Jun 18
Mt. Pleasant Community Middle School students were recognized for being a member of the Silver Medal Program at the awards assembly held on May ...
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By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - Jun 18
Yesterday was the wedding of nephew Noah and Ruby in northern Indiana. They had a big wedding with lots of friends and family attending from ...
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By KELLY HEITMEIER, ... - Jun 18
Here are community birthdays and anniversaries, with the name followed by the date of the event.
Happy birthday to Haley Anderson 16; Janis ...
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - Jun 18
Visitors Sunday in the home of Billie Jo Rose were Lorie Weigert and son, Jacob, of Hiawatha.
The Wyman Community Club met Monday, June 3, for a ...
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Jun 18
The Fellowship Cup in Mt. Pleasant offers a community meal for a minimum cost on Wednesday and Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
The menu for Wednesday, June ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jun 18
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my fiance for four years. He is 32, I’m 23. He is Catholic and I am Jewish. When I met him, I wasn’t particularly ...
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Jun 18
A reception for artist Sara Bacino Peiffer Sorensen of Cedar Rapids will be held on Thursday, June 20, from 4-6 p.m. at Iowa Wesleyan College. Her ...
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Jun 18
Chapter NZ P.E.O. met June 10 in the home of Christine Broeg with Sally Anderson, Elizabeth Graber and Vicky Bergstrom serving as co-hostesses.
An ...
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By JUDITH HUEHOLT, ... - Jun 18
Iowa J, T.T.T.
Chapter Iowa J of National T.T.T. Society met Monday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Sassy’s Café in Wayland. President Ann Wilson led the ...
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Jun 18
Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who were on the college’s academic honor roll for the 2013 spring term.
To ...
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Jun 18
Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2013 spring ...
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Jun 18
Alexander Higginbotham of Swedesburg has been named to the Coe College dean’s list for the spring 2013 term.
Full-time students who rank in the ...
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Jun 18
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
CRAWFORDSVILLE — Vicki Reynolds’ absence was short lived.
One year to be exact.
Reynolds resigned following the ...
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Jun 18
Michael James Carpenter, 21, Mt. Pleasant, probation violation – five years in jail, $750 fine plus court costs and surcharges.
Zachary Thomas ...
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Jun 18
INVESTIGATIONS
Christopher Douglas Prospere, 29, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at 200 block of North Adams Street for driving under suspension, June ...
Jun 18
The “Cedar Island Band,” a front band for Jimmy Buffett, played in concert Saturday night at the grandstand in McMillan Park. The concert was a ...
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Jun 18
Members of the Mt. Pleasant City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet tomorrow (Wed.) to discuss ongoing nuisances and continue their discussion...
Jun 18
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
NEW LONDON — The New London Community School District is hoping that the third time’s the charm.
After ...
Jun 17
Antique and customized vehicle enthusiasts hosted their second “cruz-in” event of the season Friday on the square. And there can’t be a car show ...
Jun 17
Antique and customized vehicle enthusiasts hosted their second “cruz-in” event of the season Friday on the square. And there can’t be a car show ...
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Jun 17
Directors of the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities will meet at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Tues.) at the utilities office.
Tentative agenda items include ...
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Jun 17
Youth from Des Moines, Henry, Lee and Louisa counties will be honing their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills through Iowa ...
Jun 17
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
When Jay Simmons came to Mt. Pleasant as the new president of Iowa Wesleyan College on June 4, 2008, the ...
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Jun 17
Reconstruction on Grand Avenue will close some intersections and open others in the days ahead.
Tentative plans call for the completion of the ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jun 17
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have five kids, all under 6 years of age. The youngest are 7-month-old twins. A family in our church has offered to ...
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Jun 14
INVESTIGATIONS
Christopher Scott Morse, 23, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at the intersection of Jackson Street and Front Street for driving under ...
Jun 14
There was plenty of activity Thursday at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Baker Street as the north-south (or Grand Avenue) portion of the ...
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Jun 14
Commissioners of the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet in regular session Tuesday, June 18.
The meeting will be at 3:30 ...
Jun 14
Jenné Simmons, left, greets well-wishers along with her husband, outgoing Iowa Wesleyan College President Jay Simmons, center. President Simmons ...
