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Saturday Events
2021-10-09
October 9th
The Alzheimer’s Association welomes everyone to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s today. They support critical research, care and support. It will be held at Westland Mall, 550 S. Gear Avenue in West Burlington. Registration is at 8 am and the walk is at 9. Or download the app and participate by walking from home anytime. Register and donate at alz.org/walk.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market at McMillan Park in Wright Pavilion from 4:00 to 6 pm and again on Saturday from 8:30 to 11 am.
Villages of Van Buren will host the countywide Scenic Drive Festival, always the second full weekend of October. Check out the events and activities scheduled thru Sunday in each of the Villages by clicking here
St. Mary’s Catholic Church of West Point has their Fall Festival at the Holy Trinity Gym in West Point. The auction begins at 10:30 am. A ham dinner will be served from 10:30 to 1 with takeout available. Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 with the top prize of a brand new John Deere Gator or $8000 cash and the drawing is at 2 pm. Pulled pork and roast beef sandwiches will be served from 2 to 7 and the grain auction starts at 7!
Iowa WINS will hold its annual meeting at 2 pm at the Mount Pleasant First Presbyterian Church. In addition to installation of new officers, there will be a guestspeaker. Erica Johnson will share information about Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice. The public and all supporters are welcome to attend.
“Bill Butler – Henry County to Hollywood” – A Presentation by Judy Rawson, Bill’s daughter. The presentation will be at 2 pm at the Henry County Heritage Center Museum, 403 W. Madison, Mt.Butler is an award winning cinematographer for “Jaws”, “Grease” and “Rocky” II – IV.
This is a FREE event but Donations are always Appreciated.
Winfield Fire & Rescue’s annual Soup Supper is from 5 to 7 pm at the Fire Station, located at 110 West Ash. This is by dine-in, curbside pickup or in-town Winfield delivery. The menu: chili or cheesy potato soup, lettuce sandwich, cookie or brown and a drink. The meal is by freewill donation. Delivery must be called in by 4 pm today by calling 319-257-6618.
New London VFW serving ham steak and ribeye dinners.Ham steak $10.00. Ribeye steak $18.00. Dinner includes: Baked potato, salad & dinner roll. Serving from 5 to 7 pm.

Friday Events
2021-10-08
October 8
Come to Mount Pleasant’s Central Park for Pints in the Park, the annual soup and chili challenge, paired with a craft beer festival. Main Street Mount Pleasant hosts the event from 6 to 8 pm. Whiskey Friends will entertain until 9 pm. All you can eat soup and chili is $10 for adults, $5 for children 14 and under. Age 5 under are free. Beverages will be available for purchase.
Villages of Van Buren will host the countywide Scenic Drive Festival, always the second full weekend of October. Check out the events and activities scheduled thru Sunday in each of the Villages.by clicking here.

Thursday
2021-10-07
October 7
A three week grief support series, titled Putting Grief in Its Place, begins tonight at Olson Powell Memorial Chapel in Mount Pleasant at 5:30 pm. Each session will last one hour. Following sessions will be held October 14 and October 21.
Wayland Main Street invites everyone to “Greet & Treat” from 5 to 6:30 pm. Come to Main Street, pick up a treat bag and follow the path to collect goodies from the participating businesses. Dress for fall or wear your favorite costumes.

Wednesday
2021-10-06
October 6
Henry County Public Health will be at the Salem Community Center from 9 to 10 am to give flu shots and covid vaccines. These are not boosters. The flu shots are $35 and the covid vaccine is free. This is for 18 years of age and older.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market from 4 to 6 pm and on Saturday from 8:30 to 11 am in McMillan Park at the Wright Pavilion.

Tuesday Events
2021-10-05
October 5
The Mount Pleasant Christian School will be having Taco Tuesday tomorrow serving from 5-6:30.

Monday Events
2021-10-04
October 4

Sunday Events
2021-10-03
October 3rd
The IW Homecoming Worship Service will be held at 10 am in the University Chapel. The IW Choir will perform and alums are welcome to join the choir. A community brunch will be served in the social hall from 11 am to 1 pm.
There’s a community brunch fundraiser at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club today from 10 am to 1 pm.
October 3-18 Washington Public Library is hosting a display of the History of Washington County 4-H. On the second level of the library there is a collection of old 4-H record books, pictures, award programs, club programs, county fair records and more dating back to 1940s. This historic display helps celebrate National 4-H Week.
Rural Henry County residents who take their recyclables to the county collection site in New London are asked to refrain from taking them to the site Monday, October 4.

