AGENDA
April 1, 2021
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9:00 Monthly Department Head Meeting
10:00 City Mt Pleasant to Discuss Rec Trails &
American Rescue Plan
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
30 Ways in 30 Days: Celebrate and Support SCC All Month Long
Southeastern Community College will spend the month of April celebrating students with 30 Ways in 30 Days, a campaign to showcase and support all things SCC.
Part of SCC’s 100 year celebration, 30 Ways in 30 Days will feature students, alumni, and staff. The college encourages everyone to join in the fun through social media activities and charitable giving.
Monies raised will go toward SCC’s new Century Club, a fund designed to help students stay in college and complete their educational goals.
“We award scholarships to hundreds of deserving students every year to get them started on their college journey,” says SCC Executive Director of Advancement Val Giannettino. “But many struggle to stay in school because life gets in the way: work, health, bills. This campaign will fund initiatives to help them cross the finish line.”
In addition to encouraging financial donations, the campaign will build awareness of the positive impact SCC has had on the region for the past 100 years.
Each day throughout the month of April, SCC will share fun stories and interesting facts online and by email. Additionally, folks will find highlights and challenges on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and are encouraged to flood their newsfeeds with SCC photos, support clubs and organizations, and boost students up as they approach the end of the semester.
For extra fun, participants can win prizes by downloading a Champ bingo card, named for the school’s mascot, and marking off tasks that they complete. Folks can win a prize package filled with SCC merchandise by submitting their Champ bingo card.
“Follow our daily social media posts to learn how to participate,” Giannettino says. “Then share photos, tag alumni, give a former instructor a shout-out, or make a donation. We think people will have fun giving in ways that work best for them.”
She adds that a gift to SCC is a gift to the region.
“Our students and grads are everywhere,” Giannettino continues. “You’d be hard-pressed to not bump into at least one Blackhawk on any given day.”
Learn more about 30 Ways in 30 Days on the college’s various social media with the handle “SCCIowa” or at scciowa.edu.
Larry Leon Christy
Larry Leon Christy of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Ottumwa Regional Hospital. He was 85.
Born on May 24, 1935 in Bloomfield, Iowa, Larry was the son of Fallace and Ida (Benge) Christy. He is a graduate of Bloomfield High School. He grew up in Bloomfield and lived in Ottumwa most of his life until moving to Mt. Pleasant in 2004. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 28 years. He also worked for a number of companies as their Human Resources manager. Larry enjoyed baking, woodworking, gardening, spending time with his church family and especially his family. Larry was united in marriage to Della McGhghy on September 20, 1955. From this union they were blessed with two children. Della passed away in 1999. Larry was later united in marriage to Audrey Cowles on January 25, 2000. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Ironmen Bible Group.
Larry is survived by his children, Michael (Deborah) Christy of Madison, MS and Kara (Rob) McElroy of Ottumwa; Audrey’s children, John Cowles of Newton – Pam Cowles of Bloomfield, Victor (Rita) Cowles of Ames, Marc Cowles of Utah; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 2 great – great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Della and Audrey and sister Elaine Lawson.
Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 am on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Burial will at the Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery on Friday at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the church. A memorial fund has been established for Calvary Baptist Church or Old Threshers. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for arrangements. Messages and tributes may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
March 30, 2021
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9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
9:15 3rd & Final Reading to Amend
HENRY COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
3rd & Final Reading to Adopt ORDINANCE
TO ABATE THE NUISANCE OF DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS
AND TALL GRASS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED
AREA OF HENRY COUNTY
9:30 Brett Johnson ATV Ordinance
10:00 The Ranch Subdivision in Baltimore Township, Section 10
Other County Business as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Dr. Franklin J. Hardy
Dr. Franklin J. Hardy, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home.
Dr. Franklin James Hardy was born November 25, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Frank and Dale (Stratton) Hardy. He was raised in Missouri Valley, Iowa, and graduated from Missouri Valley High School. He graduated from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1956. Before attending college, Franklin served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He fought in the Battle of Chipyeong-ni in February of 1951, for which he earned the Combat Infantry Badge. Franklin was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Bates on September 23, 1950 in Missouri Valley, Iowa. He was a dentist in Harlan, Iowa, from 1956-1996. After his retirement Franklin and Dorothy moved to Mukilteo, Washington, for a number of years until moving to the Mt. Pleasant, Iowa area in 2001. He was a former member of the United Methodist Church in Harlan where he sang in the choir. In his college days Franklin was the 1st chair trumpet player for the University of Iowa Marching Band and concert band, and later he played in the Harlan Community Band. He was an accomplished golfer and had 7 holes in one in his lifetime. Franklin was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and a loyal fan of the Detroit Tigers.
Dr. Hardy is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (Robert) Jensen of Mt. Pleasant and Diane (Shuichi) Yamaguchi of Mukilteo, WA; four grandchildren, Sarah (Billy) Taylor, Reid (Abbie) Jensen, Maya (fiancé Bono Cardenas) Yamaguchi, and Alisa Yamaguchi; four great-grandchildren, Kira Taylor, Sophia Taylor, Neva Jensen, and Milo Jensen. They will all miss his quiet, fun-loving and kind personality and the sound of his loud, wonderful laugh.
Preceding Franklin in death were his parents; his wife, Dorothy; a brother, Delbert (Zoe) Hardy and a sister, Eleanor (Dick) Spayde.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the Saunders Park Log Cabin Shelter in Mt. Pleasant. A memorial fund has been established for Every Step Hospice. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for arrangements. Messages and tributes may be directed following the Tributes tab above.
Mt. Pleasant Man Arrested for Marijuana and Carrying Weapons
On March 27, 2021 at approximately 11:53p.m. a deputy with the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at US Highway 34 and DMC Highway 34 in Danville, IA. During the traffic stop, marijuana and a loaded pistol were seized from the vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Airelle Cordero Antonio Young, age 32, of Mt. Pleasant, IA. Young was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance and carrying weapons. Young was transported to the Des Moines County Jail with a $3000 bond.
Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Monday, March 29, 2021 from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of correctional employees Lorena Schulte and Robert McFarland who were killed in the line of duty at the Anamosa State Penitentiary on March 23, 2021. Schulte was a nurse at the prison, and McFarland was a correctional officer. Both will be laid to rest on March 29, 2021.
“Our state grieves the loss of two public servants who were attacked while on duty at the Anamosa State Penitentiary,” said Gov. Reynolds. “My prayers and deepest condolences are with all of their loved ones and colleagues as they cope with this senseless tragedy. We will exhaust every available resource to deliver justice to those who committed this act and bring a sense of closure and peace to the victims’ families.”
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.