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Thursday
2026-06-04
71st Annual Rotary BBQ in Mount Pleasant 5-7pm – At the Midwest Old Threshers Wright Family Pavilion in McMillan State Park. Don’t forget if you bought your tickets already! Enter Walnut St, and follow the signs to the drive through. You can take your meal to go or sit down and have a picnic with us under the pavilion. All funds that are raised will go towards supporting Rotary’s mission locally and globally to put “service over self” to make our communities better places for all!
Mt. Pleasant Area Blood Drive- The Wayland County Blood Drive will take place 2-6:30 pm at the Wayland Community Center (218 W. Main St., Wayland)

Wednesday
2026-06-03
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market is open from 4pm – 6pm under the Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park! The market is also open from 8:30am – 11am on Saturday mornings. The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market features a wide variety of produce, baked goods, and more!

Friday
2026-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Don’t forget the Henry Country Fair is in full swing once again today! Check out these events!

7:00am – 9:00am Farm Service/Agriland Breakfast (WP)

8:00am Swine Show- Showcases top-quality market and breeding pigs raised by local 4-H and FFA youth.

11:00am Rabbit Show- A competitive agricultural and 4-H/FFA event where youth exhibit and show their rabbits.

1:00pm Poultry Show-A showcase and competition for local 4-H and FFA youth. Exhibitors display their poultry projects, demonstrate animal showmanship, and participate in a fun costume contest.

4:00pm Working Exhibits- 4-H events where youth give hands-on, step-by-step demonstrations to teach the public how to make or do something.

5:30pm Share the Fun- A non-competitive 4-H showcase event where members in grades 4–12 perform talents for an audience strictly for entertainment.

6:00pm Clover Kid Graduation Ceremony- A special event that celebrates 3rd-grade 4-H members who have completed the Clover Kids program and are transitioning into the traditional 4-H program as 4th graders.

7:30pm The Hype- A high-energy 1980s glam rock tribute band, tickets $20!

Tuesday
2026-06-02
Primary Election Day! Voting places in Henry County can be found here. You may change your party registration at the polls, which are open 7am – 8pm. Don’t forget your valid form of I.D.
ISU Henry County Extension Office is celebrating 160 years of the Henry County Fair and the t-shirts are now available to order and open to the public. The theme this year is “Red, White, & Blue Ribbon Views”. The order deadline is June 10th. Prices start at $15.00. Order forms can be submitted to the extension office, 127 N. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant or call 319-385-8126. Here is the order FORM.

Monday
2026-06-01
Chapter L TTT (Tri-T) of Olds-Crawfordsville will be busing tables at Mt. Pleasant Pizza Ranch from 5-8:00 pm. Funds raised will help send 4th grade girls to summer camp. TTT pays the cost of camp and purchase swim swear, clothes, and all items needed for camp. If you don’t want to eat in call in and carry out as TTT Chapter L will receive 20% of sales and of course, they appreciate tips as well.
Mount Pleasant Community Theatre is hosting a children’s theatre workshop titled School for Spies June 22nd through June 26th. The workshop will run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a final performance by participants on Friday, June 26th at 6:30 p.m. The program is open to ages 7 through 18, with a cost of $50 per child. Registration is available online at www.our.show/spies

Sunday
2026-05-31, 2026-05-10
The Dover Museum, 213 N. Main Street in New London is open from 1pm – 4pm. There are over 3,000 square feet of displays and the museum is handicapped accessible. There is a tiny chapel and an authentically furnished railroad depot. Learn about New London & Lowell History – there is no charge at the The Dover Museum, open every Sunday afternoon from 1pm – 4pm.

Saturday
2026-05-30
The Henry County Courthouse is open 7am – 3pm for those Henry County residents who want to vote early/absentee in the June 2 primary election.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is open from 8:30am – 11am in McMillan Park under the Wright Family Pavilion.
The Children’s Discover Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library is open from 10am – 12pm! Remember to stop by the library for books, games, and fun children’s activities!
The Montrose Memorial Library, 202 Main Street, is hosting a BOOK SALE from 9am – 2pm today. The book sale is in conjunction with Montrose City Wide Yard Sales!
The Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center is OPEN! Hours are 1pm – 7pm! Passes and ticket books are available through the City of Mt. Pleasant Office.

