Obituaries

On Friday, May 25, the flashing light at Marion and W. Washington St. will be changing to a working stop light.

On Saturday, May 19, from 4-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Know Your Rights class led by Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON). The free class will cover immigrant rights, preparing for raids and safety plans for families.

Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 9 a.m., volunteers are needed to work the community garden in Wayland. The garden is located across from WACO High School in the new housing development. Volunteers will be able to take home free, fresh produce. For more information call Don at 319-256-5090.

Mt. Pleasant student, Taylor Murray, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 16th Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony April 29 at Hy-Vee in Des Moines.The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor's Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), honored 430 ...

For those who saw a plume of thick, dark smoke over the Mt. Pleasant Airport, there was no need to call the fire department; they were already there. The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department used the abandoned house located near the airport for a training session Thursday night. The structure was set on fire and crews practiced techniques to control the blaze. The controlled fire did create some buzz at East Lake Park as ...

On May 22 at 8 p.m., Great River Medical Center is hosting a free event to say thank you to all local EMS providers. The evening will begin with a meal from the grill followed by two hours of education. Difficulty breathing is one of the most popular emergencies that EMS is called into action for.On scene, EMS quickly assesses the patient and needs to make the life sustaining decision to use a nasal cannula, ...

One really nice day in April, Cheryl had to make a business trip to Fairfield. On the way, she stopped in Stockport and picked up her cousin, Jan Morris. They had a great time visiting as they traveled, then, over lunch, Jan's treat, they reminisced about spending the night with Grama and Grampa Heise, and caught up on each other's family news.Cheryl recently returned from a ten day trip to the East coast with ...

There will be a card shower for Bonnie Vicars to celebrate her 85th birthday on May 28. Cards can be sent to her at Park Place Elder Living, 401 S. Van Buren St., Mt. Pleasant 52641.

FAIRFIELD - Nucara Pharmacy located in the Jefferson County Health Center at 2000 S. Main St. in Fairfield will provide public access to a medication disposal box. The box is available for people wanting to dispose of medications.Access to the medication disposal box is Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Madeline Van De Berg was nominated as one of three Mt. Pleasant High School juniors awarded the April/May student of character at Mt. Pleasant High school. The students were nominated by faculty members for demonstrating the pillars of character.