The Mt. Pleasant City offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage collection will be one day later this week.
Music and the Spoken Word Memorial Day program the Mormon Tabernacle program “The Final Salute. You’ll hear that on KILJ starting at 9 am. Its sponsored by Mark Kimzey and the Kimzey Funeral Home.
Due to state budget cuts, all Judicial Branch offices, including clerk of district court offices and juvenile court services offices, will be closed for Memorial Day and re-open on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
The Mt. Pleasant Memorial Day Observance will be held at 10:30 am at the Mt. Pleasant High School Gym.
New London Memorial Day Observance will be held at 2 p.m. at the New London Veterans Memorial on Main Street. In case of inclement weather the service will be held at VFW Post 7641, 802 E. McKinley.
There will be a Memorial Day Service at the Winfield First Presbyterian Church at 10 am. Following the benediction there will be a wreath placing ceremony at the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery. Everyone is invited back to the church for a meal by the Winfield American Legion Auxiliary.
Milton Lions Club will sponsor a Memorial Day Lunch with full meal and desserts for a free will donation from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Milton American Legion Building.
St. Barnabas Choir Memorial Day Concert 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. St. Barnabas Chapel, 3rd & Chestnuts Streets Montrose, Iowa. Featuring “letters home” and music from the Civil War era. Breakfast will be served from 7:00-9:00 at the Montrose Masonic Lodge, 1st Street. Freewill Donation Appreciated. Proceeds for Central Lee High School Scholarships.
New London Memorial Day Observance will be held at 2 pm at the New London Veterans Memorial on Main Street. In case of inclement weather the service will be held at VFW Post 7641, 802 E. McKinley.
New London’s garbage will not be picked up on Tuesday this week. Garbage pickup will be on Wednesday due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
Keosauqua Farmers Market from 4-6 pm at the Keosauqua City Park.
The Market on Main kickoff event…..Wings in the Spring….hot wings and craft beer being held in Central Park from 5:30-7 pm. Music by Whiskey Friends, $5 gets you wings, $15 wings and craft beer. Market on Main will be that night from 4:30 to 6:30.
New London’s garbage will not be picked up on Tuesday this week. Garbage pickup will be on Wednesday due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
Mt. Pleasant’s garbage pickup is running one day later this week.
The Mt. Pleasant City yard waste collection area is open on Wednesdays from 1-6 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market in Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park from 4-6 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Middle School students are coordinating this year’s Water Walk to raise awareness about the lack of clean water worldwide. Bring a couple of gallon jugs filled with water and join the students on the Mapleleaf track beginning at 6 pm.
There will be a public information meeting for residents of Mt. Union at 6 pm at the Mt. Union Community Building. The Henry County Supervisors will be there to give an update on issues following un-incorporation.
This is the deadline to enter the Henry County Fair Queen contest. Contestants must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age by August 10. Contact Bryce Kelly at 319-316-2705 or Summer Miller at 319-750-6618.
New London’s garbage will not be picked up on Tuesday this week. Garbage pickup will be on Wednesday due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
The Mount Pleasant Family Aquatic Center will be closed May 30th-31st and re-open for the season on June 1st from 1:00-7:00 PM
Bonaparte Farmers Market from 3 pm to 6 pm at 703 First Street.
The Mount Pleasant Family Aquatic Center will be closed May 30th-31st and re-open for the season on June 1st from 1:00-7:00 PM
Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone is asking for tax deductible donations for the Salem Town Wide Garage Sales. The team will have a garage sale and bake sale during the town wides. If you would like to donate an item you may bring it to the Salem Park Shelterhouse from 1-6 pm today.
Louisa County Extension office will hold an open house from 4-7 pm. The office is located at 317 Van Buren Street in Wapello. Field Specialists and Shop Louisa will team up for a Learn & Earn opportunity. Dinner is served from 4:30-6:30 pm and the keynote presentation will be by Extension Interim VP John Lawrence.
Join Koehler Wendt on KILJ-FM and kilj.com tonight as he broadcast the Mt. Pleasant Panther baseball game against Ft. Madison from Maple Leaf Field. Airtime for the broadcast of this 1st game of a Southeast Conference double header is 5:30 pm.
100 Plus Women Who Care, Black Hawk Chapter, will hold its quarterly meeting to determine which non-profit will benefit from this quarter’s contributions. Any women in Henry or the surrounding counties who is not already a member is encourage attend at 5:30 pm at the Union Block in Mt. Pleasant and learn more.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting at 6:30 pm at the Linkin Center in New London to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Geode State Park.
