KILJ Radio

Sunday
2023-06-18
The Burlington Municipal Band’s third concert of its summer series is going to be something out of the ordinary! The conductor will be Van Buren band director David Adams and David’s “theme” will be “High School Pep Band Flashback.” All present and former band nerds remember with nostalgia their time spent sitting in the bleachers playing the current hits as arranged for pep band. David’s concert will certainly let them relive those youthful days. Those who weren’t band nerds will just have to be entertained by peppy music from the seventies and eighties! Like all Muni Band concerts, the 7:30 PM Sunday concert at the Crapo Park bandshell will be free, and family-friendly. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket or sit on provided benches.

56th Annual Snake Alley Art Fair! It’s Burlington’s Favorite Father’s Day Tradition. Check out one of a kind artisans and plan to meet them at SAAF in Heritage Hill Historic District!

Saturday
2023-06-17
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm thru the summer.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is held Saturday from 8:30 am to 11 am in McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion. Wednesday hours are 4 to 6 pm.
The Dover Museum, chapel and depot on Main Street New London is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm thru October.
The Henry County Heritage Museum at 403 W. Monroe in Mount Pleasant is open on Saturdays from 1-4 pm.
Lockridge Fire & Rescue breakfast & antique tractor show from 6:30-10:30 a.m. at the Lockridge School, free will donation. Biscuits and gravy, sausage patty, pancakes, scrambled eggs, milk, juice, and coffee. All tractors welcome!
The Mount Pleasant Childcare Center has partnered with Pineapple Whip Paradise for a dole whip fundraiser! The trailer will be parked in our lot from 3-5 and a portion of all orders will be donated to us here at the Mount Pleasant Childcare Center!!
Namaste in Nature outdoor yoga and hike at Wilson Lake sponsored by Lee County Conservation begins at 9 am. Immerse yourself in nature, calm your mind, and exercise your body in an intuitive yoga session and hike for adults with Zen Soul Society. No prior experience needed!

Friday
2023-06-16
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.

Thursday
2023-06-15
The Henry County Recorder’s office is closed today for staff training. The office will open at 8 am again on June 16.
The Mount Pleasant Community Band will perform a free concert at 7 pm in Central Park. Bring your lawn chair and blankets.
The PEO is selling pies for a free will donation at 7pm. This is in conjunction with the Mt. Pleasant Community Band’s first concert of the summer. All donations given will go to the main mission of P.E.O.~~promoting educational opportunities for women.
Friends of HCHC Gift Shop summer lobby sale from 8am-4pm!
Summer Camp – Animal Superpowers! Learn how animals survive by relying on their own special superpowers with the Henry County Conservation Department. $8 per child, register and pay by 5 pm tonight at mycountyparks.com.
Big Creek Tractor Club meeting at the Open Bible church tonight at 7 p.m.

Wednesday
2023-06-14
The Henry County Recorder’s office will be closed for staff training June 15 and will open again on June 16 at 8 am.
Today by 4:30 pm will be the last day to sign up for group swimming lessons with the Mount Pleasant Park and Rec Department for Session 2: June 19-29 (Monday-Thursday). Register by calling 319.385.1475 or emailing mpparkandrec@gmail.com.
Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market Wednesdays 4-6 with the Cattlemen grilling. Under Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park.

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.

Thursday
2023-06-13
Henry County Fair:

7:00am – 9:00am Swine Arrive – Checked Off Trailer
8:00am – 11:00am Clover Kids & Open Class Exhibits Judging
10:00am Dog Show (west end of WP)
11:00am Swine Weigh In
11:00am – 3:00pm 4-H Bucket/Bottle Interviews
12:00pm – 4:00pm Lego Contest Drop Off (exhibit building)
1:00pm Rabbit Show
2:30pm Swine, Beef, Sheep & Goat Scanning, in barns. Exhibitor must be present to assist with animals.

5:00pm – 6:30pm Farm Family Ag Appreciation Meal (WP)
6:00pm City Band
6:30pm 4-H/Farm Bureau Bottle Animal Show
7:00pm Bill Riley Talent Show
Movie Night

Tuesday
2023-06-13
Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge is from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 North Saunders Street.
The Mount Pleasant Community Band practices at the Mount Pleasant Middle School in the music room at 7 pm. Use the double doors on the northeast side of the building.
The Mount Pleasant Childcare Center has partnered with Pineapple Whip Paradise for a dole whip fundraiser! At the center, they have forms for pickup if anyone is interested in pre-ordering! All orders will be due June 14th with no exceptions and pick up will be here at MPCC on June 17th from 3-5. The trailer will be parked in our lot from 3-5 on June 17th as well and a portion of all orders will be donated to us here at the Mount Pleasant Childcare Center!!

