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
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
Crime
Burlington Cemetery Statue Vandalized
Police seek public's help in identifying perpetrators of recent damage to cemetery statue
Arkansas Man Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Found With Drugs
Terence Jay Gordon faces multiple charges following a chase and foot pursuit in Burlington, Iowa
Six Children Escape Unharmed in Burlington House Fire
Authorities investigating cause of blaze that left home uninhabitable.
Health
Protein-Packed Packaging Proliferates in Iowa Grocery Aisles
Unexpected food items now boast protein content as weight loss medications drive consumer demand
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
Lifestyle
Burlington to Hold Final Walkthrough of James Madison Middle School Before Demolition
The community will get one last chance to visit the school before it's torn down later this year.
Iowa Approves Hike in Hunting and Fishing Fees
Natural Resources Commission raises license costs for first time since 2019
Iowa Lawmakers Face Deadline to Set K-12 Funding
State legislature must decide on school spending for next academic year
