KILJ — Hattie Liechty has won the 2022 KILJ Bracket Challenge powered by Press Box Grille and Bar and Wiley’s Interior Furnishings and Design.
Liechty finished with with 1,160 points — 60 better than that of LJ Bracket who ended in second.
DHSH took home third.
This year we had over 90 entries.
Thank you to all those who entered, played and followed along.
A full dinner production of the play “The Room Upstairs” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church on Sunday night, April 10th and Monday night April 11th.
The interactive play leads attendees through the “Last Supper” as they watch Christ and his followers celebrate a traditional Passover meal. Guests will observe and take part in what Christ did and said as part of a Passover observance. The evening promises to be educational, moving, and a rewarding time of fellowship.
There is no fee to attend, but a freewill offering will be received. To assure sufficient food, limited admission is by free ticket available at Brown’s Shoe Fit in downtown Mount Pleasant and at the First United Methodist Church in person or by phoned arrangements at 319-385-1740.
The play has previously been performed in Mount Pleasant, most recently in 2019. This year’s production features representation by 12 area churches and is the most diverse cast representing the various Christian groups in the county.
Leading the cast is the role of Jesus played by Mitchell Vine. Mitchell is a first-time participant in the community production directed by Deb Savage.
Other cast members include The Narrator who is Dave Bracht Wagner. Additional cast members include Naomi played by Ashley Hobbs, Rachel played by Mara Hobbs, Peter played by Brian Isles, John played by Niall Damerson, James played by Dave Forrester, Andrew played by Philip Geiser, Bartholomew played by Jim Hughes, Thomas played by Ed Conwell, Matthew played by Elijah Plooster, Philip played by Scott Jennings, James A. played by Mark Kimzey, Thaddeus played by Kevan Zechin, Simon played by Mike McGuire, and Judas Iscariot played by Roger Pross.
Tickets go fast for this event, so interested members of the public should secure dinner availability as soon as possible. At-the-door tickets may only be available if the production is not sold out, so get a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.
Popular local artist Robin Fisher is now being featured in the Arts IMPACT Little Art Gallery in the Mount Pleasant Public Library until Memorial Day.
Fisher draws what she is most familiar with which is rural life, children being children, animal life around the farm — all presented with her unique perspective which often evokes a smile, a fond memory, or a remembrance of a similar event in the viewer’s life.
Robin prefers working in pencil but often includes pastels or charcoal or pen in her work. Her meticulous work draws in viewers to experience the scene and respond to the image.
The free gallery in the Mount Pleasant Public Library is open to the public Monday thru Thursday 9 am to 8 pm; Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm. The artist has a website at www.artbyrobinfisher.com and can also be reached on Facebook at “Art by Robin Fisher” and on Instagram @robinsartnest.
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:30pm at the Central Office, 1010 East Washington Street on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, to review/discuss:
The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome
Wayland City Council Meeting April 6, 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall
1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an item be
removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of March 16, 2021
b. Bills for Payment
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your name and
address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The Order of Business is at
the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
a.
5. New Business
a. Consider Real Estate Purchase – Possible closed session per IA Code 21.5(j) To discuss the purchase
of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase
the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property.”
b. Acknowledge/Receipt of FYE21 Annual Examination Report
c. Res. 2022-08 “Establish City Depository with Peoples Savings Bank
d. Res. 2022-09 “Establish City Depository with Wayland State Bank
e. Res. 2022-10 “Establish City Depository with White State Bank
f. Police Officer Equipment Quote
g. Training – City Clerk – Clayton Energy Gas Meeting – Omaha, NE May 26/27, 2022
h. Summer 2022 Street Work Proposal
6. Building Permits – Approved
Wayland Mennonite Home Association (Parkview) – New frame 61’11” x 55’ 3/12” dwelling
with three attached garages at 504C W Front Street
7. Adjournment
The Henry County Board of Supervisors are taking applications to appoint a member to the Henry County Conservation Board, beginning immediately.
Applications for this position are available at the Henry County Auditor’s Office. Floor 2, Courthouse, Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM, also applications can be found on the county website under Job Openings at www.henrycountyiowa.us
Applications must be filed by Friday at 4:00 pm, April 15, 2022 at the Henry County Auditor’s Office.
If you have questions please call the Auditor’s Office at 319-385-0756.
Mount Pleasant High School is proud to announce the MARCH 2022 Students of Character, JOEY KEEVER & ANNELIESE SALLEE Both of these students have demonstrated Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Students are nominated by the MPCHS faculty each month. If you see these students at school or in the community, please tell them to keep up the good work! We are Panther Proud of you all!
Additional nominees:
Aiden Sayabath
Isabelle Meador
Moroni Sanchez
Eva Rounceville
Jayden Housh
Serenity Hudson
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 4, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November.
“Late season snow last week, along with recent rainfall, has helped ease drought conditions across portions of the state,” said Secretary Naig. “While April precipitation outlooks point to the possibility of wetter than normal conditions, near term temperatures are forecasted to remain colder than average.”
The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov.
Crop Report
Precipitation and cold conditions limited Iowa farmers to 1.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 3, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. When and where possible, fieldwork activities included applying anhydrous and fertilizer, spreading manure and planting oats.
Topsoil moisture levels rated 9 percent very short, 25 percent short, 58 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 12 percent very short, 35 percent short, 49 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus.
Seven percent of the expected oat crop has been planted, 2 days behind last year but 2 days ahead of the 5-year average.
Pastures were still mostly dormant. Livestock conditions were generally good although feedlots were wet after the week’s rain. Producers report calving is continuing.
