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Sunday Events
2021-07-04
July 4th *Fourth of July*
For today only, the New London Presbyterian Church service will air on KILJ at 10:30 am. We will go back to our normal schedule next week.
The New London 4th of July celebration begins with pancakes in the park starting at 7 am and then walking tacos at 11 am. Kids games in the park starting at noon. The parade begins at 1 pm. There will be a bags tournament at 1 pm at the VFW and a coloring contest for kids at 2 pm. The VFW will serve maidrites, beans and chips starting at 2 pm. The parade participants get free hotdogs courtesy of the VFW and the Post will also serve cake in celebration of its’ 75 Anniversary.
Mount Pleasant Fireworks start at dark at McMillan Park.
The Burlington Municipal Band performs tonight. The conductor is West Burlington music teacher Jeremy Henman. The family-friendly concert will be at the Crapo Park bandshell at 7:30 pm. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Monday July 5 KILJ and the Kimzey Funeral Home bring you a special Music and the Spoken Word radio special with the Tabernacle Choir called “The Privilege of Freedom.” You can hear it on 105.5 FM starting at 9 am.
Mount Pleasant City offices are closed July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Garbage collection will be one day later this week.
The Mount Pleasant Public Library is closed July 5.

Saturday Events
2021-07-03
July 3rd
The Wayland Independence Day Celebration begins at 6:30 am with the Lions Club Breakfast at the Community Center. The Parade begins at 10:30 am and lunch will be served from 11 am to 1 pm by the WACO basketball teams at the High School. The Firefighter water games will begin after the parade at about noon and Fireworks are at dusk at the football field. There will be a special grand opening of the West Park Wetlands from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
The city of Morning Sun has a packed schedule of events. Events start with the Legion Pancake Breakfast at 6:30 am. The 5K Tiger Trot Color Run starts at 7:30. There’s games and activities throughout the day. The Mile Long Parade starts at 3 pm. Evening entertainment starts at 6:30, skydivers at 7 and fireworks kick off at dusk.

Friday Events
2021-07-02
July 2
Come to the Salem Park for this month’s Salem car cruise. See all the great classic cars parked around the park this evening.

Thursday Events
2021-07-01
July 1
To celebrate Independent Retailer Month, Downtown Mount Pleasant has an Independence Day Pre-Party in Central Park. Tickets are $5, Events include Thanks With Franks, games, a beer and wine tasting, an Eventzee Scavenger Hunt from 5 to 7 pm. There will be a dog parade/costume contest at 6:30 pm.
Mount Pleasant Community Band Concert will be held in Central Park at 7 pm weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy!

Wednesday Events
2021-06-30
June 30
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open for the season Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 4 to 6 pm in the Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
The Houghton Ball Association Wednesday night league plays. Several local businesses and groups have committed to provide food to the teams and community for this year. Support the Houghton Ball Association!! Stop by and grab a meal and a cold beverage between 5 and 8 pm and watch some softball!!
Salem Rec Association is hosting coed adult softball at the Salem Ball Fields on Wednesday evenings. The Salem Association partners with Houghton to host the teams. The Salem Rec Association grills and provides cold beverages between 6pm and 9pm every Wednesday thru the end of July.

Monday Events
2021-06-28
June 28th
The Greater Jefferson County Fair is underway. For the schedule of events, click this link.

Sunday Events
2021-06-27
June 27th
The Greater Jefferson County Fair is underway. For the schedule of events, click this link.
The Mount Pleasant Community Theatre presents, “Time Flies” at the Old Threshers Log Village at 6 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Show contains adult humor. Free will donation. In case of rain the show will be held under Wright Pavilion.
This week’s concert of the Burlington Municipal Band will be conducted by retired New London band director Ron Coberley. Ron has chosen a high-energy program that will have our audience tapping its feet! Featured will be selections by Leroy Anderson, a patriotic medley and tunes from the James Bond movies. The concert will be at 7:30 PM at the Crapo (kray-po) Park bandshell and is free of charge. Bring a lawn chair or blanket or sit on provided benches.

