Sports

Congressional candidate focuses on health care during MP visit

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By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Healthcare is the center focus of candidate Christopher Peters' campaign for the 2018 congressional election.The Coralville physician met with Mt. Pleasant residents at Hy-Vee in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, May 26 for a meet-and-greet, discussing health care costs, mental health, Veterans Affairs and touching on immigration reform and the gun control debate. Peters is running to ...

All-GTNS: small school softball

Justin Webster Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

The Golden Triangle News Service votes for all-area teams for sports that compete during the fall, winter and summer seasons.This week we will honor summer athletes competing in baseball and softball and divide it into two groups: big and small schools.We begin today with softball with two girls from each of the Ledger's three small schools, Pekin, Cardinal and Van Buren, each earning the honor. Coach: Duane ...

Wings in Spring

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

Central Park was bustling during Wings in the Spring Tuesday night where people could try all-you-can-taste wings and grab some craft beers. This was the second year of Main Street Mt. Pleasant's summer kick-off event, pitting contestants against each other to grill up the best wings in Mt. Pleasant.

Pancake delight

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

The Kiwanis hosted a pancake breakfast at the Swap Meet and Flea Market Saturday, May 27.

SEIRPC approves federal-aid swap program for county roads, bridges

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss views Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission's decision to participate in federal-aid swap as a ?no brainer.?The decision to swap federal and bridge money and replace it with state dollars is a positive decision for the county that will enable money to be spent more efficiently, Hotchkiss said.The decision was made by SEIRPC last week ...

Goodbye hugs

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

Hugs were given all around following the graduation service where five students from Mt. Pleasant Christian School received their diploma Saturday, May 26. The intimate graduation service was filled with words of encouragement, inside jokes and many tears.

5 graduate from MP Christian School

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News As the five graduating students from Mt. Pleasant Christian School's Class of 2018 received their diplomas Saturday, May 26, they encouraged one another to stay strong in their faith in God and pursue truth.Tears were shed, and hugs lingered as the close-knit Mt. Pleasant Christian School community congratulated graduates and ushered them into their future with well-wishes.?Now...

Wisconsin residents cause $2K worth of damage, leave the scene

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

A street sign and utility pole were the casualties of a hit and run on Thursday, May 24.The Mt. Pleasant Police Department were notified of a single vehicle accident near the intersection of Broadway and State streets, which knocked down a street sign and hit a utility pole. The accident happened at approximately 9:35 a.m., on Thursday, May 24.According to police reports, a 1995 Nissan Maxima, operated by James ...

Vehicles totaled after accident in used car lot

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

A Mt. Pleasant woman has been charged with failure to maintain control after blacking out and crashing her Jeep into a parked vehicle on a used car lot.Penelope Ross-Ensminger, of Mt. Pleasant, was charged with failure to maintain control after crashing her 2015 Jeep Patriot into a Ford Ranger, which was parked on the Schrader Used Car Lot, and totaling both vehicles on Friday, May 25. The accident happened at ...

Bears GM: Smith holdout ?a little new for all of us?

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:06 pm2688d ago

Roquan Smith remains the only unsigned 2018 NFL Draft selection, and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace said the sides are ?working through? the items holding the contract up.?That's obviously a big topic right now,? Pace told WMVP-AM 1000 Monday, via the Chicago Tribune, in his first comments on the situation since training camp opened.?And for us, these are important and critical reps that are going on ...

6th Annual Skate Fest

Justin Webster

Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2688d ago

Community 1st Credit Union will host the ?2018 C1st Skate Fest? September 29 at 11 a.m. in Ottumwa at the skate park near Market Street and the river front.The 6th annual event feature skateboard, scooter and BMX competitions with local food vendors, music, games, giveaways and prizes.Pro BMX riders from Milwaukee will perform stunts and sign souvenir photos.The competitors will be sorted into four age groups: ...

MP Memorial Day event to be held Monday, county observances begin Friday

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2688d ago

Henry County is kicking off Memorial Day with a plethora of activities and events to attend all weekend long.Once again, Mt. Pleasant's Memorial Day observance will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant High School gym. The event will begin with the presentation of the colors by members of the VFW, American Legion and AMVETS Posts and Auxilaries. Avenue of Flags chairman and Honor Guard Commander, Dean King, ...