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February 2019

7:00 am: Monday Events

January 28, 2019 7:00 am

January 28

Rehearsals for the Mt. Pleasant Chorale will meet at 7pm in the IW Chapel.

Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The Public is welcome. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want.

The four Henry County Rural County Trash Collection Sites will be closed 1/28 thru 1/31 due to extreme cold. The Central Site in Mt Pleasant will be open from 8:00 am to 3:00pm instead those days.

7:00 am: Tuesday Events

January 29, 2019 7:00 am

January 29

The four Henry County Rural County Trash Collection Sites will be closed thru 1/31 due to extreme cold. The Central Site in Mt Pleasant will be open from 8:00 am to 3:00pm instead those days.

7:00 am: Wednesday Events

January 30, 2019 7:00 am

January 30

The four Henry County Rural County Trash Collection Sites will be closed thru 1/31 due to extreme cold. The Central Site in Mt Pleasant will be open from 8:00 am to 3:00pm instead those days.

There will not be a meal this week at the Fellowship Cup in Mt. Pleasant.

The New London VFW is closed. No tacos will be served and the bar will not be open.

There will be no Mt. Pleasant City garbage collection today due to the cold. Wednesday's garbage pickup will be on Thursday and Thursday's will now be on Friday.

7:00 am: Thursday Events

January 31, 2019 7:00 am

January 31

The four Henry County Rural County Trash Collection Sites will be closed thru today due to extreme cold. The Central Site in Mt Pleasant will be open from 8:00 am to 3:00pm instead those days.

Due to the extreme cold, Mt. Pleasant city garbage collection was pushed back a day. Wednesday's garbage pickup will be today and if your trash is normally picked up on Thursday, it will now be on Friday.

Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra hosts a concert with their Artist in Residence Buddy Deshler. He will be accompanied by Joel Brown. It is at 7 pm in the IW Chapel Auditorium. It is free and open to the public.

7:00 am: Friday Events

February 1, 2019 7:00 am

February 1

Check out the Mental Health Museum located on the Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility campus. The museum is open the first Friday of each month from 9 am to 2 pm. Look for the signs along the drive off of Washington Street.

The Young Professionals will have their first meeting tonight from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Central Park Coffee Co., 120 S. Main St. All area professionals ages 35 and younger are invited to attend. If you would like to join the Young Professionals mailing list, please let Mikayla know at mpaca@mountpleasantiowa.org.

The Knights of Columbus in Houghton will be having a Fish Fry today from 5 to 8 pm. Carry outs are welcome. Their phone number is 469-2641. Please bring your cash donations or non-perishable food donations to the Fish Fry. All donations, big or small, are appreciated. Members are reminded if you have not paid your dues, you can drop off your check and pick up your membership cards tonight.

Due to the extreme cold this week, garbage collection has pushed back a day. Thursday's normal garbage collection will be taken care of today.

Grace Community Church would like to invite you to join them at 7:00 for Movie night. They will be showing "God's Not Dead". Bring the whole family to 1105 E Henry St. Snacks will be provided or feel free to bring your own.

7:00 am: Saturday Events

February 2, 2019 7:00 am

February 2

The Villages of Van Buren will be having a free-will breakfast today from 7 to 9am in Opera House, 103 Main St., in Bonaparte.

The Mount Pleasant Music Boosters host the 26th Annual Music In Motion show choir invitational at the high school from 9:30 am when the first choir performs until 10:15 pm when the evening awards are announced. Cost is $10 and food is available on-site.

The Big Creek Tractor Association's Soup Supper is today at 5:30 pm in the Open Bible Church.

There will be at Football Sub Sandwich Fundraiser at the Hillsboro Christian Church from 10 am to 5 pm with 7" sub sandwiches and your choice of ham, turkey, roast beef, or all three, with cheese, lettuce and tomato. The sandwiches are $5 each and all profits will be split between the Veteran's Freedom Center in Dubuque and the Hillsboro Christian Church. To order please call 319-931-9837.

Set designer for Mount Pleasant Community Theater's production of Guys and Dolls, Dawn Wiley, will be working on the set every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm at the Heatilator Performing Arts Center, 307 E. Monroe St. in Mt. Pleasant through February 9. All are welcome except children under 14 years old, and experience is helpful but not necessary. Those attending are asked to wear closed toed shoes and clothes you can work in. If you have any questions you can contact director Barbara McRoy at 309-369-5187 or MPCT Vice President Kadie Johannson at 319-721-2729.