Saturday Events
2021-06-26
June 26
The Greater Jefferson County Fair is underway. For the schedule of events, click this link.
Today is the deadline to RSVP for the July 3 Randy Wright Benefit. Call 319-572-7091. This is in order to get an estimate for the lunch at noon that day. The benefit will be held at East Lake Park in Mount Pleasant at the Hayward Shelter. It will begin with an optional bike ride around the lake at 11 am followed by the noon lunch and a silent auction.
Bonaparte Historical District celebrate the Fourth of July today. There will be a beer garden all day. The dog show is at 1 pm. There will be a bounce house from 3 to 9. There’s Bingo from 3 to 5 and then 6 to 8 at the Opera House and bands at 4 and 8 pm. The Firemen will have a bbq lunch with the trimmings at 10 am and dinner is catfish starting at 4:30. Fireworks are at dark.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open for the season Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 8:30 am to 11 am at McMillan Park in the Wright Pavilion.
The Oakland Mills Nature Center is open Saturday mornings from 9 am to noon. Weekday appointments can be made by call 319-986-5067.
The Mount Pleasant Community Theatre presents, “Time Flies” at the Old Threshers Log Village at 6 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Show contains adult humor. Free will donation. There will be a second performance June 27, same place, same time. In case of rain the show will be held under Wright Pavilion.
NEW LONDON VFW POST 7641 WILL SERVE LIVER & ONIONS OR SWISS STEAK SATURDAY, JUNE 26 FROM 5-7:30 P.M. COST IS $ 7.50. SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES, CORN & ROLL. 802 EAST MCKINLEY, NEW LONDON. CARRY-OUTS MAY CALL 319-367-5009

Friday Events
2021-06-25
June 25th
The Greater Jefferson County Fair is underway. For the schedule of events, click this link.
Today is the deadline to register for the HCHC Diabetes Education Team’s two day class for anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The classes will be held June 28 and June 29 each morning from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. For information or to sign up call 319-385-6518.
The Movies In The Salem Park venue has changed to the fellowship hall of Salem Friends Church at 8:30 P.M.
Saturday, June 26, is the deadline to RSVP for the July 3 Randy Wright Benefit. Call 319-572-7091. This is in order to get an estimate for the lunch at noon that day. The benefit will be held at East Lake Park in Mount Pleasant at the Hayward Shelter. It will begin with an optional bike ride around the lake at 11 am followed by the noon lunch and a silent auction.

Thursday Events
2021-06-24
June 24
The Greater Jefferson County Fair is underway. For the schedule of events, click this link.
Henry County Public Health is holding an immunization clinic from 1 to 4 pm at the Public Health office, 106 N. Jackson Street, Suite 103 in Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant Community Band Concert will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church on Mapleleaf Drive at 7 pm.

Wednesday Events
2021-06-23
June 23
The Greater Jefferson County Fair is underway. For the schedule of events, click this link.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open for the season Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Those who ordered peaches from Youth for Christ can pick them up in Columbus Junction at the Youth Center.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 4 to 6 pm in the Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
ISU Extension and the Family Connection present “Slide into Summer!” From 4 to 5:30 pm, come to the west playground at East Lake Park. Come meet friends, make a craft, play and share summer fun ideas. Dinner will be provided. For more information, text 319.931.0067 or email sgardner@iastate.edu.
The Houghton Ball Association Wednesday night league plays. Several local businesses and groups have committed to provide food to the teams and community for this year. Support the Houghton Ball Association!! Stop by and grab a meal and a cold beverage between 5 and 8 pm and watch some softball!!
Salem Rec Association is hosting coed adult softball at the Salem Ball Fields on Wednesday evenings. The Salem Association partners with Houghton to host the teams. The Salem Rec Association grills and provides cold beverages between 6pm and 9pm every Wednesday thru the end of July.

Tuesday Events
2021-06-22
June 22
It’s fair time in Jefferson County. The 4H/FFA horse show starts at 8 am. The Fair Parade begins at 6:30 pm. All at the fairgrounds in Fairfield.
Those who ordered peaches from Youth for Christ can pick them up from 3 to 7 pm at the Mount Pleasant Christian School and at the Keokuk HyVee. Pick up in Columbus Junction is June 23 at the Youth Center.
The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will meet at 3:30 pm via conference call. For more information on access to the meeting contact the SWCD office at 319-385-2824.

Monday Events
2021-06-21
June 21
The railroad tracks at Racine Avenue east side of New London will be closed today for repairs.
The Henry County Road Department announces a road closure on 253rd Street, one mile east of Franklin Avenue for crossroad culvert replacement. The road closure begins June 21 at 7 am and will last for about one week.
The Henry County Road Department announces construction work on Iowa Avenue south of Mt. Pleasant. Portable traffic signals will be utilized as traffic will be limited to one lane. Please travel this area with caution.
Those who ordered peaches from Youth for Christ can pick them up in Ft. Madison at the Farmers Market from 4 to 6 pm. There will also be opportunities for pick up June 22 from 3 to 7 pm at the Mount Pleasant Christian School and at the Keokuk HyVee. Pick up in Columbus Junction is June 23 at the Youth Center.

