Community Events

The West Point Farmers Market in the Park is from 9am - 1pm and today is Walljasper Vet clinic Donation Drive!  The Lee County ISU Extension office is sponsoring a Kiddie Korner at the extension office!  Here is a list of more activities at the West Point Farmers Market: 10am Fit Lee County Wilson Bros/Bentley's […]

The Rural Restoration Project is hosting a housing forum from 6:30pm - 8pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant (902 S. Walnut St.) Three speakers will present on housing supply, affordability, and quality.  The public can provide input and ask questions. The Des Moines County Fair is wrapping up with breakfast this morning […]

Today is the last day to preregister for a Basket Weaving class at the Oakland Mills Nature Center!  The class is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.  The conservation staff will show how to weave a basket from willow branches with embellishments.  This event is recommended for ages over 10.  To preregister, […]

The Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market under the Wright Family Pavilion at McMillan Park features local, fresh produce, crafts, baked goods and just about something new every week.  The Farmer’s Market is open from 4p-6p and on Saturday mornings from 8:30a-11a.  The Mount Pleasant City Compost site is open Wednesdays from 1 pm to 6 pm […]

Sign up your child for VBS at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant. "Discover your strength in God" Sunday, August 10th through Wednesday, the 13th 5:30 to 7 pm. Food, Bible Lessons, Games, Crafts and Legos, a carnival, and of course FUN! Sign up HERE!

It's Cruise Night in Salem, Iowa at the town square!  Check out the vintage cars - all makes & models from 5pm - 7pm!  While you're in town, check out the Salem Farmer's Market open from 4:30pm - 7:30pm!  The Houghton Knights of Columbus are cooking tonight!  The Fish Fry is from 5pm - 7:30pm […]

The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 8:30am - 11am under the Wright Family Pavilion in McMillan Park!  You won't want to miss new items every week and take advantage of fresh, in season produce!  The Farmer's Market is also open on Wednesday 4p-6p. Join in the 7th annual Trenton Car Show from 11am […]

The West Point Farmers Market at the Park is open from 7:00am - 11:00am this morning!  A pancake breakfast will be served starting at 7:00am and there is the Market Basket raffle and giveaway.  Here are some other activities to enjoy while at the West Point Farmers Market: 9am Soul Studio Bee Inspired Discovery Center […]

Sign up your child for VBS at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant. "Discover your strength in God" Sunday, August 10th through Wednesday, the 13th 5:30 to 7 pm. Food, Bible Lessons, Games, Crafts and Legos, a carnival, and of course FUN! Sign up HERE! The 2025 MIDWEST OLD THRESHERS REUNION is from […]

Access Energy Cooperative is holding the Annual Meeting of Members from 5p-7p in Mt. Pleasant's McMillan Park with the business meeting starting at 7pm.   Registration includes meal tickets, a gift, a 2026 calendar and dividend checks.  Members can also vote for directors and register for prize drawings. Music by Jake McVey will set the tone […]

The West Point Sweet Corn Festival starts Thursday through Sunday in West Point, Iowa!  Join in the SHUCKFEST today at West Point Sweet Corn Festival grounds from 3pm - 4:30pm!  The Sweet Corn Festival features FREE SWEETCORN  all weekend and will shuck 36,500 ears of corn!  It's fun, competitive, and kicks off the start of […]

The Henry County Health Center Gift Shop features their "First Thursday" sale from 9am - 3pm! The Gift Shop is located in the lobby of the hospital, 407 S. White St. and features unique gifts! Today, receive 25% off on regular-priced item!  Stop by and see what's on sale at the HCHC Gift Shop in […]

Mt. Pleasant Cruise Night at the square in downtown is from 5:30pm - 8:30pm!  All makes and models will be showcased and this event is free and fun for the whole family! The Salem Farmer's Market is open from 4:30pm - 7:30pm at the town square and features fresh produce, crafts, much more! The West […]

The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open in McMillan Park from 8:30am - 11am!  The farmer's market features fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and more!  Also open on Wednesday from 4p-6p, you will find fresh, in season items! Enjoy a Swedish Pancake Breakfast from 8a-11a at the Parrish Hall, 201 Academy Ave., in Swedesburg!  Swedish […]

The West Point Sweet Corn Festival in West Point is serving FREE sweet corn and BBQ Chicken dinners starting at 11am and serving until they run out!  Carry out is available.  The Festival Parade starts at Noon and there's more: 10a-11a Free Workout Class 11a-5p Arts & Crafts in the Park 11a-5p Bingo 11:30a-5p Carnival […]

Henry County Public Health invites all to the BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR from 4pm - 7pm at the MPCSD Central Campus Gym at 100 W. Franklin St. and check off all back school health needs for your children in one stop!  There will be resource tables, kids' activities, and giveaways.  (Language translation is available at […]

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. It's always Taco Tuesday at The Moose Lodge. Serving tacos, walking tacos & taco salads from 5:00 - 7:00. Toppings include […]

The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market is open from 4p-6p at McMillan Park, under the Wright Family Pavilion.  Pick up local produce, baked goods and more!  The Farmer's Market is also open on Saturday from 8:30am - 11am. Get Your Garage Sale on the Map – Mt. Pleasant City-Wide Sales Are Back August 21-August 24!  We’re […]

