Mt. Pleasant News

By TRISHA PHELPS Mt. Pleasant News WINFIELD ? While only three of the five school board members were present at the Winfield-Mt. Union school board meeting on Wednesday night, there were several hirings approved, as well as setting the board?s legislative priorities for the 2014 session of the Iowa Legislature.The board approved hiring Amy Krieger as secondary special education teacher; Alex Klopfenstein, ...

This year?s ?great pumpkin? at the Iowa State Fair was grown by Martin Schnicker of Mt. Pleasant. Schnicker?s entry weighed 908 pounds and he received $1,300 for his first-place pumpkin. The State Fair record pumpkin weighed 1,323 pounds and was grown in 2010.

INVESTIGATIONSBrandon Shawn Case, 21, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested at 300 block of East Monroe Street and charged with driving under suspension (non-payment of fines), Aug. 15.Brian John Burroughs, 38, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at 100 block of West Warren Street for driving under suspension (non-payment of fines), Aug. 15.Joice R. Satchell, 57, Philadelphia, Pa., was arrested at the intersection of Cherry Street ...

By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant NewsRetaining a current business meant the Mt. Pleasant City Council had to compromise Wednesday night on a zoning matter.And the council was not overly pleased in approving the compromise.?This is a compromise,? Mayor Steve Brimhall said in leading off the discussion.?It is kind of a mixed bag for me,? assessed Councilman Steve Engberg. ?They were told not to expand and they ...

By MEGAN COOPER Mt. Pleasant NewsFinally, Henry County has a solid waste site it can call its own.Henry County Board of Supervisors, during its regular meeting, reported the county received news via email that they will be able to keep their solid waste site. In previous years, the board has had issues concerning this site.Four or five years ago, the board obtained the Army Reserve site when it closed. At ...

Kelley Noel Turner, 35, Mt. Pleasant, violation of no contact order ? dismissed.Kelley Noel Turner, 35, Mt. Pleasant, domestic abuse assault ? dismissed.Kelley Noel Turner, 35, Mt. Pleasant, disorderly conduct ? $65 fine plus court costs and surcharges.Michael Eugene Beriault, 58, Burlington, fourth-degree fraudulent practice ? two days in jail with credit for time already served, $315 fine plus court costs ...

DEAR ABBY: I am 39 and have been at my job for 15 years. I don't enjoy it and haven't since day one. The work is stressful and doesn't bring me one single ounce of gratification.I have always wanted to be an elementary school teacher, but now I'm afraid that ship has sailed. I'm currently back in college for business (my job helps to pay my tuition) and feel like I'm not being fair to myself. I don't like ...

By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant NewsDeer hunting season will begin in Mt. Pleasant Oct. 1.During Wednesday night?s city council meeting, council members approved the rules and regulations for the initial season of the City of Mt. Pleasant Urban Deer Management Program.The program has been studied for nearly a year, and Police Chief Ron Archer headed the committee which studied the matter. The issue surfaced ...

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has annointed me to bring the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18-19For Moses, it was an ordinary day as he herded the grazing sheep. Then God called?from a burning bush?and his life changed direction.Matthew ...

2013 Iowa State Fair Queen Kelsey Smith of Mt. Pleasant, left, jokes around with Mt. Pleasant High School classmate Leslie Taylor before the Bill Riley Talent Show Aug. 12 at the Iowa State Fair.

By TRISHA PHELPS Mt. Pleasant NewsRegional Utility Service System (RUSS) board member Jack Seward had some questions at Wednesday?s RUSS board meeting.Seward?s questions regarded the short term loan Washington County had from RUSS for funding the Richmond and Rubio projects that are no longer going to happen.?Were you going to bring up to the board the letters sent back and forth between Washington County ...

By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant NewsMt. Pleasant City Council members attempted to slow the rumor mill during last night?s regular council meeting.Judging by comments from city officials, renovations at Central Park and the square area have put the rumor mill in overdrive.?People are getting second- or third-hand information on fantasy rumors about what is happening around the square,? noted Councilman Stan ...