Salem City Wide Garage Sales from 8 am to 5 pm. No maps this year so watch for signs. Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone will have a huge garage and bake sale in the Salem City Park Shelter House both days. Lunch will be served both days.
Salem Friends Church, large Rummage & Bake Sale today and Friday 8am - 4pm & Saturday 8am - 2pm. Funds raised will help send kids to camp
Hillsboro City Wide Garages Sales from 8 am to 5 pm and again on Saturday from 8 am to whenever. Food will be served both days at the Community Center.
WMU garage sale at the corner of S. Locust and W. Pine open 8:00 to 2:00. 4 stoves, tables, desks, student chairs, office chairs, padded laptop cases, set of lockers, 3 piece serving unit, AV carts, misc items.
'THE TROUBADORS AND FRIENDS' WILL ENTERTAIN AT THE MP VETS HALL ON FRIDAY JUNE 2ND AT 6;30PM. FISH, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SERVED FROM 5:30 TO 8pm. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO JOIN US.
Jun 2nd - Jun 4th is Birmingham Homecoming. There will be a Tractor Show, Car Show, Parade, Music, Tractor Pull & more.
Denmark Heritage Days June, 2, 3 & 4. Today’s events include the Denmark town wide yard sales. There will be a Historical Society Museum open at the Farmers Savings Bank. There will be crafts, flea market and book sale, horse drawn wagon rides and train rides for the kids. And of course, tractors, car and gas engines on display. There will be a gas engine swap meet and a parade every day.
Learn more about the versatility of the grill by using a variety of healthy foods at the next community wellness workshop on Tuesday, June 6th at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Cup community room. Come and sample as Brian Morris demonstrates a butterfly pork rollup, vegetables, and fruit on the grill. You will leave with a lot of new ideas to try! If interested call 319-385-3242 to sign up; there is no charge. The Fellowship Cup is located at 203 N. Jefferson St. in Mt. Pleasant.
Denmark Heritage Days continues thru Sunday. Today’s activities kick off with breakfast at the fire station. The town wide yard sales continue. There is a quilt show at the church, custom cars and pickups will be on display and the Silver Steppers will perform. There is a pedal pull, live auction and in the evening music by Packard Perry Project.
Salem City Wide Garage Sales from 8 am to 2 pm. No maps this year so watch for the signs. . Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone will have a huge garage and bake sale in the Salem City Park Shelter House. Lunch will be served.
Winfield City Wide garage sales are being held today, rain or shine.
Hillsboro City Wide Garage Sales 8 am to whenever. Food Served in the Community Center.
There is a can and bottle drive taking place to benefit the Jennifer and Justin Tyler family. Jennifer, the daughter of Beth and Curt Krieger will be undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. Please bring your empty cans and bottles to the Orscheln Parking Lot from 8 am to 3 pm. Cash donations would also be appreciate.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market from 8:30 to 11 am at McMillan Park in the Wright Pavilion. This is Market Medley Morning featuring area small home based businesses.
There is an Old Threshers Sweet 16 information meeting at 2 pm at the Old Threshers office.
Rick Rodgers' Pool Benefit @ Twin Lakes...bean bag tournament registration 12-12:45 starts at 1, silent auctions start at 4 ends at 6:30, free will offering meal starts at 4:30-- live auction starts at 6:30, Rick Rodgers white legs contest and Humphrey's sound to follow
Douds American Legion Auxiliary serving Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast. Free will offering to benefit Veterans in need. 7:00am until 10:00am Douds Community Center, Main St. The Douds American Legion Auxiliary also is having a big Garage Sale featuring everything except clothing. Free will offering for all items. Proceeds benefit Veterans in need. 8:00am until 6:00pm. The garage sale is at 14080 Hwy. 98
The 3rd Annual Sharon Norton Memorial Gospel Sing is going on in Milton. Dinner served (on-site) at 5:30pm with meat and drinks provided, along with homemade ice cream. Bring a covered dish to share and your lawn chair. Enjoy a day of great music, fun, and fellowship at no charge, no donation. 1:00pm until 6:00pm at the Norton Residence, 25775 Chestnut, Milton, Iowa.
Annie Savage and her band from Colorado, Savage Hearts, are coming to Mt. Pleasant. There will be an impromptu concert at Grace Friends—1105 East Henry, at 6:00 with a jam session following. All are invited to bring your musical instrument and come play, sing or just listen. It will be a show of mostly gospel and modified blue grass.
The 5th annual Glo Run 5K fun run/walk will be held today. Registration opens at 8 pm and the race begins at dark. It begins at 4th Street in West Point. Proceeds benefit the 2017 HTC volleyball team. For questions, call Melissa at 470-2796.
