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Employees from Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities investigated a possible water-main break Wednesday on the 100 block of West Monroe Street. MPMU was told that excess water was flowing into the sewer. However, after inspecting the main, workers did not find any breakage and were still investigating the problem.

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News A trip from Mt. Pleasant to the Oakland Mills Nature Center will become a trek beginning Monday, July 10.That?s because the bridge on county road W55 (Franklin Avenue), spanning the Skunk River will be closing for repair. Henry County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss said the abutments on both the north and south sides of the bridge need repair along with other items.?The contractor ...

Two motorists were injured July 1 in a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of old Highway 21 and U.S. Highway 218 in the southbound lanes.According to the Mt. Police Department Keri Nacole Herr, of Mt. Pleasant, was driving a 1997 Ford Expedition when she swerved the vehicle to avoid striking a dear.After swerving, Herr lost control of the vehicle and struck a bridge located near the intersection. The ...

July is in the ?heart? of summer, making this month?s Fresh Conversations discussion focused on heart health.For a healthy heart and a strong blood vessel system, health experts suggest eating less saturated fat (ex: butter and cream) trans fats (ex: microwave popcorn and chips) and tropical oils (ex: coconut oil). These fats increase the risk for cardiovascular disease by raising the amount of ?bad? cholesterol ...

Family and friends who provide care for relatives and friends are invited to talk with exhibitors and hear speakers at the Milestones? Family Caregiver Conference.The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 22, at the Steamboat Senior Center, 501 Jefferson St., Burlington. There is no charge to attend this open format event.Keynote speaker, James Cushing, Community Health Manager with ...

By Xiomara Levsen, The JOURNAL The public hearing for the sale of Ainsworth Elementary is delayed due to board policy.According to the Highland School Board?s policy 803.2 found on the school district?s website, which cites Iowa Code 297.15-25 in the case of a sale or lease of school district property not being used for an educational program unless exempted advertisements for bids shall be taken. If the bids ...

A new Iowa law went into effect July 1 requiring motorists to slow down, safely change lanes if possible and operate with caution around waste and recycling trucks with safety lights flashing.Similar to cautions already in place for motorists passing a stopped public safety vehicle, drivers could be ticketed by law enforcement for violating the new law.Iowa is the 14th state to enact the ?Slow Down to Get ...

The Henry County Road Department announces Dormark Construction Company will be repairing the Skunk River bridge on Franklin Avenue (W55) at Oakland Mills closing the road to all traffic at that location.The Skunk River bridge will close at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, July 10, for approximately five weeks for abutment and approach work on both ends of the bridge. There will be a posted detour route for drivers to ...