Sunday Events
2021-06-20
June 20
This is the last day of Brighton Whoopee Days. The community church service is at 10 am in Central Park. Registration for the horse shoe tournament starts at 11 am and the action starts at noon.
The railroad crossing at Racine Avenue east side of New London will be closed for repairs Monday.
The Henry County Road Department announces a road closure on 253rd Street, one mile east of Franklin Avenue for crossroad culvert replacement. The road closure begins June 21 at 7 am and will last for about one week.
The Henry County Road Department announces construction work Monday, June 21st on Iowa Avenue south of Mt. Pleasant. Portable traffic signals will be utilized as traffic will be limited to one lane. Please travel this area with caution.
Midwest Old Threshers Reunion is in need of more individuals to open their homes for the “local In-Home Stay Program.” Many visitors are still looking for a place to stay during the 2021 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on September 2 through 6. Homeowners interested in opening their homes to an Old Threshers visitor should call 309-791-7689 or call the Old Threshers office at 319-385-8937.

Saturday Events
2021-06-19
June 19
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open for the season Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 8:30 am to 11 am at McMillan Park in the Wright Pavilion.
Fly Van Buren is back this year! The Fly-In breakfast will be held at the Keosauqua, Iowa Municipal Airport from 7:00 – 10:00 am. The Keosauqua Lions Club will be serving an all-you-can-eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast beginning at 7:00 am, rain or shine for $7.00. All pilots are invited to Fly-In for a FREE breakfast! For more information about the additional activities contact: Villages of Van Buren 800-868-7822/ 319-293-7111 or visit www.villagesofvanburen.com
Main Street Mount Pleasant’s Sip and Shop runs today from 10 to 3. Participating businesses will be open, there will be pop-vendors as well as coffee and wine samples too.
Everyone is invited to a ceremony in Mount Pleasant’s Central Park dedicating a plaque recognizing essential workers. The ceremony will be held at 2 pm.
The Douds Field Day provides fun today and Sunday. All events will be held in Yates Memorial Park. There will be a provide at 10:30 am, vendor fair, food games, bags tournament and a farm horse skills demonstration as well as a dinner auction, kids games, live music and fireworks. On Sunday there is a community worship service, lunch and tractor pull.
It’s a full day of fun in Brighton during Whoopee Days. Everything kicks off at 7 am with the annual walk and the Lions Club Breakfast. The parade starts at 10 am. There will be vendors, crafts, a flea market and concessions all day. There is also music, the annual mud run and cemetery walk.
The Oakland Mills Nature Center is open Saturday mornings from 9 am to noon. Weekday appointments can be made by call 319-986-5067.
Everyone is invited to the Parkview Home Fundraiser in Wayland from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. The menu includes BBQ pork loin or turkey breast filet, hash brown casserole, baked beans, Hawaiian roll, brownie bar and bottle water. All proceeds go towards construction of a new maintenance building.
The Mount Pleasant Community Theatre presents, “Time Flies” at the Old Threshers Log Village at 6 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Show contains adult humor. Free will donation. A second performance will be held June 20 same time, same place. There will also be a performance June 26 and June 27.
The City of New London’s summer movie in the park tonight features Toy Story 4 in the City park. The movie starts at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Free popcorn and beverages will be provided.

Friday Events
2021-06-18
June 18
Brighton Whoopee Days continues with the vendor, craft and flea market all day. The Lions concession stand is open from 11:3- am to 9 pm. Enjoy music by The Harvest Band starting at 5 pm. The Lake Darling Saddle Club Fun Show starts at 6 pm and the street dance starts at 9 pm. Saturday features a full day of fun and the weekend wraps up on Sunday with the church service and horse show tournament.
Planned BNSF railroad track closures for repairs:
Friday – June 18th Chestnut Street in New London AND Monday – June 21st Racine Avenue east side of New London
Mt. Pleasant Vets Hall presents The Troubadors with Stan Hill and Friends. Enjoy a fish, chicken or shrimp dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Music starts at 7. The public is welcome.

