Community Events

St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Franklin, Iowa invites you for an ICE CREAM SOCIAL from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.  Not only will they be serving 3 flavors of Homemade Ice Cream, the menu includes Beef Burger Sandwiches, Pie, Cake and Drinks.  You'll find St. Peter's on 4th Street at Exchange in Franklin! The conductor […]

Although the Jefferson County Fair is officially over, there are still several events happening at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds: 8:15 AM Annual Fair Board Meeting Open to Public Activity Building Followed By Mandatory Grounds Cleanup (All 4-H & FFA Youth & Adults) All Grounds 5:00 PM Jefferson County Pork & Cattlemen’s Complimentary Meal Show Arena 5:30 PM 4-H & FFA Premium Auction Show Arena […]

It is Military Appreciation Night at the Burlington Bees Ballfield!  The Bees take on the O'Fallon Hoots at 6:30pm.  Tickets and more information, go to www.GOBEES.com!  "Get Stung" by the fun!" Taco Tuesdays, every Tuesday at the Mt Pleasant Moose Lodge (located 108 N Saunders Ave) from 5:00 - 7:00. Serving tacos, walking tacos & […]

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN HOURS for the Food Pantry!  The Food Pantry in Mt. Pleasant will be distributing from 10:00am - 4:00pm today because of the 4th of July holiday on Thursday!  The Fellowship Cup will be closed Thursday and Friday (July 4th-5th) this week. Volunteer to set up for Donnellson’s annual Tunnel to Towers 5K […]

Fellowship Cup is closed today and tomorrow as well as the Quarter Maybe More store. The City of Mt. Pleasant is celebrating the 4th of July at McMillan Park! 5:00pm:  the PARADE! 5:30pm:  Meet Local Heroes 5:30pm - Dusk: Free Trolley Rides, Carousel Rides, Bouncy Houses, and Face Painting at Dark:  FIREWORKS! FOOD OPTIONS: available […]

Fellowship Cup is closed today as well as the Quarter Maybe More store. Kids can show off their art skills at the RAGBRAI Kids Art Contest by submitting their entries to the library or city hall. Everyone who enters gets 4 tickets to the Temple Theater and the winner in each age group gets a […]

The Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club in Winfield is hosting a Glowball Golf Tournament!  The fun begins at dusk for those aged 21 years and older!  The cost is $45. Open House flower tour TODAY at 1015 250th Street, Lockridge from 8am to 11am. Come to see 331 different varieties of lilies and 100 […]

It's Local Heroes Day at the ballfield this afternoon as the Burlington Bees face the Normal Cornbelters at 2:00pm.  For tickets and information, go to www.GOBEES.com.  "Get Stung by the Fun!" The Burlington Municipal Band's July 7th concert at the Crapo Park bandshell will be conducted by Jacob Yochum and the band will be joined by […]

The Burlington Bees host the Alton River Dragons at 6:30pm.  The theme for tonight's game is Pups & Pints: All HOWL-idays Night.  For tickets and information: www.GOBEES.com.  "Get Stung by the Fun"! Come to Lee County Fair at 1100 N Main St in Donnellson from today to Sunday, July 14! Here's today's schedule: 7:00pm Double […]

It's Where's Waldo Night as the Burlington Bees host the Thrillville Thrillbillies.  Game starts at 6:30pm and you can find tickets and more information at www.GOBEES.com.  "Get Stung by the Fun"! Join the Peace Lutheran Church, 13646 Beaverdale Road, West Burlington, for an Ice Cream Meet and Mingle!  Serving starts at 5:00pm and not just […]

The Burlington Bees are in Burlington tonight at 6:30pm versus the Thrillville Thrillbillies.  For tickets and information, go to www.GOBEES.com.  Tonight is a Metallica and Adam Sandler mash up!  "Get Stung by the Fun!" Thinking about installing or repairing a fence? Confused about who's responsible for what? If you are interested in Iowa's Fence Law, […]