Friday
2026-05-29
DMC Regional Waste’s main drop-off location at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Residents can drop off recyclables and rechargeable batteries during these hours.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Children’s Discovery Center is open from 10am – 12pm today! Right next to the MP Public Library, 307 E. Monroe Street, there are things to discover for all. The Discovery Center is also open on Saturday morning from 10am – 12pm!
The Montrose Memorial Library, 202 Main Street, is hosting a BOOK SALE from 9am – 2pm today and tomorrow. The book sale is in conjunction with Montrose City Wide Yard Sales!
ImpactLife is hosting a Blood Drive at the Mt. Pleasant REC Center, 200 E. Monroe St. from 3:30pm – 5:45pm in the meeting room. Follow this link to set up your appointment and THANK YOU for donating! Mt. Pleasant REC Center

Thursday
2026-05-28
DMC Regional Waste will be in Winfield at City Hall on Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 AM for mobile recycling services. Residents can bring recyclables and rechargeable batteries for proper disposal. Learn more at dmcwaste.org.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge is serving delicious tenderloins from 5pm -7pm! Hamburgers and fries are also on the menu. Eat at the Moose or carry out! Enjoy “Taco Tuesday” every Tuesday from 5pm – 7pm at the Moose lodge, too! During the month of May, the Moose will donate a $1.00 from each food item purchased to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center!
The Henry County Conservation Department is holding a program from 5:30p-7p featuring “Animals in Danger”! The program will focus on real animal artifacts from endangered species in Iowa and across the world. Registration is requested! For more information and to register: Henry County Conservation Department

Wednesday
2026-05-27
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market is open from 4pm – 6pm under the Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park! The market is also open from 8:30am – 11am on Saturday mornings. The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market features a wide variety of produce, baked goods, and more!
New London VFW Post 7641 is serving TACOS for $7.00 from 5pm – 7pm at the post! This is last night until September for VFW Tacos! Please call 319-367-5009 for carryout. (802 E McKinley St)
DMC Regional Waste offers both a main drop-off site and mobile recycling options on Wednesdays. Residents can recycle items, including rechargeable batteries, at multiple locations. The main drop-off site at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Mobile recycling will also be available in New London at the Town Square from 8:15 to 11:30 AM, and in Danville at City Hall from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. For more information, visit dmcwaste.org.
ImpactLife is hosting a Blood Drive at the Pilot Grove Savings Bank, 506 N. Main Street in Donnellson from 3pm -5:4pm. Follow this link to set up your appointment and THANK YOU for donating! Donnellson Community Blood Drive

Tuesday
2026-05-26
The Henry County Republican Central Committee is hosting a “meet & greet” with Adam Steen, Republican Candidate for Iowa governor at 12pm at the Coffee Depot, 420 N. Adams St. Please call 319-931-2020 for more information.
Iowa Candidate for U.S. Senate, Ashley Hinson and U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks will be hosted by the Republican Central Committee at the Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club, 2273 Hickory Ave. at 1:00pm. An R.S.V.P. is required for entry to this event. For more information, please call 319-931-2020.
It’s Taco Tuesday at the Moose Lodge on Saunders Avenue in Mt. Pleasant from 5pm – 7pm. During the month of May, the Moose will donate $1.00 for every food item sold to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center. Remember to stop by the Moose Lodge on Thursday from 5pm – 7pm for a delicious Tenderloin or Burger with $1.00 for each food item sold going to Jared’s Park!
ImpactLife is hosting a Blood Drive at the E3 Center, 1400 Washington St. in the meeting room from 2pm – 6pm. Follow this link to set up your appointment and THANK YOU for donating! Henry County Community Blood Drive
Burlington Bees Home Opener! First pitch at 6:30pm – find ticket and promotional information at www.GOBEES.com! Get Stung by the FUN!

