The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet Monday, October 1st at 1:00 in the Conference Room in the Henry County Courthouse. All those interested in the Pioneer Cemeteries of Henry County are welcome to attend.
Hearth and Home Technologies will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Training Center from 12pm to 3pm.
Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall invites the public to walk-in Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want.
New London City fall clean begins Tuesday, October 2. items for disposal must be placed on the curb by 7 am of the day of your regular trash pickup.
Mt. Pleasant Auxiliary has a meeting today at 1pm for all members! There will be a District Inspection so everyone please come! This is an important meeting for your Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary group.
Market on Main in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
It’s Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School from 5-7 pm. Serving soft shell tacos, walking tacos, super nachos, chips and homemade salsa, cookies, pop and water. Dine in or carry out. Order ahead at 385-8613. The school is located at 1505 E. Washington Street.
Healthy Henry County Communities invites you to join us October 2nd as Miss K’s demonstrates how to cook an entire meal in your crock pot. Learn how to cook a pot roast in the crock pot and get ideas of different ways to use the leftovers. This free workshop will be held at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Cup community room. If interested call 319-385-3242 to sign up. The Fellowship Cup is located at 203 N. Jefferson St. in Mt. Pleasant.
The New London City Council meets in regular session at 6 pm in the City board room.
The main lobby at Henry County Health Center will turn into a snacker’s paradise on Wednesday, October 3rd and Thursday, October 4th. Friends of HCHC welcome The Nutman Company. Over 150 fine quality nuts, chocolates, snack mixes and candies will be available. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the scholarship fund and other Friends of HCHC supported projects around the health center. Hours of the sale are 10 am-4 pm October 3rd and 8 am-2 pm October 4th. The public is invited to attend.
You have a local opportunity to take part in the Healthiest State Walk. Start at the Steam Engine in Mt. Pleasant's Central Park anytime from 11:30 to 12:30 pm and take one or more laps around the square. You an also enjoy healthy lunch options available at local restaurants.
FEMA and FCC will issue WEA and EAS tests. At 1:18 pm, wireless devices will receive a test alert message. Then at around 1:20 pm, all radio stations will air a nationwide EAS test as required by law. This is just a test of software but it is a good time to review your safety procedures for home and work.
The Mt. Pleasant Compost Site is open every Wednesday from 1pm to 6pm.
Mt. Pleasant Chamber members are invited to Wayland State Bank in Mt. Pleasant for Alive After 5. Members, their employees and guests are encouraged to attend this monthly networking event from 5-7 pm.
Mt. Pleasant Iowa Farmers Market is located at McMillian Park under the Wright Family Pavilion. Just off of Locust and Walnut streets. Watch for the signs!! Hours of operation are Wednesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8:30-11 am.
The main lobby at Henry County Health Center will turn into a snacker’s paradise. Friends of HCHC welcome The Nutman Company. Over 150 fine quality nuts, chocolates, snack mixes and candies will be available. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the scholarship fund and other Friends of HCHC supported projects around the health center. Hours of the sale are 8 am-2 pm October 4th. The public is invited to attend.
The Henry County Community will be hosting a Blood Drive at the E3 Center from 2pm to 6pm.
The Lincoln Elementary School is also hosting a Blood Drive in their gym from 3pm to 6pm.
Main Street Pints in the Park and Soup/Chili Challenge will be held in Mt. Pleasant's Central Park from 5-8 pm. $5 to taste the soups and chili's and $15 to taste the beer and soup.chili
The New London Utility Board meets in regular session at 1 pm in the City office.
Iowa Wesleyan University Homecoming activities include: 1-4 pm Harlan Lincoln house Tours 1-4 pm Richard Dutton Art Exhibit in the PEO Gallery 1 pm Lecture in the Chadwick Library regarding the Class of 1919 2 pm Panel on Greek Life at the Library 2 pm Info session on the mentor program and career success in the Howe Center McCurdy Room 3 pm Ribbon cutting for the new Juckette Residence Hall 8:30 pm Boom Night at the Center of Campus 8:30 pm Alumni & Friends gathering in Wesley's Diner in the student union
Milton Fall Festival features fun for the whole family thru Sunday in Milton, Iowa. Bingo, Kiddie Tractor Pull, parade, food, Mud Bog, entertainment and more.
