Mount Pleasant News

As a general practice physician in 1950, Readinger charged new mothers $50 for prenatal care, delivery, post-natal care and pediatric care.

The Washington County Sheriff's Department is reporting that at crop duster plane crashed near the town of Ainsworth.

A new Iowa law lets you take your bottle of wine "to-go." As of today, if you don't finish the bottle, the restaurant can cork it for you.

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra has unveiled plans for the 2009-2010 "A Legendary Season." Under the direction of conductor Robert McConnell, the regional orchestra now in its 59th year, will perform a full slate of classical concerts, Kidsymphony concerts, summer and Christmas concerts, the Pops and educational activities.

John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye Madison Williamson, 8, and her brother Chase, 6, both of Mount Pleasant, read books Thursday in the children's section of the Mount Pleasant Public Library and Civic Center.

You've probably heard some big numbers concerning the number of people in the country who don't have health insurance.

By Bobby Wilson A pair of young pianists who thrilled Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra audiences two years ago will highlight the orchestra's 59th season, which also will feature a performance by a former member who now is principal oboist with a metropolitan orchestra.

Mount Pleasant, Ia. - The boyhood home of famed astrophysicist James Van Allen has been sold at auction, and its new owner says she plans to knock it down because it needs too much work.

Fact Finder has tips to keep your family and pets safe this summer. Group to offer a hand instead of handcuffs Kirksville man charged with assault By Emily Finnegan Monday, June 22, 2009 at 4:00 PM Joshua Blum, 20, of Kirksville is charged with first degree assault, a class A felony.

Among the many events going on for Kingsley, Iowa's Quasquicentennial celebration is one miniature idea, that's become a big hit.

Authorities said two people swam to safety after their boat stalled and then floated backwards over a dam in Mount Pleasant.

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Mahaska County Emergency Management will be hosting a workshop focusing on Biosecurity for agriculture producers, which will be held July 6 at the ISU Extension office, 212 N. I St., Oskaloosa.

It was on June 15,1869 that an Iowa woman became the first in the nation to pass a state bar exam, becoming eligible to practice law.

John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye Jacqueline Delagadillo, 14, Fort Madison, walks across a "human ladder" during a "Becoming A Confident Leader" session of the fifth annual Youth Leadership Summit for area school children Thursday at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington.

Authorities said Hudnall, after being released on $10,000 unsecured bond on charges of two counts delivery of less than 50 kilograms of marijuana, walked across the Henry County courthouse and met with someone he believes is an informant who cooperated with authorities.

John Gaines/The Hawk Eye Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the former governor of Iowa and Mount Pleasant mayor, visits the Colonel's Kids Child Care Center Wednesday in Columbus Junction.

Asbury United Methodist Church, 2128 S. Main St., will hear lay leader Mary Jannings give the sermon "Life" during the 9:45 a.m. service Sunday.

District Court Judge William Dowell described the 18-year-old as someone who had been given several chances by the legal system such as probation and suspended prison terms.

Asbury United Methodist Church, 2128 S. Main St., will hear the Rev. Jerry Rigdon's sermon "Pentecost" during the 9:45 a.m. service Sunday.