Saturday
2023-03-18
The Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be held from 6:30 to 11 am at the Mount Pleasant First United Methodist Church. A free will donation will be asked to support the purchase of elementary school library books.
The Annual Mount Pleasant Christian School Auction will be held at the school on East Washington Street beginning at 9:02 am.
There will be a Grand Opening for the Mount Pleasant Childrens Discovery Center from 10 am to 1 pm. The Center is located on the east side of the Public Library/Civic Center building on East Monroe Street.
Henry County Conservation is hosting a program on Iowa rocks. From 10 am to 11:30 am come to the Nature Center at Oakland Mills for Iowa Rocks and Geode Cracking with Mike Messer. Find out about how Iowa was formed, what creatures live here long ago and learn more about cool rocks and fossils. This is a free program. Preregistration at mycountyparks.com is appreciated but not necessary.
The Oakville United Methodist Promise Circle will sponsor the 33rd annual taco supper from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Oakville Community Buiding. Serving homemade tacos, taco baskets, hamburgers, desserts and drinks for a free will donation.
The 7th Annual Mount Pleasant Panther Trap Team Banquet Fundraiser will be held at Airport Road Vineyard. The social hour begins at 5:30 pm and the dinner begins at 7 pm. There will be a silent auction, a live auction and raffles. Tickets are $25.
There will be a free will donation chili and salad supper at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall to raise money to help send boys to Iowa Hawkeye Boys State sponsored by American Legion Post #58. The public is invited. Serving is 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
The Salem Friends Church will host a Worshipful Concert at 7 pm featuring Annie Savage and Greg Blake. The program will include blue grass, gospel and Celtic music as well as standard hymns and much more.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presents the second Masterworks Series concerts at 7:30 pm at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. There are two performances on Sunday…2 pm at the Capital Theater in Burlington and 6:30 pm at the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel. Adult tickets are $20 and children thru age 22 are free.

Sunday
2023-03-19
The Mount Pleasant Community School District is celebrating Youth Art Month with a display of kindergarten thru 12 grade artwork at the Henry County Court House. The opening reception is today from noon to 2 pm. After today the display on all three floors of the building can be viewed until April 14 during the Court House regular business hours from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presents its second Masterworks Series Concert of their 72nd Season. Performances will held today at 2 pm at the Capital Theater in Burlington and again at 6:30 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium in Mount Pleasant. Adult tickets are $20. Children and students thru age 22 are free.

Tuesday
2023-03-21
Community members can join students at the Iowa Wesleyan Career Expo. Bring your resume and take advantage of this opportunity from 11 am to 2 pm to explore the jobs available with area businesses and companies. The Expo will be held in the Howe Student Activity Center’s Social Hall on campus.
BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES – OBJECT BIOGRAPHIES FROM THE HARLAN-LINCOLN HOUSE from 12 – 1 p.m. Spencer Barton (new director of the Harlan-Lincoln House) will present on the “lives lived” among three objects found in the Harlan-Lincoln House’s collection: an algebra book used by Abraham “Jack” Lincoln, grandson of Abraham Lincoln, the main stairway banister, and a pair of utensil urns. This event is free and open to the public.
It’s Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Christian School serving from 5 to 6:30 pm. Dine in or to-go. Call 319-385-8613 to order for pickup. 10 inch soft shell beef or chicken tacos. Fried or not fried. Walking tacos, chips and homemade salsa.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 North Saunders Street.
The Mount Pleasant Elementary Choral Festival will be held at 7 p at the High School.
April 1st is the deadline to submit a veteran’s name to be added to the Henry County Veterans Memorial prior to Memorial Day 2023. The deceased veteran must meet ONE of the following criteria: Have been born in Henry County, entered military service from Henry County, OR have lived in Henry County for at least ten years. Proof of military service documents MUST accompany the request. Applications are available at area funeral homes; at the Veterans Hall, 300 W Monroe St, Mt. Pleasant; Veterans Affairs, 106 E Clay St, Mt. Pleasant, or by calling 319-385-4983.

