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City offices, compost site closed July 4

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:14 pm2696d ago

City of Mt. Pleasant offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, due to the Independence Day holiday. The city compost site also will be closed.However, the compost site will be open today (Tuesday) from 1-5:30 p.m.Garbage in Mt. Pleasant normally picked up on Wednesday and Thursday will be picked up Thursday and Friday, respectively.The Mt. Pleasasnt City Council Ordinance Committee meets Thursday, July 5, at ...

July 1 means new laws for Iowans

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:14 pm2696d ago

State Rep. Dave Heaton (R-Mt. Pleasant) recently released information on a few notable bills that went into effect on July 1.?July 1 is the traditional day that new laws go into effect. I look forward to talking with Iowans this summer and fall to get their feedback on these laws as well as ideas on how to save taxpayers? money and help our businesses hire and expand,? said Heaton.According to Heaton, the ...

Midsummer comes to Swedesburg with the raising of the majstang

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:14 pm2696d ago

By STEPH TAHTINENMt. Pleasant NewsSWEDESBURG ? The rain stopped just long enough on Friday night for the raising of the majstang on the Parish Hall lawn in Swedesburg for their annual Midsummer celebration.This annual celebration is a Swedish tradition that is observed on the longest day of the year, though most celebrations take place on the weekend. During traditional celebrations, the majstang, or midsommar ...

Two die in Highway 34 accident

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:14 pm2696d ago

A 23-year-old and a two-year-old were killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 34 when the vehicle they were in struck the back of a semi, which was parked in the right lane of the highway.The accident occurred at approximately 12:28 p.m. Sunday, July 1, east of Mt. Pleasant, according to a report from the Iowa State Patrol.Ahmet Mahalbasic, 58, of Waterloo was operating a westbound 2003 Volvo truck-tractor on ...

July 4 activities abound in Mt. Pleasant and Wayland

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:14 pm2696d ago

Mt. Pleasant and Wayland will be hosting July 4th celebrations Wednesday.Mt. Pleasant?s celebration will begin with a 4:30 p.m. parade Wednesday at McMillan Park.The popular ?Drive a Tractor,? train, trolley and carousel rides begin at 5 p.m. The Iowa National Guard will have a climbing tower from 5-7 p.m.Also on tap is a MedForce helicopter on display for the public to see, traction steam engine spark show at ...

PEO Chapter NZ meets

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:14 pm2696d ago

Chapter NZ of PEO members met at 10 a.m. on June 25, at the home of Kris Emerson with co-hostesses Betty Lowe and Carolyn Reid.After refreshments, President Karen Brimhall conducted the regular business meeting. ?The Sisterhood? Membership Committee thanked the membership for their help with the June 14 social ?Sharing Vintage Threads from Yesteryear? and shared photos.Thank-you notes were read from Chapter OX ...

New family physician joins Great River Health Systems

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:14 pm2696d ago

Family physician Peter Reynen, M.D., will begin seeing patients Monday, July 2, at Burlington Area Family Practice Center, 1201 W. Agency Road, West Burlington.Dr. Reynen is relocating his practice from Millbank, S.D., where he had served the community since 1997. He also was an associate clinical professor of medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine for 12 years.Dr. Reynen earned ...

Try watermelon for naturally beautiful skin

KRISTI WEBER, Hy-Vee dietitian News Sep. 30, 2018 9:13 pm2696d ago

During the summer, you probably stock up on sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and cover-ups to protect your skin from the sun. But did you know another way to battle the sun?s harmful ultraviolet rays can be found right in the produce aisle of your supermarket?As it turns out, watermelon as well as ruby red grapefruit and tomatoes are all rich in lycopene. This powerful antioxidant found in reddish-colored fruits ...

Class of 1940 reunites

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:13 pm2696d ago

The Mt. Pleasant High School class of 1940 held its 72nd class reunion at Jerry?s Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant on June 2. Pictured are, from left, front, Dorence Hemming, Jane (Snider) Beck, Betty (Messer) Brewster, Blondie (Gholson) Nau, Florence (Burkey) Kinney; back, James McCabe, Delbert ?Bud? Jordan, Edward Ericson, Raymond Hunter, Virginia (Sommerfield) Lane and Richard Woline.

Henry County Republican Women meet

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:13 pm2696d ago

The Henry County Republican Women met on June 11, at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.Devotions were given by Carol Messer. President Sandra Kongable conducted the meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Reports were given and approved. Discussion included election results and the July 14 tea at Terrace Hill.The program was by Rosemary Harris portraying the flight instructor and friend to young American ...

Oops

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:13 pm2696d ago

A severed natural gas line gave employees of the Mt. Pleasant News an unexpected morning break today. Crews replacing the sanitary sewer line in the alley struck a gas line at approximately 9:15 a.m. Not only was the News building evacuated but adjacent buildings and apartments as well. The evacuation lasted about 45 minutes.

Relay for Life scheduled Saturday at IWC

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:13 pm2696d ago

Henry County?s Relay for Life will be tomorrow (June 23) on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan Collge from noon until midnight.Survivor lunch will be at 11 a.m. and the luminaria ceremony at 8 p.m.Bands will be performing and there will be other entertainment during the event. There also will be a silent auction, pie auction and lots of food and fun.The public is invited and all proceeds go to the American Cancer ...