The Mount Pleasant City offices are closed today. Garbage pickup will be one day later thru the week.
The Mount Pleasant Family Aquatic Center will not be opening on Memorial Day due to construction delays.
Wayland Economic Development and Frontier Restaurant are having a Memorial Day Breakfast today from 6:30 to 9 am. For $10 a person, you get fresh pancakes and eggs, your choice of sausage, bacon, or ham, and your choice of juice, coffee, or milk. WEDC Members will be waiting tables with a share of proceeds and tips going towards West Park Wetlands.
The Van Buren County Memorial Day Services continue today. Today's first service is at 8 am in Sunnyside Cemetery in Milton. There are two services at 9 am- on at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cantril and one at Riverfront Park Amphitheater in Keosauqua. There are also two services at 10 am- one at the Memorial Garden in the Farmington Legion building and on at the Bonaparte Cemetery.
The Winfield American Legion Post 0643 invites everyone to services at 10 am at the Winfield Presbyterian Church. There will then be services in the cemetery followed by lunch back at the church. The flags will be taken down at 4 pm and help would be appreciated.
Mount Pleasant Memorial Day Service will be held at 10:30 am at the High School. The Highschool band will play. There will also be musical selections by the elementary students. Dr. Steve Titus will give the key note address.
The American Legion Bldg is having a Memorial Day Lunch today from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Adults are $8, ages 5-12 are $4, and ages 4 and under are free.
The Douds Community Center is having a potluck dinner at 6 pm, followed by a Memorial Day Service beginning at 7:15 pm. The service will conclude with the traditional walk to the Des Moines River bridge.
Because of impending weather New London's Memorial Day service will be held at VFW Post 7641, 802 East McKinley at 2 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The public is welcome. Each game sold separately, so you can play as much or as little as you want.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. Tacos, taco salad and walking tacos. $6 each. Dine in or carry out.
The Mt. Pleasant Chamber Alliance is hosting Wings in the Spring event has been cancelled for tonight due to the weather. A reschedule date has not yet been set.
Market on Main has also been cancelled
The monthly meeting of the Dover Historical Society Board will be held at 7 pm at the Dover Museum in New London.
Winfield’s Citywide garage sales will be going on today and Saturday. Times vary.
Denmark is having their Heritage Days today, tomorrow, and Sunday. Events today include Tractor/Gas Engine registration at 7 am, town wide yard sales starting at 8 am, the Historical Society Museum at Farmer's Savings Bank opens at 9:30 am, and Little Mr. and Ms. Heritage Day at 6 pm.
Birmingham is having their homecoming today, tomorrow, and Sunday. There will be a tractor show, car show, parade, home cooked meals, music, tractor pull, kids activities, and more, all in the Birmingham City Park.
The Opera House in Bonaparte is having Breakfast on Main Street today from 7 to 9 am. This is a free will breakfast.
There will be a free will breakfast at the Douds Community Center today from 7 to 10 am. Douds is also having citywide garage sales today opening at 8 am. Douds Legion Auxiliary Garage Sale is having a free will offering on all items.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open today from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Know for sure if your child is in the right car seat today. Visit the Mt. Pleasant police station parking lot for a Car Seat Check from 10 am to 1 pm.If your car seat is deemed unsafe, a limited number of free replacements will be available. Please have your child with you to properly check your car seat.
The Henry County Heritage Center is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm, and other hours by appointment. The Van Allen House is open by appointment only. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. To make an appointment, call 319-385-4983.
The 5th Annual Sharon Norton Memorial Gospel Sing takes place today at the Grace Community Center in the Milton Methodist Church. There will be music, food, fun, and fellowship from 1 to 6 pm. Bring a covered dish to share.
