Politics
Fort Madison Police Deny Awareness of ICE Activity
Department says it has not been notified of any federal immigration enforcement operations in the area.
Des Moines County Residents Seek to Slow Wind Turbine Development
Attorneys and public voice concerns over recently passed ordinance at County Board meeting.
Keokuk City Council Reviews Proposed Budget for 2026-27
Discussions focus on funding for library, wastewater treatment, and overall city budget
Crime
Burlington man found guilty of possessing meth precursors
Jury convicts Anthony Drake Selters on charges related to manufacturing the drug
Burlington Man Accused of Indecent Exposure on School Bus
Dontell Alonzo Ryce faces new charges after previous public park incident
Woman found dead on Keokuk sidewalk
Police investigating incident, no danger to public
Business
ImOn Completes Fiber Optic Rollout to Over 5,500 Fort Madison Homes
Expansion brings high-speed internet to southeast Iowa region
Des Moines County Nonprofits Receive Major Funding Boost
Community Foundation distributes $20,000 grants to three local organizations
CNH Industrial to Shut Down Burlington Plant
United Auto Workers union thanks community as 200 jobs impacted
Lifestyle
Young Lawyer Flees Rowdy 1840s Burlington
Charles Negus quickly decided to leave the frontier town after a rough welcome filled with drunks, loose women, and legislative chaos.
Longtime Burlington Residents Remembered in Obituaries
Richard L. Douglas and Kevin Scott Russell both passed away recently in the Burlington area.
Mount Pleasant Considers $50 Fine for Feeding Stray Cats
Residents voice concerns over proposed ordinance change at city council meeting
