KILJ Radio

Friday
2022-09-23
September 23
The WACO Homecoming Parade is cancelled.
The Main Street Chili Challenge and Pints in Park have been cancelled.
Today is the deadline to register for the two day diabetes education class that will be held Sept. 26 and 27 at HCHC. Call the Diabetes Education Center at 319-385-6518 to register.
Red Flag Tour participants will visit Eldon to see the American Gothic House.
The Montrose Library, at 202 Main Street in Montrose, is having a book sale from 9 am to 6 pm. The sale continues Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.
There is a fund raiser fish fry at the Wayland Fire Station from 5 to 7 pm. The meal includes fish fillet, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and water for a freewill donation. Dine-in or carry out. Funds will help furnish equipment and supplies for the start up of the Little Me & Company Child Care Center.
Players Workshop, 1431 Grove Street in Burlington, presents MAMMA MIA! at 7:30 pm with performances, tonight, Sept. 24-25, Sept. 30-Oct 2 and Oct. 6-9. The Sunday performances are at 2 pm.

Saturday
2022-09-24
September 24
The Mount Pleasant City Compost Site is open 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 Farmers Market will be held from 8:30 am to 11 am under Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
Head to Lockridge for a fun-filled day that the whole family can enjoy at Lockridge Fun Days 6a-4p today. Some of the days events include a parade, kids pedal pull, BBQ contest, fun run/walk, water fights, live country music and much more! Please visit their Facebook page,“Lockridge Fun Day” for a complete schedule and further details about the days events.
Today is a big day for the Red Flag Horseless Carriage Tour. Participants will drive from New London to Brighton, re-enacting a historical event that occurred in England when the new-fangled horseless carriages no longer had to have a human walk in front with a red flag warning of the car’s approach. There will be events at the parks in New London and Brighton.
The Montrose Library, at 202 Main Street in Montrose, is having a book sale from 9 am to 6 pm.
The Iowa DNR and the Henry County Conservation Department are holding a free workshop on trapping at 10 am at the Oakland Mills Nature Center.
The Mt. Pleasant Chapter OX of P.E.O. is holding a brunch, “Can We Brunch?” at the 1st Presbyterian Church fellowship hall in Mt. Pleasant. It will begin at 10:00 a.m., with brunch being served followed by a program. Tickets are $15.00 and are available from a chapter member and at the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce office. Proceeds go to our Chapter OX Scholarship, which assists a student who wishes to attend Iowa Wesleyan University.
Come to the 50th Annual St. John’s Harvest Festival at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton. Roast beef sandwiches and sundaes will be served starting at 1 pm. Grain Sales start off the auction at 2 pm. Get your raffle tickets to win $20,000 grand prize!
Henry County Heritage Trust presents “Using Find A Grave” by Paul French at 2 pm at the the Heritage Center Museum, 403 West Madison Street in Mount Pleasant. Refreshments will be provided.
New London V.F.W. Post 7641 steak and ham dinner from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Cotillion Club announces the first dance of the 2022-23 schedule. The Lyle Beaver Trio will play your favorites at THE LOFT in downtown Burlington. Dance from 7:00 to 10:00 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.
Players Workshop, 1431 Grove Street in Burlington, presents MAMMA MIA! at 7:30 pm with performances, tonight, Sept. 25, Sept. 30-Oct 2 and Oct. 6-9. The Sunday performances are at 2 pm.

Sunday
2022-09-25
September 25
Players Workshop, 1431 Grove Street in Burlington, presents MAMMA MIA! with performances this afternoon at 2 pm, Sept. 30-Oct 2 and Oct. 6-9. The evening performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday performances are at 2 pm.
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Franklin, Iowa is holding the annual Stewardship Sunday bazaar and dinner. The bazaar begins at 4 pm. The meal will be served from 4 to 6 pm. The menu includes beef burgers, hot chicken sandwiches and hot dogs, pie, cake and homemade ice cream. There will also be raffle for a quilt, a three tier wheel garden bed and $100.

