Wednesday
2025-11-05
“Operation Front Porch” organizational meeting will be held from 6p-8p at the Mt. Pleasant Veteran’s Hall, 300 W. Monroe Street. Learn how you can help support the families of deployed military. For more information, or if you cannot attend the meeting, email Robin Daniel at forthetroops67@gamil.com or call Angie Walderbach at 319-931-7434. Their Facebook page is “Operation Front Porch”.
Tri-T Chapter DD is holding a Winter Coat Drive through this Friday, November 7th! Please consider donating new or gently used coats, hats, mittens or gloves! Convenient drop-off locations for these items include the Hy Vee Food Store on Washington Street, the Coffee Depot at 402 N. Adams Street in Mt. Pleasant, and the Old Threshers Reunion business office at McMillan Park.

Thursday
2025-11-06
The Henry County Health Center Gift Shop at 407 S. White Street in Mt. Pleasant features a 25% off one regular-priced item for their “First Thursday of the Month” Sale! Hours are 9am – 3pm and you can pick up some Shut Your Piehole Cheesecakes while supplies last! (Flowers, Food, Cards, Stamps, Books not eligible for this sale.)
The Mt. Pleasant Community High School Guidance Counseling Office has scheduled two sessions for students: it is FAFSA Night from 5pm – 6:30pm. Students can receive help applying for FAFSA. At 6:30pm, an SCC College Class Meeting is scheduled. High School students have an opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. Parents/Guardians are required to attend the session regarding SCC classes. Both sessions will be held in the Media Center, 2104 S. Grand Avenue.
The Olds United Church of Christ Harvest Supper starts at 5:30pm! The meal, a turkey & dressing with all the sides, is take-out only. The Harvest Supper is a free will donation meal with all proceeds going toward mission work. The Olds United Church of Christ is located at 102 W. 2nd Street in Olds, Iowa!

Friday
2025-11-07
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 307 E. Monroe Street, is open from 10am – 12pm! There is something to discover for children of all ages and it would be a great time to check out a book from the library. The Children’s Discovery Center is also open on Monday from 12pm – 2pm.
Tri-T Chapter DD is holding a Winter Coat Drive and today is the last day! Please consider donating new or gently used coats, hats, mittens or gloves! Convenient drop-off locations for these items include the Hy Vee Food Store on Washington Street, the Coffee Depot at 402 N. Adams Street in Mt. Pleasant, and the Old Threshers Reunion business office at McMillan Park.
Let the KC’s do the cooking tonight at the Houghton Knights of Columbus Fish Fry from 5pm – 7:30pm! Enjoy catfish, fish fillets, or jumbo shrimp dinners with two sides at the KC Hall in Houghton! For Carryout, please call 319-469-2641
The Faith Lutheran Church, 910 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant is hosting a Beef and Noodle dinner at 5:30pm on Sunday, November 9th and reservations are required – today is the last day! The meal is free for one veteran and one guest. Please call the church with your reservation at 319-385-8427. You can leave a message.
Friends of HCHC Annual Soup Supper – Friday, November 7th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church – 807 E Mapleleaf Dr Mt. Pleasant. Enjoy 4 kinds of homemade soups and chili – try your favorite or sample a flight of three! Top it off with your choice of bread, relishes and a delicious dessert, all for a free-will donation.
Fill your bowl for a great cause! Support the Friends of HCHC Healthcare Scholarship fund on Friday, November 7th from 4:30-7:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant.

Jingle, Jingle Mix & Mingle in Mt. Pleasant for a Holiday Open House! Downtown Mt. Pleasant businesses will be decked out in holiday décor and filled with new festive merchandise, gift ideas, and holiday cheer!
Enjoy:• Beautifully decorated storefronts and twinkling lights• Holiday treats and in-store specials• Sneak peeks of this season’s must-have gifts• Friendly faces and hometown hospitality
This event is the official start to the Christmas season in Mount Pleasant — a perfect time to shop small, support local, and find something special for everyone on your list!

