http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest news stories from Mt Pleasant News. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:47:51 CDT Mon, 21 May 2012 10:47:51 CDT en-us Copyright 2011 Inland Media http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/mps-leslie-taylor-wins-state-title-in-long-jump-at-17-1-1-2/826571?source=rss Emmett Wester is ninth in the shot-put (50-1). Kelsey Phipps and Taylor qualify first and second in 100-meter girls' hurdles. Brandon Moorman of the Panthers qualifies fifth overall in the boys' 110-meter hurdles. http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/mps-leslie-taylor-wins-state-title-in-long-jump-at-17-1-1-2/826571 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:48:04 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/bringing-it-home/826554?source=rss ]]> Madison Roth approaches the final turn on the blue oval Thursday, anchoring the WACO 4x800-meter relay. For more photos and results from the first day of the Iowa High School Boys’ and Girls’ Track Meets, see pages 3 and 4 of today’s News. Be sure to read Monday’s news for a complete recap of the state track meets. http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/bringing-it-home/826554 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:28:33 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/union-block-memories/826550?source=rss ]]> Pictured is a tabletop painted by Pam Geeding of Mt. Pleasant. The table is in the window of the Grace Friend’s Church on the East side of the Mt. Pleasant square. The table is one of 11 painted by local artists that will be auctioned off to raise funds for renovations for the Union Block in June. http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/union-block-memories/826550 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:15:24 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/rite-of-spring/826548?source=rss Mt. Pleasant Utilities will begin its annual hydrant flushing in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday, May 22. The flushing will begin south of town on county road H-46 and proceed north through the city. During this time residents could experience some rusty water. http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/rite-of-spring/826548 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:12:53 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/fund-raisers-schedule-as-relay-for-life-heads-into-final-weeks-of-planning/826546?source=rss With Henry County’s Relay for Life event approaching in about one month, a number of events are scheduled in upcoming days as team fundraisers. The event will be held June 23 at Iowa Wesleyan College. Relay for Life invites volunteers to form teams to raise funds as well as awareness in the fight against cancer. More information about the event is available online at www.relayforlife.org. Upcoming fundraisers ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/fund-raisers-schedule-as-relay-for-life-heads-into-final-weeks-of-planning/826546 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:11:11 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/what-are-your-memories-of-mt-pleasants-union-block-building/826542?source=rss By SALLY Y. HAYES Mt. Pleasant News A bakery, drug store, nail salon, sporting goods store, a billiard hall, a restaurant, a consignment shop and many more businesses have been found in the Union Block building over the years. “What are your memories of the Union Block?” is the question being asked by the Mt. Pleasant Historical Preservation Commission. To share your answer to the question and preserve the past, ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/what-are-your-memories-of-mt-pleasants-union-block-building/826542 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:09:21 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/state-track-update-mt-pleasants-kelsi-phipps-and-leslie-taylor-qualify-first-and-second-respectivel/826541?source=rss Mt. Pleasant's Brandon Moorman is the fifth overall qualifier in the 110-meter hurdle finals. The finals in both races will be Saturday afternoon. http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/state-track-update-mt-pleasants-kelsi-phipps-and-leslie-taylor-qualify-first-and-second-respectivel/826541 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:06:23 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/accidents-crime/826444?source=rss Mt. Pleasant Police Department INVESTIGATIONS A reported theft and destruction/damage/vandalism of property was investigated at South Park, May 17. A reported assault was investigated at Mt. Pleasant High School, May 17. Bowe James Cook, 19, of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested at Walmart and charged with public intoxication/consuming in public, possession of alcohol under the legal age and theft in the fifth degree, ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/accidents-crime/826444 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:24:12 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/mystery-photo/826442?source=rss ]]> This photo is of the 1941-1942 Panther seventh and eighth grade basketball team. Who are the players? Hint: Joe Siverly, coach, is far left in the front row. If you can help identify this photo, contact Pat White at 319-385-4983, email pwhite6024@aol.com, or check out the Henry County Heritage Trust on Facebook. Look for results of this week’s photo in next week’s Mt. Pleasant News. http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/mystery-photo/826442 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:23:11 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/winfield-lions-hold-memorial-day-breakfast/825940?source=rss The Winfield Lions Club will be serving the 34th annual Memorial Day Fly-In Breakfast hosted by Sheldon and Sandy Kongable on Monday, May 28, from 7 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The breakfast is a free will donation and the menu includes biscuits with sausage gravy, egg casserole, fruit, juice, rolls, donuts, milk and coffee. The proceeds from the breakfast help support local projects sponsored by ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/winfield-lions-hold-memorial-day-breakfast/825940 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:38:00 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/area-lunch-menus/825939?source=rss Note: All meals served with milk. Mt. Pleasant Community Schools MONDAY: May 21: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, bread/margarine, fruit TUESDAY: May 22: Taco in a bag, kiwi, broccoli/dip, sherbet WEDNESDAY: May 23: Ham and cheese deli, baked chips, baby carrots/dip, cinnamon apples THURSDAY: May 24: Cook’s choice FRIDAY: May 25: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – NO LUNCH New London Community Schools MONDAY: May 21: SUBourWAY... