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Sunday
2022-06-05
June 5
Families – join Healthy Henry County for fun, games, and learning as you walk a loop around the park. Start by the tennis courts! Some of the stations include boat safety, bike safety, kindness rock painting, an obstacle course for little kids, a healthy snack, bubbles, and various kids games sponsored by local organizations! The Sheriff’s office will be fingerprinting kids and sending you home with an ID kit and car seat techs will be available to check your car seat if needed. There will be giveaways too. We will share more details as we confirm them! If you’ve been to our Healthy Halloween Walk this is very similar! If it happens to rain, the event will be rescheduled for June 12th.
This is the final day of the Birmingham Homecoming celebration. Sunday activities include the breakfast buffet from 7 to 9 pm, the church service at 10 am and the tractor pull at 11 am.
Denmark Heritage Days will wrap up with breakfast at 7:30 am, the church service in the shelter house at 10 am, the ham ball dinner at the church at 11 am and the tractor parade at 1 pm.
Enjoy local music, food and beverages at the Lee County Fairgrounds from 1 to 7 pm. All donations will go to a church in Hungary supporting the refugees of Ukraine.
The Burlington Municipal Band’s 95th season will begin with a concert at 7:30 PM at the Crapo Park bandshell. This concert will be the annual “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” concert. Kids of all ages should bring their teddy bears or other stuffed animals and join in the teddy bear’s parade. The performance is also the band’s educational outreach event and the band will be joined by eight outstanding middle school students from area schools who will perform with us on two selections. Additional highlights of the concert will include vocal soloist Adrian Benson and a performance of “Peter and the Wolf” narrated by Brayden Bowers. The family-friendly concerts are free of charge. Bring lawn chairs or blankets or sit on provided park benches.

Saturday
2022-06-04
June 4
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market from 8:30 am to 11 am at McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion
The Winfield City Wide Sales are taking place today.
The Big Creek Tractor Club holds their first ride of the year today. They meet at Steffes Group in Mount Pleasant where you load and unload. They leave for the Denmark Parade at 8 am sharp. They will stop in New London at the nursing home and the Casey’s along the way.
The 38th Annual Birmingham Homecoming continues with a full day of activities. Some of the highlights are the car show from 8 am to 2 pm, the parade at 11 am and the tractor and garden tractor show at 1 pm. There will be lots of games, food and music thru out the day.
Denmark Heritage Days is in full swing starting with the breakfast and ending the day with live music. In between there are games, the tractor parade at 1 pm, the pedal tractor pull at 2:30 and the pork meal at 5 pm.

Friday
2022-06-03
June 3
The Winfield City-Wide Sales are taking place today and Saturday.
The 38th Annual Birmingham Homecoming weekend kicks off with the tenderloin supper at 5 pm. The Prince and Princess contest will be held at 5:30 pm and free BINGO starts at 6 pm.
Denmark Heritage Days begins with the town wide garage sales at 8 am and then live music in the Shelter House by Stump Town at 7 pm. Registration opens at 7 am for anyone wanting to bring a tractor or gas engine to display.
The Friends of HCHC and Mount Pleasant Arts Impact are hosting the 3rd Annual Colors of Summer Art Show. The opening reception will be held in the Iowa Wesleyan University Art Gallery located in the P.E.O. Building from 5:30 to 7 pm. Funds raised from opening reception ticket sales will benefit the Friends of HCHC. The show will be on display until June 30.

Thursday
2022-06-02
June 2
67th Annual Mount Pleasant Rotary Barbecue. Drive thru only at the Wright Pavilion in Old Threshers McMillan Park. Enter on Walnut Street. Serving from 5 to 7 pm.
The Winfield Presbyterian Church is having a Big Basement Sale beginning on Thursday of this week, June 2 from 3-7 p.m. It will continue on Friday, June 3 from 7am-8pm, and Saturday, June 4, from 7am-noon.

