Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday morning at 2 am local time for essentially the entire nation.  The exceptions include Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa.

In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, which standardized the length of Daylight-Saving Time. The Energy Policy Act passed in 2005 extended Daylight-Saving Time across the nation. Daylight Saving Time will end on the first Sunday in November: tomorrow morning.

As you turn back the clock, Fire and Rescue Departments EVERY WHERE advise people to:

• check Smoke Detectors & change batteries
• check Carbon Monoxide Detectors & change batteries
• create a fire evacuation plan for your home
• replace Furnace filters

The Mt. Pleasant School District announced their September/October 2024 Students of Character.  These high school students have demonstrated trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.  Briar Bender, Jesse Zimmer, Allviah Lake, Ashlynn Beauchamp, and Sarai Sanchez were selected.  Students are nominated by MPCHS faculty each month.

General Election 2024 is just days away.   The Auditor’s Office is open today (Saturday, November 2, 2024) from 9:00am – 5:00pm for early voting.  The last day for Early Voting is Monday, November 4th, 8:00 am 4:30 pm. at the Henry County Auditor’s Office at the Court House in Mt. Pleasant.

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, voters must vote at your polling place (Precinct Place). Polling places will be open from 7:00am – 8:00pm.

Henry County residents can find where they need to vote on Tuesday by going to KILJ.COM, “News”, and find General-Election Polling Place.

KILJ Radio and News Director Hayden Douglas will carry live election updates and results throughout the evening.

Precinct 1 Voting Location: Wayland City Hall 218 W. Main St. Including Jefferson Township, Trenton Township, Marion Township, Wayne Township resident living west of James Avenue; Cities of Wayland, Coppock, and Olds.

Precinct 2 Voting Location: Winfield City Hall 115 N. Locust St. Including Scott Township and Canaan Township; Wayne Township residents living east of James Avenue; City of Winfield

Precinct 3 Voting Location: Emergency Management 900 W. Washington St. Including Tippecanoe Township, Center Township, Salem Township: Cities of Rome, Westwood, Salem, and Hillsboro

Precinct 4 Voting Location: Veterans Hall 103 S. Jackson St. Including Mt. Pleasant Ward I

Precinct 5 Voting Location: Veterans Hall 103 S. Jackson St. Including Mt. Pleasant Ward II

Precinct 6 Voting Location: Veterans Hall 103 S. Jackson St. Including Mt. Pleasant Ward III

Precinct 7 Voting Location: Veterans Hall 103 S. Jackson St. Including Mt. Pleasant Ward IV

Precinct 8 Voting Location: New London Christian Church 2770 New London Rd Including Jackson Township, Baltimore Township

Precinct 9 Voting Location: New London Community Center 103 W. Washington St. Including New London Township: City of New London

Mount Pleasant Superintendent, Jon Henriksen visited KILJ earlier this week and talked about how you can support the National Honor Society this weekend…

The fun run & walk starts at 8:15am at the High School. A Fun Run t-shirt is provided with registration. All money goes towards the Mount Pleasant National Honor Society.

Henry County Health Center’s Diabetes Education is preparing for the following classes in the month of November. The first class will be the November 14th Annual Review Course for anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 and has completed the 10-hour diabetes class. Take a deeper dive into diabetes topics that interest you and connect with others in the Pre-diabetic class held November 18^th. A CGM Support group on November 21^st, and a Diabetes Group Class November 25^th. Topics within each class include proper meal planning, exercise, dental care, medications, and time for questions. The HCHC Diabetes Education feels the purpose is to provide people who have diabetes and their families with the latest information regarding the disease. Call HCHC Diabetes Education at 319-385-6518 for more information.

Senator Grassley took some time to call into KILJ ahead of the elections next week and one thing he wanted to stress was how safe your votes will be in the 2024 elections…

Senator Grassley urges you to get out and vote early. When Senator was asked about the Iowa Farm bill, He gave this update..

To listen to our complete conversation with Senator Grassley, Click Here.

With election day next Tuesday, KILJ can report the number of early votes is just under 4,500 votes for Henry County. The courthouse will be open this Saturday from 9am-5pm for early voters. Monday is the last day for early voting. On Tuesday you will have to report to your assigned polling station to vote on election day. To find out information on polling station locations, times, ballot lists, or sample ballots, visit henrycounty.iowa.gov/election.