Community Events

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today from 1-4pm. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions. The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am […]

The Mt. Pleasant Community School District Book Fair at Harlan, Lincoln, Salem, and Van Allen Elementary buildings and at the Middle School is open from 8:00am - 8:00pm today!  Proceeds from the Book Gairs go toward the purchase of new books for each of the buildings and books make great gifts!  Everyone is invited to […]

Community Days at Chadwick Library on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan from 9 am - 5 pm. FREE BOOKS!!! The Mt. Pleasant Community School District Annual BOOK FAIR continues today from 8:00am - noon (through parent/teacher conferences)!  Salem, Harlan, Lincoln and Van Allen Elementary Schools and the Middle School are hosting book fairs.  Books make […]

All Iowa Wesleyan campus buildings, including Hershey Hall, will be open to the public with the following exceptions: Old gym, Nemitz suites, Harlan-Lincoln House. From 9:00am-5:00pm these buildings will be open to allow the community to do one final walkthrough. This is strictly an open house, so citizens are able to take photos, but no […]

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!! Check your clocks because we have fallen back and gained an hour! All Iowa Wesleyan campus buildings, including Hershey Hall, will be open to the public with the following exceptions: Old gym, Nemitz suites, Harlan-Lincoln House. From 11am-3pm, these buildings will be open to allow the community to do one final walkthrough. […]

St. Michael's Episcopal Church is hosting its annual spaghetti supper from 4:30pm - 7:00pm.  Salad, garlic bread and desserts are included!  Free Will Offering for the meal which be held in the lower level of St. Michael's, 202 E. Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant. Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 Academy Avenue in Swedesburg, is hosting […]

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today from 9-11am. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions. Taco Tuesday at the Mount Pleasant Christian School from 5-6:30 p.m. 10" softshell tacos (beef or chicken), chips & homemade salsa, […]

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today from 1-4pm. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions. The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am […]

Join the Friends of Henry County Health Center for Lighted Holiday Open House 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the HCHC Gift Shop! Hot Cider and treats will be served; buy one bottle brush tree, get the second for 10% off and register to win a $50 gift certificate-no purchase necessary!

New London City Office closed in observance of Veteran's Day. Mount Pleasant City Offices closed in observance of Veteran's Day. Tune into 105.5 FM or KILJ.com at 10 am this morning for a special Music & the Spoken Word radio special brought to you by the Kimzey Funeral Home and featuring the Marine Band! Join […]

The City of Mt. Pleasant Compost Site has new hours: Wednesday, the site will be open 12pm-5pm & Saturday 8am-5pm. V.F.W. Post 7641 will host a Veterans Day Observance at 2 p.m. at 802 East McKinley in New London. Refreshments will be served by the Auxiliary after the program. The New London V.F.W. Post 7641 […]

The Hillsboro Fire Department is cooking up a breakfast feast 8:00am - noon (or until it's all gone!) at the fire station, 105 East Commercial Street, Hillsboro!  They are serving eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, gravy & coffee, OJ, & milk!  Eat, tour the fire station, and have fun supporting the Hillsboro Fire Department-free […]

The City of Mt. Pleasant's FREE LEAF COLLECTION begins this week!  All leaves must be bagged and placed at the curb on your designated trash day.  Please separate bags of trash from bags of leaves.  This collection is open to all residents so if your trash is picked by a service other than the City, […]

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today from 9-11am. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions. Mom Cafe: We would like to invite all moms to join us for a monthly gathering during which we eat delicious treats, […]

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today from 1-4pm. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions. The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 12pm to 5pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 5 […]

Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant presents Lunch for a Cause 11:30am - 1:00pm!  Enjoy Carry Out or Delivery by calling 319-385-7227.  Turkey Tetrazzini, Green Peas, Garlic Bread & Apple Turnover complete the meal for $7.00!  Proceeds benefit the National T.T.T. Society Camping for Girls. Big Creek Tractor Club is hosting a soup supper at 5:30pm […]

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. The Henry County Recorder's Office will close at 2:30pm this afternoon for training.  Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 20th! It's […]

HELP TO OTHERS Holiday Craft & Vendor Show with Lunch!  9:00am- 1:00pm at Manning Hall, St. Alphonsus Church, 607 South Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant.  Lots of Vendors with plenty of Christmas gifts to choose from!  Hot sandwiches, Soup, Chili & Cinnamon Rolls for Lunch!  SANTA WILL BE THERE!  The mission of "Help to Others" […]

