Three people were arrested following an early-morning disturbance outside Salem. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office received an E911 call shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday from a residence in the 1700 […]
Read more navigate_nextMikayla Yaley Hired as Henry County Workforce Development Specialist
The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance has hired Mikayla Yaley as Henry County’s new Workforce Development Specialist, marking the county’s expansion into a regional workforce partnership across Southeast Iowa. The […]
Read more navigate_nextRegistration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Mount Pleasant City Wide Garage Sales!
Register your sale HERE! Registration deadline: August 21, 2026 Whether you’re cleaning out the garage, moving, fundraising, or just ready to turn your clutter into cash, now’s the time to […]
Read more navigate_nextMotorcycle Crash Temporarily Closes Highway 34 Near Danville
A motorcycle crash temporarily shut down eastbound Highway 34 near Danville Wednesday evening. Emergency crews were called to the area near mile marker 155 shortly before 8 p.m. Two people […]
Read more navigate_nextDistrict Discusses Future of James Harlan Statue
Questions remain about who will be responsible for the James Harlan statue located on the Mount Pleasant Community School District’s Central Campus. The statue is currently on loan from the […]
Read more navigate_nextRiverside Man Cited for Hunting too Close to Building
A Riverside man was cited Wednesday following a report of gunfire near a neighboring property. Washington County sheriff’s deputies were called to the 2100 block of Palm Avenue shortly after […]
Read more navigate_nextGun Reported Stolen From Vehicle in Washington
Washington Police are investigating the reported theft of a firearm from a vehicle. The theft was reported shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of West Second Street. […]
Read more navigate_nextNew London Woman Arrested on Des Moines County Warrants
A New London woman was arrested during a traffic stop in Washington County early Thursday morning. A Washington County sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle near Highway 218 and 192nd Street […]
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