Monday
2022-09-26
September 26
This is the deadline to register for the free Children’s Tea Party hosted by the Old Threshers Doll Museum to be held October 2 at 2 pm. Go to oldthreshers.org/teaparty, call 319-385-8937 or 319-931-6144.

Tuesday
2022-09-27
September 27
215th Street between 220th St and Logan Ave in Henry County will be closed during the day for road construction starting today and continuing for a week, weather permitting. 215th Street will be open at night.
The First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant will host International Peacemaker, Carmen Anzora. She will give a program at 4:30 pm followed by a potluck dinner.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge, at 108 N. Saunders Street, serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is serving tacos and walking tacos from 5 to 6:30 pm. Dine in or carry out. Call 319-385-8613 for pickup.
Looking for a new book club to attend? You’re welcome to attend the first ever Tuesday night book club at the Mount Pleasant Public Library at 6 pm, in the library’s large conference room.

Wednesday
2022-09-28
September 28
The Mount Pleasant compost site is open on Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the west end of Yocum Lane.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be held in McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion from 4 to 6 pm.

Thursday
2022-09-29
September 29
St. Alphonsus Ladies of Charity Rummage Sale from 9 am to 5 pm in Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street, Mt. Pleasant. The sale continues on Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to noon. Saturday only a free will offering will be asked.
The Louisa County Fine Art Show, that includes a juried art show, will be held at the Morning Sun Community Center. The work of 22 area artists will be on display. Hours today are from 2 to 7 pm, Friday noon to 7 pm, Saturday noon to 4 pm and Sunday 10:30 am to 4 pm. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is excited to host their first ever Outdoor Movie Night! Join them tonight at 5:30 PM for a movie screening of “The Blind Side”. Based on a true story, the film tells the story of Michael Oher, an American football offensive lineman who overcame an impoverished upbringing to play in the NFL. The showing will be in their parking lot, admission is free, but please bring your own chair. There will be complimentary popcorn, snacks and drinks.
Iowa Wesleyan Homecoming activities kick off with a gathering from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Mt. Hamill Tap.

Friday
2022-09-30
September 30
Henry County property taxes are due by today. Taxes can be paid on line at iowatreasurers.og, in the Treasurer’s office at the Courthouse 8 am to 4:30 pm, or your payment can be put in the drop box at the Courthouse south entrance.
St. Alphonsus Ladies of Charity Rummage Sale from 9 am to 5 pm in Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street, Mt. Pleasant. The sale continues on Saturday 9 am to noon. Saturday only a free will offering will be asked.
Curt Swarm is visiting the Mount Pleasant Public Library at 10 AM, during the senior coffee time, to talk about his new book Taskforce IED.
The Louisa County Fine Art Show, that includes a juried art show, will be held at the Morning Sun Community Center. The work of 22 area artists will be on display. Hours today are noon to 7 pm, Saturday noon to 4 pm and Sunday 10:30 am to 4 pm. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Here is the schedule of events as Iowa Wesleyan Homecoming festivities continue……
1:00am-2:00pm – ’70, ’71, and ’72 ‘Get Reacquainted’ Gathering
Mike ’72 and Anita ’71 (Brent) Hampton home
11:00am-1:00pm – Celebration of Credits and Major Extravaganza
Atrium, Howe Student Activity Center
Alumni welcome to attend!
1:00pm-7:30pm – Registration Table
Atrium, Howe Student Activity Center
3:00pm-5:00pm – Class of 1972 President’s Reception
President’s House, 611 E. Washington Street
5:00pm-7:00pm – Kickoff Picnic
Campus Lawn
6:00pm-7:30pm – Men’s and Women’s Alumni Basketball Games
Ruble Arena, Howe Student Activity Center
6:00pm-8:00pm – Alumni, Parents & Friends Reception
Tiger Suite above Ruble Arena, Howe Student Activity Center
7:30pm-8:00pm – Boom Night
Ruble Arena, Howe Student Activity Center
8:00pm-12:00am – Alumni Social hosted by Class of ’72
Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club, 2275 Hickory Avenue
Players Workshop at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington presents Mamma Mia! at 7:30 pm tonight and again Saturday tonight. The Sunday performance is at 2 pm.