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Jun 14
By MEGAN SPEES
Special to the Mt. Pleasant News
KEOKUK — The Eighth Judicial District Court will determine Monday whether the Keokuk Police ...
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Jun 14
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
WINFIELD — Warmth and Wonders Preschool would like the Winfield-Mt. Union school district to absorb their ...
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Jun 13
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
People aren’t paying up, and the Regional Utilities Service Systems (RUSS) is getting fed up with it.
RUSS ...
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Jun 13
When it comes to plant selection, knowing your place makes a world of difference, saving you time, money, and frustration. Choosing plants proven ...
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Jun 13
Victoria Lynne Simkins of New London was named to the president’s list at Truman State University for the spring 2013 semester.
To qualify for ...
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Jun 13
INVESTIGATIONS
Vicki Lynn McKim Reighard, 39, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at 2000 clock of East Washington Street for public intoxication/consuming in ...
Jun 13
Have some of those forgotten “treasures” tucked away in the attic?
If those treasures include gold, silver, diamonds or electronics, you might ...
Jun 13
Wind damage on North Palm Avenue during a recent storm wrapped a tree around a caution sign. The children probably will slow down when they play ...
Jun 13
Mike and Mary Holloway’s new home was set on its foundation earlier this week. The Mt. Pleasant couple purchased the home from Davis Homes and a ...
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Jun 13
Henry County’s Secondary Roads Department has announced that travel is being restricted on a portion of Jewel Avenue until the end of the month.
A ...
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Jun 13
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Christmas came early for City of Mt. Pleasant employees.
Meeting in regular session Wednesday night, the ...
Jun 13
Friday night was the summer’s first Rock Around the Block. Taryne Shull, left in photo, throws a ring around a bottle as Rhys Davis, center, and ...
Jun 12
Confirmation Sunday at Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church was held Sunday, May 19. Pictured are, from left, Dawn Bodenham, Nick Sandeen, ...
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Jun 12
The Henry County Community Health Immunization Clinic will be closed this Thursday, June 13, for staff education. However, it will be open on ...
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Jun 12
DEAR ABBY: My partner of 12 years and I are well-educated, successful career men. Every few months my mom comes to visit, and we all enjoy ...
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Jun 12
There will be a farewell reception for outgoing Iowa Wesleyan College President Jay Simmons and his wife, Jenné, on Thursday, June 13, from 4-7 ...
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Jun 12
Retail gasoline prices are continuing to show a slight drop, according to GasBuddy.com.
Average retail prices fell 6.4 cents in the state during ...
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Jun 12
CRAWFORDSVILLE — Farmers and those who advise farmers about crops will want to attend the annual spring field day for the Iowa State University ...
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Jun 12
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Mt. Pleasant student achievement scores from the 2012-13 school year reflect a mixed bag. However, pluses far ...
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Jun 11
The community meal at the Fellowship Cup on Wednesday will be served by Open Bible Church. It will consist of chicken pot pie, fresh fruit, and ...
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Jun 11
DEAR ABBY: I have read your column for as long as I can remember. My husband died from a drug overdose, and I am a widow at 32. He was a good man ...
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Jun 11
INVESTIGATIONS
Shanna Mae Wade, 32, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested at 2000 block of East Washington Street and charged with disorderly conduct, June ...
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Jun 11
Taylor Marvin Wood, 19, Winfield, probation violation – must complete a residential correctional facility program, $60 fine plus court costs and ...
Jun 11
During an open house June 7 at the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport, three-year-old Colin Schaefer, right, got the feel of flying an airplane as his ...
Jun 11
Mt. Pleasant City Administrator Brent Schleisman used to joke that the interior of the airport’s terminal building looked like something out of ...
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Jun 11
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council discussed last night possibly creating a new ordinance — this one to put ...
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Jun 11
Sid Davis of the Cornerstone Housing Group will be asking the Mt. Pleasant Board of Adjustment for a special exception to rear yard setback ...
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Jun 11
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Property owners in the Mt. Pleasant Community School District will be paying 42 cents less per $1,000 taxable ...
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Jun 11
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
A rare split vote marked Mt. Pleasant Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Roederer’s final school board meeting ...