The 67th annual God's Acre Sale at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul will run from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.The HTC Junior class will serve a pork loin dinner made by the Lee County Pork Producers starting at 5 pm. The sale continues tomorrow.
The Mt. Pleasant Compost Site is open every Saturday from 8am to 5pm.
Freewill breakfast served from 7 to 9 am at Opera House in Bonaparte.
1st Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant175th Anniversary Celebration...today there is a luncheon and special guest speaker-The Rev. Carmen Lampe Zeitler. On Sunday worship is at 10:00 am with special speaker The Rev. Kevin Comfort. On Sunday Dinner following in the fellowship hall Reservations needed.
Milton Fall Festival continues in Milton,Iowa. Fun for the whole family.
Iowa Wesleyan Homecoming activities today include the parade at 10 am, Tiger Fan Zone from 11 am to 1 pm at Mapleleaf before the football game starts at 1 pm. Womens Soccer at 1 pm and Mens Soccer at 3 pm both at East lake Park.
Mt. Pleasant Iowa Farmers Market is located at McMillian Park under the Wright Family Pavilion. Just off of Locust and Walnut streets. Watch for the signs!! Hours of operation are Wednesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8:30-11 am.
10 am worship service at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant will feature music by the Iowa Wesleyan Choir.
The 67th God's Acre Sale at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul continues with a grain auction at 12:30 PM. The turkey dinner will be served from 10:30 to 1 pm. Baked goods and homemade candies available in the Country Kitchen.
Son Shine Academy Annual Ice Cream Social from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 910 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant. Serving beef burgers, hot dogs, applesauce, veggies with dip, chips, plus an assortment of desserts and homemade ice cream. Free will donation will be taken. There will be a silent auction featuring several pieces of original artwork created by the students. All proceeds benefit the school's scholarship fund.
Director Kent Lewis will hold open auditions for the murder-mystery farce The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays by Ken Ludwig, on Oct. 7-8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Players Workshop, 1431 Grove St., Burlington. Parts are available for three men who can play ages 25 to 50 and five women who can play mid 20's to late 60's. No preparation or experience is necessary, but a serious time commitment is required.
Absentee voting starts today in the Henry County Auditor's office. the office is open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Faith Lutheran Church will be hosting a Blood Drive in their Fellowship Hall from 3pm to 6pm.
Odd Couples is this year's theme for the Henry County Conservation Night Hike. The hike runs from 6 to 7:30 pm. Start in front of the Oakland Mills Nature Center. All ages are welcome to take part in this fun, educational, not scary event.
Director Kent Lewis will hold open auditions for the murder-mystery farce The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays by Ken Ludwig, on Oct. 7-8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Players Workshop, 1431 Grove St., Burlington. Parts are available for three men who can play ages 25 to 50 and five women who can play mid 20's to late 60's. No preparation or experience is necessary, but a serious time commitment is required.
Southeastern Community College will host College Representative Day from 9:30 to 11 AM in the Loren Walker Arena on the West Burlington Campus. The college fair is free and open to the public.
It’s Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School from 5-7 pm. Serving soft shell tacos, walking tacos, super nachos, chips and homemade salsa, cookies, pop and water. Dine in or carry out. Order ahead at 385-8613. The school is located at 1505 E. Washington Street.
The Henry County Treasurer's Office will open at 8:30 am due to staff training.
The Mt. Pleasant Compost site behind Saunders Park is open Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to pm
Mt. Pleasant Iowa Farmers Market is located at McMillian Park under the Wright Family Pavilion. Just off of Locust and Walnut streets. Watch for the signs!! Hours of operation are Wednesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8:30-11 am.
