The Mt. Pleasant Christian School will not be serving tacos tonight.
Everyone is invited to the Roberts Memorial Building in Keosauqua beginning at 5 pm for good gospel music and family fellowship. Soups, drinks, and table service will be provided. Bring a covered dish to share. There will also be door prizes.
Come to the old Harmony school building in Bonaparte for some New Year's Eve fun from 7 pm to 12:30 am. Music, games, cards, Euchre and a taco/nacho bar. All ages are welcome.
The Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance office is closed today.
The Mount Pleasant City offices are closed today. Garbage collection will be one day later this week for Wednesday and Thursday.
The Henry County Extension Office is closed today.
There is blood drive at the E3 Center in Mount Pleasant from 2 to 6 pm. The center is located at 1400 East Washington Street.
The Masonic Lodge #8 at 206 North Main in Mt. Pleasant will have their installation of officers at 10am on Saturday, Jan. 4th. This event is open to the public and lunch will be served following the installation. Anyone who is interested in seeing what the Masons do is welcome to attend.
There is a fish fry at the Houghton Knights of Columbus hall.For Carryouts please call 469-2641. The Rural Life Club is also having their customer appreciation night tonight.
The Masonic Lodge #8 at 206 North Main in Mt. Pleasant will have their installation of officers at 10am on Saturday, Jan. 4th. This event is open to the public and lunch will be served following the installation. Anyone who is interested in seeing what the Masons do is welcome to attend.
The Masonic Lodge #8 at 206 North Main in Mt. Pleasant will have their installation of officers at 10am. This event is open to the public and lunch will be served following the installation. Anyone who is interested in seeing what the Masons do is welcome to attend.
The WMU Senior Class is having a can drive from 9 am to noon at the Winfield Fire Station. Bottles and cans accepted.
There is a benefit at the Lockridge School, for the Sammons family whose business took a major hit when their horse barn was destroyed in a fire. The benefit starts at 4:30 pm and will include a free will donation supper, live and silent auctions and card games.
There is walk-in BINGO at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. the Public is welcome.
Here are some upcoming events....TACO Tuesday resumes this week at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School. The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge also serves Tacos every Tuesday.
There are two opportunities to give blood this week....January 8 from 3 to 6:15 pm at the Winfield VFW sponsored by the Winfield Lions and Friday, from 3:15 to 5:45 pm.
It's Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School serving from 5 to 7 pm. Dine in or carry out. You may also call in and order at 385-8613. The menu includes chicken or beef tacos, chips and homemade salsa, walking tacos, super nachos, dessert, soda and water.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 pm....tacos, taco salad and walking tacos are on the menu.
The Mt. Pleasant Senior Class Prom Dress Sale has been postponed.
New London VFW Catfish & Chicken Dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. has been moved to Sunday. Catfish $9.50, chicken $7 and all white chicken is $8. Dinner includes: roll & choice of 2 sides: French fries, baked beans and coleslaw.
Danville Congregational UCC is cancelling their 9 a.m. worship service.
Winfield United Methodist Church service cancelled.
New London Christian Church will only be having a 10:30 a.m. service.
All Sunday services are cancelled at the Faith Baptist Church in Danville.
St. Paul United Church of Christ in Donnellson has cancelled services and all other activities.
New London VFW Catfish & Chicken Dinner, postponed from Saturday will be held tonight serving Catfish $9.50, chicken $7 and all white chicken is $8. Dinner includes: roll & choice of 2 sides: French fries, baked beans and coleslaw.
Reminder for Monday....no school at New London.
Reminder for January 14...THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT INVITES YOU TO ITS RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE WEST BURLINGTON CITY HALL, COUNSEL CHAMBERS ROOM, LOCATED AT 122 BROADWAY STREET.
Reminder for January 14....Mt. Pleasant 4th and 5th graders and their families are invited to Van Allen School for the SWITCH Family Kickoff. Come and go between 5:30 and 7 pm.
January 18 Henry County Habitat for Humanity will hold a dedication ceremony for the 27th Habitat home completed in the county. The ceremony will be held at 1:00pm at the Second Baptist Church, 801 E. Winfield Avenue, Mt. Pleasant. After the dedication ceremony everyone is invited to the home, 401 South Main Street, for the blessing of the home, ribbon cutting ceremony, giving of the key and a tour of the home.
The Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts walk-in BINGO every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public is welcome.
THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT INVITES YOU TO ITS RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 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.
Community members are invited to the Final Showing of the WMU J-term projects from 11 am to 2 pm. Sign in at the school's central office for directions and project descriptions.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 pm. Tacos, taco salad and walking tacos are $6 each. Dine in or to go available.
It's Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School serving from 5 to 7 pm. Dine in or carry out. You may also call in and order at 385-8613. The menu includes chicken or beef tacos, chips and homemade salsa, walking tacos, super nachos, dessert, soda and water.
Mt. Pleasant 4th and 5th graders and their families are urged to attend the SWITCH Family Kick off event at Van Allen Elementary School from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Come and go as you please. There will be healthy snack, games and information about how students are switching what they Do, View and Chew.
The Henry County Courthouse elevator will be out of order January 16 & 17 for repairs.
Congress Dave Loebsack's representative will be available at the Washington Chamber of Commerce office from 10 am to noon and at Mount Pleasant City Hall from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will hold its first meeting of the new year at 1:00 pm at the Henry County Courthouse conference room. The commission will review last year's accomplishments and set new goals for 2020. The public is invited.
The New London VFW Post 7641 serves tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.
The Women of the Moose in Mt. Pleasant are selling Homemade Chicken and Noodles over mashed potatoes from 5 pm until they run out. Orders are TO GO for $5.50
The Circle Square B Promanaders square dance club dances every Wednesday night at 7 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Cup. Experienced square dancers are invited.
The Henry County Courthouse elevator will be out of order January 16 & 17 for repairs.
The Mount Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission meets at 5 pm at Lea's Carriage House at 500 West Monroe Street.
It's Pack the Gym Night at the Mt. Pleasant Panther Wrestling Meet for all Elementary students. MP hosts Washington beginning at 6:30 with the JV matches.
WMU Girls JV/V Basketball vs. Wapello is rescheduled for today. WMU Boys BB vs. Wapello is still on for Friday, 1/17.
The Henry County Courthouse elevator will be out of order today and Friday.
All Iowa Department of Transportation locations will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The Henry County Court House elevator is out of order for repairs.
The Cattlemen's Cow/Calf forum is still scheduled to be held at the Lee County Fairgrounds in Donnellson from 5 to 8:30 pm. This is a free education event and a complimentary meal will be served.
All Iowa Department of Transportation locations will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
There is a change of plans for the Henry County Habitat for Humanity's dedication ceremony today, Saturday. The 1 pm ceremony at the church has been cancelled but there will be a ribbon cutting at the home, 401 S. Main at 1:45 pm.
LOCKRIDGE LIONS CLUB ANNUAL SOUP SUPPER and AUCTION, SERVING 5:00 PM to 7PM. AUCTION STARTS 6:30 all at the LOCKRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER. The LOCKRIDGE LIONS Club ACCEPTS DONATIONS of GLASSES, HEARING AIDS, AND CELL PHONES. YOU MAY BRING THE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS TO THE SOUP SUPPER OR GIVE THEM TO ANY LOCKRIDGE LIONS MEMBER.
The Hawkeye State Archaeological Society will host a Native American artifact display at Iowa Wesleyan University in the Howe Activity Center. The public is invited to enjoy the display from 7 am to 1 pm.
The Annual Mt. Pleasant High School Variety Shows will be held at 2 and 4 pm at the High School. The shows will feature different acts.
Church cancellations:
Due to ice & cold First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant is cancelling services for Sunday, January 19th.
Services at Hope Lutheran Church have been cancelled. The pastor will be on Facebook live at 10:15 am. No confirmation classes and the annual meeting and potluck have been postponed to January 26.
Services have been cancelled at the following churches:
Second Baptist Ministries
Oakland Mills Community Church
Assembly of God in Mt. Pleasant
Cottonwood United Methodist
Calvary Baptist in Mt. Pleasat
Danville Congregational United Church of Christ
Oakville United Methodist
Trenton United Methodist
Trenton Missionary
Wesley Chapel United Methodist
New London United Methodist services and afternoon fellowship
New London Presbyterian service cancelled and the annual meeting and potluck is postponed
All Iowa Department of Transportation locations will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Many people may be able to complete driver’s license business online at www.iowadot.gov.
