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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 ...
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By KELLY HEITMEIER, ... - May 21
Here are the upcoming community birthdays and anniversaries, with the date of the event following the name. Happy birthday to Samantha Sanderson, ...
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May 21
Khurram Ghayur of Mt. Pleasant was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University....
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May 21
Sierra Wyse, freshman, of Mt. Pleasant was named to the honor roll at Hesston College in Hesston, Kan.
Students on the honor roll are full-time ...
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May 21
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, May ...
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By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - May 21
This is Tuesday evening around 10 p.m. It’s late and I should join the rest of the family and go to bed. It seems our days are extra filled with ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 21
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together a year and a half. I regret moving in with him when I did, which was after only three months of ...
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May 21
INVESTIGATIONS
Robert Warren Krieger, 32, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at 200 block of East Washington Street for violation of no-contact order or ...
May 21
Students in Robin Lutovsky’s physics class at Mt. Pleasant High School took to the water (pond in front of the high school) for the annual ...
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May 21
Average retail gas prices in Iowa skyrocketed last week, rising 34.2 cents per gallon from May 12-19, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of ...
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May 21
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
NEW LONDON — Next school year, the New London Community School District hopes to improve proficiency in ...
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May 21
The South Shore campground at Oakland Mills and Water Works Park are now open, according to the Henry County Conservation Department.
Sixteen ...
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May 21
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
WAYLAND — Recently WACO Athletic Director was reviewing the athletic year and realized the school district only ...
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May 20
Tyler Wayne Wood, 19, Winfield, possession of pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture a controlled substance – five years probation, shall ...
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May 20
Lionism has returned to Mt. Pleasant.
Past International Director (PID) of Lions Clubs Delmar (Del) Brown of Iowa City keynoted the charter ...
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May 20
MISCELLANEOUS
Animal complaint – 400 block of Threshers Road, May 13.
Suspicious person, activity, vehicle – 300 block of East Monroe Street, May ...
May 20
New London, WACO and Winfield-Mt Union hosted commencement exercises yesterday, making it Graduation Sunday in Henry County. WACO School Board ...
May 20
New London, WACO and Winfield-Mt Union hosted commencement exercises yesterday, making it Graduation Sunday in Henry County. Winfield-Mt. Union ...
May 20
New London, WACO and Winfield-Mt Union hosted commencement exercises yesterday, making it Graduation Sunday in Henry County. In the photo, New ...
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May 20
Members of the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities are expected to pass a resolution tomorrow setting salaries for the supervisory staff of the ...
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May 20
WAYLAND — Farmers and Merchants Mutual Telephone Company (FarmTel), Wayland, has awarded a $2,500 grant to the Mt. Pleasant Area Development ...
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May 20
By MEGAN SPEES
Special to The News
KEOKUK — Attorneys in the case of Jane Doe II vs. Gina Sisk, Michelle Lukavsky and the Keokuk School District ...
May 20
When Donna Conway turned 80, she and her four older sisters — also in their 80s — decided to gather for a celebratory “80s Ladies” luncheon at ...
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May 20
The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission has announced the extension of area museum hours in recognition of National Historic Preservation...
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May 20
The regular meeting of the Swedish Heritage Society was held Monday evening, May 13, at the Swedesburg Museum.
Special guests were the Holt family ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 20
DEAR ABBY: I have worked in the field of education for more than 40 years, with the last 25 years serving in adult education, helping students ...
May 17
SkateQuest sponsored its annual Musical Mayhem concert May 11, at Wright Pavillion in McMillan Park to raise money for a new skate park. In the ...
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May 17
INVESTIGATIONS
William Christopher Riley, 31, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested at 800 block of East Oak Street and charged with domestic abuse assault ...
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May 17
Members of the Mt. Pleasant City Council’s Sanitation Committee will discuss the sanitary sewer lining project timeline during their regular ...
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May 17
Trumaine Casey Hatchett, 27, New London, probation violation – five years in jail, $750 fine plus court costs and surcharges.
Jeremy Van Crawford, ...