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Franklin, Iowa will hold their annual ice cream social from 4-6 pm. They will be serving three flavors of homemade ice cream, hot chicken and beef burger sandwiches, pie, cake and drinks. Everyone is invite.
Last day of Denmark Heritage Days. Breakfast served at the church from 7:30 to 8:30 am and then back to the church at 11 am for the ham ball dinner. The Bill Riley Talent Search competition starts at 1 pm. There are lots of other activities happening that have been going on all weekend longt like the tractor and gas engine display, horse drawn wagon rides, train rides for the kids and Wever I.O.O.F. homemade icecream.
There is a blood drive at the Crawfordsville Community Fellowship Hall from 2:30-7:30 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Summer Reading Program kicks off Monday, June 5 with Root Beer Floats and popcorn from 3 to 5 pm at the library for all three age groups….baby and toddler, Youth and Teens. Lots of fun activities are planned for June and July like Carole Macaroni the Bubble Gum Lady, yoga story time, Craft days, DIY days, and book clubs for the youth and teen groups. There will be movie days and board game days and much more.
Monthly meeting of Henry County Democrats at Salem Public Library, north side of the Salem square at 6:30 pm. They will be learning how to write a Letter to the Editor of newspapers and other publications. All are welcome!
The VFW Auxiliary meeting for today has been cancelled. The July meeting will be on July 3rd at 1:30 pm.
Learn more about the versatility of the grill by using a variety of healthy foods at the next community wellness workshop on Tuesday, June 6th at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Cup community room. Come and sample as Brian Morris demonstrates a butterfly pork rollup, vegetables, and fruit on the grill. You will leave with a lot of new ideas to try! If interested call 319-385-3242 to sign up; there is no charge. The Fellowship Cup is located at 203 N. Jefferson St. in Mt. Pleasant.
There is a blood drive in the Henry County Emergency Management meeting room at 1400 E. Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. And there is another blood drive at the Brighton City Hall from 3-6:30 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Baby, Toddler and Youth Summer Reading program presents the musician, Carole Macaroni, the Bubble Gum Lady from 3-4 pm.
Keosauqua Farmers market will have various vendors and entertainment from 4 to 6 pm in the Keosauqua City Park.
Market on Main 4:30 - 6:30 PM in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park every Tuesday until October 10.
Pilot Grove Savings bank has ice cream socials to thank their customers in Mt. Pleasant, Winfield, Packwood, Ft. Madison and Keokuk. Enjoy roast beef sandwiches and ice cream from 5:30-7:00 PM.
Learn more about the versatility of the grill by using a variety of healthy foods at the next community wellness workshop at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Cup community room. Come and sample as Brian Morris demonstrates a butterfly pork rollup, vegetables, and fruit on the grill. You will leave with a lot of new ideas to try! If interested call 319-385-3242 to sign up; there is no charge. The Fellowship Cup is located at 203 N. Jefferson St. in Mt. Pleasant.
The Mt. Pleasant Community Band will hold its first practice of the summer at 7 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Middle School. Use the double doors on the northeast corner of the building. The first concert is June 8 at 7 pm in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park.
Farmers Market vouchers for qualifying seniors will be distributed in the Henry County Courthouse rotunda from 1:30 to 2:30 pm and again on June 14 at the same location and time.
Innovairre is hosting the June Alive After Five networking event 5-7 pm at 425 North Iris Street. Mt. Pleasant Chamber members and their employees are invited to attend.
Henry County Habitat for Humanity will be participating in Tip Night at the Mt. Pleasant Pizza Ranch on Monday, May 8th from 5:00 to 8:00. HCHH will receive 100% of the tips that night and 10% of the proceeds from each buffet purchased.
The community meal this week at the Fellowship Cup will be served by a group from the Hispanic community.
Henry County is auctioning miscellaneous assets of the former City of Mt. Union at 10 am at the former city maintenance building, 206 S. Crew Street. Property will not be sold at this time.
There will be an Insect Builders Program for the Mt. Pleasant Public library youth summer reading program from 1-2:30 pm. Friday it’s Lego Club from 2-3 pm for the Youth and Teen programs both.
There is a blood drive at Contitech in Mt. Pleasant from 2-4pm.
Bonaparte Farmers Market from 3-6 pm at 703 First Street. Produce, honey, baked goods, eggs, home-based businesses, crafts and flea market items. Vendors vary from week to week.
