Annual Spring Clean-Up for Mount Pleasant

The City of Mount Pleasant will hold annual Spring Clean Up during the week of April 25, 2022 – April 28, 2022. Spring Clean Up is a one-week opportunity for residents of Mount Pleasant to rid your home of those unusual or large items that are too big to fit into a garbage bag for your regular garbage collection day. The collection work is done by WEMIGA WASTE. Spring Clean Up will be picked up on your normal garbage day. Please do not place items curbside until the week before Spring Clean Up.

WHAT CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE PICKED UP:

  • Tires, Waste Oil, Batteries, Roof Shingles, Ashes
  • Liquids, such as Anti-freeze, Household Chemicals and Wet Paint
  • Construction materials of any kind such as drywall, wood, etc.
  • Televisions and Computer Monitors
  • Yard Waste
  • Appliances

Leave the lids off your paint cans. If you have old paint cans and the paint is dry, they can take them. They cannot take wet paint of any kind.

They can take all kinds of carpet. Carpet must be tightly rolled and tied to be collected.

GARBAGE STICKERS:    

Please adhere stickers no earlier than the morning of your pickup date to ensure scavengers don’t take the adhered to item. Pile size limited to equivalent to unit 6′ wide x 8′ long x 4′ tall, excludes separated metal pile. You are required to use a minimum of six stickers for your entire pile.

QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION: If you have any questions about the 2017 Spring Clean Up, please contact Public Works at 385 1480 – Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

College Softball: Wesleyan 0-2 Saturday at CAC Classic

Mount Pleasant — The Iowa Wesleyan softball team lost their final two games at this weekend’s CAC Classic, Saturday.

The Tigers fell 8-0 to Crowley’s Ridge and 10-2 to the Comets of Cottey College.

Emilee Rooney, Kara Krieger and Adrianna Jarrett each had hits for Wesleyan in the game one loss to the Pioneers.

In game two, Cottey jumped out to a 3-0 lead after one inning and never looked back.

Krieger doubled, had an RBI and a run scored.

Alexis Davis was 1-for-3 with a single and a run batted in.

Wesleyan will be back in action today when they host Eureka in a doubleheader.

Game one will begin at 4:00 p.m. and you can listen to both ends of the twinbill on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Wesleyan enters play today 3-20 aiming to snap a nine game losing skid.

College Softball: New London Alum Loyd Signs for Milligan

New London — Former New London backstop and current catcher for DMACC Laney Loyd has committed to Milligan University in Milligan, Tennessee.

Loyd, a former all-state selection, has helped guide the Bears to one of the most historic seasons in school history, with the team currently sitting at 30-3 with a sparkly No. 3 ranking in the junior college polls.

The right-handed Loyd has two doubles and six runs batted in a reserve role for DMACC this year.

Milligan is 21-10 on the year.

College Wrestling: Aney Commits to Luther College

Mediapolis — Mediapolis’ three-time state place-winner Quinten Aney has committed to wrestle collegiately at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Aney officially signed his letter of intent last week in Mediapolis.

The Bulldog senior finished his decorated prep career 163-25 with back to back-to-back medalist appearances at Wells Fargo Arena at the state tournament.

He’ll join the roster of illustrious head coach Dave Mitchell and be an immediate piece in the middle of the Norse lineup.

Luther ended this year 9-5 in duals and 4-4 in the always tough American Rivers Conference.

It’s likely Aney will be wrestling at either 141 or 149 next year in Decorah.

Luther sent one wrestler — Donovan Corn — to the NCAA Championships where he finished one match shy of All-American honors.

College Wrestling: Nikes’ Frazier Picks Indiana

Burlington — Notre Dame senior and Mount Pleasant native Blaine Frazier has committed to wrestle for the University of Indiana.

Frazier announced the commitment on social media Saturday night.

It marks the capstone of a terrific prep career that saw him win this year’s Class 2A 132-pound state title all while helping the Nikes earn the team title as well.

Frazier ended his final season in a Nike singlet 53-0 earning 205 career victories over four incredible years.

Indiana finished this year 3-8 in duals and 1-7 in Big Ten action.

The Hoosiers sent two to this year’s NCAA Championships.

Monday Prep Schedule: Mount Pleasant Athletes Busy

KILJ — It will be a busy spring Monday today in the Southeast Conference, with several programs getting back to action in Mount Pleasant.

  • Girls Golf at Fort Madison (4:00 p.m.)
  • Boys Soccer vs. Keokuk (4:00 p.m.)
  • Boys Tennis vs. Fairfield (4:30 p.m.)
  • Girls Tennis at Fairfield (4:30 p.m.)
  • Girls Soccer vs. Keokuk (5:30 p.m.)

In the Super Conference New London will host Danville in a boy-girl showdown at Deerwood, while Columbus-Winfield-Mount Union boys’ and girls’ soccer play host to Tipton.

College Softball: Wesleyan 0-2 Saturday at CAC Classic

The Iowa Wesleyan softball team lost their final two games at this weekend’s CAC Classic, Saturday.

The Tigers fell 8-0 to Crowley’s Ridge and 10-2 to the Comets of Cottey College.