Jun 10
A three-vehicle accident Friday, June 7, on the 2100 block of East Washington Street, resulted in minor injuries and nearly $10,000 in estimated ...
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Jun 10
Anthony Crump, 34, Chicago, Ill, domestic abuse assault – dismissed.
John M. Pettit, 46, Winfield, violation of protective order – 10 days in jail ...
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Jun 10
MISCELLANEOUS
Suspicious person, activity, vehicle – 100 block of West Washington Street, June 4.
Animal complaint – 900 block of North Hayward ...
Jun 10
Airplanes were on the runway Friday for the public’s viewing during the open house at the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport, celebrating the completio...
Jun 10
The Mt. Pleasant Community Band gave its first concert of the season June 6 at Central Park. Shown is some of the trombone section. The band will ...
Jun 10
In May, students from Iowa Wesleyan College’s global studies class helped reconstruct a Methodist church in Campion, Haiti after it was destroyed ...
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Jun 10
Directors of the Mt. Pleasant Community School District will consider the professional development schedule for the 2013-14 school term during ...
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Jun 10
Preparations are being finalized for the annual Henry County Relay for Life to be hosted on the Iowa Wesleyan College campus Saturday, June 22, ...
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Jun 10
NEW LONDON — An alleged domestic abuse incident June 9 in New London left one person injured and another arrested.
According to the New London ...
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Jun 10
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Two mission trips brought local volunteers to help clean up after natural disasters in Haiti and Middleburgh, ...
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Jun 07
MISCELLANEOUS
Suspicious person, activity, vehicle – intersection of Grand Avenue and 255th street, June 1.
Animal complaint – 800 block of East ...
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Jun 07
Mitchel Genk, 25, New London, operating while intoxicated, first offense – two days in jail less credit for time already served, shall complete a ...
Jun 07
A two-vehicle accident near New London Thursday afternoon caused extensive damage to these two vehicles. Both were considered a total loss. Ellie ...
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Jun 07
Second semester report cards will be available for pick-up at the Mt. Pleasant Community High School, beginning Tuesday, June 11.
Report cards may ...
Jun 07
Matt Bryant has been appointed interim publisher of The Mt. Pleasant News by the newspaper’s parent company president, Darwin Sherman. Bryant ...
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Jun 07
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
The Henry County Board of Supervisors is looking to enforce the courthouse’s closing time.
At Thursday ...
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By Rev. Regan Stoops, ... - Jun 07
I think we can all agree that life can be pretty tough, right? Recently we have been reminded of the tragedy and loss that people experience as ...
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By STEPH TAHTINEN, Mt. ... - Jun 07
After 40 years in ministry, the Rev. Herb Shafer, senior pastor at First United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant, will preach his final sermon ...
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Jun 07
Amanda Elizabeth Dunn of Mt. Pleasant was named to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs’ list at Truman State University for the ...
Jun 07
Three seniors and one junior were selected at Mt. Pleasant Community High School’s Students of Character for the months of April and May. Pictured ...
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Jun 07
Laura Miller of Mt. Pleasant received a master of medical science degree at the 162nd commencement exercises held at Saint Francis University in ...
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Jun 07
Paula Wiley of Mt. Pleasant graduated from Clarion University with a library science MSL degree during May 18 commencement.
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - Jun 07
Jonell Butler Kraus graduated May 16 from Indian Hills Community College with her bachelor of science degree in nursing. Attending the ceremony ...
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Jun 07
Faith Christian Outreach Church has announced its 2013 Southeast Iowa Faith Conference. The annual event will be held Sunday, June 9, through ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jun 07
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Vernon” for six months. We were great together from the day we met. It was like we’d known each other forever and ...
Jun 06
A pair of Mt. Pleasant High School seniors — Mikayla Brown and Madison Pullis — received $500 scholarships from the Salem Crew Library Friends of ...
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Jun 06
The Winfield Crooked Creek Days is once again hosting a Bill Riley Talent Show.
Winfield Crooked Creek Days will be held from Aug. 2 to Aug. ...
Jun 06
A considerable amount of concrete already has been poured on the Grand Avenue reconstruction project. Now, construction workers are reconstructing ...
Jun 06
Southeastern Community College, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance and Iowa Workforce Development teamed up to offer a job fair Wednesday at ...
