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
Crime
Six Children Escape Unharmed in Burlington House Fire
Authorities investigating cause of blaze that left home uninhabitable.
Inmate Charged After Altercation with Des Moines County Jail Deputies
Charles Lee Weddington accused of throwing objects, assaulting officers during incident
Tisha Bounds found guilty of second-degree murder
Burlington woman convicted in stabbing death of cousin
Business
Burlington Secures $6M for Cascade Bridge Replacement
Funding from Rep. Miller-Meeks boosts long-awaited infrastructure project.
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
Health
Burlington Residents Get New No-Cost Healthcare Clinic
City Hope Community Walk-In Clinic opens to serve local needs.
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
Politics
First Democrat Exits Iowa Senate Race
Lack of funds forces Nathan Sage to end campaign, leaving two other Democrats in primary
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.
