Mt. Pleasant News

On Oct. 26, 2015, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Henry County Conservation (HCC) will host its annual Night Hike, a free, family friendly and educational event.The Night Hike occurs at the Oakland Mills County Park and invites the public to become familiar with the Oakland Mills Nature Center and conservation concepts. This year?s theme is Stayin? Alive!, with short skits about predator-prey relationships put on by ...

The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming!Halloween is just around the corner, which means that Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa will be here before we know it. The question is, what will we do when they get here? Will we celebrate the opportunity to be other people for just a little while on Halloween and share generously with those who stop by our homes for treats? Will we share what we ...

As we head into the heart of flu season, it is important to remember that the best defense against the flu does begin with a year-round offense.However, there are multiple steps you can take today to help boost your immunity. What you eat is key, so aim to have a varied and balanced diet that includes plenty of immune-boosting nutrients, which are readily available among the food groups. You will also treat your ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-year-old single mom of two young girls. After my divorce, I returned to my hometown where my family is. I'm enrolled in school full time and set to graduate in two semesters. I have a 3.7 GPA, my girls are well-adjusted and well-behaved, and I have my own place. My mom primarily watches my girls when I'm in school, and I feel lucky to have her support.The other day, Mom came into my room and ...

October is National Physical Therapy month. Here are some of the services that Henry County Health Center?s (HCHC) Rehabilitation Services has to offer.It is the department?s goal to provide patients with high quality care close to home and delivered by trustworthy people. HCHC offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and athletic training services, and are able to treat everything from a simple ...

In October, it?s inevitable that trees ? or at least their leaves ? will be on our minds. Sunny days offer golden glows and red flames providing a visual feast. If the bounty in your own garden is unsatisfactory, this is the right time to note where more color would be welcome.To add more red to your autumn palette, consider the Freeman maple (a hybrid of red and silver maples). Its leaves in fall will range ...

Happy birthday!Doris Dickey, Corey Calhoun, Matthew Hainley, Ethan Quayle and Teresa Morris Happy anniversary!Jarod and Megan Conrad

Jean Kracaw, of Winfield, will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house hosted by her children, Linda (Dave) Hill; Dick (Betty) Kracaw; Jerry (Kim) Kracaw; and Phil (Margo) Kracaw.The open house will be held at Twin Lakes, 409 N. Clark, in Winfield, from 2 to 4 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 25. All friends and family are welcome. No gifts.Cards may be sent to 606 W. Central, Westview Apt. #16, Winfield, Iowa 52659.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years. Half of his family are smokers. Every year, there has been a family gathering at his dad?s house. Since the birth of my first child, smoking has become forbidden in that home.This year, however, the party will be held at the home of another where smoking will be permitted. I can?t handle smoke. It gives me a sore throat and I cough for a week after exposure....

A harvest day for both corn and beans is being planned for Burdean and Chris Graber, on Friday, Oct. 16.Burdean was injured in a fall from a grain bin last Thursday. Those interested in volunteering by driving combines, wagons, trucks and grain carts, or that would like to provide food for workers, contact Gary Wenger at 319-461-7771 or garydwenger@gmail.com for more information.Mr. and Mrs. Graber farm near ...

Kristin and Adam Tryon, of Story City, celebrated the birth of their son, Jaxson Noah Tryon, on Aug. 16, 2015, at Mary Greeley Medical Center, in Ames.He weighted eight pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth.Grandparents are Kevin and Lori Tryon, of Ames; and Carl and Robin Mathews, of Salem.Great-grandparents are Teddy Birdseye, of Ames; Gaylord Tryon, of Des Moines; Beverly Sullivan, of Ames; and ...

Happy birthday!Derrick DickeyConnor SizemoreTom AllenAva SeibertAdam Shelman