Downtown Burlington, Iowa, is seeking proposals from artists to create a mural on a new retaining wall located in the heart of downtown. This wall is part of a streetscape enhancement project and is visible […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, extending a pause that has now lasted three consecutive meetings in 2026. The decision comes as policymakers confront rising inflation tied to a surge […]
The Supreme Court issued a major decision on Wednesday that significantly limits how race can be used when drawing electoral maps, striking down Louisiana’s congressional district plan and narrowing the scope of the Voting Rights […]
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 […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers surged back in the closing minutes to defeat the Toronto Raptors 125–120 in Game 5, taking a 3–2 lead in their first-round playoff matchup and putting themselves one victory away from advancing. […]
Veteran safety Justin Simmons has officially announced his retirement, announcing Wednesday that he is stepping away from the NFL after nine seasons, most of them spent in Denver. Originally selected by the Broncos in the […]
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 […]
