Swine:

Champion Commerical Gilt: Jase Henidel

Reserve Champ- Jase Heindel

3^rd Overall- Kaelyn Townsley

 

Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt- Emma Salazar

Reserve Champion- Peyton Salazar

3^rd Overall- Kaelyn Townsley

 

Grand Champion Breeding Gilt- Jase Henidel

Reserve Champ- Jase Heindel

3^rd Overall- Emma Salazar

4^th Overall- Peyton Salazar

5^th Overall- Kaelyn Townsley

 

Champion Lightweight Market Barrow- Eli Miller

Reserve Champ- Kaelyn Townsley

Champion Middleweight Market Barrow- Emma Salazar

Reserve Champ- Jake Milder

Champion Heavyweight Market Barrow- Jase Henidel

Reserve Champ- Jase Heindel

 

Champion Crossbred Market Gilt- Josie Nelson

Reserve Champ- Drew Totemeier

 

Champion Purebred Market Swine- Peyton Salazar

Reserve Champ- Gabe Totemeier

 

Grand Champion Market Swine- Jase Heindel

Reserve Champ- Jase Henidel

3^rd Overall- Emma Salazar

4^th Overall- Jake Milder

5^th Overall- Josie Nelson

 

Champion Open- Gabe Totemeier

Champ Senior Showman- Wyatt Strawhacker

Champ Intermediate Showman- Kale Brown

Champ Junior Showman- Jase Heindel

Mount Pleasant, IA — The Mount Pleasant Community School District’s music program is striking a new chord this year with the return of a familiar face. Micah Peck, a 1996 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and 2001 Iowa Wesleyan alum, is stepping into the role of music director—bringing with him a deep appreciation for the town, its traditions, and a clear passion for shaping students through music.

Peck moved to Mount Pleasant in third grade and says growing up in the southeast Iowa town helped shape him both personally and professionally. After college, Peck launched a career in music education that has spanned more than two decades. Now, returning to Mount Pleasant three years ago with his family, he’s ready to take the helm of the same program that inspired him as a student.

 

As band camp kicks off, there’s a sense of excitement in the air—not just among returning students, but also alumni and families invested in the program’s long-standing legacy. Drumline and front ensemble members have already been meeting, putting in extra hours to prepare for the marching season ahead.

 

While there’s plenty of work ahead, Mr. Peck is grateful for the warm welcome and ongoing support.

With a rich musical legacy behind him and a vision for what’s ahead, Micah Peck is ready to lead the next generation of Mount Pleasant musicians—one spirited note at a time.

An exciting new escape room experience is coming to Winfield at the end of July, offering local residents and visitors a thrilling mystery to solve: What’s Gone Wrong in the Lab?

Hosted as part of the 2025 Crooked Creek festivities, this interactive event will be held in the historic Old Pilot Grove Bank building — the future site of the Winfield Public Library. Participants will be plunged into a chaotic laboratory setting filled with bubbling beakers, mysterious clues, and puzzling challenges as they race against the clock to escape.

The escape room will run for multiple days, with 45-minute sessions offered at the following times:

• Tuesday, July 29: 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 30: 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m.
• Thursday, July 31: 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m.
• Friday, August 1: 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m.
• Saturday, August 2: 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 p.m.
• Sunday, August 3: 9, 10, 11 a.m., 12, 1, 2 p.m.

The cost is $10 per person, and teams of 4–8 people are recommended for the best experience. With limited slots available, advanced reservations are highly recommended. To book your spot, call 319-931-3169.

The event is organized and sponsored by WMU’s 2026 Student Europe Trip, making it a fun and educational fundraiser to support international learning opportunities for local students.

If you’re ready for an immersive adventure and want to help solve the mystery of a science experiment gone wrong, make your reservation today — and prepare to escape!

Drivers in Henry County will notice several changes on area roadways following new traffic resolutions passed by the Board of Supervisors and the Mount Pleasant City Council this week. The adjustments are aimed at improving safety, consistency, and traffic flow in and around the communities of Salem and Mount Pleasant.