Sunday
2023-06-11
The annual family reunion for the descendants of John and Bertha (Christner) Hill will be held on Sunday, June 11th at the Moose Lodge in Mt. Pleasant. Lunch will begin at noon. Please bring a covered dish and table service. Drinks and coffee will be provided.
Notre Dame band director Carmen Lachnitt will conduct the Burlington Municipal Band’s second summer concert. Recent Notre Dame graduate Adrian Benson will be the vocal soloist. Held at the Crapo Park bandshell on Sunday at 7:30 PM, the family-friendly concert will be free of charge. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket or sit on provided benches.

Saturday
2023-06-10
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm thru the summer.
The Salem City Wide Garage Sales continue today 8 am to 2 pm.
The Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone will have a garage and bake sale in the Salem Shelter House from 8 am to 5 pm and again on Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is held Saturday from 8:30 am to 11 am in McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion. Wednesday hours are 4 to 6 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Children’s Discovery Center is open from 10 am to noon. The Center is locate on the east side of the Mount Pleasant Public Library Civic Center on East Monroe Street.
The Dover Museum, chapel and depot on Main Street New London is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm thru October.
The Henry County Heritage Museum at 403 W. Monroe in Mount Pleasant is open on Saturdays from 1-4 pm. Cathy and Dave Helman will give a presentation on the Underground Railroad at 2 pm at the Henry County Heritage Trust Museum in Mount Pleasant.
Kick off to Summer Vendor Blender and Car Show from 9 am to 2 pm in McMillian Park Mount Pleasant, IA. Admission is a donation of nonperishable food or monetary donation for perishable foods to be donated to local food banks. Food Trucks and live music from 11 am – 2 pm.
VFW Post 7641 in New London will hold a Wing Night Saturday, June 10 serving from 5-7 pm. Dinners include 5 wings with choice of sauces, choice of 2 sides & roll all for $6.00. Side choices are french fries, cole slaw or baked beans. All proceeds help support post projects. 802 East McKinley, New London. The public is welcome.
Thank You Is NOT Enough 7th year Motorcycle ride and benefit. The proceeds go for our Veterans and First Responders. Quilt of Valor ceremony at 4:30pm. Free Will Donation Supper, a raffle table and a live Auction starting at 5pm. Everyone welcome. 8:30 am to 8:30pm, The ride is $15.00 per person and $5.00 for passenger.
The Villages of Van Buren are hosting the 23rd annual Fly Van Buren. The fly-in breakfast will be held at the Keosauqua, Iowa Municipal Airport from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.. The Keosauqua Lions Club will be serving an all you can eat Pancake and sausage breakfast beginning at 7, rain or shine for $8. Children 5-10 eat for $4. The Air Evac Life team helicopter will be on display and Indian Hills Aviation Department will be on site with information about pursuing a career in aviation. Admission is free for the Fly-In, so bring the family and your lawn chairs. For more information contact: Villiages of Van Buren 319-293-7111 or visit the website at villagesofvanburen.com.

Friday
2023-06-09
The Salem City Wide Garage Sales are taking place today from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. No maps, just watch for signs in town and out of town.
The Relay for Life Team No One Walks Alone will have a garage and bake sale in the Salem Shelter House from 8 am to 5 pm and again on Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm.
The Mount Pleasant Childcare Center has partnered with Pineapple Whip Paradise for a dole whip fundraiser! At the center, they have forms for pickup if anyone is interested in pre-ordering! All orders will be due June 14th with no exceptions and pick up will be here at MPCC on June 17th from 3-5. The trailer will be parked in our lot from 3-5 on June 17th as well and a portion of all orders will be donated to us here at the Mount Pleasant Childcare Center!!
Winfield friends, come help us celebrate “Maxine the mail lady”! Stop by for a sweet treat in the tent in the parking lot of the Winfield Post Office from 3-5 p.m. Maxine Mabeus (Ashley Hobbs and Mindy Creager’s mom) is retiring after 35 YEARS!

Thursday
2023-06-08
Relay Team No One Walks Alone is collected donated items for the annual garage and bake sale during the Salem City Wide Yard Sale. Donated items can be dropped off today from noon to 6 pm at the Salem Park Shelter House. The city wide yard sales are June 9 and June 10.
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Education Annual Review Course, 1-3 p.m., Suite 25. The day of class, register at the HCHC Registration Desk before proceeding to the class. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.

Tuesday
2023-06-06
Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Moose Lodge is from 5 to 7 pm. The Lodge is located at 108 North Saunders Street.
Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Education Annual Review Course, 1-3 p.m., Suite 25 Call HCHC Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518 by noon on Tuesday, June 6, to reserve your spot. The day of class, register at the HCHC Registration Desk before proceeding to the class. The program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and has completed the 10-hour diabetes classes.
Lockridge Fire and Rescue Blood Drive from 3:30 to 7:30 at the lockridge school.