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Jun 06
Mt. Pleasant Middle School students can pick up their report cards from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today (Thursday) and Friday, according to middle ...
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Jun 06
It’s Farmers’ Market Season and there is some financial help available for senior citizens wishing to partake in the goodies, providing they meet ...
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Jun 06
A Mt. Pleasant man was arrested on several charges Thursday evening following an altercation in the Oakland Mills area.
David Messer, 58, has been ...
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Jun 06
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
WAYLAND — The Wayland City council spent a considerable amount of time discussing a possible new ordinance ...
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Jun 06
Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging offers meals to seniors aged 60 and over on a contribution basis, regardless of income. Reservations required. ...
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Jun 06
The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has announced the following upcoming blood drives:
Tuesday, June 11, 3 to 6 p.m.: Mt. Pleasant ...
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Jun 06
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a diabetes education series Tuesday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 25.
The two-day program ...
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By PATRICIA STEINER, ... - Jun 06
Baby carrots are a favorite snack of many — they’re healthy, full of vitamins and easy to eat and serve to children.
Are you wondering whether the ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jun 06
DEAR ABBY: It is easy to watch or read the news and think people are awful and this world is going nowhere fast. At New Year’s I made a resolution ...
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Jun 06
Sixth grade
Hailey Allbaugh, Valerie Blint, Madison Brady, Nick Davis, Lexi Gerling, Graham Hagge, Tina Harris, Mollie Hinkle, Erica Jennings, ...
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Jun 05
The man who was found dead at the Rodeway Inn by the Mt. Pleasant Police department on Monday morning has been identified as James Helbling, 43, ...
Jun 05
Sabrina Moody, Jakayla Nelson and Collin Hinkle, top photo, enjoy a game of volleyball during Winfield’s Family fun Day on Saturday.
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Jun 05
Henry County supervisors, during their regular meeting tomorrow, will act on a county disaster declaration prepared by Walt Jackson, Henry County ...
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Jun 05
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
SALEM — City council members last night corrected what Councilman Bruce Eltrich perceived as a wrong.
During ...
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Jun 05
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
NEW LONDON — Plans for a new sidewalk and retaining wall in New London’s city park had to be put off until the ...
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Jun 05
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Recent flooding has caused Iowa Governor Terry Brandstad to declare Henry County a disaster area, and on ...
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Jun 05
Mt. Pleasant High School’s Class of 2013 received scholarships and honors during Senior Awards Night.
Awards and senior recipients follow:
Valedict...
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Jun 05
Olds United Church of Christ will be holding a rededication ceremony on Sunday, June 9.
Morning worship, including dedication of recent memorials, ...
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Jun 05
Amelia Conrad of Mt. Pleasant graduated summa cum laude from Tulane University in New Orleans on May 18. The daughter of Tim and Karen Conrad of ...
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Jun 05
Governor Terry Branstad has proclaimed June 9-16, 2013 as Iowa Museum Week.
The small museums of Henry County will observe Iowa Museum Week by ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jun 05
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mother of two amazing boys, 16 and 12. While my older son has been private about coming into puberty, my younger son is ...
Jun 04
Retiring Mt. Pleasant Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Roederer, left, was feted at an open house Friday in the meeting room of the Civic ...
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Jun 04
INVESTIGATIONS
Jennifer Louise Hollingsworth, 28, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested at 1700 block of East Washington Street and charged with fifth-degree ...
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Jun 04
Jeremy Warren Miller, 36, Mt. Pleasant, fifth-degree theft – 10 days in jail less credit for time already served, $65 fine plus court costs and ...
Jun 04
Boy Scout Troop 27 of Mt. Pleasant, pictured above at a recent honor ceremony, is now being chartered by Community of Christ Church of Mt. ...
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By LOVINA EICHER, The ... - Jun 04
Church services are now past and are set to be here again in two weeks.
Through it all I was battling a cough and lost my voice for a few days. ...
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Jun 04
The Fellowship Cup in Mt. Pleasant offers a community meal for a minimum cost on Wednesday and Fridays at 11:30 a.m.
The menu for Wednesday, June ...
