Obituaries

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News Over the course of 14 hours on Saturday, April 7, residents were given the chance to celebrate Relay for Life at Iowa Wesleyan University's student center. The event was a chance for people to honor loved ones, celebrate survivors and keep hope alive.The day began at 6 a.m. with a pancake breakfast that served over 150 people, according to lead event coordinator Danielle ...

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND ? Members of the Wayland City Council considered a new ordinance which would require pet owners to keep their animal's occupancy clean or face a fine.On Wednesday, April 4, the Wayland City Council decided against adopting an ordinance that would require pet owners to keep all structures, coops or yards where animals were contained clean. City attorney Mike Vance ...

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News Congressman John Delaney met with Henry County Democrats Friday, April 6 to discuss his bid for the 2020 presidential candidacy.Delaney, a New Jersey native, was elected to office in 2012 and has served as the representative for Maryland since 2013. He is a graduate of Columbia and Georgetown Law School and a successful entrepreneur. Delaney spent his Friday morning with ...

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to 201 E. Washington St. on Wednesday, April 4, at 10:31 p.m. for a report of shots fired.On the scene, it was determined that one shot was fired at a vehicle. No one was injured and it appeared to be an isolated incident. The suspect left the area and the investigation still is ongoing.Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Mt. Pleasant Police Department...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County Supervisors officially proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention Month in the county on Tuesday.Supervisor Greg Moeller read the proclamation, stating that this month is to call attention to the issue of child abuse and its prevention to the citizens of Henry County.?We urge all to dedicate their energies to cherishing and protecting Henry County children, thereby ...

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ? Improvements will be coming to Cleveland and Elm streets in New London this summer.On Tuesday night, the New London city council approved the paving of Cleveland and Elm streets with no oppositions. Seven bids were taken into consideration with Four Seasons Excavating and Landscape being approved to complete the project at a cost of $77,255.90. The bid came in ...

Charles Cormelis and his son, Johnathon, 4, enjoyed a bite together during the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department's annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 31.

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Students did everything but sit still at New London Community Childcare and Preschool's after school program during snack time as they unpeeled bananas, inspected kiwi and stacked Cheerios on napkins.They were rambunctious alright, but Center Director Dennis Julian knows that after they spend eight or so hours in school being told what to do, this is the time when they can let ...

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News No one was home Monday evening when an in-home day care facility in Mt. Pleasant erupted in fire.The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 301 W. Henry St., around 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 2. The home, which police officers confirmed was used as an in-home day care center, was empty at the time of the fire.?The fire department did a good job once on ...

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News While police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel are recognized as the first responders to many crisis situations, Henry County Health Center wants to make sure citizens are prepared to be immediate responders.On Saturday, March 31, HCHC held three Stop The Bleed training sessions throughout the afternoon to teach civilians how to save a life by ?stopping ...