Mt. Pleasant News

DEAR ABBY: I'm divorced with a young son. My ex-husband and I share joint custody, and for the most part it has worked well. My problem is that my ex is very bitter about our divorce and the fact I have moved on with my life. He constantly makes derogatory comments to me in front of our son and others.It is bad enough that my son must witness this, but my ex has taken it a step further. He is the editor of a ...

This picture is from New London and is probably from the winter of 1950-1951. Who is pictured and where was this photo taken? If you can help identify this 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.This picture is from New London and is probably from the winter ...

At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seth Andrew Techel, 21, of Agency, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and nonconsensual termination of a human pregnancy in connection with the murder of his wife, Lisa Marie Techel.According to a press release from the Wapello County Sheriff?s Office, Techel will be arraigned on the charges and transferred to a neighboring county?s correctional facility. First-degree ...

Marilyn Young hosted the May 2 meeting of PEO Chapter Original A. Co-hostesses were Betty Baker, Dixie McAllister and Jennifer Rode. They prepared a salad supper, which was enjoyed by 29 members.Carolyn Brenizer presided over a short business meeting. The ways and means committee, co-chaired by Sally Kinney and Kathy Nellor, held an ?Upset the May Basket? fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will go to PEO ...

turbance was reported to have occurred in the 300 block of South Chestnut in New London.The Henry County Sheriff?s Office responded to the report at approximately 6:37 a.m., May 31.The two parties that had been arguing had already separated prior to law enforcement?s arrival.No names of those involved were listed.No further action was taken.

Priscilla Marlar, a candidate for the GOP nod to run for the 78th Representative District Seat currently held by Jarad Klein, said that her campaign is built on ?honorable representation for uncertain times? and she hopes to constantly work with constituents of the district to represent them in Des Moines.Marlar, a newcomer to the political field, said that she chose to throw her hat into the ring because she ...

TICKETS PAIDDaniel Deitrich Menke, 50, West Point, speed, $114.Damon Drew Loyd, 40, New London, failure to obey a stop sign, $195.Kathleen Ann Farrier, 54, Wayland, speed, $87.Sally I. McKim, 76, Mt. Pleasant, speed, $87.Bryan Lee Hole, 50, Wayland, no insurance, $402.50.Jim Musolino, 42, Quincy, Ill., failure to have valid license/permit while operating a motor vehicle, $330.Melissa Jane Smallwood, 40, ...

Two Mt. Pleasant residents received their Ph.D.s at graduation ceremonies at the University of Iowa on May 12. Tom Boston-Kemple, right, and Joanna Settles, left, earned their doctorates in educational policy and leadership studies. Dr. Settles wrote her dissertation on ?The Effects of Family Structure, Family Responsibilities and Family Closeness on the College Decisions of Hispanic High School Students.? Dr. ...

On Sunday, June 3, starting at noon, Sugar Creek Mennonite Youth Fellowship will be holding its fundraiser in the church fellowship hall, located at 1209 Franklin Avenue, Wayland.The meal is a freewill donation, with funds going to the group?s summer service trip to DOOR Chicago.

I wonder if anyone reading this column has a nickname?I?m sure you?ve heard the anecdote that if Mary, Susan, Claire and Barbara go out for lunch, they will call each other Mary, Susan, Claire and Barbara. However, if John, Brad, Tony and Daniel go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Bruno, Scrappy, Peanut-Head and Godzilla.Twenty some years ago, I was pastor of a small church in northwest ...

A rally for religious freedom will be held at the bandstand in the Fairfield City Square Friday, June 8 from noon to 1 p.m.According to a press release, similar rallies will be happening simultaneously in Des Moines, Davenport and nation-wide as concerned Americans are calling themselves together in response to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Mandate.The rallies have been named ?Stand Up For Religious ...

Mt. Pleasant is offering a one-day television recycling program. City residents may bring televisions they wish to discard to the public works department, 1201 N. Broadway, June 11 from 8 a.m.-noon.Each televison will require five garbage stickers. You must be a city resident and identification will be required.This program is for televisions only, no computer monitors will be accepted.Questions should be ...