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Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 5, 2025 1:07 pm403d ago
Mt. Pleasant Community School District battles surge in illnesses such as flu, RSV, and COVID-19
Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 13, 2025 4:36 pm395d ago
County officials weigh seniority-based pay against performance-based incentives in conversations about new employee compensation policy
Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 5, 2025 1:06 pm403d ago
Three MPCHS groups earned Division I ratings and will compete at the IHSSA State Contest this Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 10, 2025 1:13 pm398d ago
A routine traffic stop resulted in Mt. Pleasant man arrested on drug-related charges
Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 3, 2025 2:07 pm405d ago
MPCSD Music Department calls volunteers to support the program at Music in Motion this weekend
Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 13, 2025 4:36 pm395d ago
Sheriff Rich McNamee, who has not been paid since December, clashes with Henry County officials over his missing salary and renewed request for county-funded legal counsel amid escalating tensions.
Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 13, 2025 4:33 pm395d ago
Officials push the pause button on wind projects until September, citing the need for more time to refine ordinances amid ongoing public debate and evolving policies
Mt. Pleasant News Jan. 30, 2025 9:26 am410d ago
With a first-place finish and an Outstanding Soloist win, WMU's jazz band kicks off the season in style at the Lisbon Jazz Festival
Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 4, 2025 8:27 am405d ago
The subject of a recent investigation by MPPD is currently in custody at Washington County Jail
Mt. Pleasant News Jan. 29, 2025 1:03 pm410d ago
A series of structure and grass fires erupted in Henry County between Jan. 26-28
Mt. Pleasant News Feb. 4, 2025 8:26 am405d ago
McNamee is seeks budget increase for new body and in-car cameras, citing outdated technology and rising costs, while also addressing deputy salary concerns to improve retention
Mt. Pleasant News Jan. 29, 2025 1:00 pm410d ago
MPCSD to move forward with replacing HVAC systems at former Iowa Wesleyan Campus and continues to talk about centralized elementary school
Mt. Pleasant News Jan. 29, 2025 9:46 am411d ago
DES MOINES — On Monday, Sen. Mark Lofgren, R-Muscatine, was sworn in for his third term in the Iowa Senate. …
Mt. Pleasant News Jan. 29, 2025 9:29 am411d ago
From inspiring students to celebrating Iowa’s musical heritage, Adam Creager’s leadership earns him SEIBA’s Karl King Distinguished Service Award.

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