Two screenings of the film Arrangiarsi (Pizza and the Art of Living) will be shown at the Orpheum Theater today at 2 pm and 7 pm. Fifty perccent of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Lord's Cupboard of Jefferson County for their summertime LOAF program. The filmmaker Matteo Troncone will be present for a question and answer session after each showing. Tickets can be purchased at the At Home Store for $10 each. More information as well as a link to the film trailer can be found on the Lord's Cupboard Facebook page.
The Dover Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm through October. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. The Museum’s military era display, ‘What They Brought Back’, has been held over and will be shown June 1st and 2nd, 1-4 p.m.
Birmingham is having their homecoming today and tomorrow. There will be a tractor show, car show, parade, home cooked meals, music, tractor pull, kids activities, and more, all in the Birmingham City Park.
The Denmark Heritage Days continue today and tomorrow. Events throughout today include a Breakfast at the Fire Station from 7:30 am to 9 am, town wide yard sales starting at 8 am, a Quilt Show at Church from 9 am to 2 pm, Fire Safety House for kids at 10 am, custom cars and pickups from 10 am to 3 pm, a sidewalk chalk drawing contest from 10 am to 1 pm, pedal tractor pulls starting at 1:30 pm, a live auction starting at 2:30 pm, a Bill Riley Competition at 3:30 pm, and a Pork Lion Meal in Shelter House at 6 pm followed by Live Music by Lonesome Fugitive at 6:30.
The Denmark Heritage Days wrap up today. Events today include Breakfast at Church from 7:30 to 8:30 am, a Ham Ball Dinner at Church from 11 am to 1 pm, and a Cook Off Competition at 12 pm.
The Dover Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm through October. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.The Museum’s military era display, ‘What They Brought Back’, has been held over.
Due to some uncontrollable issues, St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Franklin will be postponing their annual Ice Cream Social that was supposed to take place today. They apologize for the short notice.
Birmingham is having their homecoming today. There will be a tractor show, car show, parade, home cooked meals, music, tractor pull, kids activities, and more, all in the Birmingham City Park.
The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet at 1:00 in the Conference Room of the Henry County Courthouse. All those interested in the Pioneer Cemeteries of Henry County are welcome to attend.
A Crawfordsville Community blood drive will be hosted from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm today inside the United Church of Crawfordsville in the Fellowship Hall. To donate, please contact David Jewell at (319) 931-2044 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 279 to locate the drive.
Wings in the Spring has been rescheduled for tonight from 6-8 pm in Mt.Pleasant's Central Park. Come out and enjoy wings and craft beer!
Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The public is welcome. Each game sold separately, so you can play as much or as little as you want.
There will be no community meal today at the Fellowship Cup. Card players still welcome.
The New London VFW serves up tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site's Wednesday hours are 1 pm to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Alive After Five is meeting at Iowa State Extension and Outreach tonight from 5 to 7 pm. The Henry County Cattlemen will be grilling ribeye sandwiches so come hungry!
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 4 to 6 on today in McMillan Park under the Wright Pavillion.
The flashing light located at Marion and West Washington Street will be changing to a stop light today.
The Wayland Lions Club is having a blood drive today from 1:30 to 6:30 pm in the Community Center.
Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone has a garage and bake sale this weekend. All donations except tvs and computers will be accepted from 1 to 6 pm at the Shelter House at Salem square.
The 65th annual Rotary BBQ is tonight from 5 to 7 pm at the IWU Student Union. Eat-in, carry-out or drive-up is available. Turkey tenderloin dinner is $10, pork chop dinner is $10 and a child's dinner is $5. Dinner includes corn, coleslaw, a roll and vanilla ice cream.
The City of Wayland is having Spring Clean Up today. Items must be out by 7 am. This day is also a regular garbage pickup day. You must keep your recycling and wemiga waste bags separated from spring clean up items and empty cardboard boxes must be broken down for recycling. Please separate trash from metal items when placing at curbside.
Salem is having city wide garage sales today from 8 am to 5 pm and tomorrow from 8 am to 2 pm. There are no maps this year, so watch out for signs as you drive around and check out all the great deals!
Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone has a garage and bake sale at the Shelter House at the Salem square from 8 am to 5 pm. They are also serving breakfast and lunch.
Today is the deadline to RSVP for the Lutheran Women's Missionary League's Paint for a Purpose tomorrow at 1 pm in the Faith Lutheran Church. Refreshments will be provided. The class size is limited to 30 people. To RSVP, contact Jan Lange at 319-931-0852. All materials and instruction will be provided. There is a suggested donation of $30 to The Alzheimer's Association.
Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone has a garage and bake sale today from 8 am to 2 pm at the Shelter House at the Salem square. There's a bag sale all day, Fill a bag with clothes and only pay $5. Plus they are serving breakfast and lunch.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 8:30 to 11 am at McMillan Park under the Wright Pavilion.
Salem is having city wide garage sales today from 8 am to 2 pm. There are no maps this year so watch for signs, drive around, and check out all the great deals!
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Thank You Is NOT Enough is hosting our 3rd annual Ride and Benefit for our Service Men and Women at The Moose in Mt. Pleasant. It will BEGIN and END at The Moose. Public is welcome. If you do not ride a motorcycle you can drive a car, truck or anything street legal on our route. $15 for single and $20 for couple. Registration begins at 830 and kickstands up at 1030 with a parade on Washington Street, throwing out candy on the south side between the Fire Station and the Police Station, ONLY (parade at approx. 1035.) Some of our service people will be honored with a Quilt of Valor at around 4:30pm. The live auction is at 5pm. Everyone welcome.
The Thank You Crew
The Dover Museum in New London is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. There is no charge and the facility is handicap accessible.
The Henry County Heritage Center is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm, and other hours by appointment. The Van Allen House is open by appointment only. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. To make an appointment, call 319-385-4983.
There's a Fishing Derby from 1 to 3 pm at Oakland Mils Conservation Park, for youth 5 to 12. Its sponsored by Optimist Club of Henry County and is helped by Youth for Christ. Tackle and bait will be furnished. There will be many prizes. Help is available. If parents aren't available, there must be a signed release.
The Dover Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm through October. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
The second summer concert of the Burlington Municipal Band is today at 7:30 PM in the Crapo Park band shell. The concert will be the annual "Teddy Bear's Picnic" concert and kids of all ages are encouraged to bring a teddy bear or favorite stuffed toy and to march in the Teddy Bear Parade! The conductor will be Mt. Pleasant Middle School band director Adam Creager. Like all Burlington Muni Band concerts this concert is free of charge. You can bring a lawn chair or a blanket or sit on provided benches.
Henry County Engineers Office announces a bridge replacement project starting this week. Salem Road (J-20), east of Lowell, between Perkins Road and Quincy Avenue, will be closed for bridge construction. There will be a marked detour route. Weather permitting the project will be completed in approximately five months. Questions can be answered at 319 385-0762.
Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The public is welcome. Each game sold separately, so you can play as much or as little as you want.
The Keosaqua Farmers Market will be held today from 4 to 6 pm in the Keosaqua City Park.
Market on Main takes place in Mt. Pleasant Central Park every Tuesday night through September from 4:30-6:30 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. Tacos, taco salad and walking tacos. $6 each. Dine in or carry out.
Everyone is invited to join the Mt. Pleasant Community Band. They will be having a rehearsal tonight for the concert on the 13th. All rehearsals are held in the Mt. Pleasant Middle School Music Room at 7pm. Please use the double doors on the northeast side of the building. Don't worry if you can't make it to every rehearsal and concert, just play as much as you would like. If you have questions or need to borrow an instrument, contact Adam Creager at 319-931-6315 or adam.creager@mtpcsd.org.
The community meal will be a fish fry hosted by First Baptist Church. They will also have coleslaw, green beans, and dessert.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site's Wednesday hours are 1 pm to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 4 to 6 pm today in McMillan Park under the Wright Pavillion.
