With the recent rain today and forecast for tonight and Thursday May 26th the Contractor has decided to wait until Tuesday May 31st to finish the paving on Oakbrook Place in Mount Pleasant. Tuesday the North side of Oakbrook Place will reach maturity and the ready mix trucks will be able to finish pouring the concrete off the North side of Oakbrook Place. They will also be able to access the cul de sac with ready mix trucks to pour the driveways to the homes. With warmer temperatures next week and no rain the Contractor should get a lot if not all of the driveways replaced on Oakbrook Place.
Access Energy Cooperative Scholarships awarded
Congratulations to area high school students who were recently named as recipients of the 2022 Access Energy Cooperative scholarship program! Receiving a $1500 award each were: Chyane Davidson of Farmington; Ellie Rae Anderson of Fairfield; Lydia Ebeling and Lysha Bunnell of Mount Pleasant; Maura Watkins and Sydney Jones of Donnellson.
Chyane Davidson, daughter of Luke and Alisha Davidson, graduate from Central Lee High School, plans to attend Des Moines Area Community College to pursue a career in Veterinarian Technology.
Ellie Anderson, daughter of Sheila and Lundy Anderson, graduate from Fairfield High School, plans to attend the University of Iowa majoring in English/Creative Writing.
Lydia Ebeling, daughter of Chad and Angela Ebeling, graduate from Mount Pleasant Community High School, plans to attend Mercy College of Health Sciences to attain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Lysha Bunnell, daughter of Rick and Cara Bunnell, graduate from Mount Pleasant Community High School, plans to attend Southeastern Community College to pursue a career in Nursing.
Maura Watkins, daughter of Brian and Christy Watkins, graduate from Central Lee High School, plans to attend Des Moines Area Community College for Dental Hygiene.
Sydney Jones, daughter of Steven and Billi Jones, graduate from Central Lee High School, plans to attend Iowa State University.
Access Energy Cooperative awards six $1500 scholarships each year, two in each of its three districts. The parents or guardians of the applicant must be members of Access Energy Cooperative. Winners are chosen based on their academics, achievements, community involvement, and a submitted essay.
In addition to the six winners in our service districts, Hayley Chase of Danville, is being awarded a $1500 scholarship in lieu of attending the 2020 Youth Tour trips that was cancelled. Haley is a graduate of Danville High School.
Access Energy Cooperative is as rural distribution electric cooperative, providing power to homes, farms, business and industry in 10 southeast Iowa counties.
Genevieve M. McCabe (corrected)
Genevieve M. McCabe, 100, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, May 23, 2022 at Addington Place in Mt. Pleasant.
The funeral mass for Mrs. McCabe will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 2 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 South Jackson Street, Mount Pleasant. Father Paul Connolly and Father Steve Witt will concelebrate the mass.Burial will be in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 PM on Wednesday, June 1 at St. Alphonsus Church. The Rosary will be recited at 5 PM. A Scriptural Wake Service will follow the Rosary. The family will be present to greet friends following the Wake Service until 8 PM. Her casket will remain closed per her request.
In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Mt. Pleasant Public Library or the Oakland Mills Nature Center.
The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Genevieve and her family. On-Line condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com
COVID-19 Antivirals, Molnupiravir and PAXLOVID, Now Available at Hy-Vee Pharmacy Locations for Eligible Patients
To receive a COVID-19 antiviral, patients must have a prescription from their health care provider
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (May 25, 2022) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that COVID-19 antivirals,
Molnupiravir and PAXLOVID, are now available at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region
to help treat eligible patients who have mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
The type of COVID-19 antiviral available varies by pharmacy location.
In order to receive a COVID-19 antiviral, patients must have a prescription from their health care provider. The
COVID-19 antivirals are free with most insurances.
According to the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), Molnupiravir and PAXLOVID should be used to treat
mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19 in certain adults (ages 18+) who are at high risk for progression to severe
COVID-19, including hospitalization or death. PAXLOVID may also be used to treat mild-to-moderate cases of
COVID-19 in eligible pediatric patients ages 12+. It is recommended that patients begin COVID-19 antiviral
treatment as soon as possible, and treatment must begin within five days of when symptoms begin.
Both antiviral products may only be used for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in individuals:
With positive results of direct COVID-19 viral testing, AND
Who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death, AND
For whom alternative COVID-19 treatment options authorized by FDA are not accessible or clinically
appropriate.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy also offers convenient prescription options for patients including drive-thru pharmacy services
and free prescription delivery (where available).