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/area-lunch-menus/825939 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:37:15 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/hillsboro-news/825935?source=rss Congratulations to Becca Whitaker, daughter of John and Lorrie Whitaker, who graduated from Iowa State University College of Business with a bachelor of science degree in accounting on May 4. She has accepted a position at Cambridge Investment Research in Fairfield. Congratulations to Marshall Stevens, who will graduate from Harmony High School on Sunday, May 20. His family held an open house for his achievements ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/hillsboro-news/825935 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:35:17 CDT news@mpnews.net (KELLY HEITMEIER, Hillsboro correspondent) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/pleasant-point-cemetery-assoc-to-meet/825894?source=rss The annual meeting of the Pleasant Point Cemetery Association will be held at the Pleasant Point Church on Sunday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. All persons having family members interred at Pleasant Point Cemetery are encouraged to attend, participate and give their support, as the responsibility for the care of their loved one’s final resting place continues to be undertaken. http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/pleasant-point-cemetery-assoc-to-meet/825894 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:54:12 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/parson-to-person-advice-to-graduates/825893?source=rss There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven - Eccl. 5:31 As a couple are blessed having children, they discover the truth of this verse as they walk through the different seasons of a toddler, a child, a teenager to a young adult. It might seem like an exaggeration of time that eighteen years can disappear as fast as a sentence. As you stand at the crossroad with your child as a ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/parson-to-person-advice-to-graduates/825893 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:53:15 CDT news@mpnews.net (DAVE FORRESTER, Trenton Missionary Church) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/dad-not-eager-to-celebrate-rival-graduation-parties/825891?source=rss DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced man with a live-in girlfriend I’ll call Donna. Her two boys also live with us. Donna’s older son will graduate from high school this year, and she has planned a party that her mother and other family members will attend from out of state. My daughter, “Sara,” is graduating from the same high school. Sara has shared her concerns with me that Donna’s family won’t care about celebrating ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/dad-not-eager-to-celebrate-rival-graduation-parties/825891 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:52:23 CDT news@mpnews.net (DEAR ABBY - Abigail Van Buren) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/many-possible-stages-await-boomers-looking-for-encore/825735?source=rss DEAR ABBY: “Searching for ‘Me’ in Texas” (March 4) is not alone! A wave of 78 million baby boomers will soon leave 30-plus-year careers and are looking forward to an estimated 20 more years of life. A vast majority of them are looking for meaningful opportunities for the second half of their lives. “Searching” should seek out a non-profit organization for a cause she’s passionate about and offer her skilled ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/many-possible-stages-await-boomers-looking-for-encore/825735 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:42:40 CDT news@mpnews.net (DEAR ABBY - Abigail Van Buren) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/mystery-photo-results/825710?source=rss This photo was taken in downtown Mt. Pleasant on April 30, 1973. The caption reads: “These lovely ‘ladies’ won the top prizes for being “best dressed” (and we use the term loosely) in the annual Dogpatch Days promotion here Saturday. The charmer on the left is Dave Draper, of Montgomery Ward; his friend is Mary Steele, a J.C. Penney employee.” Those who guessed on the photo were: Liz Bankston, Mary White, Linda ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/mystery-photo-results/825710 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:42:41 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/conservation-group-donates-to-mpchs/825709?source=rss ]]> Jim Alderson, left, representing the Friends of Henry County Conservation presented a check for $1100 to High School Principal Todd Liechty, right, for Mt. Pleasant Community High School. The money will be used for a soil erosion/rip-rap and cattail reduction project at the high school pond. The pond at the high school is stocked with fish and has been part of local Eagle Scouts’ projects. The Friends of Henry ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/conservation-group-donates-to-mpchs/825709 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:41:37 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/accidents-crime/825702?source=rss Mt. Pleasant Police Department INVESTIGATIONS A reported theft was investigated at Van Allen Elementary Street, May 16. Douglas Marion Davis, 47, of Lenox was arrested and charged with public intoxication - enhanced with three plus convictions, May 16. MISCELLANEOUS Criminal mischief/vandalism — 700 block of East Henry Street, May 16. Suspicious person/vehicle/activity — 900 block of South Cherry Circle, May ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/accidents-crime/825702 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:35:51 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/food-bank-to-hold-open-house/825693?source=rss The Food Bank of Southern Iowa, which provided 70,695 pounds of food to Henry County locations last year, has announced an open house on May 18 in Ottumwa. The non-profit organization will offer tours and refreshments from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its new warehouse distribution center at 705 W. Main St., Ottumwa. Board members and staff of the Food Bank will be present. Founded in 1983, the Food Bank of Southern Iowa ... http://mt-pleasant-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/food-bank-to-hold-open-house/825693 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:27:51 CDT news@mpnews.net (Staff) News