Community Events

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 […]

Enjoy a Community Brunch at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club, 407 North Clark Street, in Winfield from 9:00am - 1:00pm!  All are welcome, free will donations are accepted! After 25 years and 10 months Dick Meyers is calling it QUITS! Help the City of Salem say Goodbye, have fun, and most of all thanks. […]

Let's Spread the Warmth with First Interstate Bank!  Through Friday of this week, drop off coats, hats, wind/water proof jackets, socks or blankets at 102 South Main Street in Mt. Pleasant!  First Interstate Bank will make sure all donations go directly to those who need it most. Main Street Art Gallery is featuring a HOLIDAY […]

Keokuk High School presents their annual Keokuk Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner for citizens age 60 & over!  Serving starts at Noon at the First Christian Church, 3476 Main Street.  The Keokuk High School Band & Choir will be performing! Women, Woods, Wine. This one is for adult women who want to learn how pioneers built […]

The New London VFW Auxiliary is featuring a Bake Sale during Taco Night tonight from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the VFW Post Home in New London!  Candy, breads, cookies, pies and more!  Get tacos and dessert for dinner tonight! Experience a unique rendezvous with nature at Starr's Cave Nature Center on December 6th at 3 […]

It's the December FIRST THURSDAY SALE at the Henry County Health Center Gift Shop!  Join the Friends of HCHC and the beginning of the Colors of Christmas!  25% off one item and 10% off pink items or items with pink in them!  Open from 9:00am - 3:00pm! Friends of Henry County Health Center start their […]

Enjoy Mt. Pleasant's Festival of Lights at the Old Thresher's Campground tonight and every night through December 31; 5:30pm - 9:00pm! Meet Santa with your vehicle admission tonight!  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 […]

Today is the last day for the Winter Market & Craft Show 9:00am - Noon at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant, 902 South Walnut Street! Treat yourself to a cookie at the Mt. Pleasant Open Bible Church Cookie Walk!  8:00am - 12:00pm at 306 North Cherry Street in Mt. Pleasant.  All money raised […]

The Moose will be serving a free will offering breakfast on Dec 10th from 8:00 - 11:00. The menu includes: Sausage Gravy & biscuits, scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes & sausage links. Thank you so much. The New London Public Library will wrap your Christmas Gifts for you from 10:00am - 2:00pm!  Drop off your […]

A Food Pantry Drive sponsored by Access Energy Cooperative through Friday!  You are welcome to drop off non-perishable food & personal items in the box in the lobby at 1800 West Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant any day this week! The gifts will be distributed to local food pantries! Happy Holidays & Happy Giving! Join […]

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 last Parent and Play Group for the year at the Henry County Extension office, 127 North Main Street in Mount […]

The Des Moines County Conservation is hosting an exciting event in honor of National Hot Cocoa Day at Starr's Cave Nature Center starting at 3pm. Picture a perfect afternoon, sipping on rich hot cocoa by a crackling fire.  This event is free of charge, requires no registration, and extends a warm welcome to everyone in […]

Throw on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and head downtown tonight from 5-7 pm for a delightful evening filled with fun, drinks, and shopping. Plus, don't miss the chance to strut your stuff and potentially win the coveted prize for the best ugly Christmas sweater! Click HERE to purchase your tickets! The Henry County Conservation […]

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. Enjoy Mt. Pleasant's Festival of Lights at the Old Thresher's Campground tonight and every night through New Year's Eve; 5:30pm - 9:00pm! Meet […]

WACO 2024 Japan Trip fundraiser! Do you hate wrapping presents? Today from 1-4 pm bring your gifts to the WACO high school and let the students wrap them for you. We have wrapping paper, or you can bring your own! Free will donation. The Winfield Historical Society is offering an evening of fun. Take a […]

The Mt. Pleasant Community High School Instrumental and Choral Departments will present the best in classical, pop and Christmas Music this afternoon at 2:00pm!  This event is being held at the High School, 2104 South Grand Avenue and is free and open to the public. The New London Public Library will wrap your Christmas Gifts […]