Join the Henry County Master Gardeners for a Pollinator Walk starting at the home of HCMG Dick Young, 1633 170th St in Mt. Pleasant on June 13th starting at 6 pm. Ideas will be shared on how you can provide habitats for pollinators whether you have a large area to work with or just a very small space. Reservations are requested by today and can be made by calling the Henry County Extension office at 319-385-8126.
Senator Chuck Grassley will hold traveling office hours across Iowa throughout June and July. While Grassley will not be present, his regional directors will be available to answer any questions. The schedule for today in local counties is as follows: Washington County at the Riverside City Hall in the Riverboat Room from 9 to 10 am and Keokuk County at the Keokuk County Extension Office in Ste. A in Sigourney.
The Mt. Pleasant Community Band is having a concert tonight at 7 pm in Central Park Square.
KILJ's email and website provider will be performing an update from 5 to approximately 9 pm. At that time, our website and email will have minimal service. We thank you for your patience.
Today is the deadline to register for the morning classes of the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm spring field day on June 20. Three Soil and Water Management credits can be earned at a 9 am session, featuring edge-of-field nitrate reduction practices, and adapting prairie strips across Iowa. The morning CCA session will include a combination of classroom sessions and field demonstrations. The fee for the morning CCA session is $50, which includes lunch. Register at isuext.typeform.com/to/yivcsb, or by calling the ISU Extension and Outreach Washington County office at 319-653-4811. The Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm is located at 3115 Louisa-Washington Road, Crawfordsville, Iowa. To reach the farm, follow U.S. Highway 218 one and 3/4 of a mile south of Crawfordsville, then two miles east on County Road G-62, then 3/4 of a mile north. Signs will be posted near the farm. For more information, contact ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomists Rebecca Vittetoe at 319-653-4811, Virgil Schmitt at 563-263-5701, or Josh Michel at 319-523-2371.
Mount Pleasant's Main Street between Washington and Clay will be closed starting at 4 pm for the Car Cruise. Also, the south half of the city parking lot behind Two Rivers Bank will be closed starting at 4 pm, also for the Car Cruise.
Henry County Health Center is hosting a community blood drive from 11 am to 2 pm today inside the Health Education Center. To donate, please contact the Blood Center at 800-747-5401 ext. 1281 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 1851 to locate the drive.
In honor of Father's Day, Mark Kimzey and the Kimzey Funeral Home bring you a special Music and the Spoken Word program "Joys of Fatherhood" starting at 3 pm on 105.5 FM.
The Longest Day of Bridge, to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association, will be held Monday, June 17. Anyone who would like to play in one, two or three of the sessions can call Lee Bradley at 931-0671.
Join the Villages of Van Buren for the 19th annual Fly Van Buren! The Fly-In breakfast will be held at the Keosauqua Municipal Airport today from 7–10 am. This year, there is a special open house for the NEW Keosauqua Municipal Airport Hangar! The Keosauqua Lions Club will be serving an all-you-can-eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 7-10 am. Adults $7, Children ages 5-10 are $4, and children 4 and under eat free. Rain or shine. All pilots are invited to Fly-In for a FREE breakfast! The Ottumwa Radio-Control Flyers will be demonstrating their flying skills with remote control airplanes. Indian Hills Aviation Department will be on site with information about pursuing an exciting career in Aviation and have free styrofoam gliders for the kids. Air Evac helicopter will be on display. There will be door prize drawings for 2 Airplane Rides (to be scheduled at a later date.) All children under 12 will receive a coupon for a free small ice cream cone from Misty’s Malt Shop in Keosauqua. There will be fun games and prizes for the kids. There is no admission fee for the Fly-In, so bring the family and your lawn chairs! For more information visit www.villagesofvanburen.com.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 8:30 to 11 am at McMillan Park under the Wright Pavilion.
