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04/05/2024

Appanoose AM 4-5-24

04/04/2024

Centerville Boys and Girls Track Meet 4-4-24

04/04/2024

Appanoose AM 4-4-24

04/03/2024

MYSTIC HIGHLAND CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS

The 17-acre Mystic Highland Cemetery was established in 1832 in the city limits of Mystic, Iowa. In approximately 1932, Dr. La Baugh, the Mayor of Mystic, asked his wife if she would help with the maintenance and beautification of the cemetery. Mrs. La Baugh agreed and formed the Mystic Highland Cemetery Association that met once a month and that continues to this day. Raising money for the upkeep and beautification began in 1932 and continues with the current Mystic Highland Cemetery Association.

Annually a Memorial Day Service is held at the cemetery where visitors can see the granite War Memorial stone, flagpole, and bench in honor of all veterans. There are many projects, including the War Memorial, that have been completed thanks to the hard working efforts of the Association.

Read the FULL STORY today in APPANOOSE COUNTY'S LOCAL NEWSPAPER, APPANOOSE WEEKLY - online with subscription at the link below or get a printed newspaper on newsstands or at the GoPitchTV Studio, 315 N. 10th Street in Centerville. https://www.gopitchtv.com/appanoose-weekly

04/03/2024

RIPPLE EFFECT STUDENTS HONORED AT PACT ANNUAL BANQUET

PACT (Promoting Appanoose & Centerville Together) is completely volunteer driven from youth to adults. Community engagement, development, and unity are the foundational pieces that PACT is built upon. These programs offer opportunities for youth to volunteer and track their hours in the Ripple Effect Program. As hours are achieved students are able to receive awards for their volunteer hours in the Ripple Effect Program. The first eight volunteer hours the student tracks he/she will receive a $25 check from Farmers Bank, swag, and a certificate from PACT. When students submit 20+ hours they will receive an additional $50 check from Farmers Bank, the Ripple Effect sponsor, and a certificate from PACT. Students may participate each year they are in middle school, this prepares them for the High School Silver Cord Program. Each student with the most recorded hours per grade will be recognized at the Annual PACT Banquet.

At the 2024 Annual PACT Banquet on March 13th at Honey Creek Resort three Centerville youth were recognized as the first round of Ripple Effect participants. Emersyn Vanderlinden (grade 6), Leo White (grade 7), and Addyson Faris (grade 8) volunteered at various events and activities in Centerville and surrounding towns to accumulate volunteer hours for the Ripple Effect Program.

To get started in the Ripple Effect Program students must complete the digital Volunteer Enrollment form at www.pactiowa.org. Students then must complete a consent Parent/Student form and return it to the PACT office or email it before earning and recording hours.

Read the FULL STORY today in APPANOOSE COUNTY'S LOCAL NEWSPAPER, APPANOOSE WEEKLY - online with subscription at the link below or get a printed newspaper on newsstands or at the GoPitchTV Studio, 315 N. 10th Street in Centerville. https://www.gopitchtv.com/appanoose-weekly

04/03/2024

Congratulations to our March 27th GoPitchTV Top Fan, Dustin Kirkland! Like, share and comment on our content to earn your top fan badge for a chance to be like Dustin! Be sure to check out this graphic of Dustin in our LOCAL newspaper - Appanoose Weekly.

04/03/2024

Appanoose AM 4-3-24

04/03/2024

Truly amazing to look back on what Papo’s Pumpkin Patch accomplished in such a short amount of time. We are so excited for year 2!!!

04/02/2024

Below is the district calendar for the 2024-2025 school year at Centerville Community Schools

04/02/2024

For complaints, call 641-895-0361 and ask for Kelly.

04/02/2024

Appanoose AM 4-2-24

04/01/2024

Another win for Centerville. 🏆

04/01/2024

SOLAR ECLIPSE COMING NEXT WEEK ON APRIL 8 - HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

A total solar eclipse will grace our skies on Monday, April 8, 2024 and it’s certainly making National News as it is something everyone will want to try to see! A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the sun, blocking out its light. The best news is - you don't need to be in the path of totality of this year's eclipse to be able to witness it. Most of the United States will be able to see at least partial coverage. In Appanoose County, we will see around 85% of the sun covered during the event.

Iowa isn't in the path of totality, but you can still expect a partial eclipse starting at 12:43 PM. Mid-eclipse will be around 1:59 PM and end around 3:00 PM. According to NASA, "The sky will darken, as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, people in the path of a total solar eclipse can see the Sun’s corona, the outer atmosphere, which is otherwise usually obscured by the bright face of the Sun."

Totality will be visible in a narrow strip when the moon will fully block the sun. These areas are seen on the map in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as small parts of Michigan and Tennessee. This year's eclipse will be different than in 2017 - the last time there was a total solar eclipse. According to NASA, the eclipse will be between 108 and 122 miles wide, almost twice the size of the 2017 eclipse and it will last nearly twice as long. If you want to view an eclipse in its totality, the closest you can get to a prime viewing area is in Carbondale around 12:45 PM when partial coverage begins and maximum totality will be seen at 2:04 PM.

If you plan to view the eclipse at all, you need to do so safely. You can purchase special eclipse glasses which are sold in stores and online. Regular sunglasses do NOT work, these special glasses are much darker. One way to view it is through a pinhole projector, which has a small opening (for example, a hole punched in an index card) and projects an image of the sun onto a nearby surface. NASA strongly advises to not look at the eclipse through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses. Looking at the eclipse can seriously damage your eyes and even cause blindness.