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May 17
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Henry County will be paying $31,750 for Batey Limited to clean up the logjam on the Skunk River by Oakland ...
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May 17
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
The Henry County Public Health department is working with Henry County Health Center to decrease the number of ...
May 17
Moose Lodge Governor Dave Muhs, center left, presents Bryant Holtkamp of Boy Scout Troop 27, center right, with a check for $530. The Moose Lodge ...
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May 17
Local researcher and historian Pat White will present a lecture entitled “The History of the Union Block” on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the ...
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By KELLY HEITMEIER, ... - May 17
Here are the upcoming community birthdays and anniversaries, with the name followed by the date of the event. Happy birthday to Curtis Giberson ...
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By JUDITH HUEHOLT, ... - May 17
WEDC Annual Memorial Day Breakfast in Wayland
The board of directors of the Wayland Economic Development Corporation will host its Annual Memorial ...
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By Jeff McPheron, ... - May 17
Parents and families usually start small. They practice what they have seen and what they understand. Over time, as they come to know each other ...
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May 17
Note: All meals served with milk.
Mt. Pleasant Community Schools
MONDAY: May 20: Chicken tetrazzini, breadstick, tossed salad/romaine, baby ...
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May 17
Mt. Pleasant High School Senior Lincoln Cornell-Shull of Mt. Pleasant has received a 2013 Road to Success Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from ...
May 17
Mt. Pleasant High School’s Project Lead the Way students Austin Riley, Gannon McGuire and Matt Situmeang, from left, hold the drawings they ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 17
DEAR ABBY: It’s vacation time again, time to hit the road in the RV. Please make your readers aware that people driving motorhomes, towing ...
May 16
Lisa Kongable, left, is presented with the 2013 Schroder Award of Clinical Excellence by the Iowa Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses ...
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May 16
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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By DEE SANDQUIST, Hy-Vee ... - May 16
For years yogurt has been an iconic health food, and rightly so. Yogurt is an excellent source of protein, which not only helps build muscles, but ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 16
DEAR ABBY: I am a divorcee with college-aged children. I love my children, and I thought I loved my ex. However, after my divorce I wonder if I’m ...
May 16
The veterans’ memorial in front of the Henry County Courthouse is undergoing some routine maintenance. Recently, members of the Avenue of the ...
By TRISHA PHELPS, Mt. ... - May 16
“I have no idea what I am going to do,” said Carol Nemitz about retiring at the end of this month. “I may be caught loitering on the streets or ...
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By TRISHA PHELPS, Mt. ... - May 16
A confirmed case of whooping cough, hirings and resignations and a presentation from the Lego club highlighted last night’s Winfield-Mt. Union ...
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By STEPH TAHTINEN, Mt. ... - May 16
With many organizations in need of more volunteers, Healthy Henry County Communities is asking itself how it can market those opportunities to ...
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May 16
Jeremy Michael Newsom, 27, Mt. Pleasant, first degree harassment – two years in jail suspended for two years probation, $650 fine plus court costs ...
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May 16
INVESTIGATIONS
Matthew Cody Thomas, 22, Mt. Pleasant was cited at 200 block of East Washington Street for criminal mischief, May 6.
Micheal Le ...
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May 15
Todd Allan Cosby, 31, Burlington, contempt – seven days in jail, must pay court costs and surcharges.
Eric Thomas Peterson, 22, Rockford, Ill., ...
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May 15
DES MOINES — Mt. Pleasant physician Dr. Alfred Savage, D.O., was awarded a life membership in the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association during its ...
May 15
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Herb Holler wasn’t planning on a second career as a farmer/cattleman.
Certain circumstances dictated Holler’s ...
May 15
Mt. Pleasant Middle School hosted its first technology night Tuesday evening. The school hopes to make the event an annual affair. In the photo, ...
May 15
The first concrete was poured Tuesday on the Grand Avenue reconstruction project. The concrete was poured on the west side of Grand from the ...
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May 15
Henry County supervisors will receive draft documents for the formation of the mental health region delivery system during their regular meeting ...