Sunday
2023-06-04
This is the final day of Denmark Heritage Days. Breakfast is served at the church starting at 7:30 am. There will be a church service in the park at 10 am and the ham ball dinner will be served at 11 am at the church. Enjoy music by Brendan Tapp in the Shelter House at 11 am. The cornhole tournament starts at 11 am and the tractor parade is at 1 pm.
Stride Into Summer Family Walk from 1-4 pm at East Lake Park in Mount Pleasant. Start at the tennis courts. This is a free fun, family friendly activity featuring educational stations as you walk a loop thru the park. For more info check out Healthy Henry County on Facebook.
The Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church invites everyone to a festival worship and concert to celebrate the re-dedication of the church’s historic 1928 pipe organ. The service begins at 10 am followed by lunch, a program at 1:30 pm and then an organ recital by Jan Kraybill at 2 pm.
The Burlington Municipal Band’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic concert will begin the band’s summer season at the Crapo Park bandshell this Sunday evening at 7:30 PM. The family-friendly concert, funded by the Community Foundation of Des Moines County, is also the band’s “educational outreach” concert featuring outstanding middle school band students from around the area. In keeping with the youthful nature of the concert, conductor Mark Eveleth has chosen a program that should have lots of appeal to the younger set! Bring your teddy bear or other stuffed toy and plan to join in the Teddy Bear Parade! Bring a lawn chair or blanket or sit on provided benches.

Saturday
2023-06-03
Denmark Heritage Days continues in Denmark, Iowa. Breakfast at the fire station at 7:30 am, the yard sales start at 8 am and the sidewak drawing contest is from 10 am to noon. The tractor parade begins at 1 pm and the pedal tractor pulls are at 3 pm. The live auction is at 4 pm. Entertainment includes the Silver Steppers performance at 2:30 pm and live music by Jive Radio from 6 to 9 pm. For more details check out the Celebration’s facebook page or website at denmarkheritageday.com
The Mount Pleasant city compost site is open Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm thru the summer.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is held Saturday from 8:30 am to 11 am in McMillan Park under Wright Pavilion. Wednesday hours are 4 to 6 pm.
There is an Outdoor Youth Jamboree from 9 am to 2 pm at Big Hollow recreation Area in Des Moines County. Lots of free family fun outdoors. This year there will be boat rides, canoeing, self guided story walk, live cirters and shooting sports. Free lunch. For more information go to mycountyparks.com.
The Dover Museum, chapel and depot on Main Street New London is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm thru October.
The Henry County Heritage Museum at 403 W. Monroe in Mount Pleasant is open on Saturdays from 1-4 pm.
Wayland City Wide Garage Sales.
The Winfield Presbyterian Church 302 S. Locust will be holding a Big Basement Sale this week on the following days and times:
Thursday, June 1st – 3-7 p.m.
Friday, June 2nd – 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 3rd – 7 a.m. – noon.

Friday
2023-06-02
Denmark Heritage Days kicks off today and runs thru Sunday. Friday activities include the town wide yard sales starting at 8 am and live music in the shelter house with Jefferson Connection from 6 to 9 pm. Saturday is a full day of food, fun and entertainment that includes the tractor parade at 1 pm and Jive Radio in the shelter house from 6 to 9 pm. Sunday the entertainment at 11 am features Brendan Tapp at 11 and and the tractor parade again at 1 pm. See the KILJ events calendar for Saturday and Sunday for details. Check out the celebration’s facebook page or go to denmarkheritageday.com
Salem Cruise Night. Come out for a ton of fun! We will have car show, Low-n-Slow BBQ serving food, bounce house, vendors. All located on the town Square in Salem from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Wayland City Wide Garage Sales.
The Winfield Presbyterian Church 302 S. Locust will be holding a Big Basement Sale this week on the following days and times:
Thursday, June 1st – 3-7 p.m.
Friday, June 2nd – 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 3rd – 7 a.m. – noon.

Thursday
2023-06-01
The 68th Annual Mount Pleasant Rotary BBQ will be held at the Old Threshers Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park from 5 to 7 pm. Drive-up only. Enter from Walnut Street. Turkey tenderloin or pork chop for $12 for adults and $6 for children. Comes with roll, baked potato, coleslaw and ice cream.
The Winfield Presbyterian Church 302 S. Locust will be holding a Big Basement Sale this week on the following days and times:
Thursday, June 1st – 3-7 p.m.
Friday, June 2nd – 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 3rd – 7 a.m. – noon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.