7:00 am: Sunday Events

February 3, 2019 7:00 am

February 3

Trenton United Methodist Church is holding a Groundhog Breakfast today in the Sunrise Room. Worship is at 9:00, and the breakfast begins at 10:00. There is no admission charge, and no free will offering. The facility is fully accessible, and there is plenty of free parking.

7:00 am: Monday Events

February 4, 2019 7:00 am

February 4

Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The Public is welcome. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want.

In coordination with Black History Month, Iowa Wesleyan's Criminal Justice Department along with the IW Melanin Appreciation Club will host a panel discussion with black professionals, some of who are Iowa Wesleyan alumni. The community is invited to the panel discussion at 7 pm in the Student Activity Center Social Hall.

7:00 am: Tuesday Events

February 5, 2019 7:00 am

February 5

Swedesburg Churchmen of Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church has cancelled their Annual Soup Supper. It has been postponed to next Tuesday.

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 Christian School has cancelled their Taco Tuesday

7:00 am: Wednesday Events

February 6, 2019 7:00 am

February 6

The Iowa Wesleyan University/ Student Nurses Association will host a community blood drive today from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at 601 N. Main St. inside the Social Hall. To donate, please contact Kathy Moothart at 319-385-8021 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5030 to locate the drive.

The community meal has been cancelled

Mt. Pleasant Arts Impact has launched a community project that involves coloring the sacks used in the summer sack program thru the Fellowship Cup. The Mount Pleasant Public Library's "kick off" to coloring will be held from 3:30-5pm. All kids, families and anyone else interested in coloring sacks are welcome.

Enjoy tacos every Wednesday at the New London VFW post from 5 to 7:30 pm.

The February Alive After Five has been moved to next week

Wayland City Council Meeting at 7:30 p at the Wayland City Hall.

7:00 am: Thursday Events

February 7, 2019 7:00 am

February 7

There will be a meeting covering the goals of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy and water quality trends in Southeast Iowa at 1:30 pm in Fairfield at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

Faith Christian Outreach Church will host a community blood drive today from 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm at 1302 E. Washington St., inside the Meeting Room. To donate, please contact Lee Ann Glade at 319-986-5377 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5119 to locate the drive.

The Main Street Mt. Pleasant Wine About Winter and Sweet Treat Stroll has been postponed to February 21.

7:00 am: Friday Events

February 8, 2019 7:00 am

February 8

The New London School Board meets in special session at 5 pm in the North Campus board room. Items on the agenda include amending the district calendar and accepting the resignation of Assistant High School Baseball Coach Mark McSorley.

The Mt. Pleasant Parks and Rec Panther Dance Clinic for grades Kindergarten-5th is today! Practice is from 4 to 5:30 PM at the Cottrell Gym - then the performance will be at the Boy’s JV Basketball Game against Washington at the Mount Pleasant Community High School Gym at 6 PM. Participants will perform at halftime. It's still not too late to register! The fee is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents.

7:00 am: Saturday Events

February 9, 2019 7:00 am

February 9

Managing Risk in Cow-Calf Operations hosted by the Henry County Cattlemen from 10 am to 1:15 pm in Manning Hall at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 S. Jackson Street, Mt. Pleasant.

The 26th Annual African American Celebration will be hosted by Second Baptist Ministries beginning at noon with the meal featuring dishes like gumbo, collard greens, corn bread and sweet potato pie. The meal will be followed by the program with music by the Tinders, Charism, a contemporary gospel group as well as other musical selections. Paul Dennison is the guest speaker.

The Lockridge Fire and Rescue Soup Supper and Auction will be held at the school in Lockridge from 4:30 to 7 pm, with the auction at 6 pm. The soup supper is free will donation, and the raffle is $5 per ticket, or 6 for $20. There will be a flag presentation by the Southeast Iowa Regional Fire Honor Guard.