A total eclipse occurs only once every 385 years at any one spot on Earth and the next one won’t reach the lower 48 states until 2044.

Let’s all hope for clear skies next Monday - HAPPY VIEWING!

Read more Wednesday in APPANOOSE COUNTY'S LOCAL NEWSPAPER, APPANOOSE WEEKLY - online with subscription at the link below or get a printed newspaper on newsstands or at the GoPitchTV Studio, 315 N. 10th Street in Centerville. https://www.gopitchtv.com/appanoose-weekly

04/01/2024

Appanoose County Board of Supervisors 4-1-24

04/01/2024

Appanoose AM 4-1-24

04/01/2024

CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO CHANGE PANCAKE DAY TO WAFFLE DAY TO BETTER REFLECT THE CENTERVILLE SQUARE
At a recent meeting, Centerville City Council passed a new Ordinance affecting the 75th Annual Pancake Day, scheduled for September 27 and 28th. The last Saturday in September will now host the newly renamed “Waffle Day.”
Centerville City Administrator Jason Fraser says, “The change more accurately reflects the built environment of Centerville and its focus on squares.” “While not all residents agree that waffles are better than pancakes, it is clear that a waffle provides a better butter and syrup to cake ratio when fully prepared,” Fraser provided in his notes to the City Council before adopting the ordinance.
The 1st Annual Waffle Day will be a fun-filled weekend featuring music, family-friendly events, and, of course, Waffles. The Big Parade will follow its traditional route around the waffle-shaped Centerville Square. This event is the single largest tourism event in Appanoose and surrounding counties driving the need for a breakfast item with more draw. The appeal of waffles is apparent as demonstrated by the input provided by one former resident, “Pancakes? Eh, nothing special about pancakes, Now waffles, I would travel to Centerville for waffles.” – Stacy M. of New Jersey.
Prior to the adoption of the Waffle Day Ordinance, the council also considered other breakfast foods, such as Biscuits and Gravy and Casey’s Breakfast Pizza, but they were worried about possible trademark implications and retaliation from Big Gravy.
For all of you still reading this press release, this is an April Fool’s joke, and the Centerville City Council has not changed our time-honored Pancake Day. We hope you laughed at this and will join us at the real Pancake Day in September.
You can provide input and feedback to the City of Centerville on this press release or any city-related issue in multiple ways. This includes emailing [email protected], posting a direct message on Facebook of Centerville Iowa, mailing a letter to Centerville City Hall, or participating in our public forum at each City Council meeting, which occurs the First and Third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Centerville City Hall.

03/31/2024

Stop in to Hy-Vee today from 8-1pm for Easter brunch!
Adults $12.99
Kids $7.99
5 and under eat free‼️

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from all of us at GoPitchTV and the Iowa Media Network. Enjoy your family and friends as you celebrate Easter today! 🌷🐰🥚🐥✝️

03/30/2024

BRUNCH BUFFET!!!!!
Stop in to Hy-Vee, tomorrow, Sunday March 31st from 8-2PM for their Easter Brunch Buffet!
Adult meal is $12.99, kids 5-13 yo are $7.99 and 5 under are free‼️

03/30/2024

FREE Trolley Ride to Honey Creek for BOOK BLAST - 11:30 - 4:30 - Only Books in the Building Preview - Rachelle Chase Interview

03/29/2024

Stacy Walker and the crew at Gypsy Quarter celebrating 13 years! Let's hear it for them!!!

Happy 13th Anniversary! We are so excited to see everyone tonight and tomorrow to celebrate.

03/29/2024

Congratulations Amy Tubbs and Flower-Tique on 14 years! Stop in and celebrate today!!!

03/29/2024

Enjoying the nice weather and want a sweet treat? Down Home Creations Centerville on the square is AMAZING. The peanut butter lover is our favorite but these hard scoop flavors sound... 👏👏👏

03/29/2024

Looking for a fun weekend getaway? The indoor water park at Honey Creek Resort is open!

03/29/2024

Looking for a fun time with some talent authors tonight? There are 6 more spots available for the Centerville Excursion tonight! If interested, message PACT- Promoting Appanoose & Centerville Together on Facebook! Starts at the Drake Public Library at 5PM!

03/29/2024

Great panel for Only Books in the Building Writers Retreat at Honey Creek Resort today and going all weekend!

03/29/2024

Day passes can be purchased at the door. Also, we’d love to see a BIG crowd for the Book Blast tomorrow 12-5pm. That portion of the event is FREE for students Pre-K through college and adults are $5/each. 100% of the proceeds from that portion of the event will be donated to the Drake Public Library!

Schedule for the Book Blast:
- 12-5pm Shop the Beaverdale Books pop-up shop that features panelists from this event, best-sellers and children’s books!
-1- 2:30 and 3:30-5 Get photos with the Easter Bunny
- 2:30pm Enfys McMurry presentation
- 4pm story-time with 2022 Miss Pancake Day, Breckyn Carney

03/29/2024

The GoPitchTV studio will be closed today for Good Friday. Appanoose Weekly is available in the yellow newsstand for pick up subscriptions or for $1.00. Please use the mailbox to pay if using exact change to purchase. Thank you and Happy Easter!

03/29/2024

Reminder - Appanoose AM is off tomorrow Friday, March 29, 2024. See you all Monday!

03/28/2024

The Iowa Media Network bracket rankings after the first two rounds! Sweet Sixteen starts tonight! Don't miss it!