News

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 22
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department MISCELLANEOUS Criminal mischief/vandalism — 700 block of South Iris, Feb. 21. Animal complaint — Mulberry Street, ...
  

• Court log

  Feb 22
  TICKETS PAID Rebecca S. Wenger, 19, Mt. Pleasant, no driver’s license, $330. John L. Scheetz, 39, Mt. Pleasant, speed, $87. Justin Isaac Glover, ...
  
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  Bowl-a-Thon

  Feb 22
  Mt. Pleasant’s Jonathan Lee was one of the participants in the Henry County Mentoring Program’s Bowl-A-Thon at the Iris Lanes Saturday. Program ...
  

• Mt. Pleasant council to sell lot

  Feb 22
  Mt. Pleasant City Council members will act on a resolution to sell a city-owned lot at 312 N. Jay St. during their regular meeting tonight at 7 ...
  

• County engineer's bridge inspections reveal erosion on bridge near the Skunk River

  Feb 22
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News The Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting was short on Tuesday morning, with County Engineer Bill Belzer’s ...
  

• Economy, taxes head agenda for legislative briefing

  Feb 22
  Area legislators — State Rep. Dave Heaton, R-Mt. Pleasant, and State Sen. Gene Fraise, D-Ft. Madison — will discuss taxation and the economy with ...
  
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  Phase two of HCHC renovations to begin soon

  Feb 22
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News The walls are up and work is progressing on the Henry County Health Center’s new energy center — it’s time to ...
  

• • Henry County Health Center ready to embark on next phase of project • Bridge inspection reveals erosion • Legislative briefing scheduled Saturday • ...

  Feb 22
  For these stories and much more, read today's Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• Food safety training offered

  Feb 22
  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sponsoring a food safety training seminar for food service professionals on Wednesday, March 21 at ...
  

• Olds Lions hold February meeting

  Feb 22
  Olds Lions regular meeting night on Feb. 14, was their annual “Sweetheart” dinner meeting held at the Olds Legion Hall (their regular meeting ...
  
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  Wayland Area News

  By JUDITH HUEHOLT, ... - Feb 22
  Deb Roth of Wayland Receives Honors at NAIFA The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has announced that Deb K. Roth ...
  

• Ex-girlfriend wants to remain friends, but without benefits

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 21
  DEAR ABBY: I dated a guy named "Jake" for two years. He was my first love and he meant everything to me. Well, things happened and he broke my ...
  
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  Girl Scouts learn cake decorating

  Feb 21
  On Saturday, Feb. 18, local Girl Scouts gathered to learn about cake decorating. After learning about the basics tips, the girls decorated their ...
  

• New London Dollars for Scholars accepting donations for auction

  Feb 21
  Donations for the New London Dollars for Scholars Auction are being accepted in preparation for the March 31 event. The annual auction will be ...
  

• Women’s conference announced

  Feb 21
  New London Christian Church, located at 2770 New London Road, will have its 13th annual women’s conference on Saturday, March 17 from 8:30 a.m. to ...
  

• Conrad receives Community Service Award

  Feb 21
  Amelia Grace Conrad, a native of Mt. Pleasant and a junior at Tulane University in New Orleans, La. is the recipient of a 2012 Martin Luther King ...
  

• Susan helps out her mom by picking up the pen

  By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - Feb 21
  I hope all you readers are doing great. This is Susan, Lovina’s second oldest daughter, and I am 16 years old. Last week I decided that I wanted ...
  

• Steffensmeier earns Gold Award

  Feb 21
  Rose Steffensmeier has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, which is the highest award given in Girl Scouts. Her project consisted of working with ...
  

• Crawfordsville News

  By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - Feb 21
  The United Church Women met on Tuesday, Feb. 14, for lunch at the Frontier Restaurant in Washington. Following lunch, the group went to the ...
  

• Teen movie night announced

  Feb 21
  The Mt. Pleasant Public Library will be holding its next Teen Movie Night on Monday, Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Meeting Room on the ...
  

• Historic preservation committee to meet

  Feb 21
  Members of the Mt. Pleasant Historic Preservation Committee will discuss nominations of homes on the National Register of Places during their ...
  

• A science fair is coming to New London

  Feb 21
  Clark Elementary School in New London is hosting its first ever Science Fair this Thursday, Feb. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Virtually every student in ...
  

• Early retirement plan revised by WACO directors

  Feb 21
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND — For at least this year, all WACO School employees eligible for early-retirement benefits will receive ...
  
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  WACO School Board members discuss 'painful' budget cuts

  Feb 21
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND — While the nearly $300,000 in proposed budget cuts in the fiscal 2013 WACO Community School District ...
  
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  MPCHS sophomore receives Girl Scout Gold Award

  Feb 21
  Samantha Steffensmeier, a sophomore at Mt. Pleasant Community High School, has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award given ...
  

• RUSS announces that Mt. Union wastewater system receives award

  Feb 21
  Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) has announced that the wastewater treatment system installed at Mt. Union, was spotlighted by the Water ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 21
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department CITATIONS Lane Micheal Poggemiller, 14, of Mt. Pleasant was cited for drug equipment violation - paraphernalia, ...
  

• • WACO School Directors, patrons discuss budget cuts • A science fair is coming to New London • Panthers pass first boys' tournament test

  Feb 21
  For these stories and much more, read today's Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• Henry County Sheriff's report

  Feb 20
  OWI offense in Salem Early Saturday morning, Feb. 19 the Henry County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in Salem. At approximately 2:31 a.m. Micky ...
  
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  New business opens in Mt. Pleasant

  Feb 20
  The back alley can be a fine place to go, as long as you choose the right Back Alley. For Back Alley Tanning and Salon, that would be the alley ...
  
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  Help for Help 2 Others

  Feb 20
  Hy-Vee Foods of Mt. Pleasant Store Director Willy Amos presents a check for $1,320 to board members of H2O (Help To Others) recently after a ...
  

• Deer herd population

  Feb 20
  Mt. Pleasant City Council’s Ordinance Committee will discuss the deer herd population in Mt. Pleasant during its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. ...
  
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  Fourth candidate enters Demo primary

  Feb 20
  Donna Amandus, 48, Fort Madison, announced her candidacy for the District 42 Senate Seat currently held by retiring Senator Gene Fraise. The ...
  
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  House demolition yields a piece of Mt. Pleasant history

  Feb 20
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News Most people would not even notice. But not the Rev. Herb Shafer. Shafer has the eye — the eye for architecture. ...
  
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  Full steam ahead — improvements are coming to Old Threshers

  Feb 20
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News Twelve projects are scheduled to be completed before the steam engines roll into Mt. Pleasant for this year’s ...
  

• • Old Threshers announces $150,000 in improvements • New London wrestler third at state • Another candidate enters the Demo race for State Senate ...

  Feb 20
  For these and more stories, see today's Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• Air force may be perfect job for teen on the move

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 20
  DEAR ABBY: I respectfully disagree with the advice you gave to "Wants to Enlist" (Dec. 29). She is the 19-year-old woman who burns out of jobs ...
  
