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MP School District ready for summer construction projects

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By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News The Mt. Pleasant Community School District is ready for its summer construction projects as board members approved contracts for the second phase of the elementary school air conditioning project and the bid for the Mapleleaf paving project Monday night.Members of the Mt. Pleasant School Board approved four bid packages for the elementary air conditioning project, which is the ...

Relay for life raises more than awareness: it raises hope

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By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News Over the course of 14 hours on Saturday, April 7, residents were given the chance to celebrate Relay for Life at Iowa Wesleyan University's student center. The event was a chance for people to honor loved ones, celebrate survivors and keep hope alive.The day began at 6 a.m. with a pancake breakfast that served over 150 people, according to lead event coordinator Danielle ...

Wayland City Council considers new provisions for pet owners

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News WAYLAND ? Members of the Wayland City Council considered a new ordinance which would require pet owners to keep their animal's occupancy clean or face a fine.On Wednesday, April 4, the Wayland City Council decided against adopting an ordinance that would require pet owners to keep all structures, coops or yards where animals were contained clean. City attorney Mike Vance ...

2020 Presidential hopeful John Delaney meets with Henry County Democrats

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News Congressman John Delaney met with Henry County Democrats Friday, April 6 to discuss his bid for the 2020 presidential candidacy.Delaney, a New Jersey native, was elected to office in 2012 and has served as the representative for Maryland since 2013. He is a graduate of Columbia and Georgetown Law School and a successful entrepreneur. Delaney spent his Friday morning with ...

Wisconsin man arrested for Wednesday night shooting, charged with attempted murder

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News A former Milwaukee resident has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting Wednesday night.Nathaniel David James Birdsong, 18, formerly of Milwaukee, Wis., was arrested and charged with attempted murder and second degree theft after he fired a gun at another vehicle.On Wednesday, April 4, the Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to the Fast ...

Your Friend on the Front Page

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d 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 Bryce Kelly, whom you may know from Sunnybrook.Are you originally from Mt. Pleasant/Henry County? If not, what brought you here? No, I'm from Ft. Madison. I came here to work for the Mt. Pleasant News.What is your favorite part of living here? ...

STEM festival

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

Students from seven school districts attended Iowa Wesleyan's STEM, Art and Career Festival on Thursday, April 5. Above, Matt Miller demonstrates how to intubate a patient to MPCHS student Luke Ryon before letting him have a crack at it.

Special Olympics canceled due to weather

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

The 2018 Southeast Iowa Spring games planned for Saturday, April 7 have been canceled due to inclimate weather. There will be no makeup date.As published on the Iowa Wesleyan athletics page:?Unfortunately the event will be canceled this year due to weather conditions. This decision was made to keep the athletes' safety as our main priority,? said B.J. Wagy, Assistant Athletic Director and Advisor to the IW ...

Shot fired at vehicle Wednesday night, no injuries

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Community Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to 201 E. Washington St. on Wednesday, April 4, at 10:31 p.m. for a report of shots fired.On the scene, it was determined that one shot was fired at a vehicle. No one was injured and it appeared to be an isolated incident. The suspect left the area and the investigation still is ongoing.Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Mt. Pleasant Police Department...

Supervisors proclaim April Child Abuse Prevention Month in the county

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Henry County Supervisors officially proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention Month in the county on Tuesday.Supervisor Greg Moeller read the proclamation, stating that this month is to call attention to the issue of child abuse and its prevention to the citizens of Henry County.?We urge all to dedicate their energies to cherishing and protecting Henry County children, thereby ...

New London City Council approves road improvements for Cleveland and Elm streets

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

By Gretchen Teske, Mt. Pleasant News NEW LONDON ? Improvements will be coming to Cleveland and Elm streets in New London this summer.On Tuesday night, the New London city council approved the paving of Cleveland and Elm streets with no oppositions. Seven bids were taken into consideration with Four Seasons Excavating and Landscape being approved to complete the project at a cost of $77,255.90. The bid came in ...

Pancakes with dad

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News Sep. 30, 2018 10:04 pm2563d ago

Charles Cormelis and his son, Johnathon, 4, enjoyed a bite together during the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department's annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 31.