Obituaries

Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.61 per gallon April 20, according to GasBuddy?s daily survey of 2,036 gas outlets in Iowa.This compares with the national average that has increased 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.62 a gallon Sunday, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Iowa during the past week, ...

Chadwick Library, on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan College, hosted a World Book Night Book Giver reception on Wednesday, April 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.The event was attended by Iowa Wesleyan College students, faculty, administration and staff as well as community members. Chadwick Library librarians and staff, who are also book givers, were present to educate the public about World Book Night, and some of the World ...

The Winfield Community Choir presented ?He Lives,? an Easter musical Sunday, directed by Amy Lou Garlock.

INVESTIGATIONSAlexis LC Muldrow, 26, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at the 2000 block of East Washington Street for disorderly conduct, April 9. MISCELLANEOUSAnimal Complaint ? 300 block of Clay Street, April 9.Suspicious person, activity, vehicle ? 600 block of East Madison Street, April 9.Theft ? 800 block of North Lincoln Street, April 9.Harassment/threats ? 300 block of East Henry Street, April 9.Animal ...

By MEGAN COOPER Mt. Pleasant NewsIt?s no surprise, but the Henry County Road Department was over its snow and ice budget for the winter.?We were about $20,000 over the anticipated budget,? said Henry County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss during the Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday. ?I feel good about it though with the type of weather we had and I really appreciate the work the guys did this ...

By MEGAN COOPER Mt. Pleasant NewsOakland Mills will see much needed repairs coming soon.During the Henry County Conservation meeting Monday night, the board awarded the bids to contractors who expressed interest in the various projects that needed to be completed.John Pullis, executive director of Henry County Conservation, discussed with the board the different projects that will be completed.?There are ...

Iowa Wesleyan College inaugurated President Steven E. Titus on Friday. Emma Titus, left, looks to her father, Steven Titus, during her speech to encourage him on his new venture during inauguration ceremonies April 4.

By MEGAN COOPER Mt. Pleasant NewsApril 1 marked the day where 1,750 mayors from across the country highlighted the impact of national service on city challenges.Mt. Pleasant Mayor Steve Brimhall participated in the event by accompanying a home delivered meal route on Tuesday to recognize the effort given to bring a meal to people in the community.According to information received from Carol Dustman, Retired ...

Mt. Pleasant Mayor Steve Brimhall, right, participated in the Mayor?s Day of Service Tuesday, April 1, helping out with the local Meals on Wheels program. He is shown here aiding Jim, left, and Colette, right, Hetherington in giving Glenwood Tolson, second from right, his meal.

It may not be a golden pond, but Crane?s Pond, located on the northwest edge of Mt. Pleasant, serves as a recreational or grilling spot for local people during three seasons of the year. The thick ice has left the surface, but not much activity has been noticed at the watering hole yet. The fountain located on the northwest edge of the pond also hasn?t been turned on for the season.