On Wednesday Afternoon, Des Moines County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle for moving and equipment violations at Madison Avenue and Louisa Street. While deputies were speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, they could smell […]
A Burlington man has been sentenced to more than 25 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. 47-year-old Jason Lee Ringold received a 310-month sentence after authorities determined he sold […]
The Louisa Regional Solid Waste Agency says they’ve spent much of the past several months dealing with repeated equipment failures, leading to a costly stretch of repairs and replacements. The most significant expense involved replacing […]
A Burlington man charged in the killing of a local DJ is expected to enter a guilty plea Friday in Des Moines County District Court. 46-year-old Eric Christopher Rios had been scheduled to stand trial […]
A 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Notre Dame High School Thursday morning. According to the Burlington Police Department, the incident happened around 7:40 […]
The Keokuk Community School District is again trying to open discussions with neighboring districts about greater collaboration—and possibly consolidation—through another press release Wednesday. District leaders say the goal is to improve opportunities for students while […]
More than 5,000 high school students registered to vote during the 2025-26 school year, according to the Iowa secretary of state’s office. A total of 5,404 high school students aged 17 and 18 registered to […]
Cash will have to be accepted as payment for tickets to any sporting event in an Iowa public school under a bill that’s won approval in the Iowa House and Senate. Senator Tom Shipley of […]
A property tax bill that would limit local property tax revenue growth to two percent a year has cleared the Iowa House. Representative Carter Nordman of Dallas Center is the Republican who led debate. “We […]
The governor will soon get to decide whether the 55 mile an hour speed limit on two-lane state highways will go up to 60. The Senate has given final approval to a bill that authorizes […]
The Trump Administration has taken a significant step toward loosening federal limits on medical marijuana, with the Justice Department announcing plans to reclassify certain cannabis products and broaden research opportunities. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche […]
A North Carolina man and former law enforcement officer is in custody after authorities say he was preparing to carry out a mass shooting at a major festival in New Orleans. Christopher Gillum, 45, was […]
Authorities are asking for the public’s help after two 27-year-old doctoral students from the University of South Florida disappeared under unusual circumstances nearly a week ago. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were both last […]
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will miss the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft as he begins counseling, a decision he announced on Wednesday following recent public scrutiny. Vrabel will remain in […]
The Baltimore Ravens have secured wide receiver Zay Flowers for an additional season, exercising the fifth-year option on his rookie contract to keep him under team control through 2027, per multiple sources. NFL Insider Jordan […]
The Kansas City Royals have teamed up with Hallmark Cards to move forward with plans to build a new stadium in downtown Kansas City, unveiling a sweeping proposal centered in the Crown Center district. The […]
