This house, located on West Broad Street across the street from the Iowa Wesleyan College campus, is decorated for the season. The decorations include an outside Christmas tree on the porch.
Who says you have to drink coffee to enjoy your java? Coffee is becoming a popular ingredient in many recipes suitable for baking and cooking. Perk up your holiday entertaining and cook with coffee this holiday season.Coffee is more than just a cup of Joe. Coffee in moderation can actually have some great health benefits. The latest research suggests your favorite morning beverage may enhance mental alertness, ...
Paula Morgan, left, of the Tolson Community Action Program, accepts a $2,000 donation from Chad Hudson, right, senior vice president of the Wayland State Bank. Morgan said the donation from the bank will be used for the food pantry. Morgan said the food pantry is serving 50-60 families this year, up from 40 families last year.
Mt. Pleasant?s City Hall will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, for Christmas.Garbage will be picked up on Monday, Dec. 24. Garbage normally collected on Tuesday-Thursday will be delayed one day.All government offices and financial institutions will be closed on Christmas Day. Several offices also will either be closed or closing early on Christmas Eve Day.
Gene Hummell got the chance to visit with Santa as he stopped by to visit and deliver gifts to the residents of Arbor Court during its annual residents? Christmas party on Dec. 11. Residents and their guests were also treated to entertainment by the Bell Choir.
James Harlan Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday morning, Dec. 15, at The Fellowship Cup in Mt. Pleasant.In the absence of Regent Sylvia Blaesing and Vice Regent Barbara Welander, Pat White led the short business meeting, attended by 13 members: Mary Savage, Margaret Carlson, Registrar Carol Klopfenstein, Chaplain Jo Ann Stout, Helen See, Treasurer Pam Schinstock, Secretary Pat Brown, ...
The Lincoln Elementary School playground will be the site of a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, Conn.The vigil, organized by Gary Ruth Sr., will be Friday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.A brief prayer service will be led by the Rev. Regan Stoops.Those attending are asked to bring a candle and wear something with the colors of green and white.Questions should be ...
INVESTIGATIONSKristina Dayl Riley, 36, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at the intersection of Palm and Winfield streets for driving while license barred, Dec. 6.Edward Guadalupe Rojas, 48, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at 100 block of North Jackson for driving under suspension (nonpayment of fines), Dec. 7. MISCELLANEOUSSuspicious person, activity, vehicle ? intersection of Kentucky Avenue and 220th streets, Dec. 6.Harass...
Good news for holiday travelers: Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have fallen 9.2 cents per gallon in the past week.According to GasBuddy?s daily survey of 2,036 gasoline outlets in Iowa, gas prices in Iowa averaged $3.14/gallon Dec. 16.Gas prices in Mt. Pleasant Sunday varied from $3.17.9 to $3.19.9 per gallon.That compares with the national average that has fallen eight cents per gallon in the last ...
Upadates on the Bellvue Addition (phase II) and Adams and Park substation maintenance project await the board of trustees of the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities during its regular meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1 p.m. in the Utility Office.Other tentative agenda items include a review and approval of the final invoice for water main improvements associated with the Washington Street phase II project and an ...
John Briley Else, 28, unknown address, forgery ? dismissed.Kevin Wayne Wood, 52, Winfield, conspiracy to manufacture more than five grams of methamphetamine ? dismissed.Nickandra Marie Moreno, 20, Mt. Pleasant, driving under revocation ? dismissed.Angela Jo Browning, 29, Mt. Pleasant, probation violation ? two years in jail, $625 fine plus court costs and surcharges.Dinney Jay Dixon, 51, Mt. Pleasant, false ...
A fundraiser to benefit the families of two Walmart Distribution Center drivers will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Veterans Hall, Monroe and Jackson streets in Mt. Pleasant.The ?Friends in Need Benefit? is in recognition of Terry ?TC? Crooks and the late Dennis ?Fly By Night? Kennedy, who died after a recent illness. Proceeds will help pay for health-related costs for both men?s families.The...
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for seven years. Since our wedding, he has had increasing health problems.He recently told me that he planned his funeral three months ago, without saying a word to me. I am very concerned that he seems more focused on death than on life. Am I wrong to be upset? He says I am. -- WIFE IN BURLINGTON, N.J.DEAR WIFE: I don?t blame you for being concerned because ...
By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsDale Long is nearing the five-million mark.That?s a lot of pavement, and on Dec. 7, Long was recognized for the last three-million accident-free miles he has driven, becoming the ninth member of the Walmart Mt. Pleasant Distribution Center?s three million mile club.He?s far from done. ?I was really hoping I would make three million miles and now I?m hoping for three-and-one-hal...
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