Swedeseburg and Olds are having the S.O. Fun Day today from 9 am to 12 pm! From 9 to 10:30 am, they will have kids crafts and activities, including face painting and bike decorating, at the Olds Church of Christ. At 10:30 am, the fun run/walk/bike ride starts, and the wagon ride leaves for Swedesburg. From 10:30 am to 12 pm there will be outdoor games, an obstacle course, bounce house, and more at the Swedesburg Parish Hall! They will have a light lunch, and then wagon/hay rack rides will be provided back to Olds.
The 2nd Annual Franklin Car Show and Tractor Show (new this year) and Craft/Vendor Show takes place today from 9 am to 2 pm! Registration for the car and tractor show is from 9 to 11. Judging will be done by 1 pm and awards will be at 1:30. Pre sign up is $15 per vehicle, which include a T-shirt - day of is $20 per vehicle. If you have nay questions reach out to Angie Bell (car and tractor show) at 319-371-5862 or Lori Gallerick (craft/vendor show) at 319-470-0529.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Planning Team is hosting a Perk Up Your Team Registration Event today from 10:30 am until noon at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Burlington.
The Longest Day of Bridge, to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association, will be held Monday, June 17. Anyone who would like to play in one, two or three of the sessions can call Lee Bradley at 931-0671.
The Dover Museum in New London is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. There is no charge and the facility is handicap accessible.
The Henry County Heritage Center is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm, and other hours by appointment. The Van Allen House is open by appointment only. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. To make an appointment, call 319-385-4983.
Learn about the history of the telephone and telephone operators in a free presentation by Chris Ricciotti, curator of the Rockland, Maryland Telephone Museum. His program, “Weavers of Speech”, will be given today at 2 pm at the Henry County Museum, 203 North White Street in Mount Pleasant. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm that day. In honor of Iowa Museum Week, all attendees will receive a vintage Mt. Pleasant “Our Town” coffee mug. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 319-385-4983.
The Dover Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm through October. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
The third concert of the Burlington Municipal Band’s summer concert series will be conducted by West Burlington High School band director Mark Eveleth at 7:30 PM in the Crapo Park band shell. Bassoonist Carmen Lachnitt and trumpeter Derrick Murphy will be soloists and the concert will feature a variety of musical styles including traditional marches, show tunes, and jazz classics. Like all of the band’s summer concerts, the concert will be free of charge. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket or sit on provided benches.
The Longest Day of Bridge, to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association, will be held Monday, June 17. Anyone who would like to play in one, two or three of the sessions can call Lee Bradley at 931-0671.
Henry County Health Center invites all individuals with a chronic disease to join them for a free program. The group will meet at Hy-Vee in Mt. Pleasant for a grocery store tour today from 2 to 3 pm. Meet in the entryway just a few minutes before 2 for a general tour that will be geared towards the best choices for individuals with diabetes. The public is invited to attend this free program. For more information, contact HCHC’s Diabetes Education Department at 319-385-6518.
Senator Chuck Grassley will hold traveling office hours across Iowa throughout June and July. While Grassley will not be present, his regional directors will be available to answer any questions. The schedule for today in local counties is as follows: Jefferson County at the Jefferson County Courthouse in the Downstairs Meeting Room from 8:30 to 9:30 am in Fairfield, Henry County at the Henry County Courthouse in the 2nd floor Conference Room from 10:30 to 11:30 am in Mt. Pleasant, and Muscatine County at the Musser Public Library in Meeting Room 316 from 1 to 2 pm in Muscatine.
Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The public is welcome. Each game sold separately, so you can play as much or as little as you want.
The Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on at 3.30 pm at the District office located at 709 S. Iris St., Mt. Pleasant. These meetings are open to the public.
The Lockridge Fire and Rescue is hosting a blood drive at the Lockridge senior site from 3:30 to 7:30 pm.