The Salem Fire and Rescue Spaghetti Supper and Auction will be held at the Salem Community Center from 5 to 7 pm, with the auction starting at 6 pm. The spaghetti supper is free will donation, and funds will go towards the purchase of a new tank and pump for their brush truck.If you would be interested in making a donation or donating towards the auction please contact Steve Nichting at 319-931-0451 or by getting a hold of any fire department member.

Relay For Life team No One Walks Alone is having a Sweet Sale for your Sweetie today from 8 am to 2 pm at Kramer's Gas Station in Salem. Buy some sweet treats for your sweetie and help a good cause. They will have baked goods, candy, and gifts for your special someone.

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra will present its 68th season Winter Masterworks Series concerts, Fantastique! today at 7:30 pm at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, tomorrow at 2 pm at the Capitol Theater in Burlington, and again tomorrow evening at 6:30 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant. For more information, check out the orchestra's web site at www.seiso.us .

The Sunday services at the Winfield First United Methodist Church have been cancelled for February 10. Members have the option to attend services at the Winfield Presbyterian Church.

7:00 am: Sunday Events

February 10, 2019 7:00 am

February 10

Services at the Winfield United Methodist Church have been cancelled. Members have the option to attend services at the Winfield Presbyterian Church.

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra will present its 68th season Winter Masterworks Series concerts, Fantastique! today at 2 pm at the Capitol Theater in Burlington, and again this evening at 6:30 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant. For more information, check out the orchestra's web site at www.seiso.us .

7:00 am: Monday Events

February 11, 2019 7:00 am

February 11

Faith Lutheran Church will be hosting a community blood drive from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 910 Mapleleaf Drive, inside the Fellowship Hall. To donate, please contact Libby Loescher at 319-931-3537 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5184 to locate the drive.

Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The Public is welcome. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want.

7:00 am: Tuesday Events

February 12, 2019 7:00 am

February 12

Swedesburg Churchmen of Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church are sponsoring their Annual Soup Supper at the Swedesburg Parish Hall (201 Academy Avenue) in Swedesburg. Serving begins at 5:00 p.m. Menu items include chili and oyster soup, relishes, desserts, and beverages. Free-will offering will support local efforts to help alleviate hunger through The Fellowship Cup, Tolson Community Action Center, Henry County Habitat for Humanity, and Christamore Family Treatment Center.

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 Christian School will not serve serve tacos tonite.

Everyone is cordially invited to the Friends of Henry County Health Center’s Carnation and Balloon Sale for Valentine’s Week this February 12, 13, and 14 from 10 am to 4 pm in the hospital lobby. If you have any questions, you can contact Susan Williamson at 319-217-1737.

7:00 am: Wednesday Events

February 13, 2019 7:00 am

February 13

Congressman Dave Loebsck's rep will be at the Washington, Iowa Chamber office from 10 am to 2 pm. He will then be at the Mount Pleasant City Hall from 1 to 2 pm.

At today's Community Meal at the Fellowship Cup, First Baptist Church will serve: turkey, dressing, green beans, fruit and dessert.

The New London VFW serves tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.

The Mt. Pleasant Chamber's monthly Alive After 5 networking event will be hosted by Sodexo Campus Services in the Student Activity Center Social Hall from 5-6:30 pm. Afterwards everyone is encouraged to head across the way to the gym and enjoy the Tiger Women's and Men's basketball games. The women tip off at 5:30 pm and the men follow at 7:30 pm.

7:00 am: Thursday Events

February 14, 2019 7:00 am

February 14

Mt. Pleasant Community High School student council is hosting a blood drive during the Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3-6:30 pm in the gym. Please call 319-385-7700 to schedule a time to donate.

Food Truck Face-Off from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Mt. Pleasant High School during Parent Teacher conferences. Students from the Culinary Art, Graphic Design and Intro to Business classes will offer soup, sandwiches and desserts, competing for the most sales.

The Mt. Pleasant Community High School Student Services office is hosting a career and college planning and financial aid night for students and their parents. A representative from the Iowa College Access Network will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. The Career and College Planning Presentation for high school juniors and their parents will be at 6 pm, and the Understanding Financial Aid for high school seniors and their parents will follow at 7 pm. Please bring your laptop to these events.

The Mt. Pleasant Community Theatre celebrates 50 years with the romantic musical comedy "Guys and Dolls" tonight through Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts in Mount Pleasant. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and can be purchased at Brown’s Shoe Fit in Mount Pleasant or at the door.

