The Winfield Public Library will be offering story hour starting Friday Nov. 4, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. All area three- and four-year-olds are welcome to attend. For more information, call Library Director Laurie Hockenberry at 257-3247.Something new will soon be available in the form of a public suggestion box at the library. The public is encouraged to submit their ideas and suggestions for materials, ...
On Sunday, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m., First Baptist Church invites kids to dress up in their Halloween costume, bring their parents and join the church for Trunk or Treat.There will be ?trick-or-treating? through the decorated trunks in the parking lot, Halloween games, hot dogs, candy, and balloon animals.In case of rain, the event will be held Oct. 31.
By STEPH TAHTINENMt. Pleasant NewsThe decision to stop providing mental health services in Henry County could cost the county up to $124,000 in expenses associated with closing Insight Human Services (IHS).This is the highest amount possible, IHS Administrator Todd Meyer told the board of supervisors on Thursday morning. He said it would probably cost closer to $34,000, plus or minus unemployment.Broke...
The Sibling Preparation Class helps children develop realistic expectations about their new baby brother or baby sister and helps reduce the anxiety about being separated from their mothers.Classes are scheduled monthly. The next class is 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.Children ages two through 10 will learn how an additional child will change their families and how they can help with this adjustment. The ...
By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsIt didn?t take the Mt. Pleasant City Council long to clear its plate during its regular meeting Wednesday night.The most significant news, in fact, may have been a non-agenda item. Jim Warner of Warner Engineering, the city?s engineer on the Washington Street project, told the council that the current phase is in the home stretch.?They have a couple of driveways, some ...
DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I placed my daughter for adoption. The circumstances that led me to make the decision were compelling. After 18 years, I was surprised and elated to hear from her. She's 23, has a child of her own and is engaged to be married. I tried to maintain communication, but she stopped corresponding.After a period of not wanting to talk, she is now trying to get back in touch with me and her ...
By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsNEW LONDON ? Who dishes up the best pork tenderloin in Henry County?Readers of the Mt. Pleasant News say it is the Short Stop in New London.Deb and Dave Kempker, owners of the short-order restaurant located on the east side of New London, were ecstatic when they heard the news last week that their establishment had won the second annual Mt. Pleasant News? Pork Tender ...
DONNELLSON ? A deal was reached Oct. 20 for the purchase of Lee County Speedway, Inc, which operates a weekly racing program at the Lee County Fairgrounds, in Donnellson.Terry and Jenni Hoenig have announced announce that Dave and Yvonne Sapp will be the new owners of the racetrack.For the Hoenigs, the sale of the track ends a 14-year run as owners of the speedway, which started in 1998 after purchasing the ...
The tin roof on the Merlin Burden farm east of Mt. Pleasant, received a new, fresh coat of paint last week. Doing the painting is Levon Hafield of Memphis, Tenn.
On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Iowa Wesleyan College nursing students welcomed a group of Girl Scouts to the college and gave a program entiled ?Your Body.? This involved teaching the girls about various health topics, including first aid, healthy nutrition, physical fitness, personal hygiene and how the body works. The nursing students held half-hour teaching sessions and activities related to each of these health ...
Applications are currently being accepted for a scholarship/loan program through Henry County Health Center and the HCHC Auxiliary.The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage education and future employment in a healthcare field at HCHC. Applicants must be residents of Henry County, HCHC associates, or a family member of an HCHC associate.The program is designated as a scholarship/loan because the ...
Along with greenery and poinsettias that are hallmarks of the holiday season, many gardeners enjoy starting bulbs indoors, with some perhaps timed for Christmas blooming.Right now is a good time to begin planting amaryllis bulbs if you haven?t done so already. Stagger their ?start times? to increase the chance of blooms right when you want them. Choosing varieties will present a pleasant challenge. Many ...
The Henry County Republican Women met on Oct. 10 at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield for a luncheon. Devotions and blessing were given by LaVonne Meinhardt.Regional Director Joni Scotter was the speaker. She thanked the group for caring about kids. She said small groups are important and attitude is important for success. Also, caucuses and voting are important.The state weekend meeting in Des Moines promoting ...
Another round of sanitary sewer smoke testing is scheduled to begin today (Wednesday) in Mt. Pleasant, weather permitting.Testing will be performed from Winfield Avenue to Broad Street and to Palm Avenue.Smoke created is non-toxic, harmless, odorless and creates no fire hazard.The smoke is blown into the sewer lines via sanitary manholes to help locate sewer line defects and will not enter a building ...
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