Thursday
2023-03-23
Addington Place in Mt. Pleasant is hosting another Lunch For A Cause. This lunch will raise funds for the National T.T.T Society Chapter A. From 11:30 AM to 1 PM Addington Place is fixing an open faced roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and a tangy lemon bar for carry out orders. The meal will be $7.00 per order and all proceeds earned will benefit the National TTT Society, Chapter A. There is a delivery option available on 4 or more group orders. To place your carry out order, please call 319-385-7227.
Iowa Wesleyan Students are hosting an event for people going into retirement or already 11:30am until 1:00 pm. The purpose of this lifestyle wellness fair is to showcase community resources that will improve and enhance the well being of retirment age individuals. It is located at Iowa Wesleyan University, in the social hall that is located in the Howe building.

Friday
2023-03-24
Today is the deadline to register for the March 27 Diabetes Group Class at HCHC in the diabetes education center. The class will be held from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. There is a fee that many insurance plans will cover. Call 319-385-6518 to register.
Mt. Pleasant PTA Trivia Night. The trivia questions have been customized for all ages – adults and kids alike! $20 gets you a team table! (up to 8 people)- comes with 2 mulligans and waters! Trivia Night will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Middle School in the cafeteria and will have games and activities in between rounds while judging takes place. Many opportunities for prizes! Doors open at 6:30 pm and trivia will begin at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased here- https://bit.ly/3Y9Bfmc Light concessions and bake sale items will be available to purchase. Any profit will be used to support the MPCPTA to help host more fun events like this!
Players Workshop presents Murder By The Book March 24, 25, 30 and 31, and April 1 at 7:30 pm. Also March 26 and April 2 at 2 pm. The Workshop is located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington.

Saturday
2023-03-25
Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant annual Community Easter Egg Hunt is postponed due to weather to Sunday, April 2nd from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM.
Central Lee Spring Craft/Vendor Show has over 50 booths of area creators attending ranging from woodworking to clothing, jewelry and coffee. Admission to this event is free. 9am-2pm at the Central Lee Highschool.
Daughters of the American Revolution James Harlan Chapter is celebrating 100 years with an open house at 1 p.m. and program starting at 1:30 at the Ashford Park Clubhouse, 1801 E. Ashford Ave. in Mount Pleasant. “Misbehaving” Women of the Progressive Era. Enjoy awards, displays, reminiscing, and light refreshments.
The New London Holiday Stroll committee is serving a soup supper beginning at 3:30 pm in the New London Community Building…chicken noodle, chili and ham and cheese soups are on the menue with a variety of desserts. Cost is $6 and will help fund the Annual Stroll.
Winfield Fire and Rescue Annual Pancake Supper will be held at the Winfield Fire Station from 5 to 7 pm. Serving pancakes, sausage patties and a drink for a free will donation.
The Annual New London Dollars for Scholars Auction will be held beginning at 5 pm in Charles Lorber Gym. The New London High School Food & Nutrition class will serve a free will donation meal. The auction starts at 6 6 pm.
New London V.F.W. Post 7641 Catfish & Chicken Dinner Saturday, March 11th, 2023 & Saturday, March 25th, 2023 5:00-7:00 p.m. Catfish $12.00 Per Person Chicken $8.00 Per Person Chicken All White $9.00 Per Person. Dinner Includes: Roll & Choice of 2 Sides. Sides: French Fries, Baked Beans & Coleslaw.
WACO Junior and Senior High School students present a unique production that includes three plays. The show begins at 7 pm with another presentation on March 26 at 2 pm at the Junior Senior Hi in Wayland. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Players Workshop presents Murder By The Book March tonight, March 30 and 31, and April 1 at 7:30 pm. Also March 26 and April 2 at 2 pm. The Workshop is located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington.

Sunday
2023-03-26
WACO Junior and Senior High School students present a unique production that includes three plays. The show begins at 2 pm at the Junior Senior Hi in Wayland. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Tuesday
2023-03-28
BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES – THE COLORS OF THE 19TH IOWA INFANTRY REGIMENT. 12-1 p.m. Learn about the colors of Company C of the 19th Iowa Infantry Regiment, the role of the color guard, their involvement in the Battle of Prairie Grove and the experimental archaeology work involved in remaking Company C’s colors and flagstaff. This event is free and open to the public. Howe Student Activity Center, Social Hall, Iowa Wesleyan University.
It’s Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Christian School serving from 5 to 6:30 pm. Dine in or to-go. Call 319-385-8613 to order for pickup. 10 inch soft shell beef or chicken tacos. Fried or not fried. Walking tacos, chips and homemade salsa.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 North Saunders Street.

