Saturday
2022-12-10
The Open Bible Church Cookie Walk will be held from 8 am to noon. The Church is located at 306 N.Cherry Street in Mount Pleasant.
The Mount Pleasant Winter Market is taking place from 9 am to noon at the Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge, 108 N. Saunders Avenue. This is the final market of the winter season.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presents the free HollyDaze Concert at 3 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel.
Louisa County 4H Council presents a drive-thru Tour of Lights at the the Louisa County Fairgrounds in Columbus Junction from 4:30 to 8 pm and again on December 11 from 5 to 7 pm. A free will donation will be accepted.
This is the evening for the New London Holiday Stroll. Come to New London for lots of holiday fun!
All food, and FUN starts at 5pm
Parade on Main Street with Santa arrives at 5pm
-Face painting
-Character artists
-Ice carver
-Cake walk (.25 cents)
– Prize drawings
-Treasure hunt
-Hot Chocolate and open fire with S’mores
-DeLovely’s Delicious Mini Donuts at Bretch Auto
-Horse carriage rides and much much more.

The Cotillion Club announces the third dance of the 2022-23 schedule. Ned Francis will play your favorites Saturday, at the Moose Lodge in Burlington. Dance from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., open to the public, singles welcome and we encourage you to become members for 2022-2023. Cover charge is $12.50 per person for non-members, masks optional, snack food will be served.
New London V.F.W. Post 7641 Catfish & Chicken Dinner 5:00-7:00 p.m. There will not be a meal on December 24th, 2022. Catfish $12.00 Per Person, Chicken $8.00 Per Person, Chicken All White $9.00 Per Person. Dinner Includes: Roll & Choice of 2 Sides: French Fries, Baked Beans & Coleslaw.

Sunday
2022-12-11
December 11
All God’s Creatures is offering pet portraits with Santa from 1 to 3 pm at the Festival of Lights Santa House in the Old Threshers campground. A free will donation will be asked.
Please join St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Donnellson for a service of lessons and carols beggining at 4 p.m. They will spend the early evening reading the Christmas story and singing some of the most memorable hymns about Christmas. They will have choirs from Lee County churches performing special songs.
Louisa County 4H Council presents a drive-thru Tour of Lights at the the Louisa County Fairgrounds in Columbus Junction from 5 to 7 pm. A free will donation will be accepted.

Tuesday
2022-12-13
Lockridge Fire and Rescue Blood Drive from 3:30 to 7:30 pm at the Lockridge School. This is the last blood drive for the year.
The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners hold their monthly meeting at 3:30 pm. The meeting will be held via conference call. If you are interested in attending call the office a t319-385-2824, extension 3 for the call in information.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is serving Tacos from 5 to 6:30 pm at the school on East Washington Street. Dine in or to go. Call 319-385-8613 to order pickup. Soft shell beef or chicken tacos. Fried or not. Walking tacos, chips and homemade salsa also available.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge, at 108 N. Saunders, is serving tacos from 5 to 7 pm.
The Mount Pleasant 5th Grade Band and Elementary Chorus will present a concert at 7 pm at the High School.

Thursday
2022-12-15
There is a Diabetes Support Group meeting from 2 to 3 pm at Henry County Health Center in the Diabetes Education Center.
The Louisa County Sheriff’s office and the Columbus Junction Police Department is holding a toy drive. Donations can be dropped off today from 4 to 7 pm at the Wapello Caseys store, the Morning Sun Community Center and the Columbus Junction City Hall. Donations can be dropped off anytime at the Sheriff’s office. The toys will be distributed December 18.
The Henry County Conservation Department invites everyone to the At the Park:Winter Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Bring your family to the Oakland Mills Nature Center for games and a scavenger hunt. There will be a chance to make ornaments and see the nature center improvements. This is for all ages. It’s free. Preregistration at mycountyparks.com is appreciated but not necessary.

Friday
2022-12-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Mediapolis Schools remain closed today due to clean up after having issues with the sewer line on Thursday.
The Henry County Treasurers’ office will close at 1:30 pm.
The Friday Senior Coffee at the Mount Pleasant Public Library will not be held during December and January.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at 9:15 am and 6:30 pm. The School is located on East Washington Street.
It’s the annual Mt. Pleasant High School Alumni & Friends Pep Band and Choir at the boys basketball game. Anyone that wants to play in the pep band or sing the National Anthem with the choir should meet at 5:45 pm in the music room to warm up.

