Community Events

  • Sunday

    The Houghton & Ft. Madison Knights of Columbus Councils are holding a Free Throw Championship at 1:00pm at the West Point Elementary School Gym.  The competition is open to all area boys and girls aged 9-14 with registration beginning at 12:30pm  Contestants can pre-register and email entry forms to houghtonkofc@gmail.com.  A parent or guardian signature is […]

  • Monday

    A week from tonight, The SCC Blackhawks men's basketball team invite you their "Pack the Gym in Pink" game starting at 7pm to support Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.  The game is on February 9th at SCC Loren Walker Arena and T-Shirt are for sale now for $22.  Stop by the SCC Athletic Office or the […]

  • Tuesday

    Today is curbside recycling pickup day for residents in Mount Pleasant who live north of Washington Street. Residents are reminded to set their green recycling bins at the curb for collection. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, plastic containers, metal cans, and glass. A green recycling bin is required to participate in curbside pickup and can […]

  • Thursday

    Today is curbside recycling pickup day for residents in Mount Pleasant who live south of Washington Street. Residents are reminded to set their green recycling bins at the curb for collection. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, plastic containers, metal cans, and glass. A green recycling bin is required to participate in curbside pickup and can […]

  • Saturday

    The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra and Burlington Civic Music will present “Voices of Light,” an orchestra and choral performance set to the silent film masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc, on Saturday, February 7, at 7 p.m. at The Capitol, 211 North Third Street in Burlington. The evening includes a pre-concert social with appetizers […]

  • Monday

    ImpactLife will host a blood drive at Faith Lutheran Church on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:15 p.m. The blood drive will take place in the Fellowship Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 910 East Mapleleaf Drive in Mount Pleasant. Community members are encouraged to donate and help support the ongoing need […]

  • Friday

    It's Trivia Night at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 S. Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant!  Pizza will be served in Manning Hall with trivia fun beginning at 7pm.  Popcorn and water will be available - BYOB and other snacks to share.  Call St. Alphonsus to book a table at 319-385-8410: $10 per person or $80 […]

  • Saturday

    RFL Team No One Walks Alone will host a Valentine’s Day Sale on Saturday, February 14th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kramer’s Gas and Grocery in Salem. Stop by to shop gift baskets, baked goodies, flower arrangements, and more. It’s a great way to find something special for your Valentine while supporting the […]