Today is the deadline to register for the February 25 one day diabetes education class at HCHC. This is an information course for anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. call 319-385-6518 to register.
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 Mount Pleasant Middle School Gilmore Giver's Club is sponsoring a pet food drive that runs through March 13. All donations will be given to Hometown Vet Care in New London. Drop off site is in the MPMS office. Items to donate include: puppy pads, dog or cat food, cat litter, treats, collars, leashes, small animal toys, and money.
February 25 Shrove, Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras
Stellar Women Achieving Greatness is a free networking opportunity for women entrepreneurs. It will be held at Central Park Coffee Company from 8 to 9 am. No pre-registration required. Come for the entire or come and go as your schedule allows.
Lockridge Fire and Rescue has a blood drive at the senior site in Lockridge . The time is 3:30 to 7:30.
St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Mount will host the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, serving pancakes and sausage starting at 4:30p.m. until 7:00p.m for a free will donation.
The New London United Methodist Men will serve a Shrove Tuesday all you can eat pancake and sausage supper beginning at 5 pm in the New London United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The public is invited. A free will donation will be accepted to support local church and community projects.
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.
In celebration of Black History Month, Iowa Wesleyan University presents a free showing of the movie, "Selma" at the Temple Twin Theater in Mount Pleasant at 7 pm.
Mt. Pleasant Community Schools Almost All Choral Night at 7 pm at the High School.
The WACO National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive in the school practice gym from 7:30 am until noon. And the Iowa Wesleyan University Student Nursing Association is sponsoring a community blood drive in the social hall from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.
The Mount Pleasant First Presbyterian Church will provide the meal at the Fellowship Cup at noon serving chili, chicken noodle soup, vegetable beef soup, bread and dessert.
Feathers & Fur Farmstead leads Sunnybrook at Mount Pleasant's Lifelong Learning Series presentation at 2:00 p.m. Shauna Freitag will share how this Danville based business specializes in quality alpaca products along with offering agritourism events all year long. This presentation is free and open to the public.
The New London VFW Post 7641 serves tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.
The Circle Square B Promenaders Dance every Wednesday at the Fellowship Cup at 7 pm. Experienced square dancers are invited to join them.
"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" will be performed at the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel at 7:30 pm by a Wesleyan theater class. This is free and open to the public.
The Donnellson Cow/Calf Forum has been rescheduled for this evening 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room 506 N. Main St., Donnellson. This event is free to attend. RSVP by calling 515-296-2266 or email Kate. Walk-ins also welcome.
The Van Buren Community Players present "Matilda" Feb. 27 thru Feb. 29 at 7 pm and March 1st at 2 pm at the Roberts Memorial Building in Keosauqua. Adult tickets are $10, 18 and under are $6.
"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" will be performed at the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel at 7:30 pm by a Wesleyan theater class. This is free and open to the public.
The Players Workshop presents "The Radiant" a docu-drama about the life of widowed Marie Curie who won 2 Nobel Prizes and revolutionized the world of science. Performances run Thursday through Sunday February 27th through March 1st at the Workshop located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington. All performances are at 7:30 pm except for the Sunday matinees, which are at 2 pm. For more information, call 753-6623 or go to playersworkshoptheater.com.
The Three Rivers Tractors Club will have over 50 antique tractors at Westland Mall this weekend. You can find the display at the center of the mall, during normal business hours. Tractors from members all around southeast Iowa will be displayed.
The St. John's Harvest Festival Kick Off Party will be held at the K of C Hall starting at 6:30 pm. There will be appetizers served until gone, Happy Hour specials from 6:30 to 7:30 and raffles thru out the night. The shrimp boil starts at 7 pm and there will karaoke and music starting at 9:30 pm. At 7:30 pm there will be some special Harvest Festival announcements.
The WMU Music Department will host its annual Cafe Concert at 7:00 PM in the big gym. All WMU students in grades 6-12 who are involved in music will perform at the concert. Bleacher tickets available to purchase for those just wanting to come and enjoy the music. Those ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. There will also be freewill donation bake sale.
Iowa Wesleyan University presents the Golden Dragon Acrobats at 7 pm in the University Chapel. This is free to the public. Doors open at 6 pm.
The Van Buren Community Players present "Matilda" thru Feb. 29 at 7 pm and March 1st at 2 pm at the Roberts Memorial Building in Keosauqua. Adult tickets are $10, 18 and under are $6.
