The Mount Pleasant Community School District Board of Education has named three finalists in its search for the district’s next superintendent. Following a review process conducted with Grundmeyer Leader Services, […]
Read more navigate_nextHenry County Supervisors Address Lopez Reimbursement and County Service Costs
The Henry County Board of Supervisors convened on Thursday, December 11, 2025, addressing routine business items including county engineer updates, a discussion and possible action on seeking outside counsel for […]
Read more navigate_nextKILJ Radio Announces Search for News Director and Morning Show Co-Host
KILJ Radio in Mount Pleasant has opened applications for a full time News Director and Morning Show Co-Host. The station, known for its locally focused news coverage since 1970, is […]
Read more navigate_nextCity Council Moves Forward on Ordinances, Projects
The Mount Pleasant City Council met in regular session Wednesday night and moved through a series of updates and approvals affecting city operations and future planning. Council members read for […]
Read more navigate_nextPrivate Pesticide Continuing Instruction Course – 3 Upcoming Opportunities
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Henry County office will be offering three opportunities to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension Field Agronomist, Virgil […]
Read more navigate_nextIowa DNR Reminds You to Stay Safe on the Ice this Winter
The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds, particularly across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Outdoor ice enthusiasts are ready to get out ice fishing, […]
Read more navigate_nextTwo SE IA Cities Will Benefit From Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funding
On Tuesday, 12/9/25, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $9,752,043 in total funding for 28 separate projects from Iowa’s Traffic Safety Improvement Program. The program was created in 1987 for the […]
Read more navigate_nextMan Found Dead Near Snake Alley Sunday – No Foul Play Suspected
Authorities say a man found dead near Snake Alley in Burlington on Sunday morning died of natural causes. At around 11:45 a.m., Craig “Doc” Patterson, 65, of Burlington, was found […]
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