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May 15
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Some Van Allen Elementary School students raised their test scores through additional tutoring help, Van Allen ...
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May 15
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
WINFIELD — There was some excitement at the Winfield Public Library reported during the library report at the ...
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May 15
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Tuesday morning, Henry County Engineer Bill Belzer presented the Henry County Board of Supervisors with a ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 15
DEAR ABBY: When friends and family get together, the conversation often turns to the subject of health. They swap stories about the medications ...
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - May 15
The Wyman Community Club met Monday, May 6, at the Ainsworth Four Corners for lunch at 11:30 a.m. with 24 in attendance.
Those attending were: ...
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May 15
Through special arrangement with the director, Charles Larimer, Friends of the Harlan-Lincoln House will present the final edit version of his ...
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May 15
Marshall Stevens of Hillsboro was named a PAW Award winner from the men’s track and field team at Culver-Stockton College.
The acronym PAW stands ...
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May 14
Brandon Shawn Case, 20, Mt. Pleasant, reckless driving - $65 fine plus court costs and surcharges.
Wayne Alan Chamblee, 46, Burlington, third ...
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May 14
INVESTIGATIONS
Tejaphaus D. Allen, 36, Peoria, Ill., was cited at 1000 block of North Grand for drug equipment violation paraphernalia, May ...
May 14
Healthy Henry County Communities sponsored a fun run/walk/bike/trike on Saturday, May 11. Caleb Busswitz, 6, shows everyone how it’s done on his ...
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May 14
WINFIELD — Directors of the Winfield-Mt. Union School District will consider administrative salaries for the 2013-14 school year during their ...
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May 14
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
The Henry County Conservation Board has approved spending almost $37,000 to pave 16 camping pads on the South ...
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May 14
The first pour of concrete on the Grand Avenue reconstruction project is planned today. Mike Nelson concrete placed steel reinforcing yesterday on ...
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May 14
A Wayland man was killed in a two-vehicle accident at 8:15 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and old Highway 34.
Bobby Ethan ...
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May 14
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Mt. Pleasant School Board members were caught in a catch-22 situation Monday night as they struggled to make a ...
May 14
Mt. Pleasant Community High School’s Lauren Hillman, top photo, and Sarah Van Dorin, bottom photo, were recognized by Governor Terry Branstad, ...
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By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - May 14
Our garden is beginning to fill up more and more. So far we have potatoes, onions, peas, lettuce, radishes, red beets, carrots and dill planted. I ...
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May 14
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, May ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 14
DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my late 40s and I hate sex. I always have and always will. I’m disabled, and it has always been torture. I never got ...
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May 13
The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Melissa Flowers has accepted the position of membership coordinator and small business ...
May 13
According to one organization, an accident which occurred this morning just south of the intersection of Franklin Avenue and old Highway 34 ...
May 13
According to one organization, this accident which occurred this morning just south of the intersection of Franklin Avenue and old Highway 34 ...
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May 13
The Mt. Pleasant School Board and Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners have meetings this week.
The school board will ...
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May 13
DES MOINES — Patrick Edgington, 55, New London, was sentenced in U.S. District Court May 9 to 100 months of prison time for distribution of ...
May 13
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Mt. Pleasant’s Middle School has been the beneficiary of some advancements in technology, and staff and ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 13
DEAR ABBY: My wife’s niece is marrying a wonderful man of Greek descent this summer. Her grandfather insists that his last name is too long and ...
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May 13
Janel Barnes, a Luther College senior from Mt. Pleasant, was inducted into the Luther chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa national academic honor ...
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May 13
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is bringing STEM Academy “RoboTech” to the youth of Southeast Iowa this June. Youth who have completed...
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May 10
Thomas Eugene Rosser, 62, Fairfield, third degree theft – 90 days in jail with credit for time served suspended for two years probation, $625 fine ...
May 10
Rhonda White, left, of Salem, who will assume the city clerk’s duties in Salem May 20, receives the oath of office from Mayor Linda Ward, right, ...
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May 10
The Mt. Pleasant Community High School Senior Awards Assembly will be Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
The awards ...
