The City of Burlington has named its next police chief. City Manager Chad Bird announced Thursday that he has selected Wayne Thomson to lead the Burlington Police Department. Thomson currently serves as Deputy Chief and […]
The Burlington Community School Board held a public hearing Monday on its proposed FY27 property tax levy, which would increase by 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Board President Anika McVay said the rate […]
The Iowa Department of Corrections has named Janie Mendez as the new warden of the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison. Mendez brings more than 20 years of experience with the department, serving in both […]
A late-night traffic stop in Des Moines County led to multiple felony drug charges for a 59-year-old Illinois man last week.. According to the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by […]
The West Burlington City Council is weighing possible changes to its urban chicken ordinance and is asking residents for input before making a decision. The Hawk Eye reports City Administrator Gregg Mandsager presented examples from […]
The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant has received federal approval to safely manage hazardous materials as it works toward long-term disposal solutions. Plant officials say lead azide—previously used in production—has now been reclassified as hazardous waste. […]
Volunteers across Iowa are once again heading out at night to track frog and toad populations as part of a long-running statewide survey. The annual effort, coordinated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, began […]
A four-day stretch of uncharacteristic heat in March pushed the month near the top of the state record book for warmth. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says one of the days was the hottest ever in […]
A House subcommittee has advanced a bill to set up an annual appropriation of three MILLION dollars for pediatric cancer research in Iowa. A group of parents were at the Capitol yesterday (Wednesday) urging lawmakers […]
The Lee County Narcotics Task Force has arrested a Keokuk man on felony drug charges. 47-year-old Nathan Kull is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver less than 5 grams of […]
The U.S. stock market was volatile on Thursday, sliding steeply at the start before trimming most of those losses by midday, though they remained slightly in the red. The S&P 500 dipped roughly 0.2% to […]
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, bringing an abrupt end to her contentious time leading the Justice Department as dissatisfaction with her performance intensified. In a Truth Social announcement, Trump confirmed the […]
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared unconvinced by President Trump’s effort to restrict automatic citizenship at birth, raising serious questions during oral arguments over a case that could redefine who qualifies as an American. President Trump […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in an experienced presence under center, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The contract is valued at $20 million and is fully guaranteed, with a […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to bring up standout shortstop Konnor Griffin—widely regarded as baseball’s top prospect—just ahead of their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Still 19 years old, Griffin’s rise has been rapid. […]
The Jacksonville Jaguars are officially heading to Orlando for the 2027 NFL season, after league owners unanimously approved a one-year relocation plan. During that season, the team will play its home games at Camping World […]
