Linzy Striegel of Mt. Pleasant was selected to attend the 2026 Youth Tour this June. The event is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. sponsored by Access Energy Cooperative.
Linzy will join approximately 40 other Iowa students and nearly 1,000 students from across the country who have been selected by their electric cooperative to attend the annual Youth Tour.
Linzy is a junior at Mt Pleasant High School and is the daughter of Shawn and Jennifer Striegel. She is involved in 4-H, her church, Old Threshers, school sports, choir, student council and MPowerU leadership classes.
While on the tour, she will learn about American history and government, and visit historical sights including monuments, museums, the U.S. Capitol, federal agencies and other points of interest. She will also have an opportunity to meet with their legislators in the House and Senate.
Access Energy Cooperative has been a part of the Youth Tour program since 1958 and currently selects up to two students each year to participate in the seven-day trip. The students are selected through an application and interview process.
MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Board of Trustees: Regular Meeting:
Dan McCabe, Chairman 1:00 P.M. Tuesday
Harvey Ungerman March 17, 2026
Michelle Rosell (MPMU Conference Room
Mike Tometich located at 509 N. Adams St.)
Greg Peck
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS.
3. LEGAL COUNSEL.
4. Wholesale Power Supply – RPGI Litigation Update (Roll call vote to go into closed session).
Exempt Session under Iowa Code Section 20.17(3) – 2026-2027 Labor Negotiation Strategy
Next Regular Board Meeting: 1:00 p.m. April 21, 2026
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Blizzard conditions swept through the Midwest overnight, bringing snow and extreme winds gusting up to 50 miles per hour. The strong winds created blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility to near zero at times. According to the National Weather Service, Snow and strong northwest winds will diminish from west to east this morning. However, winds will remain high enough to continue blowing and drifting newly fallen snow through the afternoon hours, especially in open and rural areas. The blizzard warning remains in effect until 10 am this morning.
Temperatures remain dangerously cold this morning, with wind chills making it feel around seven below zero.
Drivers are urged to use caution if traveling today. Before heading out, check current road conditions at 511ia.org for the latest updates. Some delays have already been reported in the area due to the weather.
Because of the conditions, the Mount Pleasant Rec Center will be closed this morning. They will re-evaluate conditions at 9:00 a.m. and provide an update at that time about a possible opening later today. All morning group exercise classes have been canceled.
The Mount Pleasant Public Library plans to open at 10:00 a.m. this morning. Mount Pleasant Christian School will operate on a two-hour delay.
Many area schools are already on spring break this week, limiting additional schedule changes. These weather-related announcements are brought to you by Main Street Pizza.
On the bright side, this winter storm is being called the black bird storm by area residents who say this is winter’s farewell before turning to spring.
F.L. “Pete” Turbett, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.
The Henry County Auditor’s Office has received the ballots for the upcoming special election to fill the position of Henry County Attorney.
Early voting will begin Monday at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant. Voters who wish to cast their ballot early can do so during regular courthouse hours leading up to Election Day.
The special election will be held on Tuesday, March 31st. On that day, voters will cast their ballots at their regular polling locations across Henry County.
Residents looking for information about their polling place or voting details can find a full list of polling locations HERE.
The special election comes after the previous county attorney left the position before the end of the term, prompting county supervisors to call for a special election to fill the office.
To listen to the Candidates forum with Abbie Liechty and Becky Wilson CLICK HERE, or tune in to 105.5 FM and KILJ.com Monday night at 6 for the rebroadcast.
Operational sharing is a function Iowa’s public schools can use to share the cost of administrative personnel and something many area schools use to save money.
The Washington School Board approved two operational sharing agreements Wednesday during their regular meeting.
For the 2026-2027 school year, Washington has entered into operational sharing agreements for business manager and maintenance director for Keota, and transportation director with WACO.
According to the Legislative Service Agency, operational function sharing is described as “an additional weighting in the school aid formula that districts receive to support the cost of sharing administrative personnel” and they must be shared for at least 20% of the normal, full-time contract hours.
