Monday
2023-05-01
May Day
Players Workshop in Burlington will hold auditions for The Enchanted Workshop for students in grades five and six from 6 to 8 pm.

Tuesday
2023-05-02
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from 12 to 2 pm. The Center’s entrance is on the east side of the Mount Pleasant Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
This is the last Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Christian School for the school year. Serving from 5 to 6:30 pm. Dine in or carry out. Call 319-385-8613 to order for pickup.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 North Saunders Street in Mount Pleasant.

Wednesday
2023-05-03
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays 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 Children’s Discovery Center will be closed for Spring Cleaning.

Thursday
2023-05-04
Players Workshop on Grove Street in Burlington presents the comedy, Ripcord at 7:30 pm. There are other performances May 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm and May 7 at 2 pm. For more information go to playersworkshoptheater.com.

Friday
2023-05-05
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center will be closed for Spring Cleaning.
CINCO DE MAYO!
Join downtown businesses and restaurants for a Cinco de Mayo Block Party. They will have different food and drink stations throughout downtown. Grab your friends and take fun photos in photo stations and try out your skills at Karaoke. The party goes from 5-7:30pm with an after party at 8pm in Central Park. At the after-party, they will be giving away prizes and a grand prize worth over $3,500.
Players Workshop on Grove Street in Burlington presents the comedy, Ripcord at 7:30 pm. There are other performances May 6 at 7:30 pm and May 7 at 2 pm. For more information go to playersworkshoptheater.com.
City wide garage sales in New London today and tomorrow!

Saturday
2023-05-06
City wide garage sales in New London!
The Trenton United Methodist Church invites everyone to a Pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 am. ALL proceeds will be divided between the Fellowship Cup and the Tolson Center. There is no admission charge. Your free will offering will be gratefully accepted. Trenton is located 10 miles Northwest of Mt Pleasant, on paved roads, with the church building at the Southeast edge of town. The Sunrise Room is fully accessible, with plenty of free parking.
There will be a free family concert with Jim Gill at 10 am at the Mount Pleasant Public Library. There will be singing, fun activities and learning. Bring the kids and a blanket. Grab a snack and gift bag. There will be interactive tables, vision screenings and car seat checks.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm and on Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located at the intersection of Hoaglin Drive and Yocum Lane.
This is Prom for Holy Trinity Catholic, and Mount Pleasant.
The Henry County Heritage Center Museum at 403 W. Madison Street in Mount Pleasant opens for the touring season with hours from 1 to 4 pm.
The Dover Museum, chapel, and depot in New London will be opening for the season this weekend. Hours are 1-4 Saturdays and Sundays through October.
Venues are handicap accessible and there is no admission fee. For an appointment for a tour other days or times, please call 319-367-2573 and leave a message.
Players Workshop on Grove Street in Burlington presents the comedy, Ripcord at 7:30 pm. There is another performance May 7 at 2 pm. For more information go to playersworkshoptheater.com.

Sunday
2023-05-07
The 5th Annual Blessing of the Bikes will be held at the First Baptist Church in Muscatine. At 9:30 am there will be music by “Choose the Day”along with merchandise vendors, food vendor and door prizes. There is a worship service at 10:30 am. The message is at 10:45 am followed by the bike blessing.
Enjoy the Community Brunch at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club in Winfield from 9 am to 1 pm for a free will donation.
The Dover Museum, chapel, and depot in New London will be opening for the season this weekend. Hours are 1-4 Saturdays and Sundays through October.
Players Workshop on Grove Street in Burlington presents Ripcord at 2 pm. For more information go to playersworkshoptheater.com.
Wesleyan, We Love Thee: A Celebration of Music, Students, Alumni, and Friends. Join Iowa Wesleyan University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in the IW Chapel at 3 p.m. for a final musical performance. All are welcome, event is free to the public. IW Alumni & Friends – if you would like to participate in the choir or instrumental ensemble, please visit the link to register and find the rehearsal schedule.

Tuesday
2023-05-09
Today is the deadline to register for the Annual Diabetes Review Course scheduled for May 11. Call HCHC Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518 by noon today to reserve your spot. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from noon to 2 pm on Tuesdays.
There will be a Diabetes Support Group meeting from 2-3 p.m., at Henry County Health Center, Suite 25. Take a deeper dive into diabetes topics that interest you and connect with others. This month’s topic is “Reduce Stress: How it affects blood sugars,” with special guest speaker Chasity Lange.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesday nights from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 N. Saunders Street.
The Southeastern Community College High School Equivalency Diploma ceremony will be held at 7 pm in Loren Walker Arena on the West Burlington campus.

