The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the Henry County Courthouse in Mount Pleasant. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, supervisors […]
Read more navigate_nextCandidates Finalized for Iowa’s 2026 Primary Election
The list of candidates for Iowa’s 2026 primary election is now finalized, giving voters a clearer picture of the races they will decide this summer. The Iowa Secretary of State’s […]
Read more navigate_nextLocal Chambers of Commerce Partnering to Declare Random Acts of Kindness Day
The Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Burlington Chamber of Commerce and the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to declare […]
Read more navigate_nextMount Pleasant Now Connected to National Intercity Bus Network
Greyhound, a Flix North America brand and the largest provider of intercity bus services in the United States, is expanding service in Iowa with the launch of two new routes designed to […]
Read more navigate_nextIowa Army Ammunition Plant Remains Temporarily Closed
The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant remains temporarily closed following an undisclosed incident that triggered a full safety review of the facility. Officials say operations at the Middletown site are still […]
Read more navigate_nextApplicants Sought for HCHC Scholarship Program
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, [March 16, 2026] – Applications are currently being accepted for the Healthcare Scholarship Program through the Friends of Henry County Health Center. The purpose of the scholarship […]
Read more navigate_nextReport Shows Farmers Have Lower Cancer Rates Than General Population
A new report from the Iowa Cancer Registry shows that farmers and people working in agriculture have lower rates of several types of cancer compared to the general population. The […]
Read more navigate_nextNew London Garbage and Recycling POSTPONED March 16th
Waste Management has postponed garbage collection for New London, Iowa today (3/16/2026). Garbage will be collected on Tuesday (3/17/2026). Recycling has also been canceled for today (3/16/2026). They will collect […]
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