The community meal at the Fellowship Cup this will be Chili,Crackers, Dessert
Join Henry County Health Center for a Breast Cancer Awareness event! At 5:30 p.m. HCHC will offer a Breast Health Awareness Seminar in the Health Education Center at HCHC. The panel of speakers includes HCHC General Surgeon Dr. Michelle Tansey, HCHC’s Mammography Coordinator, and the Care for Yourself program coordinator. They will talk about breast health and the services HCHC provides. Light refreshments will be served and the public is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 319.385.6124.
Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa is hosting the countywide Scenic Drive Festival. Visitors are encouraged to follow the marked 'Scenic Drive' through Van Buren County and along the Historic Hills Scenic Byway to experience each of the historic Villages. For more details visit www.villagesofvanburen.com.
The Henry SWCD meeting scheduled for October 16th has been changed to today @ 9:00 at the District office located at 709 S. Iris St., Mt. Pleasant.
The Bonaparte Fall Festival will be held at Bonaparte City Park 803 1st St from 9am to 5pm.
First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant is having a rummage and bake sale today from noon to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm. All items are 50 cents unless otherwise marked. Saturday there is a $2 bag sale from 11 am to 1 pm.
The SCC Keokuk Campus Drama Club will host its 8th Annual Zombie Walk. Registration starts at 5 p.m. The contest begins at 6 p.m. with the walk to follow at Estes Park on Fifth and Main Street in Keokuk. The event is free and open to the public, although the Drama Club does accept food pantry items for the local shelter or pet food for the Humane Society.
The Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall presents The Troubadors with Stan Hill and Friends. Come enjoy a fish, chicken or shrimp dinner serving from 5:30 to 8 pm. The music starts around 7 pm. The public is welcome.
Iowa State Marching Band Festival is taking place at in Davenport at Brady Street Stadium. Here are the performance times for area schools that are participating... 10:15 am Central Lee 11:30 am Mediapolis 11:45 am West Burlington 1 pm Mt.Pleasant 1:15 pm Ft. Madison
The Mt. Pleasant compost site behind Saunders Park is open Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm.
First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut Street in Mt. Pleasant, having a rummage sale and bake sale from 11 am to 1 pm. $2 bag sale from 11 am to 1 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market and from 8:30 am to 11 am under Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park. Last one!
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, the Dover Museum in New London will have special window displays and fire related exhibits. From 1-4 p.m., one of the New London fire trucks will be located in the Danville Bank parking lot for kids and grow-ups to inspect. Open hours are 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. No charge.
The 2018 St. Mary's Fall Festival will be held at the Holy Trinity Gym in West Point. The festival begins with Mass at 4 pm at St. Mary's and a taco dinner from 5 pm-8 pm. The auction runs from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. October 14th 8:00am & 5:30pm Masses at St. Mary's Church. The ham dinner is served from 10:30am - 1:00pm. The Live Auction is at 11:00am. There will be Three $500 Cash Raffles, 50/50 Raffles and a Side by Side Raffle.
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place at the Port of Burlington. Registration is from 9-10 am. A ceremony will be held at 10:30 am, and the walk begins at 11 am.
Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa is hosting the countywide Scenic Drive Festival. Visitors are encouraged to follow the marked 'Scenic Drive' through Van Buren County and along the Historic Hills Scenic Byway to experience each of the historic Villages. For more details visit www.villagesofvanburen.com.
The Bonaparte Fall Festival will be held at Bonaparte City Park 803 1st St from 9am to 5pm.
Winfield Fire & Rescue Chili Supper from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Winfield Fire Station.
Midwest Haunted Rails Ghost Train of No Return and the Ghostly trolley runs from 6 to 10:30 pm. Presented by Midwest Central Railroad and Midwest Old Threshers. Enjoy the Haunted Carousel and other activities.