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  Roe, Lutovsky named students of character

  Feb 20
  Sarah Roe, left, and Grace Lutovsky, right, have been selected as MPCHS’s Students of Character for the month of January. The MPCHS Student of ...
  

• Scribblers hold meeting

  Feb 20
  Eight Mt. Pleasant Scribblers met at Mary Shy’s for their February meeting. Rita Davis served as co-hostess. No business meeting was held. Karen ...
  
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  Mystery photo

  Feb 17
  Who are the women looking out the window of the Central States Mutual Insurance window and what was the date, possibly the 1940s? The office was ...
  
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  Hanna, Kelly selected to attend Boys State

  By Sally Y. Hayes - Feb 17
  Ryan Hanna and Aaron Kelly, two juniors at Mt. Pleasant Community High School, have been selected to attend Boys State this summer. “It’s an ...
  

• Free program Feb. 20 will focus on the 'Railroads of Winfield'

  Feb 17
  WINFIELD — An author preparing a book on Henry County railroads will focus on “Railroads of Winfield” at a free public presentation at 1 p.m. ...
  

• Monday's holiday closings

  Feb 17
  Mt. Pleasant City offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in honor of President’s Day. Garbage pickup in Mt. Pleasant will be one day later next ...
  
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  Winter walk

  Feb 17
  With the unusually warm winter weather people have been taking advantage of the many parks in Henry County. Pictured Guy, center, and Ardis ...
  

• Henry County Health Center still sorting out immunization billing

  Feb 17
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News In the move towards billing for public health immunizations, there are still operational issues to be sorted ...
  

• Regionalization is the future of mental health design

  Feb 17
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News With mental health redesign a major topic in the state legislative session, Henry County CPC Sarah Kaufman ...
  

• WACO School District eyeing $300,000 in budget cuts

  Feb 17
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND — Cuts, just like the term implies, are painful. And when you are talking nearly $300,000 worth of ...
  

• Widow's heart is vulnerable to online suitor's charms

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 17
  DEAR ABBY: One of my closest friends from childhood, "Penny," lost her husband of 30 years five months ago, after a short illness. We reconnected ...
  

• Free balance screenings offered

  Feb 17
  Great River Center for Rehab and Clinics will provide free balance screenings from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Blackhawk Room at ...
  
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  WACO to present "One World, Many Voices" concert

  Feb 17
  Members of the WACO High School Chorus rehearse the African song “Betelehemu” in preparation for next week’s “One World, Many Voices” concert. The ...
  

• Parson to Person: You’re a 10!

  By Pastor Monte Knudsen, ... - Feb 17
  I saw the movie “Dangerous Minds” a few years ago. It is an inspiring story of a teacher who wanted to make a difference in the lives of her ...
  

• Area lunch menus

  Feb 17
  Note: All meals served with milk. Mt. Pleasant Community Schools MONDAY: Feb. 20: NO SCHOOL (or cook’s choice if school makeup day) TUESDAY: Feb. ...
  

•  NAMI meeting will be held Tuesday

  Feb 17
  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main St. in Mt. Pleasant.
  

• Central College releases dean’s list

  Feb 17
  The following area students were named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Central College in Pella: Katelyn Dawson, Mt. Pleasant, a sophomore ...
  

• • WACO studying budget cuts • Mt. Pleasant, New London wrestlers compete at state • Regionalization concept still alive and well in state mental ...

  Feb 17
  For these stories and much more, see today's Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• Dad's sudden death reveals the life he secretly led

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 17
  DEAR ABBY: My father died suddenly a year ago. My sister went to his house and discovered something that deeply disturbed her. Dad was secretly ...
  

• Two-car crash on Washington yesterday

  Feb 16
  A two-vehicle wreck was investigated yesterday morning at 11:13 a.m. on Washington Street at the intersection with the alley behind Hy-Vee ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 16
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department INVESTIGATIONS A theft concerning bad checks was investigated in the 100 block of South Jefferson Street, Feb. ...
  
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  Mystery photo results

  Feb 16
  Those pictured, from left, are Ralph Carnahan, Everett Young, Bob Coghlan and Ralph “Barney” Barnum. The date of the photo remains unknown. Those ...
  

• Court log

  Feb 16
  TICKETS PAID Shelly R. Hoffmeister, 42, Lockridge, failure to maintain seat belt, $127.50. Michael Dean Woodsmall, 79, Wayland, no driver’s ...
  

• Club M

  Feb 16
  Over 40 Mt. Pleasant School District students gathered at the middle school yesterday to meet with their mentors as a part of Club M. The mentors ...
  

• African-American history celebration

  Feb 16
  Tonya Scott of the Lee County Human Rights will be the keynote speaker at the 17th Annual African-American Celebration Saturday, Feb. 18, at the ...
  

• New program at W-MU will aid in preparation for ACT exam

  Feb 16
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News WINFIELD — The Winfield-Mt. Union School District has instituted a three-week test preparation program for ...
  

• Good news: Wayland residents to see price drop in natural gas bills

  Feb 16
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND —Residents in Wayland will soon be noticing a decrease in their natural gas bill as the city council ...
  

• Blue Zones initiative to shift strategy, focus on education

  Feb 16
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News Moving forward with the Blue Zones Project initiative, Kelly Carr, Healthy Henry County Communities coordinator...
  
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  Ford celebrates 92nd birthday

  Feb 16
  Lucy Ford of Mt. Pleasant, seated, receives a 92nd birthday present during her birthday party Feb. 8 from her brother, Fred Rudat, right, of ...
  

•  MPCHS to compete in Jazzfest

  Feb 16
  Mt. Pleasant Community High School is one of 18 high schools competing for ensemble and solo awards on Saturday, Feb. 25. The competition is part ...
  

• William Penn  academic honors

  Feb 16
  William Penn University has announced its president’s list and dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester. To be included on the president’s list a ...
  

• Hillsboro News

  By KELLY HEITMEIER, ... - Feb 16
  I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day with that special someone in their life. On Friday, Feb. 10, the Hillsboro Public Library patrons ...
  
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  Yoder honored for helping community

  Feb 16
  Russell Yoder, a long-time resident of Wayland, was presented the LeRoy Meyer Award at the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission (SEIRPC) ...
  
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  Hy-Vee welcomes new nutritionist

  Feb 16
  New Hy-Vee Foods dietitian Kristi Weber knows from personal life experience the importance of proper eating for good health. “I started out (my ...
  

• The HCHC diabetes team answers pre-diabetes questions

  By Laura Williams, RN, ... - Feb 16
  Diabetes makes the spotlight in the news quite often, but did you know that there is a condition called Pre-diabetes that is often lurking before ...
  

• Congregate Meals

  Feb 16
  Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging offers meals to seniors aged 60 and over on a contribution basis, regardless of income. Reservations required. ...
  

• Crawfordsville News

  By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - Feb 16
  The Wyman Community Club met Monday, Feb. 6, for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Ainsworth Four Corners. In attendance were Keith and Pat Jones, John and ...
  