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May 10
By MEGAN SPEES
Special to the MP News
KEOKUK — A judge for Iowa’s Eighth Judicial District Court has denied several motions by the accused parties ...
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May 10
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Thursday morning, the Henry County Board of Supervisors approved a quote from the State of Iowa to do the ...
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May 10
A Mt. Pleasant man, John Dewayne Booton, 58, died in a motorcycle accident northeast of Rome on old Highway 34 Tuesday.
According to the Iowa ...
May 10
A recent ruling in Henry County District Court awarded the City of Mt. Pleasant over $54,000 in a judgment against a Wisconsin resident who is ...
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May 10
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Does the City of Mt. Pleasant want to be a property owner?
Mayor Steve Brimhall says no, and especially not ...
May 10
Nate Allred and Heather Hughes, both of Mt. Pleasant, were members of a five-member team of culinary art students from Indian Hills Community ...
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May 10
After teaching 38 years in the Mt. Pleasant Community School District, Faye Schultz is retiring at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
She lives ...
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May 10
Note: All meals served with milk.
Mt. Pleasant Community Schools
MONDAY: May 13: Mandarin chicken/rice, broccoli, pears, sugar cookie
TUESDAY: May ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 10
DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime reader but a first-time writer. My problem has been bothering me for some time now.
We have a grandson who is 4 and ...
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By ED CONWELL, branch ... - May 10
The children in our congregation sing for their mother’s each year on Mother’s Day such sweet songs as this: “I know a name, a glorious name, ...
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May 10
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Iowa Chapter, is offering a free educational program on Thursday, May 16, 1 to 4 p.m., at Burlington Public ...
May 09
Winfield-Mt. Union hosted a mock car crash drill Wednesday behind the school. The crash involved an impaired driver and resulted in a fatality and ...
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May 09
Tolson Community Action Center is having an open house on Tuesday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate National Community Action Month.
The...
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May 09
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Wait until next year.
City of Mt. Pleasant officials received a pleasant surprise recently when they learned ...
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May 09
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
The Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) Board of Directors has decided to look into what it would take to ...
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May 09
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
WAYLAND — The clock has been moved ahead on Dr. Darrell Smith’s second stint as superintendent of the WACO ...
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May 09
The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has announced the following upcoming blood drive:
Wednesday, May 29, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Hearth ...
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May 09
Henry County Health Center Foundation has announced its 2013 grant program.
The HCHC Foundation seeks to support the development and delivery of ...
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By LAURA WILLIAMS, HCHC ... - May 09
LDL and HDL
When too much LDL (lousy) cholesterol builds up in your blood, it deposits in the walls of your arteries making them less flexible, ...
May 09
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge Chapter 1003 recently donated several “Tommy Moose” stuffed dolls to the Henry County Health Center Emergency ...
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By CINDY LITCHFIELD, RN, ... - May 09
With outdoor activity season underway, Iowans are reminded to protect themselves against tick bites.
Lyme disease is a common tick-borne illness. ...
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May 09
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a one-day diabetes education class Tuesday, May 14. This program is open to anyone who ...
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By DEE SANDQUIST, Hy-Vee ... - May 09
Nothing kicks off grilling season better than a delicious, juicy burger, sizzling from the grill! While burgers can have a reputation of being ...
May 09
The annual WACO Spring All Orchestra Concert was held recently at the high school in Wayland. Approximately 85 students performed a variety of ...
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May 09
Mason Ferguson of Wayland received a best supporting role award from the Indian Hills Community College Performing Arts Department for his work ...
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May 09
Tyler Ayers of Wayland has received a $14,000 Presidential Scholarship from Upper Iowa University, according to a press release from the university...
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May 09
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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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 09
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who I believe is having an affair. I have no concrete evidence, only a slew of circumstantial evidence such as odd work ...
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May 08
WAYLAND — WACO Junior-Senior High School in Wayland was evacuated late morning Tuesday due to a bomb threat, according to school officials. The ...
