Floodwaters from the Mississippi River have reached the north parking lot at the Port of Burlington, covering access to the north boat ramp and nearby walkways. As of Tuesday night, the river level in Burlington […]
A trial date has been set for a Mount Pleasant man accused of a fatal shooting at a Burlington bar last month. Kaysean A. Rice, 23, is charged with second-degree murder and other offenses in […]
The Lee County Board of Supervisors is weighing changes to its reserve funds as part of ongoing discussions about the county’s 2026–27 budget and tax levy. The Pen City Current reports that during a workshop, […]
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a scam text message falsely claiming to be a “Final Notice — Court Enforcement Action” for unpaid traffic violations. Officials say the message is designed to […]
Fort Madison’s Santa Fe bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic starting today. The bridge will reopen June 18 before closing again Sept. 21 through Nov. 20.
A request to share the cost of paving part of the entrance road to the Burlington Regional Airport is on hold after mixed reactions from the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors. The Hawk Eye […]
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 […]
A bill that’s cleared the legislature says Iowans cannot be excluded from adopting or becoming foster parents due to their beliefs about sexual orientation or gender identity. Representative Craig Williams, a Republican from Manning, says […]
Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady at three-point-four percent in February. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says there are some signs of tightening in sections of the economy. “Employers shed about 44-hundred jobs between January […]
Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., abruptly resigned Tuesday, just moments before a scheduled House Ethics Committee hearing that was expected to determine potential disciplinary action against her. Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation comes amid mounting pressure in Congress. […]
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) says it is facing a Justice Department investigation that could lead to criminal charges, tied to its previous use of paid informants to monitor violent extremist groups. In a […]
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, accusing them of false claims about his conduct and leadership. The case, filed in the U.S. District […]
Billy Donovan is leaving his role as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons, the team confirmed Tuesday, marking a significant shift for a franchise already undergoing major changes. The decision follows a […]
Florida State has officially chosen its quarterback for the upcoming season, naming transfer Ashton Daniels as the Week 1 starter following a competitive spring battle. FSU Football shared the news on X with a simple […]
The San Francisco 49ers have secured a key piece of their roster for the foreseeable future, agreeing to a two-year, $50 million contract extension with star left tackle Trent Williams. The deal keeps the veteran […]
