Prep Volleyball- It has been a slow start to the season for some of our local teams; yet, it has not detracted from the respect that they have earned through […]
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High School Girls’ Tennis The Southeast Conference held their conference tournament last night and the best finish for Mt. Pleasant was the team of Lila Cook and Bella Dodds, who […]
Read more navigate_nextLorna Payne
Lorna Payne, 94, of Mount Pleasant died unexpectedly Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Henry County Health Center. Memorial services are pending at the Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory.
Read more navigate_nextThis Day in Sports History, July 30th
This Day in Sports History July 30th 1874 – First baseball teams to play outside the US: Boston and Philadelphia in the British Isles. 1968 – Washington shortstop Ron Hansen […]
Read more navigate_nextChampions Crowned in Henry County Fair Horse Show; Week Brings Full Slate of Festivities
The Henry County Fair’s horse show kicked off a busy week of events with impressive displays of skill and sportsmanship in the Sunday morning sun. Riders of all ages entered […]
Read more navigate_nextGladys Josephine Ranney
Gladys Josephine Ranney age 97 formerly of Packwood passed away in Sigourney, Iowa. There will be a private family gathering celebrating her life at a later date. Memorials may be […]
Read more navigate_nextWilliam “Bill” Tolander
William “Bill” Tolander William Oscar “Bill” Tolander, 91, of rural Winfield, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington, IA. Bill was born July 31, 1933 […]
Read more navigate_nextCharles Francis Womack
Charles Francis Womack, 70, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was […]
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