Community Briefs

Wednesday 5/3: AWE: 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Thursday 5/4: Book Chat “How high we go in the dark” Adult AIR 2023– 6 p.m.

Saturday 5/6: Tyke Time – Yucky Worms! – 9:30 a.m.

Community Workday scheduled for Friday, April 28

On April 28, the students and staff in the New London Middle School/High School would like to thank the community for their continued support of the school by helping with outdoor projects. Students are volunteering to rake leaves, paint, wash windows, pick up rocks, complete small construction projects with adult supervision, pick up trash, and other minor landscaping projects. If you or anyone you know in the community would like help with any of these items listed above, please call the MS/HS Office at 319-367-0500 or email Kim Wagner at kim.wagner@nlcsd.org. Any supplies needed to complete the projects, like lawn bags, will need to be supplied by the residents. Our students can bring rakes and shovels.

Dover Historical Society to meet Friday, April 28

The monthly meeting of the Dover Historical Society will be held Friday, April 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the museum. All members are invited to attend as your input is welcome.

Henry County Heritage Trust sponsors Church Tour Sunday April 30

On Sunday, April 30, 1–4 p.m. a historic church tour will be held. The cost is $20. Visitors can begin their tour at any of the six churches -- Prairie Gem Church and Center M.E. Chapel both on the Old Threshers grounds, St. Michael’s 202 E. Washington, the former Congregational Church at 300 E. Washington, Second Baptist 407 W. Saunders, and Jesus es el Camino formerly Church of the Nazarene at 409 E. Monroe. Call 319-385-4983 if you have questions.

New London Utility Trustees will meet Friday, May 5

The regular meeting of the New London Utility Board will be held Friday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the City office. The meeting is open to the public.

Tiger Pantry Schedule

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