Wednesday
2023-03-29
This is a reminder that the Iowa Statewide Tornado Drill will be held this Wednesday, March 29th, at 10:00 am. Please use this time to practice your family’s emergency plan in the case of a real event.

Thursday
2023-03-30
April 1 is the deadline to submit a veteran’s name, prior to Memorial Day 2023, for the Henry County Memorial. Applications are available at local funeral homes, the Veterans Hall, the Veterans Affairs office or by calling 319-385-4983.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is holding a fundraiser at the Mount Pleasant Pizza Hut. 20% of all deliver, dine-in and carryout orders will to the school towards the purchase of new security doors. Students will also be bussing tables during the evening dinner time.
Players Workshop presents Murder By The Book this evening, again March 31, and April 1 at 7:30 pm. Also, April 2 at 2 pm. The Workshop is located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington.
It’s a Wonderful Life! Cradle of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center invites you to their annual fundraising banquet at Faith Christian Outreach Church in Mount Pleasant. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and the program by guest speaker Dr. William Lile from 6-8:30 p.m. RSVP before March 31st. Call 319-986-5336 to RSVP and for more info.

Friday
2023-03-31
March 31
(revised) The Government Affairs Committee, Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance, will be hosting a Legislative Roundtable with Iowa State Representatives Taylor Collins and Jeff Shipley on Friday, March 31st at 8 AM. Chamber of Commerce members and the public are invited to join the conversation in the Mount Pleasant City Hall Council Chambers.
The Mount Pleasant Childcare Center invites you to their Spring Open House from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 304 West Washington Street. Parents and community members are invited to tour the Center, see the classrooms, meet the teachers, and learn more about the Mount Pleasant Childcare Center at their Spring Open House!
Players Workshop presents Murder By The Book this evening and April 1 at 7:30 pm. Also, April 2 at 2 pm. The Workshop is located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington.
April 1 is the deadline to submit a veteran’s name, prior to Memorial Day 2023, for the Henry County Memorial. Applications are available at local funeral homes, the Veterans Hall, the Veterans Affairs office or by calling 319-385-4983.

Saturday
2023-04-01
April Fools!
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Public Library Childrens Discovery Center is open for Saturday hours from 10 am to noon. The Center is located on the East side of the Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
Community Easter Egg Hunt postponed to April 8 beginning at 10 a.m. in Central Park. Age Groups 0-3, 4-6, 1st and 2nd grades, 3rd through 5th grades. Event hosted by City of Mount Pleasant, Hy-vee, Optimist club of Henry County, Hearth n Home Technologies, and Main Street Mount Pleasant.
This is the deadline to submit a veteran’s name, prior to Memorial Day 2023, for the Henry County Memorial. Applications are available at local funeral homes, the Veterans Hall, the Veterans Affairs office or by calling 319-385-4983.
West Point Fire & Rescue pork loin dinner to go! Just drive up to the fire station from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser for New London Girls Varsity Basketball Team with mile markers and water stations. FreeRefreshments for allparticipants after run/walk. In case of bad weather there will not be a rain date, pre-registration t-shirts will be available for pick up that day at the New London School Gym entrance. All run/walk fees will go to the New London Varsity Girls Basketball Team and will be considered a donation if it rains and run/walk is cancelled. *Dogs on leashes are welcome to participate.Sponsors can put their name or logo on the back of the shirts for $35 Logo, $25 Name Call Terri 319-931-3199.
Following a day of rehearsals there will be a middle school honor band concert at the Mount Pleasant High School at 4 pm.
Players Workshop presents Murder By The Book this evening at 7:30 pm and April 2 at 2 pm. The Workshop is located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington.
Easter Bake Sale at Arbor Court. Purchase some sweet treats and pick out an Easter egg for a chance to win a prize. All proceeds benefit the activity department to provide entertainment and supplies for activities. 2pm to 4pm or until they run out at Arbor Court, 701 East Mapleleaf Drive, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

Sunday
2023-04-02
TWIN LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITY BRUNCH 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. a FREE WILL DONATION WILL BE ASKED.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Players Workshop presents Murder By The Book at 2 pm. The Workshop is located at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington.
The Addington Place Mt. Pleasant Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held from noon to 1 pm. Ages 12 and under are invited to participate.
Players Workshop in Burlington is holding open auditions for Ripcord, a comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, this evening and April 3 at 6 pm at the Workshop , 1431 Grove Street. Parts are available for two women ages 50 to 80 years of age and three men and one women ages 30 to 45.
The stop light located at Marion and W. Washington Street in Mount Pleasant will be changing to a stoplight. Effective on Tuesday, April 4th.