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Jun 04
College students David Yoder, Jacob Yoder and Brian Miller will be speaking to JPOG (Just Peace Outreach Group) on June 9 to describe their ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jun 04
DEAR ABBY: I would like to respond to “Solitary Woman in Ottawa, Canada” (March 5), the expectant mom who asked how she could raise her child to ...
Jun 04
It was round two of flooding at Oakland Mills. Although the logjam near Oakland Mills certainly was a factor, it was more of too much water too ...
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Jun 04
Members of the Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will discuss Iowa Museum Week, a brochure for the small museums of Henry County and a ...
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Jun 04
The Harlan-Lincoln House at Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, will host an open house on Saturday, June 8, from 1-4 p.m. Visitors are invited ...
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Jun 04
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
When the storm damaged the Henry County Veterinary Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, the damage also affected Henry ...
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Jun 04
NEW LONDON — A routine traffic stop Monday evening for an alleged equipment violation led to drug charges against two men.
According to the New ...
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Jun 03
BURLINGTON—Alicia Allen has been appointed Financial Representative by Northwestern Mutual in Burlington. She will be associated with Northwestern ...
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Jun 03
The name has not been released of the man who was found dead at the Rodeway Inn this morning.
A press release from the Police Department noted ...
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Jun 03
AMES – Meg Nagel, funeral director at Peterseim & Beatty Funeral Home in Kalona, Washington and Wayland, recently attended the 133rd Annual Iowa ...
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Jun 03
INVESTIGATIONS
Jennifer Louise Hollingsworth, 28, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested at 1700 block of East Washington Street and charged with fifth-degree ...
Jun 03
Reagan Stoops, top photo, observes as his dog interacts with other dogs at the annual Bark for Life event held at the square on Saturday. Proceeds ...
Jun 03
State Sen. Rich Taylor, second from left, and State Rep. Dave Heaton, right, talk with constituents prior to the start of Saturday’s final ...
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Jun 03
SALEM — Members of the Salem City Council will act on a 2 percent salary increase for city employees during its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. ...
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Jun 03
Although average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have fallen 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week, they are still 41.2 cents per gallon higher ...
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Jun 03
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Everyone went home with a smile.
While that may not be necessarily true, State Rep. Dave Heaton, R-Mt. Pleasant,...
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Jun 03
The annual reunion of relatives of the John/Bertha Christner) Hill family will be held on Sunday, June 9, at the Wayland Community Center in ...
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Jun 03
Our Special Kids — a support group for parents of special needs kids in Southeast Iowa — is holding a “Celebrate Summer Event” on Thursday, June ...
Jun 03
Mikayla Mabeus has been awarded the “Most Brotherly” award through her fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. The award went to one member out of the ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jun 03
DEAR ABBY: I took care of my grandmother until her death a few years ago, and now my mother is very sick. I feel angry because I’m only 23, and it ...
May 31
This tree in the southeast portion of the lawn of Don and Mary Jane Woodward came crashing onto the house during the severe windstorm late ...
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May 31
Relay for Life’s Team Pura Vida is hosting Bark for Life at the Mt. Pleasant Square on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
There will be several dog ...
May 31
The roof was blown from the animal kennels Thursday at the Henry County Veterinary Hospital on West Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant.
May 31
Strong winds during a thunderstorm Thursday felled this tree in New London.
May 31
A tree fell on this house on the 900 block of South Harrison Street Thursday during the severe thunderstorm.
May 31
Thursday's severe thunderstorm destroyed this machine shed at the intersection of U.S. Highway 218 and Iowa Highway 78. The combine and skid ...
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May 31
The final legislative briefing of the season will be Saturday, June 1, from 8:30-10 a.m. in the International Room of the Chadwick Library on the ...
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May 31
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
The Henry County board of supervisors amended its fiscal year 2013 budget on Thursday morning to add $229,594 ...
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May 31
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Emilie DeWulf of Mt. Pleasant may have lost another battle Thursday night in her efforts to have her property ...
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By GEORGE LAMORE - May 31
Colorful discussion has disturbed the ghost of Darwin on the matter of whether the universe shows signs of intelligent design. (I often think it ...
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May 31
Following is a list of students who earned their degrees from Southeastern Community College in the 2012-2013 school year. The list includes those ...