Saturday
2022-12-17
It’s a busy Saturday at the Mellinger Library in Morning Sun….Santa will be there at 9 am. During the afternoon from 1 to 5 pm kids can enjoy Christmas movies, crafts, popcorn and hot cocoa.
Santa will be in Grandview from 4:30 to 5:30 at the fire station. There will be photos, hot cocoa and treats.
The Winfield Historical Society & Museum is holding a Holiday Open House and Luminary Stroll from 5 to7 pm. Tour the current location and then stroll to the future home of the museum. Donations for the building renovation will be appreciated.

Sunday
2022-12-18
Everyone is invited to the Children’s Christmas Program at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant at 10 am.
The Mount Pleasant High School Winter concert will be held at 2 pm at the High School.
The Louisa County Sheriff and Columbus Junction Police were able to collect a ton of great toys with their Annual Toy Drive! Thank you to all who donated. Toys will be distributed today from 4-8pm at the Briggs Civic Center in Wapello! All Louisa County residents are eligible to receive toys.

Monday
2022-12-19
The Mount Pleasant Middle School Winter Concert will be held at 7 p at the High School.
The New London K thru 12 winter vocal music concert will be held in Lorber Gym at 5:30 pm. The winter band concert will follow at 7:10 pm in the auditorium.
Mount Pleasant Public Works will pick up Thursday’s garbage on Wednesday this week before Christmas due to the anticipated winter storm on Thursday.

Tuesday
2022-12-20
No Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Christian School until January 10th.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge, at 108 N. Saunders, is serving tacos from 5 to 7 pm.
Mount Pleasant Public Works will pick up Thursday’s garbage on Wednesday this week before Christmas due to the anticipated winter storm on Thursday.

Wednesday
2022-12-21 08:00 - 17:00
December 21st
Join CRC, artiste Cody Flietner, at Addington Place of Mount Pleasant as he leads his 5th painting lesson accompanied by wine & other beverages. They will provide the glasses, canvases, and paintbrushes as Cody guides you through the afternoon. To make a reservation, please call 319-385-7227. Free and open to the public from 3-4:15.
The Blue Christmas service at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant is tonight at 7:00.

Friday
2022-12-23
The Henry County Extension Office is closed today thru December 27 and again on January 2.
Due to the predicted inclement weather, the Area Recyclers manned recycling drop off location at 1000 W. Washington St. will be closed on Friday, 12/23. Regular hours of 830-3 Wednesdays and Fridays will resume next week.

Sunday
2022-12-25
The Congregation of First United Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant, invites you to join them on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. for a service of Carols and their stories. This will be a service of singing the traditional Christmas Carols and readings of the stories about their creation and brief biographies of the hymns’ authors and composers.

Monday
2022-12-26
In observance of Christmas Mount Pleasant City Hall is closed. The City offices will open December 27 at 8 am.
The Mount Pleasant Public Library is closed.
Mount Pleasant garbage collection is delayed one day this week.
These Henry County offices will be closed in observance of Christmas:
Assessor
Auditor
Recorder
Supervisors
Treasurer
Veterans Affairs
The Henry County Conservation office is closed. The office will open Tuesday at 11 am.

Tuesday
2022-12-27
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is on Christmas break so Taco Tuesday is suspended until January 10.
The Mount Pleasant Moose is serving tacos from 5 to 7 pm.
There will be a Veteran’s Breakfast at the Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge on West Saunders Street Wednesday, December 28 from 8:30 to 11:30 am. A free will donation will be accepted.

Wednesday
2022-12-28
There will be a Veteran’s Breakfast at the Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge on West Saunders Street Wednesday, December 28 from 8:30 to 11:30 am. A free will donation will be accepted.

Friday
2022-12-30
The Henry County Treasurer’s office will close at noon today for year-end balancing for transition to the newly elected treasurer. The office will be closed January 2 and open for business January 3 at 8 am.
The Mount Pleasant City offices are closed Monday, January 2 in observance of New Years. Trash pickup will be one day later next week.

Saturday
2022-12-31
The Mount Pleasant City offices are closed January 2 for New Years. Trash pickup is one day later next week.
The Henry County Treasurer’s office is closed January 2 and will open for business January 3 at 8 am.