Monday
2026-05-25
The Memorial Day Observance is Mt. Pleasant begins at 10:30am in the MPHS Gym, 2104 S. Grand Avenue. The event will begin with presentation of colors by members of the VFW, and American Legion Posts & Auxiliaries. Avenue of Flags Chair and Honor Guard Commander, Dean King is Master of Ceremonies, Reverend Brad Gillis will deliver the Invocation and Benediction, and the Mt. Pleasant High School Band will perform.
The Swedish American Museum is hosting a Memorial Day Service at 10am, 107 James Avenue in Swedesburg. This event is free of charge and you are encouraged to bring military photos of your veterans to share. All are welcome!
The City of Salem invites the community to the Salem Time Capsule Opening in Salem City Park at 1:00pm. Photos, letters, and pieces of Salem history will be uncovered for the first time in 50 years! What memories have been sealed inside?
The City of New London reminds residents that garbage & recycling normally scheduled today will be on Tuesday (5/26/26), in honor of Memorial Day!

Sunday
2026-05-24
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 at Holy Trinity, Washington, and Winfield-Mt. Union. All the best as you experience your next adventure!
The Dover Museum, 213 N. Main Street in New London is open from 1pm – 4pm. There are over 3,000 square feet of displays and the museum is handicapped accessible. There is a tiny chapel and an authentically furnished railroad depot. Learn about New London & Lowell History – there is no charge at the The Dover Museum, open every Sunday afternoon from 1pm – 4pm.
The Sharon Presbyterian Church, 1302 160th Street in Farmington is celebrating their 175th Anniversary! Coffee hour is at 9:30am with the Worship Service beginning at 10:30am. A potluck dinner will be served and a Memorial Service will be held followed by a cemetery tour.

Saturday
2026-05-23
Congratulations to the Mt. Pleasant Christian School Class of 2026 as they celebrate graduation today.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library is opening registration for the Summer Reading Program 2026 today! The “Plant a Seed, Read” program registration continues through June 1st. The program is from June 1st through July 2nd. There are special programs planned throughout the summer at the library, 307 E. Monroe Street.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market is open from 8:30am – 11am DOWNTOWN MOUNT PLEASANT THIS WEEKEND ONLY! The market is also open from 4pm-6pm on Wednesday afternoons. The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market features a wide variety of produce, baked goods, and more!
The Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis is serving breakfast from 6:30am – 10:15am at the Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park! Kick off a day of treasure hunting at the Greater Iowa Swap Meet & Flea Market and picking up goodies from the Farmer’s Market with Gourmet UNLIMITED Pancakes and coffee. $10/adults, $6/kids 5-12, and a breakfast burrito is $8.
The Greater Iowa Swap Meet & Flea Market kicks from 7am 3pm at McMillan Park in Mt. Pleasant! Crafts, tractor, car, & motorcycle parts, flea market and so much more!
The Farmhouse Central Vintage Market in Central Park, downtown Mt. Pleasant, is open from 9am – 3pm! The Vintage Market features over 40 vendors, food, beverages and lots of fun treasures!
Celebrate the 180th Birthday of Arebella Babb Mansfield from 1pm – 3pm in Central Park, downtown Mt. Pleasant! The Henry County Bar Association invites to you live music, free cake, and a little history about the 1st certified woman attorney in the United States.
The Lockridge Veterans Association invites all to the Memorial Day Program at the Lockridge Community Building starting with breakfast at 8am. The program begins at 8:45am with POW/MIA recognition, notices of Memorial Wall updates, and the main program: A Reminder: “Freedom Isn’t Free”.
City Wide Garage Sales are being held in Bonaparte from 8am – 4pm!

Friday
2026-05-22
DMC Regional Waste’s main drop-off location at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Residents can drop off recyclables and rechargeable batteries during these hours.
Henry County Heritage Trust, 403 W. Madison Street in Mt. Pleasant, is holding a Tag Sale (mostly books) from 9am – 1pm. The Heritage Center Museum is open on Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm, the IW Archives Room is open on Mondays from 10am – 2pm and the Van Allen House is open on the first Saturday of each month from 1pm – 4pm.
The Greater Iowa Swap Meet & Flea Market kicks off at 7am at McMillan Park in Mt. Pleasant! Crafts, tractor, car, & motorcycle parts, flea market and so much more! Today 7am – 6pm and on Saturday from 7am – 3pm.
The 1st Assembly of God Church in Washington, Iowa, is hosting a Men’s Retreat: No One Left Behind for those ages 13 and older. The retreat begins on Friday, May 22nd at 4:30pm and ends on Saturday, May 23rd at 2pm. Please register with your church or email your name and phone number to- winfieldopenbible@gmail.com
ImpactLife encourages you to donate the gift of life at the Henry County Health Center from 11am – 2pm. The blood drive will be held in the Health Education Center and thank you for donating! Follow this link to schedule your time! 5/22/26: HCHC

