Sports

Emily Kann joins agricultural professional group with national connections

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DENVER, COLO. ? Emily R. Kann, of Jensen and Jennings in Winfiled, has joined a network of approximately 2,000 agricultural professionals who are members of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).Kann joined the society as an associate member. Associate members are those who desire to become professional or accredited members, but do not meet the requirements. Associate members do ...

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield not affected by security breach

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In light of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield?s recent security breach, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield wants to reassure members, employees, providers and brokers that Wellmark?s data systems have not been impacted by Anthem?s recent security breach.It?s important to understand that Wellmark and Anthem are separately managed companies. Anthem, like Wellmark, is one of 37 Blue Cross Blue Shield plans ...

We?re not out of winter yet

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:39 pm2695d ago

We?re not out of winter yet. Snowfall began in the early morning hours on Wednesday, Feb. 4 and continued on until the afternoon. Above, a Mt. Pleasant resident pulled their shovel back out of the garage and started digging themselves out.

Columbus Junction man charged with death of infant daughter

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:39 pm2695d ago

By DAVID HOTLEGolden Triangle News ServiceCOLUMBUS JUNCTION ? A Columbus Junction man who had been arrested and charged with child endangerment now faces a charge of first-degree murder after the death of his daughter, four-month-old Marleen Jimenez.According to Iowa Courts Online, Oscar Manuel Jimenez, 20, of Columbus Junction, also faces charges of child endangerment causing death. These were added to a ...

Ceiling fan causes fire

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:39 pm2695d ago

Mt. Pleasant Fire Department and Police Department responded to reports of a house fire in the 300 block of Jackson Street and Henry Street. According to reports a ceiling fan fell, causing a fire.

Official: Reorganization of mental health leads to more services

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:39 pm2695d ago

BY DAVID HOTLEGolden Triangle News ServiceWASHINGTON ? While the time leading up to regionalization of mental health services in the state brought many concerns about the results, Keokuk and Washington Counties mental health and disability services director Bobbie Wulf said that when regionalization began on July 1, 2014, she embraced the concept.Since regionalization, she said, several more mental health ...

Local citizens state concerns over state waterways

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By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsDrainage districts feeding high levels of nitrate in Iowa?s waterways is headline news at the moment, especially in the lower Mississippi River area. With so much noise surrounding the issue, it?s easy to get lost in the details and make sense of what lawmakers are doing about the issue.For local residents like Ron Wyse, a little clarity was desired in regard to water quality ...

Marijuana use slows learning ability and judgment

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Teenagers from Henry County have joined forces with other teens and scientists across the United States as part of ?National Drug Facts Week? (NDFW). The week-long health observance, organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, takes place Monday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 1. As part of the NDFW celebration, Henry County students are striving to help ...

State grants MP schools variance for family-style meals

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:38 pm2695d ago

By BRYCE KELLY Mt. Pleasant NewsDespite submitting a letter of disapproval to the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) regarding a recent food variance application from the Mt. Pleasant Community School District, the Henry County Board of Health has recently received word from the DIA that the application has been approved.During the most recent Henry County Board of Health meeting, Mt. Pleasant ...

County teens will be participating in 'National Drug Facts Week'

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:38 pm2695d ago

Teenagers from Henry County have joined forces with other teens and scientists across the United States as part of ?National Drug Facts Week? (NDFW). The week-long health observance, organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, takes place Monday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 1. As part of the NDFW celebration, Henry County students are shattering the myths ...

Discussion on MHI's closing planned

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:38 pm2695d ago

There has been an adjustment in the topics to be discussed at tomorrow?s (Sat.) legislative forum at Chadwick Library on the Iowa Wesleyan College campus.The forum will include a discussion regarding the proposed closing of the Mt. Pleasant MHI with Charles Palmer, director of the Iowa Department of Human Services.Saturday?s forum will run from 8:30-10 a.m.

Fairfield plays in big crowd at Burlington

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:38 pm2695d ago

BURLINGTON ? Sami Herman finished in a tie for 11th place among 11 teams and 66 golfers at the competitive Burlington Invitational Monday.Herman fired a 92 to match two other golfers while Pleasant Valley?s Anna Cullinan was the meet medalist with a 76. Cullinan?s round was six strokes below the next closest competitor.The Trojans finished eighth in the final team standings as Liz Hamilton and Ashley Henkel ...