In addition to COVID-19 antiviral treatments, all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations also offer over-the-counter, athome COVID-19 tests. Under the Biden Administration’s ruling, each individual covered under private insurance
or Medicare Part B can currently receive up to eight (8) free at-home COVID-19 tests each month.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy also offers other COVID-19 testing options, available by appointment only at select locations.
Additionally, Hy-Vee Pharmacy offers free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters at all of its pharmacy locations. To
learn more or schedule a vaccination, visit www.hy-vee.com/covidvaccine.
May Students of Character
Mount Pleasant High School is proud to announce the MAY 2022 Students of Character, FRANKLIN TOUSIGNANT & PEYTON HAINLINE Both of these students have demonstrated Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Students are nominated by the MPCHS faculty each month. If you see these students at school or in the community, please tell them to keep up the good work!
Additional nominees:
Levi Graber
Zac Frazier
Nehemiah Minner
Elaina Sallee
Miranda Ridinger
Dakota Lange
Dane Cook
Congratulations to you all!
Van Russell Beck
Van Russell Beck, 75, of Paris, Missouri, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Van was born December 13, 1946, in Malvern, Arkansas, the son of Bernice Baker. He graduated from Malvern High School. Van served in the Army for three years. On October 17, 1970, he was united in marriage to Nancy Smith in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He worked as a corrosion specialist for Center Point Energy in Hot Springs, Arkansas, for 33 years. Van was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family.
Van is survived by his wife Nancy of Paris, Missouri; two sons, Jon W. Beck, Andy J. Beck and grandson Isaac Beck all of Imperial, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his mother, step-father John Anderson and grandson Tyler Beck.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Forest Home Chapel in the Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to Washington University, Parkinson’s Research Department of Neurology, ATTN: Dr. Scott Norris, 660 S Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63110. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is caring for Van and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
Sports, 05.25.22
Baseball
The Winfield-Mt Union Wolves faced off against the Louisa Muscatine Falcons last night resulting in a 10-8 win for the Louisa Muscatine Falcons.
Mount Pleasant JV and Varsity baseball games for Wednesday night, 5-25-22, have been cancelled.
Softball
The Winfield-Mt. Union high school softball team met the Louisa Muscatine high school softball team on the field where Louisa-Muscatine collected their first win of the season.
Golf
With the girls state golf meet beginning tomorrow at many different locations in the central part of the state, our region will be represented by the Washington girls golf team and the New London girls golf team.
The Demons have been one of the most successful programs in recent years. They won the 3A team title last spring, giving them four of the last six contested state championships and six total team crowns. Makenna Conrad, Kaylin Long and Alecia Goff are back with state experience. The New London tigers scored the top score in any Class 1A tournament at 351; soaring them back to the state tournament again this year.
Mount Pleasant City Council Meeting Agenda
The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet in Regular Session Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at City
Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street, second-floor meeting room at 5:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
1. Roll Call.
2. Consent Agenda: To the Public – All items with an asterisk (*) are routine
by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and a roll call of the Council-
members. There will be no separate discussion of items unless the Mayor, a Councilmember
or citizen so request, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
3. Receive & file communications.
4. Approve agenda.
*5. Approve minutes of previous meetings.
*6. Approve payment of bills.
*7. Receive reports of Officers.
8. Old Business
a) 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing on FYE22 Budget Amendment.
b) Resolution approving FYE22 Budget Amendment.
* c) Renewal application for a Class E Liquor, Class C Beer, Class B Wine, and Sunday
Sales for Casey’s Marketing Company, Casey’s General Store #1612 at 400 W
Washington Street.
9. New Businessa) Authorize Mayor to sign Conflict Waiver with Ahlers Law Firm pertaining to 28 E
Agreement with Mount Pleasant Community School District.
b) Authorize Mayor to sign renewal contract with Johnson Controls for Library/Civic
Center HVAC system.
c) Resolution authorizing City Administrator to sign grant application to Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Airport Roof Replacement.
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d) Resolution to support Multiple Family Housing Development for Orchard
Apartments, LLC.
e) Authorize Mayor to sign an addendum to the Iowa Department of Transportation
Agreement 2019-LIFTS-01 for Transload Building.
f) Approve purchase of new flooring for Fire Station.
g) Approve purchase of Fire Department Suppression System.
h) Resolution Directing the Acceptance of a Proposal to Purchase $2,000,000 (Dollar
Amount Subject to Change) Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022.
10. Public Forum.
11. Adjourn to meet in regular session on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.