Mt. Pleasant News

Ziva Laws,4, Washington, was decked on in Independence Day gear at the Wayland 4th of July parade, dressed as Little Miss Independent.

Two motorists were injured July 1 in a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of old Highway 21 and U.S. Highway 218 in the southbound lanes.According to the Mt. Police Department Keri Nacole Herr, of Mt. Pleasant, was driving a 1997 Ford Expedition when she swerved the vehicle to avoid striking a dear.After swerving, Herr lost control of the vehicle and struck a bridge located near the intersection. The ...

There can't be a spectator event without food, can there? This vendor was serving guests at Mt. Pleasant's Independence Day festivities at McMillan Park.

July is in the ?heart? of summer, making this month?s Fresh Conversations discussion focused on heart health.For a healthy heart and a strong blood vessel system, health experts suggest eating less saturated fat (ex: butter and cream) trans fats (ex: microwave popcorn and chips) and tropical oils (ex: coconut oil). These fats increase the risk for cardiovascular disease by raising the amount of ?bad? cholesterol ...

By Erin Jordan, The Gazette BURLINGTON - Legal wrangling likely will delay the contested hearing over whether two Iowa law enforcement agencies broke public records law by not releasing documents about a 2015 fatal shooting of a Burlington woman by police.Autumn Steele, 34, was killed Jan. 6, 2015, by Burlington Police Officer Jesse Hill, who accidentally shot Steele when he fired at her advancing dog.Steele?s...

Burlington?s Downtown Partners will host a major summer event, A Very Vintage Market.The market will take place in the 100 ? 500 blocks of Jefferson, 200 blocks of N. Third and N. Fourth, and 300 block of Valley on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 vendors will be on hand with antiques, vintage-inspired décor, repurposed items, architectural salvage, and more. The event, made possible by Titan ...

Family and friends who provide care for relatives and friends are invited to talk with exhibitors and hear speakers at the Milestones? Family Caregiver Conference.The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 22, at the Steamboat Senior Center, 501 Jefferson St., Burlington. There is no charge to attend this open format event.Keynote speaker, James Cushing, Community Health Manager with ...

By Xiomara Levsen, The JOURNAL The public hearing for the sale of Ainsworth Elementary is delayed due to board policy.According to the Highland School Board?s policy 803.2 found on the school district?s website, which cites Iowa Code 297.15-25 in the case of a sale or lease of school district property not being used for an educational program unless exempted advertisements for bids shall be taken. If the bids ...

A new Iowa law went into effect July 1 requiring motorists to slow down, safely change lanes if possible and operate with caution around waste and recycling trucks with safety lights flashing.Similar to cautions already in place for motorists passing a stopped public safety vehicle, drivers could be ticketed by law enforcement for violating the new law.Iowa is the 14th state to enact the ?Slow Down to Get ...

Area recyclers will collect Mt. Pleasant?s Tuesday curbside recycling route on Wednesday, July 5. Wednesday?s regular route is not affected.The Des Moines County Waste Commission (DMC) including area recyclers, the DMC Regional Landfill, the HaxChem Center and the Recycled 2 You gift shop will be closed Tuesday in observance of the July 4 holiday.

The Henry County Road Department announces Dormark Construction Company will be repairing the Skunk River bridge on Franklin Avenue (W55) at Oakland Mills closing the road to all traffic at that location.The Skunk River bridge will close at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, July 10, for approximately five weeks for abutment and approach work on both ends of the bridge. There will be a posted detour route for drivers to ...

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Marty Mabeus didn?t sleep through the night Wednesday.She was awakened at about 11 p.m., by strong winds ? from three directions. The straight-line winds blew the roof from a hog house and also damaged the doors on a machine shed.Everything else, including the house and a ?hoop? building, on the farmstead at 1513 300th St., just south of Salem, came away unscathed.?It was ...