Robert Sarver of Mt. Pleasant has been named to the dean?s list at the University of Dubuque.To be named to the dean?s list, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester.
Matthew Wettach of Mt. Pleasant was named to the spring semester dean?s list at Luther College in Decorah.
Abrupt lane change causes wreckA 17-year-old Fairfield girl caused approximately $2,500 in damages in a car accident last Friday on U.S. 34.On June 22, shortly after 11 p.m., the sheriff?s office was notified of a two-vehicle wreck at the off ramp for Grand Avenue from eastbound U.S. 34.It was found that a 1995 Toyota Corolla, owned by Elizabth Gallegos and operated by Iveth Jande Coronado was eastbound on ...
A month ago today, the first Mark Fitzpatrick Memorial Ride was held. The event included 31 tractors and four back up vehicles on a 55 mile ?Tractor Trek for Charity.?In total, the group raised more than $1,000 for the New London Dollars for Scholars.Funds were gathered, by each participating tractor paying an entry fee that included lunch.Mark Fitzpatrick, an active resident of New London, died last year. He ...
DISTRICT COURTBlake C. Vandenberg, 18, Mt. Pleasant, criminal mischief in the fifth degree, $110 in restitution, $65 fine plus court costs and surcharges.Steven Paul Klein, 20, Mt. Pleasant, delivery of marijuana ? deferred judgment, five years of probation, 40 hours of community service and a civil penalty of $750.Todd Allan Cosby, 30, Burlington, theft in the second degree, five years of probation, $750 ...
Family physician Peter Reynen, M.D., will begin seeing patients Monday, July 2, at Burlington Area Family Practice Center, 1201 W. Agency Road, West Burlington.Dr. Reynen is relocating his practice from Millbank, S.D., where he had served the community since 1997. He also was an associate clinical professor of medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine for 12 years.Dr. Reynen earned ...
Henry County Health Center Foundation has annouced its 2012 Grant Program. The HCHC Foundation seeks to support the development and delivery of important health related initiatives for the benefit of residents of Henry County and surrounding areas.The Foundation will fund projects in six health related priority areas:1) Science and Technology2) Health Education3) Health Programming4) Workforce Development5) ...
There is still no confirmation of when this photo was taken or what the occassion was. It is believed it was taken before the 1970s. Pictured standing, from left, Joe Huddleston, unknown, Chuck McCuen, unknown, Logan Heisel, John Carter (possibly), George Means, Bob Bontrager and Dale Longwell. Seated, from left, Joy Lancaster, Alex Kochneff and L.W. Van Winkle.Comments came from Ed Kropa, Diane Roth, Jared ...
The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has announced the following upcoming blood drives:Wednesday, July 11, 1 to 6 p.m.: New London Lions Club blood drive, New London Community Hall, 106 N. Division Street, New London. Donors who last gave blood on or before May 16, are eligible to donate. To donate, call Mickey Dingman at 319-367-2201.Thursday, July 12, 3:15 to 6 p.m.: Hillsboro Community blood drive, ...
High temperatures are expected to settle in over Iowa and stick around for several days. Afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach the high 90s and low 100s.The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans even young and healthy individuals can have a heat-related illness if they are very active during hot weather or the heat index is very high.?People suffer heat-related illness when the temperatur...
During the summer, you probably stock up on sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and cover-ups to protect your skin from the sun. But did you know another way to battle the sun?s harmful ultraviolet rays can be found right in the produce aisle of your supermarket?As it turns out, watermelon as well as ruby red grapefruit and tomatoes are all rich in lycopene. This powerful antioxidant found in reddish-colored fruits ...
The Mt. Pleasant High School class of 1940 held its 72nd class reunion at Jerry?s Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant on June 2. Pictured are, from left, front, Dorence Hemming, Jane (Snider) Beck, Betty (Messer) Brewster, Blondie (Gholson) Nau, Florence (Burkey) Kinney; back, James McCabe, Delbert ?Bud? Jordan, Edward Ericson, Raymond Hunter, Virginia (Sommerfield) Lane and Richard Woline.
The Henry County Republican Women met on June 11, at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.Devotions were given by Carol Messer. President Sandra Kongable conducted the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Reports were given and approved. Discussion included election results and the July 14 tea at Terrace Hill.The program was by Rosemary Harris portraying the flight instructor and friend to young American ...
A severed natural gas line gave employees of the Mt. Pleasant News an unexpected morning break today. Crews replacing the sanitary sewer line in the alley struck a gas line at approximately 9:15 a.m. Not only was the News building evacuated but adjacent buildings and apartments as well. The evacuation lasted about 45 minutes.
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