Obituaries

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News When law enforcement officers in Davenport conducted an inspection of a nail salon, they didn't think twice about the appearance of someone sleeping in the storage closet. But for advocates for human trafficking survivors, that's a huge red flag.If it looks like someone is living in a storage closet, they probably are, an indicator they could also be a victim of labor traffickin...

Field day is a tradition in My Movement and Adapted class and Elementary Methods class at Iowa Wesleyan University in partnership with the homeschool students in Mt. Pleasant. More than a sporting competition, the IW day on Friday, April 13, was a celebration of what college and home-schooled students have achieved throughout the school year. The last event of the day was a Family Relay. Siblings, parents and ...

Fairfield Parks and Rec will offer swimming lessons at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center during the week of March 26 through 30 in conjunction with FCSD's spring break holiday.Three skill levels will be offered.Beginners will introduce water skills to children that are ready to be in th pool without a parent or guardian.Intermediate focuses on stroke development and improvement and is for children that have some ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Despite higher than expected bids for the project, the Henry County Health Center is moving forward on renovations for a rural health clinic.The hospital received three bids on the project, the lowest of which was Frank Millard and Company with a bid of $630,500. The project was projected to cost $381,500.?It took us a little bit by surprise,? HCHC CEO Robb Gardner said during ...

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ? Spring is in full swing at New London Community School District as the list of seniors have been approved to graduate and track athletes to show off their new facility with pride. A luncheon and signing will be held for all seniors and their parents to showcase the students and their future success.42 seniors will graduate in the New London High School graduatin...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News On a cold, drizzly Sunday afternoon, Iowa Wesleyan University students and community members left their warm homes and became refugees for two hours, struggling to stay together as a family, overcoming injuries and crossing the border to leave their home and enter a safe country.Despite the snow, approximately 50 people participated in the Refugee Simulation at Iowa Wesleyan ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News A collision on Highway 218 and 140th St. had firefighters struggling to extract a semi driver for nearly an hour from his overturned truck Monday, April 16.Phyllis Schlatter was driving southbound with her granddaughter in the car on Highway 218 when her car was struck from behind by the semi as she attempted to turn right onto 140th St. The semi pushed her vehicle across the ...

A Mt. Pleasant man was cited for driving on a suspended license and failing to display a registration plate.On Saturday, April 14, 2018, at approximately 12 a.m., a Henry County Deputy Sheriff performed a traffic stop on a blue 2006 BMW near the intersection of Grand Ave. and Monroe St. in Mt. Pleasant for failing to display a registration plate on the front of the vehicle.According to police reports, Damian ...

A Mt. Pleasant man was arrested and charged with criminal mischief after a verbal argument escalated.At approximately 8:23 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, the Henry County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of a verbal argument in the 2300 grid of Marsh Ave.According to police reports, the two parties involved were separated and it was determined there were no injuries.Caleb Sackett, of Mt. Pleasant, was charged ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News SALEM ? Nuisance properties are gathering attention in Salem.The abandoned lot at 206. N. Main was one of the nuisance properties discussed at the Salem City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 3.During public comments, Randy Stewart, of Stewart Services requested updates from the council on that property. The council said they would ask the city attorney to come to a meeting ...