Pilot Grove Savings bank has ice cream socials to thank their customers in Donnellson from 4-7 pm and in Houghton and West point from 5:30-7 pm. Enjoy roast beef sandwiches and ice cream
Mt. Pleasant Community Band Concert 7 to 8 pm in Central Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a variety of selections including marches, pop and music from Broadway as the Mount Pleasant Community Band performs a free concert on the square downtown. The Mount Pleasant Arts IMPACT board members will host an "Ice Cream Sandwich Social" during the concert. All patrons will receive a complimentary ice cream sandwich and a bottle of water to help stay cool during the show.
Wayland City Wide Garage Sales Friday & Saturday June 9th & 10th
The Lego Club meets from 2-3 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library for the Youth and Teen summer reading programs.
The 35th Annual Farmington Strawberry Festival kicks off this evening and runs thru Sunday. This evening the registration for the Prince and Princess contest is from 5-5:30 pm at the Shelterhouse. The Queen and Jr. Queen contest will be held at 6:30 pm also at the Shelterhouse. From 7-8 pm the Great American Circus will be held and from 8 to 11 pm the Wild Wild West Band will entertain at the Shelterhouse.
Henry County Relay for Life is taking place this evening on the Iowa Wesleyan Campus. Come join the teams as they walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society. There will be a blood drive in Ruble Arena from 3-6 pm. There are lots of activities happening during the event like Paws for a Cause. Bring your pet at 6 pm for the pet parade, agility course, nail trim and water station. Survivors celebration, luminaries, food and fun from 4:30 pm to midnight. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras.
There will also be a 5K Fun Run/Walk this year as part of the Henry County Relay for Life. Registration starts at 4:30 pm and the event starts at 5:30 pm. There is a 25$ registration fee.
And…at 9:30 during Relay see Nicolai Magic - Mentalism.Magic.Amazing. In the IWU Chapel.
Start your engines and come enjoy an evening with your family and friends while seeing a fun selection and large variety of cars on display around the Mt. Pleasant Central Park Square from 6-9 pm. The car cruise is held on the second Friday of each month.
The Mt. Pleasant Yard Waste collection site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Winfield Fire and Rescue 4 person Best shot Golf tournament, Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. 8 am sign in, 9 am shot gun start. There will be hole prizes. $100 per team.
Kickball tournament at Winfield softball fields; 2 groups; beginner & advanced; contact city office for info 319-257-6661
$5 per person team of 10+ players with adult coach register day of by 9 AM @ fire station starting at 5: free will offering meal, kids games, scavenger hunt and bag tournaments.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market at McMillan Park in Wright Pavilion. This is Kids Day! Bring your kids and decorate cookies. Market is open 8:30 am to 11 am.
It’s a big day in Farmington with Strawberry Festival Activities schedule all day long. The breakfast is the first thing at 7 am. There will be a color run, strawberry cooking contest, art, crafts and flea market, Farmington Fire Department Fish Fry, American Legion Pork and Ribeye sandwiches. There is also free strawberries and ice cream. There will be lots of entertainment for all ages, all day at the Strawberry Festival today and again Sunday.
The Pioneer Historical Museum in Farmington will have a special Open House from 10 am to 4 pm during the Strawberry Festival and the Historic Hills Scenic Byway Museum Crawl. Free will donation.
The Triple B returns to McMillan Park in Mt. Pleasant…Bands, Brews & BBQ from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Enjoy beer, BBQ, kids activities and music.
New London VFW Post 7641 will be serving liver & onions or meatloaf, from 5-7:30.
Cost is $7 and meal includes mashed potatoes& gravy, corn, roll & butter.
The Farmington Strawberry Festival continues today…biscuit and gravy breakfast at 7 am, community worship service at 8 am, annual Kenny Hamburg memorial car show, arts, crafts and flea market, fish fry, cake walk, pork and ribeye sandwiches, dog show and of course, free strawberries and ice cream from 2-4 pm.
THE ANNUAL REUNION OF THE JOHN AND BERTHA HILL COUSINS AND FRIENDS WILL BE AT THE WAYLAND COMMUNITY CENTER. A covered dish picnic will be held at noon. ALL RELATIVES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. THANKS.
The Pioneer Historical Museum in Farmington will have a special Open House from 10 am to 4 pm during the Strawberry Festival and the Historic Hills Scenic Byway Museum Crawl. Free will donation.
Henry County Extension is sponsoring activities every Monday during the Fellowship Cup Summer Sack program. From 10:45 am to 12:15 pm there will be crafts, physical activities, food tasting and more for school age children on the Fellowship Cup lawn.
There will be a blood drive at the Columbus Junction Community American Legion Hall from 1:30 pm to 6:30. And there is another blood drive from 2:15 to 5:15 pm at the Bonaparte Opera House.