Thursday
2026-05-21
The Friends of Henry County Health Center are hosting a Paperpie Children’s Book Fair in the Main Lobby of the hospital from 9am – 2pm. Explore a wonderful selection of engaging children’s books – perfect for encouraging a love of reading for children of all ages!
Henry County Health Center Diabetes Education CGM Support Group will meet from 2pm – 3pm in Suite 25. The next HCHC Diabetes Education Diabetes Support Class is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 8:30am – 2:30pm. Please register in advance for this program by calling 319-385-6518. The deadline to register is Friday (5/22/26).
EveryStep Grief & Loss Services offers The Touching Our Grief support group from 4pm – 5:30pm. It is free and open to anyone who needs support following the loss of a loved one. The group meets in the EveryStep conference room, 118 N. Main street in Mt. Pleasant. For more information, contact Amanda Day, bereavement counselor at 319-330-1086, or everystep.org.
DMC Regional Waste will be in Winfield at City Hall on Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 AM for mobile recycling services. Residents can bring recyclables and rechargeable batteries for proper disposal. Learn more at dmcwaste.org.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge is serving delicious tenderloins from 5pm -7pm! Hamburgers and fries are also on the menu. Eat at the Moose or carry out! Enjoy “Taco Tuesday” every Tuesday from 5pm – 7pm at the Moose lodge, too! During the month of May, the Moose will donate a $1.00 from each food item purchased to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center!

Wednesday
2026-05-20
The Friends of Henry County Health Center are hosting a Paperpie Children’s Book Fair in the Main Lobby of the hospital from 9am – 5pm today and from 9am – 2pm on Thursday (5/21/26). Explore a wonderful selection of engaging children’s books – perfect for encouraging a love of reading for children of all ages!
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market is open from 4pm – 6pm under the Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park! The market is also open from 8:30am – 11am on Saturday mornings. The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market features a wide variety of produce, baked goods, and more!
DMC Regional Waste offers both a main drop-off site and mobile recycling options on Wednesdays. Residents can recycle items, including rechargeable batteries, at multiple locations. The main drop-off site at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Mobile recycling will also be available in New London at the Town Square from 8:15 to 11:30 AM, and in Danville at City Hall from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. For more information, visit dmcwaste.org.
ImpactLife encourages you to donate the gift of life at Access Energy Cooperative from 2pm – 4:45pm. The blood drive will be held in the meeting room at 1800 W. Washington St. Follow this link to schedule your time and thank you for donating! 5/20/26: Access Energy

Tuesday
2026-05-19
Henry County Health Diabetes Education is holding a FREE Prediabetes Class from 12pm – 1pm in Suite 25 at the hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Take a deeper dive into diabetes topics that interest you and connect with others. No pre-registration is needed. (this was moved from Monday, May 18th.)
It’s Taco Tuesday at the Moose Lodge on Saunders Avenue in Mt. Pleasant from 5pm – 7pm. During the month of May, the Moose will donate $1.00 for every food item sold to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center. Remember to stop by the Moose Lodge on Thursday from 5pm – 7pm for a delicious Tenderloin or Burger with $1.00 for each food item sold going to Jared’s Park!
The Mt. Pleasant Middle School Music Department presents their Spring Concert with the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choirs performing at 6:45pm in the Chapel Auditorium, 601 N. Main Street. Following the choirs, the 7th & 8th grade band will perform on the lawn in front of the Chapel starting at 7:30pm. (In case of rain, the band concert will move into the Chapel Auditorium). This is a free event and open to the public.

Monday
2026-05-18
Mount Pleasant Community Theatre is hosting a children’s theatre workshop titled School for Spies June 22nd through June 26th. The workshop will run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a final performance by participants on Friday, June 26th at 6:30 p.m. The program is open to ages 7 through 18, with a cost of $50 per child. Registration is available online at www.our.show/spies
The Mt. Pleasant Music Department presents the 5th & 6th grade band outdoor concert at 7:00pm on the Central Campus lawn, 601 N. Main Street. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Chapel Auditorium. This is a free event and open to the public.