The Players Workshop presents "The Radiant" a docu-drama about the life of widowed Marie Curie who won 2 Nobel Prizes and revolutionized the world of science. Performances run Friday through Sunday at the Workshop located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington. All performances are at 7:30 pm except for the Sunday matinees, which are at 2 pm. For more information, call 753-6623 or go to playersworkshoptheater.com.
Southeast Iowa Youth for Christ 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast serving from 8 am to 11 am at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School, 1505 E. Washington Street. There will be a short presentation at 9 am.
The Three Rivers Tractors Club will have over 50 antique tractors at Westland Mall this weekend. You can find the display at the center of the mall, during normal business hours. Tractors from members all around southeast Iowa will be displayed.
12th Annual Chili Cook-off in Salem to raise money for more playground equipment for the Salem park. The cook-off will be held at the UnderGround from 5 to 8 pm. It's $6 to enter a chili and judge, $5 to just judge. Chili should be there by 4 pm to enter. There are prizes for best Hot, Mild and Specialty.
The Van Buren Community Players present "Matilda" at 7 pm and March 1st at 2 pm at the Roberts Memorial Building in Keosauqua. Adult tickets are $10, 18 and under are $6.
The Players Workshop presents "The Radiant" a docu-drama about the life of widowed Marie Curie who won 2 Nobel Prizes and revolutionized the world of science. Performances run through Sunday at the Workshop located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington. All performances are at 7:30 pm except for the Sunday matinees, which are at 2 pm. For more information, call 753-6623 or go to playersworkshoptheater.com.
As of this morning (Sunday) the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities wants to inform customers and the general public that Well #6 is down for emergency repairs. They encourage customers to conserve water until Well #6 is back in service. No completion time has been announced. For questions please call 319-385-2121 anytime.
March is Youth Art Month. The opening of the annual exhibit of Mt. Pleasant students' artwork at the Henry County Court House will be held from 1 to 3 pm. The public is invited. The work will be on display thru the month and can be seen Monday thru Friday during regular court house business hours after the Sunday opening.
The Players Workshop presents "The Radiant" a docu-drama about the life of widowed Marie Curie who won 2 Nobel Prizes and revolutionized the world of science. Performances are at the Workshop, located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington at 2 pm. For more information, call 753-6623 or go to playersworkshoptheater.com.
The Southeast Iowa Band for an afternoon of entertaining band music. The band will presents their spring concert at 3 pm in the Chapel Auditorium on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus. The band is comprised of students and faculty of IW as well as community members from throughout the region. The band is directed by Robert McConnell and Dr. Michael Knight, Director of Bands at IW. Admission is free.
Players Workshop is holding open auditions for their spring production "A Fox on the Fairway" today and tomorrow at 7 pm at the Workshop, located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington. The play follows a golf tournament between two rival country clubs, who will try anything to win. Parts are available for three men and three women, ranging in age from mid-twenties to fiftyish. No advance preparation or previous experience is needed. The play will run April 24-26 and April 30-May 3. For more information, call Bonnie Downes at 752-4688 or go to playersworkshoptheater.com.
The Three Rivers Tractors Club will have over 50 antique tractors at Westland Mall this weekend. You can find the display at the center of the mall, during normal business hours. Tractors from members all around southeast Iowa will be displayed.
The Milton Fire Department Soup Supper begins at 5:30 pm at the Milton American Legion Building. Enjoy delicious homemade soups for a free will donation.
The public is invited to play 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 Mount Pleasant Community High School Student Services office is hosting a career and college planning and financial aid night for students and their parents at 6:30 pm in the High School Media Center.
Danville FFA is holding a free will donation spaghetti supper at the Danville Community Building beginning at 5:30 pm with all proceeds going to Friends of Danville FFA and 4H. Following the supper, everyone is invited for a special community screening of SILO, the first-ever feature film about a grain entrapment.
Players Workshop is holding open auditions for their spring production "A Fox on the Fairway" today at 7 pm at the Workshop, located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington. The play follows a golf tournament between two rival country clubs, who will try anything to win. Parts are available for three men and three women, ranging in age from mid-twenties to fiftyish. No advance preparation or previous experience is needed. The play will run April 24-26 and April 30-May 3. For more information, call Bonnie Downes at 752-4688 or go to playersworkshoptheater.com.
The Alzheimer's Association has a Volunteer Kickoff Party at Mi Pueblo Real in Burlington. Drop in from 11:30 to 12:15 with an optional meeting from 12:15 to 1. Lunch and drawing prizes will be available. Multiple opportunities to volunteer are available for the Walk, which will be held Saturday, October 10th.
