Mt. Pleasant News

Happy birthday!Angie Deggendorf and Kristine Kreutner

DEAR ABBY: I went to the market the other day, and there was a woman sitting on the sidewalk with a boy who looked to be about six and a girl about two. She was holding a sign asking for money. I wanted so badly to say something to her about what a poor example she was setting for her children by begging. It made me angry because I imagine she's using her kids as "props" to evoke sympathy.I would think she could ...

Winfield-Mt. Union?s Fall 2016 Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Thursday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 8 p.m.There will be raffle tickets and prize drawings for parents who attend. Refreshments for parents will also be served in the school lobby.

On Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra (SEISO) will present Kidsymphony Concert for Families in three locations including:-Capitol Theater in Burlington, at 11 a.m.-Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium, in Mt. Pleasant, at 2 p.m.-Bridge View Center, in Ottumwa at 4:30 p.m.The theme of this year?s concert is ?Dances Around the World? with music from a variety of cultures in ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 16 years. She has a grown daughter who's the mother of eight kids, but she only has five with her at this time.The daughter got evicted and all of a sudden she brought her belongings to the house. She didn't ask, she just showed up with the five kids and they are driving me up the wall. I already have two adolescent kids, so seven ain't heaven.I have tried to talk with my ...

We?ve made it to the end of October and that means Halloween is almost here. If you haven?t purchased your Halloween candy yet (or need to restock because you ate the first bag), now?s the time. Costumed kids will soon be swarming neighborhoods in search of sugary treasure.I have fond memories of trick-or-treating as a kid. Halloween was the opportunity to dress up like one of my heroes. Back then my heroes were ...

Bring kids to First Baptist Church's Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.Local children are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes and trick or treat through the decorated trunks for candy. Games and hot dogs will also be provided.Local families with kids of all ages are welcome to attend.

There will be a winter bird feeding program on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m., at the Oakland Mills Nature Center, in Mt Pleasant.Participants will find out how birds keep warm in the winter and how people can help them by learning what foods to buy and what type of feeder to use to attract certain types of birds. After the powerpoint presentation, six people from different households will be chosen by raffle to make ...

The Crawfordsville Wednesday Study Club met the afternoon of Oct. 19, 2016, and "Followed the Signs" to Hal Colliver's display of old-time gas pumps and advertising near West Chester.Eleven members enjoyed viewing the collection of vintage gas pumps and signs on the outside and inside of his farm buildings. Colliver was there to greet the club and answer any questions they had about his collection.The group ...

Great River Health Systems? Employee and Volunteer Craft Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 10, in Mercy Plaza, 1225 S. Gear Ave., in West Burlington.Handmade items will include baby bedding, candles, deer antler lamps, greenery, wreaths, greeting cards, home décor, jewelry, leather goods, lotions, ornaments, tree skirts and walking sticks.

Southeastern Community College (SCC) will offer free assistance to people needing help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at its FAFSA Ready Iowa event on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at both the West Burlington and Keokuk campuses. The event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m.?This event is great for anyone who isn?t entirely sure how to complete the FAFSA,? says Renae Armentrout, SCC Financial ...

Happy birthday!October 28Roger Walker, Jim Andrew,Emily Hunold, Donald Carter,Rhonda White, Steven Manningand Kevin GlickOctober 29Brian Smith, Marlene Statler,Reece Gordon, Nicholas James Loyd,Christie Reinier, John Whitaker,Alena Whitaker and Wayne L. WatsonOctober 30Samantha Deckler, Shyanne Johnston,Robert Stafford, Haylee White,Shannon Oetken, Shannon Hansonand Bobbie Stevens Happy anniversar...