An asbestos inspection of the former Louisa County Jail in Wapello found only limited asbestos in the nearly 100-year-old building, but county officials say demolition remains the most likely outcome. During the May 19 meeting […]
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors approved a one-year moratorium on permits for the construction or operation of data centers during its regular meeting Tuesday. The Hawk Eye reports Board Chairman Shane McCampbell said […]
The City of Burlington moved a step closer Monday toward construction of a third fire station on the city’s north side after the city council approved plans and specifications for the project. The Hawk Eye […]
The Great River Road has been named the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2026 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, marking the second consecutive year the route earned the top spot. The route topped […]
The Central Lee Community School District is moving closer to a potential conference change, with Superintendent Andy Crozier expected to recommend joining the Southeast Conference beginning in 2028. During a workshop Tuesday, the Pen City […]
Cyclists from across the United States and other countries are expected in Burlington over this Memorial Day weekend for the Snake Alley Criterium, drawing both amateur and professional riders. The 42nd annual Snake Alley Criterium […]
Gas prices are expected to remain a major concern for summer travelers, according to a new survey and forecast from GasBuddy, which projects fuel costs could reach some of the highest levels seen in years. […]
During a visit to Iowa, U-S Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Junior issued a U.S. Surgeon General’s Warning that excessive screen use has become one of the most urgent public health challenges […]
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission approved more funding Wednesday for the E-P-A required tests of drinking water for the chemicals know as PFAS. Kathleen Lee of the D-N-R Water Quality Bureau says it started with […]
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says a new Iowa law puts the state at the front of the Make American Healthy Again or MAHA movement. Kennedy spoke Wednesday afternoon […]
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others have been indicted in the United States over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircrafts operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an attack that […]
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 attack have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the Trump administration’s newly created $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” arguing the program could financially […]
President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, delivering a major setback to Cornyn just days before voters return to the […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned to form Wednesday night, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals and leveling the series at 1-1. […]
The Vegas Golden Knights grabbed an early edge in the Western Conference Final, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night at Ball Arena to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. After a […]
The New York Knicks pulled off a thrilling 115-104 overtime victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden, extending their winning streak to eight games and […]