Saturday Events
2021-10-02
October 2nd
The St. Alphonsus Ladies for Charity Rummage Sale is 9 am to noon in Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant. Masks are strongly suggested. Disposable masks will be provided.
The IWU Homecoming Parade begins at 10 am from the campus. The parade route goes south on Jefferson to Monroe, on Monroe east to Adams Street, north on Adams to the new Willis Wrestling Facility at 205 East Taft Street where there will be a dedication ceremony for the facility.
There is a Homecoming Tailgate and Lunch and the Tiger Fan Zone is open from 11:30 am to 2 pm at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex. The IWU Homecoming football game kicks off at 1 pm.
Other IW Homecoming events include the Alumni & Friends Choir Reunion from 4 to 5 pm on the third floor of Old Main and a reception from 6 to 6:30 pm in the Howe Atrium prior to the Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet in the social hall.
The Louisa County Fine Art Show runs today from 10 am to 4 pm at the Morning Sun Community Center. This is a juried art show and features southeast Iowa artists. It is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.
Relay for Life Washington County is today at the Washington County Fairgrounds Cattle Barn from 11 am to 7:30 pm. The opening ceremony is at 11. The dessert/live food auction is at 2. The survivor and caregiver ceremony is at 4:30, Aces and Eights is performing from 5 to 7 and the luminary ceremony is at 7. Kids games and a bags tournament go throughout the day.
The 70th annual God’s Acre Sale is today at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul. The charity auction starts with grains at 1 pm. A lunch stand will be open throughout serving turkey and roast beef sandwiches and homemade pies. There are several raffles: grand prize is $5000 cash, second is $1000 cash, there’s a quilt raffle as well as a Yeti cooler and Blackstone grill. Events are in the Parish Center and Gym.
The Winfield Presbyterian Church at 302 S. Locust St. in Winfield is hosting Christian singer, guitarist, pianist Danen Kane from the Green Bay Wisconsin area, at 7:00 p.m. Kane has toured nationally and internationally. He has the ability to make his music accessible to everyone. All are welcome to the concert and a time of fellowship and refreshments following the concert.
Rural Henry County residents who take their recyclables to the county collection site in New London are asked to refrain from taking them to the site Monday, October 4.
October 3-18 Washington Public Library is hosting a display of the History of Washington County 4-H. On the second level of the library there is a collection of old 4-H record books, pictures, award programs, club programs, county fair records and more dating back to 1940s. This historic display helps celebrate National 4-H Week.

Friday Events
2021-10-01
October 1st
The Beach Boys come to the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa on December 14th with Holiday Harmonies. To celebrate, we’ve partnered with them to giveaway a pair of tickets to the show. The giveaway will be sometime today. Be sure to listen in for your chance to win!
The St. Alphonsus Ladies for Charity Rummage Sale is going on today from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to noon in Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant. Masks are strongly suggested. Disposable masks will be provided.
The Louisa County Fine Art Show runs today from noon to 7 pm at the Morning Sun Community Center. This is a juried art show and features southeast Iowa artists. It is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.

Thursday Events
2021-09-30
September 30th
The St. Alphonsus Ladies for Charity Rummage Sale is going on today and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to noon in Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant. Masks are strongly suggested. Disposable masks will be provided.
The Louisa County Fine Art Show is today from 4 to 7 pm at the Morning Sun Community Center. This is a juried art show and features southeast Iowa artists. It is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.

Wednesday Events
2021-09-29
September 29th
Henry County Public Health is at the Wayland Community Center from 4 to 6 pm for those who need a flu shot or a covid vaccine. Flu shots are $35 unless your insurance will cover. The covid vaccines are free and are for those 18 and older. These are not booster shots. Public Health will also be at the Winfield Vet’s building Thursday from 4:30 t0 6:30 pm.
New London VFW serves tacos from 5 to 7 pm. Carry outs may call 319-367-5009.

Tuesday Events
2021-09-28
September 28th
A representative from Senator Grassley’s office will be in the area at the Columbus City Hall from 8 am to 9 am, at the Danville Telephone Company from 10 am to 11 am and at the West Point Library at 11:45 am.
Mount Pleasant Christian School’s Taco Tuesday has been cancelled for this week.

