Members of the Mt. Pleasant City Council?s Sanitation committee will discuss a sewer credit request from West Liberty Foods during its meeting Wednesday.The committee meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the city administrator?s office at City Hall.
By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsWAYLAND ? ?Tomorrow is like playing tag,? referenced WACO Superintendent to Tuesday?s first day of school in the district. ?You don?t know if you are ready or not, but bring on the kids.??I have met with the staff, we have some great additions to the staff. Everybody is excited and ready to get back to the classroom. Both buildings look good,? Coen continued in his remarks to ...
Door-to-door scam in SalemA report of suspicious persons going door to door in Salem soliciting people by offering savings on satellite television service was received by the Henry County Sheriff?s Office on Wednesday, Aug. 15.According to the press release, people in the group are wearing clothing with a satellite company?s logo on it, which may mislead citizens into assuming that the people are representatives...
The Southeastern National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant.For more information, call Angie Goodpaster at 319-986-2030.
Who is the fellow in the Hawaiian shirt surrounded by poinsettias? When and where was this photo taken? If you can help identify the photo, contact Pat White at 319-385-4983, email pwhite6024@aol.com, or check out the Henry County Heritage Trust on Facebook.Look for results of this week?s photo in next week?s Mt. Pleasant News.
Early Friday morning, Cord Wiggins, 19, of Mt. Pleasant was arrested and charged with theft in the first degree and operating while intoxicated ? second offense.The Henry County Sherrif?s Office had received a call of a person attempting to steal a vehicle north of Mt. Pleasant on Iowa Avenue at approximately 2:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17.Upon arriving at the scene, officials found Wiggins driving a vehicle not ...
DISTRICT COURTJediah Laramie Edgington, 18, Mt. Pleasant, criminal mischief in the fourth degree ? dismissed.Nicole Niene Cam, 42, Mt. Pleasant, conspiracy to commit or aiding and abetting ? dismissed.Chase Wilson Tackett, 19, IWC in Mt. Pleasant, Camarillo, Calif., criminal mischief in the fifth degree, one day in jail, $65 fine plus court costs and surcharges.Tyler Scott Forbess, 17, Mt. Pleasant, burglary ...
Dr. George LaMore of Mt Pleasant will be the guest preacher at Trenton United Methodist Church for the morning worship Sunday, Aug. 19.LaMore is retired from over 50 years of active ministry. He was professor of philosophy and theology at Iowa Wesleyan College and is well-known nationally as a speaker and lecturer.His sermon title is ?Hard Times Breed Holiness.?The service of worship begins at 9 a.m.All are ...
Local senior meal sites sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging will be hosting a ?Day at the Beach? themed meal on Thursday, Aug. 23.The meal is available to anyone over the age of 60 (and his or her spouse of any age) regardless of income or residency.Contributions to cover the cost of the meal are requested. Reservations are required by noon on Wednesday, Aug. 22.Call your local senior meal location: Salem at ...
My students look quizzically back at me when I tell them I know prayer works because when I pray for people they look different.?Different to whom?? a bright student asks. First, I compliment her on her grammar then answer, ?Different to me, of course, you have to start somewhere.?Another student ventures, ?Maybe prayer only changed your perception.??Ah,? I say. ?My perception! But don?t you see that my ...
Acappella will perform at Fern Cliff Free Church north of Wayland at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 19.Acappella is a group of women who sing a unique brand of four-part harmony, unaccompanied.Based in Mt. Pleasant, the talented group is dedicated to local entertainment, and performs annually at the Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Reunion.?These women love to sing - from up tempo classic medleys of the ?50s to sacred ...
Monica Graham of Lititz, Penn., back left, and Sterling, Blake and Hannah Wickham of Mt. Pleasant, remainder of back row, sing hymns at Iowa?s First Church at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 14.
DEAR ABBY: I?m a male who has graduated from high school and is about to start college in another state. I?m ready for a new challenge. The only thing holding me back is a romantic attraction I have toward one of my high school teachers.He and I are best friends, but I love him more than as a friend. I have bought him many meals and gifts since he taught me, and I have found every opportunity available to be ...
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that hot weather makes it even more important to ensure food is properly transported, cooked and stored.Especially during warm weather, food safety begins at the grocery store. ?When shopping, buy cold foods like meat, poultry and dairy products last, right before checkout,? said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. ?Plan to drive directly home ...
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