The latest weekly fishing report shows improving conditions across several southeast Iowa lakes, with trout and bass among the most active species. At Big Hollow Lake near Des Moines, water […]
Read more navigate_nextMPCSD Reviews Budget Shortfall, Salem Elementary Closure Listed as Possible Option
On April 9th the Mount Pleasant Community School District held a special meeting at the Mt. Pleasant High School media center to discuss the fiscal year of 2027 for grounds […]
Read more navigate_nextNew London Partnership Invites Community to Help Plan 2026 Events
Community members in New London are being invited to help shape the town’s plans for the coming year. The New London Partnership is calling on local businesses, community leaders, volunteers, […]
Read more navigate_nextMount Pleasant Business Recognized Nationally
A Mount Pleasant small business is gaining national recognition—and a financial boost—through a competitive grant program. From the Heart Flowers and Gifts has been selected as one of 400 recipients […]
Read more navigate_nextNew London School Board Reviews Restructuring Options Amid Financial, Staffing Challenges
The New London School Board held a special session this week to review potential building restructuring plans, driven by financial pressures and ongoing staffing shortages—particularly in high school math. The […]
Read more navigate_nextIowa DNR looking for volunteers to help with bumble bee survey
Iowa’s volunteer community scientists have identified 13 species of bumble bees, including five of seven priority target species, as part of the Bumble Bee Atlas, a national survey collecting information […]
Read more navigate_nextMount Pleasant Highschool Students Gain Real World Work Experience
Mount Pleasant Community School District students are gaining hands-on experience and real-world skills through recent career and culinary activities. Students recently spent a day at the Carpenters Union Training Center, […]
Read more navigate_nextWeekly Fuel Report, April 8th
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 8, 2026) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 21 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $3.64 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The […]
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