May 08
Tony Millard, right in photo, of the Henry County Conservation Department, holds a light rat snake that students were able to greet following ...
May 08
David Stokes, a naturalist from Milwaukee, Wisc., with help from the Henry County Conservation Department, presented a program on animals to area ...
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May 08
Mt. Pleasant City Council members will host a public hearing tonight and the awarding of a contract for alley improvements on the alley between ...
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May 08
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
SALEM — There will be no salary increases for Salem city employees during the next fiscal year (the fiscal year ...
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May 08
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Henry County is currently getting quotes to clear the logjam on the Skunk River, according to County Engineer ...
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May 08
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
NEW LONDON — The City of New London is looking at adding a new subdivision.
At Tuesday night’s city council ...
May 08
A country school reunion of Germanville Walnut No. 5 students was held April 20 at Jerry’s Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. The afternoon was spent ...
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By KELLY HEITMEIER, ... - May 08
Here are the upcoming community birthdays and anniversaries, with the name followed by the date of the event. Happy Birthday to Angelica Schlarbaum...
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May 08
Stephanie Holtkamp, a native of Mt. Pleasant, was part of the Education Department Senior Showcase at Central College in Pella on April 29. ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 08
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 60-year-old woman with grown children. My husband and I divorced after 30 years of marriage because he met someone at work. It ...
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May 07
Thomas Eugene Rosser, 62, Fairfield, third degree theft – 90 days in jail with credit for time served suspended for two years probation, $625 fine ...
May 07
The board of trustees of Iowa Wesleyan College announced today the election of Dr. Steven E. Titus as its new president.
“We are extremely pleased ...
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May 07
Members of the Henry County Historic Preservation Committee will meet Thursday, May 9, at 1:30 p.m. in the former clerk of court’s office in the ...
May 07
It was “One Sweet Night” for Mt. Pleasant Community High School students as they attended the candy-themed prom Saturday night.
Justin Doscher and ...
May 07
By LINDA WENGER
Golden Triangle News Service
WASHINGTON — “Hi, my name is Melissa Lothridge. I was in a head-on collision on Nov. 18, 2012. It was ...
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May 07
The Grand Avenue and Baker Street intersection will be closed for two to three days due to the reconstruction of Grand Avenue, according to Warner ...
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - May 07
The regular meeting of Iowa, Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society was held at the Olds United Church of Christ, Olds, on April 22, with ...
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May 07
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, May ...
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By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - May 07
It’s 7 a.m. and the children just left for school. My husband, Joe, has been at work several hours already and daughter Elizabeth left for her job ...
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May 07
Morgan Remick of Hillsboro presented a senior honors thesis at Central College in Pella on Thursday, April 25. The title of the thesis was: “The ...
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May 07
The monthly meeting of the Henry County Ministers Association will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, New ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 07
DEAR ABBY: I’m responding to your request for comments about the letter from “Happily Single” (Feb. 13) and whether a divorce would be the first ...
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May 06
MISCELLANEOUS
Animal complaint – 900 block of South Main Street, April 30.
Animal complaint – 1300 block of East Washington Street, April 30.
Anima...
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May 06
Nathan Scott Boyer, 18, Oakdale, reckless use of a firearm – dismissed.
Phouth Jute Cam, 46, Mt. Pleasant, possession of marijuana, first offense ...
May 06
The Mt. Pleasant Education Association (MPEA) held its spring banquet at Mi Pueblo Real on Wednesday, May 1. The event honored retirees as well as ...
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May 06
Elaina Loyd, a native of Winfield and sophomore English major at Central College in Pella, presented at the Examined Life Conference at the ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 06
DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter and her boyfriend live in another state, and I love hearing from her. However, when I call her, she always puts me on ...
May 06
Carol J. Nemitz, right in photo, received the Distinguished Service Award Saturday at Iowa Wesleyan College's commencement exercises. College ...
May 06
Iowa Wesleyan College held its Spring 2013 commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon with 140 students receiving their degrees.
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May 06
The Mt. Pleasant Community Middle School is inviting all current fifth-grade students and their parents to attend a brief meeting tomorrow ...