Thursday
2022-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
June 30
The Mount Pleasant Community Band will perform a free concert in Mount Pleasant’s Central Park at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and your blankets. The final concert of the summer is July 7.

Thursday
2022-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
June 30
The Mount Pleasant Community Band will perform a free concert in Mount Pleasant’s Central Park at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and your blankets. There will be concerts June 30 and July 7.

Wednesday
2022-06-01
June 1
June’s featured Artist in the Mount Pleasant Main Street Art Center is Nash Cox. He is an internationally recognized watercolor artist. His show is titled “Art of the Automobile” His reception is June the 10th at 5-7pm during the Car Cruise. He will be driving down in his classic 1953 GMC pickup that will be parked right out front of the Art Center.
Edward Jones is hosting the monthly Alive After Five at Airport Road Vineyard & Winery from 5 to 7 pm. Chamber members and their employees are encouraged to attend this networking event.
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market from 4 to 6 pm at McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion
The Wayland City Council meets at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

Monday
2022-05-30
May 30 Memorial Day
Memorial Day Services will be held at 9:30 AM at the Swedish Museum in Swedesburg. This is sponsored by the Olds American Legion.
The Mount Pleasant Memorial Day Observance will be held at 10:30 am in the Middle School gym. Please note this is a different location than previous years.
New London VFW Post 7641 will present a Memorial Day Observance at 2 pm at the New London Veterans Memorial site. Bring your lawn chair.
Mount Pleasant City offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage collection will be one day later this week.
The Henry County Courthouse will be closed May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day.

Saturday
2022-05-28
May 28
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market has moved to Central Park for this Saturday only. Market hours are still 8:30 to 11 am.
Greater Iowa Swap Meet and Flea Market at McMillan Park in Mount Pleasant. Free admission and parking.
A Memorial Day Program will be conducted by the Lockridge Veterans Association. Event begins with Coffee, tea, juice, pastries and fellowship at 8:30 at the Community Center. Main program begins at 9:00 and last about an hour. Update to Memorial, Opening reading; POW/MIA Recognition. Main program: Speech and Video clip. Posting of Flags, Honor Guard and Dismissal.
Henry County Heritage Center Museum is the location for a tag sale from 9 am to whenever. There will be books, household items, and miscellaneous. Some items will be marked with prices and a free will donation will be asked for some items. Proceeds will help offset museum costs.
Main Street Mount Pleasant is sponsoring Farmhouse Central Vintage Market in Central Park from 9 am to 3 pm. This event features antique and vintage decor, repurposed, re-imagined or up-cycled items, handcrafted goods, architectural salvage, primitive and farmhouse accents.
At 2 p.m. the Grant Cemetery Board invites everyone to the cemetery for the dedication of the Veterans memorial that has been placed in the cemetery honoring the Veterans who are buried there. Grant Cemetery is located Northwest of Rome on Benton Avenue. Please bring a lawn chair if you wish.
There is a Winfield All School Reunion open from 2 to 5 pm at Twin Lakes in Winfield. Refreshments will served and the bar will be open.
The Winfield Museum is open today from 2 to 5 pm.
The New London VFW Post 7641 will have their Catfish & Chicken Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Catfish $12/person, Chicken $8/person, Chicken all white $9/person. Dinner Includes: Roll & Choice of 2 Sides Sides: French Fries, Baked Beans & Coleslaw

Friday
2022-05-27
May 27
Greater Iowa Swap Meet and Flea Market at McMillan Park in Mount Pleasant. Free admission and parking today and Saturday.

Thursday
2022-05-26
May 26
The Friends of HCHC/Volunteer Appreciation Lunch has been moved indoors to the Health Education Center. It is today at 11am.
The Wayland Economic Development group is hosting a PRE-Memorial Day Breakfast this year. And….it will be held in the evening from 5 t0 8 pm at the Your Choice Restaurant in Wayland. For a free will donation you can enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, whole hog sausage and a beverage. Donations will help support the start-up of the new Wayland Area Childcare center.
Join Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant for their 3rd Lunch For A Cause of 2022 on Thursday, May 26th, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. They will be serving a grilled hamburger with lettuce, tomato and pickle; creamy potato salad, a fruit salad, and a chewy chocolate chip cookie via carry out order. The meal will be $7.00 per order and all proceeds earned will benefit the “War Sucks For Children” UNICEF for Ukraine. Delivery option available on 4 or more group orders. To place your carry out order, please call 319-385-7227!