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a garage sale from 8am - 3pm today and 8am - noon on Saturday at 500 W. Monroe!  You will find lots of collectables, cherished teddys, mustache cups, cookie jars, shelving, and more! Second Friday of July means Cruise-In Night in Mt. Pleasant! Enjoy beautiful downtown Mt. Pleasant and […]

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a garage sale today 8am - noon at 500 W. Monroe!  You will find lots of collectables, cherished teddys, mustache cups, cookie jars, shelving, and more! What's in season?  Check out the Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market this morning for fresh produce, baked goods and more.  The Farmer's Market in Wright […]

Enjoy Holiday Music tonight with the Burlington Municipal Band!  The theme tonight is "Christmas in July!"  You'll be able to listen to all of your holiday favorites at the Crapo Park bandshell when Notre Dame band director Carmen Lachnitt conducts the Muni Band's 7:30 PM concert.  UNI student and Notre Dame High School graduate Adrian […]

Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Education is hosting a Free Prediabetes Class, 12-1 p.m., Suite 25 - Take a deeper dive into diabetes topics that interest you and connect with others. HCHC Diabetes Education is hosting a Diabetes Group Class on Monday, July 22, from 8:30am-2:30pm in Suite 25. This diabetes education class is open […]

Visit the Washington County Fair today to Friday, July 19 at the Washington County Fairgrounds at 611 S Hwy 1 in Washington. Here's today's schedule: 8:30am 4-H & FFA Sheep Show with Clover Kid Sheep Show to follow 9:00am Comedy Cooking with Kids 9:30am 4-H & FFA Horse & Pony Show 9:45am Doc Magic Variety […]

Henry Co Historic Preservation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at the Henry County Courthouse at 1:00 PM  The public is invited to attend. Tonight is The Hive Fights Hunger Food Drive at the ballpark in Burlington!  The Bees face the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes at 6:30pm.  For tickets and information, www.GOBEES.com.  "Get Stung by the […]

*** Big Creek Tractor Club Meeting cancelled for tonight! *** The 2024 FARM FAMILY PICNIC from 5:00pm - 6:30pm at the Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park!  The Henry County Pork Producers and the Henry County Cattlemen will be grilling!  This meal is a free will donation and supports local educators to integrate agriculture within […]

HCHC Diabetes Education is hosting a Diabetes Group Class on Monday, July 22, from 8:30am-2:30pm in Suite 25. This diabetes education class is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Call HCHC’s Diabetes Education Center at 319-385-6518 to register by Friday, July 19. Topics include meal planning; exercise; personal goals; eye […]

Main Street Mt. Pleasant presents "a day at the beach" in downtown Mt. Pleasant!  Enjoy specials, sales, drinks and fun while you shop from 5pm -7pm today!  It's a BEACH PARTY and SIDEWALK SALES in Mt. Pleasant! Come visit the Henry County Fair from today to Saturday, July 22 at the Old Threshers Campgrounds in […]

The Dover Museum in New London, Iowa, features "Letters to and from Home" at 1:30pm.  The presentation is hosted by D. Kenneth Shelledy: WWII Memories of the Pacific.  This event is free and open to the public. The Green Mound Church in Trenton, Iowa, is hosting an Ice Cream & Hymn Sing starting at 6:00pm.  […]

Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Education is hosting a Diabetes Group Class - this diabetes education class is 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 […]

The Des Moines County Fair is going on from today to Sunday, July 28 at the Des Moines County Fairgrounds in Burlington! This is today's schedule: 7:00am Cattle Can Arrive 8:00am-10:00am Swine Check in 10:30am-12:30pm Sheep Check/Weigh in 10:30am-12:30pm Goat Check in/Weigh in 12:00pm Swine Weigh In & Carcass Scanning Goat/Sheep Scanning to Follow 5:00pm-8:00pm […]