Sunday
2026-05-17
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Graduates in our community! It is Graduation Day for Mt. Pleasant, New London, Danville, Central Lee, Fairfield, Mediapolis, and Van Buren! All the best as these high school seniors start their next adventure!
The Dover Museum, 213 N. Main Street in New London is open from 1pm – 4pm. There are over 3,000 square feet of displays and the museum is handicapped accessible. There is a tiny chapel and an authentically furnished railroad depot. Learn about New London & Lowell History – there is no charge at the The Dover Museum, open every Sunday afternoon from 1pm – 4pm.

Saturday
2026-05-16
Congratulations to the WACO Class of 2026, graduating today. A big milestone worth celebrating.
The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market is open from 8:30am – 11am under the Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park! The market is also open from 4pm-6pm on Wednesday afternoons. The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market features a wide variety of produce, baked goods, and more!
The Children’s Discover Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library is open from 10am – 12pm! Remember to stop by the library for books, games, and fun children’s activities!
Bentonsport Heritage Day Celebration is from 10am – 4pm and is a free event for the whole family! Throughout Bentonsport’s downtown, muscians will perform, tour the village in a horse-drawn wagon, see Dr. Quacksham, and so much more. Find a complete list of the days activities by accessing bentonsportheritage.org
A Low-Cost Microchip and Vaccine Clinic at Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation, 1986 Gear Avenue in Fairfield from 11am – 2pm is open to the public. Fairfield Animal Hospital’s Dr. Bill Pollak donates his time for the clinics and all proceeds benefit the animals and programs of Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation.

Microchips – $25,
Rabies Vaccine – $20,
Yearly Vaccines – $15,
Dog toenail trims – $15,
Cat toenail trims – $10.

Friday
2026-05-15
Central Lee Community School District is operating on a 2-hour delay due to a planned water outage. (Friday, May 17, 2026)
The Mount Pleasant Vets Hall (VFW) at 300 W. Monroe St. Monthly Veterans Breakfast is from 8:30am – 9:30am. The breakfast is open to the community for a free-will donation.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Children’s Discovery Center is open from 10am – 12pm today! Right next to the MP Public Library, 307 E. Monroe Street, there are things to discover for all. The Discovery Center is also open on Saturday morning from 10am – 12pm!
Join in the fun at Salem Elementary School Carnival at 412 E. Jackson Street from 5pm – 8pm! Participate in a live and silent auction along with the Anderson Ranch Minis Petting Zoo, Games, Dunk Tank, Bounce Houses, Food, and Snow Cones! Admission is free. (Rain Date: May 22)
DMC Regional Waste’s main drop-off location at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Residents can drop off recyclables and rechargeable batteries during these hours.
The Salem Farmers Market is open from 4:30pm – 7:30pm on the west side of Salem City Park. The farmers market is open on the first and third Friday of the month through September 18!
Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant wraps up Nursing Home Week with a Cookout for residents and employees along with music! Winners of the poetry contest will be announced.
Birkwood Village of Fort Madison is wrapping up a whole week of fun for National Skilled Nursing Care Week with “Life is a circus!” Residents and staff will enjoy corn dogs, funnel cakes and more!

Thursday
2026-05-14
Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant continues to celebrate Nursing Home Week! Poems are due! Planting flower pots is the activity along with a movie night!

Friday, 5/15/26: Cookout for residents and employees with music and winners of the poetry contest will be announced.

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison has some fun for National Skilled Nursing Care Week today hosting 80s Glow – a day of big hair and bright lights. Residents will enjoy hot dogs and root beer floats for lunch and afternoon sno-cones, the day also includes skee-ball and jump rope contest. KILJ will be there celebrating today! Tune into 105.5 FM at 2 p.m. to learn more about Birkwood Village of Fort Madison.

Friday, 5/15 – Life is a Circus theme – corn dogs, funnel cakes and more

DMC Regional Waste will be in Winfield at City Hall on Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 AM for mobile recycling services. Residents can bring recyclables and rechargeable batteries for proper disposal. Learn more at dmcwaste.org.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge is serving delicious tenderloins from 5pm -7pm! Hamburgers and fries are also on the menu. Eat at the Moose or carry out! Enjoy “Taco Tuesday” every Tuesday from 5pm – 7pm at the Moose lodge, too! During the month of May, the Moose will donate a $1.00 from each food item purchased to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center!

