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Local legislatures give two cents on school funding

News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

State Sen Rich Taylor (D-Mt. Pleasant) and State Rep. Dave Heaton (R-Mt. Pleasant) may come from opposite ends of the political spectrum, but Monday night the two were united against school voucher/educational savings account systems.Taylor and Heaton attended the Mt. Pleasant School Board's work session Monday night to discuss school funding and legislative priorities.When asked how he thought the legislative ...

HHCC pulls out the stops for Healthy Halloween Walk

Grace King News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

It was kismet as Moana and Te Fiti stumbled upon one another at the Healthy Halloween Walk. The two little girls shyly observed each other as Moana offered Te Fiti her stone ?heart,? reminiscent of the Disney movie Moana, which debuted late last year.These were just two characters that could be found around East Lake Park on Sunday, Oct. 22. This was the fifth Healthy Halloween Walk, put on by the Healthy Henry ...

4 opioid regulations other states have that Iowa does not

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

By Erin Murphy, Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES ? Lori Peter shares her devastating experience with opioid addiction often, and all over Iowa.Everywhere she goes, she brings her son.Kelly John Peter is forever 24 years old and cannot tell his own tale of heroin addiction because two years ago that addiction claimed his life.?This is my son,? Lori said, holding up the urn and fighting back tears while speaking ...

Soldiers lend hand in filling those holiday menus

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Some area resident will have an extra piece of pumpkin pie or another helping of corn this holiday season, thanks to the efforts of area churches, students and staff at Mt. Pleasant Community and New London High Schools and the Iowa National Guard.Soldiers, mostly high-school students, training at the Mt. Pleasant and Iowa City National Guard armories, participated in an ...

Republicans predict good results in 2018

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

By Rod Boshart, Gazette Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES ? U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley told a GOP fundraising crowd Saturday evening he believes next fall's 2018 election will be ?an abundant harvest? for Republicans in Iowa.Grassley was among the nearly 700 people who turned out for Gov. Kim Reynolds' first-ever Harvest Festival that featured barbecued pork, family activities and political speeches designed to fire ...

Homecoming

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

Homecoming spirit was in the air this weekend in Mt. Pleasant. Iowa Wesleyan's homecoming celebration excited Tiger fans throughout Friday and Saturday, and was finished off with a 24-17 win on Saturday evening.

Henry County won?t have a murder trial

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County will not be hosting a first-degree murder trial next week.In a ruling issued Thursday, District Court Judge Mary Ann Brown approved a defense request to move the murder trial of Jorge ?Lumni? Sanders-Galvez from Henry County District Court to South Lee District Court in Keokuk.The ruling marks the second time in six months that the trial has been moved. ...

Downtown businesses ?Paint it Pink? for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

By Morrgan Bouler, Mt. Pleasant News Intern This year, according to the American Cancer Society, 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, the businesses in downtown Mt. Pleasant are doing their part to spread the word by decorating their front windows with some rather surprising decorations.?This is our first year and we're hoping ...

Aaron Coakley appointed township trustee

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County supervisors appointed Aaron Coakley as Jefferson Township trustee.Coakley, who will have to run for re-election in 2018, replaces Randy Fehr, who resigned the post. Fehr's resignation was due to his relocation outside of the township.Supervisors also suspended property taxes on four parcels of property. The property is owned by people who are receiving SSI ...

Winfield city council member charged with sexual assault

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News A Winfield City Council member has been accused of sexual assault.Ryan Rees was charged on May 31 of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. According to Iowa Courts Online, the offense occurred on May 23.The Henry County Attorney's office declined to comment and redirected The News to Iowa Courts Online.Rees is currently running for a third city council term. After ...

HCHC Wellness Committee creating a healthier community, starting with hospital staff

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:00 pm2564d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) Wellness Committee believes that promoting wellness in Henry County starts with their employees. During the board of trustees meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, a few members of the committee were invited to share the work they do around the hospital and be recognized by the board.With the Next Step Challenge ending at the end of this week, Kelly ...

Wayland to apply for grant for fountain, picnic table

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND ? Wayland will be appealing to the Enhance Henry County Communities Foundation for aid in purchasing a pair of handicapped-accessible items.City council members, during Wednesday night's regular meeting, approved a $4,000 grant application to Enhanced Henry County. The grant would be used to aid in the purchase of an ADA accessible dual water fountain outside city ...