Congressman Dave Loebsack's rep will be at the Ft. Madison City Hall from 10 am to noon and at the Keokuk City Hall from 1 to 2 pm.

7:00 am: Friday Events

February 15, 2019 7:00 am

February 15

Henry County Health Center invites all individuals with a chronic disease to “Coffee with Katie” on Tuesday, February 18th, from 2:00-3:00 pm. This will be held in the Diabetes Education Center, at HCHC. RSVP by today to reserve your seat. Join Katie Westphal, RN, BSN, for a social hour, fresh coffee and fruit, plus a discussion on the topic of “Carb substitutes and snack ideas.” The public is invited to attend this free program. Bring a friend. For more information or for directions, contact HCHC's Diabetes Education Department at 319-385-6518.

The local Early Childhood Area Board is holding a DHLW Early Childhood Area, RFP Committee today at 9 am in the Colmbus Junction Library, 232 2nd St., Columbus Junction. To learn more contact Tasha Beghtol at tbeghtol@dhlw.org or call 319-461-1369.

Mt. Pleasant city offices will be closed Monday, February 18th, to celebrate President's Day. Garbage collections will be one day later than usual that week.

7:00 am: Saturday Events

February 16, 2019 7:00 am

February 16

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a public forum with legislators from 7:30 to 9:30 am at the Best Western Fairfield Inn. The forum is held each month during the Iowa Legislative session.

The Crawfordsville Lions Pancake Supper is today from 4 – 7 PM at the WACO Elementary School. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door, $5 for children 12 and under, and preschoolers are FREE. Supporting local projects including our annual WACO Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available from any member or at Agri Way Partners in Crawfordsville.

The Mt. Pleasant Community Theatre celebrates 50 years with the romantic musical comedy "Guys and Dolls" tonight at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts in Mount Pleasant. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and can be purchased at the door.

The Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall is having a Chili and Salad Supper sponsored by the American Legion Post #58 from 5:30 to 8 pm. All free will donations will help send deserving boys to Iowa Hawkeye Boys State.

The Burlington Capitol Theater is having a Classic Country Night featuring Country Unlimited and Harrison Lane tonight at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at seiatickets.com and the Capitol box office.

Mt. Pleasant city offices will be closed Monday, February 18th, to celebrate President's Day. Garbage collections will be one day later than usual that week.

7:00 am: Sunday Events

February 17, 2019 7:00 am

February 17

Last chance to see the Mt. Pleasant Community Theatre celebrate 50 years with the romantic musical comedy "Guys and Dolls" today at 2 pm at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts in Mount Pleasant. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and can be purchased at the door.

Continuing the celebration of its 125^th year, Trenton United Methodist Church welcomes the Iowa Wesleyan University Concert Choir to their 9 AM worship service. The 34 voice choir, directed by Blair Buffington, is recognizing the 100^th anniversary of music education at Iowa Wesleyan. The choir will lead congregational singing, and will present a variety of musical additions to the worship service. The congregation will gather a free-will offering to support the choir’s spring travel expenses. Following worship, the congregation and guests will show St Valentine Day affection to the choir by serving a beef burger sandwich brunch. Located at the east edge of Trenton, the building is fully accessible, with plenty of free parking. The morning worship and brunch are open to all who wish to hear and support the Choir.

Church worship services for the Cottonwood United Methodist church will be held at 9 am at the Wayland City Hall Community Center, not at the church. There will not be any Sunday School.

Mt. Pleasant city offices will be closed Monday, February 18th, to celebrate President's Day. Garbage collections will be one day later than usual that week.

7:00 am: Monday Events

February 18, 2019 7:00 am

February 18

Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The Public is welcome. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want.

Mt. Pleasant city offices will be closed today in celebration of President's Day. Garbage collections will be one day later than usual this week.

7:00 am: Tuesday Events

February 19, 2019 7:00 am

February 19

The local Early Childhood Area Board is having a DHLW Early Childhood Area Board meeting today at the McLaughlin Freight Services Inc., 604 Main St., Mediapolis. To learn more contact Tasha Beghtol at tbeghtol@dhlw.org or call 319-461-1369.