Cookies with Santa 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant, 1406 Linden Drive!  Hot Cocoa Station, write Letters to Santa, and make food for Reindeer!  You can get photos with Santa's Reindeer and of course yummy cookies! Arbor Court, 701 East Mapleleaf in Mt. Pleasant is celebrating Christmas with the community 4:00pm - […]

The Annual Mt. Pleasant Community High School Alumni & Friends Pep Band and Choir will perform the Star Spangled Banner & a few tunes at the Panther girls and boys basketball games!  Anyone who has ever played for the Mt. Pleasant Music Department is welcome! Gather at the MP High School at 5:45pm to practice! […]

Christmas themed trivia this Wednesday along with wing night at the Mt. Pleasant Golf and Country Club. This event is open to the public and starts at 6:30. Only $15 for nonmember teams and $10 for member teams.  PM us, email erica@thempgcc.com, or call 319-986-6157 to reserve a spot for your team! Prize for winning […]

Henry County Public Health Immunization Clinic today 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. Nerf War at the REC Center in Mount Pleasant today from 1-3 pm. Everyone is welcome, please bring your nerf gun […]

Celebrate this holiday season with the Hillsboro-Harrisburg Baptist Church and the Christmas Carols Jubilee at 5:30pm!  Special Music, a Children's Play, Lighting of Candles and Cookies for EVERYONE at the Church, 109 North King Street in Hillsboro!  The Community is invited and this event is free! Enjoy Mt. Pleasant's Festival of Lights at the Old […]

The Mount Pleasant Library's Discovery Center is open today from 10 a.m. to noon. The New London Public Library will wrap your Christmas Gifts for you from 10:00am - 4:00pm!  Drop off your gifts, wrapping materials and contact information at the library.  You will be notified when your gifts are ready for pick up!  A […]

The First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant is holding its annual Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service at 6:00pm.  All are welcome! Enjoy Mt. Pleasant's Festival of Lights at the Old Thresher's Campground tonight and every night through New Year's Eve; 5:30pm - 9:00pm! Meet Santa with your vehicle admission tonight!  Tune into 98.5 FM and […]

The musicians of Swedesburg Lutheran and First United Methodist will combine forces to lead a service of Carols and Their Stories at 9 AM  Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, led by the magnificently restored pipe organ at Swedesburg. THIS WILL NOT BE A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS as most people might expect. Rather, this is […]

The Moose will be closed so there will not be tacos tonight. The Mount Pleasant Christian School will not have tacos tonight due to holiday break. Enjoy Mt. Pleasant's Festival of Lights at the Old Thresher's Campground tonight and every night through Sunday, New Year's Eve from 5:30pm - 9:00pm!  Tune into 98.5 FM and […]

Mt. Pleasant's Festival of the Lights at the Old Threshers Camp Grounds invites you to enjoy this wonderful display of lights tonight and every night through Sunday, New Year's Eve from 5:30pm - 9:00pm!  Tune in to 98.5 FM and 1130 AM and enjoy beautiful Holiday music and listen to special community messages!  Family vehicles […]

Need something for the kids to do on Christmas break? Bring that new nerf gun that you just got for Christmas and join us in a battle royale! We have the whole gymnasium reserved at this time! Join us for this FREE event on Thursday, December 28. 1-3pm. Ages 8 & Up. See flyer for […]

The Louisa County ISU Extension and Outreach office is holding an End of the Year Open House 9am - 1pm at 317 Van Buren Street in Wapello.  Snacks, Hot Chocolate and a card making activity round out the festivities, and the chance to meet the new people of Louisa County Extension. Mt. Pleasant's Festival of […]

The Mt. Pleasant Public Library is hosting a book signing at 10:00am!  The book, "Saucey's Adventure" is featured with author Pamela Dowell and illustrator Melody Manley at the library to sign books! Just two evenings left to cruise through Mt. Pleasant's Festival of the Lights at the Old Threshers Camp Grounds!  Enjoy this wonderful display […]

Tonight is the last night to drive through Mt. Pleasant's Festival of the Lights at the Old Threshers Camp Grounds!  Enjoy this wonderful display of lights from 5:30pm - 9:00pm!  Tune in to 98.5 FM and 1130 AM and enjoy beautiful Holiday music and listen to special community messages!  Family vehicles are $10, Limo $25, […]