Obituaries

The public is invited to attend the annual meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Community Theatre Association on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 6 p.m., at Jerry?s Restaurant, in Mt. Pleasant.The Association will be discussing production ideas, board policy and voting on a board of directors.Members of the Mt. Pleasant Community Theatre Association board of directors include officers; Mark Kimzey, president; Kadie Dennison, ...

Great River Athletic and Performance Center offers an eight-week summer program for 15- to 22-year-old athletes. Next Level Performance will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning June 5, in Wellness Plaza, 1401 W. Gear Ave., West Burlington.Each session will consist of agility drills, explosive movements and strength training. Fitness specialists will tailor workouts to athletes? sports ...

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News A former Henry County Sheriff?s deputy has filed a lawsuit against his former supervisor and employer.Brandon Marquardt filed the suit Wednesday in South Lee County District Court against Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee and Henry County. Marquardt is seeking unspecified damages for past, present and future lost income; past, present and future emotional distress; and ...

By Brooks Taylor, Mt Pleasant News ?I never had so much fun making so little money,? Bob Hollis told the 50 people gathered Saturday at The Theatre Museum at Midwest Old Threshers.Hollis, a ?trouper? (a term referring to actors in repertoire theatre) was among several troupers reminiscing during the 33rd annual meeting of the National Society for the Preservation of Tent, Folk and Repertoire Theatre.The ...

By Erin Murphy, Lee Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES ? What will Iowa Republicans do for an encore?Given complete state lawmaking control by voters in the 2016 elections, Republicans used the recently completed 2017 session of the Iowa Legislature to enact several significant, conservative laws.Over the course of roughly four months, Republicans enacted measures that dramatically reshaped state laws regarding gun ...

By Brooks Taylor and Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ? Among other things, Earth Day conveys the message of doing work to preserve and improve the world in which we live.New London Middle- and High-School students were doing exactly that Friday, tidying up their corner of the world.New London High School Principal Scott Kracht said this year was the fifth year the school has sent students out in the ...

Hy-Vee has a new program ? Kidsfit ? which does exactly what it implies, promotes fitness. The Mt. Pleasant Hy-Vee hosted its first such event Thursday in front of its store for all Mt. Pleasant fifth- and sixth-graders. The event included a nutrition component, various fitness challenges, team building and pointers on how to safely exercise.

On Saturday, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance will host the final Legislative Breakfast of the session with elected officials, Sen. Rich Taylor (D-Mt. Pleasant) and Rep. Dave Heaton (R-Mt. Pleasant).The breakfast will be held Saturday, April 22, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at Chadwick Library?s International Room on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus. The elected officials will discuss the happenings at the ...

By James Q. Lynch, The Gazette DES MOINES ? He?s not getting teary eyed, but Gov. Terry Branstad is a bit emotional in the final days of what likely will be his last legislative session as governor.?Well, after 33 years involved with the Iowa General Assembly as a state representative, as lieutenant governor and, of course, 23 years of those as chief executive as governor, yeah, I am somewhat sentimental,? ...

By Bryce Kelly, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ?Bond projects at the New London Community School District are coming to fruition, according to school officials, and with very few hiccups to speak of.During Tuesday evening?s regular school board meeting, New London superintendent, Chad Wahls updated the board on the progress of both the track/football field, and the work to the high school locker rooms and ...