Mt. Pleasant News

Community members got a taste of just how little room there is in the W-MU cafeteria. Architects and W-MU administration met with the public Monday night to brainstorm options and possible building designs for the district.

It was car versus deer day in Henry County on Oct. 13.Henry County Sheriff?s deputies investigated three such accidents that day, all occurring within a 50-minute span.The first occurred at 7:27 p.m., in the 1500 grid of U.S. Highway 34 when Jeremy Corbin, 43, Lockridge, struck a deer crossing his path with his 2005 Pontiac. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $5,000 and there were no injuries reported.Twent...

A two-vehicle accident Oct. 16 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 34 and Racine Avenue, south of New London, resulted in minor injuries to one of the drivers.According to the Henry County Sheriff?s report, Carl Harold Loyd, New London, was driving a 2005 Ford F-250 eastbound on U.S. Highway 34. Loyd made a left turn onto Racine Avenue, but failed to yield.The Loyd vehicle pulled out in front of a 2005 Dodge ...

BY KARYN SPORYMt. Pleasant NewsWINFIELD ? When BLDD Architects told the Winfield-Mt. Union Facilities Committee they would like to see 100 individuals at the upcoming community engagement meeting, where the firm would lay out basic plans for updating the school and take community input, the committee chuckled. Getting 100 people to the meeting seemed like a far-fetched dream.However, as the clock ticked closer ...

Locals flocked to Salem's East Grove Farms for a night of music and fun as the Garretsons hosted the Old Barn Blues and BBQ Festival.

Cathryn Layer displayed some of her work during southeast Iowa's art studio tour. Seen here is Layer?s painting of the Mt. Pleasant Central Park fountain. Layer paints most of her work from photos she's taken.

BY AARON VINERGolden Triangle News ServiceWASHINGTON ? Throughout Bryce Sinn?s life, his mother was one of his biggest cheerleaders and best friends.This football season, there is an absence on the football field, as the Washington High School senior plays for her memory. On Feb. 23, Bryce?s mother, Patricia Sinn, passed away after a five-year battle with cancer.?The big thing I miss is her being on the ...

Fall is upon us so Luke Cox grabbed his fishing pole and his favorite spot at Oakland Mills for some peace and quiet and maybe a fish dinner.

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsEver so slowly, the City of Mt. Union?s bill to the Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) is decreasing, RUSS Executive Director Bruce Hudson told RUSS board of directors Wednesday during their monthly meeting.Hudson said one of several district court judgments won by RUSS against Mt. Union has been satisfied. However, Mt. Union still owes several judgment amounts and ...

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsHenry County?s Board of Supervisors handled business property tax credits Thursday morning.County Assessor Gary Dustman presented fiscal 2017 property tax credits requests from about 20 businesses. Dustman said that the deadline for applying for business property tax credits had been moved from March 15 to July 1.Commercial property owners do not have to annually reapply for ...

BY KARYN SPORYMt. Pleasant NewsWINFIELD ? The thousands of literary characters in the Winfield Public Library will no longer have to worry about water damage as the council approved a quote for a new roof this week.On Wednesday, during the council?s regular meeting, a bid from Dearborn Becker Roofers was approved. Dearborn Becker?s quote was for $39,600.The city had received several other quotes, varying in ...

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsMt. Pleasant residents with messy property beware; the city council is watching you.During Wednesday?s Mt. Pleasant City Council meeting, Mayor Steve Brimhall said the ordinance committee would be closely scrutinizing properties, which would qualify as nuisances under city code.?We?re going to start working on some (nuisance) issues in the city over the next six months,? ...