Greater Iowa Swap Meet

For those who are always in search of a buy of a lifetime, this weekend has been designed just for you. The Midwest Old Threshers Classic Swap Meet will be taking place in McMillan Park. The swap meet and flea market will begin at 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and last each day until everyone leaves.

Lennis Moore of Old Threshers said the annual event has been expanding each year.

“We usually have cars and car parts,” Moore said. “There will be tractors and tractor parts, steam engines and parts, and more recently we have gotten motorcycles.”

Moore said people have started bringing crafts and flea market items, and last year there were a selection of plants.

-Mount Pleasant News, Jeff Hunt

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Iowa’s Only Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

 

 

Once again, Mount Pleasant will be the host site to Iowa’s Only Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.  The Macker is designed for all ages and skill levels and will be in Mount Pleasant for the third year in a row.  Check out the tournament info below!

 

Tournament Date: August 2 & 3

 

Registration Deadlines

Mail in Deadline: July 11

Online Deadline July 14

 

Divisions for all skill levels and ages.

Slam Dunk Contest

Three Point Contest

Clinics Court and much much more

 

New for 2008, the Mount Pleasant Corporate League.  Get your business, corporation or organization’s team together and compete in Mount Pleasant’s very own Corporate League, strictly for Mount Pleasant corporate employees.

 

The Gus Macker & Avenue of the Saints 3-on-3 Basketball Championships

Downtown Mount Pleasant

August 2 & 3  

 

www.macker.com

800-421-4282

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A Few Mount Pleasant Area Summer Events

Looking for something to do this summer?  Have you experienced what the Mount Pleasant, Iowa area has to offer?  Get started by visiting the short list below and check them off as you go!  Call for specifics.  henrycountytourism.org

1.       Midwest Old Threshers Reunion and Museums                  319-385-8937

2.       Lake Geode State Park                                                         319-392-4601

3.       Oakland Mills Park & Nature Center                                    319-986-5067

4.       The Harlan-Lincoln House                                                    319-385-8021

5.       Lewelling Quaker Museum                                                   319-258-4341

6.       The Swedish American Museum & Gift Shop                      319-254-2317

7.       Mount Pleasant Rec. Trails                                                   319-385-1490

8.       Mount Pleasant’s Farmers Market                                       319-385-8126

9.       Mount Pleasant Car Cruz Nights                                           319-385-9711

10.   Rock Around the Block                                                          319-385-3101

11.   Pork’s Hometown Restaurant Fish Fry Buffet                      319-257-6648

12.   The Stockyard in Wayland                                                     319-548-1999

13.   Swedish Pancake Breakfast                                                   319-254-2317

14.   The Great Gobble Festival                                                      319-385-3101

15.   Salem Bluegrass Festival                                                        319-258-7700

16.   Salem Old Settlers                                                                   319-258-7700

17.   Crooked Creek Days                                                                 319-257-6661

18.   Henry County Fair                                                                     319-385-4533

19.   Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament                             800-421-4282

20.   New London Dover Museum                                                     319-367-2573

21.   Riverview Disc Golf Course                                                       319-986-5067

22.   Henry County Conservation Canoe Trips                                  319-986-5067

23.   Go Camping in Henry County                                                     800-421-4282

24.   Golf Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club                                319-986-6157

25.   Golf Deerwood Golf & Country Club                                         319-367-5216

26.   Golf Twin Lakes                                                                         319-257-6253

27.   Shop Downtown Mount Pleasant                                              319-385-3101

28.   Catch a show at the Mount Pleasant Auditorium                     319-385-1490

29.   Visit the 15 Henry County Cities or Towns                               800-421-4282

30.   Midsummer Festival                                                                  319-254-2317

31.   Go Picnic at a Henry County Park                                              800-421-4282

32.   Visit the Winfield Museum                                                        319-257-6974

33.   Go Fishing at a Henry County watering hole                             319-986-5067

34.   Pick up a Free copy of the Henry County Visitor Guide             800-421-4282

35.   Wayland’s 4^th of July Events                                                      319-256-3276

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