The Mount Pleasant High School Drama Department Presents: RADIUM GIRLS with shows today, tomorrow, and Sunday. In the 1920s, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Tickets are $10 per person at the Heatilator Performing Arts Center, 307 E. Monroe Street. SHOWTIMES ARE:

Friday – 7pm
Saturday – 7pm
Sunday – 2pm

Saturday
2025-11-08
The Mt. Pleasant Winter Market is open from 9am – 12pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut Street! You will find crafts, baked goods, gift ideas, and new items are added each week! Shop the Winter Market in Mt. Pleasant every Saturday morning through December 13th!
Jingle, Jingle Mix & Mingle in Mt. Pleasant for a Holiday Open House! Downtown Mt. Pleasant businesses will be decked out in holiday décor and filled with new festive merchandise, gift ideas, and holiday cheer!
Enjoy:• Beautifully decorated storefronts and twinkling lights• Holiday treats and in-store specials• Sneak peeks of this season’s must-have gifts• Friendly faces and hometown hospitality
This event is the official start to the Christmas season in Mount Pleasant — a perfect time to shop small, support local, and find something special for everyone on your list!
The Lockridge Veterans Association invites all to a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Lockridge Community Center! Breakfast will be served, and the event schedule is as follows:

7:45am – Veterans Day Guests meet at the Community Center
8am – Raising of the Flag at the Cemetery
Breakfast at the Community Center
8:45am Veteran’s Day Program including updates to the local Veterans Memorial and POW/MIA Recognition

The Honor Guard will fire a volley of rifles, TAPS, and a final prayer will conclude the ceremony.
New London VFW Post 7641 features their Catfish & Chicken Dinner from 5pm – 7pm! A catfish dinner is $13, and a chicken dinner is $9. Your dinner includes a roll and choice of 2 sides: french fries, baked beans, & coleslaw!
The Mount Pleasant High School Drama Department Presents: RADIUM GIRLS with shows today and Sunday. In the 1920s, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Tickets are $10 per person at the Heatilator Performing Arts Center, 307 E. Monroe Street. SHOWTIMES ARE tonight at 7pm and a matinee at 2pm on Sunday afternoon!

Danville CSD Pancake Breakfast: During REC league Basketball Tournament In the High School Commons All proceeds from the breakfast will go to our
Danville Speech Teams. 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m for a delicious free will donation pancake breakfast! Menu includes: pancakes Sausage, Milk or Juice, & Coffee.

Sunday
2025-11-09
The Swedesburg Evangelical Churchmen are hosting a pancake breakfast from 7am – 9:30am at the Parish Hall, 201 Academy Avenue! The Menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, and coffee. The breakfast is a free-will offering to support local efforts to help alleviate world hunger through “Growing HOPE Globally”.
New London’s VFW Post 7641 Auxiliary is hosting their annual Brunch to honor area Veterans. The brunch is from 10:30am – 1pm at 802 E. McKinley in New London. Enjoy biscuits & gravy, egg casseroles, grilled pork tenderloin, cheesy potatoes, coffee cakes, treats, fruit, and more! This meal is a free will donation with all proceeds going to the Blue Star Mother’s Organization for postage to ship Christmas Care packages to deployed Iowa military. A salute to Veterans Program will begin at 12pm and is presented by VFW Post 7641 and the Auxiliary.
The Mount Pleasant High School Drama Department Presents: RADIUM GIRLS with a matinee at 2pm. In the 1920s, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Tickets are $10 per person at the Heatilator Performing Arts Center, 307 E. Monroe Street.

Monday
2025-11-10, 2025-11-17, 2025-11-24
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 307 E. Monroe Street, is open from 12pm – 2pm! There is something to discover for children of all ages and it would be a great time to check out a book from the library. The Children’s Discovery Center is also open on Friday from 10am – 12pm!

Tuesday
2025-11-11
The 2025 Henry County Veterans Day Observance will begin at 10:30am in the community room of the Veterans Hall, 300 W. Monroe St. in Mt. Pleasant. Parking for this event is available on all four sides of the building and the schedule includes:

Invocation and Benediction
Mt. Pleasant High School Chamber Choir – patriotic musical selections
Veterans of Foreign Wars & American Legions represented in Henry County will share remarks.
11am – Henry County Honor Guard will perform the 3-volley salute & TAPS will be played.

