The newest business in town is throwing another yard sale. All God’s Creatures is still accepting items for donation through July 28^th, and you can message them on Facebook to arrange drop off. The last yard sale was so successful, they have decided to do it again. The business, which plans to take care of animals in need and help give them new homes, plans to open soon and is throwing an indoor garage sale at the All God’s Creatures building at 2205 E Washington St, Mt. Pleasant. They will also be giving prerenovation tours, providing info and updates, and raising funds for the future animal shelter in Henry County. This sale will take place on Saturday, July 29th from 8am-noon at the All God’s Creatures building.

The Mt. Pleasant Growing Hope Globally has been operating in town since 2015 and has asserted themselves as a staple in the community. In just eight years, they have raised more than half a million dollars which has helped more than 10,000 people find food security in the developing world.

Growing Hope Globally in Mount Pleasant is a community of people from several congregations and businesses that empower people to have the dignity of raising their own food. They have a special guest on Wednesday, July 26^th, with Fernanda Villeda (VE-YEAH-DA). She will speak about some of the work currently being done in communities in Honduras to assist people to grow their own food. Fernanda will share some of the challenges that people in these communities are facing. Hope, the stories of good work, and ways to support them, will also be shared.

She works with Mennonite Social Action Commission in partnership with Church World Service and Growing Hope Globally.

If you’d like to meet Fernanda, the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Pleasant is opening their doors on July 26^th at 6pm, to ensure that those interested can hear this inspiring story and the global impact individuals and churches are making from right here in Mt. Pleasant.

About the Honduras Macuelizo Program

“Honduras has the highest vulnerability in the world for natural disasters such as floods, landslides, droughts and forest fires. Building on work begun in 2008 in the Honduras Nueva Frontera program, Church World Service and local partner Mennonite Social Action Commission (CASM) have started to expand into neighboring municipalities and counties as they continue to make a wide impact on food security in the Santa Barbara department. This program promotes natural resource protection and implements conservation practices to improve agricultural production and mitigate the effects of climate change. This program also promotes crop diversification to improve diet, nutrition and income. Local alliances are formed with a wide variety of groups that help to strengthen food chains, organize advocacy efforts that promote the rights of children, and reduce violence in the communities. Youth are encouraged to participate in activities that highlight the protection of the environment and natural resources.”

State Treasurer Roby Smith reports over $235 million in interest was earned on the Pooled Money Fund for the State’s 2023 fiscal year, which runs from July to June.

“The State of Iowa earned a striking amount of interest in the last year, mainly due to the Pool’s high balance and the increase in interest rates,” said Smith. “This is not only a win for the state, but also for Iowans.”

As Treasurer, Smith is the State’s banker and chief financial officer. One of his responsibilities is to invest funds in a combined short-term investment pool, known as the Pooled Money Fund. The Pool includes the State’s general fund, the road use tax fund, the State’s two reserve funds and a number of smaller State funds. Any funds not currently in use are invested until needed for payments.

“Any income reduces the burden on Iowa taxpayers, but one of this magnitude is impressive,” said Smith. “Each dollar earned is one less we need to collect from additional sources, and ultimately helps keep Iowans’ hard-earned money in their pockets.”

To learn more about Smith’s responsibilities as Treasurer and the duties of his office, visit IowaTreasurer.gov. Stay informed on the office and his consumer programs by following IowaTreasurer on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

You can find the full list of results for any and every category at https://washingtoncounty.fairentry.com/Fair/Results/19112. Thankyou to the Washington County Extension Office.