Saturday
2022-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
October 1
The Second Annual Depot Tour will be held today and Sunday. The center of the of the Tour is Van Buren County with locations in Henry, Lee and Wapello counties. There are 11 stops on the tour. Hours and addresses can be found on the Villages of Van Buren County Facebook page.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost Site is open 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 Farmers Market will be held from 8:30 am to 11 am under Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
St. Alphonsus Ladies of Charity Rummage Sale from 9 am to noon in Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street, Mt. Pleasant. today a free will offering will be asked.
The Iowa Wesleyan University Homecoming Parade starts at 10 am from in front of the Howe Student Activity Center. Following the parade there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new weight room in the Student Center.
It’s a full day and evening of IWU Homecoming activities:
8:00am-11:00am – Registration Table
Atrium, Howe Student Activity Center
8:30am-9:00am – Unveiling of IW Documentary
Social Hall, Howe Student Activity Center
10:00am-10:30am – Parade
Parade begins and ends at Howe Student Activity Center
10:30am-11:00am – IW Weight Room Ribbon Cutting
Campus Lawn
11:00am-11:45am – Class and Greek Photos
Front steps of P.E.O. Memorial Building
11:30am-1:00pm – Open House Around the Campus
11:30am-2:00pm – Tailgate Lunch and Tiger Fan Zone
Mapleleaf Athletic Complex
1:00pm – Homecoming Football Game
Mapleleaf Athletic Complex
3:30pm – 4:00pm – Alumni & Friends Choir Reception
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Choir Reunion Sing-A-Long
Third Floor, Old Main, everyone welcome!
6:00pm-6:30pm – Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Reception
Atrium, Howe Student Activity Center
6:30pm-8:00pm – Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
Social Hall, Howe Student Activity Center
The Louisa County Fine Art Show, that includes a juried art show, will be held at the Morning Sun Community Center. The work of 22 area artists will be on display. Hours today are noon to 4 pm and Sunday 10:30 am to 4 pm. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday from 6 to 7:30 pm.
The St. James God’s Acre Sale in St. Paul is celebrating 71 year with the auction starting at noon. Turkey and roast beef sandwiches, along with desserts will be served thru out the day and evening.
Steve and Mary Hoyer in Salem will participate in the annual Solar Energy Tour, sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society. Their all-electric home, powered by solar, will be open for visitors this weekend, Saturday and Sunday – October 1st and 2nd, from 1-4:00 in the afternoon.
Players Workshop at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington presents Mamma Mia! at 7:30 pm tonight. The Sunday performance is at 2 pm.

Sunday
2022-10-02
October 2
There is a community brunch at Twin Lakes in Winfield serving from 9:30 am to 1 pm. A free will donation is asked.
The Second Annual Depot Tour will be held again today. The center of the of the Tour is Van Buren County with locations in Henry, Lee and Wapello counties. There are 11 stops on the tour. Hours and addresses can be found on the Villages of Van Buren County Facebook page.
IWU Homecoming events wrap up today:
10:00am-11:15am – Worship Service
University Chapel
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Randall Perry ’70
Rev. Bonnie (Carver) Wilkerson ’72
IW Choir to perform; any alums welcome to join the choir!
11:30am-1:00pm – Community Homecoming Brunch
Social Hall, Howe Student Activity Center
The Louisa County Fine Art Show, that includes a juried art show, will be held at the Morning Sun Community Center. The work of 22 area artists will be on display. Hours today are 10:30 am to 4 pm. There will be a reception for the artists from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Steve and Mary Hoyer in Salem will participate in the annual Solar Energy Tour, sponsored by the American Solar Energy Society. Their all-electric home, powered by solar, will be open for visitors from 1 to 4:00 pm in the afternoon.
Danville Homecoming Week activities kick off today with Powder Puff Volleyball at 3 pm in the High School gym followed by Powder Puff Football at 6 pm on the football field.
Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting a Community Hayride. From 4 to 6 p.m. enjoy a community hayride at the Swedesburg Parish Hall, 201 Academy Avenue, Swedesburg. There will be hot dogs to roast, s’mores to eat, along with the hayrides and games to play. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday
2022-10-04
October 4
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge, at 108 N. Saunders Street, serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is serving tacos and walking tacos from 5 to 6:30 pm. Dine in or carry out. Call 319-385-8613 for pickup.

