The Children’s Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library is open from 12pm-2pm with something for children of all ages to discover!  The Discovery Center is also open on Friday from 10am – 12pm.  The Public Library hours are 9am-7pm with lots of activities for children!

Henry County Heritage Trust, 403 W. Madison Street opens the IW Archives Room today and every Monday from 10am – 2pm.  On Saturday, October 3rd, the Van Allen House will be open (1st Saturday of the month) from 1pm – 4pm.  www.henrycountyheritagetrust.org for more information.

New London School District celebrates Homecoming 2026! “USA” is the theme for dress up day and the JH Football game kicks off at home tonight at 4:30pm.

• Tuesday: Dress Up Day theme – Men in Black & H.S. Cross Country meet @ Oskaloosa 5pm & HS Volleyball at Holy Trinity Catholic 5pm
• Wednesday: Dress Up Day theme – Decades Day, Homecoming Parade 6pm, introduce Royalty Candidates, families & crowning 7:15pm on the track, Little Kids Cheer Camp 7:30pm, Junior vs. Senior boys volleyball 7:45pm, and girls’ Powder Puff game at 8:30pm.
• Thursday: Dress Up Day theme – Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad & HS Cross Country @ Rodeo Trail Park 4:30pm
• Friday: TIGER SPIRIT DAY, Homecoming Dance 8pm-11pm.