Thursday Events
2021-06-17
July 17
Henry County Public Health is holding an immunization clinic from 1 to 6 pm at the Public Health office, 106 N. Jackson Street, Suite 103 in Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant Community Band Concert will be held in Central Park at 7 pm weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy!
Big Creek Tractor Club has a meeting at 7 pm at Open Bible Church. All visitors are welcome.

Wednesday Events
2021-06-16
June 16
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open for the season Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 1:00 PM at the Henry County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 4 to 6 pm in the Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
The Houghton Ball Association Wednesday night league plays. Several local businesses and groups have committed to provide food to the teams and community for this year. Support the Houghton Ball Association!! Stop by and grab a meal and a cold beverage between 5 and 8 pm and watch some softball. The Lee County Cattlemen are grilling RIBEYE SANDWICHES and HAMBURGERS from 5 to 9 pm. Proceeds will help support the Houghton Fire Dept.
Salem Rec Association is hosting coed adult softball at the Salem Ball Fields on Wednesday evenings. The Salem Association partners with Houghton to host the teams. The Salem Rec Association grills and provides cold beverages between 6pm and 9pm every Wednesday thru the end of July.

Tuesday Events
2021-06-15
June 15

At 9:30 am, all area residents are invited to gather at the fountain in Central Park to film “CommUnity” video. The video will be submitted to the state’s #IowansUnite Community Pride video contest for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind mural designed and installed by Iowa artist Ben Schuh that welcomes visitors to their shopping district or downtown area.

Lockridge Fire and Rescue Blood Drive runs from 3:30 to 7:30 pm at the old school building in Lockridge.
The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities will have a water shut-off to tie into the new water main at the intersection of W. Monroe and N. White Streets. The water will be shut-off from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. The following locations will be without water during this time:

Monroe Street from Jackson St. to McCoy St.
100 Block of S. White St.
100 Block of S. VanBuren St.
100 Block of S. Marion St.
100 Block of N. Marion St.

Monday Events
2021-06-14
June 14 Flag Day
The Winfield American Legion Post 643 will hold a flag burning ceremony at 9:30 am in the alley behind the Winfield Veterans Building. The public is invited.
The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities will have a water shut-off to tie into the new water main at the intersection of W. Monroe and N. White Streets. The water will be shut-off on Tuesday, June 15th from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m.The following locations will be without water during this time:

Monroe Street from Jackson St. to McCoy St.
100 Block of S. White St.
100 Block of S. VanBuren St.
100 Block of S. Marion St.
100 Block of N. Marion St.

Sunday Events
2021-06-13
June 13
It’s the final day of the Farmington Strawberry Festival. Events run throughout the day, including the Kenny Hamberg Memorial Car Show from noon to 4 pm. Free strawberries and ice cream will be served from 2 to 4 pm.
The Annual Reunion of Relatives of the John abd Bertha Christner Hill family will be held at the Wayland Community Center in Wayland, Iowa. A covered dish picnic will be held at noon. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Saturday Events
2021-06-12
June 12
Lockridge Fire & Rescue is serving up a biscuit and gravy breakfast from 6 am to 11:30 am at the Lockridge School. Dine in or carry out. Your freewill donation will help purchase turnout gear.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open for the season Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Farmington Strawberry Festival continues today. A pancake breakfast starts at 7 and events run throughout the day. Free strawberries and ice cream are served from 2 to 4 pm.
The Salem City Wide Garage Sales are going on today from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. Watch for the signs.
The Relay for Life Team, No One Walks Alone, will hold it’s annual sale during the Salem City Wides in the Salem Park shelter house.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 8:30 am to 11 am at McMillan Park in the Wright Pavilion.
Henry County Public Health will have a walk-in covid 19 vaccination clinic from 9 to 10 at the First Presbyterian Church on South Walnut Street in Mount Pleasant. This is for ages 18 and older. Spanish interpreters will be available.
The Oakland Mills Nature Center is open Saturday mornings from 9 am to noon. Weekday appointments can be made by call 319-986-5067.

Today from 9 am to noon, the Friends of HCHC and the HCHC Foundation will be in the north associate parking lot collecting confidential files to be shredded on site as well as e-waste, televisions and computer monitors. Document shredding is $6 per copier paper box. E-waste consists of hard drives, keyboards, fax machines, copiers, DVD players, and VCRs. These items will be collected for .50 cents a pound. Televisions will be collected only if they are fully intact and not broken. Up to four TVs will be accepted per load. The first two TVs are $25 each, the third and fourth TV are $20 each. Computer monitors are $7 each. Enter the parking lot from White Street and follow the signs to the appropriate area. Proceeds from this event benefit projects of the Friends of HCHC and the HCHC Foundation. For more information, call 319-385-6524.

