In Brief

H.J. Nugen Library will be open for Snow Day Fun Day

If your children can get to the library safely, send them on up to hang out with their favorite librarians. Pack a lunch, bring yourself some drinks and snacks, and stay in comfy clothes! We have board games available, and they are more than welcome to bring their game consoles up for multiplayer games such as Smash Bros. and Ultimate Chicken Horse! Policy guidelines must be followed.

We must still follow our policy guidelines, if the child is under the age of 9, they must be accompanied by an adult or responsible people over the age of 14. No exceptions will be made.

Set the Date: Saturday Feb. 3: Attend the Second Annual Banquet and Fundraiser

New London Tiger Shooting Sports 2nd Annual Banquet and Fundraiser is scheduled for Feb. 3. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. There will be a silent auction, a live auction and gun raffles. Businesses and individuals are invited to contribute items or monetary donations. Location: Mt. Pleasant VFW. If you have any questions regarding the banquet, ticket purchases or sponsorships, please contact John Smyth at 319-931-6673.

Saturday, Jan, 13 10 a.m. — Port of Burlington Eagle Watch Program

The Des Moines County Conservation is hosting their annual Eagle Watch Program beginning at 10 a.m. at the Port of Burlington. DMCC Volunteer Lori Carnes will lead this group and share her expertise and passion. Afterward, caravan to Lock and Dam 18 for a 15-minute eagle observation. Come dressed prepared for the weather and bring binoculars if you have a pair, otherwise, they will be provided to borrow. This family friendly event wraps up at noon and is free and open to all ages. Stay informed by visiting the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook Page.

Monday Jan. 15 — Iowa Republican Caucus for Henry County

Iowa Republican Caucus meets at 7 p.m. If you are not registered or want to change your registration, Preregistration is open from 530 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.

Caucus locations are as follows:

Precinct 1; Wayland @ WACO School Gym

Precinct 2; Winfield @ Veterans Building

Precinct 3 & 8; Salem Elementary Building

Precinct 4, 5, 6, 7; Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church

Precinct 9; New London Community Center

Monday Jan. 15 — Iowa Democratic Caucus for Henry County

All Democratic Precincts meet at 7 p.m. at Traction Steam Co-Working, 120 S. Main St, Suite 103, Mount Pleasant.

Fort Madison Public Library offers Spanish Lessons: Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.

Would you like to learn how to speak Spanish? The Fort Madison Public Library will be offering Spanish classes twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. beginning next Tuesday, Jan. 16. Classes will be taught by Elvira Villalba. Registration is requested so they know how many people to plan for. Please call the library at 319-372-5721 or email fmpl@fortmadison.lib.ia.us to sign up!

Tiger Pantry Regular Schedule

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