Mt. Pleasant News

DEAR ABBY: I'm a male in my early 50s. As a 21-year-old, I had minor surgery to straighten a small (but at the time, to me, ginormous) hump on my nose. I didn't tell many people and it boosted my confidence, and although I can't say I regret it, looking back I don't think it was really needed. I met my wife a few years later and didn't think it was important enough to mention, which doesn't bother me.What does ...

Mr. Jeff McGohan, representing the Henry County Cattlemen, recently presented gift certificates worth $300 to students enrolled in the WACO Senior High Family and Consumer Science class.These certificates will be used for the purchase of various beef cuts enhancing student experiences in WACO?s Family and Consumer Science classrooms. The organization provides funding to all the public schools in Henry County, as ...

The Churchmen?s Annual Soup Supper at the Swedesburg Parish Hall, located at 201 Academy Avenue, in Swedesburg is being held on Tuesday, Feb. 2.Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the general public is welcome to attend.Menu items will include chili and oyster soup, relishes, desserts and beverages.A free-will offering will be taken in support of local efforts to alleviate hunger through The Fellowship Cup, ...

Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean?s List for the fall 2015 semester.These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Kirkwood students from the local area earning this distinction are listed below:Mt. PleasantHannah Black, Liberal Arts - High School -Non-DegreeMario Bottger-Mellado, Dental Hygiene - AASConner Eads, ...

Gal. 6:14 As for me, God forbid that I should boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world died long ago, and the world?s interest in me is also long dead.He could have, many would say he should have, but the Apostle Paul refused to brag about his accomplishments and pedigree in life. Paul was on top of his world before he encountered the living ...

On Friday, Jan. 29, Iowa Wesleyan University will be the location for two Presidential Campaign rallies.From 11 a.m. to noon IWU will welcome the Bernie Sanders campaign rally to the Ruble Arena. Doors will open at 10 a.m.Following an appearance by Sanders, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dr. Ben Carson will make an appearance at University Chapel. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.The Ruble Arena will be closed to the public ...

The homeowner/partner, Ramona Herman, the volunteers, donors, and support groups invite the community to the dedication of the 25th Habitat for Humanity house in Henry County.Join in the celebration on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m., at Lincoln Street Baptist Church, located at 1206 North Lincoln Street, in Mt. Pleasant, for a dedication service. Guests are then invited to drive to 506 South Bittersweet at Heather ...

Happy birthday!Jason Campbell, Luke Kreutner, Morgan Crane, Deb Sammons, Ricardo Dow-Anaya, Kathy Hites, Randy Hites, Nathan Wesely, Derek Hudson and Justin Miller Happy anniversary!Bob and Fran Hackett

Happy birthday!Gary Dustman, Linzie Hood,Richard Latta, Jill Taylor,Seleta Bainter Happy anniversary!Richard and Roma Dorothy

Khurram Ghayur, of Mt. Pleasant, was recently named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University.To be on Illinois Wesleyan University?s Dean's List, a student must have a grade-point average of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight A's.Illinois Wesleyan University, of Bloomington, Ill., is exclusively an undergraduate university....

The 2016 Individual Open Enrollment Period (OEP) ends on Jan. 31, 2016. After that date, individuals will not be able to purchase health insurance for themselves or their families for the remainder of 2016.The only exception would be in the case of a qualifying event, which would enable individuals to sign up for the Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Examples of qualifying events include getting married, having a ...

If your New Year?s resolution includes making 2016 the year you focus on fitness, good for you! Along with that exercise plan, you?re going to need a plan for healthy eating and hydration.Here?s why: Sports nutrition helps us fuel our exercise and promotes rapid recovery. We need to start hydration and healthy eating 30 minutes to 3 hours prior to our exercise. In addition, if our exercise is more than an hour ...