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39 who traveled to Israel with FCOC in March followed ?in the footsteps of Jesus?

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By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News It will take a lifetime for the 39 people from Faith Christian Outreach Center in Mt. Pleasant and surrounding churches to unpack everything they experienced on their trip to Israel in March.Although many in the group started the 10-day trip as acquaintances, they traveled home together friends, having experienced the Bible brought to life.?The joy of going to Israel is the ...

Iowa Wesleyan continues raising awareness for child abuse with forensics seminar

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By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News Forensic science, nursing and law enforcement may not seem like fields that work hand in hand, but for forensic nurse Stacy Swon and forensic interviewer Amy Kuboushek, they do.To continue the conversation around child abuse awareness month, Iowa Wesleyan hosted a seminar on forensic nursing and criminal justice investigation of children in need of assistance on Monday, ...

Burlington man falls from tree stand Tuesday; taken to IC by Med Force

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

Brandon Loring, 37, of Burlington, was transplanted to the University of Iowa by Med Force helicopters Tuesday, April 14, after falling from a tree stand.Loring called 911 to report his fall from a tree stand on Agency Rd. in Salem and requested medical assistance for unknown injuries around 1:22 p.m.The Henry County Sheriff's Office, Salem Fire and Rescue and Henry County Ambulance responded to the call.The ...

Mt. Pleasant man?s truck ends up in backyard after rear-ending FedEx truck

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News A Mt. Pleasant man speeding down W. Clay St. Wednesday ended up in a resident's backyard after rear-ending a FedEx truck and jumping the curb.According to police reports, Douglas Adams, of Mt. Pleasant, was speeding down W. Clay St. in a 1995 GMC truck. Adams rear-ended a FedEx delivery truck, driven by Marck McSorley, of New London, crossed the street to the south and then ...

Small Business Week celebrates 5 successful entrepreneurs in Henry County

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News With 1,200 employees working in small businesses in the community, Kristi Ray views National Small Business Week as an important time to recognize entrepreneurs in Henry County.Five small business finalists were selected by a judging panel for ribbon cuttings throughout Small Business Week from April 30 to May 4. The week will culminate in a Small Business of the Year Luncheon ...

Summer construction continues with MP city council approving more projects

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The Mt. Pleasant City Council meeting was routine Wednesday night as the council approved moving forward on more construction projects and set dates for public hearings and bid-letting.As N. Jefferson St. construction continues, the city is already looking at construction in 2019 of S. Jefferson St. from South St. to Green St. and Yocum Lane from S. Jefferson to S. White St. ...

Ernst, Grassley address sexual assault in military as reports reach all-time high

Erin Murphy News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

DES MOINES ? A nationwide movement that has brought sexual harassment in the workplace to the forefront serves as a reminder that the issue also remains prevalent in the U.S. military.An estimated 14,900 U.S. service members experienced some kind of sexual assault in 2016, according to the U.S. defense department's most recent report. Reports of sexual assault involving service members reached an all-time high ...

Stomping out the fire

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Emergency responders stomp out remnants of a fire in the Public Parking Lot at the intersection of S. Adams St. and E. Monroe St. Tuesday, April 23. Officials at the scene said the fire probably started from a cigarette and warned about the dry conditions as the weather continues to warm.

Hudson: County potentially owes $10,000 in billing for wells

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County's sanitarian services continue to be looked at with a critical eye by Bruce Hudson, executive director at Regional Utility Service Systems.Hudson kicked off the Board of Health meeting Tuesday, April 24, with a list of $10,000 worth of records of homeowners and contractors who potentially did not receive a reimbursement from the county through Grants to County ...

Semi stops on Hwy 34 after electrical fire Monday

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

A semi hauling a diesel tanker experienced an electrical fire on Hwy. 34 Monday, April 23. The driver was able to put the fire out. No one was injured.

District 8B seeking replacement for Judge John Linn

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

The District 8B Judicial Nominating Commission is now holding interviews to replace Judge John Linn of the Eighth Judicial District, which includes Henry, Des Moines, Lee and Louisa counties.Linn retired in December 2017. He was appointed to the bench in 1994.The District 8B Judicial Nominating Commission is comprised of five lawyers and five nonlawyer citizens and the senior Judge in the District, who acts as ...

The greatest show on earth

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:05 pm2563d ago

Iowa Wesleyan University held a carnival over the weekend for Child Abuse Prevention month. Here, a child trades his shoe for the magicians' hat at Saturday's show.