Emilee Rooney, Kara Krieger and Adrianna Jarrett each had hits for Wesleyan in the game one loss to the Pioneers.

In game two, Cottey jumped out to a 3-0 lead after one inning and never looked back.

Krieger doubled, had an RBI and a run scored.

Alexis Davis was 1-for-3 with a single and a run batted in.

Wesleyan will be back in action today when they host Eureka in a doubleheader.

Game one will begin at 4:00 p.m. and you can listen to both ends of the twinbill on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Wesleyan enters play today 3-20 aiming to snap a nine game losing skid.

College Softball: New London Alum Loyd Signs for Milligan

Former New London backstop and current catcher for DMACC Laney Loyd has committed to Milligan University in Milligan, Tennessee.

Loyd, a former all-state selection, has helped guide the Bears to one of the most historic seasons in school history, with the team currently sitting at 30-3 with a sparkly No. 3 ranking in the junior college polls.

The right-handed Loyd has two doubles and six runs batted in a reserve role for DMACC this year.

Milligan is 21-10 on the year.

College Wrestling: Aney Commits to Luther College

Mediapolis’ three-time state place-winner Quinten Aney has committed to wrestle collegiately at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Aney officially signed his letter of intent last week in Mediapolis.

The Bulldog senior finished his decorated prep career 163-25 with back to back-to-back medalist appearances at Wells Fargo Arena at the state tournament.

He’ll join the roster of illustrious head coach and be an immediate piece in the middle of the Norse lineup.

Luther ended this year 9-5 in duals and 4-4 in the always tough American River s Conference.

It’s likely Aney will be wrestling at either 141 or 149 next year in Decorah.

Luther sent one wrestler — Donovan Corn — to the NCAA Championships where he finished one match shy of All-American honors.

College Wrestling: Frazier Picks Indiana

Notre Dame senior and Mount Pleasant native Blaine Frazier has committed to wrestle for the University of Indiana.

Frazier announced the commitment on social media Saturday night.

It marks the capstone of a terrific prep career that saw him win this year’s Class 2A 132-pound state title all while helping the Nikes earn the team title as well.

Frazier ended his final season in a Nike singlet 53-0 earning 205 career victories over four incredible years.

Indiana finished this year 3-8 in duals and 1-7 in Big Ten action.

The Hoosiers sent two to this year’s NCAA Championships.

Monday Prep Schedule: Mount Pleasant Athletes Busy

It will be a busy spring Monday today in the Southeast Conference, with several programs getting back to action in Mount Pleasant.

  • Girls Golf at Fort Madison (4:00 p.m.)
  • Boys Soccer vs. Keokuk (4:00 p.m.)
  • Boys Tennis vs. Fairfield (4:30 p.m.)
  • Girls Tennis at Fairfield (4:30 p.m.)
  • Girls Soccer vs. Keokuk (5:30 p.m.)

In the Super Conference New London will host Danville in a boy-girl showdown at Deerwood, while Columbus-Winfield-Mount Union boys’ and girls’ soccer play host to Tipton.

Tri-State Rodeo Operating Committee Announces Entertainment

Fort Madison, IA (April 9, 2022): The Tri-State Rodeo Operating Committee is proud to announce the schedule for the 74th Annual Tri-State Rodeo, which will take place in Fort Madison, Iowa September 7 – 10, 2022!  

In addition to the world-class national entertainment acts, the Tri-State Rodeo has been named as one of the nation’s top five large outdoor rodeos since 2000! The Cinch-Chute Out brings the top rodeo athletes from around the WORLD!   

The entertainment this year will undoubtedly make this one of the largest years that the Fort Madison, Iowa area has experienced! For the first time in Tri-State Rodeo history, there has been a headlining national music act added to Wednesday Night! Bringing the total to four headliners on the Jack Daniel’s Stage! 

Headlining Wednesday, September 7, 2022, is the country music artist, who Forbes said is “one of country music’s biggest DIY success stories,” Aaron Watson. NATU Band will also be performing in the Bud Light Stockyard following Watson’s performance. 

On Thursday, September 8, 2022, rodeo fans will be entertained by the rapper, singer, and Florida native, whose breakout single “Low” was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release and since then has sold over 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. FLO RIDA! NATU Band will also be performing in the Bud Light Stockyard following Flo Rida’s performance. 

Friday, September 9, 2022, features the country music star, Jordan Davis, who was recently nominated for Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year at the 57th Annual ACM Awards with the platinum hit “Buy Dirt.” Devin Clemons Band will also be performing in the Bud Light Stockyard following the Jordan Davis performance. 

Saturday, September 10, 2022, has been a night that Tri-State Rodeo fans have been waiting for well over two years now. The country music superstar, who has sold over 11 MILLION albums, charted over 20 singles, earned numerous awards and GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over TWO BILLION streams, Trace Adkins will be performing on the Jack Daniel’s Stage! Devin Clemons Band will also be performing in the Bud Light Stockyard following the performance by Adkin’s. 

Tickets for the Tri-State Rodeo will go on-sale Friday, April 15, 2022, at 8AM and will be available at www.tristarerodeo.org or by calling the Tri-State Rodeo Box Office at (319) 372-2550.