Mt. Pleasant News

A two-hour seminar introducing those newly eligible for Medicare is being offered by Sally Fager and Liz Wasson, SHIIP counselors. The event is sponsored by the Henry County Health Center. It will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 ? 8:30 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC.?The SHIIP program's Welcome to Medicare orientation meeting was very informative,? said Jane Lauer, a recent participant. ?A ...

By Gretchen Teske, Golden Triangle News Service Five locals opened their homes, and gardens, to visitors during the Washington Betterment Foundation's annual garden walk.On Sunday, Aug. 12, citizens were encouraged to step outside and enjoy the scenery. Four homes and the cabin at Sunset Park were featured for visitors to come and enjoy. From master gardeners to just beginners, the walk displayed a variety of ...

WEST BURLINGTON ? The fundraising total for this year's ABATE District 18 Mystery Ride for Hospice fundraiser held Saturday, July 21, has been announced. The 14th annual event raised $27,000, beating the total from the last by nearly $5,000. Proceeds from the fundraiser were split between Great River Hospice and Lee County Health Department Hospice.Randy Hiland, ABATE 18 Activity Coordinator, reported approximate...

Jim Onorato will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 26. A card shower will be held in his honor. Cards can be sent to:James Raymond Onorato504 West Cherry StreetSalem, IA 52649

The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the District office located at 709 S. Iris St., Mt. Pleasant.Tentative agenda items include approving minutes, watershed reports and cost share approvals.These meetings are open to the public. If special accommodations are needed, please call the office at 319-385-2824 ext. 3.

The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will meet at the Henry County Heritage Trust center at 203 N. White St. in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Happy birthday!August 14Ray OnoratoChad Brousseau Happy anniversary!August 14Mr. and Mrs. Mark Novak

The following HCHC employees reveiced a 2018 Career Ladder award.Front row left to right: Linda Veldboom and Andrea Moeller. Second row from left to right: Elise Klopfenstein and Elise Schneider. Third row from left to right: Lacey Harlan-Ralls and Brian Sinclair.

The following HCHC employees received a 2018 Career Ladder award.Front row from left to right: Erika DuVall and Gloria Fear. Second row from left to right: Diane Steffensmeier and Carman Davis. Third row from left to right: Kimberly Ball and Angie Ackles. Fourth row from left to right: Deanna Balderas and Diana Fricke. Fifth row from left to right: Gary Brose and Gale Bittle.

Dolores L. ?Dee? (Lauer) Mathews will celebrate her 90th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 22. A card shower will be held in her honor and can be sent to:1309 East Haynes CourtMt. Pleasant, IA 52641

Happy birthday!August 13Ernie ReinierDaryl RunyonJake AndersonHeather Miller Happy anniversary!August 13Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kruse

Overhead flashing lights located on Grand Ave. at Linden Drive and Harvest Drive have been replaced with new flashing stop signs. This had been implemented by the IDOT. For more information, questions or concerns, contact Public Works at 319-385-1480.