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 Christian School on East Washington Street serves tacos every Tuesday from 5-7 pm. Soft shell tacos, walking tacos, super nachos, chips and homemade salsa, cookies, pop and water. Dine in or carry out and order ahead at 319-385-8613.

Iowa Wesleyan University announces the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the new location of its Art & Digital Media Design department.The open house will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. The event will feature tours, student demonstrations of various aspects of the art program, and refreshments. The new location is in Hershey West (at the corner of West Pearl and North Jackson streets) on campus. The public is invited to attend.

Henry County Health Center will host an Open House featuring the new Orthopedic & General Surgery Clinics, Physicians & Clinics of HCHC-Mt. Pleasant, and the Maternity Services Department. Come to the main lobby at Henry County Health Center between 5 pm and 7 pm. Meet their physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff, and learn about the services available in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Family Practice, Women’s Health, and Maternity Services. Tour guides will be available to take visitors to the featured areas. For more information, call 319-385-6124.

Congressman Dave Loebsack's rep will be at the Washington City Hall from 10 am to noon.

Lockridge Fire and Rescue are hosting a blood drive from 3:30 to 7:30 pm at the senior site in Lockridge.

7:00 am: Wednesday Events

February 20, 2019 7:00 am

February 20

The community meal at the Fellowship Cup has been cancelled for today.

The New London VFW serves tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.

Congressman Dave Loebsack's rep will be at the Keosauqua City Hall from 10 am to noon and at the Fairfield Convention Center from 1 to 2 pm.

Henry County Recorder's Office will be closed from 10 am to 1:30 pm for training on the new DNR system.

This month's Fresh Conversations program has been cancelled. The material will be presented on Tuesday March 5th at 5:30pm in conjunction with the community wellness workshop

7:00 am: Thursday Events

February 21, 2019 7:00 am

February 21

The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will present their annual report to the Board of Supervisors at 10:30 am. Following that, the Commission will conduct its regular monthly meeting at the Henry Co Emergency Management office conference room. The public is invited.

Congressman Dave Loebsack's rep will be at the Muscatine City Hall from 10 am to noon and at the Wapello City Hall from 1 to 2 pm.

The Mt. Pleasant Utilities’ Water Department is repairing a water main break today and Friday at the intersections of E. Monroe & N. Hamlin and E. Monroe & Walnut Street. E. Monroe St. will be closed to thru traffic and the Utilities would like to discourage travel in this area. The Utilities regrets any inconvenience and appreciates the communities understanding.

Today at 4:30 pm is the deadline to have your registration and fees returned to the Henry County Extension office for the March 2 Spring Symposium hosted by the Henry County Master Gardeners.

Main Street Mt. Pleasant's annual Wine About Winter event that was previously postponed due to weather will be held today from 5:00-8:00 pm at participating downtown retailers. Come downtown to enjoy the wine walk and sweet treat stroll and get a chance to be entered to win a wine basket giveaway.

Then Mount Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission meets at 5 pm at Jerry's Restaurant.

7:00 am: Friday Events

February 22, 2019 7:00 am

February 22

The Mt. Pleasant Utilities’ Water Department is repairing a water main break today at the intersections of E. Monroe & N. Hamlin and E. Monroe & Walnut Street. E. Monroe St. will be closed to thru traffic and the Utilities would like to discourage travel in this area. The Utilities regrets any inconvenience and appreciates the communities understanding.

Three Rivers Antique Tractor Club is sponsoring a tractor display inside at Westland Mall in West Burlington 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome but if you want to bring a tractor please contact Dan Miller 319-470-8496.

Milton American Legion Annual Soup Supper is tonight at 5:30pm at Milton American Legion Bldg., 301 N. Main St., Milton. The all you can eat soup supper will be served with drinks & dessert for a free-will offering.

Three veteran Players Workshop actors will take to the stage to portray three retired World War I veterans in a French military hospital in Players Workshop of Burlington’s upcoming performance of the dramedy Heroes, on Feb. 22-24 and Feb. 28-Mar. 3, at the Workshop at 1431 Grove St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., except for the two 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinees. The play is presented with special permission of Samuel French.

The WACO snow day from November 30 will be made up today.