Wednesday
2022-05-25
May 25
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market from 4 to 6 pm at McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion
Join Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant as their Community Relations Coordinator, Artiste Cody Flietner, as he leads a painting lesson accompanied by wine & other beverages! We will provide the glasses, canvases, and paintbrushes as Cody guides you through the afternoon, stroke-by-stroke. To make a reservation, please call 319-385-7227! *This event is free and open to the public*
Support Mount Pleasant retired teachers raising money for the children of Ukraine. There is a fund raising event at the Union Block on the north side of the Mount Pleasant square from 6 t0 8 pm. Everyone is invited. There will be a short program at 7 pm as well as light refreshments and beverages.

Tuesday
2022-05-24
May 24
The Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District
Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on
Tuesday, May 24th at 3.30. This meeting will be held by
conference call if you are interested in attending call the office
at 319-385-2824 ext 3 for call-in information.

Monday
2022-05-23
May 23
The public is invited to play BINGO every Monday night at the Mount Pleasant Veterans Hall. Dan Cook will call the first ball at 6:30 pm. Tonight’s jack pot is $599!
The Mount Pleasant High School Spring Music Concert is at 7 pm at the High School.

Sunday
2022-05-22
Sunday 22
The Dover Museum in New London is open from 1 to 4 pm featuring an exhibit of nearly 20 prom dresses from 1942 to 2022. Free admission. The museum is located on New London’s Main Street.
The foll0wing schools are holding graduation today…Central Lee, Danville, Holy Trinity, Mount Pleasant,New London, and Winfield Mt. Union. The Mount Pleasant ceremony begins at 2:30 pm in the High School gym.

Saturday
2022-05-21
May 21
Trenton Community Yard Sales are taking place from 8 am to 4 pm. Food trucks will be there, as well.
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
The Dover Museum on Main Street in New London is open from 1 to 4 pm featuring an exhibit of nearly 20 prom dresses from 1042 thru 2022. The exhibit is free and will be open again May 28 and May 29.
WACO Commencement takes place at 7:30 pm in the High School Gym. Please note the ceremony has been moved indoors due to the weather forecast. There will be fireworks following graduation weather permitting.
Pat White will give a presentation on Mount Pleasant’s Old City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. at the Henry County Heritage Center Museum 403 West Madison Street – Mount Pleasant. Learn about the history of Mount Pleasant’s oldest burial grounds and the early settlers, politicians and veterans interred there. This a free presentations and there will be refreshments – Questions?? (319) 385-4983.

Friday
2022-05-20
May 20
Trenton Community Wide Yard Sales are taking place from 8 am to 4 pm and Saturday 8 am to 4 pm. There are also spaces available in the park if the ground is dry or around the park. Food trucks will be there, as well.

Thursday
2022-05-19
May 19
State Representative Joe Mitchell and State Representative Jeff Shipley will face off in a House District 87 debate. The public is invited to attend at 7 pm at the Fairfield High School Auditorium.
The Big Creek Tractor Club meets at 7 pm at the Open Bible Church on Cherry Street in Mount Pleasant. Everyone is welcome to come and bring a friend.

Wednesday
2022-05-18
May 18
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
Mt. Pleasant Baccalaureate will be held at 6:30 pm and the Senior Awards Assembly will follow at 7:30 pm in the Mount Pleasant High School gymnasium.

Sunday
2022-05-15
May 15
The Donnellson American Legion is holding a fundraiser all you can eat chicken dinner dine in or carry-out from 4-7 pm at Charleston Board of Trade. Adults $12 Children (12 years and under) $8. For more information call 319-470-8090 or 319-835-5452.