Join Sunnybrook of Mount Pleasant today at 2 pm for a Lifelong Learning Series presentation! Greg Flietner from Big River Popcorn will demonstrate how he pops and processes his gourmet popcorn from his West Burlington shop.Free popcorn samples will be available after the lecture. This presentation is free and open to the public! For more information, call 319-385-7227.
The Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts walk-in BINGO every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public is welcome.
Iowa Wesleyan University is hosting a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day program featuring a message by Dr. Simon Estes along with special music and readings by IW faculty and students. The program will be held at 7 pm in the Chapel Auditorium.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 pm. Tacos, taco salad and walking tacos are $6 each. Dine in or to go available.
It's Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School serving from 5 to 7 pm. Dine in or carry out. You may also call in and order at 385-8613. The menu includes chicken or beef tacos, chips and homemade salsa, walking tacos, super nachos, dessert, soda and water.
The Circle Square B Promenaders Square Dance Club will hold a class for beginners from 7 to 8:30 pm at the I.O.O.F. Hall in Weaver. Dancing for everyone will follow for another hour. The first lesson is free. After that lessons are $6.00 per person. Dress is casual. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The Club dances on Wednesday night from 7 to 9 pm at the Fellowship Cup in Mt. Pleasant. These dances are for the advanced square dancers.
Congressman Dave Loebsack's representative will be at the Keosauqua City Hall from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM and at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant will provide the community meal at the Fellowship Cup today. The menu is: chicken strips, mashed potatoes w/ country gravy, mixed vegetables, Jell-O fruit salad and dessert.
The New London VFW Post 7641 serves tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.
The Circle Square B Promanaders square dance club dances every Wednesday night at 7 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Cup. Experienced square dancers are invited.
Join Sunnybrook Mount Pleasant today for a BBQ social! Enjoy complimentary food and beverage from 4 to 6 pm and listen to the Mt. Pleasant Jazz Quintet and the saxophone group "ClasSax 2.0" lead by Mt. Pleasant music department's own Adam Creager! This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP, please call 319-385-7227.
Representative Mitchell and Senator Taylor will be in attendance from 8:30 am – 10:00 am at the first Legislative Breakfast and Update from the Capitol hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Chamber. The open forum will be held at the Chadwick Library International Room. Coffee and sweet treats will be served for your enjoyment.
New London VFW has another catfish and chicken dinner tonight from 5 to 7 pm. Catfish is $9.50,chicken is $7 or all white chicken is $8. Dinner includes a roll and a choice of two of the following: french fries, baked beans or coleslaw. Karaoke will immediately follow.
The annual Henry County 4H soup supper and auction will be held at Manning Hall in Mt. Pleasant from 4 to 7 pm. An $8.00 ticket includes soup, sandwich and dessert. All proceeds help offset the membership fees for all the 4H'ers.
The Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts walk-in BINGO every Monday at 6:30 pm. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want. The public is welcome.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 pm. Tacos, taco salad and walking tacos are $6 each. Dine in or to go available.
It's Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School serving from 5 to 7 pm. Dine in or carry out. You may also call in and order at 385-8613. The menu includes chicken or beef tacos, chips and homemade salsa, walking tacos, super nachos, dessert, soda and water.
The New London VFW Post 7641 serves tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.
The Circle Square B Promanaders square dance club dances every Wednesday night at 7 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Cup. Experienced square dancers are invited.
Montrose Shared Supper at St. Joseph Catholic Church. This month's community supper is at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The free meal, served from 5-6:30 p.m., includes generous portions of a main dish, sides, homemade desserts and beverages.
There's a Football Sub Sandwich Fundraiser at the Hillsboro Christian Church from 10 am to 5 pm. 7" sub sandwiches are available with choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or all three with cheese, lettuce and tomato for $5 each. Profits are split between the Veteran's Freedom Center in Dubuque and Hillsboro Christian Church. To order, call 931-9837.
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