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Sunday
2022-06-19
June 19
The third concert in the Burlington Municipal Band’s summer concert series will be conducted by Mt. Pleasant Middle School band director Adam Creager. The free, family-friendly concert will be at 7:30 PM at the Crapo Park bandshell. In case of rain, the concert will move to the James Madison Education Center auditorium at 2132 Madison Avenue. Adam has chosen some exciting selections that he says involve “flights and destinations” and will appeal to audience members of all ages. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket or sit on provided benches.
Tuesday, June 28th, at 3:00 PM, Addington Place is hosting a Senior Sip and Paint session. Join Cody Flietner, as he leads his 2nd painting lesson accompanied by wine & other beverages! They 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.

Monday
2022-06-20
June 20
The Greater Jefferson County Fair in Fairfield kicks off today with:

9:00 AM Clover Kids, 4-H & FFA Conference Judging (Exhibitors & Parents Only) at the Cambridge Building
9:00 AM 4-H & FFA Bottle-Bucket Interviews at the Extension Office
1:00 PM 4-H Clothing Event Interviews at the Extension Office

Tuesday, June 28th, at 3:00 PM, Addington Place is hosting a Senior Sip and Paint session. Join Cody Flietner, as he leads his 2nd painting lesson accompanied by wine & other beverages! They 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.
5:30 PM – Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball vs. Washington at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex
5:30 PM – Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball vs. Washington at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex (Live Coverage on 105.5 KILJ)
5:30 PM – New London Varsity Softball at Danville at Danville Jr/Sr High School
5:30 PM – New London Varsity Baseball at Danville at Danville Jr/Sr High School
7:00 PM – New London Varsity Softball at Danville at Danville Jr/Sr High School
7:00 PM – Winfield-Mt. Union Varsity Softball vs. Wapello at Winfield Softball Field
7:00 PM – Winfield-Mt. Union Varsity Baseball vs. Wapello at Winfield-Mt. Union Community School
7:30 PM – Mount Pleasant Varsity Softball vs. Washington at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex
7:30 PM – Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball vs. Washington at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex (Live Coverage on 105.5 KILJ)

Tuesday
2022-06-21
June 21
The Greater Jefferson County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Fairfield:

8:00 AM 4-H & FFA Horse Show Horse Arena
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Open Class Static Exhibit Check-In Activity Building
6:00 PM 2022 Fair Parade High School Parking Lot & Town Square
7:00 PM Pens Ready For Livestock (Exception of Swine & Poultry) All Barns (Exception of Swine)
8:00 PM Mandatory 4-H & FFA Poultry Pullorum Testing Dairy Barn
Followed by Poultry Check In

The Mount Pleasant Community Band rehearses at 7 pm in the Middle School music room. Please use the double doors on the northeast side of the building. The band is under the direction of Adam Creager. Call 319-931-6315 with questions. The Band will perform Thursday evenings at 7 pm in Central Park June 23, 30 and July 7.

Wednesday
2022-06-22
June 22
The Greater Jefferson County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Fairfield:

All Day Tractor Show Old Ball Diamond
All Day Yard Games East Of Show Arena
12:00 PM Clover Kids, 4-H & FFA Cat & Pet Show Show Arena
12:45 PM Clover Kids, 4-H & FFA Dog Obedience Show Show Arena
1:00 PM Open Class Scavenger Hunt Begins (Pick Cards Up at Inside Booth) Activity Building
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Open Class Cupcake Decorating Activity Building
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Butterfly Exhibit Grounds
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM All Star Barnyard Review Petting Zoo Midway
4:00 PM Muffin March School House
4:30 PM All Star Barnyard Review Pig Races Midway
5:30 PM Clover Kids, 4-H & FFA Senior Ceremony Show Arena, Free Stage
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Kenny’s Funland Carnival “A Magical Midway” Midway
6:00 PM Little Miss Contest Show Arena, Free Stage
Followed By Open Class Quilt & Pie Auction Show Arena, Free Stage
Followed by Queen Contest Show Arena, Free Stage
7:30 PM Bill Riley Talent Contest Show Arena, Free Stage