The month's first Brown Bag Lecture, sponsored by Friends of the Harlan Lincoln House, will be held at noon in the International Room of the Chadwick Library on the Iowa Wesleyan University Campus. Bring your lunch and enjoy this free program with a historian from the Grout Museum District. Robert Neymeyer will talk about Rural Farm history in Iowa.
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 Mount Pleasant Police Department business office will close at 10 am so that the employees can attend a funeral. If anyone needs an officer they can pick up the phone in the lobby and speak to dispatch.
Mount Pleasant Middle School Band Concert will be held at the High School Gym at 7:00 pm.
WACO High School has an Escape Rooms After-Prom Fundraiser at the practice gym in Wayland. It starts on the hour from 3 to 8 pm. Make reservations online at EscapeRoomParties.com/Events
The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance presents Dueling Pianos at Airport Road Vineyard. It runs from 6 to 9:30 pm. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $30. A VIP table of 10 is $400 and features early access, an appetizer platter and a bottle of wine or bucket of beer. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 385-3101.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School Auction kicks off at 9:02 am tomorrow but tonight features a preview night from 5 to 7 pm. You can view the items on the auction block and place absentee bids. An online auction will also be available. Look for the Mount Pleasant Christian School Auction 2020 Facebook event.
The Mt. Pleasant Christian School auction kicks off at 9:02 am at the school. Auctions run throughout the day and food will be available to purchase. If you can't make it in, check out the online auction and learn more about the auction at Mt. Pleasant Christian School Auction 2020 on the Facebook event page.
2020 Farm Show from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. Free Admission.Agriculture exhibition featuring machinery, seed technology, and grain handling from across Southeast Iowa. Once inside be sure to see all the exhibitors. Jefferson County Pork Producers serving lunch from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. There is popcorn, coloring pages, candy and much more in the atrium and expo hall. Local group 'The Boys' will take stage about 7:15 pm followed by Grammy Award winning Diamond Rio.
WACO High School has an Escape Rooms After-Prom Fundraiser at the practice gym in Wayland. It starts on the hour from 1 to 8 pm. Make reservations online at EscapeRoomParties.com/Events
The 2nd Annual Bonaparte Music Bonanza will be held in the former Bonaparte School. There is a performance at 7 pm this evening and a matinee performance on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door. Tonight there is a soup supper for a free will donation at 5:30 pm.
The Cotillion Club announces the fourth dance of the 2019-2020 schedules. The band LMNOP will play your favorites at the Eagles Lodge in Burlington. Dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., open to the public, singles welcome and new members are encouraged. Cover charge is $12.50 per person for non-members.
Remember to Spring Forward one hour. Daylight savings time begins at 2 am Sunday.
Daylight Savings time begins at 2 am. While you are setting your clocks ahead, it is also a good time to check your batteries in your smoke alarm.
St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Franklin will hold the annual soup and sandwich luncheon at the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room in Donnellson from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu includes oyster, vegetable, chili and potato soups along with beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, hotdogs, pies, desserts and drinks for a free will donation.
The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities would like to inform the Mt. Pleasant Community that starting on Monday, March 9, 2020, Hooper Corporation will begin to set poles and string wire for the new transmission line. For the next four weeks, portions of the south bound lane of Iris Street will be will be closed to traffic. Also during this time, driveway entrances may be closed for a short period. We are asking our customers and general public to avoid the area and to use an alternate route if at all possible. The north bound lane of Iris Street will remain open to traffic.
Soup Supper for Domestic Violence Intervention Program(DVIP) from 5:30-7:30 pm at Angelini's Restaurant,1006 Main St, Keokuk. Tickets are $7, and includes soup, non-alcoholic drinks, and dessert.
The public is invited to play 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 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.
Wednesday's community meal at the Fellowship Cup in Mount Pleasant is being served by First Baptist Church. Enjoy roast beef and pork....roasted red potatoes and carrots....along with crock pot corn. A variety of desserts will be served....dinner begins at 11:30
Congressman Dave Loebsack's representative will be at the Washington Chamber of Commerce, 205 West Main Street from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and at the Mount Pleasant City Hall 207 Est Monroe Street from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Midwest Old Threshers hosts Alive After 5 at the Temple Theater in Mount Pleasant and will announce the 2020 Reunion Entertainment line-up on the KILJ stage. Mount Pleasant Chamber members and their employees are invited to attend for this networking event.
