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Washington, IA 52353
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Fall is here in all its glory
Fall has officially arrived. Temperatures are dropping and pumpkins are beginning to appear on storefronts and yards. As Mt. Pleasant shops and homes prepare for the colorful and spooky season, the town transforms to include hues of orange and red.
Union photo by Ashley Duong As the weather changes, so do leaves. Pretty auburn colors will soon take over the trees and the ground in Mt. Pleasant.
Union photo by Ashley Duong With the first few days of October rolling in, stores have been quick to redecorate and display fall-themed items. Perfectly Vintage in Mt. Pleasant's downtown area has an entire display for all things Halloween and witch related.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Even in the early days of October, several houses in Mt. Pleasant have begun putting up yard decorations to get into the spooky festive mood.
Union photo by Ashley Duong With the arrival of fall, popular signage around Mt. Pleasant encourages people to enjoy a happy season.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Mt. Pleasant residents are getting into the fall spirit by decorating their porches with scarecrows and jack-o-lanterns.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Fall? Autumn? Whatever people choose to call it, the signs are up and residents are decorating their yards with seasonal greetings.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Local Mt. Pleasant bakery, Batter and Dough, has decorated their counters with Halloween-esque items. Walking through the store, patrons can often find stray eyeballs and skulls staring at them.
Union photo by Ashley Duong The Quarter Maybe More Store in Mt. Pleasant has dedicated an entire shelf at the front of the store for fall and Halloween items. Leaves and pumpkins are scattered about for patrons to peruse.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Even though Halloween is several weeks away, West Liberty Foods in Mt. Pleasant already has a trick-or-treat sign displayed on their window.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Even though they're meant to frighten birds and protect crops, a litany of smiling scarecrows can be spotted in yards and on porches throughout Mt. Pleasant, welcoming the fall season and people into homes.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Pumpkins, the unofficial mascot of the month of October and Halloween, can be seen artfully placed across home entrances in Mt. Pleasant.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins. The orange fruit has taken over the yards of Mt. Pleasant locals who have begun decorating their yards in early October.
Union photo by Ashley Duong How many pumpkins can you spot? Mt. Pleasant residents spruce up yard displays with the orange fruit as the fall season officially begins.
Union photo by Ashley Duong The Quarter Maybe More Store in Mt. Pleasant has begun filling its shelves with all things related to fall and Halloween.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Black cats and pumpkins. Try to name a more iconic Halloween pairing. One Mt. Pleasant local very proudly displayed their festive flag in their front yard.
