Saturday

July 2 Sperry 4th of July celebration is set to take place from 5 to 10 pm in Sperry, Iowa on July 2. There will be face painting, crafts, magic tricks, petting zoo and inflatables. There will also be many food vendors, and fireworks.  This year is the 20th Anniversary of fireworks in Sperry so […]

Sunday

July 3 The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate help to take down the Mount Pleasant flag display on Tuesday, July 5. Meet in front of US Bank on Washington Street in Mount Pleasant at 6:30 pm. Please note this is a change of date. The Burlington Municipal Band's 7:30 PM concert at the Crapo […]

Monday

July 4 The Mount Pleasant City offices are closed for the holiday. Garbage collection will be one day later thru the week. Wayland 4th of July Celebration - lions club breakfast 6:30-9:30 am, parade rain or shine 10:30 am on Main Street, Lunch at WACO high school 11-1 p.m., and Fireworks at dusk on the […]

Tuesday

July 5 Please remember garbage collection in Mount Pleasant is running one day late this week. The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate help to take down the Mount Pleasant flag display on Tuesday, July 5. Meet in front of US Bank on Washington Street in Mount Pleasant at 6:30 pm. Please note this is […]

Wednesday

July 6 The 2022 Lee County Fair officially begins today.  The 4H and FFA Horse Show begins at 9 am in the horse arena at the fairgrounds in Donnellson. The carnival is open from 5 pm to 10 pm. The Lee County Fair Queen crowning will be held at 6 pm in the Show Barn. […]

Thursday

July 7 The Henry County Health Center Foundation will sponsor a Shoe Sale Fundraiser from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC.  Brown’s Shoe Fit will be on hand with their portable racks filled with a variety of comfortable shoes, sandals, and other footwear.  The Shoe Sale is open to […]

Friday

July 8 Veterans and the public are invited to the Mount Pleasant Vets Hall at 3:15 pm.  Senator Mark Loffgren, Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and Veterans Home Commandant Matthew Peterson will make a presentation and take questions. The 20th Century Car Club, Main Street Mount Pleasant, and the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber […]

Saturday

July 9 At the Lee County Fair....the Beef Show starts at 9 am and there will be Farm Bureau games and activities from noon to 2 pm. The rabbit and small pet show starts at 2 pm. Other events...2 pm local wine expo judging, 3 pm wine expo tasting, 4 pm Farm Bureau cookout judging […]

Sunday

July 10 Then Henry County Fair 4H Horse Show is this afternoon at 2 pm in the horse arena at McMillan Park. The postponed races at the Lee County Fair will take place tonight. Also tonight will be "Photo Daddy 50" Night at the races, dedicated to Dennis Krieger. Gates will open at 3 PM, […]

Monday

July 18 Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant.  Visit Monument Valley the week of July 18-22 from 6:00-8:00 in the evening.  You will visit Echo Canyon, Red Rock Rec, Tumbleweed Valley, and Cactus Oasis.  Bible Trail Adventures will lead you back in time to Egypt to see how God helped one […]

Wednesday

July 13 At the Henry County Fair.... 5:30 pm Chopped Cupcake Contest. Check-in for contestants at 5 pm in Wright Pavilion. 6:00pm Kids Pedal Pull at the Tractor Headquarters 7:30 pm Queen Contest, 4H Clothing Event, Share The Fun event all in Wright Pavilion. 9 pm or dusk outdoor kids movie outside the Exhibit Building […]

Thursday

July 14 Awesome Alums Social Outing with Iowa Wesleyan University from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The Grange Public House and Brewery on the patio. Enjoy complimentary light appetizers, coffee and iced tea and there is a cash bar. Alumni of all ages are welcome to join us; watch for the Wesleyan purple and fellow Tigers. […]