The Keosaqua Farmers Market will be held today from 4 to 6 pm in the Keosaqua City Park.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. Tacos, taco salad and walking tacos. $6 each. Dine in or carry out.
There will be a blood drive today in the Houghton Knights of Columbus Club Rooms from 3 to 6:30 pm. To schedule an appointment call Jo Shannon at 319-470-0466 or go online to www.bloodcenterimpact.org. All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a $10 gift card to Amazon.com, Casey's General Store, Dairy Queen, or Domino's!
Market on Main takes place in Mt. Pleasant Central Park every Tuesday night through September from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Everyone is invited to join the Mt. Pleasant Community Band. They will be having a rehearsal tonight for the concert on the 20th. All rehearsals are held in the Mt. Pleasant Middle School Music Room at 7pm. Please use the double doors on the northeast side of the building. Don't worry if you can't make it to every rehearsal and concert, just play as much as you would like. If you have questions or need to borrow an instrument, contact Adam Creager at 319-931-6315 or adam.creager@mtpcsd.org.
The community meal at the Fellowship Cup today will be: grilled hot dogs with toppings, potato salad, green beans and dessert.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site's Wednesday hours are 1 pm to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 4 to 6 pm today in McMillan Park under the Wright Pavillion.
The Winfield Clinic Open House will be held today from 4:30 to 6 pm. The open house will be hosted at the Winfield Clinic by Henry County Health Center.
The New London VFW serves up tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.
Farmers and farm businesses in southeastern Iowa can learn about the latest crop production research and trends during the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm spring field day today. Registration starts at 12:30, and the tour starts at 1 pm, with a 'Farm and Crop Update by Myron Rees, farm superintendent. The afternoon tours are free and open to the public. Certified Crop Adviser credits are available during the afternoon tour. The Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm is located at 3115 Louisa-Washington Road in Crawfordsville. To reach the farm, follow US Highway 218 one and 3/4 of a mile south of Crawfordsville, then two miles east on County Road G-62, then 3/4 of a mile north. Signs will be posted near the farm. For more information, contact ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomists Rebecca Vittetoe at 319-653-4811, Virgil Schmitt at 563-263-5701, or Josh Michel at 319-523-2371.
The Mt. Pleasant Community Band is having a concert tonight at 7 pm in Central Park Square.
The Lee County Pork Producers are having Pork in the Park in West Point from 11 am to 1 pm. The public is invited to attend.
Main Street's Music on Main is having Agriculture Night in Central Park tonight from 6 to 9 pm. There will be live music performed by The Boys. Food and beverages will be available, and there will be prizes and games!
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 8:30 to 11 am at McMillan Park under the Wright Pavilion.
Congressman Dave Loebsack will continue his Coffee with your Congressman tour with stops in Washington, Mt. Pleasant and Keosauqua
Washington-10:30am, Hy-Vee, 528 South Highway 1
Mt. Pleasant-12:15pm, Hy-Vee, 1700 East Washington Street
Keosauqua-2:00pm, Riverbend Pizza and Steakhouse, 603 1st Street
The Dover Museum in New London is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. There is no charge and the facility is handicap accessible.
The Henry County Heritage Center is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm, and other hours by appointment. The Van Allen House is open by appointment only. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. To make an appointment, call 319-385-4983.
New London VFW Post 7641 will be serving liver & onions or pork loin today from 5 to 7:30 pm. Sides are mashed potatoes, corn, roll & butter. Music by Jim & Michael will follow.
Tonight there is Music on Main for Ag Night in downtown Mt. Pleasant from 6 to 9 pm.
Wellspring E Free Church will be hosting Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School June 23rd - June 27 starting at 6 pm each night. Online registration is available at www.wellspringefree.com. All children ages 4 Years old (6/23/2019) thru entering 6th Grade are welcome.
