Obituaries

They say the third time is a charm. What about the fourth time? How about outstanding? The Mt. Pleasant Panthers will defend their state Class 3A title next week, qualifying for their fourth straight state tournament berth. Mt. Pleasant overcame a sluggish first half to limit Solon to just nine points in the final half en route to a 51-33 triumph in the substate contest at Iowa City West. Mt. Pleasant, 19-5 on ...

DEAR ABBY: My two adult granddaughters have rejected me, their doting grandfather. Their father gave me this explanation: ?They are uncomfortable with the way you rub their shoulders and necks.?These girls and both parents have misinterpreted my innocent expressions of affection, which haven?t changed since the girls were little. The only change is in their perception of my actions.I am devastated. I asked ...

Army National Guard Pvt. Hunter S. Counts has graduated from basic combat training at Ft. Jackson, Columbia, S.C.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed ...

There is very little new information from the Henry County Sheriff?s Office regarding the search for Teresa Bruegge, Mt. Pleasant,?We have searched. We are continuing to check,? said ?Henry County Sheriff, Rich McNamee. ?We are limited because of the weather. With as cold as it is, the river is starting to freeze back over. We are unable to get back on the water at this time.?Henry County Conservation located a ...

By TRISHA PHELPSMt. Pleasant NewsWINFIELD ? ?We want to make sure for future councils that the way we set it up now, that it?s going to last,? said Rob Quinn, president of the Winfield VFW building corporation, regarding the pending agreement between the corporation and the City of Winfield to turn the Veteran?s Building over to the city.?When everyone around this table is gone, we want something that is ...

Herb Holler of Mt. Pleasant, right, was chosen as the Henry County Cattleperson of the Year at Thursday night's county cattlemen banquet and receives his award from Craig Grothe, county cattlemen president.

Ralph Sandeen, Winfield, right, was named a Friend of the Industry during the Henry County Cattlemen's Banquet Thursday night and receives his plaque from Jeff McGohan, county cattlemen director.

Members of the Mt. Pleasant City Council?s Street Committee will discuss several projects during their meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall.Projects on the table tomorrow night include Iris Road, STP application and streets impacted by the Jay Street sewer project.

Thursday, Jan. 3, 1:15 p.m. game: 1st, Betty Kilbourn and Lea Bradley; 2nd, Chuck Woodruff and Virginia Krueger, Burlington.Monday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. game: 1st, Jim McClure and Terry Kilbourn; tie for 2nd, Ray and Joy Gillear, G.A. Elliot and Ruth Bell, Burlington.Thursday, Jan. 10, 1:15 p.m. game: 1st, Gloria Troute, Dallas City, Ill., and Ruth Bell; 2nd, Chuck Woodruff and Virginia Krueger.Monday, Jan. 14, 10 ...

SALEM ? City council members will consider adding to the city?s employee roster during their regular meeting tonight.On tap are discussion on adding a deputy city clerk and a maintenance worker. Both items have been discussed previously and tabled.Other tentative agenda items include a planning and zoning ordinance update and opening sealed bids for tree trimming.The council meets at 7 p.m. in the Community ...