‘It’s always, always, always been about the kids’By James Jennings, The Union News Mar. 29, 2021 3:59 pmBill Poock knew from an early age that he wanted to be a teacher. Helping others has always been a …
Mt. Pleasant man arrested on firearm, drug chargesN/A News Mar. 29, 2021 3:43 pmAirelle Cordero Antonio Young, 32, of Mt. Pleasant was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance and carrying …
Everyday HeroN/A News Mar. 29, 2021 3:31 pmAmber Talbot has been a fixture at PAWS & More Animal Shelter in Washington for 16 years. As the shelter’s …
Gunshots at motel result in managers’ arrestBy Mariah Giberson, The Union News Mar. 29, 2021 3:55 pmMichael and Charity Ryan, the managers of the Custom Stay Motel in Mt. Pleasant, were arrested on charges of possession …
Jefferson supervisors continue mask policy through June 1Andy Hallman News Mar. 30, 2021 12:56 pmFAIRFIELD – The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors decided Monday to maintain its mask requirement for county offices through June …
Crew tears down house adjacent to house that exploded in…By James Jennings, The Union News Mar. 29, 2021 3:41 pmOn Monday morning, demolition began on a home damaged in the Jan. 4 explosion that destroyed a house at 1114 …
Washington celebrates Palm Sunday with paradeBy Mariah Giberson, The Union News Mar. 29, 2021 4:10 pmNursing home residents of Washington got to see Palm Sunday in a different way this year. The Washington Area Ministerial …
Fairfield hosts massive vaccine clinicAndy Hallman News Mar. 28, 2021 7:30 pmFAIRFIELD – Livia Horvath is eager to return to a pre-pandemic ‘normal,” and she took one step closer to that …
Mt. Pleasant educators get second vaccine doseBy Liam Halawith, The Union News Mar. 28, 2021 7:22 pmMT. PLEASANT – The sounds of joyous conversations, hearty laughter and vaccine packages ripping open filled the Mt. Pleasant High …
Highway 22 shoulder work planned for summer startBy James Jennings, The Union News Mar. 28, 2021 5:02 pmThe advent of spring means road construction projects are right around the corner. The Iowa Department of Transportation is planning …
Beer walk draws younger crowd to Mt. Pleasant main streetBy Mariah Giberson, The Union News Mar. 28, 2021 5:05 pmLots of folks showed up for the Save the Green Beer Walk hosted by Main Street Mt. Pleasant. The event …
City, Y reach agreement on Wellness Park schedulingBy Caitlin Yamada, The Union News Mar. 28, 2021 5:02 pmWASHINGTON – Three proposed agreements regarding the new Wellness Park in Washington were discussed during a recent City Council meeting. …
Kayaker saved from frigid waterBy James Jennings, The Union News Mar. 30, 2021 12:08 pmIt was a typical Friday afternoon on March 19, with state park Ranger Zach Haworth driving around Lake Darling State …