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IW students eager to keep funding for domestic violence programs

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By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News It was an easy decision for Joy Lapp?s Social Justice and Service class to decide what their next cause was going to be.When the six Iowa Wesleyan students learned the governor?s proposed budget included plans to cut $3 million from victim-services funding, which helps fund programs that assist sexual assault and domestic violence victims, they knew they needed to do something....

Pekin continues strong season at districts

N/A Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

The Pekin boys? and girls? track teams continued their strong seasons Thursday at the state qualifying district meet in Highland.Both teams finished in their first overall and will be sending multiple individuals to the state meet in Des Moines Thursday. Just like in Class 3A, the Class 1A individuals who finished first or second in an event automatically qualified for the state meet.Gwynne Wright continued her ...

Large-scale training exercise to occur this weekend

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News During his five-plus years as the Henry County Emergency Management Director, Walt Jackson has organized many training exercises for county law enforcement agencies, fire departments and rescue teams.But some of those would pale in comparison to what Jackson is planning for this Friday and Saturday (March 24-25).Actually, Jackson will be having two similar, but yet different...

Local women?s group talks pay equality

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

By Bryce Kelly, Mt. Pleasant News It is a topic that has long been debated nationwide, and Thursday afternoon the local Mt. Pleasant chapter of Business and Professional Women (BPW) made gender pay gap a main topic of discussion during their regular business meeting.Leading the evening?s discussion on the topic was Mt. Pleasant BPW group president, Deb Bagby. The group consists of roughly 20 women of various ...

Jail tours, public meeting to be held this week

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

Henry County?s Jail Committee will host a public meeting at the Henry County Courthouse on Thursday, March 16, from 6:30-8 p.m.Also during this time, there will be an opportunity for residents to tour the jail.Schematics, drawings, cost estimate and other information on the four options the committee is considering for future jail needs will be on display during the public meeting. There also will be a comments ...

Soccer and wrestling to stay at W-MU

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News WINFIELD ? Students at Winfield-Mt. Union will continue to be able to participate in soccer and wrestling, according to the W-MU School Board.The board met last week and unanimously approved a sharing agreement for the upcoming school year between W-MU and Columbus Community School District. The two districts currently have a sharing agreement for the two sports.The board ...

Board approves budget reductions

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News It wasn?t an easy decision.That sentiment was echoed around the table by Mt. Pleasant?s school board members as they voted unanimously to reduce the general fund budget by over $800,000 Monday night.During a work session last week, board members were presented with three different options to reduce the budget. After a few days to mull it over, the board members voted unanimous...

Nope, it?s still not spring

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

For anyone hoping March would continue with the warm temperatures area residents experienced in late February, they had a rough surprise on Monday morning as the Mt. Pleasant area received just a little more snow. Temperatures are set to increase into the 50s later into the week, feeling a little more like spring.

Residents jam the theater for a trip back to yesteryear

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Over 200 people jammed into the Main Street Cinemas Sunday to take a trip back in time.Judging by the comments received following the 60-minute presentation of ?Mt. Pleasant 1952 The Movie,? the production was Oscar award worthy?at least in Mt. Pleasant.?I thought it was fabulous,? Gene Copeland said afterwards. ?It was so authentic and caught people as they were. It is a ...

Wonderful Wonderland

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

Despite many absences due to colds and influenza, ?Alice in Wonderland? was a huge success last weekend for the Mt. Pleasant Community Theater. There were over 40 characters in the musical, many of whom were children. Shown in the photos are some of the scenes from the production, directed by Deb Savage. The musical was performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and during a Sunday matinee.

NL council approves 2018 budget

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ? New London residents won?t be seeing a hike in their property tax as the rate will be staying the same.After receiving no citizen questions or comments during a council meeting last week, the New London City Council approved a property tax levy rate of $11.93 per $1,000 valuation. The tax rate for Fiscal Year 2018 is the same as the current fiscal year.The total ...

As fallout mounts, NBA to discuss Sterling probe

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

From Michael Jordan to LeBron James, from Magic Johnson to Kobe Bryant, from President Obama to prominent corporate partners of the NBA, the condemnation of racist comments purportedly made by Donald Sterling has come from all circles and has shown that the issue extends far beyond the Los Angeles Clippers.They all will be watching on Tuesday, when NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is scheduled to discuss the ...