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Chamber to host final Legislative Breakfast

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On Saturday, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance will host the final Legislative Breakfast of the session with elected officials, Sen. Rich Taylor (D-Mt. Pleasant) and Rep. Dave Heaton (R-Mt. Pleasant).The breakfast will be held Saturday, April 22, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at Chadwick Library?s International Room on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus. The elected officials will discuss the happenings at the ...

How legislators? campaign promises fared this session

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By Erin Murphy, Lee Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES ? Candidates for the Iowa Legislature made many pledges during the 2016 campaign.That campaign set the table for the November election, which changed the power dynamic in the legislature.State lawmakers are finishing their work on the 2017 legislative session, and we now have evidence of whether legislators delivered on the promises they made back on the ...

Hot cakes

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2565d ago

he Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was bustling with weekend early risers on Saturday as locals gathered at the Mt. Pleasant station for a pancake and sausage breakfast. All the proceeds of the breakfast will go towards the purchase of new tools and equipment upgrades for the department.

HCHC awards office remodel project to local contractor

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2565d ago

By Bryce Kelly, Mt. Pleasant News Another construction project at Henry County Health Center (HCHC) will now begin thanks to a project bid approval made during Tuesday?s HCHC Board of Trustees meeting.During their regular monthly meeting, HCHC trustees approved Jean C. Wiley Construction as the official contractor on a remodeling project for Dr. Reed Bouchey?s office. The cost of the work was originally ...

Police investigate mishaps within 16 minutes of each other

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2565d ago

Mt. Pleasant Police Department patrolmen investigated two accidents April 17 within 16 minutes of each other.Police were dispatched to the McDonald?s parking lot at 1:14 p.m. for a collision. The investigation determined that a 2008 Chevrolet Impala, operated by Alta Pankoke, backed from a parking spot and did not see a 2006 Volkswagen, operated by Angela Benham that was behind the Pankoke vehicle.The Benham ...

NL School Board receives update on work projects

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2565d ago

By Bryce Kelly, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ?Bond projects at the New London Community School District are coming to fruition, according to school officials, and with very few hiccups to speak of.During Tuesday evening?s regular school board meeting, New London superintendent, Chad Wahls updated the board on the progress of both the track/football field, and the work to the high school locker rooms and ...

New London man hired for secondary-roads job

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By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Spring has sprung and the Henry County Engineer?s Office is transitioning into the season with an eye toward summer construction projects.The progression into spring included the hiring of Todd Christe, of New London, as an operator I for the county shed in Salem. Christe will begin work April 24 and be paid $18.21 per hour.?He was a very strong candidate,? Jake Hotchkiss, ...

Longtime gardener gives tips for those new to the club

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By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News Editor?s note: Jean Thomson?s column, Garden Talk, is featured in The News every other Thursday. The warm weather ushered in with spring often leads to thoughts of gardening. For those who are contemplating starting their first garden, Jean Thomson has a few words of advice.The first thing first time gardeners have to decide is what kind of garden they want to create.?I ...

Man charged with violating order while serving time

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2565d ago

A New London man has been charged with violating a court order while serving time in the Henry County Jail.Jimmy Glover, 46, New London, was charged April 16 with violating a court-ordered protection order through phone conversations while in jail, an investigation revealed.Glover was charged with violating a court-issued order, a simple misdemeanor.A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant ...

Grain bin accident

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2565d ago

An incident that involved a man getting caught inside a grain bin had rescuers from the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department, Henry County Health Center and the Henry County Sheriff?s Office all dispatched Monday afternoon to a farm outside of Mt. Pleasant. At around 12:30 p.m., yesterday, rescuers were called to 2471 Clayton Avenue, in Mt. Pleasant, following reports of an individual being trapped up to his waist inside ...

Hunting for eggs

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2565d ago

Little hands and feet were on the look out for hidden treats on Saturday morning in Salem for a children?s Easter egg hunt in the city park. The Easter bunny even took a break from his busy weekend to greet children and their families before and after the event.

Driver receives three tickets following accident in MP

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:54 pm2565d ago

A two-vehicle accident April 13 at the intersection of East Washington and South Prairie streets in Mt. Pleasant resulted in total damage of $8,000 to the vehicles involved.According to the Mt. Pleasant Police Department?s accident report, a 2002 Ford Taurus, driven by Michelle Lynn Nelson, 42, of Burlington, was westbound on Washington Street and attempting to turn left into Hy-Vee Gas when it turned in front ...