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

Thursday
2022-06-23
June 23
The Greater Jefferson County Fair Continues:

All Day Tractor Show Old Ball Diamond
All Day Yard Games East Of Show Arena, Outside
8:00 AM Open Class Scavenger Hunt Begins All Grounds
8:00 AM 4-H & FFA Dairy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show Show Arena
Followed By 4-H & FFA Sheep Show Show Arena
Followed By 4-H & FFA Goat Show Show Arena
10:00 AM Library Story Hour Cambridge Building
Followed By Pig Races, Petting Zoo, Tigers and 4-H & FFA Barn Tours All Barns
11:00 – 1:00 PM Butterfly Exhibit Grounds
1:00 PM Clover Kids Bottle Lamb & Goat Show Show Arena
Followed by 4-H & FFA Bottle Lamb Show Show Arena
1:30 PM All Star Barnyard Review Pig Races Midway
2:30 PM 4-H Communications Event & 4-H Style Show Cambridge Building
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM All Star Barnyard Review Petting Zoo Midway
3:30 PM Farm Safety Day Camp Horse Arena/Track
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Butterfly Exhibit Grounds
4:30 PM Cookie Walk School House
4:30 PM All Star Barnyard Review Pig Races Midway
5:30 PM Open Class Ring Toss Show Arena
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Windy Acres Pony Rides East Of Show Arena, Outside
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Kenny’s Funland Carnival “A Magical Midway” Midway
6:30 PM All Star Barnyard Review Pig Races Midway
7:00 PM Family Bingo Night Show Arena
7:00 PM Dirt Drags Grandstand

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. The local P.E.O. groups will also be selling pies in the park during the concerts.

Friday
2022-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
June 24
Greater Jefferson County Fair Schedule:

All Day Tractor Show
All Day Yard Games
8:00 AM 4-H & FFA Swine Show
11:00 AM All Star Barnyard Review Pig Races
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Butterfly Exhibit Grounds
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Kenny’s Funland Carnival “A Magical Midway” – $20 ARM BANDS
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM All Star Barnyard Review Petting Zoo
2:30PM Clover Kids Poultry Show
Followed by 4-H & FFA Poultry Show
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Face Painting
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Drug Awareness Trailer
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM VA Trailer
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mercer’s Crazy Train, Make & Take Crafts & Bounce House
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Windy Acres Pony Rides
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Butterfly Exhibit Grounds
4:30 PM Kiddie Treasure Hunt
4:30 PM All Star Barnyard Review Pig Races
6:00 PM Pork Producers Serving Sandwiches
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Kenny’s Funland Carnival “A Magical Midway”
6:00 PM Pedal Pull Sign-Up
6:30 PM All Star Barnyard Review Pig Races
7:00 PM Drawing For $50.00 2 Gift Cards (1 Boy & 1 Girl)
7:00 PM Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull
Followed By DJ
7:00 PM Quad Races

Trekfest 37 takes place in Riverside today and Saturday. This evening’s activities include the kids zone, food trucks, capsule opening and the demo derby. There will also be a pet show, trivia contest and guest starts autograph session. These are just some of the fun unique activities taking place.

Saturday
2022-06-25
June 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 8:30 am to 11 am at McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion.
The Greater Jefferson County Fair continues at the fair grounds in Fairfield. Some of the highlights include:

8:00 AM 4-H & FFA Beef Show
10:00 AM Farm Truck & Tractor Pull
12:00 PM Auto Show
1:00 PM 4-H & FFA Bucket-Bottle Calf show
2:30 PM 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Bingo
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM Kenny’s Funland Carnival “A Magical Midway”
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Adult Corn Hole Tournament
6:00 PM Beef Producers Serving Sandwiches
7:00 PM Twin States Pulling Assn Truck & Tractor Pull Grandstand
8:30 PM 4-H Youth Dance

Trekfest 37 continues in Riverside. Highlights include the fun run at 8 am, sand volleyball tournament, swap meetparade at 10 am, celebrity photo op and autograph signing at 10:30 am, Kids pedal tractor pull at 1 pm, bingo and much more.
VFW Post 7641 in New London will serve liver & onions or meatloaf Sat June 25 from 5-7. Dinner includes mashed potatoes & gravy, corn , roll & butter all for $8. Carry-outs may call 319-367-5009

