Sports

Krogmeier will continue to farm county ground

N/A Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Andrew Krogmeier will farm approximately 27 acres of county-owned ground north of East Lake Park for the next three years.Krogmeier has farmed the ground the past three years and submitted the lone bid to continue the practice.Krogmeier's bid of $180 per acre was opened by Henry County supervisors at the board's regular meeting.The monthly report of Sarah Berndt, county ...

New county jail could surpass 44 beds

N/A Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News It's sounding more and more that the proposed Henry County Jail could end up being larger than the 44-bed project mentioned before the Aug. 1 successful bond referendum on a new county law enforcement center.On Tuesday, the county board of supervisors interviewed Rick Weidner, Blessington, Neb., the first of three finalists for handling the architectural work for the center. ...

Car strikes deer on Franklin Avenue

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

A car-deer accident Sept. 22 in the 2500 grid of Franklin Avenue resulted in $6,000 damage to the vehicle.The Henry County Sheriff's Office reported that a 2016 Chevrolet, operated by Afton Engberg of Mt. Pleasant was traveling south on Franklin Avenue where the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.No injuries were reported.

County resident charged with domestic assault

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

An investigation by county sheriff's deputies Sept. 23 into a disturbance led to an arrest and charges filed against one of the participants.Deputies were summoned to the 2500 grid of Dakota Avenue and an investigation determined a domestic assault had taken place.Shawna Smothers, 41, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested and charged with domestic assault causing bodily injury, first offense, a serious misdemeanor.A ...

Plans finalized for sixth Red Flag Horseless Carriage Tour

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Every September, a little bit of England appears in Henry County.That's because the last weekend of September is the Red Flag Horseless Carriage Tour in Henry and surrounding counties.This year marks the sixth annual tour with events beginning Thursday, Sept. 28, and concluding Saturday, Sept. 30, with the trip from New London to Brighton.Tour organizer Jeff Krug of Mt. ...

Good morning, MP

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

Autumn may have begun on Friday, Sept. 22, but for many in Henry County Wednesday morning's sunrise not only filled the sky with fall-like colors, but may have been the first morning that felt fall-like.

Girls golf takes second in Burlington

Josh Dillon, Ledger sports editor News Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

The Fairfield girls? golf team took second place behind Washington at the Grayhound Invitational on Monday with 357 strokes. The Demons? Deanna Peiffer was the medalist with a 74, while the Trojans? Lindsey Repp and Washington?s Sarah Nacos tied for runner-up at 77.Olivia Hammel and Kylee Marlay each shot a 92, Madelyn Swan and Taylor Marlay both scored 96 and Abby Adam rounded out the Fairfield scoring with 106 ...

Enhance Henry County Community Foundation receives $133,672 from state

N/A Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

The Enhance Henry County Community Foundation has received a $133,672 state award to advance community based philanthropy throughout Henry County.The award comes by the way of the County Endowment Fund, which was established by HF2302 in the 2004 legislative session. The purpose of the legislation is to encourage the creation and development of community foundations and civic philanthropy throughout Iowa by ...

Bringing home the awards

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

Drum majors Callie DePriest and QianQian Ye hold the trophies won during the marching band competition Saturday at the Wildcat Pride Marching Festival at Wright City, Mo. Among the awards the band captured were Grand Champions in field show competition plus getting all the caption awards in their class including best color guard and best drum line. The color guard was named Grand Champion of the indoor color ...

MP Band is frighteningly good

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

The Mt. Pleasant High School Panther Marching Band was among 14 bands and 1,100 students to participate Saturday at the Wildcat Pride Marching Festival at Wright City, Mo. Among the awards the band captured were Grand Champions in the field show competition plus getting all the caption awards in their class including best color guard and best drum line. The color guard was named Grand Champion of the indoor color ...

Green Mound Church marks 170th anniversary

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Thurman Hughes was the first pastor's kid to move into Green Mound Church of God's parsonage, which was built right next to the church in 1952. On Oct. 8, Hughes will be returning to Green Mound, preaching where his father once preached, celebrating the church's 170th anniversary.This special worship service is the final event in celebration of Green Mound's 170th anniversary. ...

Area athletes finish up events at the Drake Relays

Josh Dillon, Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:59 pm2564d ago

Fairfield?s Michael Fritz placed 14th in the discus on Thursday afternoon with a throw of 143?3?.Fritz was added to the Drake Relays after a player from Dowling withdrew from the event. There were 24 total throwers in the event.The top spot went to Northwood-Kensett senior Tom Yezek?s 181?3?, just edging Mt. Vernon?s Tristan Wirfs at 181?. Mid-Prairie?s Levi Duwa fouled on his first two throws, but settled down ...