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An investigation by county sheriff's deputies Sept. 23 into a disturbance led to an arrest and charges filed against one of the participants.Deputies were summoned to the 2500 grid of Dakota Avenue and an investigation determined a domestic assault had taken place.Shawna Smothers, 41, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested and charged with domestic assault causing bodily injury, first offense, a serious misdemeanor.A ...

Almost 30 4-H?ers, parents and volunteers gathered Sunday, Sept.18 for the new beef selection workshop at the Pat Schneider Farm in Riverside. This workshop was one in a series of 4-H beef workshops planned by the 4-H Youth Committee and beef volunteers.4-H volunteer and alum Brent Schneider shared tips on what 4-Hers should be looking for when selecting their beef projects this fall based on what their goals ...

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Every September, a little bit of England appears in Henry County.That's because the last weekend of September is the Red Flag Horseless Carriage Tour in Henry and surrounding counties.This year marks the sixth annual tour with events beginning Thursday, Sept. 28, and concluding Saturday, Sept. 30, with the trip from New London to Brighton.Tour organizer Jeff Krug of Mt. ...

Autumn may have begun on Friday, Sept. 22, but for many in Henry County Wednesday morning's sunrise not only filled the sky with fall-like colors, but may have been the first morning that felt fall-like.

These are the homecoming queen candidates from the 1953-54 school year. Pictured from left are Sharon Griggs, Sharon Farnetti, Janice Booth and Janice Kos.

The 40th annual Keokuk County Historical Society open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday,, Sept. 24, at its building on the corner of East and Elm Street in Sigourney.A program will be held at 1:30 p.m. Quilters will share stories about their quilts made through the ages. The most recent donation on display is the Manhattan Mill Stone.The stone house will be open from 3 to 4 p.m. at North Shuffleton in ...

The Marion Avenue Baptist Church led our weekly service on Sunday. Howard Dantuma presented the sermon titled ?Jesus: The Priest? to 11 Halcyon House residents. The service included scripture readings from Leviticus 8. Howard shared music on the accordion. Those present stated the music was unique and very pleasant.Avalon residents joined together for a tailgate last Friday with Grasshopper Trivia. The residents ...

Tom Tanner, Bob Ross and Marion Turnipseed were among the military veterans honored at Case Field Heroes? Night prior to the Washington vs. Solon football game. All community heroes including veterans, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and public servants were escorted to the field and recognized for their service. They remained on the field for the flag-raising while the band played ...

The American Legion Auxiliary of the Leon Beatty Post 29 met Sept. 13, 2016, at the Washington County Ambulance Barn, with four members and two guests present.President Sue Gilmere called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Dixie Young gave the prayer, and Sue read a story about the flag before the Pledge of Allegiance and reading of the Preamble for God and Country were said by all. Sue reported on the June minutes ...

The Enhance Henry County Community Foundation has received a $133,672 state award to advance community based philanthropy throughout Henry County.The award comes by the way of the County Endowment Fund, which was established by HF2302 in the 2004 legislative session. The purpose of the legislation is to encourage the creation and development of community foundations and civic philanthropy throughout Iowa by ...

Student pictures will be taken at Washington Middle School Tuesday, Sept. 27, beginning at 8:20 a.m.All Students and staff members will be photographed for school records and identification cards. Picture packets were sent home with students Sept. 15.Each student must bring his/her own order envelope with payment to the camera on picture day in order to receive pictures or parents can order online prior to ...

From the National Instituteof HealthEver tried to eat just one potato chip, or take just one bite of chocolate cake? It may feel impossible. A little nibble triggers an urge to eat more. Some people feel driven to keep eating to the point where the food?s no longer enjoyable. You know the resulting weight gain will harm your health. So why do you keep eating when it?s not in your best interest?Out-of-control ...