Community Events

The Children's Discovery Center next to the Mt. Pleasant Public Library is open from 12p - 2p.  Located at 307 E. Monroe Street, there is something for children of all ages to discover!  The Discovery Center is open on Friday this week from 10am - 12pm.

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, salsa, Jalapenos peppers, onions, tomatoes, chips on walking tacos & then for another $1 you can have extra meat. You select what you want. For to go orders, call 319-385-3526.

The New London Presbyterian Church is hosting “Popcorn and a Movie” in their Friendship Hall on Elm Street. Wednesday, December 3rd from 7 to 9pm. From the Sights and Sounds the Miracle of Christmas is the movie and in addition to popcorn they will have lemonade, tea, water and coffee available.

The Holiday on Main Parade in downtown Mt. Pleasant has been postponed to Friday night at 5:15 pm! The Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting their annual Smorgasbord with seating times at 5pm, 6pm & 7pm.  Tickets are $30 at the door.  All proceeds from this delicious and traditional meal go toward fighting hunger and helping […]

The Houghton Knights of Columbus are cooking supper tonight at the KC Hall in Houghton from 5pm - 7:30pm!  Enjoy a whole catfish dinner, fish fillet, or jumbo shrimp dinner with two sides.  Kids meals are $7, catfish is $14, and the fish fillet or jumbo shrimp meals are $12.  Carry out is available by […]

The Mt. Pleasant Music Boosters reminder!  The annual Fruit Sale fundraiser fruit sale pickup is from 8am - 11am!  Pick up your fruit at Wilson Distributor Service, 105 N. McCoy!  This is the ONLY time to pick up your fruit and if there are questions, please call Jen Slagel at 310-325-2207. Shop for unique and […]

The Southeast Iowa Chamber Concert in Harper, Iowa begins at 2pm at Saints Peter & Paul Church!  Enjoy an afternoon of holiday classics in an acoustically superior church that offers a unique listening experience!  Please join us and the Clear Creek Amana Heritage Foundation for a spread of homemade holiday baked goods following the concert […]

ImpactLife will hold a community blood drive on Wednesday, December 8th from 7:00 am - 11:00 am at Fort Madison High School. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome. Find a list of all other local blood drives at https://www.bloodcenter.org/. The Children's Discovery Center next to the Mt. Pleasant Public Library […]

ImpactLife will hold a community blood drive on  Tuesday, December 9th from 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome. Find a list of all other local blood drives at https://www.bloodcenter.org/. The Mt. Pleasant Middle School Music Department presents the Middle School […]

It's Wednesday and that means VFW Post 7641 in New London is serving TACOS from 5p - 7p!   A bake sale will also be held during the event. The bake sale will continue on Saturday the 13th from 5 to 7. Join in a fun meal and support the community, 802 E. McKinley Street! Quick […]

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. DATE TBA - The Mt. Pleasant Music Department presents the Elementary Band and Choirs in Concert at 7pm!  The concert is being held at the Chapel Auditorium, 601 N. Main Street!

ImpactLife will hold a community blood drive on  Friday, December 12th from 8:00 am to 10:30 am at the Jefferson County Health Center in the Health Center Conference Room. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome. Find a list of all other local blood drives at https://www.bloodcenter.org/.

The Mt. Pleasant Winter Market has been cancelled and is rescheduled for next Saturday 12/20. RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 12/14 - 1P-3P..The Open Bible Church Annual Cookie Walk is from 8am - 12pm!  Start building your dessert trays for the holidays and there is so much to choose from!  The Open Bible Church at 306 N. […]

The Open Bible Church Annual Cookie Walk is from 1pm - 3pm!  Start building your dessert trays for the holidays and there is so much to choose from!  The Open Bible Church at 306 N. Cherry Street in Mt. Pleasant.  All proceeds from the cookie walk will fund local, national, and international missions. The Mt. […]

The Mt. Pleasant Music Department presents Kindergarten and 1st grade students in concert at the Chapel Auditorium, 601 N. Main Street.  The Kindergarten performance begins at 6pm and the 1st Grade performance begins at 7pm.  This event is free and open to the public! The Holidays are all about giving and ImpactLife asks everyone to […]

It's Taco Tuesday at the Mt. Pleasant Christian School, 1505 E. Washington Street, serving from 5pm - 6:30pm! Thank you to our Taco Tuesday Sponsor, Central Park Coffee Company!  Serving homemade tortillas, chips, and salsa, you can dine in or get your order to go: 319-385-8613 and Taco Tuesday gift cards will be for sale. […]

It's Wednesday and that means VFW Post 7641 in New London is serving TACOS from 5p - 7p!  Join in a fun meal and support the community, 802 E. McKinley Street!

The Pajama Stroll is happening Thursday night in Downtown Mount Pleasant, inviting everyone to slip into their coziest Christmas pajamas for a fun and relaxed evening. The event begins at the Union Block, 111 W. Monroe Street, where participants can purchase a $15 paint by number canvas and pick up their Pajama Stroll map. From […]

The Mt. Pleasant 5th Grade Band and 4th/5th Grade Chorus will present a concert open to the public at 10:00 am on Friday, December 19th at the Chapel Auditorium. This concert is one that was postponed from December 11th due to weather.   The Holidays are all about giving and ImpactLife asks everyone to find […]

Shop for unique and fun holiday gifts and decor at the Mt. Pleasant Winter Market, open from 9am - 12pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 902 S. Walnut Street!  You will find crafts, baked goods, gift ideas, and new items are added each week!  Shop the Winter Market in Mt. Pleasant and today is the […]

Swedesburg Lutheran Church invites the public to its second organ concert for the 2025-2026 season at 3pm.   Mirth, Majesty and Marley will be presented by Swedesburg Lutheran Organist and Choir Director, Christopher Arp.   Christmas music new and old with a nod to Charles Dickens’  "A Christmas Carol" will be shared.   There will be singing of […]

The Holidays are all about giving and ImpactLife asks everyone to find some time to donate blood!  The blood drive today is hosted by the Swedesburg Lutheran Church from 3pm - 6pm!  Click on the link provided and make your appointment!    Swedesburg Lutheran Church The following are upcoming ImpactLife blood drives scheduled in the […]

Henry County Public Health invites the community to Ask A Nurse, a free monthly informal session with a public health nurse, taking place Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Crew Public Library, 107 E. Cherry Street in Salem. Each session features a new health topic and provides a relaxed, supportive setting to ask […]

The Henry County Courthouse has shared Holiday Hours starting today:   Clerk of Court - Closed today & tomorrow, OPEN on 12/26/25 8am - 4:30pm Henry County Auditors', Recorders, Attorney, & Assessors Offices: 8am - NOON Henry County Treasurers Office: 8am - 4:30pm All Henry County Courthouse Offices are closed on Christmas Day. Only the Clerk […]

The Henry County Clerk of Court Office is open from 8am - 4:30pm.  All other Henry County Courthouse offices are closed.  For assistance, please call 319-385-2632 EXT. 5