Sunday
2022-06-26
June 26
The Greater Jefferson County Fair continues. Here are some of the highlights:

10:00 AM D.O.G On Display (Dutch Oven Gathering)
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Jefferson County Ultimate Showmanship Show
12:00 PM Open Class Horse Show
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Open Class Pet Show
2:30 PM 4-H Style Show
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Bingo
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Kenny’s Funland Carnival “A Magical Midway”
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM Jefferson County Jackpot Open Class Beef Show
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Kenny’s Funland Carnival “A Magical Midway”
7:00 PM Crash For Clunkers
Followed By Fireworks

The fourth summer concert of the Burlington Municipal Band will be on Sunday 7:30 PM at the Crapo Park bandshell. Retired New London band director Ron Coberley will conduct. Highlights of the concert will include medleys of hits by Queen and George Gershwin, classic march music, a familiar tune by Leroy Anderson and a moving musical tribute to the life of John F. Kennedy. The family-friendly concerts are free of charge. Bring a lawn chair or blanket or sit on provided benches. In case of rain the concert will move to the James Madison Education Center auditorium at 2132 Madison Avenue.

Tuesday
2022-06-28
June 28
The Mount Pleasant Community Band rehearses at 7 pm in the Middle School music room. Please use the double doors on the northeast side of the building. The band is under the direction of Adam Creager. Call 319-931-6315 with questions. The Band will perform Thursday evenings at 7 pm in Central Park June 30 and July 7.

Wednesday
2022-06-29
June 29
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

Thursday
2022-06-30
June 30
Dakota Ave/Pearl Street (W-55), north of Wayland (Hwy 78) is now open to traffic. Construction will continue with paving operation. Flaggers and Pilot cars will be used. Expect delays and use caution. Questions can be answered at 319 385-0762.
The 700 block of East Henry Street in Mount Pleasant is closed from noon today until Saturday morning for street repairs.
The Mount Pleasant Public Library program at 1 pm today with Dr. Ninja has been cancelled due to illness.
The free Mount Pleasant Community Band Concert will be held in Central Park at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair and blankets. The next concert is July 7. That will be the final concert of the summer. The local P.E.O. groups will be selling pies in the park during the concerts.

Friday
2022-07-01
July 1
The 4th Annual Danville Fire Department fish and chicken fry with fireworks will be held from 5 to 8 pm at 207 N. Elm Street. Call for deliveries after 4:30 pm at 319-392-8181.
The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate additional help Monday evening to pick up flags. Meet at 6:30 pm Monday in front of U.S. Bank.
July 4 the Mount Pleasant City offices are closed for the holiday. Garbage collection will be one day later thru the week.

Saturday
2022-07-02
July 2
Sperry 4th of July celebration is set to take place from 5 to 10 pm in Sperry, Iowa on July 2. There will be face painting, crafts, magic tricks, petting zoo and inflatables. There will also be many food vendors, and fireworks. This year is the 20th Anniversary of fireworks in Sperry so there will be special commemorative t-shirts available for purchase.
The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate additional help Monday evening to pick up flags. Meet at 6:30 pm Monday in front of U.S. Bank.
July 4 the Mount Pleasant City offices are closed for the holiday. Garbage collection will be one day later thru the week.

Sunday
2022-07-03
July 3
The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate help to take down the Mount Pleasant flag display on Tuesday, July 5. Meet in front of US Bank on Washington Street in Mount Pleasant at 6:30 pm. Please note this is a change of date.
The Burlington Municipal Band’s 7:30 PM concert at the Crapo Park bandshell will be conducted by BHS band director Derrick Murphy. Derrick has chosen a patriotic theme for the concert. The concert will also feature the Nauvoo Pageant Bagpipe Band which will appear at 6:15 prior to the Muni Band’s performance and then the two bands will combine for three pieces. The family-friendly concert is free of charge. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket or sit on provided benches. In case of rain, the concert will move to the James Madison Educational Center Auditorium at 2132 Madison Avenue.
July 4 the Mount Pleasant City offices are closed for the holiday. Garbage collection will be one day later thru the week.