Saturday
2022-05-14
May 14
The Mount Pleasant Main Street Art Center is hosting Pinwheels For Ukraine. A portion of the $20 workshop fee will go to to support children in Ukraine. To register go to mpartcenter.org.
Mount Pleasant Kiwanis Club, the Young Eagles, Air Advantage and the Mount Pleasant Airport are sponsoring an Aviation Celebration at the Mount Pleasant Airport. A pancake breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 10:30 am for a free will donation. Children can take airplane rides from 9 to 11 am. Come see the airport and enjoy the airplanes on display.
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
Washington County Master Gardeners will hold a plant sale at the Washington County Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. until items are sold out. The plant sale will be held at the historic Palmer Polygonal Barn. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions.
The Cotillion Club announces the last dance of the 2022 schedule. Gary Richards and Mark Williams will play your favorites at THE LOFT in downtown Burlington, Iowa. Dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., open to the public. Singles welcome. Cover charge is $12.50 per person for non-members, masks optional, snack food will be served.
Kiwanis, EAA Chapter 700 (Experimental Aircraft Association) and the Mt Pleasant Airport Are sponsoring a Celebration of Aviation. The event will take place at the Mt Pleasant Airport with a rain date of May 21. It will kick off at 7:30 AM with a pancake breakfast followed by free Young Eagles Flights for Kids 8 to 17 years old beginning at 9 AM and concluding at 11:00. Planes will be on display the entire time. So come join us!
The Mount Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a downtown walking tour of the 16 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tour begins at 10:15 am at the Main Street Theater, 115 North Main Street. Prior to that, at 10 am, the 2022 Historic Preservation Award will be announced.
Visit the Harlan-Lincoln House for their May 14 Open House from 1-3 p.m.! Enjoy a new exhibit featuring the women of the Harlan-Lincoln House and some new additions to the collection, including a recently discovered portrait of James Harlan, the Harlan-Lincoln dollhouse, and a signed letter from Abraham Lincoln. Food and drinks will be provided.
The New London VFW Post 7641 will have their Catfish & Chicken Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Catfish $12/person, Chicken $8/person, Chicken all white $9/person. Dinner Includes: Roll & Choice of 2 Sides Sides: French Fries, Baked Beans & Coleslaw

Friday
2022-05-13
May 13
Mount Pleasant Cruise Night. Come display your special interest car or light truck. Call Ed Kropa with questions 319-385-2119.

Wednesday
2022-05-11
May 11
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.

Saturday
2022-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
June 11
6th Annual Ride and Benefit. There will be a gun raffle, 50/50, Silent-ish auction and a live auction. Free will donation lunch on the ride and huge supper back at The Moose. Open to the public for this event. Parade of motorcycles coming through Washington St from the West going East. There will be candy thrown out from the Fire Station to the Police Station. Money goes towards our Veterans and First Responders. The Moose Lodge in Mount Pleasant 8:30 am – 11 pm. $15 a driver, $5 a rider.

Tuesday
2022-05-10
May 10
A representative for Senator Joni Ernst will be at the Keokuk Library from noon to 1 pm and at the Mount Pleasant City Hall from 2 to 3 pm to hear concerns and answer questions.
Mount Pleasant Middle School Spring Concert will be held at 7 pm at the High School.
The Iowa Wesleyan University Choir and Primae Voces will present their final home concert of the year, “Love is Enough” at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant.

