Weather
Lee County Dispatch Urges Residents to Report Controlled Burns
Advance notification helps prevent unnecessary emergency responses
Home Severely Damaged in Rural Des Moines County Fire
No injuries reported as firefighters battle blaze in Flint River Township
Garage Destroyed in Subzero Burlington Fire
No injuries reported as firefighters battle blaze in freezing conditions
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.
Crime
Tisha Bounds found guilty of second-degree murder
Burlington woman convicted in stabbing death of cousin
Two Inmates Charged in Violent Attack on Iowa Prison Staff
Authorities say assault nearly turned fatal for two counselors at Iowa State Penitentiary
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.
Health
Iowa Bill Aims to Improve School Nutrition
Legislation calls for doctor training and limits on food dyes and additives
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
Politics
Iowa Bill Could Eliminate Township Responsibilities
Proposed legislation would transfer duties like fire service to counties
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