Wednesday
2026-05-13
Mt. Pleasant High School will celebrate graduating seniors with a Baccalaureate and Senior Awards at the high school. The event begins at 6:30pm.
Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant continues to celebrate Nursing Home Week! Residents will share Coffee & donuts with Linda Hunsaker & designing flower pots is on the agenda!

Thursday, 5/14/26: Poems are due! planting flower pots and movie night
Friday, 5/15/26: Cookout for residents and employees with music and winners of the poetry contest will be announced.

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison has some fun for National Skilled Nursing Care Week today hosting the “Birkwood Boogie” Musical entertainment with Dian at 2:30 with burgers and fries for lunch! Join KILJ tomorrow at 2 pm as they head to Birkwood Village of Fort Madison.

Thursday, 5/14 – 80s Glow: Big hair and bright lights, hot dogs and root beer floats for lunch and afternoon sno-cones, the day also includes skee-ball and jump rope contest
Friday, 5/15 – Life is a Circus theme – corn dogs, funnel cakes and more

DMC Regional Waste offers both a main drop-off site and mobile recycling options on Wednesdays. Residents can recycle items, including rechargeable batteries, at multiple locations. The main drop-off site at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Mobile recycling will also be available in New London at the Town Square from 8:15 to 11:30 AM, and in Danville at City Hall from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. For more information, visit dmcwaste.org.
The STEM program at Harlan Elementary School in Mt. Pleasant is providing students with the opportunity for hands-on learning during the final week of school and are looking for donations! Cardboard tubes, tissue boxes, plastic containers, ice cream buckets, pipe cleaners, straws, and crafting supplies are needed! Donations can be dropped off at Harlan (1001 N. Main Street) before May 18th.

Tuesday
2026-05-12
Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant continues to celebrate Nursing Home Week with a visit from KILJ Radio! A photo booth will be available and garden themed BINGO will be held!

Wednesday, 5/13/26: Coffee & donuts with Linda Hunsaker & designing flower pots
Thursday, 5/14/26: Poems are due! planting flower pots and movie night
Friday, 5/15/26: Cookout for residents and employees with music and winners of the poetry contest will be announced.

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison has some fun for National Skilled Nursing Care Week today with the theme of “60s Peace, Love, and Happiness” where residents and staff will be tie-dying t-shirts, bandanas, or headbands! Join KILJ on Thursday at 2 pm as they head to Birkwood Village of Fort Madison.

Wednesday, 5/13 – Birkwood Boogie – Music entertainment with Dian at 2:30 – burgers and fries served at lunch
Thursday, 5/14 – 80s Glow: Big hair and bright lights, hot dogs and root beer floats for lunch and afternoon sno-cones, the day also includes skee-ball and jump rope contest
Friday, 5/15 – Life is a Circus theme – corn dogs, funnel cakes and more

It’s Taco Tuesday at the Moose Lodge on Saunders Avenue in Mt. Pleasant from 5pm – 7pm. During the month of May, the Moose will donate $1.00 for every food item sold to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center. Remember to stop by the Moose Lodge on Thursday from 5pm – 7pm for a delicious Tenderloin or Burger with $1.00 for each food item sold going to Jared’s Park!
The Mt. Pleasant High School Spring Concert will be held at the MPCHS gym, 2104 S. Grand Avenue at 7:00pm. The concert features all high school bands and choirs and is a free event. The public is invited to attend the concert.
Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce members are invited to attend a Henry County Supervisor Primary Election Forum at 5:30pm at the Heatilator Auditorium, 307 E. Monroe Street in Mt. Pleasant.

