Sunday

November 6 Daylight Savings Time has ended. We are back on Standard Time. Winfield Twin Lakes Community Brunch from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. All are welcome.  A Free Will offering will be asked. Winfield Historical Society presents, "Vintage Toys Remembering When" at 2 pm at the Winfield Veterans Building. Please bring a favorite toy […]

Monday

November 7 Tickets go on sale today at 9 am for the Swedish Smorgasbord that will be held at the Swedesburg Lutheran Church on December 1. Purchase tickets at the Parish Hall, 201 Academy Avenue in Swedesburg.

Tuesday

November 8  Election Day. Henry County polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. KILJ and Two Rivers Bank will have results from the midterm voting. The Moose Lodge of Mount Pleasant, 108 N. Saunders Street, serves tacos on Tuesday nights from 5 to 7 pm. The Mount Pleasant Christian School hosts Taco Tuesday […]

Wednesday

November 9 The Henry County Engineer's office announces a road closure beginning today.  Old Highway 34 will be closed between Henry Jefferson Avenue going east to Benton Avenue for about 3 weeks. Southeastern Community College offers free help with completing the FAFSA form from 3 to 6 pm on both the West Burlington and Keokuk […]

Thursday

November 10 The Henry County Health Center Finance Division team is hosting a Spagetti Supper from 5 to & 7 pm at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant. Take out is available.  Free will donation and all proceeds will benefit Florida hospital employees impacted by Hurricane Ian.  

Friday

November 11 The Mount Pleasant Police Department business office is closed for Veteran's Day. The Henry County Court House is closed for Veterans Day. HyVee is honoring Veterans by offering a free breakfast to all vets and active duty military members.  A buffet style breakfast will be available. The New London High School is hosting […]

Saturday

November 12 The Lockridge Veterans Association and the City of Lockridge will host a brief Veterans Day Celebration.  The will not be a service at the cemetery.  At 8:30 am the public is invited to meet at the community center for fellowship, coffee, tea, juice and pastries.  There will then be a program at 9 […]

Sunday

November 13 The Hillsboro Christian Church is having a Veterans Day Meal Sunday, November 13th. This is at 12pm at the Hillsboro Iowa Community Center.  Everyone is invited and a freewill donation will go to the Veterans Freedom Center in Dubuque, Iowa. The New London VFW 7641 Auxiliary is hosting a Veteran's Brunch, from 10am-1pm at […]

Saturday

December 10 Support Chief Rich Cooley in his need of a liver transplant. 3-7 p.m. auction donations can be left at the Morning Sun Library or City Hall. Cash donations can be left at MSB. Raffle starts at 3, Silent Auction at 3, and live auction at 6. Free will donation meal; pulled pork and […]

Tuesday

November 15 The Henry County Pleasant Grove Cemetery annual meeting will be held at 7 pm at the Danville Station Library, 102 North Main Street in Danville.  All cemetery lot owners are invited to attend.

Wednesday

November 16 The community is invited to attend the Iowa Wesleyan University International Fair from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Howe Student Activity Center Social Hall.  Enjoy traditional snacks and souvenirs from 39 countries and learn about the cultural diversity at IW. Veteran's free will donation breakfast at The Moose Lodge Breakfast will be […]

Thursday

November 17 Join Addington Place of Mount Pleasant for the 6th and final Lunch For A Cause of 2022 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Serving Turkey Tetrazzini, Garlic Bread, Green Peas, and an Apple Turnover via carry out order or delivery. The meal will be $7.00 per order and all proceeds earned will benefit […]