Monday
2022-07-04
July 4
The Mount Pleasant City offices are closed for the holiday. Garbage collection will be one day later thru the week.
Wayland 4th of July Celebration – lions club breakfast 6:30-9:30 am, parade rain or shine 10:30 am on Main Street, Lunch at WACO high school 11-1 p.m., and Fireworks at dusk on the WACO school football field.
Morning Sun 4th of July Celebration – Legion Pancake Breakfast 6:30 a.m., Firecracker frog jump 9 a.m., kid’s games/balloon toss 11:30 a.m., mile long parade 3 p.m., Methodist Ice Cream Social 5 p.m., evening entertainment 6:30 p.m., and Southeast Iowa’s Best Fireworks Show begins at dusk!
VFW Post 7641 Auxiliary is sponsoring a 4th of July parade and Fun in the Park Day from Noon – 2, in New London. New London Stroll Committee will serve hot dogs and cotton candy and provide games. VFW 7641 Auxiliary will have lemonade shake-ups, karaoke for kids- “Hooray for the Red, White and Blue” singing the National Anthem Contest, a bike rodeo & fingerprinting of children. A parade will go down Main Street to the Nursing Home at 2 pm. & Great River Tractor Assoc. will bring their tractors to join the parade route. Prizes will be given to the top 3 entries.
Mount Pleasant Community 4th of July Celebration at McMillan Park. The parade is at 5 pm. At 5:30 pm meet your local heroes. Free activities include trolley rides, carousel rides and face painting. Food will be available for purchase including meals by the Cattlemen, cotton candy pineapple whip and other snacks and goodies. Fireworks at dusk.
The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate help to take down the Mount Pleasant flag display on Tuesday, July 5. Meet in front of U.S. Bank at 6:30 pm. Please note this is a change of date.

Tuesday
2022-07-05
July 5
Please remember garbage collection in Mount Pleasant is running one day late this week.
The Henry County Optimist Club would appreciate help to take down the Mount Pleasant flag display on Tuesday, July 5. Meet in front of US Bank on Washington Street in Mount Pleasant at 6:30 pm. Please note this is a change of date.

Wednesday
2022-07-06
July 6
The 2022 Lee County Fair officially begins today. The 4H and FFA Horse Show begins at 9 am in the horse arena at the fairgrounds in Donnellson. The carnival is open from 5 pm to 10 pm. The Lee County Fair Queen crowning will be held at 6 pm in the Show Barn. The Jr. Queen and the Little Miss and Mr. will also be selected. At 6:30 pm it’s motocross in front of the Grandstand.
The Mount Pleasant compost site is open from 1 pm to 6 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Hoaglin Drive and Yocum Lane.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be held from 4 to 6 pm in Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
The Grange is hosting the Chamber’s Alive After 5 event for chamber members and their employees.

Thursday
2022-07-07
July 7
The Henry County Health Center Foundation will sponsor a Shoe Sale Fundraiser from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Brown’s Shoe Fit will be on hand with their portable racks filled with a variety of comfortable shoes, sandals, and other footwear. The Shoe Sale is open to the general public. Certain masking requirements apply. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.
The Main Street Mount Pleasant Art Center’s July featured artist is Ron Wick. Please join them for a reception from 5-7 pm with live music by guitarist Bret Netherton. Ron Wick’s show featuring primarily paintings will be up for the whole month of July at the Art Center.
The Mount Pleasant Community Band Concert tonight beginning at 7 will be held inside at Calvary Baptist Church located at 803 Maple Leaf Drive in Mount Pleasant. Please enter through the gym doors on the north side of the building.

