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SITE COMMITTEE MEETING
Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office
1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education SITE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2022, to review/discuss:
- 2022-2023 Buildings and Grounds Projects Update
- Traffic Study Update
- HVAC Retro-Commissioning Work Update
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome.
Congressional Art Competition Details
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) announces the launch of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition is conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives to showcase the talent of high school students from across.
“I am thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Last year I was pleased to see so many incredible pieces of art from across the Second District,” said Miller-Meeks. “I would encourage any student or art teacher with questions or interest in submitting for this year to contact my office. I look forward to seeing the creativity and artistic talent of the Second District on full display!”
Background:
This year’s winner will receive two round-trip tickets to Washington, D.C. to attend a Congressional reception honoring the winner from each Congressional district and will have their work displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for one calendar year. Runners-up will have the opportunity to have their art put on display in Miller-Meeks’ offices in Ottumwa and Davenport.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students (9th – 12th grade) who reside or attend school in the Second Congressional District. The submission period for the Spring 2022 Congressional Art Competition is now open through Friday, April 22nd at 5pm.
Artwork Entry Criteria:
- Rules for the Congressional Art Competition are available HERE
- Must be two-dimensional and no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, 4 inches in depth
- Must not weigh more than 15 pounds
- Art pieces are NOT required to be framed for judging; however, if your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must measure no larger than the maximum dimensions and weight when framed
- Medium types include painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, and others (i.e., computer-generated art, collages, etc.)
- Only one entry per student will be accepted
- Must be original in concept, design, and execution, and may not violate U.S. copyright laws
Submission Deadline and Instructions:
- Please submit two high-quality photos in JPG format to William.Ahlquist@mail.house.gov by Friday, April 22nd at 5pm
- Make sure to include a copy of the 2022 Student Release Form in PDF format
- In the subject line of the email, please include the following information:
- “Your name – Name of the piece – Medium”
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“The Room Upstairs” Dinner Theatre Production
A full dinner production of the play “The Room Upstairs” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church on Sunday night, April 10th and Monday night April 11th.
The interactive play leads attendees through the “Last Supper” as they watch Christ and his followers celebrate a traditional Passover meal. Guests will observe and take part in what Christ did and said as part of a Passover observance. The evening promises to be educational, moving, and a rewarding time of fellowship.
There is no fee to attend, but a freewill offering will be received. To assure sufficient food, limited admission is by free ticket available at Brown’s Shoe Fit in downtown Mount Pleasant and at the First United Methodist Church in person or by phoned arrangements at 319-385-1740.
The play has previously been performed in Mount Pleasant, most recently in 2019. This year’s production features representation by 12 area churches and is the most diverse cast representing the various Christian groups in the county.
Leading the cast is the role of Jesus played by Mitchell Vine. Mitchell is a first-time participant in the community production directed by Deb Savage.
Other cast members include The Narrator who is Dave Bracht Wagner. Additional cast members include Naomi played by Ashley Hobbs, Rachel played by Mara Hobbs, Peter played by Brian Isles, John played by Niall Damerson, James played by Dave Forrester, Andrew played by Philip Geiser, Bartholomew played by Jim Hughes, Thomas played by Ed Conwell, Matthew played by Elijah Plooster, Philip played by Scott Jennings, James A. played by Mark Kimzey, Thaddeus played by Kevan Zechin, Simon played by Mike McGuire, and Judas Iscariot played by Roger Pross.
Tickets go fast for this event, so interested members of the public should secure dinner availability as soon as possible. At-the-door tickets may only be available if the production is not sold out, so get a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.
Arts IMPACT Featured Artist
Popular local artist Robin Fisher is now being featured in the Arts IMPACT Little Art Gallery in the Mount Pleasant Public Library until Memorial Day.
Fisher draws what she is most familiar with which is rural life, children being children, animal life around the farm — all presented with her unique perspective which often evokes a smile, a fond memory, or a remembrance of a similar event in the viewer’s life.
Robin prefers working in pencil but often includes pastels or charcoal or pen in her work. Her meticulous work draws in viewers to experience the scene and respond to the image.
The free gallery in the Mount Pleasant Public Library is open to the public Monday thru Thursday 9 am to 8 pm; Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm. The artist has a website at www.artbyrobinfisher.com and can also be reached on Facebook at “Art by Robin Fisher” and on Instagram @robinsartnest.
Mount Pleasant Community School District’s School Board Finance Committee Meeting
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:30pm at the Central Office, 1010 East Washington Street on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, to review/discuss:
- FY23 Certified Budget
- FY22 Certified Budget Amendment
- 2022-2023 Proposed Registration Fees
- 2022-2023 Proposed Hot Lunch Prices
- 2022-2023 Food Service Consultant Agreement
- Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Local 3865
- McDaniels Marketing Proposal
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome
Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda
Wayland City Council Meeting April 6, 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall
1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an item be
removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of March 16, 2021
b. Bills for Payment
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your name and
address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The Order of Business is at
the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
a.
5. New Business
a. Consider Real Estate Purchase – Possible closed session per IA Code 21.5(j) To discuss the purchase
of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase
the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property.”
b. Acknowledge/Receipt of FYE21 Annual Examination Report
c. Res. 2022-08 “Establish City Depository with Peoples Savings Bank
d. Res. 2022-09 “Establish City Depository with Wayland State Bank
e. Res. 2022-10 “Establish City Depository with White State Bank
f. Police Officer Equipment Quote
g. Training – City Clerk – Clayton Energy Gas Meeting – Omaha, NE May 26/27, 2022
h. Summer 2022 Street Work Proposal
6. Building Permits – Approved
Wayland Mennonite Home Association (Parkview) – New frame 61’11” x 55’ 3/12” dwelling
with three attached garages at 504C W Front Street
7. Adjournment