• Gardeners announce mini-grant

  Feb 16
  To support community gardening projects in Henry County, the Henry County Extension Office and Henry County Master Gardeners have partnered to ...
  

• Historic Preservation Commission to meet

  Feb 16
  The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday Feb. 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the former Clerk’s Office in Henry County Court ...
  

• • City of Wayland reduces natural gas prices • Blue Zones initiative shifts its focus • W-MU will launch ACT test prep program • Panther girls' ...

  Feb 16
  For these stories and much more, read today's Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• Collective bargaining begins

  Feb 15
  Representatives of the Mt. Pleasant Community School District and the Mt. Pleasant Education Association will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21, in their ...
  

• Carvinal, softball tournament added to Crooked Creek Days schedule

  Feb 15
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News WINFIELD — A carnival and an adult slow-pitch softball tournament will be added to this year’s Crooked Creek ...
  
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  Inspection

  Feb 15
  Veronica Capron, left, realty specialist with the U.S. General Services Administration, speaks with Henry County Emergency Management Director ...
  

• Richard Realty & Auction to merge with Steffes Auctioneers

  Feb 15
  Richard Realty & Auction, southeast Iowa’s largest Auction & Real Estate Company has merged with Steffes Auctioneers of Fargo, N.D. Steffes ...
  

• Building inspection may lead to answer regarding trash collection

  Feb 15
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News What normally would have been a routine compliance inspection of the Henry County Emergency Management ...
  

• County supervisors approve salary increases for county-elected officials

  Feb 15
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News The Henry County Board of Supervisors has approved a 5.25 percent raise for the sheriff’s salary and a 3 ...
  

• Motorists in the wrong find ways to make things right

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 15
  DEAR ABBY: "Mild-Mannered Motorist in Virginia" (Dec. 26) asked you for a hand signal to indicate "I'm sorry" to fellow drivers when he makes ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 15
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department CITATIONS Laura Alice Baker, 64, of West Burlington was cited for speed, Feb. 9. Joshua Steven Meek, 25, of Mt. ...
  

• Remick to perform in ‘Guys and Dolls’ 

  Feb 15
  Morgan Remick, a native of Hillsboro and junior at Central College, will participate in Theatre Central’s performance of “Guys and Dolls.” Remick ...
  

• Iowa Wesleyan presents ‘Doubt’

  Feb 15
  The Pulitzer Prize winning drama “Doubt: A Parable” will be presented as a free performance at Iowa Wesleyan College on Saturday, Feb. 18. The ...
  

• Miracle baby causes disbelief

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 15
  DEAR ABBY: I married "Andy" a year ago. He has three children from a prior marriage. He had a vasectomy eight years ago, but promised he'd have it ...
  

• • Supervisors okay raises for county-elected officials • Richard Realty & Auction announces merger • New events planned at Crooked Creek Days • W-MU ...

  Feb 15
  For these stories and more, read today's Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• Tending to a sick child brings a mother time for reflection

  By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - Feb 14
  It’s a little past 7 a.m. and the bright glow in the eastern sky looks like a promise for a sunny day. The sun is always welcome at this time of ...
  

• Henry County Sheriff's report

  Feb 14
  Icy roads cause wreck A one vehicle accident was investigated early this morning. At approximately 1:19 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office ...
  
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  Ribbon-cutting held for photography studio

  Feb 14
  Amy Becker of Amy Becker Photography wields the symbolic scissors during a Feb. 8 ribbon-cutting event at her new business location at 120 S. Main ...
  

• Court log

  Feb 14
  TICKETS PAID Dorothy Margaret Wehage, 62, Mt. Pleasant, speed, $114. Michael James Francy, 42, Mt. Pleasant, speed, $114. Cody A. E. Millard, 25, ...
  

• Improvements at Old Threshers?

  Feb 14
  Old Threshers improvement plans will be discussed at the Mt. Pleasant City Council Public Improvments Committee meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9 ...
  
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  Friend of the industry

  Feb 14
  Richard Realty & Auction and Agri-Center of Henry County received Friends of the Henry County Cattlemen awards Feb. 9 at the Henry County Cattlemen...
  
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  Cattlmen's friend

  Feb 14
  Richard Realty & Auction and Agri-Center of Henry County received Friends of the Henry County Cattlemen awards Feb. 9 at the Henry County Cattlemen...
  

• Conservation department still battling FEMA

  Feb 14
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News The Henry County Conservation Department is still dealing with post-flood cleanup and FEMA regulations, though ...
  

• Directors approve principals for both Harlan and Lincoln Elementary schools

  Feb 14
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News Mt. Pleasant Community School District’s administrative roster will increase by one next year. Meeting in ...
  
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  Remembering love despite dementia

  Feb 14
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News “He was one of the best men that ever lived,” remembered Meriel Watkins of her late husband, Charles. The ...
  

• • Dementia cannot destroy this true love story • Mt. Pleasant School Board approves hiring of two elementary principals • Conservation department ...

  Feb 14
  For these stories and more, read the Feb. 14 issue of the Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• Stop signs vandalized in rural Henry County

  Feb 13
  In Wayne Township, the north-central part of Henry County, three stop signs were vandalized over the weekend. At approximately 8:42 a.m. on Sunday ...
  
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  Mystery Photo

  Feb 13
  This undated photo is complements of John and Pat Coghlan. Their father, Bob Coghlan, is third from the left. The men are taking a break from ...
  

• Supervisors to hear reports

  Feb 13
  Henry County Board of Supervisors will receive reports from Bill Belzer, county engineer, and John Pullis, county conservation director, during ...
  

• Gayle Olson appointed to Henry County Board of Adjustment

  Feb 13
  Gayle Olson has been appointed to the Henry County Board of Adjustment, leaving only one vacancy left to fill on the five-member board. Olson’s ...
  
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  Symphony Sunday

  Feb 13
  The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presented its winter concert series in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday night, featuring two young soloists who had ...
  

• Community 1st Credit Union breaks ground

  Feb 13
  Community 1st Credit Union broke ground for its new Mt. Pleasant branch on Feb. 10, with various representatives of the company holding the golden ...
  

• Mt. Pleasant still in the running for Blue Zone designation

  Feb 13
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News “We are still in the running,” said Linda Albright, community health director, while speaking of the Blue Zone ...
  

• Queen and her gallant knight have shared a lifetime full of love together

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 13
  DEAR ABBY: At this time of year I have seen letters in your column from couples describing how they met. I hope you will print ours. During a ...
  

• Lockridge Fire and Rescue soup supper, auction

  Feb 13
  Lockridge Fire and Rescue will host a soup supper and auction Saturday Feb. 18 at Lockridge School. The supper will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. The ...
  

• Couple's attempt at dating is falling short of the mark

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 13
  DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for two years and am friendly with a man, "Byron," whose friendship I value. A few weeks ago we decided to explore ...
  

• Conservation board meets Monday

  Feb 10
  Auction results, a review of fees for facilities, equipment and area use are a coule of the items on the regular meeting agenda for the Henry ...
  

