Weather
Quiet Spring Flood Season Expected in Midwest
National Weather Service forecasts below-normal flood risk along Mississippi River
Burlington's Outdoor Warning System Down
Des Moines County officials urge residents to sign up for state alert system
Unseasonably Warm Weather Causes Early Tree Budding Across Iowa
Experts warn the return to winter temperatures could damage the tender leaves.
Crime
Mt. Pleasant Man Charged with Burlington Murder
Hearing scheduled for 22-year-old suspect Kaysean Rice
One person hospitalized after two-vehicle crash near Riverside
Authorities say a northbound vehicle rear-ended a semi south of Highland High School.
Mount Pleasant Man Charged in Fatal Burlington Bar Shooting
Kaysean A. Rice faces second-degree murder and other charges after weekend incident.
Business
West Burlington Approves New RV Park Development
54-unit RV park planned along Highway 34 near ammunition plant
MidAmerican to Install More Aircraft Detection Systems for Wind Turbines
New systems will keep turbine warning lights off until needed, reducing light pollution.
Burlington Mayor Touts Plastic-to-Diesel Fuel Conversion Operation as 'Game Changer'
City Council approves site control agreement for Great River Fuels Inc. to launch project at former Dresser-Rand site.
Lifestyle
Fort Madison Schools Approve Roof Replacement for Solar Transition
District partners with Red Lion Renewables to install solar panels at high school, central office, and football field lot.
Iowa Senate Stalls Bill to Allow Community Colleges to Offer 4-Year Degrees
Majority Leader cites concerns over mission creep and competition with private colleges
Burlington Weighs Future of Dankwardt Park Pool
City seeks public input on replacing aging, closed swimming facility
Health
Lithium Battery Disposal Sparks Fire in Burlington Garbage Truck
Incident highlights dangers of improperly throwing away lithium-ion batteries
Iowa Sees Early Spike in Bird Flu Cases as Spring Migration Looms
USDA expert warns warmer weather will increase wild bird movement and risk of poultry flock infections.
Iowa Bill Aims to Speed Up Insurance Approval Process for Medical Treatment
Supporters say the legislation would reduce administrative burdens for doctors and hospitals.
