Matt Schimmelpfennig Named 2021 Citizen of the Year

Matt Schimmelpfennig Named 2021 Citizen of the Year


MOUNT PLEASANT, IA – On Thursday evening at the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner, Matt Schimmelpfennig was named the 2021 Citizen of the Year.

A lifelong resident, Schimmelpfennig was recognized as someone that gives of himself unselfishly for the betterment of Mount Pleasant. His work ethic and his outstanding relationship with his customers was noted as well his efforts to help organizations such as Midwest Old Threshers, the Mount Pleasant Athletic Boosters, and the Chamber of Commerce. Schimmelpfennig is described as a humble person and one that serves as a role model to others in the community, balancing his business and community life but always putting his kids and family first. Schimmelpfennig was pleased to accept the same award that his parents J.D. and Kathy Schimmelpfennig received in 2013.

Matt Donnolly from Mt. Pleasant Chiropractic received the Volunteer of the Year and Som Sylavong from US Bank received the Ambassador of the Year. A special Humanitarian Award was presented to the Henry County Public Health Department staff for their tireless efforts during the Covid crisis.

2020 President Chad Sloat from the Walmart Distribution Center and the 2021 President Jennifer Moutrie from Moutrie Trucking assisted in presenting the awards.

The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance exists to improve the quality of life for Henry County residents through economic growth. The Chamber consists of 345 businesses, organizations and individual members. The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance encompasses the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Pleasant Area Development Commission, Main Street Mount Pleasant and Henry County Tourism.

 

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