Community Events

  • Friday

    The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a "Small Business Breakfast" for chamber members at 8am in the Union Block Building.  The event is $20/person and $150/table for 8.  Please call 319-385-3131 for tickets.  BE LISTENING to KILJ Radio's Gen Gap with Paul and Kadie at 9am, as they will have the winner […]

  • Saturday

    It's a Mother's Day Sale at Kramer's Gas & Grocery, 108 S. Maple Street in Salem from 8am - 2pm. Gifts, gift baskets, baked goods, flowers and more are featured with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.  The Relay for Life Team: Noone Walks Alone reminds you that "MOM" spelled upside down is […]

  • Sunday

    The Dover Museum, 213 N. Main Street in New London is open from 1pm - 4pm.  There are over 3,000 square feet of displays and the museum is handicapped accessible.  There is a tiny chapel and an authentically furnished railroad depot.  Learn about New London & Lowell History - there is no charge at the […]

  • Monday

    The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Children's Discovery Center is open from 12pm - 2pm at 307 E. Monroe Street!  There is something to discover for children of all ages and is open on Friday, this week, from 10am - 12pm!  Remember to stop by the public library, which opens at 9am with books, games, and […]

  • Tuesday

    Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant continues to celebrate Nursing Home Week with a visit from KILJ Radio! A photo booth will be available and garden themed BINGO will be held! Wednesday, 5/13/26: Coffee & donuts with Linda Hunsaker & designing flower pots Thursday, 5/14/26: Poems are due! planting flower pots and […]

  • Wednesday

    Mt. Pleasant High School will celebrate graduating seniors with a Baccalaureate and Senior Awards at the high school.  The event begins at 6:30pm. Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant continues to celebrate Nursing Home Week!  Residents will share Coffee & donuts with Linda Hunsaker & designing flower pots is on the agenda!  […]

  • Thursday

    Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant continues to celebrate Nursing Home Week!  Poems are due! Planting flower pots is the activity along with a movie night! Friday, 5/15/26: Cookout for residents and employees with music and winners of the poetry contest will be announced. Birkwood Village of Fort Madison has some fun […]

  • Friday

    Central Lee Community School District is operating on a 2-hour delay due to a planned water outage. (Friday, May 17, 2026) The Mount Pleasant Vets Hall (VFW) at 300 W. Monroe St. Monthly Veterans Breakfast is from 8:30am - 9:30am. The breakfast is open to the community for a free-will donation. The Mt. Pleasant Public Library […]