• RUSS denies Wapello County from withdrawing from organization

  Feb 10
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News The Wapello County Board of Supervisors voted to withdraw from membership in Regional Utility Service Systems ...
  

• Parson to Person: The bread of life

  By DOUG DARNOLD, First ... - Feb 10
  “I am the living bread that came down from Heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of ...
  

• Jazz bands to perform at two area churches

  Feb 10
  First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant and Trenton Missionary Church in Trenton have teamed up to bring Bethel College Jazz Bands from Mishawaka, ...
  

• Women of Faith host luncheon

  Feb 10
  The Winfield Women of Faith will be holding a beefburger luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the United Methodist Church, located at 204 E. Pine, ...
  

• Valentine’s Day theme lunch offered at senior meal sites

  Feb 10
  Local senior meal sites sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging will be hosting a Valentine’s Day theme lunch Tuesday, Feb. 14. The meal is available...
  

• Area lunch menus

  Feb 10
  Note: All meals served with milk. Mt. Pleasant Community Schools MONDAY: Feb. 13: Hot dog/bun, baked beans, lettuce salad/ranch, kiwi TUESDAY: ...
  
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  Cattleperson of the year

  Feb 10
  Over 400 people attended Thursday night’s Henry County Cattlemen’s Banquet at Manning Hall in Mt. Pleasant. In the photo, Jute Klindt, left, ...
  
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  Samuelson calls Lincoln the best president for the farmer

  Feb 10
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News Orion Samuelson told the 400 people attending Thursday night’s Henry County Cattlemen’s Banquet that agriculture...
  

• NL woman and MP man arrested in Wisconsin

  Feb 09
  Editor’s note: The following story was used with permission from the Kenosha, Wis., News. BY BILL GUIDA Kenosha (Wis.) News SOMERS — Two Iowa ...
  
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  Mystery photo results

  Feb 09
  Ed Carney of KKSI, center, is shown here with two 100-dollar bills, the money made at last weekend’s slo-pitch marathon. Pat Fountain and Larry ...
  

• Husband behind the wheel is cruising for a bruising

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 09
  DEAR ABBY: There is an ongoing issue between my husband and me. It's his disregard for my personal safety. Our large city is known for its heavy, ...
  

• Still in the running

  Feb 09
  Linda Albright, community health director, said that although Mt. Pleasant is still in the running for a demonstration site in the state Blue ...
  
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  Teamwork

  Feb 09
  Members of the National Guard’s 832nd Engineer Co. engage in four-man pushups Saturday following the changing of the command of the unit. The ...
  

• New London hires police officer

  Feb 09
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON — In the last seven months, the New London Police Department has seen some upheaval, being down a ...
  

• Shipley Construction will be paid $2.07 million for project work

  Feb 09
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News It may say phase two, but numbers are meaningless in this one. Phase two of the Washington Street reconstruction...
  

• Wrong turn leads to eventual carjacking attempt

  Feb 09
  Editor’s note: The following story and accompanying photos are used with permision from the Kenosha, Wis. News. BY JESSICA STEPHEN Kenosha ...
  

• HCHC generates 344 jobs, adds $18.39M to economy

  Feb 09
  Henry County Health Center generates 344 jobs that add $18,396,006 to Henry County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital ...
  

• HCHC to hold community health fair

  Feb 09
  Heartfest, Henry County Health Center’s annual health fair, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the hospital’s Health ...
  

• HCHC offers diabetes education series

  Feb 09
  Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Team will be offering a diabetes education series Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Tuesday, Feb. 28. The two-day program ...
  

• Learn about stress testing

  Feb 09
  The Henry County Health Center Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department’s support group will hold a “Lunch and Learn” on Friday, Feb. 17, at noon ...
  

• Upcoming blood drives

  Feb 09
  The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has announced the following upcoming blood drives: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2 to 6:30 p.m.: Swedesburg ...
  

• Ferguson to perform in concert

  Feb 09
  Mason Ferguson of Wayland will be participating in Indian Hills Community College’s winter vocal concert on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. Admission ...
  

• Kaufman named to dean’s list

  Feb 09
  Drew Kaufman, of Wayland, has been named to the Dean’s List at Drake University. Kaufman achieved this academic honor by earning a grade-point ...
  

• Congregate Meals

  Feb 09
  Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging offers meals to seniors aged 60 and over on a contribution basis, regardless of income. Reservations required. ...
  

• Ideas for planting and reading

  By JEAN THOMSON, Master ... - Feb 09
  Along with award winners highlighted in my last column, some organizations are singling out plant varieties new and old for an informal tip of the ...
  
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  Kliewer Wins IMTA Piano Contest

  Feb 09
  Lara Kliewer, WACO fifth grader, was the winner of Level B participants in the regional Iowa Music Teachers Association (IMTA) piano auditions ...
  

• • Henry County teens make wrong turn, face carjacking charges • 344 jobs provided at hospital

  Feb 09
  To read more on these topics and much more, see today's Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• ATV stolen near Salem

  Feb 08
  Daniel Pidgeon of Salem reported a theft to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Feb. 6. It was reported that Pidgeon’s ATV was stolen from a ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 08
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department INVESTIGATIONS A report concerning fraud - impersonation, theft and trespassing was investigated at Wayland State ...
  

• Henry County Sheriff’s Office responds to three car accidents involving deer

  Feb 08
  Two deer strike one car Austin R. Veldboom, no age given, of New London reported to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office that his vehicle was struck ...
  

• MP and NL teens failed in attempt to carjack a Wisconsin man, 75

  Feb 08
  KENOSHA (AP) — Kenosha County authorities say a 75-year-old man fought off a teenage pair of would-be carjackers. Sheriff’s officials say 19-year-o...
  

• Board to make appointment

  Feb 08
  Henry County’s Board of Supervisors is scheduled to make an appointment to the board of adjustment during its regular meeting Thursday at 9 a.m. ...
  

• Warm weather brings good news for county roads

  Feb 08
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News The warmer weather has meant good things for Henry County’s roads. “It’s just about right,” County Engineer ...
  
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  Casting their votes

  Feb 08
  Poll workers for the New London school district special election said that they had been busy on Tuesday with a constant flow of people casting ...
  
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  Salem city councilman critical of deputy clerk's work arrangment

  Feb 08
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News SALEM — New City Clerk Brenda Carver was sworn into office Tuesday night, but the Salem City Council spent more ...
  

• New London School bond referendum falls short again

  Feb 08
  NEW LONDON — Fourteen months did not make a lot of difference in New London regarding sentiments on a $3.6 million school bond issue for infrastruc...
  

• Dietary restrictions force woman to fend for herself

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 08
  DEAR ABBY: I was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant. My question is, when dining at a restaurant, while everyone else is eating the bread ...
  

• Teens to hold anti-Valentine’s Day party

  Feb 08
  The Mt. Pleasant Public Library is holding a teen anti-Valentine’s Day party on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. inside the Civic ...
  

• Kids’ craft club to make Valentines

  Feb 08
  Instead of buying a gift for their Valentine this season, kids can make their own Valentine gift with the Sticky Fingers Club at the Mt. Pleasant ...
  

