The West Burlington City Council certified its FY25 budget and held first readings of electric and gas franchise ordinances that will clear the way for the city to collect a three percent gas and electric utility franchise fee.
Republican candidate for sheriff Daniel Johnson is having a free and open “eat and greet” from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Wever Fire Station. There will be free smoked brisket and pulled pork sandwiches along with sides. All are welcome that want to come and meet with him an…
The following arrest and accident were reported Thursday by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
In reading through the files of old Warsaw newspapers, a time that always creates a great deal of interest are the days when steamboats docked at the Warsaw riverfront.
KEOKUK – Tuesday, April 23, marked a significant day in the history of Keokuk, as U.S. Rep Mariannette Miller-Meeks, along with state and city officials, met at Keokuk National Cemetery to celebrate continuing progress with the Road of Honor project, while also chatting about current events.…
DES MOINES -- Katy Stephens lay on the turf on the infield of Drake Stadium late Thursday afternoon, exhausted after the 800-meter run, the seventh and final event of the two-day heptathlon at the 114th annual Drake Relays.
DES MOINES -- The Burlington High School track and field teams returned to glory on Thursday afternoon at the 114th annual Drake Relays at Drake Stadium.
Jacob Nudd enjoyed scoring his first varsity goal so much that he decided to do it again.
Josephine Blazic personifies the term student-athlete.
CEDAR RAPIDS — The SCC baseball team dropped a doubleheader at Kirkwood on Wednesday.
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DES MOINES — The Burlington High School girls track team’s Drake Relays hopes were nearly dashed before the Grayhounds even got on the bus to head to Drake Stadium.
Kenna Furnald is no stranger to the blue oval at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
Another day, another victory for the Burlington High School girls tennis team.
The Burlington Grayhounds dominated play for most of the first half.
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I failed to harvest a bird during the early turkey season this year. As per usual, my social media feed showed me all my friends, and their kids, that did have success. I’m happy for them, eve…
President Joe Biden is at it again with student loan forgiveness.
Bathroom floor tiles that weigh you, analyze your gait and evaluate your fall risk. Bathroom mirrors that initiate telehealth conferences based on your complexion or facial tics. Toilet seats …
How sad it is that few Americans have heard of Bob Graham, who died Tuesday at 87, because this guy was truly a profile in courage when we needed it most. And how sad it was, at a pivot point …
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Mexico City seeks to downplay the case of a serial killer suspect who kept women's remains in his ro
Mexico City prosecutors sought Thursday to downplay the case of a suspected serial killer who kept women’s bones and a saw in his room and apparently targeted women over the course of more than a decade.
I failed to harvest a bird during the early turkey season this year. As per usual, my social media feed showed me all my friends, and their kids, that did have success. I’m happy for them, even if a little jealous.
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Here is a helpful guide for local arts events, with plenty of options for this weekend and beyond.
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Keokuk and Central Lee high school boys track teams competed Thursday at WACO's Ekstrand Relays.
Grace Grothaus won three events for West Hancock at the Titan Relays in Camp Point Thursday.
HENRY COUNTY – Two people escaped a two-car collision unharmed in Henry County last on Friday.
BURLINGTON – Stephen Ulrich of Esoteric Echoes, Peoria, Illinois, reads tarot cards.
BURLINGTON – Stephen Ulrich of Esoteric Echoes, Peoria, Illinois, reads tarot cards.
They team wasn't at full strength with Tate Green and Nathan Bowen ill.