Wednesday
2022-10-05
October 5
The Mount Pleasant compost site is open on Wednesdays from noon to 5 pm. Please note this is a change in the Wednesday schedule. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the west end of Yocum Lane.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be held in McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion from 4 to 6 pm.
Iowa Wesleyan University is hosting the Chamber’s monthly Alive After 5 event from 5 to 7 pm in the Howe Student Activity Center Social Hall. Chamber members, their employees and guests are invited to attend. Please use the southwest doors.
Olson Powell Memorial Chapel is hosting a free grief information series from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and again October 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Chapel in Mount Pleasant on Mapleleaf Drive. The sessions are for anyone who wants to know about grief.

Thursday
2022-10-06
October 6
There will be an artist reception from 5 to 7 pm at the Mount Pleasant Main Street Art Center for Susan Partain. Her work is on exhibit thru the month of October in the Featured Artist Gallery.
Mount Pleasant Homecoming Week continues with Boom Night at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex. The Booster Club supper starts at 5:30 pm. The Powder Puff football game begins at 6 pm followed by Junior/Senior Boys volleyball. The Homecoming Court, King and Queen and Junior Royalty will be announced.
Players Workshop at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington presents Mamma Mia! at 7:30 pm tonight and again Friday and Saturday tonight. The Sunday performance is at 2 pm.

Friday
2022-10-07 08:00 - 17:00
October 7
The Presbyterian Women will be holding a rummage and bake sale at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut St. in Mount Pleasant from noon to 6 pm and on Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. All items are 50 cents, unless marked. There will be a $2 bag sale on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Homecoming Parade begins at 3:01 pm starting on East Monroe in front of the public library/civic center. The parade will proceed west to the Subway corner, turn north on Jefferson Street to the Post Office, turn back east on Madison.
Players Workshop at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington presents Mamma Mia! at 7:30 pm tonight and again Saturday tonight. The Sunday performance is at 2 pm.

Saturday
2022-10-08
October 8
Columbus Junction is celebrating Columbus Days today and Sunday. The theme is “Bridging” recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Swinging Bridge. There will be food, games, live music, a parade, bags tournament and more.
The Presbyterian Women will be holding a rummage and bake sale at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut St. in Mount Pleasant from 8 am to 1 pm. All items are 50 cents, unless marked. There will be a $2 bag sale from 11 am to 1 pm.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost Site is open 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 Farmers Market will be held from 8:30 am to 11 am under Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
It’s Octoberfest in Donnellson. There will be family activities, classic car cruise, bags tournament, axe throwing, food, music and more.
The Denmark, Iowa Congregational United Church of Christ is celebrating the 75th God’s Portion Day. Booths open at 10 am, the parade is at 10:30 am and the auction is at noon. A chicken noodle or maidrite dinner will be served. There will be music, baked goods, homemade candy and a quilt show.
St. Mary’s Fall Festival will be held in West Point in the Holy Trinity Gym. Auction starts 11:30 am.
New London V.F.W. Post 7641 serving ribeye or ham dinners from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Winfield Presbyterian Church 302 S. Locust, in Winfield, will be hosting local renowned pianist Joel Brown in a Winfield Area Grateful Gathering event at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Brown is well known in the area for the beautiful music he presents on the piano keyboard. A free-will donation will be received for future WAGG EVENTS. Everyone is welcome after the concert to the fellowship hall for some fall refreshments and social time with old and new friends.
Players Workshop at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington presents Mamma Mia! at 7:30 pm tonight. The Sunday performance is at 2 pm.
The Mount Pleasant High School Homecoming Dance will be held at the High School from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. The Royalty will be announced at 9:45 pm.

