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Fall Preview: Low numbers has Van Buren turning to power game

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

As they currently ride and eight game losing streak and deal with the loss of several talented seniors from last year?s 1-8 squad, first year head coach Randy Cochran says he is only concerned with the players on his practice field right now.?Coming in, we have a lot of guys at Van Buren not going out that should be out, but the only thing that?s going to change that is winning. So right now, I?m only focused on the

Mt. Pleasant Police log

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INVESTIGATIONSAustin Sink, 14, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at the 400 block of North Adams Street for disorderly conduct, April 10.Shane Toby Smith, 13, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at the 400 block of North Adams Street for disorderly conduct, Aprl 10. MISCELLANEOUSHarassment/threats ? 1800 block of South Meadow View, April 10.Animal complaint ? 200 block of South Main Street, April 10.Suspicious person, activity, ...

Fairfield boosters set to ?Canvas the Town? on Tuesday

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

The Fairfield Trojan Athletic Booster Club will conduct its annual ?Canvas the Town? membership and fundraising drive from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.Student-athletes from all Trojan athletics will go door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout Fairfield with memberships available in varying amounts. ?Thank you? benefits are provided at specific levels, but any contribution made is appreciated.?This is our single biggest event

Mt. Pleasant man announces House District 84 candidacy

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

By ANDY HALLMAN Golden Triangle News ServiceRepublican Ralph Holmstrom is running for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 84, the seat currently occupied by Republican Dave Heaton of Mt. Pleasant.District 84 encompasses all of Henry County as well as portions of Washington, Jefferson and Lee counties. Heaton announced in January that he plans to seek re-election.Holmstrom has never held elected ...

Gas prices rise to highest level since last August

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

Average retail gasoline prices in Iowa have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.61 per gallon April 20, according to GasBuddy?s daily survey of 2,036 gas outlets in Iowa.This compares with the national average that has increased 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.62 a gallon Sunday, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Iowa during the past week, ...

Shipley Construction plans second pour this week on North Iris Street

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

Shipley Contracting is planning to make the second pour of the white topping on Iris Street either tomorrow (Tues.) afternoon or Wednesday morning, according to Warner Engineering Associates Inc., engineer for the project.Last Thursday, Shipley placed 950 linear feet of the white topping on North Iris Street, or approximately half of the white topping in the current construction area (north of the center of the ...

Conference champs rule 2009 all-GTNS softball squad

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

As Golden Triangle teams claimed both the north and south division Southeast Iowa Super Conference championships, it stands to reason that those two teams ? Pekin from the north and New London from the south ? led the 2009 all-GTNS team with four selections apiece.While New London?s Bria Mears is just a freshman age-wise, her outstanding 2009 campaign was a picture of consistency from the mound that garnered her

IWC library hosts reception for World Book Night book givers

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Chadwick Library, on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan College, hosted a World Book Night Book Giver reception on Wednesday, April 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.The event was attended by Iowa Wesleyan College students, faculty, administration and staff as well as community members. Chadwick Library librarians and staff, who are also book givers, were present to educate the public about World Book Night, and some of the World ...

Easter musical

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

The Winfield Community Choir presented ?He Lives,? an Easter musical Sunday, directed by Amy Lou Garlock.

Mt. Pleasant Police log

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

INVESTIGATIONSAlexis LC Muldrow, 26, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at the 2000 block of East Washington Street for disorderly conduct, April 9. MISCELLANEOUSAnimal Complaint ? 300 block of Clay Street, April 9.Suspicious person, activity, vehicle ? 600 block of East Madison Street, April 9.Theft ? 800 block of North Lincoln Street, April 9.Harassment/threats ? 300 block of East Henry Street, April 9.Animal ...

Thriller night: Cardinal rallies past Moulton-Udell

Carson Tigges, Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

MORAVIA ? Somehow, someway, Cardinal got it done.But that shouldn?t come as much of a surprise to anyone.Facing a 4-1 deficit with potentially just six outs remaining in their season, the Comets went to work to add one more to their ridiculous winning streak that now stands at 17. Cardinal completed the comeback and escaped with an eight-inning 5-4 win over Moulton-Udell Thursday. More important than any streak at

Easter break

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:34 pm2695d ago

City of Mt. Pleasant administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday.Normal office hours will resume Monday, April 21, at City Hall.