Sunday
2023-01-01
The VFW Post in New London will open its’ bar at 10 for complimentary Tom & Jerrys. Corned beef and cabbage will be served at noon until gone. A free will donation will be accepted for Post upkeep and for New London High School scholarships. The public is welcome.
Mount Pleasant City offices are closed Monday, January 2 in observance of New Years. Trash pickup is one day later.
The Henry County Treasurer’s office is closed Monday, January 2 and will open for business January 3 at 8 am.

Monday
2023-01-02
Mount Pleasant City offices are closed today. Trash pickup is one day later.

Tuesday
2023-01-03
For vaccinations and immunizations at Henry County Public Health stop in Tuesdays from 9-11 or Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-4. This Thursday, January 5th the hours are extended to 1-6. If you have any questions call Public Health at 319-385-0779.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is still on Christmas Break so the first Taco Tuesday of the new year is January 10.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 N. Saunders Street.
Celebrate Recovery launches a weekly gathering on Tuesdays beginning at 6 pm with a meal. This will be held at 1101 North Lucas Street in Mount Pleasant, the new Mt. Pleasant location of The City of Foundation. Celebrate Recovery is open to anyone struggling with hurts, habits or hang-ups that are preventing you from living a life of freedom and joy.

Wednesday
2023-01-04
For vaccinations and immunizations at Henry County Public Health stop in Tuesdays from 9-11 or Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-4. This Thursday, January 5th the hours are extended to 1-6. If you have any questions call Public Health at 319-385-0779.

Thursday
2023-01-05
Free Christmas tree pickup for Mount Pleasant residents has been scheduled for the week of January 9 thru January 12 weather permitting. This will be done in conjunction with the regular trash pickup. If you don’t use the City’s trash collection service you may still put the your live tree on the curb. Please no plastic coverings, decorations or tinsel.

Friday
2023-01-06
The 10 am Friday Senior Coffee at the Mount Pleasant Public Library will resume in February.
Free Christmas tree pickup for Mount Pleasant residents has been scheduled for the week of January 9 thru January 12 weather permitting. This will be done in conjunction with the regular trash pickup. If you don’t use the City’s trash collection service you may still put the your live tree on the curb. Please no plastic coverings, decorations or tinsel.

Saturday
2023-01-07

Sunday
2023-01-08

Tuesday
2023-01-10
THE IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT INVITES YOU TO ITS RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE WEST BURLINGTON CITY HALL, COUNSEL CHAMBERS ROOM, LOCATED AT 122 BROADWAY STREET.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School will hold Taco Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 pm serving beef or chicken soft shell tacos, fried or not fried. Walking tacos are also available as well as chips and homemade salsa. Eat in or order for pick up at 319-385-8613.
Iowa Works Hire Talent Tuesday Job Fair at the National Guard Armory, 1010 S. Walnut St. from 9 a.m. – noon.
Another session of Celebrate Recovery will be held at 1101 North Lucas Street in Mount Pleasant. There will be a meal at 6 pm and the session starts at 6:30 pm. Childcare is provided. If you are struggling with hurts, habits or hang-ups that are preventing you from living a life of freedom and joy then Celebrate Recovery might be for you.

Wednesday
2023-01-11
The Mount Pleasant Chamber’s monthly networking event Alive After Five! will be held at Krusen Motors from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Chamber members, their employees and guests are encouraged to attend.

Thursday
2023-01-12
The Henry County Compensation Board will be meeting to determine the recommended increase of salaries for the Henry County Elected Officials for FY24 at 5:30 p.m. in 2nd Floor Conference Room at the Henry County Courthouse.

Friday
2023-01-13
The 10 am Friday Senior Coffee at the Mount Pleasant Public Library will resume in February.

Saturday
2023-01-14
Players Workshop will present a free workshop called “Costuming–From Conception to Stage” at the Workshop, 1431 Grove St., Burlington, running from 10:00 a.m. until noon. This is the beginning of a series of free stagecraft workshops planned for 2023, under the umbrella of “Coffee and Stagecraft.” No experience is needed—public welcome. For more information, text/call Merry Wiseman at 319-750-2957.
Monday January 16th – Friday January 20th. Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities will be doing some street repairs on the 100th block of S. Walnut from E. Monroe to Washington.