Wednesday
2025-11-12
Join in a community Thanksgiving Dinner from 11am – 1pm at the church, 309 N. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday, November 27th! This dinner is open to all and will include a turkey or ham meal with all the Thanksgiving dinner fixings! Reservations are not required; however, how many people to prepare for is helpful so there is enough food. Please contact the church by November 15th at 319-385-1740 to let Karen know if you need a meal delivered, you will be picking up a meal, or if you are attending in person.

Friday
2025-11-14
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 307 E. Monroe Street, is open from 10am – 12pm! There is something to discover for children of all ages. The Children’s Discovery Center is also open on Saturday from 10am – 12pm!
All God’s Creatures is hosting Bingo and a Soup Supper, bingo, & silent auction starting at 5:30pm at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant! This is a free will donation event to support the animals and care at All God’s Creatures:

5:30pm Soup Supper serving begins
6:30pm Bingo!
8:00pm Silent Auction ends

Danville Community School District presents the musical “Big Fish” at the Danville High School! Show times are 7pm tonight and at 1pm on Saturday! Join the adventure and get lost in the story!

Saturday
2025-11-15
The Mt. Pleasant Winter Market is the place to start your holiday shopping! The Winter Market is open from 9am – 12pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut Street! You will find crafts, baked goods, gift ideas, and new items are added each week! Shop the Winter Market in Mt. Pleasant every Saturday morning through December 13th!
The Oakland Mills Nature Center is proud to invite all to the Grand Opening of the StoryWalk at 10am at the Nature Center! Listen to and enjoy a story as you and your family stroll through the Oakland Mills Nature Center! Snacks and drinks will be available.
Sunrise Terrace Craft & Bake Sale: Saturday, Nov 15th – 9:00 to 1:00 Sunrise Terrace 706 W Central, Winfield, Huge Bake Sale! Pies-Cinnamon Rolls-Candies-Cookies-Party Mix-Breads-Etc 25+ Vendors! Onion Shoppe Food Truck, Come and check out all the wares and get started on your holiday shopping!
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 307 E. Monroe Street, is open from 10am – 12pm! There is something to discover for all ages at the Discovery Center, also open on Monday from 12pm – 2pm!
The Mt. Pleasant Vets Hall features a Chili Cook-Off from 5p – 7p at the Vets Hall, 300 W. Monroe Street. This is the 2nd annual “Thank You is Not Enough” chili cook-off, and prizes will be awarded for Best Traditional Chili! Entry to try the chili is $10 per person with under 10 years of age for $5!
Danville Community School District presents the musical “Big Fish” at the Danville High School! Show time is at 1pm! Join the adventure and get lost in the story!
The Danville Booster Club is hosting a Harvest Moon Run! Gates open at 4pm, Races start at 5pm at the Danville Community School, 419 S Main St, Danville. There is a kids race & a 5k. contact danvilleboosters@gmail.com for information.

Tuesday
2025-11-18
Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today from 9-11am. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions.
It’s always Taco Tuesday at The Moose Lodge. Serving tacos, walking tacos & taco salads from 5:00 – 7:00. Toppings include cheese, lettuce, sour creme, salsa, Jalapenos peppers, onions, tomatoes, chips on walking tacos & then for another $1 you can have extra meat. You select what you want. For to go orders, call 319-385-3526.
Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School from 5pm – 6:30pm, 1505 E. Washington Street! The Christian School is featuring homemade tortilla shells and homemade corn chips to smother in homemade salsa! Soft serve ice cream is also on the menu! Dine in or Carry Out: 319-385-8613! Taco Tuesday is held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School.

Friday
2025-11-21
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 307 E. Monroe Street is open from 10am – 12pm! There is something to discover for children of all ages. The Children’s Discovery Center is also open on Monday from 12pm – 2pm.