• Hillsboro Public Library announces activities

  Feb 08
  The Hillsboro Public Library has announced the following upcoming activities: On Friday, Feb. 10, the library will be making Valentines from 4 to ...
  

• Master Gardeners symposium announced

  Feb 08
  The Henry County Master Gardeners will present the Sixth Annual Spring Symposium on March 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist ...
  

• Wayland Area News

  By JUDITH HUEHOLT, ... - Feb 08
  Iowa J, T.T.T. Nineteen members of chapter Iowa J of the National T.T.T. Society met Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Wayland Community Center. ...
  

• Hillsboro News

  By KELLY HEITMEIER, ... - Feb 08
  Shirley Giberson has been recovering nicely from recent surgery and we should be seeing her out and about Hillsboro when the weather is nice. She ...
  

• PEO Chapter Original A meets

  Feb 08
  Chapter Original A of the PEO Sisterhood meat Feb. 1 at the Two Rivers Bank conference room with 29 members present. Hostesses were Kathy Nellor, ...
  

• Sarver named to dean’s list

  Feb 08
  Robert Sarver of Mt. Pleasant has been named to the fall semester 2011 academic dean’s list at the University of Dubuque. To be named to the ...
  

• •New London school bond fails; •Salem city council member questions deputy clerk arrangement; •New London hires new police officer; •Mt. Pleasant, New ...

  Feb 08
  For these stories and more, read today's Mt. Pleasant News.
  

• Man's ex-girlfriend has warning for his fiance

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 07
  DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Brady," broke up with me in November. Five weeks later he became engaged to someone else. I found out after that I have ...
  

• New Quarter Maybe More Store open for business

  Feb 07
  Melisa Bracht-Wagner, executive director of the Fellowship Cup, held the scissors Monday morning at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Quarter ...
  

• Henry County Sheriff's report

  Feb 07
  Man arrested for operating while intoxicated Early Sunday morning, Feb. 5 at approximately 6:11 a.m. the Henry County Sheriff’s Office investigated...
  

• Public hearing scheduled on loan

  Feb 07
  A public hearing on a sewer revenue loan agreement not to exceed $10.5 million heads the agenda for the regular meeting of the Mt. Pleasant City ...
  
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  Music in motion

  Feb 07
  The Mt. Pleasant Show Choir Invitational was held throughout the day Saturday in the high school’s gymnasium where nearly 20 choirs performed. ...
  
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  Candidates at forum

  By SALLY Y. HAYES - Feb 07
  “We’re here to meet three gentlemen that have stepped up to run for office,” stated Dave Helman, Henry County Democratic chair, Saturday afternoon ...
  

• Senate District 42 Democratic candidates meet in Mt. Pleasant

  Feb 07
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News “We’re here to meet three gentlemen that have stepped up to run for office,” stated Dave Helman, Henry County ...
  

• Amish Cook re-discovers the taste of sugar-cured meat

  By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - Feb 07
  The sun is shining and it almost seems like spring with the unusual warmth we are experiencing. We were glad for the warmer weather last week. Our ...
  

• Two more Iowa Wesleyan coaches resign

  Feb 07
  • Mt. Pleasant hosts show choir invitational • Democratic Senate District 42 candidates speak at forum • Two Iowa Wesleyan College coaches ...
  
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  Annual Educators Appreciation Breakfast

  Feb 06
  With local children enjoying a day off from school Monday for a teacher in-service, the Mt. Pleasant Chamber Alliance hosted the annual Educators ...
  

• One deer causes two car accidents

  Feb 06
  The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was notified of two car accidents involving the same deer in the 1400 grid of Salem Road at approximately 7:10 ...
  

• Car rolls in MP at the intersection of Lincoln and Broad streets

  Feb 06
  Friday night nearly 45 minutes before midnight, a single-vehicle accident was investigated in which the driver reportedly stated that he was ...
  
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  Local school awarded SMART Board

  Feb 06
  Friday morning, Lincoln Elementary School was presented a SMART Board by Willy Amos, Mt. Pleasant Hy-Vee’s store director, along with two other ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 06
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department CITATIONS William Cornelious, 24, of Mt. Pleasant was cited for failure to maintain control and operating a moto ...
  

• For workers on graveyard shift, daytime is bedtime

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 06
  DEAR ABBY: I just read the letter from a fellow frustrated night shifter, "Working a 40-Hour Week at Age 73" (Dec. 20). I have worked 12-hour ...
  

• ‘Real’ Vicar of Dibley coming to Iowa Wesleyan College

  Feb 06
  The Rev. Joy Carroll, the Anglican priest who inspired the British comedy “The Vicar of Dibley,” will present two programs at Iowa Wesleyan ...
  

• Bridge results

  Feb 06
  Jan. 19, 1 p.m. game: 1st, Jim McClure and Steve Rod; 2nd, Roy and Joy Gilleard. Jan. 23, 10 a.m. game: 1st, Roy and Joy Gilleard; 2nd, Betty ...
  

• Crawfordsville News

  By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - Feb 06
  On Wednesday, Feb. 1, Agri-Way Partners, L.L.C. of Wayland assumed ownership of Wyman Grain, Inc. at Crawfordsville, previously owned by Tony ...
  

• SEISO announces winter concert series this weekend

  Feb 06
  The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Robert McConnell, will continue its 61st season with a concert series with guest ...
  

• St. Ambrose fall dean’s list

  Feb 06
  St. Ambrose University has released its dean’s list for the fall 2011 term. The following area students are on the list: Spenser Burden, Mt. ...
  

• University of Iowa dean’s list

  Feb 06
  The University of Iowa has released its dean’s list for the 2011 fall semester. The following area students are on the list: Danville: Lindsey ...
  

• Boy Scouts visit Rock Island Arsenal Museum

  Feb 06
  Boy Scout Troop 71 spent the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 exploring the Rock Island Arsenal Museum and grounds. Those who attended are, from ...
  

• RUSS board meets Wednesday

  Feb 06
  The Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) Board of Directors will discuss and consider a request during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, ...
  

• Plans for privatizing Insight are moving along

  Feb 06
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News Plans for privatizing Insight Human Services are moving along, and Thursday morning the board of supervisors ...
  
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  Brooks Taylor wins first place in newspaper contest

  Feb 06
  Mt. Pleasant News Editor Brooks Taylor received the Master Columnist Designation for Daily Division 1 of the Iowa News Association 2012 Better ...
  
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  Medal presentation

  Feb 06
  1st Sgt. Rick Nichols, right in above photo, pins the Army Commendation Medal on the uniform of Capt. Scott Hansen, left in above photo Saturday ...
  
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  Omundson takes over command of 832nd

  Feb 06
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News There was a changing of the guard Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Mt. Pleasant. Capt. Mark A. Omundson,...
  

• New London to vote on school bond tomorrow

  Feb 06
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News On Tuesday, residents of New London Community School District will be heading to the polls to answer one ...
  

