In Brief

Oct. 24: Dover Historical Society Board Meeting

1:30 p.m. The Dover Historical Society Board meeting will be held at the Museum. The new brochures will be available. All members are welcome as everyone’s ideas are needed.

Oct. 25: Walmart Distribution Center hosts “Trunk or Treat”

4-7 p.m. The Walmart Distribution Center in Mt. Pleasant is hosting a Halloween “Trunk or Treat.” The Distribution Center is located at 1501 E. Mapleleaf Drive!

Oct. 25: Oakland Mills Nature Center holds Ghost Story Time

6-8 p.m. You are invited to hear Ghost Stories at the Nature Center! Oakland Mills is one of oldest settlements west of the Mississippi River and there are sure to be spooky tales. Steve Mendenhall is the storyteller! Bring your flashlight and prepare for a fun evening. Preregistration is not required.

Oct. 26: Dover Museum presents “Civil War Quilts”

1:30 p.m. The last Dover Sunday program will be a presentation on Civil War Quilts by Becky Wright. These precious replicas are from Becky’s own collection and tell the story of the hardships of this time in American history. The Museum will close for the winter season. It will be open by appointment only during this time.

Oct. 29: New London High School Blood Drive

7:30-11:30 a.m. Be Part of Something Bigger! Book an appointment by visiting bloodcenter.org or call Impact Life at 800-747-5401 or come to the NL MS/HS Gym on Oct. 29 and register in person.

Oct. 31: HALLOWEEN — PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WHILE DRIVING … WATCH FOR GHOSTS, GOBLINS, AND WITCHES!

Oct. 31: New London Trunk, Trick and Treat Schedule

Time to plan for Halloween event. The City Council has published the following times and locations. Halloween trick or treating is: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025

5 p.m. Until Gone: City Park New London Lions Hot Dogs

5-7 p.m. Citywide Trick or Treat

5-7 p.m. City Park Trunk or Treat

5-7 p.m. V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Trunk or Treat

Oct. 31: Henry County Communities are Trick or Treating tonight!

5-7 p.m. Mt. Pleasant citywide Trick or Treat night Stock up on treats and leave your

porch light on!

5-7 p.m. The City of New London invites all to a citywide “Trunk or Treat”!”

5:30-7 p.m. Danville Trick or Treat night Turn the porch light on if you are participating!

5:30-7 p.m. Salem Trick or Treat

5:30-7 p.m. Wayland Trick or Treat

6-8 p.m. Winfield Trick or Treat is from

Tiger Food Pantry ask for help

Hello, friends! The requests have started to roll in, asking what the Tiger Food Pantry needs. The holidays are close, and we are trying to stock foods that will give our families the ability to make a holiday dinner! Right now, we need instant potatoes (real potatoes rot too soon) and boxed stuffing mix. These are easy and tasty ways for our families to put something on the table for all to enjoy. As always, we so appreciate the attention this community gives to making sure our food insecure families get what they need. Obviously, we will also accept (and appreciate) gift cards, cash or checks! This allows us to look for sales and take advantage of them. Thank You! Laurie Jo McBeth

Nov. 1: American Battlefield Trust presents a Traveling Exhibit

10:30 a.m. The opening reception for the American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Vets Hall 300 W. Monroe Street. The Traveling Exhibit will be available through November 12th. The exhibit is hosted by the James Harlan Chapter, NSDAR. It will be in Mount Pleasant Oct. 28 — Nov. 12

Nov. 3: The Harlan-Lincoln House presents Grab ‘N Go Lunch

11:30 a.m.— 1 p.m. Visit the First United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, to obtain this wonderful lunch. Lunch includes a choice of chili or Iowa corn chowder, crackers, celery/carrot sticks w/Ranch, baguette, cookie and water! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling or texting 319-931-1031 or email hassenfritzk56@gmail.com! You can also stop by the Harlan-Lincoln House from 2p-4p today or on Saturday to purchase a ticket!

Nov. 4: City and School Board Elections

Keep an eye on the local elections. Plan to vote.

City of New London Council: Vote for three: Dan Berner, John Doyle, Scott Campbell, Brad Helmerson.

New London Community School District School Board: At Large, vote for two: Jessica Boyer, John Housman, Kyle Helmerson.

Tiger Food Pantry Hours

Tiger Pantry hours are Thursday 4-6 p.m. and Saturday 9-11 a.m.