Monday Events
2021-09-27
September 27
All but three of the railroad crossings in Mount Pleasant are closed today (Monday) for crossing maintenance. The crossings on Adams, Lincoln and Iris Streets are open. The other crossings should re-open midday Tuesday.

Sunday Events
2021-09-26
September 26
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Franklin will hold Stewardship Sunday with a bazaar beginning at 4 pm featuring baked goods, homegrown produce and other misc. items. A meal will be served from 4-6 pm. There will be beef burgers, hot chicken sandwiches and hot dogs, pies, cake, drinks and homemade ice cream. There will also be a drawing for a quilt, a grill with an air fryer and $100 cash.

Saturday Events
2021-09-25
September 25
The Winfield Presbyterian church is having a Big Basement Sale opening for the day at 9 am, coinciding with the Winfield city-wide garage sales.
St. John’s Harvest Festival is help today at the Shelter House, near the Houghton Knights of Columbus Hall. There will be a live auction starting at 2 pm as well as a $8000 cash raffle/John Deere mower raffle at 9 pm. A hot roast beef sandwich, chips and dessert will be available starting starting at 2 pm and running throughout the evening.
The Cotillion Club announces the first dance of the 2021-2022 schedules. The Reunion Band (Iowa Rock And Roll Of Fame All Stars) will play your favorites at THE LOFT in downtown Burlington, Iowa. Dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., open to the public, singles welcome and we encourage you to become members for 2021-2022. Cover charge is $12.50 per person for non-members, masks required.

Friday Events
2021-09-24
September 24
Mount Pleasant Homecoming Parade starts at 3:01 pm from Monroe Street in front of city hall. The parade route is east on Monroe to the corner of Jefferson and Monroe, turning north on Jefferson and then turn back east on Madison at the Post Office corner.
The New London Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at 6:45 pm before the footall game against WACO. The outdoor dance for the High School students follows the game.
The Winfield Presbyterian church is having a Big Basement Sale opening for the day 9 am and continues through Saturday, to coincide with the Winfield city-wide garage sales.

Thursday Events
2021-09-23
September 23
Mount Pleasant Boom Night festivities begin at 6 pm with the annual powder puff football game followed by the Homecoming guest speaker and the announcement of this year’s royalty.
The Winfield Presbyterian church is having a Big Basement Sale starting today at 9 am and continuing through Saturday, to coincide with the Winfield city-wide garage sales.

Wednesday Events
2021-09-22
September 22
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be held at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park from 4 to 6 pm and again on Saturday from 8:30 to 11 am.
New London VFW serves tacos from 5 to 7 pm. Carry outs may call 319-367-5009.
The New London Homecoming Parade starts at 6:30 pm. At 7:15 pm the Royalty candidates and their families will be introduced. This will be followed by the Cheer Camp performance at 7:30 pm The Boys Volleyball game starts at 7:45 and the Powderpuff Football game starts at 8:30 pm. All the activities will take place at the football field.

Tuesday Events
2021-09-21
September 21st
The Mt. Pleasant Chapter of PFLAG will meet viz Zoom at 6 pm. For more information, please call 319-470-5466.
Mount Pleasant Christian School’s Taco Tuesday is this evening. They are serving from 5 to 6:30 pm at the school, located at 1505 East Washington. They are serving 10″ tacos beef or chicken. Walking tacos, super nachos, chips and salsa, soda and water. Blacks beans are available for a vegetarian option.
The Henry Conservation Department is hosting a Fall Wine Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy the fall colors and the full moon as you stroll thru Oakland Mills on the park’s interior road. And of course wine tasting will be part of the festivities. A free will donation will be accepted for the live animal fund. No pre-registration is necessary but those who do at mycountyparks.com will receive a free Henry County Conservation logo cup.

