The Mt Pleasant Police Department participated in the Safety Traffic Enforcement Program (sTEP) during December 17, 2021-January 1, 2022 with numerous agencies across the State of Iowa in an attempt to reduce fatal car crashes.

During this time frame, there were 473 contacts made. As a result of these contacts the following occurred:

3 OWI

18 citations

80 warnings

2 felony arrests

13 motorist assists

The Mt Pleasant PD encourages everyone to buckle up, slow down, and don’t get distracted while driving.

Mt. Pleasant CSD – Central Office

1010 East Washington Street – Suite 102

Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

The Mount Pleasant Board of Education FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 4:30pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, to review/discuss:

Review FY21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

1. Review Taxable Valuations
2. Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk/Dropout
3. Revenue Estimating Conference Projections – December 13, 2021
4. Master Planning Update
   1. HVAC ESSER Funding
   2. January 12 and January 19 facility tours
   3. Request for Proposal – Traffic/Entrance/Exit Study at MPCHS

The meeting is open to the public and patrons are welcome

MEDIAPOLIS — Today Taylor Collins announced he will seek the Republican nomination
for the newly redistricted Iowa House District 95. Taylor is eager to listen to the issues most
important to the voters of Des Moines, Henry, Louisa, and Muscatine counties.
“There’s often too much noise in Des Moines and not enough results. I’m running for this
seat to bring common-sense solutions to the table and be a strong, conservative voice for
Southeast Iowa,” said Collins. “I look forward to talking with folks in the district about the
issues they’re facing and earning their votes along the way.”
The announcement comes after Representative David Kerr (R-Morning Sun) announced he
will not seek reelection after serving three terms in the Iowa House.
“I want to thank Rep. Kerr for his many years of service to our state, and wish him and Joyce
all the best in his retirement,” said Collins. “At the Capitol, Dave is known to be an effective
advocate for Southeast Iowa. He leaves big shoes to fill, but I will work as hard as I can to
continue to ensure the people of Southeast Iowa remain well represented.”
Taylor previously served as a Policy Advisor to Governor Kim Reynolds and later Senior
Advisor to Lt. Governor Adam Gregg. As a Policy Advisor, Taylor served as a liaison to four
state agencies under the purview of the executive branch. Taylor worked with the Lt.
Governor on rural development policy through the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa
Initiative and helped craft policy recommendations through the Governor’s FOCUS
Committee on Criminal Justice Reform. Most notably, Taylor served in the Governor’s Office
during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, aiding in the state’s response.
Collins is currently an Adjunct Professor at Iowa Wesleyan University where he teaches
classes in economics and business. Taylor has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
from Iowa State University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Drake
University. Collins also serves as chair of the Southeast Iowa Young Republicans chapter, and
attends Harmony Bible Church in Danville with his fiance Savannah. Taylor currently resides
in Mediapolis, not far from where, in 1951, Taylor’s great grandparents, John McCulley Sr.
and his wife, Betty, founded the family business – Oakville Feed & Produce, now known as
TriOak Foods.
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RSVP of Henry County is collecting donations for the Mount Pleasant schools.

RSVP is leading Henry County Iowa residents in

a donation drive to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. Henry County residents will be joined by hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the country as part of the 27^th annual MLK Day of Service.

“This is an opportunity to follow Dr. King’s call to create a Beloved Community right here in Mount Pleasant,” said Lindsey Ford, the director of Henry County RSVP. “Volunteer service is a powerful tool that builds strong communities, as well as a resourceful way of meeting the needs of our community. Volunteering can happy at any age, and this is just one way we can support the children of Mount Pleasant.”

At the beginning of the school year, the school system gets an influx of supplies. By January, supplies are running low, and several more months of school remain. Teachers and staff often end up using their own money to purchase needed supplies. Some suggested items that can assist the remainder of the school year include Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, Chapstick, and flushable wipes. All donations can be brought to The Fellowship Cup, by January 14^th, so they can be delivered to the schools on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 17^th.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make our communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action. When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the March on Washington, he described a “fierce urgency of now.”

More than 50 years later, his words have renewed meaning. They remind us that we are stronger when we march forward, together.  The global pandemic has opened our eyes wider to the inequity in our world. The time is now to act with swift urgency to deliver on the promise of Dr. King’s example and mission.