Wednesday
2023-05-10
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The site is located behind Saunders Park at the intersection of Yocum Lane and Hoaglin Drive.
The Southeastern Community College Keokuk campus nurse pinning ceremony will be held at 3 pm at the New Testament Christian Church. The full commencement ceremony will be held on campus out doors. In the event of inclement weather the ceremony will be moved to the Grand Theatre.

Thursday
2023-05-11
The Southeastern Community College Nurse pinning ceremony will be held at 3 pm in Loren Walker Arena on the West Burlington campus. The full commencement ceremony will be held at 7 pm in Burlington Memorial Auditorium. Due to possible flooding and downtown construction parking is limited. Please arrive early to allow extra time to find parking.
Join this Hike A Park event at Hickory Bend Recreation Area in Des Moines County. Participants should meet at the Starr’s Cave parking lot at 2:45 p.m. to follow the naturalist to Hickory Bend. The Spring Hike A Park series runs through May. During this series, a naturalist will lead a
hike at a different county park. Des Moines County Conservation is partnering with Lee County Conservation for several of the hikes in this series.

Friday
2023-05-12
The Carnegie Historical Museum in Fairfield is having a Spring Tag Sale from 8 am to 3 pm today and Saturday. The museum is located at 112 South Court Street.
Cruise Night – Mount Pleasant Square at 6 p.m.
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Mount Pleasant Public Library on East Monroe Street is open Fridays from 10 am to noon.
The Houghton Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry has to be postponed due to delays with the kitchen remodeling at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Saturday
2023-05-13
The Mount Pleasant Kiwanis group is helping to sponsor an Aviation Celebration and Fly-In at the Mount Pleasant Airport. A pancake breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11 am. Young Eagles First Flights will be provided from 9 to 11 am and there will be aviation attractions like aircraft on display, airplane photo op and a medivac helicopter.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm and on Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located at the intersection of Hoaglin Drive and Yocum Lane.
The Childrens’ Discovery Center is open from 10 am to noon. The Center is located on the east side of the Mount Pleasant Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
Coffee High School Olds Alumni Swedish Museum. Please come join us for Fika/Coffee at 2:00 p.m. at the Swedish Museum in Swedesburg, Iowa.
Camp Eastman Fish Fry at the Wild Buck Shelter at Camp Eastman, 750 E Co Rd 1780 Nauvoo, IL. Menu includes fried catfish, french fries, cole slaw, baked beans. Lunch from noon to 1:30 pm, other activities from 9 am to 4 pm. RSVP for headcount purposes at www.campeastman.org. Free will donation online or at the event. Hosted by CEDA – The Camp Eastman Development Association.

Sunday
2023-05-14
Van Buren County Community Schools graduation ceremonies are being held today.

Monday
2023-05-15
West on Washington Street the outside lane will be closed for repairs today and tomorrow starting at Marion until the bottom of the hill.

Tuesday
2023-05-16
West on Washington Street the outside lane will be closed for repairs today starting at Marion until the bottom of the hill.
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open on Tuesdays from noon to 2 pm. The Center is located on the east side of the Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesday nights form 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 N. Saunders Street.
Washington County Master Gardeners along with the Washington Public Library are hosting a program on Iowa Gardens of the Past starting at 2 p.m. at the Washington Public Library. The program is presented by Beth Cody, gardener and local author of “Iowa Gardens of the Past: Lost and Historic Gardens of Iowa: 1850-1980.” Beth’s presentation highlights the history of both private and public ornamental gardening in Iowa along with beautiful historic illustrations. The program is free and open to the public. For more information on the program or the Washington County Master Gardener group please contact the Extension Office at 319-653-4811.
There is a Mount Pleasant Middle School concert at 7 pm at the HighSchool.

Wednesday
2023-05-17
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays 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 Children’s Discovery Center is open fro 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Center’s entrance is on the east side of the Mount Pleasant Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission is planning to meet Wednesday May 17 at 1:00 PM at the courthouse 2nd floor conference room. The main topic of discussion will be the Commission’s progress on their new book on the cemeteries of Henry County. The public is invited to attend.

Thursday
2023-05-18
The Mount Pleasant 5th and 6th grade band concert will be held at 7 pm in the Mount Pleasant Central Park Square. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Ladies for Charity Rummage Sale from 9 am to 5 pm at St. Alphonsus Manning Hall, 607 South Jackson in Mount Pleasant. The sale will continue Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and free will offering on Saturday from 9 am to noon.
Big Creek Tractor club meeting at a new location, the little building just East of the Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant.
Presidential Candidate Perry Johnson will visit Mt Pleasant today at 5pm at the Mt Pleasant High School commons area (2104 S Grand Avenue). This event is free and open to the public.