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May 31
Note: All meals served with milk.
Danville Community Schools
MONDAY: June 3: Burrito, cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, fruit
TUESDAY: June 4: NO LUNCH
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May 31
Chapter NZ of PEO met Wednesday, May 22, in the home of Joyce Dennison. Sharon Davis and Mary Beth Young served as co-hostesses. President Connie ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 31
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I divorced a year ago. We share a four-year-old son and have a cordial relationship.
Shortly after our divorce, he ...
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May 30
Jediah Laramie Edgington, 19, Mt. Pleasant, false reports – one day in jail, $500 restitution, $65 fine plus court costs and surcharges.
Matthew ...
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May 30
MISCELLANEOUS
Animal complaint – 600 block of South Harrison Place, May 28.
Harassment/threats – 200 block of West Warren Street, May 28.
Animal ...
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By JUDITH HUEHOLT, ... - May 30
National Nursing Home Weekobserved at Parkview Home
Parkview Home observed National Nursing Home Week with many activities beginning with all the ...
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By KELLY HEITMEIER, ... - May 30
Here are the upcoming community birthdays and anniversaries, with the name listed followed by the date of the event.
Happy birthday to Darcey ...
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By PELLA - May 30
The following local students received from Central College during commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, May 11.
Emery Davis of Crawfordsville, ...
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May 30
A support program for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Great River Hospice House, ...
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May 30
The Great River Diabetes Education Program offers four-week group diabetes classes.
Afternoon sessions are from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays beginning...
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May 30
Three services at Great River Medical Center recently received accreditation or reaccreditation. Accreditation provides independent, objective ...
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May 30
Henry County Health Center was one of 10 hospitals recently awarded the 2013 Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) MAP Award for ...
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By DEE SANDQUIST, Hy-Vee ... - May 30
Fruit can be a great and healthy way to sweeten up your meals this summer.
Berries, melons, peaches and cherries are just coming into their best ...
May 30
Henry County Health Center Foundation’s Close to Home campaign has received donations from local businesses. In the top photo, HCHC Foundation ...
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May 30
Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging offers meals to seniors aged 60 and over on a contribution basis, regardless of income. Reservations required. ...
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May 30
Olds Lions met for their regular meeting Tuesday, May 14, at the Olds United Church of Christ.
A potluck dinner was enjoyed with a main entrée ...
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By JEAN THOMSON, Master ... - May 30
A very small insect poses a very big threat to Iowa landscapes. While the emerald ash borer is no more than 1/2 inch long, it is deadly to all ...
May 30
Air Force Airman First Class Tyler R. Hummell-McGuire graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 30
DEAR ABBY: I am friendly with a married couple. The husband, “Grant,” is my best friend and we talk about everything. His wife, “Sharon,” and I ...
May 30
Heavy rain + logjam = problems. And that is what Henry County is currently experiencing at Oakland Mills. The logjam on the Skunk can be seen in ...
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May 30
Retiring Mt. Pleasant Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Roederer will be feted at an open house tomorrow (Friday) from 3-6 p.m. in the community ...
May 30
Editor’s note: As part of the nation’s 150-year anniversary of the Civil War, the Henry County Civil War Sesquicentennial Task Force will be ...
May 30
Harlan Elementary School second-grade teachers Marge Roth and Faye Schultz, pictured with part of her class in the bottom photo, are winding down ...
May 30
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
A pair of Harlan Elementary School second-grade teachers are ending the year — and their teaching careers — in ...
May 29
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
National Rosie the Riveter Day was celebrated Tuesday across the United States.
Say what? Never heard of ...
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May 29
INVESTIGATIONS
Joseph John Cancilliere, 37, Davenport, was arrested at 100 block of East Clay Street and charged with driving under revocation, ...
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May 29
Martyn Thomas, 50, Mt. Pleasant, fifth degree theft – two days in jail with two days suspended, $65 fine plus court costs and surcharges.
Keith ...
May 29
Mt. Pleasant observed Memorial Day with its annual program held Monday morning in the Mt. Pleasant Community High School gym.
Jim DePriest, left ...
May 29
Mt. Pleasant observed Memorial Day with its annual program held Monday morning in the Mt. Pleasant Community High School gym.
