Crystal Roth of Mt. Pleasant and her two-and-one-half-year-old daughter, McKenna, take advantage of the weather during the recent stretch of mild autumn days for a romp in the leaves, knowing that dad will clean up the mess.
BENTONSPORT ? Each year, the Villages Folk School of Van Buren County offers a free day of classes to area high schools.Recently, 45 art students from Mt. Pleasant Community High School experienced classes at the Villages Folk School.Students were allowed to choose two of the following classes to attend ? stained glass, pottery, blacksmithing, sculpture, paper making, pastels or rug weaving. Classes were hosted ...
By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant NewsMt. Pleasant City Council members wiped the slate clean in 10 minutes Wednesday afternoon.It was more a case of a light agenda for the council, which barely managed a quorum.The most significant piece of business was taking the first step in amending rules and regulations defining urban revitalization areas. The council will host a public hearing on the new language at 5:30 ...
By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsHenry County Health Center is making significant strides to combat the infamous Ebola virus that has had United States citizens and medical institutions on edge in the recent month, according to new statements made by HCHC officials.During Tuesday?s HCHC Board of Trustees meeting, CEO Robb Gardner and Community Health Director Travis Johnson briefed the board on the steps that ...
Mt. Pleasant music students (grades 3-12) will be taking orders for fresh fruit, cheese, sausage and nuts from Oct. 22-Nov. 5.Students are earning funds toward music trips they can participate in at the high school level.The MP Music Boosters appreciate the community support in this endeavor.
By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsMarsh Avenue will be getting a little makeover soon, or at least that?s the word from Jake Hotchkiss, Henry County engineer.During Tuesday?s Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting, Hotchkiss presented the board with a contract for a purchase of land for highway easement on Marsh Avenue. The specific plans for the project will be brought up next week for signatures and ...
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at approximately 6:11 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff?s Office responded to a vehicle versus deer accident on Highway 34 near mile-marker 227.Upon investigation, it was determined a 2006 GMC truck operated by Ryan Shuman, of Kahoka M.o., was traveling west on Highway 34 when he struck a deer. A state accident report was completed and no injuries were reported.In another accident ...
Mt. Pleasant City Council members will set a public hearing date during their meeting today on a proposed amendment of the urban revitalization area.Other tentative agenda items for the 5:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall include approval of the annual urban renewal (TIF) report; approval of the lead of airport farm ground; a resolution adjusting the pay scale for the fire department; and application for Enhanced ...
On Oct. 20, at approximately 6:53 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff?s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 3200 grid of Racine Avenue. A resident had arrived home and observed a suspicious vehicle leaving his property. The resident followed the vehicle away from his home while making a call to the sheriff?s office. The vehicle fled from the resident and was located a few minutes later by law ...
Healthy Henry County Communities (HHCC) hosted its annual Healthy Halloween Walk. HHCC received help from Club M, the county substance abuse coalition and other agencies in putting on the walk. In the top photo, Aiyana Christofferson, right, Winfield, gets her face painted by Laura Hult. Jeff Vens, 2, left-center photo, tries his luck at one of the games. Calysta Wilson, left in bottom photo, and Bailey Batten, ...
Calysta Wilson, left, and Bailey Batten, members of Teens Against Tobacco Use, display an educational poster on E-cigarettes during the Health Henry County Communities Healthy Halloween Walk Sunday. Skies were clear and temperatures in the mid-60s, making it a great day for walking.
On Oct. 8, 2014, the Jefferson County Law Center received a call that a seven-year-old child on a bicycle had been hit by a female driver in a black, four-door car on Fairview Street, north of Pence Elementary School and that the driver of the car continued on without stopping.An investigation was initiated by the Fairfield Police Department. On Oct. 13, 2014, an individual came to the Jefferson County Law ...
Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have fallen 5.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.01 per gallon Oct. 19, according to GasBuddy?s daily survey of 2,036 gas outlets in Iowa. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.12 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Iowa during the past ...
Former Mt. Pleasant Mayor Stan Hill will be honored at halftime of tonight?s high school football game between Mt. Pleasant and Washington.Last summer, Staats of Mt. Pleasant hosted a county fair-themed event for its employees and families in which those attending could participate in various competitive events.In one of those events, employees competed in a Quilt Block Challenge. Following the event, the quilt ...
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