The New London VFW Post 7641 serves tacos every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm.
Circle Square B Promenaders square dancing at the Fellowship Cup in Mount Pleasant. Experienced square dancers invited to join them at 7 pm.
The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities would like to inform our customers of a water shut-off from 3:30 p.m. to approximately 7:30 p.m. The Utilities will be replacing a water valve at the intersection of Monroe St. and Locust St. and abandoning the old water main on Monroe Street in the downtown area. The following locations will be without water:
• E. Monroe St. from Adams St. to Cherry St.
• Adams St. from Washington St. to Taft St.
• Hamlin St. from Monroe St. to Madison St.
• Walnut St. from Washington St. to Henry St.
Due to the Utilities water shut-off, the Mount Pleasant City Hall will close at 3:30 pm today.
The East Lake Park entrance on Iris Road in Mount Pleasant is closed thru Friday due to construction.
Congressman Dave Loebsack's representative will be at the Ft. Madison City Hall from 10 am to 12 pm and at the Keokuk Public Library from 1 to 2 pm.
There is a blood drive at the Mount Pleasant High School from 3:15 to 6:15 pm in the Commons. The public is welcome to give.
Also, at the Mount Pleasant High School, there is an opportunity to get free help with filling out the Free Application For Student Aid (FASFA) from 4 to 7:30 pm in the Media Center. Students, please bring your laptop.
Come to downtown Mt. Pleasant for the Saving of the Green Beer Walk from 5 to 7 pm.
Weather permitting the Mount Pleasant City compost site located southwest of Saunders Park at the end of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive is open Saturdays, weather permitting for the month of March from 8 am to 5 pm.
The Winfield Fire and Rescue Pancake supper planned for this evening has been postponed.
The Oakville United Methodist Promise Circle invites everyone to the 30th Annual Taco Supper from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Oakville Community Building. Serving homemade tacos, taco baskets, hamburgers, desserts & drinks for a free will donation. Proceeds benefit Oakville Fire & Rescue, the Oakville United Methodist Women and families in needs.
Registration for the Mt. Pleasant Recreational Softball league: Girls grades pre-K through 12th can sign up for recreational softball league today at Van Allen elementary between 8-11 am. A skills assessment will take place on March 22 at Cottrell frin 5:00-6:00 pm for those in grades 3rd & 4th and from 6:00-7:00 pm for those in grades 5th & 6th. Registrations will also be accepted during the skills assessment. Registration forms may be found on our website at www.mpsoftball.com, Mt. Pleasant Middle School and High School, or the Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation department. Deadline for registering is March 22. Any questions, you can contact Diane Magnani at 931-3073.
The Lockridge Lions Club annual pancake and sausage supper will be held at the Lockridge Community Center from 5:30 to 7 pm. Entertainment will follow. You may also bring your donations of glasses, hearing aids and cell phones or give them to any Lockridge Lions member.
Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall has a Chili and Salad Supper from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. It is sponsored by American Legion Post #58 and is by freewill donation to send deserving boys to Iowa Hawkeye Boys State. The band "3 Go Tease" will perform from 7 to 8:30.
The public is invited to play 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.
WMU school open from 8-3:30 Tues-Wed for pickup of personal items incl band instruments. More info re: extended closure by Tues at 10:00 am. No K/1 parent mtg tonight.
The conference band festival at Winfield Mt. Union has been cancelled. No makeup date has been set.
There is a blood drive at the E3 Center on East Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
The Brown Bag Lecture at the Union Block Building in Mount Pleasant with Dr. Dianne Bystrom, has been postponed.
The Tuesday, March 17 Monthly Activity that was scheduled to be held at the Donnellson United Methodist Church has been postponed.
Enjoy a St. Patty's dinner at the Bonaparte Opera House. Serving corned beef and cabbage, beef stew, cornbread, homemade desserts and drinks for a free will offer from 5 to 7:30 pm.
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 has been postponed. There will also be no tacos next week.
Corned Beef and cabbage will be served from 5-730 tonight at the New London VFW. It is by freewill donation to benefit New London scholarships & post upkeep.
MPCSD will begin providing grab-n-go lunches at NE corner of MP Middle School and front door of Salem Elementary starting Wednesday, March 18, from 11:30am - 12:30pm.
No Fellowship Cup community meal today.
The Henry Co Historic Preservation Commission will not meet as planned and will reschedule for Wednesday April 15 at 1:00pm at the courthouse.