Monday
2023-04-03
Players Workshop in Burlington is holding open auditions for Ripcord, a comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, at 6 pm at the Workshop , 1431 Grove Street. Parts are available for two women ages 50 to 80 years of age and three men and one women ages 30 to 45.
The stop light located at Marion and W. Washington Street in Mount Pleasant will be changing to a stoplight effective on Tuesday, April 4th.

Tuesday
2023-04-04
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Education team is hosting an Energy Bite Make and Take class from 1 to 2 pm in the HCHC Health Education Center. There is no fee. Call 319-385-6518 to register.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is on spring break this week so Taco Tuesday resumes April 11.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 N Saunders in Mount Pleasant.
The stop light located at Marion and W. Washington Street in Mount Pleasant will be changing to a stoplight. Effective, today, Tuesday, April 4th.

Friday
2023-04-07
Retirement Open House for Dolores “DP” Graf Poulter Wilson, Ph. D. Friday, April 14th. 60 years at Iowa Wesleyan University in the Social Hall at Howe Student Activity Center from 5-7 p.m. Program to begin at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by April 7th to diane. davis@iw.edu.
The Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall will not be open for dinner in observance of Good Friday.
The Henry County Extension Office is closed today.
The Mount Pleasant City office is closed today.

Saturday
2023-04-08
The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative forum from 7:30 to 9:00 AM at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. Elected officials invited to attend include Iowa Senate District 41 Representative Adrian Dickey, House District 88 Representative Helena Hayes, and House District 87 Representative Jeff Shipley. This event will be free and open to the public.
Easter Craft & Vendor show on April 8, 2023 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. located at the Moose Lodge in Mount Pleasant, IA! Many local crafters and vendors will be present at this event! Entry to shop is FREE as always! Come out and show all these fabulous small businesses!
Mt. Pleasant Fire Department is hosting it’s annual pancake breakfast Saturday, April 8th from 6:00AM to 10:00AM at the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department. 204 South Jackson. We will be serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and milk. This year there will be a silent auction for a Traeger pellet grill. Proceeds will be going towards electric vehicle safety equipment. Cost is free will donation.
Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone is holding a craft and bake sale from 8 am to 2 pm at Kramers Gas and Grocery in Salem. There will also be Easter Baskets for sale.
Community Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 10 a.m. in Central Park. Age Groups 0-3, 4-6, 1st and 2nd grades, 3rd through 5th grades. Event hosted by City of Mount Pleasant, Hy-vee, Optimist club of Henry County, Hearth n Home Technologies, and Main Street Mount Pleasant.
Faith Christian Outreach Church is holding an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 at the Church on East Washington Street in Mount Pleasant and at the location in Fairfield. This is for ages zero to 6th grade. There will be lots of eggs to find and some special prizes.
Des Moines County Conservation will be hosting a Spring Scavenger Hunt from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This event will take place at Starr’s Cave Park and Preserve. Participants will be given a list of items to find throughout the park. There is no fee or registration required for this event, just come to the nature center to receive your list. Please dress for the weather and look at the Starr’s Cave Nature Center Facebook page
for event changes and cancellations or call Starr’s Cave Nature Center at (319)753-5808.

Tuesday
2023-04-11
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from noon to 2 pm. The entrance is on the east side of the Public Library/Civic Center on east Monroe Street.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is serving tacos from 5 to 6:30 pm…dine-in or to go. Call 319-385-8613 for pickup.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. The lodge is located at 108 N. Saunders Street.
The Houghton Knights of Columbus roadside clean up crew will meet at the Knights of Columbus hall at 5:30PM. This is for the clean up on Highway 16 East of Houghton to 218.
The Mount Pleasant Salem Elementary Concert will be held at 7 pm at Van Allen Elementary.
Today is the deadline to register for the HCHC Diabetes Education Annual Review Course that will be held April 13 from 1 to 3 pm. Call 319-385-6518.

April 12
2023-04-12
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mount Pleasant Childcare Center Open House has been rescheduled for this evening from 6-7:30 p.m. The Center is located at the corner of West Washington and South White Streets.

