Community Events

  • Thursday

    ImpactLife will host a blood drive at WACO High School on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The blood drive will take place in the library at WACO High School, located at 706 North Pearl Street in Wayland. Community members are encouraged to donate and help support the ongoing need for blood […]

  • Friday

    The Mt. Pleasant Children's Discovery Center is open from 12pm - 2pm at 307 E. Monroe Street next to the Mt. Pleasant Public Library!  There is something to discover for children of all ages. The Player's Workshop and the Capitol Theatre, 211 North 3rd St. in Burlington presents "The Mountaintop", a reimagination of Martin Luther […]

  • Saturday

    The Mt. Pleasant Veteran's Hall, 300 W. Monroe Street is holding their annual Wild Game Feast fundraiser starting at 6pm tonight!  Tickets are $15 and all are welcome to sample alligator, buffalo, elk, deer, rabbit, pheasant and more!  The Welcome Home Center invites all to an Italian Heritage Celebration at 5pm at the Belle Center, […]

  • Sunday

    The Houghton & Ft. Madison Knights of Columbus Councils are holding a Free Throw Championship at 1:00pm at the West Point Elementary School Gym.  The competition is open to all area boys and girls aged 9-14 with registration beginning at 12:30pm  Contestants can pre-register and email entry forms to houghtonkofc@gmail.com.  A parent or guardian signature is […]

  • Monday

    A week from tonight, The SCC Blackhawks men's basketball team invite you their "Pack the Gym in Pink" game starting at 7pm to support Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.  The game is on February 9th at SCC Loren Walker Arena and T-Shirt are for sale now for $22.  Stop by the SCC Athletic Office or the […]

  • Tuesday

    Today is curbside recycling pickup day for residents in Mount Pleasant who live north of Washington Street. Residents are reminded to set their green recycling bins at the curb for collection. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, plastic containers, metal cans, and glass. A green recycling bin is required to participate in curbside pickup and can […]

  • Wednesday

    GriefShare meets Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at New London Christian Church, located at 2770 New London Road in New London. GriefShare is a support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one and offers a safe, welcoming space to connect with others who understand the pain and isolation that often comes […]

  • Thursday

    Today is curbside recycling pickup day for residents in Mount Pleasant who live south of Washington Street. Residents are reminded to set their green recycling bins at the curb for collection. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, plastic containers, metal cans, and glass. A green recycling bin is required to participate in curbside pickup and can […]