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May 06
WAYLAND — Farmers and Merchants Mutual Telephone Company, (FarmTel) of Wayland, announced on Friday the expansion and launch of their fiber optic ...
May 06
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
“The state is in the best financial condition it has been in its history,” Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad told about ...
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May 06
The Mt. Pleasant Police arrested a runaway juvenile on April 24. On April 25, police took the female juvenile from Fairfield and Cory Jacob ...
May 03
Mt. Pleasant welcomed a congressman, governor and lieutenant governor the last two days. In the photo, Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, left, speaks as ...
May 03
Mt. Pleasant welcomed a congressman, governor and lieutenant governor the last two days. Cong. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, left in left photo, talks ...
May 03
As part of a service learning project through Iowa Wesleyan College’s elementary methods class taught by Valerie Unkrich, area home schooled ...
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May 03
Next week’s public meeting schedule includes the following meetings.
Tuesday — Henry County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Henry County Courthouse; ...
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May 03
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Undoubtedly, there are a number of itchy stewards of the soil out there.
Their frustration is going to grow ...
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May 03
DES MOINES — The Mt. Pleasant Area Development Commission (MPADC) was honored Thursday for its work in helping a leading local manufacturer create ...
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May 03
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
April showers brought spring flooding to the Skunk River, closing the campgrounds at Oakland Mills and leaving ...
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May 03
Due to the weather, Saturday’s run/walk/bike/trike event scheduled to be held in Swedesburg is postponed to next Saturday, May 11.
Activities ...
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By JUDITH HUEHOLT, ... - May 03
Lions serve worldwide
Wayland Lion Brian Pattyson provides news releases from the national and international Lions Clubs organizations which are ...
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May 03
The concert choir of Bethel College, Mishawaka, Ind., will present a sacred choral concert on May 10 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist ...
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By TAMARA GILL, Wayland ... - May 03
As I walked to the church this morning, the warm sunshine caused me to look up towards the radiant blue sky. When I gazed above me, I realized ...
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May 03
Note: All meals served with milk.
Mt. Pleasant Community Schools
MONDAY: May 6: Beef and bean tacos, lettuce/tomato, corn, apple wedges, chips and ...
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - May 03
Here are the upcoming community birthdays and anniversaries, with the name followed by the date of the event. Happy Birthday to Jacob Bailey 6, ...
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - May 03
Arvid and Joan Anderson attended the Lions District 9SE Convention at the Catholic Church McAleer Hall in Ft. Madison on Saturday, April 13.
In ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 03
DEAR ABBY: I’m 29 and for 10 years I have been struggling with controlling parents. They have cut two of my sisters out of their lives because ...
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May 02
The Morning Sun PTO donkey basketball game will be held at the Morning Sun Elementary gym on Sunday, May 5.
Teams from Morning Sun, Mediapolis, ...
May 02
An insect finds a tree bud to its liking. Our barren trees have disappeared just in time for Iowa Wesleyan College’s graduation Saturday, May 4. ...
May 02
Even though there was doubt, considering the weather thus far this year, spring has sprung in Henry County. Trees have been slow to leaf out this ...
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May 02
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will be in Mt. Pleasant at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 3, for a Henry County Town Hall meeting.
Th...
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May 02
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
WAYLAND — “You come up here and you can tell the town takes pride in being here,” said Kiley Miller of the Mt. ...
May 02
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
“The scary part is, we don’t know what to expect,” said Mary Beth Caboth, mother of a three-month-old baby ...
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By DEE SANDQUIST, Hy-Vee ... - May 02
Avocados are a nutrition powerhouse as they contain 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients including vitamin K, folate, potassium and vitamin E. ...
May 02
Vicky Oge of New London, Henry County Health Center’s Emergency Department Director and Employee Health Nurse, has been selected as one of the 100 ...
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May 02
The Henry County Health Center Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department’s support group will hold a “Lunch and Learn” on Wednesday, May 15, at ...
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May 02
The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has announced the following upcoming blood drives:
Monday, May 6, 3 to 6:30 p.m.: Faith Lutheran ...
