February 17, 2025 – February 23, 2025

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at 2:23 pm CDT
02/17/25
Myar Rodgers
02/17/25
Heidi Paradysz
02/18/25
Elias Hampton
02/18/25
Abigail Henrikson
02/18/25
Stone Stallman
02/19/25
Holly Jones
02/19/25
Jason Warner
02/19/25
Victoria Wilson
02/19/25
Barb Donnolly
02/20/25
Sydney Collins
02/20/25
Dean Aicher
02/20/25
Jean Barker
02/20/25
Lisa Dunn
02/20/25
Mason Fraker
02/20/25
Nadine Martin
02/20/25
Joseph Syfert
02/20/25
Linda Renken
2/22/25
Jan Henss
2/22/25
Carol Stafford

Weather – Event Postponed

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 6:36 am CDT

Winter weather continues through the weekend and into next week.  Snow and the possibility of accumulating ice in the forecast for today, gusting winds up to 35 miles per hour through Sunday night and extreme cold early next week.  The temperatures drop into single digits during the day and negative temperatures overnight, coupled with the wind chill makes for dangerous conditions.  Be sure to check road conditions at 511ia.org before heading out of town.

MPCMS Band Director Adam Creager has announced that due to the weather, the solo and ensemble contest scheduled for this morning has been postponed.  Mr. Creager said the chance of freezing rain the forecast prompted this decision.  Be looking for this event to be rescheduled in March.

Danville City Council to Meet

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 6:34 am CDT

The Danville City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, February 17th in Danville City Hall.  Call to order is at 5pm and this meeting is open to the public.

Accidents in MP on Friday

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 6:32 am CDT

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to two traffic accidents on Friday.  There was a collision at the intersection of Henry and Lincoln Streets and then later in the day, an accident was investigated at the intersection of Baker and Grand Avenue.

Monday, 02/17/25: Federal Holiday

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 6:30 am CDT

President’s Day, which is also known as Washington’s Birthday, is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February which means Monday, February 17th is a Federal Holiday.

According to the National Archives, the day commemorates the births of two United States presidents — George Washington, who was born on Feb. 22, and Abraham Lincoln, who was born on Feb. 12.

There are many closures in commemoration of President’s Day:  no postal service, stock markets are closed, banks and credit unions will be closed, the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, MP city offices and Henry County Public Health are closed.

 

Joey Lee Rich

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 3:25 pm CDT

Joey Lee Rich, 61, of Wayland died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.  A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 3 – 6 PM at the Wayland Mennonite Church. Following the visitation, he will be cremated, and burial will take place at a later date. A general memorial fund has been established. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Joey was born June 4, 1963, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Robert J. and Mildred V. (Hill) Rich.  He graduated from WACO in 1982 and attended the Kirkwood Community College Truck Driver Training Program. He was married to Cheryl Wiggins and they later divorced. He worked at Bluebird in Mt. Pleasant for 19 years and in Environmental Services at the Southeast Regional Medical Center in West Burlington for 19 years. Joey enjoyed attending the Iowa State Fair, the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, hunting, fishing, mowing and grilling. He was also an avid Dale Earnhart fan.

Survivors include his mother, Mildred, of Wayland, children, Cody Fett of Lisbon, IA, Colten Fett of Salem, IA and Cord Wiggins, of Marion, IA; five siblings: Debbie Rich of Hudson, FL, Marla (William) Graf of Washington, Lorri (Russell) Conrad of Olds, Larry (Brenda) Rich of Mt. Pleasant, Patty (Karl) Krueger of Crawfordsville and several nieces and nephews.

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Preceding Joey in death was his father Robert in 2008, his wife Cheryl and brother Greg in 2020.

 

 

David E. Heaton

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 2:32 pm CDT

MOUNT PLEASANT- David E. Heaton, 84, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Park Place Elder Living.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. Rev. Ross Epping and Rev. Nick Adam will con-celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, February 28, from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the church. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the St. Vincent de Paul fund at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and Mount Pleasant Kiwanis to help support local projects for the youth. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Dave and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com

February 10, 2025 – February 16, 2025

By Allison Jacobs · Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 2:18 pm CDT
02/10/25
Jeff Beavers
02/10/25
Joy Gilleard
02/10/25
Monica Wesley
02/10/25
Noah Miller
02/10/25
Jack & Ashley Thomas *Anniversary
02/10/25
Tom & Marilyn Young *Anniversary
02/11/25
Jason Goody
02/11/25
Payton Miller
02/11/25
Jessie Sirivath
02/12/25
David Bracht-Wagner
02/12/25
Linda Keith
02/12/25
Mackenzie Notestein
02/12/25
Adam Creager
02/13/25
John "Coach P" Pullis
02/13/25
Tom Young
02/13/25
Cindy Hays
02/13/25
Bruce & Faith Krause *Anniversary
02/13/25
RAY AND JUDY HATCH
02/14/25
Doug Kennedy
02/14/25
Brady Reynolds
02/14/25
Trace White
02/14/25
Dorothy Robertson
02/14/25
Mason Donnolly
02/14/25
Barbara Ledbetter
02/14/25
Mikayla Mertens
02/14/25
Pam Sefton
02/14/25
Ron & Karen Osborne
02/15/25
Barb Lynchard
02/15/25
Sharon Burk
02/15/25
Ada Norton
02/15/25
Addison Krogmeier
02/15/25
Cathy Ruschill
02/15/25
Lucas Rose
02/15/25
Adam Creager
02/16/25
Kendra Ruschill