Sports

Helping hand

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

Gary Grunow, Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation director, accepts a check for $1,600 from Justin Septer, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA), regional vice president of the Iowa southeast region. The local parks and recreation department were the recipients this year of the FCSA?s Community Involvement program. Each year, FCSA makes a contribution to one of the communities in its service area. This is the first ...

A time for reflection

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

Christmas joins Memorial and Veterans days as a time to remember. This family, living on East Cedar Lane in Mt. Pleasant, remembers one of its members as the holidays draw near.

Sawhill leaves Hawkeyes

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

IOWA CITY (AP) ? Iowa defensive lineman John Sawhill is leaving the Hawkeye football team because of an injury during preseason practice.Coach Kirk Ferentz says Thursday the senior from Jefferson joined the program earlier this summer after playing for Drake while he earned his bachelor?s degree.Ferentz says Sawhill had complications from a prior injury and decided to forgo his remaining year of eligibility to ...

Jason Goody receives Kiwanis Workhorse Award

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

At the recent annual Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club Christmas Party, the club honored Jason Goody with the Workhorse of the Year Award.Every year, one member is recognized for going above and beyond in their efforts within the various programs that the Kiwanis Club sponsors in the Mt. Pleasant area.For many years, the Kiwanis Club has featured the program called, The Tree of Lights. Funds raised for this event, go ...

Just one of the band

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

Friday night, the Mt. Pleasant pep band got a helping hand from friends and alumni. Former band members and music enthusiasts alike headed to the bleachers, with instruments in hand, and started jamming out with their younger counterparts. The musicians played during the freshmen and junior varsity games against Ft. Madison.

Whipple says he will remain at WACO if the board so desires

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsWAYLAND ? WACO Superintendent Fred Whipple left the ball in the school board?s court Monday night.The school board, during its regular meeting, discussed the options for the superintendent?s position during the current school year. Whipple, who assumed the administrative post in July following the retirement of Dr. Darrell Smith, said he was open to continuing as superintendent ...

Pekin harrier girls ranked No. 5

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

As the Pekin girls? cross country team begins its Class 1A state title defense for the second straight season, the squad will have to do it from unfamiliar territory.After going wire-to-wire ranked No. 1 in Class 1A last season, the Pekin girls sit at No. 5 in the 2012 preseason rankings. Griswold, led by state individual champion Rebekah Topham, is ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll.The Panthers will be led by ...

Slick conditions

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

Less than ideal road conditions this morning due to overnight rains may have contributed to a semi ending up in a ditch and across the road at 220th Street and Marsh Avenue, outside of Mt. Pleasant this morning, as seen above. The cause of the accident has not been identified as crews were still on scene at the time of press.

Bonnett chosen as 2012 Kid Captain

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

Cian Bonnett, 8, of Fairfield is one of 13 children who will receive special recognition from the Iowa Hawkeyes as a Kid Captain for the 2012 football season.Cian will be an honorary Kid Captain at Iowa?s away game against Michigan on Nov. 17.Now in its fourth year, the Kid Captain program is a partnership between University of Iowa Children?s Hospital and the Hawkeyes to honor UI Children?s Hospital patients ...

Road win

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

Pam Regur of Fairfield was the overall female winner in the 10-kilometer road race Saturday morning at the 60th annual West Point Sweet Corn Festival in Fort Madison.

Meet the Trojans night scheduled Thursday

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

Fairfield will host its annual Meet the Trojans night at Fairfield High School Thursday evening.A parent meeting for athletes involved in FHS fall athletics is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. in the gym.Players and coaches for all fall athletic events including football, volleyball, cross country, swimming and cheerleading will be introduced to parents, fans and community members. Team pictures will begin at 6 ...

Van Buren fall teams scrimmaging Friday

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:45 pm2572d ago

Van Buren parents, fans and community members are invited to a fall sports scrimmage night Friday.Volleyball scrimmages will begin at 5 p.m. in the high school gymnasium, and the football team will hit the field at 7 p.m.Athletes will be announced prior to scrimmaging.