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By JEAN THOMSON, Master ... - May 02
The vegetable gardens that I remember from years ago were huge backyard rectangles planted in long, straight rows. Some gardeners still use this ...
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By VALERIE FELLAND, ... - May 02
Through HCHC’s Rehabilitation Services Department, individuals realize that there are no limits, only possibilities in what they can achieve ...
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May 02
Entries are now being accepted for the 2013 Henry County Fair Queen contest.
Deadline to enter is May 31.
Contestants must
Be at least 16 years ...
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May 02
On His Path will be hosting Pastor Paparao Yeluchuri of Mission to the Nations on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at Wayland Mennonite Church, Wayland.
He...
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May 02
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 02
The Dover Museum opens the season this weekend with a special event.
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, UNI history instructor ...
May 02
Lauren Baker of Winfield represented Henry County at the National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. held April 6-11.
After an application and ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - May 02
DEAR ABBY: Last year, I began to lose my hearing due to a genetic disorder and now I have to wear hearing aids. I will be a freshman in high ...
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May 01
The 104th Winfield Alumni Banquet will be held May 25, in the Winfield-Mt. Union School gym at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jess Settles, ...
May 01
Henry County Community Credit Union, as of today, is now the 5 Star Credit Union. However, the only thing changing is the name as current staffing ...
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May 01
As of today, May 1, The Henry County Community Credit Union, 100 S. Cherry St., is 5 Star Community Credit Union.
“With a vision of the future and ...
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May 01
With the recent warm and wet weather will come mowing, and the Mt. Pleasant Police Department reminds citizens to refrain from operating mowing ...
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May 01
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Bids to resurface three Henry County roads this summer came in $300,000 under County Engineer Bill Belzer’s ...
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May 01
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Generally one of the first things heard when visiting a new community and discussing quality of life issues, ...
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May 01
Happy birthday
Jean Gilbert
Happy anniversary
None
To list a birthday or an anniversary, call 319-385-3131 or e-mail it to communityliving@mpnews.n...
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May 01
The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet on Monday, May 6, at 1 p.m. in the Henry County Board of Supervisors office in the Henry ...
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By - May 01
Great River Hospice is offering a free program for women whose mothers have passed away.
“Hats My Mother Wore” is scheduled from 9 to 11:30 a.m. ...
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May 01
The two Youth Bridge Classes will have a tournament at the Mt. Pleasant Middle School on Saturday, May 4, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Sue Loescher’s early ...
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May 01
A support program for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one will be held at 5:30 p.m.Friday, May 3, at Great River Hospice House, ...
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May 01
DEAR ABBY: My oldest son came out to me as a gay man in a private conversation. I have no problem with him being gay; however, I DO have a problem ...
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Apr 30
Phouth Jute Cam, 46, Mt. Pleasant, possession of marijuana, first offense – six months in jail suspended for two years of probation, shall ...
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Apr 30
INVESTIGATIONS
Casey Carly Lerdal, 16, Mt. Pleasant, was cited for possession of marijuana and drug equipment violation paraphernalia, April ...
Apr 30
SunnyBrook of Ashford Park hosted a carnival for kids Saturday afternoon with proceeds going to the Henry County Relay for Life. This was the ...
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Apr 30
WINFIELD — Winfield-Mt Union High School will host a disaster drill Wednesday, May 8, at 12:45 p.m.
The drill will involve a car accident and be ...
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Apr 30
By ANDY HALLMAN
Golden Triangle News Service
FAIRFIELD — Two teenage lifeguards saved a young boy from drowning Sunday at the Roosevelt Recreation ...
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Apr 30
Although retail gasoline prices in Mt. Pleasant rose about seven cents per gallon last week, average retail prices in Iowa fell by 0.8 cents per ...
Apr 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 ...
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Apr 30
Three Henry County students will be taking part in the spring concerts being held at Indian Hills Community College next week. All three concerts ...
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Apr 30
Polishville Community Center has announced its May events.
A dance with Lyle Beaver of Iowa City is set for May 5, and a dance with Jerry Beauchamp...
