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The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was called to the 2100 block of E. Washington Street for a two-car collision on Saturday, Sept. 1 around 3:55 p.m.After an investigation, it was determined that Tyler Fitzpatrick, of Mt. Pleasant, operating a 2010 Toyota, struck Gage Bedenbender, of Burlington, driving a 2009 Mercury Sable as they were traveling eastbound. Total damage was estimated at $11,000.Minor injuries ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The Iowa Craft Beer Tent is open for business at Midwest Old Threshers until Sunday from 5 to 11 p.m.A debut appearance for alcohol being sold on the grounds, the decision was made in hopes of attracting a younger generation of visitors.Kevin Hall, of Des Moines, employee with the Iowa Craft Beer Tent, takes the responsibility of being the first to sell beer on the grounds ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The heavy rains, strong winds, damaged trees and power outages may have alarmed some Mt. Pleasant residents Tuesday evening, but for Mt. Pleasant Utilities line crews, it was just another day at work.With the main power feeders to Mt. Pleasant up and running by Wednesday morning, Mt. Pleasant Utilities shifted their focus to residential customers whose meter bases may have ...

David Schmitz Every week, the Mt. Pleasant News will feature a Henry County resident in a profile snapshot. The questions will appear in bold.This week's friend is David Schmitz, who is the Director of International Programs and Assistant Professor of ESL at Iowa Wesleyan.Are you originally from Mt. Pleasant/Henry County? If not, what brought you here? I was born and raised in Rolla, Mo. We moved here last ...

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News For half a century, Miss Sweet 16 contestants have graced the stage.To celebrate the milestone, contestants from the last 50 years of Sweet 16 competitions will be making a special appearance on Sunday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. in the grandstand during this year's Miss Sweet 16.The project has been two years in the making by Danielle Davidson. Davidson went through every file on ...

Several vendors at Mt. Pleasant's Crafts in the Park woke up Wednesday morning to find their tents overturned and merchandise scattered. Kristi Ray, executive vice president of the Mt. Pleasant Chamber Alliance, offered full refunds to vendors who decided to pack up and go home before Old Threshers begins Thursday, Aug. 30. The reunion is still a go, despite the evening storm.

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Mt. Pleasant Police Chief Ron Archer is retiring effective Feb. 22, 2019.The Mt. Pleasant City Council accepted Archer's resignation during a regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Archer has served as police chief for six years.Archer said whenever he talks about wanting to retire, people think he did something wrong or is in trouble. ?I just want to retire,? he said with a ...

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Comfort Inn and Suites' license to operate a pool was revoked by Environmental Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health after a family staying at the hotel was seen swimming in the pool earlier this month despite a cease-and-desist order.The hotel pool, located in Mt. Pleasant, has been closed since an inspection in March that found chlorine levels to be above acceptable ...