The Mt. Pleasant Panthers host #2 ranked Fairfield in Southeast Conference softball. KILJ-FM 105.5 and kilj.com will carry the opening game of the double header at 5:30 pm
Walk-in BINGO at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game is sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public welcome.
There is a blood drive at the Houghton Knights of Columbus Hall from 3-6 pm. The Mt. Hamill Sunshine Gals are serving lunch for the donars.
Keosauqua Farmers market will have various vendors and entertainment from 4 to 6 pm in the Keosauqua City Park.
Market on Main from 4:3-6:30 in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park every Tuesday thru October 10. Fresh Produce and more.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band practice at 7 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Middle School. Use the double doors on the northeast corner of the building.
Winfield City Wide Clean-up for the east side of town is Friday, June 16. That would be east of Locust Street. Cleanup for west of Locust Street will be held June 23. Everything must be set out by 7 am. This is for Winfield Citizens who pay for garbage on their utility bill.
MPCMS report cards are available to pick up at the Middle School office from 8:00 - 3:30.
The Mt. Pleasant Yard Waste site is open every Wednesday from 1-6 pm.
Farmers Market vouchers for qualifying seniors will be distributed in the Henry County Courthouse rotunda from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market runs 4-6 pm at McMillan Park. This is Market Medley Afternoon. Come see all the small home based businesses.
The Community Meal at the Fellowship Cup is being served by KILJ Radio…..Ham Balls, Party Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, fruit salad and Corn along with ice cream, brownies and cookies for dessert.
The Mt. Pleasant Panthers host Mediapolis in JV-Varsity baseball. KILJ-FM 105.5 and kilj.com will carry the varsity game live beginning at 7 pm.
Winfield City Wide Clean-up for the east side of town is Friday, June 16. That would be east of Locust Street. Cleanup for west of Locust Street will be held June 23. Everything must be set out by 7 am. This is for Winfield Citizens who pay for garbage on their utility bill.
It’s Craft Day for the Mt. Pleasant Public Library Youth and Toddler summer reading program at 10 am.
There are two blood drives going on in the KILJ listening area…from noon to 3 pm at the Madison Activities Center in Ft. Madison and at the E3 Center on Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant from 2 to 6 pm.
Bonaparte Farmers Market from 3-6 pm at 703 First Street. Produce, honey, baked goods, eggs, home-based businesses, crafts and flea market items. Vendors vary from week to week.
Brighton Whoopee Days kicks off and winds up on Sunday with the church service at 10 am. Tonight the concession stand opesn in Central Park. There will be BINGO in the Community Center at 5:30 pm and Abe Miller will entertain at 6 pm. There is a carnival, karaoke contest and introduction of the Grand Marshals. The Bill Riley Talent Show starts at 7:30 pm.
The Jefferson Street Farmers Market in Burlington is open 4:30 to 7:30 pm. During Steamboat Days the market will be set up in the 700 and 800 blocks instead of the 300 to 500 blocks of Jefferson.
Wesley Chapel Annual Sandwich Supper and Ice Cream Social. Serving begins at 5:00 PM. The supper menu includes two sandwiches: creamed chicken and the famous beefburger. There will be a variety of homemade desserts, and delicious ice cream. Proceeds are directed to the World Hunger Fund to eliminate hunger and poverty. Wesley Chapel is located at 2151 200th Street—about six miles NE of Mt Pleasant—since 1857. The facility is accessible, with plenty of free parking.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band Concert 7 pm in Central Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a variety of selections including marches, pop and music from Broadway as the Mount Pleasant Community Band performs a free concert on the square downtown. The Arts IMPACT board will be on hand to help area kids with craft projects during the concert.
Winfield City Wide Clean-up for the east side of town is Friday, June 16. That would be east of Locust Street. Cleanup for west of Locust Street will be held June 23. Everything must be set out by 7 am. This is for Winfield Citizens who pay for garbage on their utility bill.
Winfield City Wide Clean-up for the east side of town. That would be east of Locust Street. Cleanup for west of Locust Street will be held June 23. Everything must be set out by 7 am. This is for Winfield Citizens who pay for garbage on their utility bill.
Henry County Heritage trust is having a tag Sale at the Howard and Helen Hills Heritage Center, (the old Saunders School) on North White Street in Mt. Pleasant. The sale will be held from 9 am to noon. Own a piece of area history. There will be architectural salvage, books, and assorted “treasures.”
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Youth and Teen summer reading program will feature the Lego Movie at 2 pm.
The City of New London presents “The Lego Batman Movie.” Show starts at dusk at the New London City Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Free popcorn and beverages will be provided. Sponsored by Davis Painting.
