Obituaries

Great River Medical Center was one of 18 Iowa hospitals to receive Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.The designation helps prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care.Nearly 4 million babies are born in the U.S. annually, making childbirth the most common cause of ...

In honor of national historic preservation month, the Henry County Historic Preservation Commission encourages the public to take a look at Henry County's newest historic landmark signs.WW2 U.S. Army Air Corp Donald E. Monthei- (b. 1902 ? d. 1992) lived in Mt. Pleasant and operated Monthei Flying Service, located at an airfield east of town.Monthei managed the airport operations during the time the U.S. Army ...

On Tuesday, May 22, Henry County Health Center's diabetes team will offer a one day diabetes education class. This program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.The class will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Meals will be served to class participants and their guest.Topics include meal planning, exercise, personal goals, eye disease, glucose monitoring, ...

On Thursday, May 10, Henry County Health Center's Diabetes Team will be offering a diabetes review course from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC.The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.Registration for the course is required by 12 p.m. on May 9. For more information, or to sign up for the course, contact the HCHC Diabetes ...

What: New London Lions Club Community Blood DriveWhen: Wednesday, May 23, 1 - 5:30 p.m.Where: New London Community Hall, 106 N. Division St., New LondonWhat: Mt. Pleasant REC Center Community Blood DriveWhen: Friday, May 25, 3 - 5:30 p.m.Where: Meeting Room, 200 E. Monroe St., Mt. Pleasant

Van Allen students dance in their school gym as part of their SWITCH program on Wednesday, April 25. The school is participating in a 12 week program with Iowa State University and the Iowa 4-H Program called SWITCH (School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health). The initiative is an evidence based obesity prevention program designed to help students adopt healthy lifestyles, both in school and at home. ...

The Henry County treasurer's office will have three office hour changes in the month of May. On May 9, the office will be closed from 12 to 1 p.m. with the driver license departedment closed all day. Motor vehicle and property tax departments will be open.On Wednesday, May 16, the office will close at 3 p.m. On Thursday, May 24, the office will open at 8:30 a.m. rather than 8 a.m.

On Sunday, May 6, at 7 p.m. the Iowa Wesleyan University Concert Choir and vocal chamber ensemble Primae Voces will present their tour program ?At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners? at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant.This high energy program is comprised of sacred and secular choral music spanning a variety of historical genres and stylistic forms and concluding with a host of American ...

The Henry County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will meet Monday, May 7, at 1 p.m. in the conference room of the Henry County Courthouse. Those interested in the Pioneer Cemeteries of Henry County are welcome to attend.

Grant Anderson, of Mt. Pleasant, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national organization.Junior members of the association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in Association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events.The ...