Thursday
2023-04-13
There is another Hike A Park event at 3 pm at Shimek Forest in Lee County. Meet at 3 pm in the Black Oak Lake parking lot. This is free and no registration is required. A park naturalist will lead the hike that is between one and four miles. You may leave the hike at any time.

Olson Powell Memorial Chapel presents a “Recipe for Healing.” This is a free two part workshop that will provide a better understanding of grief, provide suggestions for navigating your own grief and tools to help others who may be grieving. This will be held tonight and April 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Olson Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mount Pleasant.

Van Allen all school music concert in the Van Allen gym. Kindergarten, first and second graders perform at 6:30 pm 6:30 PM, and 3rd, fourth and fifth graders perform at 7:15 PM.

Friday
2023-04-14
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from 10 am to noon. The Center is located on the east side of the Public Library/Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
Retirement Open House for Dolores “DP” Graf Poulter Wilson, Ph. D. Friday, April 14th. 60 years at Iowa Wesleyan University in the Social Hall at Howe Student Activity Center from 5-7 p.m. Program to begin at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by April 7th to diane. davis@iw.edu.
The Mount Pleasant High School Drama Department presents “Clue” tonite and April 15 at 7 pm and April 16 at 2 pm at the Heatilator Center, 307 E. Monroe Street. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Presbyterian Women Spring Rummage & Bake Sale today from noon to 6pm and tomorrow from 8am to 1pm. Held at the First Presbyterian Church at 902 S. Walnut in Mt. Pleasant. All items are 50 cents, unless marked. $2 a bag sale on Saturday from 11am to 1pm.

Saturday
2023-04-15
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The 2023 Lockridge Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Lockridge Ball Field on April 15th, 2023 starting promptly at 10 A.M. Ages 1-12 are invited to attend.
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from 10 am to 12 pm. The Center is located on the east side of the Public Library/Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
Players Workshop invites you to enter the world of the “prop master” in the fourth of its free, informational “Coffee and Stagecraft” from 10:00 a.m. until noon, at the Workshop at 1431 Grove St., Burlington. Meet in the lobby for a cup of coffee and learn how responsibility for props, items used on stage to both enhance an actor’s ability to tell the story and to make the setting more realistic, is a much harder job than it first appears to be. No pre-registration is required.
Donnellson Vision presents Afternoon Bingo in the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room from 1-4 p.m. 2 cards for $5, $1 for additional cards up to 6 cards. Great prizes, popcorn and pop available to purchase, and fun for all! Proceeds will go towards the Tunnel to Towers Run.
There will be a MOPS-Winfield Food Bank Fundraiser to benefit the remodeling and updating of the former Winfield Beacon Building to used for the new Winfield Food Pantry.- The fundraiser will be held at the Winfield Vets Building from 5 to 7 pm. Take-outs are available. Menu includes hot chicken sandwiches beefburgergers, homemade salads, homemade desserts, drink. A free-will offering will be accepted.
Presbyterian Women Spring Rummage & Bake Sale today from 8am to 1pm. Held at the First Presbyterian Church at 902 S. Walnut in Mt. Pleasant. All items are 50 cents, unless marked. $2 a bag sale on Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
The Mount Pleasant High School Drama Department presents “Clue” tonite at 7 pm and April 16 at 2 pm at the Heatilator Center, 307 E. Monroe Street. Tickets are $10 at the door.
It’s Prom Night for New London and Fairfield High Schools! At New London the Post Prom Committee will be holding at pie auction fundraiser at 4:30 pm before the start of the Promenade that starts at 5 pm in the gym.

Sunday
2023-04-16
The Mount Pleasant High School Drama Department presents, “Clue” at 2 pm at the Heatilator Center, 307 E. Monroe Street. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Come for fellowship 6 p.m. at Wellspring E-Free Church. A powerpoint Holy Land Presentation on their recent trip to Israel will be given by Vic and Linda Kruse of Salem along with Bob and Susan Kerr of Warsaw, Ill. Breathtaking pictures, explanations, and answering questions for 40-45 minutes. Everyone is invited to attend and refreshments will be served afterward.

Monday
2023-04-17
The Harlan School spring concert will be held at the Mount Pleasant Community High School. Kindergarten thru second graders perform at 6:30 pm. The third thru fifth graders perform at 7:30 pm.