The Thrashers House of Terror is open from 6:30 to 10 pm. Located in McMillan Park in Mt.Pleasant,
The 2018 St. Mary's Fall Festival continues at the Holy Trinity Gym in West Point. Masses at 8 am and 5:30 pm at St. Mary's. The auction resumes at 11:00 am. The auction will continue until all the items are sold. The ham dinner is served from 10:30am - 1:00pm. There will be Three $500 Cash Raffles, 50/50 Raffles and a Side by Side Raffle.
The Dover Museum in New London is open from 1-4 pm. No charge. Come in to see the special window displays and fire related exhibits in recognition of Fire Prevention Week.
Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa is hosting the countywide Scenic Drive Festival. Visitors are encouraged to follow the marked 'Scenic Drive' through Van Buren County and along the Historic Hills Scenic Byway to experience each of the historic Villages. For more details visit www.villagesofvanburen.com.
The Henry County Engineers Office announces a road closure for a box culvert replacement beginning Monday, October 15th for about one month, weather permitting. The project is located on Benton Avenue, south of Merrimac Road.
The Bonaparte Fall Festival will be held at Bonaparte City Park 803 1st St from 9am to 5pm.
Mt. Pleasant Community High School Choral Concert at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church featuring the 9th grade choir, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir.
The Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting a community hayride and party at the parish hall from 4 to 6 pm rain or shine. There will be hot dogs, s'mores and games in addition to the hayrides. In case of rain the fun will be moved indoors.
There will be ribbon cutting and open house at the newly completed Heather Branch Estates at 1011 E Linden Drive, Building Two from 4:00 to 6:30pm with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00pm. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments will be available for you to walk through until 6:30pm.
The Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate forum for Iowa District 83 House seat at 6:00 pm in the Keokuk City Hall (415 Blondeau Street).The forum will include the two candidates for District 83 house seat held by outgoing Representative Jerry Kearns. The candidates are Democrat Jeff Kurtz and Republican Jeff Reichman. The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, with absentee voting to begin Monday, October 8.
Walk-In BINGO every Monday at 6:30 at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall. The Public is welcome.
Mt. Pleasant Middle School Choral Concert at 7 pm at the Middle School.
Lockridge Fire and Rescue are hosting a blood drive at the Lockridge Senior Center October 16th from 3:30 to 7:30.
The Henry County Treasurer's office will close at 3 pm today and will be closed all day Wednesday, October 17 for staff to attend the Statewide Iowa DOT Driver License issuance Conference.
Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge serving tacos every Tuesday – 5 to 7:30pm. Includes tacos, taco salad and walking tacos.$6 each.Dine in or to go.
The Mt. Pleasant Christian School is not serving tacos tonight due to All Bands Night.
All Bands Nights at 7 pm at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex with performances by the 5th grade band, 6th grade marching band, Middle School Marching Band and High School Marching Band.
The Mt. Pleasant compost site is open Wednesday from 1 pm 6 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm.
There will be a Flu Shot Clinic in the Danville Community Building from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
The Henry County Treasurer's Office will be closed for the annual statewide meeting.
The community meal this Wednesday will be provided by New London Presbyterian church. They are going to serve:
Pulled pork sandwich
Baked beans
Chips
Pie and ice cream
The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will meet Wednesday October 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM at East Grove Farms Winery located at 1878 335th Street, Salem, IA. The public is invited.
The Winfield Presbyterian Church is hosting their annual Harvest Supper this coming at 5:00 p.m. They are serving Hamballs, Cheesy Potatoes, Salad Bar, Desserts including homemade pie. The cost is $9.00 for adults; $4.00 for children 5-10; free for under 5.
St. Michael's Annual Spaghetti Supper. 202 East Washington Street Mt. Pleasant. Serving 4:30 - 7:00. Take Out available. Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Drink and Dessert
The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance is hosting a candidate forum with Jason Moats and Joe Mitchell at 7 pm in the IWU social hall.
Early detection is the best protection against breast cancer! today Henry County Health Center invites you to get your 3-D mammogram with no scheduled appointment required. This is for annual routine screening mammograms. Your last mammogram must have occurred at least one year ago, and a physician or advanced practice provider must be designated to receive the report. All you have to do is register in the front lobby. For more information, call 319.385.6158.
