Amplify-MP’s $575K proposal to Mount Pleasant schools

<p>On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today, John Bain reviews Amplify-MP’s August 24, 2026 work-session pitch to the Mount Pleasant Community School District: a partnership to live-stream sports and other events. The plan calls for about $575,000 in district-owned infrastructure in three phases (cameras and streaming gear, a football video board, and gym/auditorium upgrades), paid from SAVE or PPEL funds—not the general fund. Amplify-MP would cover its own production costs through ads and offer $15,000 a year (or equivalent marketing) plus claimed attendance and enrollment benefits. The company is an initiative of Mount Pleasant-based Hedgepost LLC. No vote has been taken; one is expected in October. Listen for the funding details, timeline, contacts, and why local taxpayers should speak up.</p>