iaap-2 Operations at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant remain on a temporary “precautionary pause” as officials work to address the discovery of a hazardous compound onsite

Operations at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant remain on a temporary “precautionary pause” as officials work to address the discovery of a hazardous compound

westburlingtoniowacity City officials in West Burlington, Iowa say a major piece of sewer infrastructure is nearing a critical point and needs replacement

City officials in West Burlington, Iowa say a major piece of sewer infrastructure is nearing a critical point and needs replacement.

The Hawk Eye reports the city’s

fort-madison-schools The Fort Madison Community School District has approved a roof replacement project at the high school as part of a larger plan to transition to solar energy

The Fort Madison Community School District has approved a roof replacement project at the high school as part of a larger plan to transition to solar energy.

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leecounty The Lee County Board of Supervisors and other local officials are inviting residents to an informal public meeting to discuss proposed state legislation that could significantly impact local government and law enforcement

The Lee County Board of Supervisors and other local officials are inviting residents to an informal public meeting to discuss proposed state legislation that could significantly impact

westburlingtonpd The West Burlington School District could soon have a dedicated school resource officer again

The West Burlington School District could soon have a dedicated school resource officer again.

During Wednesday’s meeting, the West Burlington City Council moved

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

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The Lee County Board of Supervisors and other local officials are inviting residents to an informal public meeting to discuss proposed state legislation that could significantly impact local government and law enforcement

The Lee County Board of Supervisors and other local officials are inviting residents to an informal public meeting to discuss proposed state legislation that could significantly impact local government and law enforcement. Officials plan to […]

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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 […]