New London VFW serves Boecker and Crews’ Smoked Ribs from 5 to 7:30 pm. Sides include cheesy potatoes, baked beans and a roll for $14. Ribs only are $11 for a half rack. Carryouts, call 319-367-5009.
Come out and enjoy a great meal while supporting WMU Football! The Wolves Football Classic Dinner is Free Will Donation meal open to the public from 5-7pm at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club in Winfield. Serving Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Chips & Desserts.

Friday Events
2021-06-11
June 11
The Salem City Wide Garage Sales are going on today from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. Watch for the signs.
The Relay for Life Team, No One Walks Alone, will hold it’s annual sale during the Salem City Wides in the Salem Park shelter house.
The Farmington Strawberry Festival starts today. Events run throughout the day, including the Prince and Princess Contest at 6 pm.
Today is the deadline to sign up for the free program “Coffee With Katie.” The next program is June 17 at 2 pm at HCHC in the Diabetes Education Center. The topic for this discussion will be current topics in diabetes education with recipes and tips and tricks to stay on track. Call 319-385-6518 to reserve a seat.
The Mount Pleasant car cruise is the second Friday of every month around the Central Park Square. Tonight is also the night for Music on Main. Come to town, have a great evening meal at one of the local restaurants and enjoy the music and the classic vehicles from 6-9 pm.

Thursday Events
2021-06-10
June 10
Today is Toddler Story Time at 10 am and 1 pm at the Mount Pleasant Public Library.
Henry County Public Health is holding an immunization clinic from 1 to 4 pm at the Public Health office, 106 N. Jackson Street, Suite 103 in Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant Community Band Concert will be held in Central Park at 7 pm weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy! Henry County P.E.O.’s are doing “Pies in the Park”in conjunction with concerts…free will donation…no ice cream this year…pies individually packaged…but are all HOMEMADE. Bottles of water available also.

Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone is seeking donations for the garage sale coming up this weekend. If you would like to donate please drop off your items at the Shelter House in the Salem Square from 1 to 6 pm.

Wednesday Events
2021-06-09
June 9
The Mount Pleasant Public Library Summer Reading program schedule today is for elementary age kids. They can take part in Wacky Crafty Wednesday at 10 am, 1 pm or 6 pm. The program includes a story.
Noon today is the deadline to register for the June 10 Diabetes Review Course at HCHC. This program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10 hour class.
Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone is seeking donations for the garage sale coming up this weekend. If you would like to donate please drop off your items at the Shelter House in the Salem Square Thursday from 1 to 6 pm.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open for the season Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 4 to 6 pm in the Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
The Houghton Ball Association Wednesday night league plays. Several local businesses and groups have committed to provide food to the teams and community for this year. Support the Houghton Ball Association!! Stop by and grab a meal and a cold beverage between 5 and 8 pm and watch some softball!!

Tuesday Events
2021-06-08
June 8
Today is Tween and Teen day at the Mount Pleasant Public Library. Come for the Tuesday Book Chat and Craft at 11 am in the Library’s Conference room.
The Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education Center’s monthly Continuous Glucose Meter Support will meet from 2 to 3 pm in the Diabetes Education Center.
Mount Pleasant Community Band rehearsal will be held at 7 pm in the Middle School band room.

Monday Events
2021-06-07
June 7
The Mount Pleasant Public Library Summer Reading program kicks off today with the Mind Blowing Monday Stem Challenge. There is a session at 10 am and another session at 1 pm. Mondays during the library’s summer program are for all ages.

Sunday Events
2021-06-06
June 6
This is free fishing weekend in Iowa. A fishing license is not needed to fish today.
Denmark Heritage Days wraps up in Denmark, Iowa with breakfast at the church at 7:30 am, the ham ball dinner at the church from 11 am to 1 pm and the tractor parade at 1 pm.
Green Mound Church of God invites everyone to come say farewell to Pastor Nancy from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. The church is located west of Trenton.
The Dover Museum in New London is hosting a program at 1:30 featuring Paul Gorrell. Paul will bring items from his extensive collection of small items invented over the years by creative Americans to get a particular job done. He will share what they are and how they were used in a humorous presentation. The program is free and refreshments will be served.
There will be an information meeting for girls interested in participating in the 2021 Old Threshers Sweet Sixteen program at 2pm at the Midwest Old Threshers Office in Mount Pleasant.