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Apr 30
The Fellowship Cup in Mt. Pleasant offers a community meal for a minimum cost.
The menu for Wednesday, May 1, at 11:30 a.m., is ravioli soup, ...
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By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - Apr 30
We are having cold, rainy weather again. Monday was nice and sunny so we could get the laundry all dried. We are out of coal so hopefully it won’t ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Apr 30
DEAR ABBY: I am frustrated and angry over a situation that should be fun and happy. My husband, “Rick,” and I are planning a trip with our two ...
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Apr 29
Shawn Asahel Robertson, 36, Wayland, probation violation – 20 days in jail, must pay court costs and surcharges.
Darren Johnson, 48, New London, ...
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Apr 29
uscatine, was cited at 2000 block of East Washington Street for harboring a runaway child, April 25.
William Douglas Ensminger, 47, Donnellson, ...
Apr 29
Water Our Thirsty World held its third annual Water Walk in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday night. Participants walked one mile while carrying two ...
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Apr 29
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will host a Henry County Town Hall meeting Friday, May 3.
The meeting will be at the Henry ...
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Apr 29
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) and their partner agencies will be conducting an informational ...
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Apr 29
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) board acknowledged the decision ...
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Apr 29
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Engineer Jim Warner of Warner Engineering, the engineering firm for the Grand Avenue reconstruction project, ...
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By JUDITH HUEHOLT, ... - Apr 29
Wayland Lions Club
The Wayland Lions Club held its regular April meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at the Wayland Community Center.
President Jay ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Apr 29
DEAR ABBY: I work in a small office with two former heavy smokers who have now transitioned to vapor/e-cigarettes. My concern is that they “smoke” ...
Apr 26
By TRISHA PHELPS
Mt. Pleasant News
When Golden Eagle Distributing came to Mt. Pleasant in 2011 to consolidate their Iowa operations, they brought ...
Apr 26
The actors performing in Mt. Pleasant Community Theatre’s play, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” had their dress rehearsal Thurday night. In the ...
Apr 26
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
If they come, do we have the workers, skilled workers and housing?
During a legislative briefing in Mt. ...
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Apr 26
By BROOKS TAYLOR
Mt. Pleasant News
Mt. Pleasant’s 10 largest employers had a total of 3,626 employees in 2012, according to the Mt. Pleasant Area ...
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Apr 26
Due to the Iowa Legislature being still in session, the legislative briefing scheduled for tomorrow (Sat.) at Iowa Wesleyan College’s Chadwick ...
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Apr 26
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Although Henry County has approved permits for individuals wanting to set off fireworks in the past, it won’t ...
Apr 26
Iowa Wesleyan College Professor of English, Dr. Jeffrey Martinek, was named 2013 Chadwick Teacher of the Year during the annual Awards Day ...
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Apr 26
By STEPH TAHTINEN
Mt. Pleasant News
Whether it’s through a friendly smile, assisting with paperwork or helping keep little heads warm, volunteers ...
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Apr 26
By ASHLEE DE WIT
Mt. Pleasant News
It takes a village to run a track meet.
This season, Mt. Pleasant Community School District had seven track ...
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Apr 26
Note: All meals served with milk.
Mt. Pleasant Community Schools
MONDAY: April 29: Hot ham and cheese, potato wedge, fresh broccoli, fresh grapes, ...
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Apr 26
PEO Chapter Original A met on April 17 at the home of Michelle Rosell. Co-hostesses were Martha Potts-Bell, Linda Albright and Martha Hayes.
Presid...
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By GEORGE LAMORE - Apr 26
O though holy and patient God, of all the things preachers thank you for repetitious Sunday after repetitious Sunday after repetitious Sunday, we ...
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By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - Apr 26
The United Church Women met at the United Church of Crawfordsville at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, with 12 members and Pastor Jason Collier ...
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By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Apr 26
DEAR ABBY: “Jake” and I have been married more than 20 years. I married before I was 18, and I’m not even 40 yet. Jake is seven years my senior. ...
