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Loebsack addresses broadband accuracy, health care at Noon Rotary

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By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News State Representative Dave Loebsack (D-IA) sat down with members of Noon Rotary at Iowa Wesleyan University on Wednesday, Aug. 15, to discuss their concerns and ways he is working with the district to meet their needs as best he can.Before taking questions from Noon Rotary members, Loebsack touched on accurate rural broadband, safeguarding Critical Access Hospitals and Telehealth...

New academic integrity policy in place at MPCHS

Grace King News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

A new academic integrity policy is in place at Mt. Pleasant Community High School for the 2018-2019 school year after administration noted several instances of student cheating last year.The policy was approved by the school board during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 13. In the past, students were dealt with on a case-to-case basis if they were caught cheating. High school principal Todd Liechty wanted to change ...

MPCSD evaluating 1:1 technology, finalized 2019 legislative priorities

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

The one-to-one technology program will be evaluated in the Mt. Pleasant Community School District this year.The School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) suggested an assessment to determine if the district's one-to-one program is making a positive impact on student learning. The district spends approximately $250,000 for one-to-one technology devices.?It would be good to have an assessment like this as we ...

Winfield is open for business

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News WINFIELD ? The Winfield City Council is putting together an economic development plan designed to encourage small businesses to take up residence in Winfield.The city had a similar plan in the past, which included forgivable loans, but the new plan has been developed with financial security for the city in mind. Under the revised economic development plan unveiled during ...

HC emergency medical services lobby for ?essential? designation

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Emergency responders in Henry County have a big job. From being first on the scene of car accidents to responding to calls from Henry County residents requesting assistance, having a career as a first responder is not for the faint of heart.In small Iowa counties like Henry where there is only one ambulance service, networking with first responders is crucial to serving the ...

Your Friend on the Front Page

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

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 on the Front Page' is Tan Ho, whom you may know as a pharmacist at Capstone Pharmacy.Are you originally from Mt. Pleasant? If not, what brought you here? No ? I'm from Coralville. I was the manager in the Mt. Pleasant Walmart since 2003 then opened my own here in ...

MP city council approves beer permit for Old Threshers

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The Mt. Pleasant city council is preparing for Old Threshers, approving a 14-day Class B Beer permit for the sale of Iowa Craft Beers at McMillan Park during the Reunion Aug. 30 to Sept. 3.This is a first-time request, city administrator Brent Schleisman said during the city council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 8. Iowa Craft Beers will be sold.The council has approved other ...

HHCC talks future for HRSA, healthy food going into school year

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County Healthy Communities' first meeting of the 2018-2019 fiscal year was spent recapping the programs they have invested in and their vision for the year ahead.The year marked the first year of the HRSA grant, a $1 million grant over three years. After a slow start as HHCC board members learned more about the grant and what they could use the funds for, the HRSA Action ...

Altoona man arrested after leading police on high speed chase

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

By Andy Hallman, Ledger news editor A high speed chase that began near Fairfield on Thursday ended in Mt. Pleasant with the arrest of the driver.Adrian Scott, of Altoona, was arrested Thursday, August 2, after leading officers on a high speed chase. According to police reports, the incident began at about 5:30 p.m., when Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy Mark Miller noticed two cars speeding while traveling ...

Sheriff, COPS, host open house for Law Enforcement Center blueprints

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News A year has come and gone since Henry County residents voted an emphatic ?yes? to approve a $9.1 million bond referendum to finance a new county law enforcement center.In honor of that, Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee and members of the Citizens Organized for Public Safety (COPS) hosted an open house at the courthouse Thursday, Aug. 2, giving Henry County residents the ...

Safety first for Henry County departments

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County departments are preparing for the worst while hoping for the best with CPR and active shooter training and investment in Stop the Bleed kits.Department heads gave routine updates during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, Aug. 2, discussing ways to keep their departments and county safer.Walt Jackson, Henry County Emergency Management coordinator, recently ...

SunnyBrook residents try their hand at social drumming

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:07 pm2562d ago

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News There were no idle hands at Sunnybrook on Wednesday as every resident, visitor and staff member had a drum or maraca in their hands as Annie Mielke and Joe Parrish, co-founders of Adventures in Social Drumming, stopped by to give residents the chance to try an exercise for both the body and mind.Adventures in social drumming was introduced to SunnyBrook residents as part of ...