The Des Moines County Engineer’s office announces that J20/Agency Road is now open to thru traffic. This is the area that runs along the west side of the Geode Lake dam.
Tyler Lovan
Tyler Lovan, 31, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant surrounded by his family.
Tyler was born on April 27, 1991, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Hoa and Kim (Bac thi) Lovan. He enjoyed music, watching Disney movies, laughing and spending time with his family. Tyler was a great listener and would light up the room with his infectious smile.
He is survived by his parents, Hoa and Kim Lovan of Mt. Pleasant, his brothers and sister, Phuc Lovan of Iowa City, Destin Lovan of Mt. Pleasant and Linh Lovan of Des Moines. His grandmother Un Luong of Pella and his aunt, Thu Tauke of Pella along with two nephews, Coen Prevett and Nico Heckroth.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant. Tyler’s family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the service and burial will be at a later date in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery rural Mt. Pleasant. The family will have friends and family after funeral services at their home.
Nathan J. “Shorty” Fetterman (final arrangements)
Nathan J. “Shorty” Fetterman, 88 of Salem passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Shorty was born on August 12, 1933, in Lee County, Iowa, the son of Hubert and Versa (Clark) Fetterman. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Shorty was united in marriage to Genevieve “Gee Gee” Wesely on August 31, 1953, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant. He worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown for 45 years. Shorty loved working the land on the farm and raising his farm animals. He was the most happiest when he was outside fishing and hunting. He was a hard worker, but also a soft spoken and gentle loving man. Shorty loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Gee Gee of 68 years, his children, Becky (Jack) Thornton of Salem, Randy Fetterman of Oquawka, Illinois, his grandchildren, Megan (Jarod) Conrad, Tasha (Tommy) Thornton, Brandon Fetterman and Matthew Fetterman, his great grandchildren, Chayse, Lakota and Julian, a sister-in-law, Mary Fetterman of Trenton, along with several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant. The family will not be present. Memorials may be directed to the Faith Lutheran Church of Mt. Pleasant and the Salem Fire and Rescue Association in his memory. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later time.
Women’s College Basketball: West Named New Assistant Coach
Mount Pleasant — Brittany West has been named the new assistant women’s basketball coach for Iowa Wesleyan, head coach Steve Williamson has announced.
West enjoyed a stellar year a fifth-year senior, where she averaged 17.8 points per game on 48% shooting from the three point line.
Hailing from Shakopee, Minnesota, West was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Continental Athletic Conference Tournament and was and the league’s Newcomer of the Year and was a First Team All-Conference selection.
In Wesleyan’s final game of the season West broke two school records, beating the record for points scored in a single game and three-pointers made in a single game.
The Wesleyan women finished this year with a 19-6 record and return several key pieces to next year’s group.
College Softball: Anderson, Indian Hills Season Closes
Ottumwa — Former Winfield-Mount Union star Madie Anderson and the Indians Hills softball team saw their season come to a close this weekend, falling twice to Crowder College in the Midwest District Tournament.
Anderson took the loss in the game one of the best-of-three series, striking out seven over 6.1 innings.
The former Winfield-Mount Union ace led the Warriors to its most team wins since 2006 after posting a team-high 17 wins in the circle.
Anderson tossed seven complete games on the year, including three shutouts.
Indian Hills closed their season with a record of 46-10.
College Track and Field: Former Notre Dame Star Wins MVC Title
Des Moines — Former Burlington Notre Dame star Rylie Todd has claimed a Missouri Valley Conference title.
Todd cleared 5-8 on the high jump to take first at the Missouri Valley Outdoor Conference Championships.
Todd helped guide the Panthers to a fourth place finish.
The UNI men placed third.
The men were paced by former West Burlington ace Isaiah Trousil, who brought home third-place hardware in the 200m dash.
Prep Baseball: First Radio Iowa Baseball Announced
Class 1A
1. Lansing Kee (35-10)
2. Mason City Newman (34-2)
3. North Linn (34-6)
4. New London (26-2)
5. Kingsley-Pierson (28-4)
6. Don Bosco (24-5)
7. Council Bluffs St. Albert (35-8)
8. Woodbury Central (23-10)
9. Martensdale-St. Mary’s (22-8)
10.Remsen St. Mary’s (27-4)
Class 2A
1. Van Meter (31-7)
2. Jesup (26-4)
3. Mid-Prairie (19-8)
4. Clarinda (18-12)
5. Dyersville Beckman (21-15)
6. West Marshall (24-12)
7. Camanche (24-7)
8. Spirit Lake (17-8)
9. Estherville Lincoln Central (20-6)
10.Anamosa (20-20)
Class 3A
1. Marion (37-6)
2. Dubuque Wahlert (32-11)
3. Cedar Rapids Xavier (27-13)
4. Winterset (22-12)
5. Grinnell (30-6)
6. Davenport Assumption (25-14)
7. Waverly-Shell Rock (33-8)
8. Solon (29-12)
9. Independence (27-14)
10.Sergeant Bluff-Luton (24-16)
Class 4A
1. Johnston (37-8)
2. Dowling Catholic (32-8)
3. Iowa City High (29-14)
4. Ankeny Centennial (18-18)
5. Cedar Rapids Prairie (33-9)
6. Waukee Northwest NR
7. Dubuque Hempstead (30-11)
8. Pleasant Valley (37-4)
9. North Scott (26-14)
10.Indianola (30-11)
Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda
The Wayland City Council Meets Wednesday, May 18, at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.
Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an
item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of May 4, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
c. CD’s Renewal (3)
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks 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.
4. Unfinished Business
a. Water Softener Tank Repair/Replacement
b. Sewer Project Update – Reducing Infiltration (Corner Jefferson/Main)
c. Sewer Main Extension – 400 Block E Hwy 78
5. New Business
a. Acknowledge Retirement Resignation of July 8, 2022 – Public Works Position
b. Set Timeline, Approve Job Ad and Establish Application Review Committee for
Public Works Position
c. 50/50 Sidewalk Program Review/Award Bids
d. Ord. 10-2022 “ An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Wayland, Iowa, by Amending Water Rates and Charges”
e. Res. 2022-11 A Resolution Establishing a Public Purpose
f. Res. 2022-12 Resolution For Accepting Easement of Sewer Main Extension and/or
Public Utilities and Public Purposes
g. Consider Employer Electives – Dental and Vision Insurance
h. Discussion on Vacant Buildings and Houses in City
6. Building Permits – Approved
Neil Reichenbach – 16’L x 13’W x15’H sunroom/four seasons room addition at 407 E Railroad
7. Adjournment
MAYOR: Chet Fort
COUNCIL: Melinda Ullery,
Aaron Barnhart, Jamie Roth,
Kathie Grimm, Caylon DeVaul
CLERK: Beverly Conrad
TREAS: Terry Kaufman
ATTORNEY: Lynch Dallas
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