7:00 am: Saturday Events

February 23, 2019 7:00 am

February 23

The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance will host the first Legislative Breakfast of the 2019 session from 8:30 am to 10 am at the Iowa Wesleyan Chadwick Library.Senator Rich Taylor and Representative Joe Mitchell will be there to share the latest from Des Mines and hear comments and concerns.

Three Rivers Antique Tractor Club is sponsoring a tractor display inside at Westland Mall in West Burlington 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome but if you want to bring a tractor please contact Dan Miller 319-470-8496.

The 6th Annual STEMFEST will take place at SCC in West Burlington from 10 am to 1 pm. STEMFEST is free and open to all kids and adults. There will be lots of hands-on activities, exhibits and demonstrations exploring careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

The Bonaparte Music Bonanza will be held today at 7pm in the Bonaparte School Building. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For advance tickets call 641-233-7917. There will be a 5pm soup supper in the cafeteria prior to the show.

The Birmingham Lions Club will have their annual soup supper today at the Lions Building from 5 to 7 pm. They will be serving chili, vegetable, potato, and oyster soup. there will also be a relish tray, dessert, and beverages, all for $5. Everyone is welcome and all proceeds will go towards Lion events. Musical entertainment will be provided by Steve Head and Pat Sharman from Milan, Missouri.

Iowa Wesleyan University will host the annual Just Desserts music department fundraiser in the Chapel at 7pm. This is the Greatest Show,will feature acts of every nature including musicians, dancers, comedians. There will be a live auction, courtesy of Your Dream Homes of Mount Pleasant. Following the show, there will be a reception with homemade desserts provided by the Mount Pleasant Chorale. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door, or ahead of time from IW Choir members and at the Tiger Bookstore on campus, or at Brown’s Shoe Fit.

New London VFW hosts a Catfish & Chicken Dinner from 5 to 7:30 pm. Catfish is $9.50, cchicken is $7 and all white chicken is $8. Dinner includes: roll & choice of 2 sides from French Fries, Baked Beans & Coleslaw.

7:00 am: Sunday Events

February 24, 2019 7:00 am

February 24

Three Rivers Antique Tractor Club is sponsoring a tractor display inside at Westland Mall in West Burlington 9 am to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome but if you want to bring a tractor please contact Dan Miller 319-470-8496.

The Union Block Bridal Fair is today from 11 am to 2 pm at 111 W. Monroe St. in Mt. Pleasant.

The Mediapolis Fire Department is holding a soup supper from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the fire station. This is the third annual soup supper. Proceeds will support the Mediapolis Fire Explorers post.

7:00 am: Monday Events

February 25, 2019 7:00 am

February 25

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program invites the community to join them for the 3rd Annual Souper Bowl at the First Christian Church in Keokuk from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and available online at dvipiowa.org/events or in person at the door. Kids under 12 eat free! All funds raised will provide immediate and long term crisis intervention services to victims/survivors of domestic violence and provide prevention education to Lee County. For more information contact them at 319-930-2030.

New London schools are having an important meeting to plan the 2019 6th grade Campout. Parents and community members are very important to the success of this traditional activity. The meeting will be held at 6 pm in the MS/HS Library. All community members are invited to attend.

Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall hosts Walk In Bingo every Monday at 6:30 pm. The Public is welcome. Each game sold separately. Play as much or as little as you want.

7:00 am: Tuesday Events

February 26, 2019 7:00 am

February 26

The Swedesburg Lutheran Church will host a blood drive from 3 to 6 pm at the Swedesburg Parish Hall.

Congressman Dave Loebsack's rep will be at the Burlington City Hall from 10 am to noon and at the Mediapolis Public Library from 1 to 2 pm.

The Dover Historical Society's annual meeting will be held today at 1:30 pm at the museum. Due to the weather, there are many topics up for discussion and review.

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.

Mt. Pleasant Almost All Choral Night concert will be held at 7 pm in the High School gym.

7:00 am: Wednesday Events

February 27, 2019 7:00 am

March 27

The Friends of the Harlan Lincoln House invite you to a special evening Brown Bag Lecture presentation in the Social Hall at Iowa Wesleyan University. The Social Hall will open at 5 pm to view selections from Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science at the Des Moines Area Community College and Baseball Historian John Liepa's extensive collection of baseball cards and memorabilia featuring Iowa's 221 Major Leaguers and seven Hall of Famers. Stick around to listen to Professor John Liepa as he engages the audience in the myths regarding the invention of baseball as well as the origins and evolution of the early game in the United States. This event is free and open to the public.

