Obituaries

CAIRO (Reuters) - A hot air balloon crashed near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, killing a South African tourist on board and injuring several others on Friday, officials said.State media blamed the crash on poor weather conditions without elaborating. High winds and sandstorms hit regions across the country, clouding the skies at Cairo's main airport and forcing the closure of a number of Red Sea ports.A ...

Lacy Terrell comes in to Noah's Ark Animal Foundation on an average three times a week to volunteer and give the animals some extra attention.

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News SALEM ? It was the same song, fourth verse for the Salem City Council Tuesday evening in its first meeting of the new year.Nuisance properties again headlined the agenda. Topping the list was Dillon Haynes' property on East Van Buren Street.Haynes and the council have been at odds for nearly three years over the amount of vehicles in various stages of disrepair located on ...

After the success of the Tourism Grant program last year, Henry County Tourism has opened up the next round of grant applications.The Tourism Grant program is aimed at bringing people to town and generating overnight stays in area hotels.Henry County Tourism is accepting applications for projects or events to be completed between Jan. 1, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2018. Any nonprofit organization or for-profit business ...

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND ? A female juvenile was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics on Tuesday, Jan. 2, following a two-vehicle accident near Wayland that had Highway 78 closed for nearly two hours.The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 78 and Gabriel Avenue near Wayland at 10:42 a.m. According to police reports, Martin Grant Frazer Jr., 61, of Mt. Pleasant, ...

Today is not the day to take in a little league game from the bleachers as temperatures continue to remain below zero.

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News With a new year comes a shift in positions for the Henry County Board of Supervisors.With Marc Lindeen stepping down as chairman, it's Greg Moeller's turn at the helm of the Board of Supervisors, with Gary See becoming vice-chariman. Lindeen is now a member.Moeller was also appointed to the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission (SEIRPC) along with Darrell Smith, of ...

Before the bitter cold hit, families wanted to make the best of the snow on Friday, Dec. 29, venturing out with their sleds to Saunders Park.

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News With temperatures hovering around zero degrees this weekend, animals have to suffer through the cold like the rest of us, said Nicole Apgar, registered veterinary technician at Northeast Animal Hospital. However, there are measures owners can take to ensure the safety of their pets.Especially for pets kept outdoors, Apgar said the main thing is to provide shelter. For this ...

Mark Kimzey shovels the walk in front of Kimzey Funeral Home Thursday as Mt. Pleasant received more snow.