The Mt. Pleasant Community Summer Band Series kicks off in June and continues through July! Performances will be held in Mt. Pleasant’s Central Park at 7pm On Thursday evenings: June 11th and 25th, and on July 2nd. Pie will be available at all concerts courtesy of P.E.O.! Director Adam Creager is encouraging community members and students to join the group. The Community Band welcomes returning members and new members. Rehearsals are held at the middle school, and instruments are available if you need to borrow one. Contact Adam Creager at the Middle School 319-385-7730 or adam.creager@mtpcsd.org.
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The primary election is less than a month away and early voting begins next week. Early voting and absentee ballot mailings will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Friday, May 18 is the deadline for voter registration and the last day to submit absentee ballot requests. The Henry County Auditor’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8am – 4:30pm. Follow this LINK for more information. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd and the polls will be open from 7am – 8pm. Absentee ballots must be received by 8pm. KILJ has resources available for you to locate your polling place. Access KILJ.com and find this story under the news tab: Click HERE To find your polling location.
The Mt. Pleasant Community School District Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6pm in the High School Media Center, 2104 S. Grand Avenue. Items on the agenda include the superintendent report, and several motions under consideration including student registration fees, hot lunch/breakfast prices, and substitute teacher pay. The complete board agenda can be found HERE. This meeting is open to the public.
The Central Lee Community School District School Board announced Friday night that Stacey Schmidt has been selected as the district’s next superintendent, pending board approval. Schmidt holds a master’s degree in education from Southwest Minnesota State University and an education specialist degree and superintendent endorsement from the University of Sioux Falls.
Schmidt currently serves as director of student services for the Atlantic Community School District, where she oversees programming, including special education, gifted and talented, Section 504, and at-risk services. She also leads efforts in fiscal planning and compliance. According to a press release, Schmidt’s previous experience includes serving as a PK-12 principal in the Whiting Community School District, where she oversaw school operations, instructional leadership, and staff evaluation.
“Stacey brings a strong background in student-centered leadership, instructional improvement, and district operations,” said Board President Bill Young. “Her experience aligns well with Central Lee’s priorities, and we look forward to the impact she will have on our students and community.”
“I am so excited to be joining the team.,” Schmidt said. “I was not just looking to be the next Superintendent; I was looking to be the right Superintendent for the next chapter of success for Central Lee.”
Schmidt is expected to begin her role on July 1, 2026.