• Savings bond gift matures into mother/daughter battle

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 03
  DEAR ABBY: I'm 30 years old and have a close relationship with my mother, but something is bothering me. When I was a little girl, my grandmother ...
  
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  Mystery photo

  Feb 03
  If you can help identify this photo which is dated June 24, 1977 and has “slo-pitch marathon” written on the back, contact Pat White at 319-385-498...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 03
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department CITATIONS Lorenzo Salvador Gonzales Montes, 17, of Mt. Pleasant was cited for driving under suspension and excessive...
  

• ADA sidewalk ordinance to be discussed

  Feb 03
  Mt. Pleasant City Council’s Ordinance Committee will continue its discussion of the ADA sidewalk ordinance during its meeting Thursday, Feb. 9, at ...
  
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  Continued vandalism at MP library frustrates director

  Feb 03
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News Gayle Trede has seen enough. The Mt. Pleasant Library director has seen disruptive behavior and vandalism, ...
  

• Fellowship Cup receives the 'call from the Hall'

  Feb 03
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News The Fellowship Cup has been recognized for its volunteer service, and later this month will be inducted into ...
  

• Three men arrested, charged with marijuana-related offense

  Feb 03
  Three men had a rude awakening yesterday; the Mt. Pleasant Police Department executed a search warrant that led to each of the men being criminally...
  
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  Gibbs selected for honor choir

  Feb 03
  Zach Gibbs, left, an eighth grader at WACO, has been selected by taped audition as a participant of the Middle Level Boys Honor Choir for the ...
  

• Groundhog breakfast held on Sunday

  Feb 03
  Trenton United Methhodist Church is celebrating the fact that winter is half done by having a groundhog breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 5. Organizers ...
  

• Sugar Creek MYF  holds Souper Bowl Sundae meal

  Feb 03
  On Sunday, Feb. 5 beginning at noon, Sugar Creek Menoninte Youth Fellowship will be holding its annual “Souper Bowl Sundae” meal at the church ...
  

• No more big, heavy, highlighted Bible?

  By REGAN STOOPS, First ... - Feb 03
  Technology has done a disservice to my Bibles. I look behind my desk in my office at church to see 17 different Bibles on a bookshelf staring at ...
  

• Dunn honored academically

  Feb 03
  Amanda Elizabeth Dunn of Mt. Pleasant has been named to the Fall 2011 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs list at Truman State ...
  

• New London Community Middle School honor rolls

  Feb 03
  Quarter 2 High honors – 3.85+ GPA 8th grade: Brandi L. Allen, Josten E. Boyer, Morgan P. Christner, Riley T. Grogan, Frances K. Johnson, Austin T. ...
  

• Area lunch menus

  Feb 03
  Note: All meals served with milk. Mt. Pleasant Community Schools MONDAY: Feb. 6: NO SCHOOL TUESDAY: Feb. 7: Breaded chicken/bun, lettuce salad/ranc...
  

• Bride wants to keep friend's lecherous husband off guest list

  Feb 03
  DEAR ABBY: Over the years I've stayed in touch with my childhood best friend, "Claire." We talk a few times a year and I attended her wedding 10 ...
  

• Henry County Sheriff's report

  Feb 02
  Slick roads cause car to roll Sarah Whittaker of Stronghurst, Ill., rolled her 2003 Kia Sorento due to icy road conditions. The incident occurred ...
  

• Chronic disease self-care group to meet Feb. 14

  Feb 02
  The Henry County Health Center will be holding a free educational event for individuals with a chronic disease on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. in ...
  

• Blue Zone Project Awareness Week kicks off

  Feb 02
  Mt. Pleasant kicked off their Blue Zones Project Awareness Week yesterday, and invites all area businesses to participate with a Blue Zones ...
  
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  WACO Quiz Bowl team excited for season

  Feb 02
  The WACO Quiz Bowl team is excited about its prospects this season, as it has six returning members and a dozen new members. The academic competiti...
  

• Congregate Meals

  Feb 02
  Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging offers meals to seniors aged 60 and over on a contribution basis, regardless of income. Reservations required. ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 02
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department CITATIONS Alfred Dunigan, no age or address listed, was cited for driving under suspension. INVESTIGATIONS An ...
  

• Democratic candidate forum

  Feb 02
  The Henry County Democratic Party will be hosting an Iowa Senate District 42 candidate forum Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Pleasant ...
  
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  One good turn deserves another

  Feb 02
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News “Now it’s my turn to repay Deana by helping Flynn and her family,” stated Heather Hummell. She is having a ...
  

• Music and motion combine Saturday during annual show choir invite

  Feb 02
  High energy, flashy dancing and beautiful music will combine together on Saturday, Feb. 4, for the Mt. Pleasant High School “Music InMotion” Show ...
  

• Masonic Lodge building in Wayland will be demolished

  Feb 02
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND — The Masonic Lodge in Wayland will finally be demolished. Wednesday night, the Wayland City Council ...
  

• MP gains percentage, rises two places in Blue Zone standings

  Feb 02
  Mt. Pleasant has recently climbed two places to 31st on the Blue Zones Community Scoreboard. Nearly a month ago Mt. Pleasant was ranked 33rd. Along...
  
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  Mystery photo results

  Feb 02
  This photo is of the members of the original Draft Board, the year remains unknown. Research indicates that those photographed are, from left, ...
  

• Court log

  Feb 02
  TICKETS PAID Christopher David Amburn, 24, New London, failure to obey a stop sign, $195. Dana Ann Plonka, 47, St. Louis, Mo., speed, $222. DISTRIC...
  

• Loebsack aide will visit Mt. Pleasant Feb. 15

  Feb 01
  Jared Hershberger, Congressman Dave Loebsack’s district representative for southeast Iowa, will be at the Mt. Pleasant City Hall Wednesday, Feb. ...
  
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  Learning the trade

  Feb 01
  Tyler Parker, center, uses a drill to secure a hinge under the supervision of Nicholas Finley, right, while Greg Johnson, left, looks on. Parker ...
  

• Trades program teaches skills, hands-on and helps non-profits

  Feb 01
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News Saws are whirring and hammers pounding in Mt. Pleasant as members of a Burlington-based program, formerly ...
  

• Comprehensive financial report shows MPCSD had a good year

  Feb 01
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News All things considered, it was a good year financially for the Mt. Pleasant Community School District. That good ...
  

• Supervisors award county sanitation contract to Prottsman Sanitation

  Feb 01
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News Henry County’s solid waste collection will be switching to Prottsman Sanitation, though when is still up in ...
  

• Phone scam reported

  Feb 01
  The Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious phone call on Saturday, Jan. 28. A local resident received a call stating that ...
  

• Court log

  Feb 01
  MAGISTRATE COURT Michael Anthony Earp, 40, Mt. Pleasant, violation of a no contact order, four days in jail less credit for time already earned, ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Feb 01
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department CITATIONS Jennifer Jo Krieger, 38, of Mt. Pleasant was cited for speed, Jan. 31. Barbara Joann Whitten, 39, of ...
  

