The Mount Pleasant Community Development Committee will convene for its next regular meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at Central Park Coffee Company, located at 111 W. Monroe Street in downtown Mount Pleasant.

The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the committee’s previous meeting, held on February 4, 2025, as well as the review of several new sign permit requests.

Committee members will consider signage proposals from the following local businesses:

• Pretty Nails, located at 110 N. Main Street
• Root Whole Health, located at 120 S. Main Street
• Mount Pleasant Chiropractic, located at 204 N. Jefferson Street

Following the sign permit reviews, the meeting will conclude with an open forum session, allowing time for community members or business representatives to bring forward other topics of interest or concern.

The Community Development Committee plays a vital role in overseeing the visual and functional development of the downtown district, ensuring that business signage aligns with city standards and enhances the overall streetscape.

The public is welcome to attend.

The Henry County Engineer’s Office has announced a short-term road construction project scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 29, on Goodyear Road just north of Washington Street/235th Street in Mount Pleasant. The work is expected to last approximately two days, weather permitting.

The project will focus on the stretch leading to the overpass and will involve a one-lane road closure. Flaggers will be present to guide traffic during the construction period. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the area.

Residents and commuters are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow for minor delays. The county emphasizes safety and thanks the public for their patience as improvements are made.

For questions or additional information, contact the Henry County Engineer’s Office at 319-385-0762.

On the evening of Friday, July 25, 2025, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle creating a traffic hazard on 220th Street, near the intersection with Racine Avenue.

At approximately 7:46 p.m., deputies arrived on scene and discovered a grey 2015 Infiniti QX6 parked in the eastbound lane of 220th Street—but facing westbound. The unusual positioning of the vehicle posed a safety concern to other drivers.

Deputies identified the driver as 47-year-old Sherry Christensen of Yarmouth. Upon investigation, Christensen exhibited signs of impairment consistent with alcohol or drug use. She was administered field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for Operating While Under the Influence, First Offense.

In addition to the OWI charge, Christensen was issued a written warning for Open Container.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists to never operate a vehicle while impaired, and to report suspicious or unsafe driving to local authorities.