Friday
2023-05-19
Monthly Veteran’s breakfast at the Moose Lodge in Mount Pleasant. Third Friday of the month, the time for gathering is 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Speakers will be present at each breakfast.
Today is the deadline to register for the HCHC Diabetes Group Class that will be held May 22. This diabetes education class open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The class is 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Suite 25. There is a fee; however, many insurance plans cover the program. Directions will be given when you call HCHC’s Diabetes Education Center at 319-385-6518 to register by today.
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from 10 am to noon. The Center is located on the east side of the Public Library/Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
Ladies for Charity Rummage Sale from 9 am to 5 pm at St. Alphonsus Manning Hall, 607 South Jackson in Mount Pleasant. The sale will continue will free will offering on Saturday from 9 am to noon.

Saturday
2023-05-20
WACO graduation is today.
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and Cross -Fit Teo are hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk for the Iowa Arthritis Foundation. At 8:30 am.There is also a one mile run and walk. The starting point is the Church parking lot on Front Street near St. Alphonsus in Mount Pleasant. Food trucks are available before, during and after the run.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm and on Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located at the intersection of Hoaglin Drive and Yocum Lane.
The Mount Pleasant Saturday Farmers Market will be held from 8:30 to 11 am at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
The Henry County Heritage Center Museum and the adjacent Van Allen House are open every Saturday from 1 to 4 pm.
The Dover Museum, chapel and depot in New London are open everyone Saturday and Sunday thru October from 1 to 4 pm.
Stockport, Iowa’s Spring Fun Day will feature a car show on Main Street from 8 am to noon. Awards will be presented at 2:30 pm. The Backyard Cook-Off starts at 9 am with judging at 2:30 and 3 pm.
Ladies for Charity Rummage Sale from 9 am to 5 pm at St. Alphonsus Manning Hall, 607 South Jackson in Mount Pleasant. Free will donation!

Sunday
2023-05-21
Several schools are holding graduation ceremonies today including Central Lee, Danville,Fairfield, Holy Trinity, Mediapolis, Mount Pleasant, New London, and Winfield Mt. Union.
The Dover Museum, chapel and depot in New London are open everyone Saturday and Sunday thru October from 1 to 4 pm.

Monday
2023-05-22
The Mount Pleasant High School Band & Vocal Spring Concert will be held at 7:30 pm at the high school. The start time has been delayed due to tonight’s softball games.

Tuesday
2023-05-23
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open on Tuesdays from noon to 2 pm. The Center is located on the east side of the Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesday nights from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 N. Saunders Street.

Wednesday
2023-05-24
The Henry County Heritage Trust will hold its’ monthly meeting for May at 10 am at the Heritage Center Museum, 403 West Madison Street. The public is invited.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays 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 Wednesday Farmers Market is held at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park from 4 to 6 pm.
The Henry County Conservation Department May board meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. This meeting had to be rescheduled due to no quorum.
The Washington County Extension Office will hold the pre-fair leaders’ meeting for all 4-H and Clover Kid club leaders. Dinner will served at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in Dallmeyer Hall on the fairgrounds. County fair forms, fair books, fair entry directions, fair tee shirt orders and more will be distributed. Each club is highly encouraged to have at least one leader present. Contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811, with any questions.
The IW walking track in Ruble Arena will close permanently to the public May 26.

Thursday
2023-05-25
The Henry County Health Center Foundation is sponsoring a shoe sale fundraiser from 11 am to 7 pm in the HCHC Health Education Center. Brown’s Shoe Fit will be on hand with their portable racks filled with a variety of comfortable shoes, sandals and other footwear.
Addington Place Lunch For A Cause will benefit Help To Others. Lunch is available for purchase from 11:30 am to 1 pm. The menu includes a grilled hamburger with lettuce, tomato and pickle, potato salad, resident-made fruit salad and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie for carry out or delivery. The Delivery option is for groups of four or more. Call 319-385-7227.
The walking track in Ruble Arena will close permanently to the public on May 26.
Mount Pleasant City offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage collection will be one day later next week.