• Care providers show respect by using a patient's name

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Feb 01
  DEAR ABBY: "She Has a Name in Georgia" (Dec. 2) complained that the care staff at the assisted living community where her mother lives calls her ...
  

• Program presents African American history in Iowa

  Feb 01
  The Mt. Pleasant Public Library will be hosting the presentation “Outside In: African American History In Iowa” by Dr. Hal Chase, emeritus ...
  

• Polishville events announced 

  Feb 01
  Polishville Community Center has announced two dances for this month. The first dance will be Sunday, Feb. 5, with Goodman/Anders of North English ...
  
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  Hoenig accepted to saving program

  Feb 01
  Morgan Hoenig of Mt. Pleasant was one of 25 beginning farmers accepted into Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Savings Incentive Program. The Savings ...
  

• The Arc of Jefferson and Nearby Counties meets

  Feb 01
  The Board of Directors of The Arc of Jefferson and Nearby Counties met recently in the Community Room of the First United Methodist Church in ...
  

• Kirkwood announces dean’s list

  Feb 01
  Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2011 Semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or ...
  

• Hillsboro Library news

  Feb 01
  On Monday, Jan. 23, Hillsboro area children and their parents stopped by the Hillsboro Public Library and learned some quick facts on local birds ...
  

• Crawfordsville News

  By BILLIE JO ROSE, ... - Feb 01
  The Crawfordsville Lions Club met Monday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Crawfordsville Community Room with 16 members present. Lion President Scott ...
  

• Woman in love with fiance's twin is in double trouble

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jan 31
  DEAR ABBY: I am 26 and have been dating "Mike" for four years. We met in our senior year of college and recently became engaged. I'm looking ...
  

• Board of adjustment meets tomorrow

  Jan 31
  Mt. Pleasant’s Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on a request by Dwight Messer during its regular meeting Wednesday at 5 p.m. in ...
  
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  Birds of a feather...

  Jan 31
  Hundreds of geese could be seen in the recent week congregating on the Skunk River at Oakland Mills. The mild winter weather evidently has the ...
  
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  Angling for a bite

  Jan 31
  This winter (or what winter?), weather has been pleasant enough that there has been more fishing from the shore than ice fishing. Here a fisherman ...
  

• Lincoln gives the order, Iowa responds

  Jan 31
  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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  Relay for Life kicks off, teams needed

  Jan 31
  By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News Relay for Life officially kicked-off fundraising and organizing for the 2012 June event last night with a ...
  

• Scholarship offered to MPCHS seniors

  Jan 31
  Shelter Insurance Scholarship by Steve Engberg’s agency is offering three scholarships for $2,000 each to Mt. Pleasant Community High School ...
  

• IWC students to bus tables to raise funds for Rwanda service trip

  Jan 31
  A group of Iowa Wesleyan College students will be volunteering to bus tables at the Mt. Pleasant Pizza Ranch, in exchange for the tips that will ...
  

• Farming conference to be held in March

  Jan 31
  Crooked Creek Christian Camp is hosting an event titled Exploring Foods and Farming Conference; The Myth of Sustainability on March 2 and 3. This ...
  

• Court log

  Jan 31
  TICKETS PAID Mathew Brandon Manning, 31, Vinton, speed, $114. Antonio Torres, 57, Mt. Pleasant, no valid driver’s license, court appearance ...
  

• Kevin ‘scores’ 100 on the thermometer

  By LOVINA EICHER, the ... - Jan 31
  Last Monday it was rainy and warm and now this week we have snow and cold again. Kevin, 6, is home from school today. He has been running a fever ...
  

• Wayland Area News

  By JUDITH HUEHOLT, ... - Jan 31
  The Wayland Lions Club held their regular January meeting on Jan. 17 at the Wayland Community Center with nine members present. President Carol ...
  

• Weigert named to dean’s list

  Jan 31
  Shaylee Weigert of Mt. Pleasant was named to Buena Vista University’s Online Graduate and Professional Studies dean’s list for terms one and two. ...
  

• SCC dean's list

  Jan 31
  Southeastern Community College has released its fall semester 2011 dean’s list. In order to qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Jan 30
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department CITATIONS Cindy Ann Case, 38, of Burlington was cited for driving under suspension and excessive speed, Jan. ...
  

• Henry County Sheriff's weekend report

  Jan 30
  Deer strikes truck A car accident involving a deer in the 1400 grid of Franklin Avenue was investigated at approximately 4 a.m., Jan. 26. Stewart ...
  

• Committee to review sign applications

  Jan 30
  Members of the Mt. Pleasant Community Development Committee will review a sign permit application for Iglesia Christiana at 104 N. Main St., ...
  

• Lockridge woman sentenced to 84 months in prison on federal meth charge

  Jan 30
  DAVENPORT — A Lockridge woman was sentenced to prison Jan. 26 on felony charges of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute metamphetamine. Pamela ...
  
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  Volunteer of the Year

  Jan 30
  Chiropractor Corey Ellerbroek, center, of Cox Chiropractic received the Chamber Alliance Volunteer of the Year award at the Mt. Pleasant Area ...
  
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  Legislative briefing

  Jan 30
  Mt. Pleasant Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Roederer, right, talks with state represenatives, from left, Mark Lofgren, R-Muscatine, Dennis ...
  

• Legislators welcome new atmosphere in Des Moines

  Jan 30
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News Let’s all be friends. While the above should not be confused as the official slogan of the 2012 session of the ...
  

• Emailed photo of ailing mom is reason to restrict visitors

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jan 30
  DEAR ABBY: Recently my 80-year-old mother was admitted to the hospital, gravely ill. She had been undergoing chemotherapy and caught double ...
  

• Card players to hold party 

  Jan 30
  Card players will be gathering for an afternoon of socializing and card playing at St. Alphonsus Church in Mt. Pleasant from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. ...
  

• Higginbotham named to dean’s list

  Jan 30
  Alexander Higginbotham of Swedesburg has been named to the Coe College dean’s list for the fall 2011 term. Higginbotham is the son of James and ...
  

• Hooley named to fall dean’s list

  Jan 30
  Todd Hooley, of Wayland was named to the Eastern Mennonite University fall dean’s list. He is currently a senior. To qualify for the dean’s list a ...
  

• Southeast Iowa Luncheon announced

  Jan 30
  The annual Southeast Iowa Luncheon will be held Feb. 11 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Road, Mesa, Ariz. All residents...
  

• Keosauqua Lions hold soup supper

  Jan 30
  The Keosauqua Lions will hold their annual soup supper and auction on Feb. 10 at the Roberts Memorial Building in Keosauqua. Serving will begin at ...
  

• Poster contest announced

  Jan 30
  Access Energy Cooperative has announced its 2012 Access Energy Poster Contest to increase students’ knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable ...
  
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  Mystery photo

  Jan 27
  This photo is undated but is thought to be from the 1940s and taken in the courthouse. Written on the back it says “Members of Draft Board ...
  

• Accidents & Crime

  Jan 27
  Mt. Pleasant Police Department CITATIONS Michele Denise Cecchini, 40, of Mt. Pleasant was cited at Henry and Hamlin streets for driving under ...
  