Join the Hillsboro Christian Church for their annual Veterans Day/Thanksgiving Community Dinner at 12:30pm at the Hillsboro Community Center, 105 East Commercial Street in Hillsboro.  Everyone is welcome, free will donations accepted and all proceeds will go to the Veterans Freedom Center in Dubuque, Iowa. 23rd Annual Tri-T Tour of Homes today from 1-4 pm! […]

Salem Elementary School is hosting a BLOOD DRIVE 3:00pm - 6:00pm in the gym at 412 East Jackson Street in Salem, Iowa.  Saving lives never goes out of style!  Call the school to schedule: 319-258-7799! Southeast Iowa Realty is looking for donations of NEW BLANKETS of any size through Friday,December 1st to donate to local […]

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today from 9-11am. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions. The Fellowship Cup in Mount Pleasant will be distributing food today from 10 am - 4 pm. There will be no […]

Join us at the annual KILJ Pie Deposit this afternoon from 2-4 p.m.! Bring a pie or a dessert to donate to the Mount Pleasant and Wayland Community Thanksgiving Meals and say hi to Yorke and Allison. Tune in to 105.5 FM and KILJ.com to join in on the fun. Our goal is to get […]

MP Rec Center 3rd Annual TURKEY TROT Family Friendly 5K/1 Mile RUN & WALK  8 am registration, games, activities, inflatables, refreshments, and a 9am start time. $20 includes a shirt, while supplies last. The First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11:00am - 1:00pm at the Church, 309 North […]

Mount Pleasant Utilites Office is closed today for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Mount Pleasant REC Center is open from 5 am - noon. The Mount Pleasant Police Department will be collecting new toys up until December 19th. Stop by or call the office at 319-385-1450. The Mount Pleasant Police Department is working with the Fellowship […]

The Olds Fire Department is serving a Pancake Breakfast this morning 6:00am - 10:00am at the Olds Fire Department, 201 East Railroad Avenue in Olds!  The Breakfast is a fundraiser for the fire department. It's a SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!  9:00am - 1:00pm join Main Street Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant Merchants for a day […]

Festival of Lights in the Old Thresher's Campground tonight from 5:30 to 9 p.m.! Tune in to 98.5 FM and 1130 AM for beautiful Christmas music and special community messages while you enjoy the lights. Family vehicle admission is $10, Limo for $25, Mini Coach $30, Motor Coach $60. Meet Santa tonight with your Festival […]

Mt. Pleasant's Festival of Lights at the Old Thresher's Campground tonight and every night through December 31; 5:30pm - 9:00pm!  Tune into 98.5 FM and 1130AM for beautiful Christmas music and special community messages while you enjoy the lights!  Family vehicle admission is $10, Limo $25, Mini Coach $30, Motor Coach $60.  Visit oldthreshers.com for […]

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today from 9-11am. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions. Parent & Play Group at the Henry County Extension office from 10-11 a.m.! Learn about the resources you can take advantage […]

Mt. Pleasant's Festival of Lights at the Old Thresher's Campground tonight and every night through December 31; 5:30pm - 9:00pm!  Tune into 98.5 FM and 1130AM for beautiful Christmas music and special community messages while you enjoy the lights!  Family vehicle admission is $10, Limo $25, Mini Coach $30, Motor Coach $60.  Visit oldthreshers.com for […]

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today for extended hours from 1-6pm. No appointment necessary. Bring your insurance card, but there are vaccines for uninsured/underinsured individuals. 106 North Jackson Street in Mount Pleasant, call 319-385-0779 with questions. The City Compost Site and Weekly Yard Waste Pick-up will be closing this week. The last day to […]

The Junkin Sister's Shop Hop Holiday Edition kicks off today and continues through tomorrow! From 9 am to 6 pm tour area businesses spanning from Kalona to Fairfield and including Columbus Junction, Fairfield, and Mount Pleasant. For a full list of businesses head to the Junkin Sister's Shop Hop on Facebook, or click HERE! Enjoy […]

The City Compost Site and Weekly Yard Waste Pick-up will be closing this week. The last day to drop of yard waste is today, December 2nd, 8am-5pm. The Winter Market & Craft Show from 9:00am - noon at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant, 902 South Walnut Street!  Shop for unique Christmas gifts, baked […]