New London Spring Clean-Up 5/5/25

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at 5:37 am CDT

Please have items by the curb by 6am on your regular trash day.

DISPOSAL ITEMS MUST BE BAGGED/BOXED AND PLACED WITHIN 3 FEET OF THE ROADWAY/CURB ON YOUR REGULAR PICKUP DAY BY 6:00 AM

ITEMS ACCEPTED – Unwanted miscellaneous household bulk items that are simply otherwise too large for a cart. Volume is limited per household and cannot exceed a pickup bed truck volume.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED – Construction debris, dirt, stumps, railroad ties, wet paint, hazardous waste, automobile/mechanical parts, no appliances, no tires, nothing from businesses, etc.

Loose piles of trash thrown out at the curbside will NOT be picked up. The garbage collector will not rake or scoop up loose waste. Items MUST BE BAGGED OR BOXED.

APPLIANCES – Such as refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, microwaves, air conditioners, furnaces, etc. for curb pickup must have a receipt from City Office, fee $15.00.

TVs – Televisions and computer monitors will NOT be picked up curbside and must be taken to the Des Moines County HazChem Center for disposal. There may be a fee required for disposal, please contact the HazChem in advance for costs/drop off times, 319-753-8758.

 

Mary Kay Lampe

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, May 2nd, 2025 at 2:37 pm CDT
Mary Kay Lampe, 78, of Macon, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Samaritan Hospital in Macon.
Mary Kay was born on April 17, 1946, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Maurice and Arlene (Sooy) Lampe.
She is survived by her three children: Christina (Jason) Rak of St. Peters, Missouri, Keith (Kristin) Lampe of Macon, Missouri, and Alex Lampe of Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren: Korbin, Brayden, Madison, Kinsley, and Aubrey; six siblings: Mark Lampe, JoAnne Greubel, Wayne Lampe, Craig Lampe, Theresa Freeman, and Linda Wahlgren; cousin: David Spiekermeier; and other extended family members.  She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mary Kay was raised in West Point, Iowa. As a young adult, she moved around the Midwest to Independence, Missouri and Macomb, Illinois before moving back to the West Point area. She later settled in Macon, Missouri while continuing to split her time between Macon and her family farm in Iowa. She worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Samaritan Hospital in Macon and as a traveling CRNA at many hospitals throughout the country. She was involved with the American Heart Association serving as the regional president for the Macon area for a time. Mary Kay was an active member of the Catholic church and schools in both Iowa and Missouri. She was involved in the community: serving as the American Legion Auxiliary president in West Point, volunteering backstage with the local community theater in Macon, and visiting the senior center in Macon to play games with friends. She was enthusiastic about traveling, going on many regional tours in her later years. She had a multitude of hobbies including: crafting, quilting, shopping for unique items and bargains, and baking sugar cookies. Above all, she was a caring and providing mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, Missouri with a reception following at West Winery from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Point, Iowa with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial service at Calvary Cemetery in West Point with lunch following at the West Point American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family  at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

Accident North of Mt. Pleasant This Afternoon

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, May 2nd, 2025 at 2:31 pm CDT

At 2pm this afternoon (05/02/25) A traffic accident was reported on Hwy 218 Northbound at the Winfield turn off (Hwy 78).  HCSO, ISP, Winfield, Old, and Wayland Fire Departments, and HCHC EMS responded to this accident with injuries.  Traffic was delayed on Hwy 218 North of Mt. Pleasant.

Jimmy E. Mahan

By Allison Jacobs · Monday, April 28th, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Jimmy E. Mahan, 66, of Galdstone, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

 

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

Larry Smith

By Allison Jacobs · Monday, April 28th, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Larry Smith, 82, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington

 

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

April 28, 2025 – May 4, 2025

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at 11:39 am CDT
04/28/25
Jared Walker
04/28/25
Bernard Woerdeman
04/28/25
Peter Zee
04/28/25
Carson Boles
04/28/25
Kathy Hawkins
04/29/25
Dorothy Wenger (99)
04/30/25
Sherri McPheron
04/30/25
Bonnie Vogeler
04/30/25
Loretta Linz
04/30/25
Jerry & Joylynn Smith (65th) *Anniversary
05/01/25
Brent Rich
05/02/25
Jeff Hunter
05/03/25
Jaymisen Rich
05/04/25
Tammy Mulford
05/05/25
Deb Mabeus
05/07/25
Kelly Mabeus

Henry County Programs

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 6:14 am CDT

Henry County is rich in history and there are several programs available for residents and visitors to explore through the fall months.  The Henry County Conservation Nature Center is open on Saturday mornings from 9am – 12pm. The  Nature Center is located 2591 Nature Center Drive South of Mt. Pleasant.  Contact the Conservation Department Offices at (319) 986-5067 to schedule other appointments.

Henry County Heritage Trust announced the opening of the Heritage Center Museum on Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm.  The Museum is in the former Saunders Elementary School at 203 N. White Street.  The Van Allen House, located on the same campus, is open on the First Saturday of each month, starting May 3rd, from 1pm – 4pm.  Henry County Heritage Trust also has the Iowa Wesleyan Archives Room open from 10am – 2pm on Mondays.

U.S. Service Academy Virtual Info Night

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 6:14 am CDT

United States Senators Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst invite Iowa High School Seniors and their families to participate in a U.S. Service Academy Virtual Information Night.  This virtual event is scheduled for Monday, May 12th and Tuesday, May 13th from 6pm – 8pm.  Representatives from the nation’s five service academies will be available to answer questions about the application and nomination process and it is necessary to RSVP to receive the link to join the meeting.  Please contact Senator Grassley’s office at academy_nominations@grassley.senate.gov or call Senator  Ernst’s office at 515-284-4272.