Sports

Van Buren falls just short at the buzzer

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

DONNELLSON ? In a game of close calls, Makenzie Zeitler?s potential game-winng 15-foot jumper as time ran out was just inches off, and instead of Van Buren celebrating a regional quarterfinal victory, it was Central Lee moving on with a 32-31 victory Tuesday night.Trailing by one point coming out of a timeout with five seconds left, Van Buren head coach Randy Smith drew up the play for Zeitler that got exactly what

Some changes may be coming to HCHC's Obstetrics Unit

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By MEGAN COOPER Mt. Pleasant NewsSome changes could be coming in the near future to the obstetrics unit at the Henry County Health Center.HCHC CEO Robb Gardner discussed with board of trustees during Tuesday?s meeting about the possibility of adding two midwives to the provider list.?We have Dr. Kent Metcalf and Dr. Kent Rynders leaving at the end of December,? began Gardner. ?After that, come January we ...

Fairfield bowlers take third, fourth at SEC meet

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

WASHINGTON ? The Fairfield girls? bowling team ended up on the short end of a slim 34-pin margin that separated three teams at Saturday?s Southeast Conference meet.The Trojan girls finished in fourth place with a final tally of 2406 while the boys bested Washington with a score of 2567 to take third place. Keokuk won both the boys and girls? title with final team scores of 2752 and 2517, respectively.Derek Scearcy

Sigourney shuts down Pekin girls

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

SIGOURNEY ? Pekin entered Tuesday?s regional quarterfinal second in all of Class 2A shooting a sky-high 51 percent from behind the three-point arc.But Sigourney?s stingy defense held the Panthers to just 2-9 shooting from long range ? both conversions by Jessi Martin ? and from a 34-34 tie entering the fourth quarter, the Savages had just enough down the stretch to post a 47-43 victory and end Pekin?s season.?They

Board learns jobless figures not accurate

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

By MEGAN COOPER Mt. Pleasant NewsUnemployment has dropped a little since last year, but that doesn?t mean there still isn?t a problem.During the Henry County Board of Supervisors regular meeting Tuesday morning board member Gary See discussed with the board possible reasons for the percentage.?I attended the Iowa Workforce Development meeting,? began See, ? and the topic of discussion was why the rate was ...

Resident wonders when the bleeding of taxpayers will stop

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

By MEGAN COOPERMt. Pleasant NewsThe Miller-Valentine senior housing project is supported by community members, but there are some unsettled emotions.Ryan Matheney, a concerned Henry County resident, approached the board during the public hearing portion of Thursday?s regular Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting.?I want to make it clear, I?m not talking down this project,? said Matheney. ?I think it?s a ...

Community Health Director discusses lead testing for county?s children

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By MEGAN COOPERMt. Pleasant NewsThe lead program at Community Health in Mt. Pleasant is doing well, but does have some hitches.According to Community Health Director Travis Johnson, the program is testing anywhere from 15 to 30 kids a month for lead levels.?They can get these tests done at the office or at WIC offices as well,? said Johnson. ?They can even get tested at Head Start. We had one issue this year, ...

Developers looking at MP to build rental housing

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By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsMore rental housing could be coming to Mt. Pleasant in the near future, city officials said during Wednesday evening?s Mt. Pleasant City Council meeting.?We have been in contact with four firms on multi-million housing developments for Mt. Pleasant,? announced City Administrator Brent Schleisman. ?The state legislature has passed (property) tax abatement programs (up to 10 ...

Fairfield picks up SEC win Friday

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

News Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

As Fort Madison fell into deep foul trouble in the second half of Friday?s contest at Fairfield, the Trojans went to the free throw line and stretched a five-point lead to as many as 14 to end the third period en route to a 46-30 Southeast Conference victory.The first six points of the 9-0 Fairfield (3-16, 1-7 SEC) run came from the charity stripe as the Trojans enjoyed an 11-1 deficit in team fouls. Derek Byrnes

Entertainment

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

?Dogs on Skis? provided the musical entertainment July 19 for the second Rock Around the Block of the season in downtown Mt. Pleasant. The group from the Iowa City area played classic rock from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

WACO board handles housekeeping items; Gerot tabbed vice president

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsWAYLAND ? Housekeeping items dominated the WACO School Board meeting Monday night.However, prior to handling the routine items, Amy McLaughlin, new board member, was given the oath of office and Tom Gerot was elected board vice president.Both vacancies were created by the resignation of Gary Brose. Brose, who had been vice president for several years, resigned his board seat ...

Arson at E3 Center

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:35 pm2695d ago

The E3 Center, located on East Washington Street was set on fire last night.According to a press release from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, at approximately 10:22 p.m., Monday night the Mt. Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to the E3 Center for a fire with people being evacuated. It was determined that the fire had been set on the docks on the back side of the building, stated the release.Two ...