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KILJ brings an exclusive interview with the Mount Pleasant Community School District Theater Department before their performance of Mama Mia March 26th - the 29th!

Kadie sat down with concerned parents from the Mount Pleasant Community School District ahead of a public hearing where the school board will hear from the public on the closing of Salem Elementary School.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 20th, 2026.

Jerry Tolson is performing TONIGHT (03.20.2026) To support the preservation of the historic Second Baptist Church, the oldest African American church building in Iowa and a cornerstone of Mt. Pleasant’s history. Built in the 1800s, this sacred space represents generations of faith, strength, and resilience.Efforts are underway to restore and protect the building while also advancing the development of the Mt. Pleasant Black History Museum. This work ensures that the stories, contributions, and legacy of Black Iowans are honored and shared with future generations.Your support matters. Preserving this church and helping establish the museum is an investment in truth, remembrance, and the rich history that shapes our entire community.$35 at the door, located at the Chapel Auditorium in Mount Pleasant.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 19th, 2026.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 18th, 2026.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 17th, 2026.

The KILJ Information Team sat down with Mount Pleasant Community School District Superintendent John Hendrickson to discuss the district’s current financial challenges and the proposed two phases of budget reductions being considered for the upcoming fiscal years.In this conversation, Hendrickson explains why the district is facing these difficult decisions, the factors impacting the school budget, and what the potential changes could mean for students, staff, and the community.This interview originally aired on KILJ Radio and is presented here in its entirety for listeners who want to hear the full discussion surrounding the future of the Mount Pleasant Community School District.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 16th, 2026.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 14th, 2026.

KILJ Radio hosted a candidate forum featuring the two candidates running for Henry County Attorney in the upcoming special election.Republican candidate Becky Wilson and Democratic candidate Abbie Liechty joined us to discuss their backgrounds, their priorities for the Henry County Attorney’s Office, and how they would work with law enforcement, county officials, and the community if elected.The special election was called after the former county attorney resigned mid-term, and the winner will serve until the general election in November.During the forum, both candidates answered questions about restoring public trust in the office, working with local agencies, handling controversial cases, and the role of the county attorney in advising county government.This forum aired live on KILJ Radio. We also invited listeners to submit questions ahead of the discussion.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 13th, 2026.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 12th, 2026.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 11th, 2026.

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Join KILJ for a look at your Southeast Iowa news including: Mount Pleasant City Council Agenda, Donnellson Man Arrested After Assaulting Neighbor with a Shovel, and Police Seek Camera Footage in Fort Madison Car BurglaryInvestigation.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 10th, 2026.

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KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 9th, 2026.

KILJ Sports Director Slaten Swords brings your local Southeast Iowa sports news for March 7th, 2026.