Just after 3 pm today (Tuesday) Mount Pleasant Police were dispatched to East Washington Street for a two vehicle collision in front of the Pepstop. A car rear-ended another vehicle in the inside eastbound lane of traffic. After police arrived, one of the subjects involved asked for medical attention and the ambulance was called. No other details are available at this time.
Area Public Transit Projects Receive Funding
At its meeting in Ames today (Tuesday), the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1.5 million in funding to support six public transit projects. The projects are funded under the state Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Fund for new or improved facilities to support public transit services.
Made available each year by the Iowa General Assembly, a transit system can apply to have up to 80 percent of their project funded through this program. To qualify, a transit system must secure local funding for a minimum of 20 percent of the project costs.
These six projects were approved by the Commission.
- Vehicle Storage Facility (SEIBUS-Burlington): $400,000
- Bus Storage and Administrative Facility (Cedar Rapids Transit-Cedar Rapids): $105,356
- New Heating and Air Conditioning System (CyRide – Ames): $331,548
- Bus Storage and Administrative Facility Updates (Corridor Rides-Washington Co.): $472,456
- Office Building Rehabilitation (MIDAS Regional Transit-Fort Dodge): $158,640
- Sliding Door Replacement (Sioux City Transit-Sioux City): $32,000
“The Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Program is an essential source of funding for urgent facility needs of Iowa’s public transit agencies. This program enables transit systems to construct, renovate, and maintain facilities that are critical to the safe and efficient operation of the systems and maintenance of transit vehicles,” said Sree Mitra, Transit Program Manager, Modal Transportation Bureau for the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Public transit service is available in all 99 counties. It provides over 24 million rides a year getting the public where they need to go. Visit www.iowadot.gov/transit for more information on Iowa’s public transit systems, and stay connected with Iowa Public Transit on Facebook
Wayland City Council Meeting
Wayland City Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 7:30 pm
Wayland City Hall
1. Roll Call
2. 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 September 1, 2021
b. Bills for Payment
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 Plant Pumps Quotes for Repair/Replacement
b. Sewer Project Update – Reducing Infiltration (Corner Jefferson/Main)
5. New Business
a. WACO Request – Homecoming Parade – September 17 at 5:00 pm
b. Renewal Application – Class C Beer Permit BC0030196 – Wayland BP (Cobb Oil)
6. Building Permits – Approved
-Darren Brown – 16’ x 20’ x 12’ frame addition to existing shop at 206 N Adams St.
-Parkview Home – 24’ x 18’ x 10’ frame storage shed w/metal exterior at 102 N Jackson
-Jeff Sinn – 12’ x 16’ x 12’ storage shed at 801 N Pearl St
-Heather Patterson – Re-roof house and garage at 406 E Front S
City Considers Use of Speed Cameras
The Mount Pleasant City Council Ordinance committee has approved an ordinance for recommendation to the full council that will regulate the use of speed cameras. Tuesday morning the committee went thru the proposed ordinance with the Mount Pleasant Police Chief Lyle Murray who said the purpose is to cut down on speeding and increase safety. The equipment would be purchased from a company that would not only provide training but would also send out the tickets and collect the fines. The general public will have a chance to ask questions and share thoughts during any one of three readings. The readings will be held at the next three full council meetings. The contract for the equipment will be available at the third meeting the last week of October if the third and final reading is passed.
Healthy Halloween Walk Cancelled This Year
Henry County Public Health will not be holding their annual Healthy Halloween Walk this year due to rising COVID-19 cases and concerns for unvaccinated children. This free, family-friendly event has been held each October at East Lake Park since 2013. In 2020 a no-contact event was planned but cancelled due to bad weather and rising COVID-19 cases. “We had hoped to use all of the no-contact plans and increased safety measures we had ready for last year at this year’s event, but the difference this year is that children are getting sick from the delta variant,” states Kelly Carr, Community Outreach Coordinator. “With only about half of our residents vaccinated, we just couldn’t put on an event that could put those kids at risk.”
Public Health urges all eligible residents to get vaccinated. All authorized COVID-19 vaccines provide strong protection against serious illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19. Protecting yourself protects those around you, such as people at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. It also protects those who can’t get vaccinated, including infants, young children, or people with immune systems weakened by things like chemotherapy for cancer. Henry County Public Health offers the Moderna and J&J vaccine on a walk-in basis Monday – Friday 8am-3:30pm at their office at 106 N. Jackson St., Mt. Pleasant. There is no cost and no insurance needed. COVID-19 at-home test kits are also available by appointment only. Call 319-385-0779 if you have any questions about the vaccine or would like to request a test kit. Visit HealthyHenryCounty.org/covid for more guidance and information about COVID-19.
Daily Jail Count
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: ____09-14-2021_____
JAIL COUNT
26_ Henry County Inmates
34_ Out of County Contract Inmates
60 _ TOTAL
Robert M. “Bob” Patterson
Robert M. “Bob” Patterson, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 of natural causes at his farm northeast of Mt. Pleasant.
A private family graveside service will be held at the family plot in Forest Home Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. David Bracht-Wagner, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Friends may call to sign the register and pay their respects from 9AM to 8 PM on Thursday, September 16 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Iowa Wesleyan University. Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
Robert Marvin Patterson was born September 16, 1926 in Iowa City, IA. He was the son of Arthur Marvin “Pat” and Margaret (Rogers) Patterson. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. In 1958, Bob was conferred with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from (then) Iowa Wesleyan College. He received his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Bob taught for a while at Mt. Pleasant High School and WACO High School. Bob loved to drive. He drove for Winnebago Industries delivering motor homes and for the Caterpillar Corporation. He also did private chauffer driving for people for errands, short trips and extended trips. Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed dining out and conversing with his friends.
Those thankful for sharing in Bob’s life include 2 sisters – Penelope Patterson and Sarah Conkey and her husband Howard, all of Hot Springs, AR and 3 nieces and nephews.
His parents, a brother – John Patterson, a sister – Janice Wieckhorst and a niece precede Bob in death.
Investigation Of Human Remains Found in Lee County
On September 5, 2021 at approximately 10:16 AM, law enforcement agencies (West Point Police Department (WPPD), Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)) were contacted by a property owner who located human remains on their rural West Point property, in the area of 110th Street, West Point, IA. A search was conducted and no other human remains were located.
On September 8, 2021 an additional search was conducted by the West Point Fire Department, WPPD, LCSO, DCI and members of a K-9 search and rescue organization. No other human remains were located during the search and additional searches were scheduled.
On September 11, 2021 the property owner conducted a large scale brush clearing operation of the property to assist law enforcement with the search for additional human remains.
On September 12, 2021 at approximately 8:25 AM, the property owner located additional human remains and members of the WPPD, LCSO, DCI and Lee County Medical Examiner Investigator responded and conducted an investigation. During the scene examination there were personal items discovered at the scene which will assist in the identification, however the final identification will have to be made using DNA analysis. The human remains were transported to the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy, examination and identification. Once a positive identification can be accomplished through DNA analysis, law enforcement will conduct family notifications.
There did not appear to be any signs of foul play related to the investigation and there are no apparent threats or dangers to the general public related to the incident.
No further information will be released at this time.