A portion of the ...
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May 29
Mt. Pleasant’s Board of Adjustment will host a public hearing on Emilie DeWulf’s appeal of a recent city council rezoning decision.
DeWulf was ...
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May 29
WINFIELD — The Crooked Creek Days committee is making preparations for this year’s festivities, Aug. 2-4, in Winfield.
The weekend-long event ...
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May 29
The Mt. Pleasant Community Band will be starting its 2013 season with a rehearsal on June 4 followed by a concert on June 6.
Rehearsals will be ...
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May 29
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
An estimated six inches of rain in the northern part of Henry County over the weekend has kept the road ...
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May 29
The Cotillion Club and The Galleria Room will host a special Bart Howard Birthday Celebration Dance.
The dance will be held at the Tama Event ...
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May 29
The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet on Monday, June 3, at 1 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors room in the Henry County Courthouse...
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - May 29
The United Church Women met at the United Church of Crawfordsville at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, with 10 members and Pastor Jason Collier present.
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 29
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 14-year-old girl who recently had sex with my boyfriend. It was the first time for both of us. A week and a half later, we had a ...
May 28
Mt. Pleasant community High School celebrated its commencement ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, handing out 155 diplomas to the Class of 2013.
Gradu...
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May 28
INVESTIGATIONS
Justin Todd Sammons, 36, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at 400 block of East Henry Street for driving under suspension–failure to refile ...
May 28
Mt. Pleasant community High School celebrated its commencement ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, handing out 155 diplomas to the Class of 2013.
Gabri...
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May 28
Mt. Pleasant Community Theatre will host its annual meeting Thursday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Little Mexico in Mt. Pleasant.
All who are interested...
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May 28
Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa fell 9.4 cents last week, averaging $3.93 per gallon May 26, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,036 ...
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May 28
Two people were arrested during the early morning hours of May 27 following a possible fight at a residence in the 3000 grid of Iowa Avenue.
Angel ...
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May 28
If you have been to Henry County Health Center lately, it is easy to see that HCHC’s construction project continues to move forward at full ...
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May 28
Parkview Home in Wayland will offer a basic genealogy class presented by Wilma Evans on Monday, June 3, at 1:30 p.m.
This free class is open to ...
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May 28
The James Harlan Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution recognized five Henry County seniors with the “Good Citizen” award at their ...
May 28
Kathi Berry of Salem earned her master of arts in transformational leadership/spiritual formation from Barclay College in Havilland, Kan., on May ...
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By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - May 28
We are having a light rain this morning which we are so thankful for. Yesterday we also had some rain and it sure has made my garden perk up. I ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 28
DEAR ABBY: I own a business with just two employees, my husband and a very old friend. The friend has been in the business for 15 years, and he is ...
May 24
A bird found the perfect nesting spot on the stoplight at the Marion and Washington streets intersection. Clouds also can be seen reflecting on ...
May 24
A sure sign that spring has sprung and summer is rapidly approaching is water flowing from the fountain in Central Park. The fountain was turned ...
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May 24
The traffic light at the intersection of Marion and Washington Streets will become a steady light today, according to the Mt. Pleasant Public ...
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May 24
When applying for a job, wouldn’t it be nice to stand out from everyone else? Wouldn’t it be nice to meet several employers and education service ...
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May 24
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Henry County has hired Clarence Perry as a temporary county engineer.
Thursday morning, the Henry County Board ...
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May 24
INVESTIGATIONS
Joshua Allen Woodyear, 26, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at 1200 block of North Palm Avenue for fifth-degree fraudulent practice, May ...
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May 24
Note: All meals served with milk.
Mt. Pleasant Community Schools
MONDAY: May 27: NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY: May 28: Sub sandwich, baby carrots, applesauce ...
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By REV. MARK YOUNGQUIST, ... - May 24
With Memorial Day just around the corner, I hope that all of you will take the time to remember those who have fought to defend our country and ...
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May 24
Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant received the Award of Excellence in Funeral Service at the 133rd Annual Iowa Funeral Directors ...
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May 24
WACO High School’s Class of 2013 received scholarships and honors during Senior Awards Night and recent music concerts.
Awards and senior recipient...