The New London VFW serves tacos every Wednesday fr0m 5 to 7:30 pm.

7:00 am: Thursday Events

February 28, 2019 7:00 am

February 28

The WACO National Honor Society will host a blood drive from 7:30 am to noon in the practice gym.

Three veteran Players Workshop actors will take to the stage to portray three retired World War I veterans in a French military hospital in Players Workshop of Burlington’s upcoming performance of the dramedy Heroes, on Feb. 28-Mar. 3, at the Workshop at 1431 Grove St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., except for the 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinee. The play is presented with special permission of Samuel French.

The WACO concert that was originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled to Monday, March 11th.

7:00 am: Friday Events

March 1, 2019 7:00 am

March 1

The Van Buren Community Players will be performing "Catch Me If You Can", a play based on the hit film and the incredible true story about Frank Abagnale Jr., today, tomorrow, and Sunday. The play will be held at the Roberts Memorial Building, 20497 Hwy. 1 N., Keosauqua. Ticket pricing is as follows: Adults: $10, Children under 18: $6, Seniors on Sunday: $8. Tickets are available beginning February 1st at First Iowa State Bank, 714 1st St. Keosauqua.

The Center for Rural Affairs and Practical Farmers of Iowa is hosting "Map of My Kingdom", a play focusing on farmland transfer, today at 7:30 pm at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. An open discussion will follow the performance with Sally Worley, Practical Farmers of Iowa's executive director.

7:00 am: Saturday Events

March 2, 2019 7:00 am

March 2

The Van Buren Community Players will be performing "Catch Me If You Can", a play based on the hit film and the incredible true story about Frank Abagnale Jr., today and tomorrow. The play will be held at the Roberts Memorial Building, 20497 Hwy. 1 N., Keosauqua. Ticket pricing is as follows: Adults: $10, Children under 18: $6, Seniors on Sunday: $8. Tickets are available beginning February 1st at First Iowa State Bank, 714 1st St. Keosauqua.

The Mt. Pleasant Christian School will be holding their auction today starting at 9 am. There will be 15 opportunities to win a family vacation to Lake Okoboji, over 100 gift certificates from area businesses, speciality baked goods and frozen entrees, 4 iowa state fair and king and country tickets, tae kwon do classes, a ukulele with case, and much more. The proceeds from this auction help keep the tuition as low as possible and contribute to the operating expenses of the Mt. Pleasant Christian School.

There will be a maple syrup program today from 9 am to noon at the Top of the Hill area in the Dorothy Family Maple Syrup camp at Oakland Mills County Park. Demonstrations on tapping trees, how an evaporator works, and syrup tasting are part of the activities. This event is free and open to all ages. groups are welcome. Also, the Friends of Conservation will be making pancakes in the Oakland Mills Nature Center during the maple syrup program. It will be a free will donation with all proceeds going towards the conservation department's resident raptors.

Three veteran Players Workshop actors will take to the stage to portray three retired World War I veterans in a French military hospital in Players Workshop of Burlington’s upcoming performance of the dramedy Heroes, on Feb. 28-Mar. 3, at the Workshop at 1431 Grove St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., except for the 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinee. The play is presented with special permission of Samuel French.

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March 3, 2019 7:00 am

March 3

The Van Buren Community Players will be performing "Catch Me If You Can", a play based on the hit film and the incredible true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. The play will be held at the Roberts Memorial Building, 20497 Hwy. 1 N., Keosauqua. Ticket pricing is as follows: Adults: $10, Children under 18: $6, Seniors on Sunday: $8. Tickets are available beginning February 1st at First Iowa State Bank, 714 1st St. Keosauqua.

Three veteran Players Workshop actors will take to the stage to portray three retired World War I veterans in a French military hospital in Players Workshop of Burlington’s upcoming performance of the dramedy Heroes today at the Workshop at 1431 Grove St. Today's Sunday matinee performance is at 2 pm. The play is presented with special permission of Samuel French.

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