hancockcounty What should have been a celebration for the winner of the Hancock County republican primary election for county treasurer was marred this week after the salary for the treasurer position was reduced just before the primary election

What should have been a celebration for the winner of the Hancock County republican primary election for county treasurer was marred this week after the salary for the

lithiumfire A recent fire involving a garbage truck in Burlington, Iowa is serving as a serious reminder about the dangers of improperly disposing of lithium batteries

A recent fire involving a garbage truck in Burlington, Iowa is serving as a serious reminder about the dangers of improperly disposing of lithium batteries.

Officials say

iaap-2 There’s still no word on when the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant will reopen

There’s still no word on when the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant will reopen. The facility has been shut down since last Thursday following an abrupt mid-day evacuation that officials said was for

votehere An election judge in McDonough County, Illinois has been removed after reportedly telling a voter he “should be shot” at a polling place in Macomb

An election judge in McDonough County, Illinois has been removed after reportedly telling a voter he “should be shot” at a polling place in Macomb.

The

burlingtoncomunityschools The Burlington Community School District has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent

The Burlington Community School District has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent.

The candidates are Sheena Canady, Justin Daggett, and Nathan

desmoinescounty Des Moines County property owners are being reminded that the second half of their property taxes are due March 31

Des Moines County property owners are being reminded that the second half of their property taxes are due March 31.

County Treasurer Janelle Nalley-Londquist shared the

hendersonsheriff The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting people in the area

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting people in the area.

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What should have been a celebration for the winner of the Hancock County republican primary election for county treasurer was marred this week after the salary for the treasurer position was reduced just before the primary election

What should have been a celebration for the winner of the Hancock County republican primary election for county treasurer was marred this week after the salary for the treasurer position was reduced just before the […]

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Obituaries

Obituaries for Thursday March 12th

Keith Donald Schulz (K. Don) of Burlington died on Monday March 9, 2026, at his home. Keith was born in Burlington on December 20, 1938, the only child of Henry Carl and Laura Iral (Boland) […]

Obituaries for Friday February 13th

Jerry Jack, 82, of LaHarpe, IL passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 after a mighty battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry was born on Feb 25, 1943 in Burlington Iowa to Max […]

Obituaries for Wednesday February 4th

Wayne Edward Johnson, 76, of Danville, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Saint James, Missouri. He was born in Burlington on May 23, 1949 to Cecil R. and Patricia M. Schaefer […]

Obituaries for Thursday January 29th

Richard L. Douglas, 87, of Burlington, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home. Born December 24, 1938, in Devalls-Bluff, AR, he was the son of Harold and Phoebe (Rodgers) Douglas. After graduating high school, […]

Obituaries Tue 1/27

Merlin Wayne Todd, age 77, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 10:56 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 10, 1948 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son […]