Mount Pleasant school board members are looking at ways to strengthen communication with the community and are inviting more public input. During their January 26th work session, board members reviewed […]
Read more navigate_next2025 By the Numbers: Iowa DNR Reports Hunting and Fishing license sales in Iowa
According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in 2025, Iowa residents purchased: Fishing 198,202 annual licenses 8,794 lifetime fishing licenses 17,405 three-year licenses 1,098 seven-day license 3,586 one-day license […]
Read more navigate_nextFormer Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld Honored with Award for Public Service
Former Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld is being recognized for his years of public service. The Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission has selected Mohrfeld as the recipient of the 2025 […]
Read more navigate_nextSupervisors Review Sheriff and County Attorney Budgets in Work Session
The Henry County Board of Supervisors met in work session Tuesday, following their regularly scheduled meeting, to continue budget reviews for county departments. During the session, Sheriff Rich McNamee presented […]
Read more navigate_nextMount Pleasant City Council Meeting Agenda 1/28/26
The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet tonight in regular session. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 at City Hall, located at 307 East Monroe Street, in the second-floor meeting […]
Read more navigate_nextOttumwa Schools Awarded $200,000 Legacy Grant and $20,000 from Cargill Cares Council for Ag Center Project
The Ottumwa Community School District is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation and a $20,000 grant from the Cargill Cares […]
Read more navigate_nextMeeting Report: Henry County Board of Supervisors Met Tuesday, 1/28/26
The Henry County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning at the courthouse in Mount Pleasant, approving routine business and discussing cost savings, department needs, and upcoming infrastructure projects. Under the […]
Read more navigate_nextCatfish Bend Casino Renamed Great River Casino; New Name and New Owners
Elite Casino Resorts has officially expanded its footprint in Southeast Iowa. Elite Casino Resorts has finalized the acquisition of Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort in Burlington. The purchase became […]
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