Sunday Events
2021-09-19
September 19th
Big Creek Tractor Club is hosting their Tractor to Church ride on Sunday. They will leave from the Old Threshers grounds promptly at 8:45am and head to the Lockridge church… then walk across the road for some food before heading on to Brighton, Coppack, Wayland and then back to Mt. Pleasant.
St. Alphonsus Autumn Festival features a roast beef dinner and all of the trimmings from 10:30 am to 1 pm. Drive-up or carry-out is available. Adults $12, 10 and under are $6. There will be silent auction tables, a 50/50 raffle, a quilt raffle, golden ticket and grab and go. The live auction begins at 1 pm.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert will be held at 4 pm at the Capital Theater in Burlington.
New London Homecoming Week kicks off with the Community Welcome and High School kickball game at 7 pm.

Saturday Events
2021-09-18
September 18th
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market from 8:30 to 11 am at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
Wayland Antique Tractor Club is hosting a Tractor/Car show in the parking lot of Calvary Church in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Big Creek Tractor Club is hosting their Tractor to Church ride on Sunday. They will leave from the Old Threshers grounds promptly at 8:45am and head to the Lockridge church… then walk across the road for some food before heading on to Brighton, Coppack, Wayland and then back to Mt. Pleasant.
Junkin Sisters Shop Hop runs today throughout southeast Iowa. Vendors and pop-up shops will be open today from 9 am to 6 pm. For more information about the event and about participating locations, click here.
CEMETERIES OF JACKSON TOWNSHIP will be the topic of the 7th Annual Pioneer Cemetery Day at the Henry County Heritage Center Museum. The program starts at 2 pm. The museum is located at 403 W. Madison Street in Mount Pleasant. There is no admission but donations are appreciated.
The Mt. Pleasant Marching Invitational is at Mapleleaf Complex today. The Middle School will perform in exhibition at 5:30 pm. Bands perform throughout the night and the Mt. Pleasant High School performs in exhibition around 11 pm with awards given afterwards. Concessions will be open and cost to enter is $5.
The Olds Community Picnic will be held in the city park from noon to 4 pm. There will be food, drinks and fun for all ages. The Bluegrass band “Banjoy” will entertain.
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Pops concerts are this weekend. This evening the concert will be held at 7:30 pm at Ottumwa’s Bridgeview Center and Sunday at 4 pm at the Capital Theater in Burlington.

Friday Events
2021-09-17
September 17th
The WACO Homecoming Parade starts at 5 pm. The big game kick-offs at 7 pm against Iowa Valley. The dance takes place after the game until 11:30 pm.
The WMU-PTO is hosting a “Stuff the Truck” supply drive at the football game. Supplies can be dropped off at the north parking lot starting 30 minutes before the 7 pm kick off through the end of the second quarter. Supplies will be donated to teachers for use in their classrooms.
Junkin Sisters Shop Hop runs today and tomorrow throughout southeast Iowa. Vendors and pop-up shops will be open today from 9 am to 6 pm. For more information about the event, click here.

Thursday Events
2021-09-16
September 16
Then HCHC Diabetes Coffee Club meets at the Mount Pleasant HyVee from 2 to 3 pm for a tour. During the tour they will discuss reading labels and find new products to try. The tour is open to the public. Meet in front of the store entrance a few minutes before 2 pm.
The WMU-PTO is hosting a “Stuff the Truck” supply drive at the Sept. 17th football game. Supplies can be dropped off at the north parking lot starting 30 minutes before the 7:00pm kick off through the end of the second quarter. Supplies will be donated to teachers for use in their classrooms.

Wednesday Events
2021-09-15
September 15th
The Henry Co Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 1:00pm at the courthouse. The public is invited to attend.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be held from 4 to 6 pm at Wright Pavilion in McMillan Park.
New London VFW serves tacos from 5 to 7 pm. Carry outs may call 319-367-5009.
Anyone interested in attending the HCHC Diabetes Coffee Club tour at the Mount Pleasant HyVee on September 16 should RSVP at 319-385-6143.
The WMU-PTO is hosting a “Stuff the Truck” supply drive at the Sept. 17th football game. Supplies can be dropped off at the north parking lot starting 30 minutes before the 7:00pm kick off through the end of the second quarter. Supplies will be donated to teachers for use in their classrooms.