• Sisters' spat is no reason to ruin husband's reunion

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jan 27
  DEAR ABBY: My wife, "Kate," and her sister, "Judy," do not get along, to the point that my wife refuses to be in the same room with her. I have a ...
  

• Courthouse computers will be down

  Jan 27
  Due to maintenance, the computer system in the Henry County Courthouse will be interrupted Feb. 2-3. There will be no access to accounting, real ...
  

• Richard, Elizabeth Garrels chosen Citizens of the Year

  Jan 27
  By BILL GRAY Mt. Pleasant News Lists of accomplishments and lists of honorees were the meat and potatoes of the annual meeting of the Mt. Pleasant ...
  
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  Citizens of the Year

  Jan 27
  Elizabeth, left, and Richard Garrels express their gratitude after being named Mt. Pleasant Citizens of the Year during Thursday night’s Mt. ...
  

• Variance in bids causes county to delay awarding sanitation contract

  Jan 27
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News Although the low bid for Henry County’s permanent solid waste contract came in about $5,000 lower than the ...
  
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  Michael Garmoe to seek Iowa Senate seat

  Jan 27
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News Make it five. The candidate field for Iowa Senate District 42 grew from four to five today as Michael E. ...
  
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  Quarter Maybe More Store to move within a week

  Jan 27
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News The store sign has gone up at the Quarter Maybe More Store’s new location on North Jefferson Street, and ...
  
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  Noon Rotary donates to community gardens

  Jan 27
  John Freeland, president of the Mt. Pleasant Noon Rotary, left, and Melisa Bracht-Wagner, executive director of the Fellowship Cup, right, are ...
  

• PEO Chapter NZ holds meeting

  Jan 27
  Members of Chapter NZ of PEO met at 1 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the home of Connie Pederson with co-hostesses Renee Davis and Lori Alberts Clancy. Preside...
  

• ISU announces  fall Dean’s List

  Jan 27
  Iowa State University has announced its 2011 fall semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average ...
  

• Parson to Person: Don’t just believe, follow

  By STEVEN ZITTERGRUEN, ... - Jan 27
  Early in his work on Earth, according to the Bible, Jesus assembled his core group of followers. They were called the Twelve Disciples. Here’s a ...
  

• HCHC hosts wellness presentation

  Jan 27
  Henry County Health Center will host a wellness presentation on Monday, Jan. 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Att...
  

• Pioneer Cemetery Commission to meet

  Jan 27
  The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet Monday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Henry County Courthouse. The public is welcome to attend.
  

• Area lunch menus

  Jan 27
  Note: All meals served with milk. Mt. Pleasant Community Schools MONDAY: Jan. 30: Grilled chicken/bun, broccoli/cheese, strawberries, romaine ...
  

• High gas prices?

  Jan 26
  According to GasBuddy.com, 2012 began with an average U.S. price of gas at $3.26/gallon. Beginning of the year prices per gallon for the previous ...
  
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  New London to vote Feb. 7 on $3.6M school renovation plan

  Jan 26
  By STEPH TAHTINEN Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON — In just under two weeks, the residents of New London Community School District will be deciding ...
  

• Shipley will 'summer'  in Mt. Pleasant again

  Jan 26
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News Shipley Construction of Burlington will continue to “summer” in Mt. Pleasant. The firm has been awarded the ...
  
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  New ownership?

  Jan 26
  Scott and Amy Lowe of Mt. Pleasant received a $40,000 grant from the City of Mt. Pleasant Wednesday night, contingent upon their purchase of the ...
  

• Major change planned for downtown Mt. Pleasant

  Jan 26
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News “This is probably one of the most important things we’ve done in a long time,” noted Mt. Pleasant Mayor Steve ...
  

• Old letters bring memories best forgotten

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jan 26
  DEAR ABBY: A few days ago I received a large white envelope from a friend I had been close to in high school. "Jen" returned every letter, card ...
  
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  Mystery photo results

  Jan 26
  Not a single call, email or Facebook comment was made on this probable 4-H ceremony photo. The names of the people in the photo as well as the ...
  
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  Body of missing Lockridge man found

  By JULIE JOHNSTON and ... - Jan 26
  LOCKRIDGE — A foot search for Duane Hinkle had barely begun this morning when his body was found within 500 yards of his home. Hinkle, 61, of 3410 ...
  

• January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

  Jan 26
  The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has joined the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) in recognizing January as Cervical Health ...
  

• High levels of MRSA bacteria found in retail meat products

  Jan 26
  Retail pork products in the U.S. have a higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) than previously identified...
  

• Include physical activity and healthy nutrition at work

  Jan 26
  Even the most sincere dedication to a healthier lifestyle can be derailed by the challenges presented by the eight or more hours per day most ...
  

• Great River sibling preparation class

  Jan 26
  Great River Medical Center is offering a sibling preparation class to help children develop realistic expectations about their new baby brother or ...
  

• Learn CPR for infants, children

  Jan 26
  Great River Health Systems is holding a class to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other lifesaving techniques used on infants and ...
  

• Great River diabetes support  group

  Jan 26
  Great River Health Systems’ Diabetes Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Maple Room on the lower level of Great River ...
  

• HCHC offers CPR course

  Jan 26
  Henry County Health Center is offering a CPR course on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Adult, child and ...
  

• Great River diabetes education 

  Jan 26
  The Great River Diabetes Education Program is offering a four-week group diabetes class from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 23. ...
  

• Prize-winning pastimes for gardeners in winter

  By JEAN THOMSON, Master ... - Jan 26
  With perfect timing, many organizations announce their winners during the stretch of winter that keeps us inside: the Golden Globes, the Oscars, ...
  

• Congregate Meals

  Jan 26
  Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging offers meals to seniors aged 60 and over on a contribution basis, regardless of income. Reservations required. ...
  

• Raymer named to  Dean’s List

  Jan 26
  Christopher Raymer of Mt. Pleasant has been named to the fall 2011 Dean’s List at Mt. Mercy University. Students with a semester grade point ...
  

• Maher named to  Dean’s List

  Jan 26
  Megan Maher, Mt. Pleasant, earned a place on the fall 2011 semester Dean’s List at University of Central Missouri. Maher’s academic work earned ...
  

• Stookesberry graduates basic training

  Jan 26
  Air Force Airman Kolter J. Stookesberry graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Stookesberry is the ...
  

•  IWC professor presents piano recital

  Jan 26
  Dr. Joel Brown, professor of music at Iowa Wesleyan College, will present a piano recital on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel ...
  

• Mom is miffed that birthday party was a shopping spree

  By DEAR ABBY - Abigail ... - Jan 26
  DEAR ABBY: My 12-year-old daughter, "Mandy," was invited to a friend's birthday party along with 12 other girls. They were told to meet at the ...
  

• Birthdays and anniversaries: Jan. 26

  Jan 26
  Happy birthday Rich Garrels Linda Hutchcroft Joan Panos Shaylee Tuttle Happy anniversary None To list a birthday or an anniversary, call 319-385-31...