Weather
Unseasonably Warm Weather Causes Early Tree Budding Across Iowa
Experts warn the return to winter temperatures could damage the tender leaves.
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
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.
Lifestyle
Keokuk Preserves Funding for Rand Park Flower Gardens
City budget cuts spare popular community attraction
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
Health
Dozens Rally at Iowa Statehouse for Water Quality Action
Protesters call on lawmakers to oppose bill shielding Roundup makers from lawsuits
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.