Tuesday Events
2021-09-14
September 14
Circle Square B Promenaders square dance club is starting a 12 week series of Modern Western Square dance lessons for beginning individuals wishing to learn to square dance. The first evening will be Tuesday September 14th. The first lesson will start at 7:00pm. The club dances in the IOOF hall in Wever, Iowa. Children over 8 to seniors are welcome. Singles or couples can participate. No experience or special attire is needed. Just wear comfortable shoes and come to have a good time. The first evening is FREE for new dancers. For more information call Richard and Pat Millmier @ 319-835-5382 or email to richpatmill@gmail.com
Main Street Mount Pleasant’s Pizza Wars runs from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in Central Park. Cost is $5. Sample competing area pizza restaurants and then vote for your favorite.
Mount Pleasant Christian School starts Taco Tuesday up for the season. They are serving from 5 to 6:30 pm at the school, located at 1505 East Washington. They are serving 10″ tacos beef or chicken. Walking tacos, super nachos, chips and salsa, soda and water. Blacks beans are available for a vegetarian option.

Sunday Events
2021-09-12
September 12th
New London Presbyterian Church starts their fall service time today. You will hear their service now starting at 10:30 am on 105.5 FM.
Fort Madison Lions Club host their rodeo pancake breakfast this morning from 7 to 11 am at the Fort Madison Airport, north of the rodeo arena. Pilots eat free with license. Cost is $10 for adults, kids age 5 to 12 are $7. Proceeds go towards Lions projects for sight and hearing impaired.

Saturday Events
2021-09-11
September 11th
Asbury United Methodist Church of Burlington has a huge annual rummage and bake sale at the church, located at 2128 S. Main Street. Hours are 8 am to 1 pm. Items include: file cabinet, folding chairs, office chair, lamps, clocks, glassware, dishes, collectibles, baking pans, sm. appliances, canner, baking dishes, toaster oven, new shoes, pictures, frames, wooden crates, nice keyboard, tools, gardening and garage items, bike rack, toolboxes, glass top patio table, books, jewelry, vintage toys, play pen, cedar lined footlocker, and lots of misc. Plus, yummy baked goods.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is back under the pavilion at McMillan Park with regular Saturday hours 8:30 am to 11 am.
The Kimzey Funeral Home sponsors “Coming Together – a 20 year anniversary special” in honor of September 11th, Patriot Day. This Music and the Spoken Word radio special features the Tabernacle Choir and will air at 9 am on Saturday on 105.5 FM.
Henry County is having a 1 Hour Sale, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, behind the building at 106 E Clay St. It will be desk tops, file cabinets, lockers, storage cabinets and chairs. There will be a bid sheet including price and phone number. Items must be picked up that day by noon or they will be disposed of.
The Ft. Madison Grand Rodeo Parade begins at 9:30 am on Avenue G featuring over 1,000 horses and riders. Tonight is Military Night. The Rodeo performance begins at 7 pm in C.E. “Eddie” Richards Arena. Cole Swindell will perform following exciting rodeo action.
Main Street Mount Pleasant presents “Burgers and Bikes.” From 6 to 9 pm in Central Park, hamburgers and pork burgers will be available for purchase and there will also be a motorcycle cruise. Music is by Dan “Defiance” Moyers and the event will honors first responders.
New London VFW hosts a dinner tonight from 5 to 7 pm. Ham steak is $10 and ribeye steak is $17 and includes baked potato, salad and dinner roll.

Friday Events
2021-09-10
September 10th
Asbury United Methodist Church of Burlington has a huge annual rummage and bake sale at the church, located at 2128 S. Main Street. Hours are 8 am to 1 pm. Items include: file cabinet, folding chairs, office chair, lamps, clocks, glassware, dishes, collectibles, baking pans, sm. appliances, canner, baking dishes, toaster oven, new shoes, pictures, frames, wooden crates, nice keyboard, tools, gardening and garage items, bike rack, toolboxes, glass top patio table, books, jewelry, vintage toys, play pen, cedar lined footlocker, and lots of misc. Plus, yummy baked goods.

Thursday Events
2021-09-09
September 9
There is a New London School District community meeting regarding the Sept. 14 bond referendum vote. The meeting will be held at 6 pm in the school’s Success Center. School Board members plan to attend.

Wednesday Events
2021-09-08
September 8th
UPDATE: The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 4 to 6 pm BACK IN THE WRIGHT PAVILION AT MCMILLAN PARK.
New London VFW serves tacos from 5 to 7 pm. Carry outs may call 319-367-5009.
Alive After Five is at First United Methodist Church Mount Pleasant, 309 North Main Street. This networking event is open to Chamber members, employees and their guests.