Sunday
2022-10-09
October 9
Mt. Pleasant Fire is hosting a soup luncheon on Sunday Oct 9th to kick of Fire Prevention Week. Serving will be from 11:00AM to 2:00 PM. We will be serving chili, cheese potato soup and grilled cheese. Cost is free will donation. Proceeds go towards new portable scene lighting.
Players Workshop at 1431 Grove Street in Burlington presents Mamma Mia! at 2 pm.
The SonShine Academy Preschool in Mount Pleasant is hosting an ice cream social from 5 to 6:30 pm. The menu includes beef burgers, hot dogs, root beer floats, homemade desserts and ice cream. A free will donation will be asked to support the preschool. Son Shine Academy is located at 910 Mapleleaf Drive.
Players Workshop holds open auditions for the Gary Ray Stapp comedy/drama Lost (and Found) in IKEA tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Workshop, 1431 Grove St., Burlington. Parts are available for 5 men and 5 women, ages 30’s and up. No special requirements are needed to audition. For more information, contact director Libba Flores at 319-750-3533 or go to their website www.playersworkshoptheater.com.

Monday
2022-10-10
Players Workshop holds open auditions for the Gary Ray Stapp comedy/drama Lost (and Found) in IKEA tonight at 7 p.m. at the Workshop, 1431 Grove St., Burlington. Parts are available for 5 men and 5 women, ages 30’s and up. No special requirements are needed to audition. For more information, contact director Libba Flores at 319-750-3533 or go to their website www.playersworkshoptheater.com.

Tuesday
2022-10-11
October 11
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge, at 108 N. Saunders Street, serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is serving tacos and walking tacos from 5 to 6:30 pm. Dine in or carry out. Call 319-385-8613 for pickup.
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates forum at 5:30 pm at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. The candidates for House District 87 and House District 88 along with the candidates for Senate District 44 will participate.
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will host a public information meeting at 7 pm at the Swedesburg Lutheran Church Parish Hall. The meeting will be an opportunity to learn more about the two companies interested in putting wind turbines on land mostly in the northern part of Henry County.

Wednesday
2022-10-12
October 12
The Mount Pleasant compost site is open on Wednesdays from noon to 5 pm. Please note this is a change in the Wednesday schedule. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the west end of Yocum Lane.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be held in McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion from 4 to 6 pm.
Olson Powell Memorial Chapel presents The Journey of Grief. This free grief information and support session will beheld from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Olson Powell on Mapleleaf Drive in Mount Pleasant.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department will be hosting it’s annual Fire Prevention Week Open House from 6:00 to 8:00PM. Visitors will get a chance to try on fire gear, spray a fire hose, visit the fire safety house and climb on the fire trucks. Refreshments will also be served.

Thursday
2022-10-13
October 13
KILJ AM & FM will host a candidates forum at 5:30 pm. The candidates for Iowa House District 87, Mike Heaton and Jeff Shipley, will discuss the issues with Kadie Johannson and Theresa Rose.
The Thrashers House of Terror is open from 6:30 to 10 pm at McMillan Park in Mount Pleasant. Friday and Saturday hours are 6 pm to midnight. Cost is $10 per person. A fast pass is $20.
Mount Pleasant Community School District 5th grade band “Informance” at 7 pm at the High School.

Friday
2022-10-14
October 14
This is the weekend of the Villages of Van Buren County Scenic Drive Festival. Countywide arts, crafts, flea markets, car shows, historic sites,not to mention the beautiful fall foliage. For more information check out villagesofvanburen.com or call 800-868-7822.
Thrashers House of Terror is open from 6 pm to midnight at McMillan Park in Mount Pleasant. $10 per person or $20 for a fast pass. Details at thrashershouseofterror.com.
This is the first weekend for the Midwest Haunted Rails featuring the Ghost Train of No Return and the Ghostly Trolley. Friday night hours are 6 to 10 pm. Saturday hours are 6 to 10:30 pm. $15 per person. Ages 4 and under are free. Find out more at oldthreshers.com.
Organist Jay Warren will provide live musical accompaniment for the silent film, “Phantom of the Opera” at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. The Center will also host a 1920’s preshow party at 6:30 pm. The film starts at 7:30 pm. Admission is free.