Brighton Whoopee Days fun continues starting the evening off at 4 pm with the carnival, and BINGO and the Little Darling contest at 5:30 pm on the city park stage followed by the Magic of Eric Michaels at 7:30 pm and The Boys at 8 pm at the CaManders Bar & Grill.
Join the Villages of Van Buren for the 17th annual Fly Van Buren! The Fly-In breakfast will be held at the Keosauqua, Iowa Municipal Airport from 7:00am AM to 10:00 AM in the historic Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa. The Keosauqua Lions Club will be serving an all-you-can-eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 7:00am-10:00am. Adults $6.00, Children ages 5-10 are $3.00, Children under 5 eat free. Rain or shine. All pilots are invited to Fly-In for a FREE breakfast!
Brighton Whoopee Days continues all day today beginning with the Whoopee Walk at 7 am and winding up at 8 pm with the street dance. In between there is food and fun including the parade at 10 am. There is a mud run, carnival, pedal tractor pull, whoopee pie eating contest and more!
The Mt. Pleasant Yard Waste collection site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Bike Blessing, Mt. Pleasant CMA (Christian Motorcyclists Association) Spirit & Truth Chapter is having a Bike Blessing this Saturday June 17th from 9:00am to Noon at Pep Stop 901 E Washington St in Mt. Pleasant. Come on out and have your bike blessed for the riding season.
Rome Days Free Will Donation Pancake Breakfast, Saturday June 17th during Farmers Market at Old Threshers Wright Pavilion. Serving begins at 7:30am with pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, or biscuits and gravy with orange juice or coffee. Bring your fathers out for early fathers day breakfast.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market from 8:30 to 11 am at McMillan Park.
Rome Days Free Will Donation Pancake Breakfast, during Farmers Market at Old Threshers Wright Pavilion. Serving begins at 7:30am with pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, or biscuits and gravy with orange juice or coffee. Bring your fathers out for early fathers day breakfast.
Historic Hills Scenic Byway Museum Crawl from 9 am to 4 pm. Visit the Wayland & Midwest Memories Museum, the Winfield Museum, the Swedish American Museum in Swedesburg and the Dover Museum and Railroad Depot in New London free of charge. This is being held in conjunction with Iowa’s Museum Week.
A fundraiser will be held for Crista Meade, who is recovering after receiving a double lung transplant. The fundraiser to help with medical expenses is today from 5–7 pm at Birmingham City Park. A free will offering meal will be served featuring a hog roast and sides, desserts and beverages. A silent auction will be held. The event is sponsored by the Birmingham Fire Department and Birmingham Lions. For more information or to donate items for the silent auction, call 319-498-4474 or 641-919-7229.
Columbus Junction is hosting their Swinging Bridge Festival on Saturday June 17. Events include a 5k run and 1.5 mile walk, a 1 mile canoe and kayak paddle on the Iowa River, a Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt, and a ghost and mystery walk. For more information about the festival call 319-325-5063 or go to
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library toddler and youth summer reading program today is yoga story time at 10 am.
Henry County Extension is sponsoring activities every Monday during the Fellowship Cup Summer Sack program. From 10:45 am to 12:15 pm there will be crafts, physical activities, food tasting and more for school age children on the Fellowship Cup lawn.
Hearth and Home Technologies in Mt. Pleasant is having a blood drive from noon to 3 pm in the training center.
Tonight’s special at the Moose! Stretch’s Tacoz from 5:00pm to 7:30pm! Everyone is invited to attend! Come and join us tonight because if we don’t see ya’ll, we won’t see all for Tacoz until Fall!!
Walk-in BINGO at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game is sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public welcome.
Storytime at the Mt Pleasant library at 10am, Teen book club is at 2pm.
There is a blood drive at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School from 3-5:45 pm. There is also a blood drive at the Lockridge Senior Center from 3:30 to 7:30 pm.
Keosauqua Farmers market will have various vendors and entertainment from 4 to 6 pm in the Keosauqua City Park.
Market on Main from 4:3-6:30 in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park every Tuesday thru October 10. Fresh Produce and more.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band practice at 7 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Middle School. Use the double doors on the northeast corner of the building.
Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee and Nancy Davis will be at the Winfield Congregate Meals at 11:30 am to talk about the jail bond referendum. Sheriff McNamee will also speak at the New London Fire Station at 7:30 pm.
Congressman Dave Loebsack’s representative will be at the Keosauqua City Hall from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Fairfield Convention Center from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mt. Pleasant Public Library Summer Reading program for toddlers is Mega Block Builders at 10 am and the Youth will have Book Club at 2 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Yard Waste site is open every Wednesday from 1-6 pm.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market from 4-6 pm at McMillan Park.