Friday
2023-05-26
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is having a garage sale from 8 am to 5 pm. There will be trinkets, home decor, furniture and odds and ends. All proceeds earned will benefit the Alzheimers Association.
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from 10 am to noon. The Center is located on the east side of the Public Library/Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
Join the Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis for gourmet, unlimited pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, or juice today and tomorrow from 6:30-10:15 at the Greater Iowa Swap Meet & Flea Market under the Wright Family Pavilion at McMillan Park. $7 for adults and kids 5-12 $3.
Twin Lakes Golf Course, 50+, 2 person Golf Tournament. 9:00 Shotgun start. All are welcome.
Mount Pleasant City offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage collection will be one day later next week

Saturday
2023-05-27
Join the Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis for gourmet, unlimited pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, or juice today from 6:30-10:15 at the Greater Iowa Swap Meet & Flea Market under the Wright Family Pavilion at McMillan Park. $7 for adults and kids 5-12 $3.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open every Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm and on Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm. The site is located at the intersection of Hoaglin Drive and Yocum Lane.
The flags will be raised on the Henry County Court House lawn at 8 am and retired May 30 at 4 pm weather permitting. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to volunteer in the raising and retiring of the flags.
The Lockridge Veterans Association invites everyone to a Memorial Day Ceremony. Please note this is the correct date. At 8 am here will be coffee, tea,juice and pastries at the Lockridge Community Center. The program begins at 8:45.
The Mount Pleasant Saturday Farmers Market will be held from 8:30 to 11 am on the south side of Central Park in the Mount Pleasant business district in conjunction with the Farm House Central Vintage Market. The Saturday market will return to Wright Pavilion June 3.
Main Street Mount Pleasant presents the Farm House Central Vintage Market from 9 am to 3 pm in Central Park.
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from 10 am to noon. The entrance to the Center is on the East side of the Mount Pleasant Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
The Dover Museum, chapel and depot in New London are open everyone Saturday and Sunday thru October from 1 to 4 pm.
The Henry County Heritage Museum at 403 W. Monroe in Mount Pleasant is open on Saturdays from 1-4 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Christian School Seniors graduate today.

Sunday
2023-05-28
Washington graduation is today.
The Dover Museum, chapel and depot in New London are open everyone Saturday and Sunday thru October from 1 to 4 pm.
Mount Pleasant City offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage collection will be one day later.
Residents of Middletown, Danville, New London, Salem, Rome and Westwood who normally have recycling collected on Monday will have their curbside recycling collected on Tuesday this week. Tuesday’s Collection in Mount Pleasant will take place as scheduled.
Henry County Engineers Office announces a culvert replacement project on Ash Avenue (W-46), south of Hillsboro. The road will be closed starting Wednesday, May 31st for approximately 2 months, weather permitting. There is a posted detour route, please drive with caution. Questions can be answered at 319 385-0762.

Monday
2023-05-29
Memorial Day
Mount Pleasant City offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage collection will be one day late.
Residents of Middletown, Danville, New London, Salem, Rome and Westwood who normally have recycling collected on Monday will have their curbside recycling collected on Tuesday this week. Tuesday’s Collection in Mount Pleasant will take place as scheduled.
The Mount Pleasant Memorial Day Observance will be held at 10:30 am at the Mount Pleasant High School.
Henry County Engineers Office announces a culvert replacement project on Ash Avenue (W-46), south of Hillsboro. The road will be closed starting Wednesday, May 31st for approximately 2 months, weather permitting. There is a posted detour route, please drive with caution. Questions can be answered at 319 385-0762.

Tuesday
2023-05-30
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open on Tuesdays from noon to 2 pm. The Center is located on the east side of the Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
The Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge serves tacos on Tuesday nights from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 N. Saunders Street.
Addington Place in Mount Pleasant is hosting Outdoor Movie Night at 7 pm. The movie “Avatar” will be shown. Free admission, complimentary popcorn, snacks and drinks. Please bring your own chair.
Henry County Engineers Office announces a culvert replacement project on Ash Avenue (W-46), south of Hillsboro. The road will be closed starting Wednesday, May 31st for approximately 2 months, weather permitting. There is a posted detour route, please drive with caution. Questions can be answered at 319 385-0762.

Wednesday
2023-05-31
Henry County Engineers Office announces a culvert replacement project on Ash Avenue (W-46), south of Hillsboro. The road will be closed starting today for approximately 2 months, weather permitting. There is a posted detour route, please drive with caution. Questions can be answered at 319 385-0762.
The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays 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 Wednesday Farmers Market is held at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park from 4 to 6 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Center’s entrance is on the east side of the Mount Pleasant Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
The Henry County Health Center Finance Division Team will host a Taco Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant. The public is invited to attend. The meal will include your choice of a hard or soft shell taco or taco salad, a side, dessert and drink. Dine in or take out is available. The First Presbyterian Church is located at 902 S. Walnut Street in Mount Pleasant. The meal is a free will offering with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF) to help Iowa hospital employees who were recently impacted by flooding and tornadoes.
