Authorities in Henry County say a reported bomb threat at the Mount Pleasant Walmart Distribution Center Wednesday afternoon appeared to be a hoax. Emergency crews were dispatched to the facility at approximately 3:40 p.m. Wednesday […]
One Keokuk Police Officer, and two Lee County Sheriff Deputies received a letter of commendation from Keokuk Police Chief Zeth Baum. Captain Jacob Moore, Deputy Bryson Hennigar, and Deputy Chris Schneider were commended for their […]
The trial for a Burlington man accused of murdering a popular local D.J. and music producer on Christmas night 2024 has been postponed once again. Eric Rios, 48, is charged with first-degree murder for the […]
The Lee County Board of Supervisors finally came to an agreement on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 and agreed to lower the county’s tax levy rate even further. The Daily Democrat reports […]
Two of Burlington’s Schools will see new principals for the 2026/2027 school year. Effective July 1, Brandon Kurovski will serve as the principal of Burlington High School. The Hawkeye reports that Kurovski has been working […]
The Fort Madison City Council has already been working through the details of a proposed open burning ordinance, but now they have added e-bikes and scooters to their list of recreational activities they are looking […]
Republican Adam Steen says if he’s elected governor he’ll push for a lot more state funding of independent research about cancer rates in Iowa and he’d set up a working group within state government to […]
Vice President J.D. Vance was scheduled to appear this Thursday on the Iowa State University campus for a Turning Point U-S-A event, but it’s being rescheduled for the fall semester. The group says Vance must […]
The Iowa House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would give Iowans a clear right to repair their farm equipment. The bill would require manufacturers to make parts, software and the tools to make repairs […]
Farmers were able to substantially increase the amount of corn and beans planted in the last week. The U-S-D-A report shows corn went from two percent planted to 22 percent, and beans went from one […]
Proponents of raw milk are pushing to make the unpasteurized product more widely available and easy to obtain. More than three dozen bills supporting raw milk have been introduced in statehouses across the nation, the […]
Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted, this time over a social media post that authorities say may have been interpreted as a threat toward President Donald Trump. The latest indictment underscores the […]
King Charles III used a historic appearance before a joint session of Congress to highlight the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and the United States, urging both nations to strengthen their partnership at a […]
The Boston Bruins staved off elimination Tuesday night, edging the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime in Game 5 of their first-round series. The deciding moment came 9:14 into the extra period, when David Pastrnak capitalized […]
The Philadelphia 76ers kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive 113–97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round series, cutting their deficit to 3–2. Joel Embiid led the charge with […]
The Orlando Magic moved a step closer to a rare playoff upset, defeating the Detroit Pistons 94–88 at Amway Center to take a 3–1 lead in their first-round series. Despite shooting struggles, Orlando controlled much […]