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May 24
Shaylee Weigert from Mt Pleasant was named to Buena Vista University’s Graduate and Professional Studies dean’s list for terms three and four.
Stud...
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May 24
Polishville Community Center has announced its June events.
A free 60th anniversary dance for Dan and Hazel Greiner is scheduled for Sunday, June ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 24
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I attended the wedding of the son of some old friends in another state. Rather than buy the young couple a gift, we ...
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May 23
Kyle Douglas Noble, 19, Mt. Pleasant, contempt – 70 days in jail with credit for time served, must pay court costs and surcharges.
Javier Flores ...
May 23
Mt. Pleasant’s Pat White, second from the left, receives her Volunteer of the Year award. Making the presentation are, from left, Debi Durham, ...
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May 23
The Mt. Pleasant Family Aquaatic Center will open May 27 from 1-7 p.m.
The pool will be closed May 28-31 before re-opening for the season June ...
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May 23
Henry County unemployment dropped by over half a percentage point in April, finishing at 5.2 percent, compared with 5.9 percent in March.
Nearly ...
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By JEAN THOMSON, Master ... - May 23
One summer delight for Iowa gardeners is the whirring arrival of hummingbirds. Some careful planning and planting can provide a warm welcome for ...
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - May 23
The Crawfordsville Lions Club met Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Crawfordsville Community Room. Eleven members and four guests were present. ...
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May 23
A reunion of all who attended Prospect (Maple Grove #1) Country School will be held on Saturday, July 27, at Sassy’s Café on Highway 78 in ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 23
DEAR ABBY: I was surprised to see you equate a concerned grandmother’s creative solution to smoking with bribery in your Feb. 14 column. The word ...
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May 23
Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging offers meals to seniors aged 60 and over on a contribution basis, regardless of income. Reservations required. ...
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May 23
Great River Health Systems is offering an infant and child CPR class from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4.
The goal of this class is to ensure ...
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May 23
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering an annual follow-up class Thursday, June 6. The class will be conducted from 2 to 4 ...
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May 23
Great River Health Systems presented Excellence in Practice Awards Thursday, May 9, to five employees and one physician who have demonstrated ...
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May 23
The following students were named to the dean’s list for Buena Vista University’s Graduate and Professional Studies for terms three and four.
Maris...
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May 23
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
If you blinked you may have missed it.
It took the Mt. Pleasant City Council just 13 minutes Wednesday night to ...
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May 23
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Henry County Health Center’s new surgery addition is expected to start operating in early September — a month ...
May 23
DES MOINES — Mt. Pleasant received three awards during last week’s 27th annual Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration at the Community Choice Credit ...
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May 22
Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office took two Mt. Pleasant teens, Mica VanAmerongen and Kasey Lerdal, both 16, into custody and charged them with ...
May 22
Mt. Pleasant Woman’s Club received 140 entries for its 62nd annual Iris Show last weekend. Art displays were incorporated into this year's show ...
May 22
Mt. Pleasant Woman’s Club received 140 entries for its 62nd annual Iris Show last weekend. In the photo, some of the attendees view the displays. ...
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May 22
Mt. Pleasant City Council members will host a public hearing on a proposed amendment of the 2012-13 budget during their regular council meeting ...
May 22
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
WAYLAND — WACO’s base salary will increase by $900 to $26,815 under terms of the 2013-14 master contract which ...
May 22
The final tournament class for the Middle School Duplicate Bridge Students was held on Saturday, May 4, at the Mt. Pleasant Middle School with a ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 22
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently learned that our sister-in-law’s adult son from a prior marriage, “Charlie,” is now “Claire.” My husband and ...
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May 22
By MEGAN SPEES
Special to the MP News
KEOKUK — A Keokuk School District teacher and coach who has come under scrutiny in a sexual abuse lawsuit ...
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May 22
Two area students earned degrees from St. Ambrose University at its spring commencement on Saturday, May 11.
Breanne Smith of Winfield earned her ...
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May 22
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
There are four bridge projects in the works, according to Henry County Engineer Bill Belzer’s weekly update to ...
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May 22
Kelli Miller of Mt. Pleasant got the chance to explore Costa Rica as part of a “Global Communities” May Term course at Wartburg College.
The ...