The inaugural Summerfest will be hosted by Youthify from 4-8 pm outdoors at Wellspring Free Church on South Grand Avenue in Mount Pleasant. Teenagers ages 11-19 are invited come enjoy free food, games and a giant waterslide. The event will wrap up with worship lead by teens and featuring a special speaker.

The Burlington Municipal Band returns to the Crapo Park Bandshell at 7:30 pm. The concert, conducted by Jim Priebe, will be the band’s traditional Teddy Bears’ Picnic concert and kids are asked to bring their Teddy Bears or other favorite stuffed toys. Veterans will be honored with a performance of the Armed Forces Salute and will be asked to stand when the anthem for their branch of the service is played. All concerts are family friendly and free of charge. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket.

Saturday Events
2021-06-05
June 5
This is free fishing weekend in Iowa. A fishing license is not needed today or Sunday.
There is an open house in Winfield at the school from 8 am to noon to give community members a chance to find out more about options for the future of the district’s facilities.
The Winfield City Wide Garage Sales are taking place again today.
Denmark Heritage Days in Denmark, Iowa continues with Breakfast at the Fire Station, town wide yards sales, custom car and pickup show, sidewalk chalk drawing contest, parade, auction, Bill Riley Talent search, pork loin meal, live music and more!
The Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Social Ministry Committee’s garage sale will be today at the Swedesburg Parish Hall, 201 Academy Avenue, Swedesburg. The sale will be from 8 to 2.
The Mount Pleasant City compost site is open for the season Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located southwest of Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
Starting at the Moose in Mt. Pleasant “Thank You Is NOT Enough” will be having their 5th Annual Motorcycle Ride and Benefit but all street legal vehicles are welcome. Registration begins at 8:30am. Kickstands up at 10:30 am and arrive back at the Moose around 4pm. There will be a silent auction, quilts of Valor, Gun raffle draw, a Free Will Donation Supper and a Live Auction. Open to the public. $15.00 for a single rider and then $5.00 extra for passenger. Same for vehicles. Most monies go to CVMA 39-5. All monies go to help our Veterans.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 8:30 am to 11 am at McMillan Park in the Wright Pavilion.
The Oakland Mills Nature Center is open Saturday mornings from 9 am to noon. Weekday appointments can be made by call 319-986-5067.
ABATE #18 Memorial Ride starts with signup at TS 18 in Oquawka, IL from 10 to noon. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. The last stop is at Tena’s in Fort Madison. Choose your own stops to support businesses.
The Birmingham Volunteer Fire Dept will hold its annual homecoming dinner starting at 5 pm. Hot roast beef/mashed potatoes/gravy green beans/beverage and dessert. Proceeds will go for protective gear. The Birmingham Lions Club will serve biscuits and gravy to start the day off . And then on Sunday there will be a breakfast buffet all you care to eat only $6.00. All held in the park shelter.

Friday Events
2021-06-04
June 4
This is free fishing weekend in Iowa. A fishing license is not need today, Saturday or Sunday.
Winfield City Wide Garage Sales taking place today and June 5.
The Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Social Ministry Committee’s garage sale will be Friday, June 4th and Saturday, June 5th at the Swedesburg Parish Hall, 201 Academy Avenue, Swedesburg. The sale will be from 8 to 5 on Friday and 8 to 2 on Saturday.
The Birmingham Lions Club will serve home made tenderloin dinner including cole slaw, baked beans, beverage and dessert starting at 5 pm. Then Saturday start the day off with biscuits and gravy. Sunday morning they are serving a breakfast buffet, all you care to eat only $6.00. All held in the park shelter.
Let the Houghton Knights of Columbus do the cooking tonight. Call 319-469-2641 for carry outs! Due to supplier labor & covid issues on catfish, there will be no catfish tonight . There will be shrimp, as well as swai fillets available as a substitute. Special Price Adjustment for this month, serving Swai fillets, with Sides. 1 Fillet and Sides $10.00, 2 Fillet and Sides $12.00. Houghton T-Ball and Intermediate Baseball tonight at 6 PM and 7 PM. Concession’s stand will be open and the weather looks great!
Salem Cruise Night is the first Friday of every month this summer. Come to the city park in Salem and enjoy the great looking vehicles!
Denmark Heritage Days kicks off in Denmark, Iowa with the town wide yard sales, flea market and craft sales, book sale, homemade ice cream and more.