It’s another full day of fun at the Greater Jefferson County Fair in Fairfield. The 4H and FFA Sheep show starts at 8:30 am, the goat show is at 1:30 pm and the dairy cattle show is at 3 pm. The 19th Annual Water Splash Off is at 3:30 pm. The Figure 8 Races are at 7 pm in front of the grandstand and Jefferson County Fair’s Got Talent is at 7 pm in the show arena. These are just some of the events going on at the Jefferson County Fair.
It’s Craft Day for the Mt. Pleasant Public Library Youth and Toddler summer reading program at 10 am.
Congressman Dave Loebsack’s representative will be at the Fort Madison City Hall from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and at the Keokuk City Hall from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
The Wayland Lions Club will host a Community Blood Drive from 1:30 to 6:30 pm at the Wayland Community Center.
Bonaparte Farmers Market from 3-6 pm at 703 First Street. Produce, honey, baked goods, eggs, home-based businesses, crafts and flea market items. Vendors vary from week to week.
Henry County residents have a chance to tour the Henry County Law Center and jail from 4:30 to 7 pm. Please park at the court house and stop there first for a brief information session.
The Jefferson Street Farmers Market in Burlington is open from 4:30 to 7:30 pm and will move back to the 300 to 500 blocks of Jefferson Street.
Mt. Pleasant Public Library hosts Dan Kaercher and his program, “Iowa’s Hidden Treasures” at 6:30 pm at the library. Kaercher is the founding editor of Midwest Living magazine and has also hosted programing on Iowa Public Television.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band Concert 7 pm in Central Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a variety of selections including marches, pop and music from Broadway as the Mount Pleasant Community Band performs a free concert on the square downtown. There will be free water and ice cream bars. This week local artists will be set up in Central Park beginning at 6 pm.
The Board Game Club for the Mt. Pleasant Public Library Youth and Teen Summer reading program will meet at 2 pm.
Step back in time to the early American frontier pre-1840 during the Bentonsport Rendezvous. Demonstrators of crafts and skills of the time period and vendors will be on hand from 10 am to 5 pm on the Bentonsport Riverfront.
It’s Farm Bureau Kids Day at the Greater Jefferson County Fair. The Swine show starts at 8 am. The Livestock Judging contest is at 1:30 pm. At 2 pm come to the School House for “A Hundred Years of Agriculture” sponsored by the Jefferson County Farm Bureau with Ice Cream to follow. There’s also a Kidde treasure hunt at 4:30 pm. The poultry show is at 5:30 pm. The Kidde Pedal Tractor Pull is at 6 pm. The Quad Races start at 6 pm in front of the grandstand. At 7:30 pm Mr. Illusion will entertain in the show arena.
The Mt. Pleasant Yard Waste collection site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The stockport Iowa united Methodist church will host a taco supper on june 24th starting at 5pm till 7pm tacos,beverage,desert FREE WILL OFFERING carry outs. come join us for food and fun every one welcome. Your support is appreciated
Swedesburg/Olds Fun Day begins at the Swedesburg Parish Hall with registration for the 5K fun run at 8:30 am. The run starts at 9 am. No entry fee. From 9 to 10 am there will outdoor kids activities and free t shirts. At 10 am everyone will walk, bike or take a wagon ride to Olds for more kids activities until noon and a light lunch at 11:30 am.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market from 8:30 am to 11 am at McMillan Park.
The Greater Jefferson County Fair continues with the beef show at 8 am. The Truck and Tractor Pull Farmers Class starts at noon. There will also be a bucket calf show, chicken throwing contest, watermelon seed spitting contest and open class scavenger hunt. Other events include the cookie walk, cat show, rabbit show and Bob Bohm Family Entertainment. The Twin States Pulling Association Truck and Tractor pull starts at 7:30 pm. The Kerri Miller Band entertains at 8 pm.
There is a benefit for the Micah Shull family at the Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge. Doors open at noon for the silent auction. A bags tournament starts at 2 pm. There will be a hog roast dinner. Serving starts at 5 pm and the band plays at 8 pm.
Fun all day long for the whole family at the Douds Field Day. Featuring a parade and much more in Yates Park.
Step back in time to the early American frontier pre-1840 during the Bentonsport Rendezvous. Demonstrators of crafts and skills of the time period and vendors will be on hand from 10 am to 5 pm on the Bentonsport Riverfront.
