Mount Pleasant, Iowa — The Mount Pleasant Community School Board welcomed Iowa House District 87 Representative Jeff Shipley Monday night for an open conversation about state education priorities, funding challenges, […]

The Mount Pleasant Community School District Board of Education met in a special session Monday evening, October 27, to take action on one primary item of new business — the […]

A single-vehicle crash on Highway 27 in Lee County sent five people to the hospital Saturday morning.  According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred around 9:05 a.m. on […]

“Operation Front Porch” has officially launched in Mt. Pleasant and is dedicated to supporting the families of our deployed soldiers by fostering a community of care, connection, and encouragement. Everyone […]

We are one week away from darkness falling earlier in the evening as daylight savings time ends. Next weekend, on Sunday, November 2nd, clocks are set back 1 hour (“fall […]

Henry County has six food pantries; they are ready and willing to help if there is a need.  The pantries service many of the communities in the KILJ listening area: […]

Red Ribbon Week began on Thursday this week and is observed through Friday, October 31st. This nationwide campaign promotes healthy, drug-free lifestyles and encourages students to make positive choices. This […]

The Henry County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of debris on the roadway on Friday (October 24, 2025) near the intersection of Highway 218 and Iowa Avenue just north of […]