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Henry County Heritage Trust Monthly Meeting Report
“Henry County Heritage Trust (HCHT) held its monthly meeting on June 26, 2024, at the museum in Mount Pleasant. The meeting began with a surprise, as board member David Gates was presented a Quilt of Valor. After the approval of minutes and finance reports, a recap of HCHT’s participation in...
Tax Talk: Legislators Discuss Taxes with Residents in Mount Pleasant on Friday
There was a legislative round table in Mount Pleasant at Access Energy Cooperative on Friday morning. The topic of the day was taxes, and with State senator Adrian Dickey, Mark Lofgren, and Representative Taylor Collins, much discussion was had. Iowans for Tax Relief President, Chris Hagenow, believes that Iowans want relief from property taxes, and that they are “on the side of legislators who are taxing action to slow down out of control local government spending.”
Jefferson County Fair Concludes This Weekend
Fair season is already underway in southeast Iowa as the Greater Jefferson County Fair wraps up this weekend. The last five days have seen non-stop animal shows, live performances, food, and games at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairfield. Residents and guests of the area are encouraged to stop by, with two full days of fun still remaining.
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