Mt. Pleasant News

Shown is the interior of Benjamin Chapel, one of the stops on a June 12th history tour, sponsored by the Henry County Historic Preservation Commission, celebrating May?s National Historic Preservation Month. These four properties were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in late 2015, and include the Boyle stone house, near Boyleston Bridge; the Edwards stone house, west of the Salem Stub; and the ...

Central College student, Zachary May, of Mt. Pleasant, presented research during Central's Undergraduate Research Symposium this spring. The event provided more than 200 students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.May participated in the Exercise Physiology Lab symposium session with the presentation, "Effect of Carbohydrate Ingestion on Power Output during a ...

Madysinn Hood, daughter of Carrie Hobbs and Mark Crull; Brianne Potts, daughter of Michael and Jackie Potts, of Mt. Pleasant; and Megan Myers, daughter of Michael and Tracy Myers, of Burlington, were named to the Dean?s List at Simpson College, in Indianola for the spring semester.To be named to the Dean?s List, a student must have a GPA of 3.70 to 3.99.

Happy birthday!June 17Parrish Blow, Robert Messer, LaVelle Hibbs, Janis Kelsick, Sandra Paul and Jeremy LovingJune 18Jon Weaver and Marj McKimJune 19Rebecca McIntosh, John Blow and Jason Kelsick Happy anniversary!June 18Mr. and Mrs. Brian Boley

DEAR ABBY: I read your column and I feel for the people who have problems. I have no worries. Although my life has been far from perfect and no bed of roses, here I am at 95 with no serious physical, spiritual, emotional, family or economic problems.I grew up during the Depression, had wonderful parents, worked my way through college, and was married to a loving woman for 67 years. I have four successful ...

BY Michelle Kuster, RD, LDHy-Vee DietitionBaseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, fun-runs and more are keeping your family busy and moving this summer. Proper nutrition for your child is important to keep him or her active! As a parent and/or coach it is your job to help keep these youngsters hydrated, healthy, growing and strong. Sports nutrition for children is important, especially during those ...

The following are upcoming Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) blood drives in the local area:-Hillsboro Community will host a blood drive from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at 105 East Commercial St., inside the Community Center.Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. ...

Monday, May 21st: Glenn Graf and Chuck Woodruff2nd: Terry Kilbourn and Gloria TrouteThursday, May 5North-South Winners1st: Doris Dorothy and Natalie Carroll2nd: Randy Wischmeier and Chuck WoodruffEast-West Winners1st: Jack and Bonnie Kremer2nd: Mick and Kathy GarrisMonday, May 91st: Bonnie Kremer and Martha Peterson2nd: Betty Kilbourn and Lea BradleyThursday, May 12North-South Winners1st: Roy and ...

The White Cloud Club met Tuesday, June 7, 2016, for breakfast at Sassy's, in Wayland. Seven members enjoyed a delicious breakfast.President Jolene Colthurst called the meeting to order by reading ?Bodies".Roll call was answered by naming their favorite pickle. There was much discussion on pickle making.Pauline Richardson read last months minutes and gave the treasurer's report.Discussion was held on the fall ...

The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission recently met on Wednesday, June 15.During the meeting, a report was given on the Wayland reconnaissance survey project and transportation book sales. The evaluation of the June 12 tour will prove helpful for future tours. We thank all who opened their properties for the public to enjoy the preservation efforts of these individuals. These four sites were listed on ...

Brittany Medina, of Mt. Pleasant, has been named to the President?s List for the Spring 2016 semester at Mercy College of Health Sciences, in Des Moines. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75, in their most recent semester, for a minimum of six credit hours.To learn more about the health science programs offered at Mercy College visit our ...

Cooking, cleaning, planning, organizing?this basically sums up the contents of our week.This week, my husband and I plan to host the 20th annual ?Amish Adoption Picnic? next door, at our parents? shop. Most of us will be having overnight guests to accommodate the out-of- town visitors. Amish families from all over the United States who have adopted children or do foster care gather each year for a time of ...