The Mt. Pleasant compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm and is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Hoaglin Drive and Yocum Lane.
Winfield Mt. Union Senior Class Can & Bottle Drive from 9 am to noon.
Sponsored by Henry County Heritage Trust....."Chief Black Hawk's Final Resting Place: The History Books are Wrong". A free program and Documentary by Russ Fry at 2:00 pm at the Henry County Heritage Center, 203 North White Street in Mt. Pleasant. Refreshments will be served. Questions? 319-385-4983
6th Annual New London Holiday Stroll Monster Mash 5K Run/Walk. 4 pm registration, 5:30 pm start in the New London City Park. Costume contest before the race.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra opens the Masterworks Series with our fall concert, featureing Great American Composers. Performances will be held at 7:30 PM at the Capitol Theater in Burlington; Sunday, October 21st, 2:00 PM at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa; and again Sunday evening at 6:30 PM in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant. For further information, contact the symphony office at 319.385.6352, email seiso@iw.edu or go to the orchestra’s web site at www.seiso.us.
The Healthy Halloween walk will be held at East Lake Park in Mt. Pleasant from 2-5 pm. The registration is by the tennis courts.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra fall concert series continues featuring the music of Great American Composers. Performances at 2:00 PM at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa; and again at 6:30 PM in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant. For further information, contact the symphony office at 319.385.6352, email seiso@iw.edu or go to the orchestra’s web site at www.seiso.us.
Mt. Pleasant Veterans Club hosts walk in bingo at 6:30 pm every Monday. Each game sold seperately. Play as much or as little as you want.
THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT INVITES YOU TO ITS RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE WEST BURLINGTON CITY HALL, COUNSEL CHAMBERS ROOM, LOCATED AT 122 BROADWAY STREET. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.IAAAPRESTORATION.COM OR CALL JENNIFER BUSARD AT 319-753-7339.
THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT INVITES YOU TO ITS RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE WEST BURLINGTON CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM, LOCATED AT 122 BROADWAY STREET. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.IAAAPRESTORATION.COM OR CALL JENNIFER BUSARD AT 319-753-7339.
Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School from 5-7 pm. Dine in or carry out. Call ahead at 385-8613. Serving soft shell tacos, walking tacos, super nachos, chips and homemade salsa, cookies, pop and water.
And on the other side of town...the Mt. Pleasant Moose serves tacos every Tuesday – 5 to 7:30pm. Includes tacos, taco salad and walking tacos. $6 each. Dine in or to go.
There is a blood drive at Central Lee High School in the gym from 8 am to 11 am.
The Mt. Pleasant compost site is open from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane.
THE STOCKPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ANNUAL FALL SUPPER AT THE CHURCH STARTING AT 5PM TILL EVERY ONE IS FED. TURKEY ,HAM BALLS,MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY,VEGETABLES ,SALADS, DESERT AND BEVERAGES.FREE WILL OFFERING.
The Mt. Pleasant Compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the west end of Yocum Lane.
Join the fun at the Howl-O-Ween parade in Bentonsport at 11 am. Prizes awarded for best owner and dog costume. A free will donation lunch will be served at the shelter house after the awards.
Winfield Community hot dog roast from 4-5:30 pm followed by Trick or Treat from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Tour haunted landmarks with the Fort Madison Ghost Hunt! Registration is at 7pm at the Moose Lodge #671, 624 Avenue G. in Fort Madison.
Walk-in Bingo at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall. Every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game sold seperately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public is welcome.
Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School from 5-7 pm. Carry out or Dine In. Order ahead at 385-8613. Soft shell tacos, walking tacos, super nachos, chips and homemade salsa, cookies, pop and water.
On the other side of t0wn the Mt. Pleasant Moose is serving tacos every Tuesday – 5 to 7:30pm. Includes tacos, taco salad and walking tacos. $6 each. Dine in or to go
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