Saturday
2025-11-22
Help to Others (H2O) invites all to their Holiday Craft & Vendor Show and a delicious Luncheon from 9am – 1pm! This fun, holiday event is held in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street. Lots of vendors will be set up and you can get started on Christmas shopping! Lunch includes cinnamon rolls, hot turkey or hot chicken sandwiches, soups, chili, and bread pudding! Santa will be there!
The Mt. Pleasant Winter Market is open from 9am – 12pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut Street! You will find crafts, baked goods, gift ideas, and new items are added each week! Shop the Winter Market in Mt. Pleasant every Saturday morning through December 13th!
New London VFW Post 7641 features their Catfish & Chicken Dinner from 5pm – 7pm! A catfish dinner is $13, and a chicken dinner is $9. Your dinner includes a roll and choice of 2 sides: french fries, baked beans, & coleslaw!
The Mt. Pleasant Festival of Lights, south of town at the Old Thresher’s Campgrounds is a two-mile drive-thru holiday light park! But first, all are invited to the Holiday Light Stroll tonight and tomorrow night from 5:30pm – 8pm! Walk through Holiday Magic and see over 180 displays up close for just $5/person – ages 4 and under are free. No Vehicles! Visit Oldthreshers.com for more information!

Sunday
2025-11-23
The Mt. Pleasant Festival of Lights, south of town at the Old Thresher’s Campgrounds is a two-mile drive-thru holiday light park! But first, all are invited to the Holiday Light Stroll from 5:30pm – 8pm! Walk through Holiday Magic and see over 180 displays up close for just $5/person – ages 4 and under are free. No Vehicles! Visit Oldthreshers.com for more information!
Danville area churches invite everyone to the annual Danville Community Thanksgiving Service at 6:30pm! The host church this year is Danville Methodist Church at 201 S. Main Street in Danville. Carl Vass of the Danville Congregational UCC Church will deliver the message and the choir will perform. A special offering will go towards the Danville Food Outreach which provides Thanksgiving bags to area residents, and Christmas vacation food bags to Danville school families.

Wednesday
2025-11-26
KILJ Radio is teaming up with Pilot Grove Savings Bank for the Community Thanksgiving Meal Pie Deposit! We are collecting your pies from 2pm – 4pm at the Pilot Grove Savings Bank downtown Mt. Pleasant location! Donate your favorite or specialty pie and make the Community Thanksgiving meal that much sweeter! KILJ will be broadcasting live – we will see you there!

Thursday
2025-11-27
Join in a community Thanksgiving Dinner from 11am – 1pm at the church, 309 N. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant. This dinner is open to all and will include a turkey or ham meal with all the Thanksgiving dinner fixings! Reservations are not required.

Saturday
2025-11-29
The Mt. Pleasant Winter Market is the perfect place to start holiday shopping or find fun treats! The Winter Market is open from 9am – 12pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut Street! You will find crafts, baked goods, gift ideas, and new items are added each week! Shop the Winter Market in Mt. Pleasant every Saturday morning through December 13th!

Saturday
2025-12-06
Shop for unique and fun holiday gifts and decor at the Mt. Pleasant Winter Market, open from 9am – 12pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut Street! You will find crafts, baked goods, gift ideas, and new items are added each week! Shop the Winter Market in Mt. Pleasant today and Saturday, December 13th!

Saturday
2025-12-13
Today is the last day of the Mt. Pleasant Winter Market, open 9am – 12pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut Street! Pick up some unique holiday gifts, crafts, baked goods, and decorations! Celebrate the holiday season at the Mt. Pleasant Winter Market!
The Open Bible Church Annual Cookie Walk is from 8am – 12pm! Start building your dessert trays for the holidays and there is so much to choose from! The Open Bible Church at 306 N. Cherry Street in Mt. Pleasant. All proceeds from the cookie walk will fund local, national, and international missions.

Sunday
2025-12-14
The Danville Christmas Walk Vendor Show from NOON – 6pm in the Danville High School Gym is packed full of crafts, gifts, decor, goodies and more! Join in an afternoon full of holiday spirit and community fun in Danville!