The Mount Pleasant Lincoln Street railroad crossing will be closed thru Friday, March 20. This closure will also include Lincoln Street from East Vernon to East Taft.
Donnellson Community Blood Drive from 3 to 5:30 pm in the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room.
The New London VFW Post 7641 has cancelled their tacos.
Circle Square B Promenaders square dancing at the Fellowship Cup in Mount Pleasant. Experienced square dancers invited to join them.
Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club annual pancake breakfast has been postponed.
Players Workshop of Burlington’s Young Actors’ Program free theatrical workshop, “An Introduction to Musicals,” for students grades 5-12 has been postponed.
Birmingham Lions Italian Night featuring lasagna, spaghetti with mean sauce, various desserts and drinks for $5 at the Birmingham Lions Building.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra concert series this weekend is postponed.
This week's Harlan-Lincoln House Brown Bag Lecture has been cancelled.
The Henry County Heritage Trust annual meeting of the board and membership, originally scheduled for March 24th, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
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. Due to the Coronavirus please call ahead to verify meeting is still scheduled.
The Dover Museum has cancelled their meeting scheduled for March 24th.
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.
Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School has been cancelled.
The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities will have a water shut-off on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m. to tie-in to the new water main that was installed last week under the Lincoln Street Railroad Crossing. This shut-off will affect the following locations:
N. Lincoln St. from Railroad Crossing to Henry St.
E. Henry St. from Lincoln St. to Hamlin St.
E. Vernon St. from Lincoln St. to Poplar St. Poplar St. from Vernon St. to Henry St. Jay St. from Henry St. to Railroad Tracks Hamlin St. from Henry St. to Railroad Tracks
Due to the New London VFW Post 7641 being closed taco night has been cancelled.
The Spring Big Basement Sale at the Winfield Presbyterian Church scheduled for March 26 & 27 has been cancelled.
Henry County Public Health will only offer immunization clinic on Thursdays from 1-4pm. Only one family at a time will be allowed in the building so clients will be asked to wait outside in their vehicles. There are instructions posted outside as to the procedure to follow.
The Mount Pleasant High School Drama Department musical has been postponed.
Wave to Lincoln School Teachers and Staff! From 4:00 to 4:30, Lincoln staff will be standing on the sidewalk around the school (practicing social distancing). They invite all Lincoln families to drive by and wave to staff from their cars. Think of it as a reverse parade! Please drive clockwise around the building.
The Harlan-Lincoln House Brown Bag Lecture has been cancelled.
On Tuesday, March 31, from 4:30-5:00, Van Allen staff will be standing on the sidewalk around the school (practicing social distancing). The staff invites all Van Allen families to drive by and wave to staff from their cars. Think of it as a reverse parade.
Come wave to Salem Elementary School staff! From 5:30 to 6 pm, they will be standing on the blacktop, the backside, in the drop-off area of the school.
Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge is serving their delicious tacos to-go from 5 to 7 pm. Tacos, taco salad and walking tacos are $6 each.
Today is the deadline to submit a deceased veteran's name to be added to the Henry County Veterans Memorial prior to Memorial Day 2020. The veteran must meet one of the following criteria: Have been born in Henry County, entered military service from Henry County, OR have lived in Henry County for at least ten years. Honorable discharge papers must accompany the request. Applications are available at area funeral homes, at the Veterans Hall, 300 West Monroe, Henry County Veterans Affairs, 106 North Jackson, or by calling 319-385-4983.
The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Alliance Alive After Five networking event has been cancelled.
The staff at WMU will be driving throughout the district and waving and honking on our way through our communities of Winfield, Mount Union, and Morning Sun. Select a location on the route, sit in a vehicle on the route, and/or be on your porch/yard while we parade through town. The route will be posted on the school website. The parade starts at 3 pm starting in Winfield, then to Mount Union, and finishing in Morning Sun.
A Covid-19 Community Forum will air on 105.5 FM at 9:30 am. Owner Paul Dennison is hosting with State Representative Joe Mitchell, Henry County Public Health Coordinator Shelley Van Dorin, Emergency Management Coordinator Walt Jackson, Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee and Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance Executive Vice President Kristi Ray. Email us ahead of time with questions to kiljradio@kilj.com or give us a call at 319-385-8728. You can also stream the forum on kilj.com.
Today is the deadline to get registered for Mt. Pleasant Recreational Softball. We will try to have a softball season. Opening Day has been postponed to May 18. Registration forms are on the website www.mpsoftball.com.
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