KILJ Radio

Tuesday
2026-05-12
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 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 for National Skilled Nursing Care Week today with the theme of “60s Peace, Love, and Happiness” where residents and staff will be tie-dying t-shirts, bandanas, or headbands! Join KILJ on Thursday at 2 pm as they head to Birkwood Village of Fort Madison.

Wednesday, 5/13 – Birkwood Boogie – Music entertainment with Dian at 2:30 – burgers and fries served at lunch
Thursday, 5/14 – 80s Glow: Big hair and bright lights, hot dogs and root beer floats for lunch and afternoon sno-cones, the day also includes skee-ball and jump rope contest
Friday, 5/15 – Life is a Circus theme – corn dogs, funnel cakes and more

It’s Taco Tuesday at the Moose Lodge on Saunders Avenue in Mt. Pleasant from 5pm – 7pm. During the month of May, the Moose will donate $1.00 for every food item sold to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center. Remember to stop by the Moose Lodge on Thursday from 5pm – 7pm for a delicious Tenderloin or Burger with $1.00 for each food item sold going to Jared’s Park!
The Mt. Pleasant High School Spring Concert will be held at the MPCHS gym, 2104 S. Grand Avenue at 7:00pm. The concert features all high school bands and choirs and is a free event. The public is invited to attend the concert.
Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce members are invited to attend a Henry County Supervisor Primary Election Forum at 5:30pm at the Heatilator Auditorium, 307 E. Monroe Street in Mt. Pleasant.

Monday
2026-05-11
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 fun activities in the children’s section.
Henry County Heritage Trust invites to you “Tip Night” at Pizza Ranch, 708 Grand Avenue in Mt. Pleasant! Eat well and tip lots with all proceeds going to fund Henry County Heritage Trust Projects.
Mount Pleasant Community Theatre is hosting a children’s theatre workshop titled School for Spies June 22nd through June 26th. The workshop will run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a final performance by participants on Friday, June 26th at 6:30 p.m. The program is open to ages 7 through 18, with a cost of $50 per child. Registration is available online at www.our.show/spies
Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant is kicking off Nursing Home Week with “Residents in Bloom”! Golden Designs of New London will be holding a flower arrangement class.

Tuesday, 5/12/26: KILJ visiting!, photo booth, garden themed BINGO
Wednesday, 5/13/26: Coffee & donuts with Linda Hunsaker & designing flower pots
Thursday, 5/14/26: Poems are due! planting flower pots and movie night
Friday, 5/15/26: Cookout for residents and employees with music and winners of the poetry contest will be announced.

Sunday
2026-05-10
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 The Dover Museum, open every Sunday afternoon from 1pm – 4pm.

Saturday
2026-05-09
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 “WOW”!!
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Our Ladies of Charity Rummage Sale wraps up this morning at Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street. They are open from 9am – noon.
Henry County Heritage Trust, 403 W. Madison Street in Mt. Pleasant presents “Rosie the Riveter” with Trish Woepking at 2pm. Learn the history of this unique, special group of WWII Era Ladies! The Heritage Center Museum is open on Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm, the IW Archives Room is open on Mondays from 10am – 2pm and the Van Allen House is open on the first Saturday of each month from 1pm – 4pm. www.henrycountyheritagetrust.org for more information.

Friday
2026-05-08
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 of Mt. Pleasant’s Small Business of the Year on the air!
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Children’s Discover Center is open from 10am – Noon next to the library at 307 E. Monroe Street. The Discovery Center is also open on Monday afternoon from 12pm – 2pm, where there is something for children of all ages to discover!
DMC Regional Waste’s main drop-off location at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Residents can drop off recyclables and rechargeable batteries during these hours.
Mt. Pleasant’s 20th Century Car Club kicks off tonight! Gather around Central Park as the car club celebrates their 40th Anniversary on the 2nd Friday of the month through September! Cruise Night on the square from 5:30pm – 8:30pm features classic cars and custom trucks. Tonight’s feature is “Free Slice of Pie Night” (while supplies last!)

Thursday
2026-05-07
It’s Small Business Week and we join the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce in recognizing Mt. Pleasant Tire & Service, 1305 E. Washington St. starting at 9:00am! Mt. Pleasant Tire & Service, delivering honest and professional services you can trust.
The St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Ladies for Charity Rummage sale kicks off today through Saturday in Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street. Doors open at 9am!
DMC Regional Waste will be in Winfield at City Hall on Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 AM for mobile recycling services. Residents can bring recyclables and rechargeable batteries for proper disposal. Learn more at dmcwaste.org.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge is serving delicious tenderloins from 5pm -7pm! Hamburgers and fries are also on the menu. Eat at the Moose or carry out! Enjoy “Taco Tuesday” every Tuesday from 5pm – 7pm at the Moose lodge, too! During the month of May, the Moose will donate a $1.00 from each food item purchased to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center!
The STEM program at Harlan Elementary School in Mt. Pleasant is providing students with the opportunity for hands-on learning during the final week of school and are looking for donations! Cardboard tubes, tissue boxes, plastic containers, ice cream buckets, pipe cleaners, straws, and crafting supplies are needed! Donations can be dropped off at Harlan (1001 N. Main Street) before May 18th.

Wednesday
2026-05-06
It’s Small Business Week and we join the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce in recognizing The Shop-DeWitt Built, 1945 170th Street starting at 10:00am! The Shop-DeWitt Built is a top-tier auto body shop known for its meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. An open house is scheduled for 1pm and lunch will be served.
DMC Regional Waste offers both a main drop-off site and mobile recycling options on Wednesdays. Residents can recycle items, including rechargeable batteries, at multiple locations. The main drop-off site at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Mobile recycling will also be available in New London at the Town Square from 8:15 to 11:30 AM, and in Danville at City Hall from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. For more information, visit dmcwaste.org.