Salem Speed Zone Adjustments Finalized

The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2025-25, establishing new speed limits for all four paved routes leading into the City of Salem. The changes follow a comprehensive speed study conducted by County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss, in coordination with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and City of Salem officials.

Key changes include:

• 40 mph transition zones will now begin roughly 500 to 1,000 feet before entering city limits.
• 25 mph limits will apply throughout Salem city limits, providing a uniform speed standard.
• The previously posted 20 mph speed limit around the city square will be eliminated for consistency, aligning with the citywide 25 mph limit.
• New flashing speed feedback signs and pedestrian beacons will be installed near the school crosswalk to enhance pedestrian safety, especially for students.

Hotchkiss noted that the updates are designed to reduce confusion for drivers and create a safer environment for both motorists and pedestrians.

In Mount Pleasant, the City Council gave final approval to three ordinance amendments during their most recent meeting, affecting parking rules, stop signage, and speed limits.

1. Parking Restriction on Plum Street
   A revision to Chapter 12 of the city code now prohibits parking along Plum Street between North Main and North Abbott Street. The measure was approved unanimously to improve visibility and traffic flow in the area.
2. New Stop Signs on Harvest Drive
   Stop signs will be installed for both northbound and southbound traffic at the intersection of Harvest Drive and South Walnut Street, addressing concerns about intersection safety.
3. Speed Limit Increase on South Walnut Street
   The council also approved raising the speed limit to 35 mph on South Walnut Street, from Harvest Drive to the southern city limits. Officials say the change is meant to enhance safety and help reduce dust along the route. This ordinance also received unanimous support.

These coordinated updates reflect ongoing efforts by local officials to address traffic concerns, standardize regulations, and make travel safer for area residents.

Beef:

Champion Angus Heifer- Jackson Heindel

Champion Chianina Heifer- Peyton Salazar

Champion Hereford Heifer- Kennedy Rife

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer- Gavin Hunt

Champion Maintainer Heifer- Jackson Heindel

Champion Red Angus Foundation Heifer- Miley Ossian

Champion Shorthorn Heifer- Paige Totemeier

Champion Simmental Heifer- Jack Wiele

 

Champion Supreme Heifer- Jack Wiele

Reserve Champion Supreme Heifer- Paige Totemeier

3^rd Overall Supreme Heifer- Jackson Heindel

4^th Overall Supreme Heifer- Kennedy Rife

5^th Overall Supreme Heifer- Gavin Hunt

 

Champion Market Heifer- Emma Salazar

Reserve Champion Market Heifer- Kinlee Brown

 

Champion Angus Steer- Alanna Edwards

Champion Charolais Steer- Edward Hoopes

Champion Shorthorn Steer- Madeleine Howell

 

Champion Midweight Market Steer- Brynlee Cunningham

Reserve Champion Midweight Market Steer- Wyatt Strawhacker

 

Champion Heavyweight Market Steer- Kate Totemeier

Reserve Heavyweight Market Steer- Brynlee Cunningham

 

Grand Champion Market Beef- Edward Hoopes

Reserve Champion Market Beef- Brynlee Cunningham

3^rd Overall Market Beef- Kate Totemeier

4^th Overall Market Beef- Wyatt Strawhacker

5^th Overall Market Beef- Emma Salazar

Champion Rate of Gain- Kensley Salazar

 

Champion Junior Bucket Bottle Calf- Breanna Brown

Champion Intermediate Bucket Bottle Calf- Arizona Nelson

Champion Senior Bucket Bottle Calf- Lillian Bishop

 

County Raised Market Beef- Claire Humphreys

Champion County Raised Breeding Beef- Hunter Dieckman

Champion Home Raised Breeding Beef- Gavin Hunt

 

Champion Feeder Calf- Drew Totemeier

Reserve Champion Feeder Calf- Gavin Hunt

 

Champion Open Showman- Kennedy Rife

Champion Senior Showman- Paige Totemeier

Champion Intermediate Showman- Kale Brown

Champion Junior Showman- Jack Wiele