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.
Henry County Jail
Date: 09-13-2021______
JAIL COUNT
27 Henry County Inmates
39 Out of County Contract Inmates
66 TOTAL
Saturday Evening the Marching Band Invitational Returns to Mapleleaf Athletic Complex in Mount Pleasant. Admission is $5.00 for school age and older. Here are the bands participating and performance times:
School Class Performance Time
Mt. Pleasant Middle School EX 5:30 pm
Van Buren County High School 1A/2A 5:45 pm
Cardinal High School 1A/2A 6:00 pm
Wapello High School 1A/2A 6:15 pm
Central Lee High School 1A/2A 6:30 pm
Tipton High School 1A/2A 6:45 pm
Mediapolis High School 1A/2A 7:00 pm
Judges’ break 7:15 – 7:30 pm
Benton Community High School 3A 7:30 pm
Williamsburg High School 3A 7:45 pm
West Liberty High School 3A 8:00 pm
Keokuk High School 3A 8:15 pm
Center Point-Urbana High School 3A 8:30 pm
Washington High School 3A 8:45 pm
Fort Madison High School 3A 9:00 pm
Judges’ break 9:15 – 9:30 pm
Western Dubuque High School 4A 9:30 pm
Ottumwa High School 4A 9:45 pm
Clinton High School 4A 10:00 pm
Quincy Senior High School 4A 10:15 pm
Muscatine High School 4A 10:30 pm
Davenport Central High School 4A 10:45 pm
Mt. Pleasant High School EX 11:00 pm
Awards 11:15 pm
Michael K. Ward, 69, of Bonaparte, Iowa passed away at 12:02 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2021at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., at Schmitz Funeral Home Farmington, with Scott Butler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory to the Bonaparte Fire and Rescue or Farmington EMT’s.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with local arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Citizen Comments
5. Approval of Minutes, Claims, Financials
a. FY21 Financial Closeout Update
6. Reports
a. Instructional Services
i. Therapeutic Classroom Grant information – Katie Gavin, Dir. of Instruction
b. Superintendent’s Report
1. September 27 Work Session
a. Rep. Joe Mitchell and Senator Jeff Reichman
b. Review Revised Iowa Standards for School Leaders
c. 21-22 Superintendent Action Plan
2. October 25 Work Session – Facilities Assessment Report
3. FY22 Penny Sales Tax Revenue Estimates
4. FY22 Statewide Property Tax Rates
5. November 2021 School Board Election Information
6. IASB Annual Convention November 18
c. Board Committee Reports
i. Finance
ii. Site
iii. Policy
7. Other Board Communications
8. Consent Items
a. Personnel
b. Open Enrollment
9. New Businessa. Iowa Department of Public Health COVID-19 Guidance – September 2 (Review)
b. Open School Board Policy Series 700 Non-Instructional and Business Services
c. Consideration to Approve 2021-2022 Fundraisers (Motion)
d. Consideration to Approve 2021-2022 28E Agreement with Younghouse Family
Services/Christamore Family Treatment Center (Motion)
e. Consideration to Approve Custodial Contract Services with R & M
Multi-Services (Motion)
f. Consideration of Overnight Trip Request: FFA National Convention
Oct. 26 – 31 (Motion)
g. Adjournment
Monday, 9/13— Farmer Day, Fresh/Soph Volleyball Tournament, 5 pm
Tuesday, 9/14— Senior Citizens Day
Varsity E-Sports Game vs Williamsburg, 4 pm
Junior High Football vs Springville, 4:30 pm
JV Football vs Springville, 6 pm
Wednesday, 9/15— Movie Day, Boom Night at 6:30 pm
Thursday, 9/16—WACO Spirit Day, Fresh/Soph Volleyball vs Danville, 5:30 pm
JV Volleyball vs Danville, 6:30 pm
Varsity Volleyball vs Danville, 7:30 pm
Friday, 9/17
Homecoming Parade, 5 pm
Varsity Football Game vs Iowa Valley, 7 pm
High School dance after the game until 11:30 pm
Elementary Dress-up Days
Monday-Dress Like Farmer
Tuesday – Dress Like Senior Citizen
Wednesday – Dress Wacky (clothes, hair, etc
Thursday- WACO Spirit day
City Council of West Point, Iowa
Regular Meeting at Public Library
317 – 5th Street, West Point, Iowa 52656
Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Vera Jean Bermel, 86, of Wapello passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington. Private graveside service will be held at a later date in Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. Sympathy messages can be left for the family at www.sandfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello is caring for Vera’s arrangements.
Vera Jean Posten Bermel was born on November 4, 1934, in Nichols, Iowa, she was daughter of Vera Ellen and Lovell Ross (Haskins) Posten. Vera graduated from Muscatine High School in 1952. On February 4, 1956, Vera was united in marriage to William Edward Bermel, Sr. They were the parents of Jean, Pat and Wm. “Ed” Bermel Jr. Vera and Bill farmed in Wilton, Durant and Wapello. Vera also worked at Woolworth 5 & 10, Heinz and GPC in Muscatine. After moving to Wapello Vera drove school bus for 17 years. In 1987, Vera and Bill divorced. Vera continued to live in Wapello with her daughter, Jean. Vera enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes men and women sports. Vera played basketball for the Muscatine YWCA several years, she also enjoying bowling, playing golf, gardening and fishing. From her garden she loved eating her tomatoes and freezing the other vegetables. She was a member of the Muscatine Sweet Adelines for 13 years and The Port City Pearls. Vera was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Vera and Jean enjoyed their cabin at Lake Odessa, eating out and traveling together.
Vera will be missed by her daughters, Jean and Pat; many nieces and two nephews.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents; son, Wm. “Ed” Bermel, Jr.; and brothers, Don, Bill and Jack.
On September 6, 2021, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Patrol investigated an incident in Salem, Iowa. It was learned several juveniles consumed ‘ACID’ or LSD, resulting in a vehicle crash. A subsequent investigation was initiated.
On September 10, 2021, a search warrant was executed in the 400 block of North Golfview Place in Winfield, Iowa.
Matthew Puumala, 19 of Winfield, was arrested and charged with delivery of LSD (class B felony); possession with intent to deliver LSD (class B felony); failure to affix drug tax stamp (class D felony) and possession with intent to deliver marijuana (class D felony).
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Winfield Police Department, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa State Patrol.
