Health
Iowa Attorney General Announces Opioid Crisis Funding Initiative
New settlement funds to support communities impacted by the epidemic
MedForce Takes Over as Primary Air Ambulance for Great River Health
AirEvac to close Fort Madison base, but remain available as backup provider
Chemical Spill at Iowa Hospital Operating Room
Hazmat crews respond to formaldehyde incident, one staff member injured
Crime
Burlington Woman Accused of Cousin's Murder Reaches Trial's End
Jurors heard final witness testimony in the case against Tisha Bounds for the stabbing death of her cousin Derius Lashaun Moore.
Trial Resumes for Burlington Woman Accused of Cousin's Murder
Tisha Bounds, 50, faces charges in the stabbing death of her cousin Derius Lashaun Moore, 33, last March.
Fairfield High School Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Student Contact
Vannen Crabtree placed on leave amid charges of sexual exploitation, grooming, and lascivious acts
Business
West Burlington Approves 19-Home Subdivision Built by Prison Labor
The Penn Landing development will feature homes constructed through the Homes for Iowa program.
Neighbors Rally to Help Downtown Burlington Business Relocate
Thyme and Spice Company's move captured in heartwarming community effort video
Burlington Coin Dealers See Surge in Activity Amid High Gold and Silver Prices
Local shops face delays and changing policies from smelters as precious metal demand rises.
Politics
Keokuk Mayor Outlines $130K in Remaining Budget Cuts
City council approves reductions to aquatic center, museum, and library amid $1.6M deficit.
Mobile Home Residents Say Tax Proposals Won't Help
Residents argue rent hikes, not property taxes, are the real issue
Burlington City Council Trims Proposed Budget Spending
Cuts include $200K auditorium renovation and $2.2M artificial turf project
Lifestyle
Iowa Lawmakers Face Deadline to Set K-12 Funding
State legislature must decide on school spending for next academic year
School Speed Zone Near Burlington Middle School Removed
Mason Road will return to 35 MPH limit after assessment finds no longer needed
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.