Saturday
2022-10-15
October 15
The Mount Pleasant City Compost Site is open 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 Farmers Market will be held from 8:30 am to 11 am under Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
The Villages of Van Buren County host the annual Scenic Drive Festival thru the weekend. Take in the fall colors, the historic sites as well as the flea markets, car shows, arts and crafts that each village has to offer.
The Winfield Fire and Rescue will hold their annual soup supper from 5 to 7 pm at the Fire Station. The menu includes chili or cheesy potato soup, lettuce sandwich, drink and a brownie or a cookie. Dine-in or curbside pickup available.
The Centenary United Methodist Church of Morning Sun will hold its 99th annual Harvest Fest Dinner at the church. A full menu will be served from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Cost is $12.00 per meal. Drive thru curbside pick-up only.
Thrashers House of Terror is open from 6 pm to midnight at McMillan Park in Mount Pleasant. $10 per person or $20 for a fast pass. Details at thrashershouseofterror.com.
This is the first weekend for the Midwest Haunted Rails featuring the Ghost Train of No Return and the Ghostly Trolley. Saturday hours are 6 to 10:30 pm. $15 per person. Ages 4 and under are free. Find out more at oldthreshers.com.

Sunday
2022-10-16
October 16
Mount Pleasant High School Choral Concert at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church.

Monday
2022-10-17
October 17
Mount Pleasant School District All Bands Night at 7 pm at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex.

Tuesday
2022-10-18
October 18
Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters fruit/cheese/sausage sale begins today and runs thru Wednesday, November 2nd. Band students in 5th-11th grades will be selling quality fruit/sausage/cheese to raise funds to put in their trip accounts towards future band trips. Money will be collected at the time of the sale, & delivery of ordered items will be around December 3rd. Call (319)217-8533 or (319) 325-2207.
The Lockridge Fire Department is hosting a blood drive from 3:30 to 7:30 pm at the Lockridge School.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge, at 108 N. Saunders Street, serves tacos every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School is serving tacos and walking tacos from 5 to 6:30 pm. Apple slushies will also be available for purchase. Dine in or carry out. Call 319-385-8613 for pickup.This week’s Taco Tuesday is another fundraiser for the 9th-12th graders taking a trip to St. Louis, October 21st, 22nd, 23rd. The students will be working this evening. On the trip they will be doing a service project for the Salvation Army. And for site seeing they will go to the Arch, take a Riverboat Cruise Tour, go to the City Museum, Union Station, Aquarium and St. Louis Zoo.
The Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance is hosting a Candidates Forum from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Social Hall featuring candidates for Henry County offices, candidates for State House Rep and Senate and U.S. District 1 Representative.
Mount Pleasant School District Middle School Choral Concert will be held at 7 pm at the High School.

Wednesday
2022-10-19
October 19
The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will meet Wednesday October 19 at 1:00 PM at East Grove Farms in the old Pilot Grove No. 6 one-room school. The building was moved to East Grove Farms last October and is undergoing preservation activity by the Garretson family. The public is invited to attend. The address is 1878 335 St., Salem.
The City of Mount Pleasant compost site is open Wednesdays from noon to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Winfield Presbyterian Church will host a Harvest Supper serving from 5 to 6:30 pm. The menu includes ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans and a roll for $10.
The Van Buren County Farm Bureau is hosting a candidates forum at 7 pm at the Roberts Memorial Building in Keosauqua. Candidates for the Van Buren Count Board of Supervisors and County Treasurer will discuss local issues.

