Author: Theresa Rose

SCC Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Alumni

Southeastern Community College (SCC) is accepting nominations for the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations are due online by September 1.

“We love learning about the paths our graduates have taken,” Val Giannettino, executive director of institutional advancement, says. “We have remarkable Distinguished Alumni who motivate both our students and our community.”

Two Distinguished Alumni have been selected each year since 1997. Some past recipients include Dr. Edward Stone, Randy Winegard, Dick Wagner, Martha Wolf, and Judy Brueck.

To be eligible for nomination, the nominee must have completed 30 credits at SCC or its predecessor colleges. These include Burlington Junior College, Burlington Community College, and Keokuk Community College.

Nominations should address at least one of the following: how the nominee has earned the respect and trust of their colleagues; how they’ve made substantial, positive contributions in their community; why the nominee is an outstanding practitioner of their profession; or how the nominee has served as a positive, motivational force for others.

At least one additional recommendation letter should accompany the nomination.

Giannettino says multiple people can be nominated. In fact, two people can be nominated in one submission.

“If you know an outstanding couple or family members — maybe a mother and daughter — who you feel should be honored for their achievements, you can submit one nomination for them,” Giannettino explains. “We want to hear everyone’s story and celebrate their success.”

The SCC Alumni Association Board will review the nominations at their October meeting. Recommendations are then taken to the SCC Board of Trustees’ November meeting for confirmation.

Receptions are held to honor the Distinguished Alumni before each awardee gives a keynote address at their respective campus commencements. They will receive an award, and a plaque recognizing their accomplishments will be hung amongst other Distinguished Alumni plaques at the SCC campuses.

To make a nomination, visit bit.ly/SCCDistinguishedAlumni .

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On July 27, 2021, at approximately 6:45AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 800 N. Palm Avenue in Mount Pleasant, IA.

Upon investigation, Trey Lewis, 27 of Mount Pleasant, was arrested and charged with dominion/control of a firearm by felon (class D felony).

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol Tactical Unit, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Mount Pleasant Police Department, and Burlington Police Department.

*A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.*

At 9:51 AM Saturday July 24, 2021, the Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported
structure fire at 14608 HWY 99, rural Burlington, in Tama Township. Mediapolis Fire
Department also responded on automatic aid. The first firefighter arrived on scene at 10:00 AM
and reported a large outbuilding with fire showing. A box alarm was then struck which resulted
in Gladstone, Danville, and West Burlington Fire Departments being added to the response. Due
to the bridge work on HWY 99 at Flint Creek, crews were required to take a lengthy detour.
The fire was contained to a 75’ by 40’ metal shop building owned by Richard McClure. The
building sustained substantial damage and is considered a total loss. Witnesses state the fire
started in an RV parked inside the metal shop building. Damage estimates for the structure and
contents are still being assessed, but together may exceed $200,000.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Burlington Fire Department and is not
considered suspicious.
Twelve on-duty Burlington firefighters responded to the call from various locations in the city.
The mutual aid departments altogether provided 15 additional firefighters along with 4 additional
water tenders. Seven off-duty Burlington firefighters were called in to assist. Deputies with Des
Moines County Sheriff’s department helped at the scene and the Auxiliary to Local 301 provided
food. Two Burlington firefighters were transported to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
with heat-related injuries and have since been released. Firefighters cleared the scene at 3:52
PM. There were no further injuries.

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:   07-26-2021______

JAIL COUNT

  _23_      Henry County Inmates

  _45_      Out of County Contract Inmates              

 _68_     TOTAL

AGENDA

July 27, 2021

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

9:30  Discuss Freedom of Information Form

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

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:   ____7-26-2021_____

JAIL COUNT

  _24     Henry County Inmates

 46_    Out of County Contract Inmates              

  70  TOTAL