It won?t be long now as Santa is packing the sleigh for his trip bringing packages to fulfill the wishes of youngsters. In this photo, taken a few years ago, Santa intently listens to a shy, young girl as she recites her Christmas wish list.
A Henry County inmate started Christmas Day with a fight.According to a press release, Henry County inmate Cody Bailey initiated a fight with another inmate in the jail at approximately 1 a.m. on Dec. 25.The inmates were separated and no injuries were reported.Bailey has since been charged with a simple misdemeanor assault.A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until ...
Seemingly, Christmas is the only sacred holiday remaining. It is the day when the shovels are laid down, the front door of the office is closed and family and friends gather to celebrate not only the birth of the Christ child but also the joy of being together again. Hopefully, the holiday remains sacred for many more years to come.
CRAWFORDSVILLE ? A Crawfordsville woman has been arrested on a drug charge.On Dec. 22, at about 5 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Police Department arrested Kelli Matkin, of Crawfordsville, for delivery of less than 50 kilograms of marijuana, a Class D Felony.According to a press release, as a result of an investigation police located approximately one ounce of marijuana, serialized U.S. currency and paraphernalia.Matki...
Iowa Wesleyan College is launching two new online bachelor?s degree completion programs in Business Administration and Human Services.Students can now complete three degree programs entirely online through Iowa Wesleyan.Offered through the Adult and Graduate Studies program, these programs now accompany Wesleyan?s RN-to-BSN online program as the institution broadens access to adult learners throughout the ...
Mt. Pleasant?s Wanda Ford, who lives in the north-central part of the community, has been decorating the exterior of her home since 1967. Each year, she adds to her display and the display is so large now that it does not fit in one picture.
By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsHenry County is going to see some changes in crisis services soon. That was the word from Sarah Berndt, central point of coordination director for Henry County, as she gave her monthly report during the latest Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday.According to Berndt, positive changes in crisis services for patients in need of mental health treatment that are ...
Henry County supervisors will receive their monthly update from Central Point Coordinator Sarah Berndt during their meeting tomorrow (Thurs.) at 9 a.m. at the Henry County Courthouse.Other tentative agenda items include an insurance review and renewal from Mike Vens and supervisors? subcommittee reports.
Mt. Pleasant Middle School hosted the First Tech Challenge Dec. 13. The Challenge was comprised of robotics competition.Mt. Pleasant Middle School?s NERDS? robot battles it out with other robots in the photo to earn points by placing balls in the goals or removing the goals from the field of play.
By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsThe Henry County Board of Supervisors was joined by a hearty host of community leaders at their latest board meeting on Tuesday. Leading the group was Henry County Substance Abuse Coalition program coordinator, Cherry Sandeen. She, along with the rest of the coalition members, presented the board with a proposed budget for 2015 while also informing the board of some of the ...
By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant NewsFor years, Iowa school districts have been able to circumvent a state law.That may be ending with the coming school year, according to a memo sent last Friday by Brad Buck, director of the Iowa Department of Education, to state schools.Iowa law requires that ?school shall begin no sooner than a day during the calendar week in which the first day of September falls?if the ...
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to two, two-vehicle accidents over the weekend.On Dec. 13, at approximately 6:53 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of N. Grand Ave. and E. Winfield Ave. According to police reports, it was determined that a 2013 Nissan Sentra, driven by Jasmine Howell, of Riverdale, Ill., was traveling ...
Seldom do you find December street paving in Iowa, but that is exactly what happened Thursday in Mt. Pleasant as crews from Shipley Contracting had the paving crew mobilized to finish paving North Iris Avenue to the railroad tracks parallel to East Monroe Street. The project, which began in the spring, has had numerous weather delays and will not be finished until next spring.
By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsCommunity Action of Southeast Iowa (CASI) had another busy month with November now in the books. According to a CASI report given by Henry County Supervisor Marc Lindeen, the organization spent approximately $122,955 on projects specifically in Henry County.About $58,320 was spent on weatherization projects in the county while about $57,960 was spent on energy assistance. ...
Daily Newsletters
Account