The Louisa County Fair is today until Saturday, July 27 at the Louisa County Fairgrounds in Columbus Junction! Check out the schedule: 6:30-7:30am Chem Gro and Farmers Elevator 8:00am-12:00pm Bard Station Coffee Shop 8:00am-12:00pm Sol Coffee Shop 8:00am-12:00pm Sheep Show with Goat Show 30 minutes after 9:00am Photography Judging 9:30am Snapshot Judging 10:00am-4:00pm Fair Diner open 10:00am Reading on the Patio […]

Addington Place of Mt. Pleasant invites you to "LUNCH FOR A CAUSE" from 11:30am - 1:00pm.  Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, beans, coleslaw, and a lemon bar! ($7 per person)  Proceeds will go toward the National T.T.T. who support young girls attend summer camp.  Have lunch, take a tour and meet the team at Addington Place […]

The Des Moines County Fair is going on from today to Monday, July 29 at the Des Moines County Fairgrounds in Burlington! This is today's schedule: 8:00am 4H/FFA Beef Show & BB Calf Show 9:45am Presentation of Food Truck’s New Food Challenge Awards – Food Court 12:00pm-6:00pm Mini Farm Bureau Park 12:00pm-6:00pm Little Hands on the […]

The 2nd annual SUMMER FUN DAY in New London, Iowa, today kicks off at 11:00am and features FREE GAMES all afternoon!! 11:00am Parade 12:00pm Park Lunch Noon - 2:00pm Car Show 4:00pm Bag Tournament 8:00pm STREET DANCE! The Salem Old Settlers Committee is hosting a FISH FRY from 5:00pm - 7:30pm at the Salem  Park […]

The Des Moines County Fair is going on from today to Monday, July 29 at the Des Moines County Fairgrounds in Burlington! This is today's schedule: 8:00am – 12:00pm LIVESTOCK Exhibit Release 9:00am Church Service 10:00am Antique Tractor Pull 10:30am – 1:00pm All 4H/FFA & Open STATIC Exhibits Released  3:00pm-5:00pm Republican Ice Cream Social 5:00pm Southeast Iowa […]

The Mt. Pleasant Public Library presents local author and Mt. Pleasant native Denise McCormick at 10:00am in the Civic Center Meeting Room!  The title of the book is "Polly the Talking Collie"!  Meet Polly, Denise McCormick and preview this exciting new book! Today is the first day for the "5 Day Club" at the Danville […]

The Burlington Bees are at home tonight versus the Clinton Lumberkings with first pitch at 6:30pm!  Fireworks at the game tonight-This Summer was a BLAST!!  For tickets and information: www.GOBEES.com! It's always Taco Tuesday at The Moose Lodge. Serving tacos, walking tacos & taco salads from 5:00 - 7:00. Toppings include cheese, lettuce, sour creme, […]

Looking for fresh produce and delicious baked goods?  Stop by the Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market this afternoon at Wright Family Pavilion in McMillian Park!  The Farmer's Market has lots of items to choose from and is open on Saturdays 8:30am - 11:00am and Wednesdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm. *POSTPONED* The Mt. Pleasant Public Library presents Linda […]

Get fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, plants, and more at the Donnellson Farmer's Market every Thursday until August 29 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Railroad Park! Hinterland Dairy, 2149 Franklin Road in Donnellson, is hosting Practical Farmers of Iowa for a family-friendly farmer meet-up from 4:00pm - 6:oopm.  This event provides a space for farmers and their […]

IT'S TAX FREE WEEKEND IN IOWA! Shop downtown Mount Pleasant this Friday and Saturday for our Sales Tax Free Weekend and save big on all your back-to-school needs! Enjoy Exclusive discounts at your favorite local shops, Tax-free savings on essential school supplies, and a fun and vibrant shopping experience. Garage Sale at 500 West Monroe […]

IT'S TAX FREE WEEKEND IN IOWA! Shop downtown Mount Pleasant this Friday and Saturday for our Sales Tax Free Weekend and save big on all your back-to-school needs! Enjoy Exclusive discounts at your favorite local shops, Tax-free savings on essential school supplies, and a fun and vibrant shopping experience. The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market features […]