Sports

WACO creating an E Sports Arena for new co-curricular activity

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By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND ? A new co-curricular activity will be added to the WACO Community School District lineup next school year.Finishing touches are being made to a classroom that has been converted to an E Sports Arena. School board members received a presentation on E Sports and toured the arena during their regular meeting Jan. 15.WACO also plans to have a competitive E Sports team ...

A variety of talent

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

Mt. Pleasant Middle School's jazz band kicked off the 2 p.m. Variety Show on Sunday, Jan. 14. They performed ?Take The 'A' Train? and ?Are You Ready.? On Saturday, Jan. 13, the school held a music clinic where they got to work with professional musicians, inspiring both students and teachers.

Taking the stage

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

Creativity shown through during the annual Variety Show on Sunday, Jan. 14. Above left, students from MPCHS performed an entertaining number called ?More Than A Box.?

Starting a Chain Reaction

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

Mt. Pleasant Middle School's show choir, Chain Reaction, performed at the 2 p.m. Variety Show on Sunday, Jan. 14.

New London school district threatens to sue Hackett Construction over track-laying error

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News A mistake made in September during the construction of New London's new track has left the school board asking for an extended warranty from the construction company or they will approach their attorney.Tempers were high at the New London School Board meeting on Monday, Jan. 15, as school faculty and staff and members from the community showed up to voice their concerns about ...

Supervisors begin approving ?18-?19 fiscal budget, discuss construction of jail

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Supervisors had their calculators on the table as department budget proposals for the 2018-2019 fiscal year began on Thursday, Dec. 11.The Henry County Treasurer and the Henry County Recorder both discussed their budget proposals, saying there was very little change to the budget in each department.Ana Lair, Henry County Treasurer, said motor vehicle and driver's license ...

Your Friend on the Front Page

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

Every week, the Mt. Pleasant News will feature a Henry County resident in a profile snapshot. The questions will appear in bold.This week's 'Friend on the Front Page' is Mike McBeth.Are you originally from Henry County? If not, what brought you here? Yes, I am originally from Henry County. Born in Mt. Pleasant.What is your favorite part of living here? My favorite part of living here (born and raised in Mt. ...

Winfield City Hall welcomes 2018 with new electronic payment system

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The city of Winfield is moving into the 21st Century as they begin accepting debit and credit card payments online and at their city office.The city will be purchasing a payment processing system through Iowa Interactive for $125. City officials said they made the choice to begin taking electronic payments in conjunction with the upcoming launching of a new city website. For ...

A winter night sunset

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

After the winter solstace on Thursday, Dec. 21, marking the shortest day of the year, the days are gradually lengthening. The sky turned a shade of pink last night a little after 5 p.m. as the sun slowly set on one of the warmest days of the year so far. After thawing over the past few days, temperatures are expected to drop drastically again this weekend.

Icy conditions lead to early dismissal for two area schools

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News HENRY COUNTY ? Two area school districts released students early on Thursday, Jan. 11, as temperatures dropped and freezing rain pelted the area.New London Community School District was the first to make the decision to release students. ?Making the decision on weather (related dismissals) is not an easy decision,? said New London Superintendent Chad Whals. ?You have to look ...

Icy enough to go skating

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

Temperatures may have started out in the 40s on Thursday, but they quickly dropped later in the morning. By noon, freezing rain hit the Henry County area. Around 2 p.m. rain turned into snow, which continued to fall throughout the afternoon

Conservation Department considering moving Waterworks Park to higher elevation after flooding

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:02 pm2689d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News As questions continue to be posed to Henry County Conservation Department in regard to flooding at Waterworks Park campground, Executive Director John Pullis is taking a close look at the cost of damages and maintenance over the years compared with South Shore campground.During the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Pullis said that Warner Engineering is working ...