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By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News State Sen. Rich Taylor, D-Mt. Pleasant, admittedly couldn?t believe what he said at the conclusion of Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nate Boulton?s visit to Mt. Pleasant Friday.?We have a good, young Democrat running for governor,? Taylor said, quickly adding, ?I can?t believe I said young Democrat.?Boulton, however, is young and a Democrat. The 37-year-old native ...

By Bryce Kelly, Mt. Pleasant News Egli Landscapes took home the 2017 Small Business of the Year Award on Friday, following a week-long celebration of small business in the Mt. Pleasant area.Tim Egli, owner of Egli Landscapes, along with his family, were in attendance during an award luncheon to accept the award. Egli Landscapes was chosen to win from a pool of five total finalists, including Main Street ...

Two vehicle-deer accidents were investigated last week by the Henry County Sheriff?s Office, one of which involved an arrest.Deputies were summoned on May 4 to a report of a vehicle hitting a deer near the intersection of 335th Street and U.S. Highway 218.Following an investigation, it was learned that Ashley Fields, Andover, Minn., was driving in the southbound lane of Highway 218 when she struck a deer on the ...

Every season has its signifier. Although the first sight of a robin, lilacs flowering or tulips blooming all signal the start of spring, for many Mt. Pleasant residents, it?s the first time the Edd King Memorial Fountain is turned on. Throughout the week, city workers prepped the fountain for the first time it would be turned on for the season.

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ? There was some contention Tuesday night as to why the City of New London would not be providing electricity services for the new Dollar General store.City Council member Greg Malott said he had heard the city had ?chosen to give Access Energy? the Dollar General account, without the issue being brought before the council members.?I did not give it to them,? ...

A Mt. Pleasant teen and a juvenile were arrested April 28 following a report of a theft in progress in the 1700 grid of 265th Street, according to the Henry County Sheriff?s Office.Walker Lunsford, 19, of Mt. Pleasant, and a 16-year-old juvenile each were charged with third-degree theft, an aggravated misdemeanor, and trespassing, a simple misdemeanor.An investigation determined the subjects were trying to ...

The Jerrel yard in the western portion of Mt. Pleasant is decorated with several tree sculptures with several of them added just recently. The art adds a nice touch to the family?s property.

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND ? Frank Bruty Constuction, of Washington, was the only bidder on sidewalk work this summer in Wayland.Bruty?s bid was accepted by the Wayland City Council Wednesday night. Under terms of the contract, sidewalks will be 48 inches wide and 3-5/8 inches thick.The contractor also did the work last summer and this year?s prices include (last year?s prices for identical ...