with working as an accountant for Peterson Incorporation for twenty-nine years. She closed her practice after thirty-three years. Delpha enjoyed her children, grandchildren and visiting at the lake in Minnesota and Canada. She did lots of crocheting and quilting for her family.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Keokuk, with Reverend Larry Wallingford officiating.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

George A. Austin

By Theresa Rose · Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 6:59 am CDT

George A. Austin, 84, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 12:13 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Aspire of Donnellson.

Born on October 5, 1937, in Nora Springs, Iowa, the son of George and Alyce (Leaf) Austin. On July 15, 1961, he married Gayle Fisher.

Survivors include his wife Gayle; daughter: Lori (Jim Vermazen) Mehl of West Point, Iowa; son: Robert Austin of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren Ashley (Eric) Hocker, Daniel (Katelyn) Mehl, Brian (Mersade) Austin-Weischedel; great grandchildren: Brinley Hocker, Brody Hocker, Brycen Mehl, Kinze Mehl, Emily Austin-Weischedel, Rylan Austin-Weischedel and Emmett Austin-Weischedel.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers: Richard, Cortland, Conway and Gerald. His mother and father-in-law Burr and Aola Fisher. Plus sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and son-in-law David Mehl.

George was a member of the Donnellson United Methodist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran, he worked at Armour-Dial for thirty-three years, retiring in 2000. George enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and going to the casino to play slots. He especially enjoyed time with his family.

His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

Family will meet friends from10:00 a.m. to  11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, with Pastor Nancy St. Clair officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Donnellson United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sports, 05.31.22

By Allison Jacobs · Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 6:51 am CDT

Baseball

The New London Tigers are scheduled to face the Danville Bears at 5:30 tonight in New London.

Mount Pleasant is scheduled to face Fort Madison tonight at 5:30 at the Mapleleaf Athletic Complex.

Winfield Mount Union is scheduled to face Wapello at 7 p.m. in Wapello tonight.

 

Softball

The Mount Pleasant Panthers faced Columbus in their first outing of the season this past Saturday.  Madison Helling pitched 6 innings for the win with 7 runs 4 earned on 4 hits. Savana Walls 2 for 3, 2 RBI. Emma Starr 2 for 3 with a double, Bethany Drury 0 for 1, with 3 walks and she scored the winning run.

The Panther’s also faced Louisa Muscatine on Saturday where they saw a loss of 4-5. Ella McNamee pitched 4 innings with 5 runs, 1 earned on 6 hits. Savana Walls had 2 base on balls with 2 runs, Jersey Beachy 2 for 3 with a double, Bethany Drury 1 for 2 with a triple, and Madison Helling 2 for 3 3 RBIs.

We’re excited to see the Softball Season the Mount Pleasant Panthers will bring this year.

The Mount Pleasant Panthers are scheduled to return to the field tonight in Mount Pleasant to face Fort Madison at 5:30.

The New London Tigers are scheduled to face Danville in New London this morning at 7 a.m. in New London.

The Winfield Mount Union Wolves are scheduled to play Wapello tonight in Wapello at 7 p.m.

Memorial Day 2022 Local News

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, May 29th, 2022 at 9:38 pm CDT

The investigation continues following a report on Friday of an armed man on the grounds of a Fairfield elementary school. A lockdown order was issued for the entire Fairfield School District Friday afternoon. Fairfield police along with assistance from several agencies, including the Henry County Sheriff’s office conducted a search but no one was located that matched the initial description of the man. Authorities are now conducting a criminal investigation into the possible brandishing of a firearm on school grounds.

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Work will resume Tuesday on Madison Street in Mt. Pleasant in the block between Main and Jefferson Streets. Crews are also waiting on a Windstream subcontractor to install a communications vault on the north side of Madison at the alley between Adams Street and Main. The plan is to pave the north side of Madison as soon as that is done. Kinney & Sons will complete the grading on Madison St. between Main St. and Jefferson St. and place the modified subbase. As soon as the paving is completed in that first block then the paver width will need changed before paving can start on the block between Main St. and Jefferson St. The only closures in place on Madison St. are between Adams St. to Main St. and Main St. to Jefferson St. All intersection will remain open for the duration of this project.

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Today is Memorial Day. In addition to the traditional observances, there is also the traditional opening of the summer swimming season at the local pool.  The Mount Pleasant Family Aquatic Center will open as it does each year at 1 pm this afternoon.  The pool is scheduled to be open every day of the week from 1 to 7 pm.  However, the pool is short staffed right now.  Park and Rec Director Gary Grunow says there may be days when the hours have to be shortened or there may days when it’s closed.  However, Grunow is still taking applications for anyone 15 and older who would like to work at the Family Aquatic Center.  Contact the Mount Peasant Park and Rec Department.

Also, please note that the stoplights at the intersection of West Washington and Marion Streets in Mount Pleasant have been switched from flashing to the regular operation of green, yellow, red due to the opening of the swimming pool.

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The Henry County Board of Supervisors meet Tuesday at 9 am.  The Board will get the weekly update from the county engineer, Jake Hotchkiss.  Hotchkiss will also bring a motion to hire a full-time maintenance employee and a resolution to award the contract for the Ash Avenue box culvert project.  At 9:30 there will be the third and final reading of an ordinance to re-adopt the existing county code to include recent amendments to the code.  At 10 am the board will hold a public hearing for an amendment to the 2022 budget. And at 10:30 there will be a discussion regarding office space with Lori Frick from the Department of Human Services. Supervisor meetings are held every Tuesday and Thursday at the courthouse.  The meetings are open to the public.

Mark A. Weisinger

By Theresa Rose · Sunday, May 29th, 2022 at 5:39 pm CDT

Mark A. Weisinger, 64, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home.

Born on November 2, 1957, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Harland and Imelda (Strothman) Weisinger. On September 27, 1986, in West Point, Iowa, he married Elizabeth Durham. They later divorced.

He is survived by his children: Andrew Weisinger, of West Point, Iowa, Sally (Travis) Boyer of Fort Madison, Iowa; granddaughter Heidi Weisinger; mother Imelda Weisinger of West Point, Iowa; sisters: Jean (Jim) Demmon of Moravia, Iowa, Brenda (Greg) Ort of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Barb (Kevin) Conrad of Hillsboro, Iowa, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother Gary.

Mark was a member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and a 1976 graduate of Marquette High School. He retired from J. I. Case Company after 30 years of service and owned Mark’s Steammaster Carpet Cleaning. Mark enjoyed going to car shows and NASCAR. He was active in Boy Scouts of America. Most of all he was a proud grandfather, enjoyed visiting with family, friends and time on the farm.

His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point with Pastor Andrew Wiese and Father Dennis Hoffman officiating.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in West Point.

A memorial has been established in his memory for his grandchildren’s college education.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.