New London VFW Post 7641 at 802 East McKinley will serve Doug & Levon's smoked, bbq'd ribs, from 5-7:30. Cost is $12 for half rack and 2 sides, roll and butter. Sides include cheesy potatoes, baked beans or cole slaw.
The Southeast Iowa Ridge Blasters Snowmobile Club will hold their annual meeting Pizza Ranch in Mt. Pleasant starting at 6 pm with a social hour and dinner. The meeting starts at 7 pm.
Nordic folk musician and teacher, Vidar Skrede will entertain at the annual Swedesburg Midsummer Festival beginning at 7 pm at the Parish Hall. Other festivities include the Maypole dance, and cupcakes and ice cream with strawberries for a free will donation.
Burlington Downtown Partners opens its summer outdoor movie season with The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. The movie, sponsored by Elks Lodge #84, will be shown at the 5 & V Downtown Cinema on the side of Drake Hardware and Software at Fifth and Valley Streets in downtown Burlington. Admission is free, though donations are accepted. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the movie, which starts at dusk. There will be activities beforehand, and popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available.
The Greater Jefferson County continues. The day starts with the church services in the show arena. The open class horse show starts at noon, the 4H pet show is at 1:30 pm followed by the open class pet show at 2 pm. The 4H style show is at 2:30 pm and Bubble Soccer Tournament starts at 4 pm.The Dog Moothart Memorial Open Class Beef Show is at 6 pm and the Demo Derby starts at 7 pm followed by fireworks.
Step back in time to the early American frontier pre-1840 during the Bentonsport Rendezvous. Demonstrators of crafts and skills of the time period and vendors will be on hand from 10 am to 5 pm on the Bentonsport Riverfront.
2017 Iowa Bible Reading Marathon from 2-5 pm in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park. Bring your Bible, a lawn chair and water bottle anytime during the event.
The Greater Jefferson County Fair wraps up with the annual Fair Board Meeting at 8:15 am and the 4H/FFA Livestock Sale at 9 am.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library toddler and youth summer reading program today is yoga story time at 10 am.
Henry County Extension is sponsoring activities every Monday during the Fellowship Cup Summer Sack program. From 10:45 am to 12:15 pm there will be crafts, physical activities, food tasting and more for school age children on the Fellowship Cup lawn.
Walk-in BINGO at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game is sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public welcome.
Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee will speak about the upcoming jail bond referendum at the Wayland Fire Station at 7:30 pm.
Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee and Nancy Davis will be at the Winfield Congregate Meals at 11:30 am to talk about the jail bond referendum. Sheriff McNamee will also speak at the New London Fire Station at 7:30 pm.
Congressman Dave Loebsack’s representative will be at the Keosauqua City Hall from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Fairfield Convention Center from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mt. Pleasant Public Library Summer Reading program for toddlers is Mega Block Builders at 10 am and the Youth will have Book Club at 2 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Yard Waste site is open every Wednesday from 1-6 pm.
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market from 4-6 pm at McMillan Park.
It’s Craft Day for the Mt. Pleasant Public Library Youth and Toddler summer reading program at 10 am.
Bonaparte Farmers Market from 3-6 pm at 703 First Street. Produce, honey, baked goods, eggs, home-based businesses, crafts and flea market items. Vendors vary from week to week.
The Jefferson Street Farmers Market in Burlington runs from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
Mt. Pleasant Community Band Concert 7 pm in Central Park. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a variety of selections including marches, pop and music from Broadway as the Mount Pleasant Community Band performs a free concert on the square downtown.
The West Point Public Library is holding the "West Point Town Square Historical Walk" on Thursday, June 29th at 7:00 pm. Starting at the library, Carl Johnston, our local historian as well as Historical Museum and Library Board President, will be giving a tour around the West Point Square. Information and pictures of past buildings will be shared. Transportation will be provided for those with physical limitations. Refreshments will be served following the tour in the West Point Library.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Youth and Teen summer reading program will feature the Lego Movie at 2 pm.
Keosauqua Farmers Market from 4-6 pm at the Keosauqua City Park.
The Market on Main kickoff event…..Wings in the Spring….hot wings and craft beer being held in Central Park from 5:30-7 pm. Music by Whiskey Friends, $5 gets you wings, $15 wings and craft beer. Market on Main will be that night from 4:30 to 6:30.
New London’s garbage will not be picked up on Tuesday this week. Garbage pickup will be on Wednesday due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
Mt. Pleasant’s garbage pickup is running one day later this week.
The Mount Pleasant Family Aquatic Center will be closed May 30th-31st and re-open for the season on June 1st from 1:00-7:00 PM
7:00 am: Memorial Day Events