Friday
2022-07-08
July 8
Veterans and the public are invited to the Mount Pleasant Vets Hall at 3:15 pm. Senator Mark Loffgren, Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and Veterans Home Commandant Matthew Peterson will make a presentation and take questions.
The 20th Century Car Club, Main Street Mount Pleasant, and the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce want to honor the car girls at the Mount Pleasant Cruise Night & Shop Hop. Enjoy a Shop Hop & Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales until 7 p.m. Make sure you pick up a Shop Hop map for the store route, sales, specials, and coupons available at the registration table.
Join Krusen Motors for good eats and a good time! Rolling Cravings will be parked and serving their delicious food starting at 11 a.m. This is all happening during their Firecracker Sales event where EVERY VEHICLE IS PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE – no crazy markups. No BS.
At the Lee County Fair…6 pm Lee County Cattlemen’s Bucket Bottle Calf Show in the Show Barn and at 7 pm Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling in front of the Grandstand.

Saturday
2022-07-09
July 9
At the Lee County Fair….the Beef Show starts at 9 am and there will be Farm Bureau games and activities from noon to 2 pm. The rabbit and small pet show starts at 2 pm. Other events…2 pm local wine expo judging, 3 pm wine expo tasting, 4 pm Farm Bureau cookout judging and tasting. The kids pedal pull pull is at 5:30 pm and the kids power wheel derby is at 7 pm followed by the Demo Derby at 7:30 pm. At 9 pm Thin Blue Line Productions will be in the Denning Pavilion and Decade of Decadence will perform in the Entertainment Pavilion.
The Players Workshop’s annual fundraising garage sale is from 8-2 at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington. Good, usable items of every size and description are available for sale. And nothing is pre-priced—you pay what you think your purchase is worth. $1.00 bag sale begins at 1:00 p.m.
A “Pro-Roe Rally” will be held at 4:00 p.m., in Mount Pleasant beginning on the South side of Central Park. Participants are invited to march around the square then along Jefferson Street to the statue of Belle Babb Mansfield on Iowa Wesleyan University’s campus. Speakers will share important perspectives on this complex issue.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra will present its Symphonic Blast! concert at the band shell in Crapo (kray-poe)Park in Burlington on Saturday, at 8:00 PM. They will perform music of John Williams, the 1812 Overture, Magnificent Seven, and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever among others. There will be an amazing fireworks display by J & M Displays. Admission is free. Please see the website www.seiso.us for further information.

Sunday
2022-07-10
July 10
Then Henry County Fair 4H Horse Show is this afternoon at 2 pm in the horse arena at McMillan Park.
The postponed races at the Lee County Fair will take place tonight. Also tonight will be “Photo Daddy 50” Night at the races, dedicated to Dennis Krieger. Gates will open at 3 PM, Hot laps at 5:30 PM, and Qualifying to follow. Grandstand admission will be Adults $20, Seniors $18, Veterans $10, Ages (4-13) $5, with Ages 3 & under FREE! Pit passes will be $40, ages (7-13) $20, ages (4-6) $10, and ages (3 & under) $5.

Monday
2022-07-11 08:00 - 17:00
July 18
Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Visit Monument Valley the week of July 18-22 from 6:00-8:00 in the evening. You will visit Echo Canyon, Red Rock Rec, Tumbleweed Valley, and Cactus Oasis. Bible Trail Adventures will lead you back in time to Egypt to see how God helped one family through troubling times. Children age 3 (potty trained) through 6th grade may come for the adventure; parents are welcome, too! Find us on Facebook or on the corner of South Main and Webster. First Baptist Church 100 E. Webster, Mt. Pleasant.

Wednesday
2022-07-13
July 13
At the Henry County Fair….
5:30 pm Chopped Cupcake Contest. Check-in for contestants at 5 pm in Wright Pavilion.
6:00pm Kids Pedal Pull at the Tractor Headquarters
7:30 pm Queen Contest, 4H Clothing Event, Share The Fun event all in Wright Pavilion.
9 pm or dusk outdoor kids movie outside the Exhibit Building

The Peace Lutheran Church at 13646 Beaverdale Road, West Burlington is having an ice cream social. Serving begins at 5 pm. Carry out is available. The menu includes creamed chicken, maidrites, salads, homemade pie and, of course, ice cream.