Monday
2026-05-11
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Children’s Discovery Center is open from 12pm – 2pm at 307 E. Monroe Street! There is something to discover for children of all ages and is open on Friday, this week, from 10am – 12pm! Remember to stop by the public library, which opens at 9am with books, games, and fun activities in the children’s section.
Henry County Heritage Trust invites to you “Tip Night” at Pizza Ranch, 708 Grand Avenue in Mt. Pleasant! Eat well and tip lots with all proceeds going to fund Henry County Heritage Trust Projects.
Mount Pleasant Community Theatre is hosting a children’s theatre workshop titled School for Spies June 22nd through June 26th. The workshop will run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a final performance by participants on Friday, June 26th at 6:30 p.m. The program is open to ages 7 through 18, with a cost of $50 per child. Registration is available online at www.our.show/spies
Arbor Court, 701 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant is kicking off Nursing Home Week with “Residents in Bloom”! Golden Designs of New London will be holding a flower arrangement class.

Tuesday, 5/12/26: KILJ visiting!, photo booth, garden themed BINGO
Wednesday, 5/13/26: Coffee & donuts with Linda Hunsaker & designing flower pots
Thursday, 5/14/26: Poems are due! planting flower pots and movie night
Friday, 5/15/26: Cookout for residents and employees with music and winners of the poetry contest will be announced.

Saturday
2026-05-09
It’s a Mother’s Day Sale at Kramer’s Gas & Grocery, 108 S. Maple Street in Salem from 8am – 2pm. Gifts, gift baskets, baked goods, flowers and more are featured with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life Team: Noone Walks Alone reminds you that “MOM” spelled upside down is “WOW”!!
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Our Ladies of Charity Rummage Sale wraps up this morning at Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street. They are open from 9am – noon.
Henry County Heritage Trust, 403 W. Madison Street in Mt. Pleasant presents “Rosie the Riveter” with Trish Woepking at 2pm. Learn the history of this unique, special group of WWII Era Ladies! The Heritage Center Museum is open on Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm, the IW Archives Room is open on Mondays from 10am – 2pm and the Van Allen House is open on the first Saturday of each month from 1pm – 4pm. www.henrycountyheritagetrust.org for more information.

Friday
2026-05-08
The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Small Business Breakfast” for chamber members at 8am in the Union Block Building. The event is $20/person and $150/table for 8. Please call 319-385-3131 for tickets. BE LISTENING to KILJ Radio’s Gen Gap with Paul and Kadie at 9am, as they will have the winner of Mt. Pleasant’s Small Business of the Year on the air!
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library Children’s Discover Center is open from 10am – Noon next to the library at 307 E. Monroe Street. The Discovery Center is also open on Monday afternoon from 12pm – 2pm, where there is something for children of all ages to discover!
DMC Regional Waste’s main drop-off location at 1000 West Washington Street in Mount Pleasant is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Residents can drop off recyclables and rechargeable batteries during these hours.
Mt. Pleasant’s 20th Century Car Club kicks off tonight! Gather around Central Park as the car club celebrates their 40th Anniversary on the 2nd Friday of the month through September! Cruise Night on the square from 5:30pm – 8:30pm features classic cars and custom trucks. Tonight’s feature is “Free Slice of Pie Night” (while supplies last!)

Thursday
2026-05-07
It’s Small Business Week and we join the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce in recognizing Mt. Pleasant Tire & Service, 1305 E. Washington St. starting at 9:00am! Mt. Pleasant Tire & Service, delivering honest and professional services you can trust.
The St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Ladies for Charity Rummage sale kicks off today through Saturday in Manning Hall, 607 S. Jackson Street. Doors open at 9am!
DMC Regional Waste will be in Winfield at City Hall on Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 AM for mobile recycling services. Residents can bring recyclables and rechargeable batteries for proper disposal. Learn more at dmcwaste.org.
The Mt. Pleasant Moose Lodge is serving delicious tenderloins from 5pm -7pm! Hamburgers and fries are also on the menu. Eat at the Moose or carry out! Enjoy “Taco Tuesday” every Tuesday from 5pm – 7pm at the Moose lodge, too! During the month of May, the Moose will donate a $1.00 from each food item purchased to Jared’s Park at the Henry County Nature Center!
The STEM program at Harlan Elementary School in Mt. Pleasant is providing students with the opportunity for hands-on learning during the final week of school and are looking for donations! Cardboard tubes, tissue boxes, plastic containers, ice cream buckets, pipe cleaners, straws, and crafting supplies are needed! Donations can be dropped off at Harlan (1001 N. Main Street) before May 18th.
