Joel Allen Corder, 28, Mt. Pleasant, disorderly conduct - $65 plus court costs and surcharges.Natalie Shaunice Bell, 19, Mt. Pleasant, probation violation ? 14 days in jail with credit for time already served, must attend all mental health appointments, must complete a substance abuse evaluation and any recommended treatment programs, must pay court costs and surcharges.Julie Kay Douthart, 42, Fairfield, ...
As snow melts and the calendar page turns to March, we?ll start to look for early signs of spring. If we?re fortunate, we may spot the earliest woodland wildflowers or snowdrops in a spot planted with bulbs. Another possibility, though, is blooms of a perennial that is surely underused, the versatile and elegant hellebore.You may know the hellebore as the Lenten rose, a name that certainly signals early bloom. ...
Four Washington residents were arrested Monday on burglary charges in connection with alleged criminal activity in four counties, including Henry County, according to the Washington County Sheriff?s Office.The estimated value of damaged and stolen property is believed to be $340,000.Nathan Douglas Mueller, 22, Michael Patrick Mueller, 19, Travis Alan Peterson, 21, and Alexander Lee Fields, 19, all of Washington,...
These are two sweet treats to try this week. Lovina?s column will return to its regular format next week.AMISH HOT FUDGE CAKE1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup unsweetened cocoa1 cup sugarabout 1/2 cup milk2 Tbsp. shortening, melted1 tsp. vanillaMix together flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa and sugar. Stir in milk, melted shortening and vanilla. Mixture will be very ...
Salem Fire and Rescue will be holding a soup supper on Saturday, March 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Salem Community Building.The meal will be a free-will donation with an auction to follow.Money is being raised to cover the expenses to send six people to EMT class.
By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsMt. Pleasant legislators, State Rep. Dave Heaton and State Sen. Rich Taylor, not only had differing views on the Iowa health-care plan, proposed Monday by Gov. Terry Branstad, but also contrasting opinions regarding legislative action this session concerning the plan.Heaton, a Republican, has said that he favors Medicaid expansion to 138 percent of the poverty level in Iowa.The...
Editor?s note: As part of the nation?s 150-year anniversary of the Civil War, the Henry County Civil War Sesquicentennial Task Force will be publishing a monthly column, written by Henry County historians. The research for the articles comes from Henry County newspapers published between 1861-1865, as well as diaries, journals and letters written by Henry County Civil War soldiers and their families. By MIKAYLA ...
By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsIf at first you don?t succeed, you try again.Mt. Pleasant?s City Council is putting that advice to use, passing the first reading Wednesday night of a proposed abandoned and junk vehicle ordinance.This is the second attempt at implementing an ordinance that will help rid the city of junked vehicles and vehicle parts.An ordinance with similar intent was defeated on its second ...
The Polishville Community Center has announced its events planned in March.A dance with Ned Francis of Mt. Sterling is set for Sunday, March 3. Food will be available for purchase at 4:30 p.m., and dancing will be from 6-9 p.m.Bingo is set for March 4, with food available at 4:30 p.m., and games beginning at 5:45 p.m.A dance with Jerry Beauchamp of Eldora is set for March 17. Food will be available for ...
They say the third time is a charm. What about the fourth time? How about outstanding? The Mt. Pleasant Panthers will defend their state Class 3A title next week, qualifying for their fourth straight state tournament berth. Mt. Pleasant overcame a sluggish first half to limit Solon to just nine points in the final half en route to a 51-33 triumph in the substate contest at Iowa City West. Mt. Pleasant, 19-5 on ...
Park Place elders recently experienced a random act of kindness.Blue Fish Clothing out of Fairfield chose Park Place Elder Living as a place to volunteer during Random Acts of Kindness Week.The elders gathered around a table full of hand-carved print blocks and an array of paints and were given one task ? create.With the help of Park Place care partners and Blue Fish employees, the elders created one-of-a-kind ...
By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsFlat tax in Iowa?There is some movement in the Iowa Legislature toward a flat income tax option, but don?t expect such a measure to be passed this year, Tom Sands, R-Columbus Junction, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, told those attending Saturday?s legislative briefing at IWC College.Sands said an option allowing Iowans to file their income tax either under the ...
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