Saturday
2022-05-07
May 7
The New London Town-wide garage and yard sales are being held today.
St. Alphonsus Ladies of Charity rummage sale today in Manning Hall on South Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant from 9 am to noon. Everything is 50 cents unless marked otherwise.
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
Des Moines County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale at the Des Moines County Extension Office (1700 W. Mt. Pleasant Street, West Burlington) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Patrons will find a wide variety of zone 5 plants suitable for full sun to full shade. Vegetable starts, perennials, annuals and houseplants will be available. All at competitive prices and with helpful advice from the Master Gardeners themselves.
There is a fundraiser for the WACO Foreign Exchange Student and for Ukraine at the WACO High School in Wayland frykyom 5 to 7 pm. For a free will donation enjoy varenyky, sausage, borscht, coleslaw, hashbrowns and fruit.
The USAF Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will present a concert at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center at 7:00 pm. The address for this event is 200 N Main St., Fairfield IA 52556. This is a family-friendly, all-ages event. Admission is free and open to the public but tickets are required. Please go to www.FairfieldACC.com for ticket information.

Friday
2022-05-06
May 6
A representative of Senator Joni Ernst will be at the Washington Public Library from noon to 1 pm and at the Columbus Junction Library from 10 am to 11 am to answer questions and hear concerns.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School presents this year’s spring play, Armor Agents, at 6:30 pm at the school on East Washington Street in Mount Pleasant. Admission is a free will donation to help pay for a new spotlight for the school. The community is invited. If you can’t come to the evening performance, you are also welcome to attend the dress rehearsal at 9 am.
Cruise night in Salem from 5-7. There will be cars, food vendors, and a bounce house for the kids!
The New London PTO is hosting their 2nd annual Carnival from 5-8 p.m. $5 for individual, $10 for a family. Bounce Houses, Food Trucks, Football Toss, Popcorn, and so much more fun! Make sure you bring the kids because its going to be a blast!

Thursday
2022-05-05
May 5
There is a book fair taking place at Harlan Elementary School in Mount Pleasant from 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday 8:30 am to noon.
St. Alphonsus Ladies of Charity rummage sale today and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm in Manning Hall on South Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant. The sale will also be held Saturday from 9 am to noon. Everything is 50 cents unless marked otherwise.
Cinco De Mayo Southeast Iowa Job Fair is an opportunity for employers and recruiters to connect with prospective job seekers from 10-1 inside the Westland Mall in West Burlington. Employers can register at www.eventbrite.com/e/298206713307.
National Day of Prayer celebration in Central Park in Mount Pleasant at noon. Gather at the fountain to participate, ALL ARE WELCOME!
There will be a reception at the Mount Pleasant Main Street Art Center for the May exhibit, “Monumental Impressions” by Jane Elizabeth Shank. The reception will be held from 5 to 7 pm. The address is 106 S. Main Street. This exhibit will be in the gallery for the entire month of May.
Main Street Mount Pleasant and participating businesses invited everyone to the Cinco De Mayo Downtown Party from 5 to 7 pm.

Wednesday
2022-05-04
May 4
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and 1 to 6 pm on Wednesdays. The site is located on Yocum Lane behind Saunders Park.
There is a book fair taking place at Harlan Elementary School in Mount Pleasant from 8:30 am to 6 pm, Thursday from 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday 8:30 am to noon.
Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance members and their employees are invited to the May Alive After 5 hosted by Traction Steam at 120 South Main Street, Suite 103.

Tuesday
2022-05-03
May 3
There is a book fair taking place at Harlan Elementary School in Mount Pleasant from 8:30 am to 3 pm today, Wednesday from 8:30 am to 6 pm, Thursday from 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday 8:30 am to noon.
A representative for Senator Joni Ernst will be at the Fairfield City Hall from 9 am to 10 am and at the Keosauqua City Hall from 10:30 to 11:30 to hear any concerns and answer questions.
This is the last Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Christian School for this school year. Serving from 5 to 6:30 pm serving beef or chicken tacos, walking tacos, super nachos, chips and salsa, pop and water. There is also a black bean vegetarian option. Dine in or order to go at 385-8613. The school is located at 1505 East Washington Street.
Parents and community members are encouraged to attend “May It Be Healthy” an information evening to learn more about mental health supports from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Mount Pleasant Community High School.
The performance of STOMP at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center has been cancelled by their agent.