Thursday
2022-07-14
July 14
Awesome Alums Social Outing with Iowa Wesleyan University from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The Grange Public House and Brewery on the patio. Enjoy complimentary light appetizers, coffee and iced tea and there is a cash bar. Alumni of all ages are welcome to join us; watch for the Wesleyan purple and fellow Tigers. If questions, contact Diane Davis at diane.davis@iw.edu or 319.385.6215.
Yarmouth Alumni Banquet meeting will be held at the Filling Station in Yarmouth at 1pm. Please call for reservations… Maryann Walljasper (319-385-2026) or Evelyn Vance (319-752-4046).
Join Addington Place of Mount Pleasant for their 4th Lunch For A Cause of 2022 on Thursday, July 21st, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. They will be serving a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Creamy Coleslaw, Fruit Salad, Bag of Chips, and a Scrumptious Sugar Cookie via carry out order or delivery on four ot more group orders! The meal will be $7.00 per order and all proceeds earned will benefit the National T. T. T. Society “Camping for Girls” – Mt. Pleasant Chapter. To place your carry out / delivery order, please call us at 319-385-7227!

Friday
2022-07-15
July 15
Join Paul and Kadie this Friday morning on Generation Gap at 9 a.m. for their conversation with the have Head Pastor of Godspeak Church of Thousand Oaks California, Rob McCoy. Tune in at 105.5 FM, 98.5 FM, 1130 AM, or as always at KILJ.com!
Head to downtown Mount Pleasant to shop some great deals at the Sidewalk Sales! You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to find deals, save money, and support our downtown retailers. Shop local first and support your community!

Saturday
2022-07-16
July 16
Free lily tour July 16 and 23 from 7am to 11am. See 400 different lilies at 1015 250th St in rural Lockridge – 5 miles West of Oakland Mills. If you can’t make it during those times or have any questions call 319-696-2565.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be held in Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park from 8:30 am to 11 am.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open on Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaghlin Drive.
The Henry County Fair continues at McMillan Park in Mount Pleasant. The Beef Show begins at 9 am in the livestock arena. The Little Prince and Princess contest will be held at 11:30 am in Wright Pavilion. Kids activities will be held from noon to 4 pm in Wright Pavilion and will include face painting, pony rides, a bounce house, educational trailers and more.
Other Henry County Fair activities… 3 pm Sheep and Goat Costume Contest, 7 pm Demo Derby, following the demo derby the beer garden will be open with entertainment by The Boys.
Head to downtown Mount Pleasant to shop some great deals at the Sidewalk Sales! You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to find deals, save money, and support our downtown retailers. Shop local first and support your community!

Sunday
2022-07-17
July 17
At the Henry County Fair:
8:30 am Sheep Show
11 am Goat Show or immediately following the sheep show
BBQ contest judging at noon at the tractor headquarters and adult bags tournament in Wright Pavilion
2 pm Wine and Home Brew contest in the tractor headquarters
4 pm ATV Rodeo in front of the grandstand

The Washington County Fair begins with the Mud and ATV Mud Drag. The 4H and FFA Dog Show is at 3 pm. The garden tractor pull starts at 6 pm and the Fair Queen contest is at 7 pm.
Speaker/singer Sharon Benell has minstered in 30 states and 30 foreign countries. She will be speaking and singing during the worship hour at 10:30 AM at the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, 1209 Franklin Ave. (1mile east and 1 mile south of Wayland Iowa). Her message is entitled “Pleasing God” and will include her tetimony of a miraculous healing from covid.

