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. […]

Friday

July 15 Join Paul and Kadie this Friday morning on Generation Gap at 9 a.m. for their conversation with the have Head Pastor of Godspeak Church of Thousand Oaks California, Rob McCoy. Tune in at 105.5 FM, 98.5 FM, 1130 AM, or as always at KILJ.com! Head to downtown Mount Pleasant to shop some great […]

Saturday

July 16 Free lily tour July 16 and 23 from 7am to 11am. See 400 different lilies at 1015 250th St in rural Lockridge – 5 miles West of Oakland Mills. If you can’t make it during those times or have any questions call 319-696-2565. The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be held in Wright […]

Sunday

July 17 At the Henry County Fair: 8:30 am Sheep Show 11 am Goat Show or immediately following the sheep show BBQ contest judging at noon at the tractor headquarters and adult bags tournament in Wright Pavilion 2 pm Wine and Home Brew contest in the tractor headquarters 4 pm ATV Rodeo in front of […]

Monday

July 18 The Washington County Fair Continues! 9-12 Open Class Exhibit Entry - Old School House 12:00 4-H Family Aerial Photo - South of Grandstand 12-6 Antique Tractor Disply - E. of Dallmeyer Hall 12:00 The Circusman 12:30 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest 12:30 4-H & FFA Dog Agility Show 1:00 Open Class Exhibit […]