To celebrate 75 Years of Midwest Old Threshers Reunions, , the “Fighting Scots” Bagpipe Band of Monmouth College (Monmouth, IL) will return to perform in the Family Tent on Sunday, August 31st at 3PM.

A resounding success last year in their MOT debut performance, the band was eagerly asked to return this year. The concert will feature traditional Irish and Scottish Bagpipe music, along with demonstrations of bagpipes workings, drumming techniques and the unique backgrounds of each of the musicians.

The band is led by Mt. Pleasant Community High School (’15) and Monmouth College (‘19) graduate Aaron Kimzey.

If you missed last year’s performance, you will definitely want to make it a part of your Midwest Old Threshers experience this year.

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at approximately 12:53 p.m., the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of West Washington Street and South Marion Street.

According to the investigation, Christina White of Mount Pleasant was stopped at a solid red light while driving her 2015 Chevy Tahoe eastbound when her vehicle was struck from behind. The other driver, identified as Angel Holt of Mount Pleasant, was operating a 2008 Infiniti and failed to stop in time.

Witnesses confirmed that Holt did not stop before colliding with White’s vehicle, which was lawfully stopped at the light. Holt’s vehicle was totaled, and the total damage from the crash was estimated at $5,500.

Holt was cited for Failure to Stop within an Assured Distance and No Insurance.

No injuries were reported at the scene. The Mount Pleasant Police Department was assisted by Breuer’s Towing.

City Wide Garage Sales are coming to Mount Pleasant August 21st–24th, and you won’t want to miss it!

Thanks to Root & Pixel, shoppers can now explore an awesome interactive map to help plan their treasure hunting routes. This tool makes it easier than ever to find the best bargains all around town.

A big thank you goes out to Meadow & Main Realty and Auction for making this community event possible.

Mark your calendars, grab some cash, and get ready to shop—Mount Pleasant’s City Wide Garage Sales are almost here!

City Wide Garage Sale Map!

With the start of the school year just around the corner, Mt. Pleasant Community School District is reminding families how to access their student’s bus information.

Parents and guardians can view bus routes, pick-up, and drop-off details through the district’s Parent App.

To get started, families can download the app at: https://IAMtPleasantComSD.myridek12.tylerapp.com/

Burlington Trailways has announced it will shut down its West Burlington bus depot and discontinue all scheduled intercity routes at the end of the day on September 27.

The company confirmed the decision Tuesday afternoon, saying rising costs and federal funding challenges made rural intercity bus service financially unsustainable. Despite the closure, Burlington Trailways emphasized that it is not bankrupt and will continue to provide other services.

Tours and charters will remain in operation through September 30, and company officials noted that charters could extend into 2026, depending on the outcome of a pending auto insurance quote. An answer on that request is expected by October 1.

“If any service has to be canceled, passengers will be contacted and refunded,” the company’s statement said.

Officials pointed to several reasons behind the decision, including outdated federal grant formulas under the 5311(f) program, instability in partnerships with other carriers, and the high cost of bus insurance.

While the West Burlington depot will close, Burlington Trailways’ Division Street office will remain open.

Ron and Lori Moore, who have owned the company since 1981, released a statement expressing gratitude to the region for nearly a century of support.

“It has been an honor to serve our community, while we are deeply saddened by the discontinuation of our intercity scheduled route service, we are committed to continuing our tour, charter, and garage services as long as possible. We wish our employees the best in their future endeavors. Without their hard work and dedication, none of our accomplishments would have been possible.”

Founded in 1929, Burlington Trailways has been a familiar name in Southeast Iowa for generations, carrying passengers across the region and beyond.

BNSF Railway crews are currently making repairs to the rail crossing at Oakberry Avenue and 250th Street in New London.

As a result, the crossing will be closed to traffic for the remainder of this week. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and use caution in the area.

The work is part of BNSF’s ongoing maintenance efforts to ensure the safety and reliability of rail infrastructure.

This information was provided by the Henry County Engineer’s Office.

MIDDLETOWN – A major investment is coming to the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) in Middletown, Iowa. The U.S. Department of Defense announced Friday that the Army Contracting Command at Rock Island, Illinois, has signed a $635.2 million agreement with MSM Group North America to add a new production line at the facility.

The project calls for the Florida-based company to design, construct, and bring online a load, assemble, and pack facility at IAAP. The contract was funded through Army allocations in the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 defense budgets.

Only one bid was received for the project, which carries an estimated completion date of August 10, 2029.

IAAP has been in operation since World War II, when it opened in 1941 under the name Iowa Ordnance Plant. Today, it remains a cornerstone of U.S. military readiness, manufacturing medium- and large-caliber ammunition for the Department of Defense.

AT THIS TIME: KILJ News is waiting response from Joint Munitions Command out of Rock Island for a response on this expansion. More details will be released as they develop.