On April 13th, the CDC and the FDA recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to allow researchers at both agencies time […]

Mount Pleasant Fire Department sent two engines, a command vehicle and 12 fire fighters to a report of a structure fire early Wednesday morning.  When the firefighters arrived on the […]

After an announcement Tuesday morning from the Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recommending that all […]

Iowa Wesleyan University is excited to welcome Diane Davis as the newest member of the IW community. In an effort to continue building relationships with alumni, Diane will serve as […]

KILJ has confirmation the recycling center in Mount Pleasant operated by Republic Services will close in June.  The company, that acquired City Carton in 2015, did not have any further […]

On Monday, April 12, 2021, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle accident with injuries along Highway 34 near Exit 229.  The Sheriff’s Office along […]

The second week of April is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. It is to recognize, honor and thank 911 dispatchers who serve in this essential profession.   These communications professionals now classified as […]

FEMA is now providing financial assistance for COVID-19 funeral expenses. The program  began accepting applications today(April 12th.) Funeral directors were with families as they planned services for their loved ones […]