Thursday
2022-10-20
October 20
The Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education Center is hosting a diabetes support group meeting from 2 to 3 pm in the Diabetes Education Center, Suite 25 at HCHC.
This week’s Hike A Park will take place at Eden Park in Louisa County. Meet at the park at 3 pm. The hikes are always 2 to 4 miles and led by the park naturalists. There’s no cost and no registration required.
KILJ is hosting a candidate forum at 5:30 pm on 105.5 FM with Adrian Dickey and Rich Taylor, the candidates for Iowa Senate District 44. The candidates will discuss the issues with Paul Dennison and Theresa Rose.
The Thrashers House of Terror in Mount Pleasant’s McMillan Park is open from 6:30 to 10 pm.
Addington Place in Mount Pleasant invites the community to its’ Family Fall Festival from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. There will be a grill out, hay rides, bonfire and music. RSVP by calling 319-385-7227.

Friday
2022-10-21
October 21
Today is the deadline to register for the HCHC Diabetes Education Team’s two day class that will be held October 24 and October 25 from 8:30 to 11:30 each morning. This program is open to anyone with Type 1 or Type diabetes. Call 319-385-6518 to register.
Thrashers House of Terror is open from 6 pm to midnight at McMillan Park in Mount Pleasant. $10 per person or $20 for a fast pass. Details at thrashershouseofterror.com. The Midwest Haunted Rails features the Ghost Train of No Return and the Ghostly Trolley. Friday night hours are 6 to 10 pm. Saturday hours are 6 to 10:30 pm. $15 per person. Ages 4 and under are free. Find out more at oldthreshers.com.
The Haunted School is open in Bonaparte from 7 to 10 pm tonite and again on October 22, 28 and 29. The school is located at 602 8th Street. Admission is $10 per person.

Saturday
2022-10-22
-October 22
Join Mount Pleasant Park and Rec at their first Trout Release to be held at 11 am on October 22nd at East Lake Park here in Mount Pleasant! During this event, the Iowa DNR will release 1,000 trout fish and 100 of those released will be tagged. The first 25 participates that catch a tagged fish will receive a prize. The release will occur at 10:00 a.m. and Trout Fishing will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. This event is FREE, but anglers need to be properly licensed and participants will need to bring appropriate gear. For more information visit the Facebook event or call the city office at 319-385-1470.
Holy Trinity Catholic School God’s Portion Sale begins at 4 pm with Happy Hour and the grain auction followed by lots of good food, tons of auction items and lots of fun. Come to the Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Ft. Madison.
There is a Reunion for former Bluebird Midwest employees at Mi Pueblo in Mount Pleasant. Please meet outside at 5:55 pm.
Thrashers House of Terror is open from 6 pm to midnight at McMillan Park in Mount Pleasant. $10 per person or $20 for a fast pass. Details at thrashershouseofterror.com. The Midwest Haunted Rails featuring the Ghost Train of No Return and the Ghostly Trolley. Saturday hours are 6 to 10:30 pm. $15 per person. Ages 4 and under are free. Find out more at oldthreshers.com.
The Haunted School is open in Bonaparte from 7 to 10 pm tonite and again on October 28 and 29. The school is located at 602 8th Street. Admission is $10 per person.
There is a Cotillion Club dance at The Loft in downtown Burlington. Dance from 7 to 10 pm. This is open to the public. Cover charge of $12.50 for non-members. Snack food will be served.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presents its’ Masterworks Series titled Towering Footprints. Performances will be held this evening at 7:30 pm at the Capital Theater in Burlington, Sunday at 2 pm at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa and again Sunday at 6:30 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel in Mt. Pleasant.

Sunday
2022-10-23
October 23
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra presents its’ Masterworks Series titled Towering Footprints. Performances will be at 2 pm at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa and again Sunday at 6:30 pm in the Iowa Wesleyan University Chapel in Mt. Pleasant.
Green Mound Church is having a soup supper at 5 pm. All are welcome to attend with a free will donation being collected.
The First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant invites the community to a gospel-pickin’ and singin’ evening beginning at 7 pm. Jody Adams plays banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitar as well as sharing his tetimony. The church is located at 100 East Webster Street.