Tuesday
2023-04-18
The Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 18th at 3.30. At the USDA Office, 709 S. Iris Street, Mt Pleasant. Tentative agenda items include approve minutes, watershed report, REAP Forestry & cost share payments and other district business. Those needing special accommodations should call the office @ 319-385-2824 ext. 3.
It’s Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Christian School on East Washington Street. Serving from 5 to 6:30 pm. Dine in or carry out. Call 319-385-8613 to order for pickup.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 North Saunders Street in Mount Pleasant.

Wednesday
2023-04-19
The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will hold its April meeting on Wednesday the 19th at 1:00 PM at the Henry Co courthouse. The public is invited to attend.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mount Pleasant Childrens Discovery Center is open today from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The entrance to the Center is located on the East Side of the Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.

Thursday
2023-04-20
The Lincoln School Elementary spring concert will be held at the Mount Pleasant High School. Grades kindergarten thru second grade perform at 6:30 pm and the third thru fifth graders perform at 7:30 pm.
Big Creek Tractor Club has a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Open Bible Church in Mount Pleasant.

Friday
2023-04-21
Monthly Veteran’s breakfast at the Moose Lodge in Mount Pleasant. Third Friday of the month, the time for gathering is 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Speakers will be present at each breakfast.

Saturday
2023-04-22
This is Earth Day
Spring Clean up is taking place in Houghton. Appliances, tv’s and large items need to be on your curb by 7 am for pick up. E waste and hazardous waste can be taken to the Houghton City Hall/Fire Station between 8 am and 9:30 am.
Washington County 4-H will host a Pancakes & More Breakfast Fundraiser at the Washington County Fairgrounds in the basement of Dallmeyer Hall. All proceeds will go towards the 4-H enrollment fees for Washington County 4-Hers. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and a drink. Free will donation. Dine in, drive up or carry out available. The breakfast is held in conjunction with an IJBBA Open Cattle Show sponsored by Washington County 4-H County Council and Washington County Fair Association that starts at 11 a.m which is open to the public to watch for free. There will be two show rings offering exhibitors two chances to show and compete. There is also a 4-H Horse Hitch Clinic running at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the horse arena open to the public to watch.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Second Annual “Walk for Nohema” will take place in Chautauqua (shuh-talk-wuh) Park in Fairfield from 10 am to noon. A silent auctionw ill be held at 11:45 am. This coincides with the Trojan Athletic Boosters’ fundraiser clothing sale at the Fairfield High School from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Des Moines County Master Gardeners are hosting a free Spring Wildflower Walk from 1 to 4 pm at Starr’s Cave Nature Center and at the prairie classroom at Aldo Leopold Middle School.
The Ultimate Warrior Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. in the WACO High School gymnasium. Come for an evening of entertainment as some of WACO’s finest young men represent school activities in categories of teamwear, talent, and style & wit. During intermission, there will also be a chance for the audience to vote with cash donations for the “people’s choice” pageant contestant. Admission is $5 per person. All funds raised support WACO activities. Do you like dessert? Do you want to support students in WACO HS Extracurricular Activities? Come to the Ultimate Warrior Pageant this Saturday. Bidding begins before the show and concludes at the end of intermission. Winners will be announced before the end of the show. Desserts can be taken home with winners that night!
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presents its’ third and final Masterworks Series Concert of the 72nd Season. Concerts will be held this evening at 7:30 pm at Burlington’s Capital Theater and Sunday at 2 pm at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, wrapping up Sunday at 6:30 pm at the Iowa Wesleyan Chapel in Mount Pleasant.
The 5th Annual Bonaparte Music Bonanza will be held at the Bonaparte School. Doors open at 5:30 pm for the soup supper. The Show starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door. Age 5 years and under free. No advance sales or reserve seating.
This is Prom Night for Mount Pleasant Christian School, Mediapolis, Van Buren County Community and Winfield Mt.Union!
The Annual Mount Pleasant City Spring Clean Up will take place the week of April 24. Pickup will take place on the same day as the normal city pick up for your neighborhood. You don’t have to utilize the city system in order to put items on the curb for the spring clean up but the items will need the city’s green stickers.

Sunday
2023-04-23
The 2023 Pleasant Point Cemetery Association Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Pleasant Point Church located across from the Pleasant Point Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, IA
