Healthy Henry County Communities invites all to the “Stride into Summer” Family Walk on Sunday, June 7, from 1pm – 4pm at Eastlake Park in Mt. Pleasant. Bring a stroller or wagon and you will start the walk at the tennis courts where you can pick up a bag. Some of the stations throughout the walk include sun safety, bike safety, bubbles, and kids’ games sponsored by local organizations. (Rain date is 6/14/26). This event is free, packed full of information and fun!
MP Public Library News!
The Mt. Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is closing for the months of June and July. The discovery center will reopen on August 3rd! On Mondays, the discover center will open from 12pm – 2pm and on Fridays from 10am – noon. Every other Saturday starting in August, the Discover Center will be open from 10am – noon. Registration is currently open for the MP Library summer reading program: “Plant a Seed, Read”! Readers of all ages can register through the program start date which is June 1st and runs through July 2nd. The Mt. Pleasant public library has special programming planned for the month of July – Please be listening to KILJ Radio during the Hy Vee half hour Monday through Friday at 7am for details or refer to KILJ’s community calendar at KILJ.com.
Rick Everett Krogmeier
Rick Everett Krogmeier, 49, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Henry County Health Center.
Rick was born on September 28, 1976, in Ottumwa, Iowa. After several months at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Rick came to join the family of Marvin and Karen Krogmeier on June 17, 1977.
As a youngster Rick attended the Developmental Center and then to Hope Haven. In 1983, special needs classes came to Mount Pleasant, where he graduated from Living Skills class.
Rick enjoyed listening to music, especially his musical puppy or bear that went everywhere with him. The past few years he has enjoyed living in his REM home with his housemates and staff.
Those thankful for sharing in Rick’s life include his parents, Marvin and Karen Krogmeier, and his sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Kevin Miller all of Mount Pleasant.
Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant with Father Ross Epping officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. The family will not be present. Memorials may be directed to the St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
The Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is honored to serve the family with love, comfort and dignity as we celebrate the life of Rick.
Two Vehicle vs. Deer Accidents on Sunday, North of Mt. Pleasant
The Washington County Dispatch reported a motorcycle vs. deer accident on Highway 218 at Crawfordsville at about 8:40pm Sunday night. Washington County deputies and rescue units responded. Gregory Joseph Oler of Cedar Rapids was the operator of the motorcycle. While injured, Oler was conscious at the scene.
At about 9:30pm on Sunday, Washington County dispatch reported a vehicle vs deer accident in the 2900 block of Highway one near Brighton. Chase Branch of Ottumwa was the driver of the vehicle and was not injured.
MPFR Responds to Field Fire Sunday
A field fire was reported at 3:30pm Sunday afternoon south of Mt. Pleasant. The Mt. Pleasant Fire & Rescue Department and Henry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 2600 block of Grahm Avenue.