"Lessons of the Holocaust" will be presented by Brad Wilkening at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library Civic Center Meeting Room at 5pm.  People who join in this event will receive a free admission voucher for the Anne Frank Connection and WWII Railcar Museum in Danville, Iowa.  The Mt. Pleasant Library is at 307 E. Monroe […]

The Children's Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library is open from 10am - 12pm!  Discover something fun and interesting for all ages.  The Discover Center is located next to the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, which is open from 9am - 5pm at 307 E. Monroe Street. Kim Jerrell is retiring! Help celebrate her […]

The New London Masonic Lodge is hosting their 2nd annual Scholarship Golf Tournament!  Registration is at 8am with a shotgun start at 9am at the Deerwood Golf & Country Club in New London.  The cost is $200 for a 4 person team - please call Deerwood to sign up at 319-367-5216! The Mt. Pleasant Farmer's […]

The West Point Farmers Market at the Park is open from 9:00am - 1:00pm and features the Ugly Vegetable Contest!  You will find seasonal produce, and more at the West Point Farmers Market: BINGO 10a Fit Lee County Kidpreneur Day Hair Tinsel with Zoey Michbry's Food Truck The Trenton United Methodist Church invites you to share […]

The Fellowship Cup in Mt. Pleasant is holding the annual school supply distribution from 10am – 2pm in the community room, 203 N. Jefferson Street.  Basic school supplies for each grade level will be provided and there is no need to sign up. The Children's Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library is open […]

The Mt. Pleasant School District invites to you "Meet the Players" night at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex starting at 6:30pm!  Panther cheerleaders, players, managers, and coaches will be introduced - the cheerleaders will perform at 6:50pm with a football team scrimmage scheduled for 7pm (immediately following introductions.)  The MP Athletic Boosters will be on hand with […]

Community Health Center of Southeast Iowa is expanding their services at the Louisa County Clinic in Columbus Junction and all are welcome to an open house from 4p-6p.  They are expanding their services to include behavior health services in addition to medical and dental care.  New patients are being accepted and walk-in medical appointments are […]

It's Back to School Night for Mt. Pleasant Elementary Schools: Van Allen, Harlan and Lincoln from 4pm – 6:30pm. Students can meet their teachers, drop off supplies, and kick off the school year! The Danville School District encourages students and families to join them in the Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. for Back to School […]

Henry County Heritage Trust at 403 W. Madison Street in Mt. Pleasant is holding a Tag Sale from 9am - 2pm!  This sale includes mostly books.  The HCHT Museum is open on Saturdays from 1pm-4pm. The Children's Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library is open from 10am - 12pm!  Discover something fun and interesting […]

P.E.O. Chapter EV will be selling FALL MUMS in the Elliott Chapel parking lot on Redbud Lane in New London from 8:30A-noon while supplies last! The mums are large plants with many buds in 9 inch pots. $20 for single colors and $25 for multi colors.  All proceeds go to fund scholarships and grants to help […]

Celebrate 142 years of Salem Old Settlers! Salem's "Alive in 2025" wraps up today with a Sunday Church Service in the Park at 10am.  Immediately following the service, join a Community Pot Luck! "Back to School Day" is the theme of the West Point Farmers Market in the park from 9am - 1pm.  Join in […]

The Children's Discovery Center at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library is open from 12pm - 2pm!  Discover something fun and interesting for all ages.  The Discover Center is located next to the Mt. Pleasant Public Library, which is open from 9am - 7pm at 307 E. Monroe Street. Hurry to get your tickets for the […]

The First Presbyterian Church at 902 S. Walnut Street in Mt. Pleasant is hosting their annual Spaghetti Supper from 5p-6:30p!  The spaghetti meal is $12 per person including salad, garlic bread, and a dessert with drive-thru service.  Limited indoor/outdoor seating is also available.  Tickets can be purchased from church members, at the church office from […]

Kick off  Old Threshers 2025 with the annual Harvest Day Parade at 3:30pm in downtown Mt. Pleasant! Floats, Mt. Pleasant School District Marching Bands, tractors, cars, steam engines, horses,  Miss Sweet Sixteen Candidates, and more! Click Here for the Parade Map The United Church of Crawfordsville is hosting their Fall Rummage Sale today through Saturday, August […]

The 43rd Annual "Crafts in the Park" begins today from 9a - 6p in Mt. Pleasant's Central Park!  The Mt. Pleasant Chamber is hosting over 90 vendors including artists, makers, and growers.  You can shop for antiques, vintage, up-cycled items, jewelry, art, home decor and more!  Food vendors will be on hand and this event […]

The 43rd Annual "Crafts in the Park" continues today from 9a - 6p in Mt. Pleasant's Central Park!  The Mt. Pleasant Chamber is hosting over 90 vendors including artists, makers, and growers.  You can shop for antiques, vintage, up-cycled items, jewelry, art, home decor and more!  Food vendors will be on hand and this event […]

The 43rd Annual "Crafts in the Park" continues today from 9a - 6p in Mt. Pleasant's Central Park!  The Mt. Pleasant Chamber is hosting over 90 vendors including artists, makers, and growers.  You can shop for antiques, vintage, up-cycled items, jewelry, art, home decor and more!  Food vendors will be on hand and this event […]

Today is the last day for the 43rd Annual "Crafts in the Park" from 9a - 6p in Mt. Pleasant's Central Park!  The Mt. Pleasant Chamber is hosting over 90 vendors including artists, makers, and growers.  You can shop for antiques, vintage, up-cycled items, jewelry, art, home decor and more!  Food vendors will be on […]