Monday
2022-07-18 08:00 - 17:00
July 18
The Washington County Fair Continues!
9-12 Open Class Exhibit Entry – Old School House
12:00 4-H Family Aerial Photo – South of Grandstand
12-6 Antique Tractor Disply – E. of Dallmeyer Hall
12:00 The Circusman
12:30 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest
12:30 4-H & FFA Dog Agility Show
1:00 Open Class Exhibit Judging – Old School House
1:00 Lew-E’s Comedy Circus
1:30 West Texas Rattlesnake Show
2:00 Hog Diggity Dog and More – W. of Commercial Exhibit Hall
2:00 4-H Share the Fun, Educational Presentations & Style Revue
2-5 Picture with a “Pulling Tractor” – Grand Concourse
2:30 4-H & FFA Goat Show
3:00 The Circusman
4-7 Little Hands on the Farm
4:00 Pie Eating Contest
4:30 Clover Kids Lego Build Off
5:00 Lew-E’s Comedy Circus
5:15 Clover Kids “Great Gardeners Fest”
5:30 Tall Corn Contest
5:30 Electrifying Magic
6:00 Hog Diggity Dog and More – W. of Commercial Exhibit Hall
6:00 Washington County Pee-Wee Cutie Contest
6:00 Rabbit Poster Presentations – Rabit Barn
6:30 Antique Tractor Parade
6:30 The Circusman
7:00 West Texas Rattlesnake Show
7:00 Sanctioned Tractor-Truck Pull – Grandstand
7:30 Electrifying Magic

Tuesday
2022-07-19
July 19
The Washington County Fair continues!
8:30 4-H & FFA Sheep Show
9:00 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show – Rabbit Barn
10:00 West Texas Rattlesnake Show
10:45 Hog Diggity Dog and More
11:00 4-H & FFA Horse & Pony Show
11:00 The Circusman
12-8 Mobile Escape Room & Mobile Racing Challenge
12-8 Washington & Keokuk County Corn & Soybean Growers Educational Trailer – Grand Concourse
12:30 Lew-E’s Comedy Circus
1-3 4-H Adventures in STEAM
1:30 4-H & FFA Pet Show
1:30 The Circusman
2:00 4-H & FFA Dairy Cattle Show
2:30 Clover Kids Pet Show
2:45 Electrifying Magic
3-5:30 Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Drive
3:15 West Texas Rattlesnake Show
3:45 Lew-E’s Comedy Circus
4-7 Little Hands on the Farm
4:00 Ag Hour (pigs) with Ms. Diane (Pre-K to 5th Grade)
4:00 4-H & FFA Breeding Beef Show
4:30 4-H & FFA Poultry Show – Poultry Barn
4:30 Oreo Stacking Contest
5:00 Hog Diggity Dog & More
5:00 4-H Working Exhibits
5:30 Electrifying Magic
5:30 Frog Jumping Contest
6:30 West Texas Rattlesnake Show
6:30 Mutton Buston
7:00 The Circusman
7:00 TC Rodeo – Grandstand
7:30 Electrifying Magic
7:45 Hog Diggity Dog & More
8:00 Lew-E’s Comedy Circus

Wednesday
2022-07-20
July 20
At the Washington County Fair:
8:00-4-H & FFA Swine Show
9:00-12:00-Little Hands on the Farm
9:00, 1:30 pm, 6 pm-The Circusman
9:30-11:00-Kids’ Day Activities
9:45, 1 pm, 4:30 pm-Lew-E’s Comedy Circus
10:15, 5:30 pm 8 pm-Hog Diggity Dog and More—W. of Commercial Exhibit Hall
11:00, 5 pm, 7:45 pm-West Texas Rattlesnake Show
12:00-Carnival Tickets & Money Scramble
12:00-8:00 Mobile Escape Room & Mobile Racing Challenge
12:30,3:30 pm-Electrifying Magic
1:00-3:00-4-H Adventures in STEAM
2:00-Bubble Gum Contest
2:45-Bingo
3:00-4-H & FFA Bucket Bottle Calf Show. Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Calf Show to follow
3:30-5:30-Popsicle Giveaway
4:00-7:00-Little Hands on the Farm
4:30-Children’s Pedal Pull Contest
4:30-Clover Kid Rabbit Show
6:30-STATE FAIR TALENT SEARCH
7:00-1st year 4-H Member Recognition
7:00-Clover Kids Graduation
7:30-DEMOLITION DERBY-Grandstand
At the Van Buren County Fair…..Village Folk School’s “Paint the Fair” all day, free watermelon from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Glow-Fun Run at 8:30 pm.
The Mount Pleasant compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and Saturdays and Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Hoaglin Drive and Yocum Lane.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market at McMillan Park in Wright Pavilion from 4 to 6 pm. Saturdays from 8:30 to 11 am.