The Dover Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm through October. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
American Legion Bob Tribby Post 58 Mount Pleasant will be hosting a 100th Anniversary Celebration, honoring the founding of the American Legion. This free program begins at 2 pm at the Veterans Hall, 103 South Jackson Street, Mount Pleasant. All eight past and present Henry County American Legion posts will be recognized, historical memorabilia will be displayed, and refreshments served.
Everyone in Southeast Iowa is invited to a Celebration of Community and Farewell Reception with Steve and Sara Titus from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall of the Howe Student Activity Center on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University. A brief program will begin at 5:00 p.m.
The Wayland Clinic Open House will be held at the Wayland Community Center today from 4:30 to 6 pm. This event is being hosted by the Wayland Economic Development Group.
Wellspring E Free Church will be hosting Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School June 23rd - June 27 starting at 6 pm each night. Online registration is available at www.wellspringefree.com. All children ages 4 years old (6/23/2019) thru entering 6th Grade are welcome.
Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The public is welcome. Each game sold separately, so you can play as much or as little as you want.
The Keosaqua Farmers Market will be held today from 4 to 6 pm in the Keosaqua City Park.
Market on Main takes place in Mt. Pleasant Central Park every Tuesday night through September from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Lee County will host an Emerald Ash Borer Identification Walk today from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The walk will begin at 5:30 pm at the Lee County Extension Office, 414 North Main Street in Donnellson. This event is free and open to all homeowners or people who are interested in learning more about Emerald Ash Borer. To register for this event please contact Whitney Weisinger at 319-835-5116 or weisinge@iastate.edu.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. Tacos, taco salad and walking tacos. $6 each. Dine in or carry out.
The annual midsummer celebration in Swedesburg will be held at the Parish Hall at 6:30 pm. The music will be provided by a quintet from Sweden. The public is invited. No charge.
Wellspring E Free Church will be hosting Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School June 23rd - June 27 starting at 6 pm each night. Online registration is available at www.wellspringefree.com. All children ages 4 Years old (6/23/2019) thru entering 6th Grade are welcome.
Everyone is invited to join the Mt. Pleasant Community Band. They will be having a rehearsal tonight for the concert on the 27th. All rehearsals are held in the Mt. Pleasant Middle School Music Room at 7pm. Please use the double doors on the northeast side of the building. Don't worry if you can't make it to every rehearsal and concert, just play as much as you would like. If you have questions or need to borrow an instrument, contact Adam Creager at 319-931-6315 or adam.creager@mtpcsd.org.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site's Wednesday hours are 1 pm to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 4 to 6 pm at McMillan Park under the Wright Pavilion.
Wellspring E Free Church will be hosting Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School June 23rd - June 27 starting at 6 pm each night. Online registration is available at www.wellspringefree.com. All children ages 4 Years old (6/23/2019) thru entering 6th Grade are welcome.
Wellspring E Free Church will be hosting Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School June 23rd - June 27 starting at 6 pm each night. Online registration is available at www.wellspringefree.com. All children ages 4 Years old (6/23/2019) thru entering 6th Grade are welcome.
The Mt. Pleasant Community Band is having a concert tonight at 7 pm in Central Park Square.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park and the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 8:30 to 11 am at McMillan Park under the Wright Pavilion.
The New London Old Fashion Fun Day is today from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm! The fun starts off with the Bike Parade at 10:30. At noon, they will announce the prince and princess. There will be food and craft vendors, bingo, corn hole, egg races, tug of war, sack races, three leg races, a cupcake walk, and fire truck water fights. There will be live music from 4 to 9 pm.
The Dover Museum in New London is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. Today is the opening day of their special exhibit, What They Brought Back, showcasing souvenirs military men and women brought back from their tours of duty. Items range from the Civil War, WW I, WW II, Korea, and Vietnam. There is no charge and the facility is handicap accessible.
The Henry County Heritage Center is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm, and other hours by appointment. The Van Allen House is open by appointment only. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. To make an appointment, call 319-385-4983.
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