Community Briefs

The Journal, being a weekly paper, makes often changing dates, times, and situations hard to keep straight. For instance, in this Friday's paper the JH football game scheduled for Monday (9/18) was correct with the school board meeting changed to Wednesday the 20th. Our deadline is Monday and by the middle of the week the JH football game was canceled and the school board meeting was back to Monday the 18th. We were right until we weren't. We both strive to bring our readers correct information, but sometimes changing situations make it wrong. Thanks for understanding. - Virginia and Gina

H.J. Nugen Library Sept. 22 — 30

Sept. 27: After school program 2:20 — 4 p.m.

Friends of Geode Workday scheduled Sept. 23

The Iowa State Parks and Forests host a Statewide Volunteer Day. They invite you to lend a hand at your favorite park. Nearly 20 parks are hosting such a day. Friends of Geode invite you to join them Saturday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Park Office at 8 a.m. The goal on this date is to improve the trails at Shelter #4.

Oakland Mills Picture Show — Henry County Heritage Center Museum Sept. 23

Oakland Mills: A Picture Show with Pat White & Lynn Conrad, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Henry County Heritage Center Museum Mt. Pleasant. Pat will share the history of Oakland Mills with a slideshow of historic images, Lynn will give an update on the Oakland Mills K-Line Flagstop/Depot Project. Oakland Mills memorabilia will be on display. Proceeds of the day will benefit the Depot Project. Refreshments provided, for questions call 319-385-4983

Trapping — At the Park: Iowa the Beautiful 2023 Sept. 23

Henry County Conservation Department presents a program on trapping. Learn all about trapping in this fun hands-on event. 9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. at the Oakland Mills Nature Center, Saturday, Sept. 23

New London High School Homecoming Activities begin

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 24, the High School will kick off Homecoming week at 7 p.m. A full week of activities is planned. Wednesday is Boom Night beginning with the Parade at 6:30. Check out the activities.

New London VFW Post TACOs night Sept. 27

VFW Post 7641 in New London serving tacos! Serving is from 5-7 p.m.. Pretty yummy margaritas too. Every Wednesday Sept-May.

Dover Historical Society to meet Friday, Sept. 29

The monthly meeting of the Dover Historical Society will be held Friday, Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the museum. All members are invited to attend. All ideas are helpful.

Red Flag Horseless Carriage Tour Sept. 27 — 30

The Red Flag returns to Mount Pleasant on September 27. At the New London City Park, Sept. 30, the cars and driver assemble. After breakfast at Dover for the participants, the carriages will leave the park and race to Brighton. This annual celebration marks the anniversary of the repeal of the 14-mph speed limit and the necessity of having a person proceed the vehicle with a red flag to warn the oncoming horse drawn wagons and buggies.

Breakfast in the Park Sept. 30

All visitors and community members are invited to join the Holiday Stroll Committee for breakfast in the New London City Park shelter from 7-11 a.m. Enjoy visiting the vintage autos, talking with the drivers and their companions as well as eating a hearty meal. All proceeds from the breakfast support New London’s popular Christmas event.

New Date for New London Fall Citywide Yard Sales — Sept. 30

Start planning to join the Citywide yard sales. Put your unneeded items up for sale or stroll through town t find items needed for your home.

Tiger Pantry Schedule

Tiger Pantry is open Thursdays, 3:30-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.