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State conducts emergency evacuation of nursing home, but won’t say why
For the second time in two years, residents of the Aspire of Donnellson nursing home in Lee County have been relocated after an emergency evacuation at the facility. On Christmas Eve in 2022, the home’s 50 residents were evacuated with the assistance of the fire department and more than a dozen other agencies after a […]
City of Burlington: No City Pickup for Storm Debris, Alternative Disposal Available
Burlington, IA- The City of Burlington has announced that the city will not be able to pick up storm and tree debris from private yards and property. According to a news release, the decision was made due to limited resources and staffing. Des Moines County recently received a storm-related emergency...
Dogs safe after Burlington fire
A Burlington home has been deemed uninhabitable after a fire this morning, according to a news release from the City of Burlington. Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the 600 block of S. Seventh Street on Friday, August 30 at about 9:29 a.m. When they arrived, they saw flames coming from the single-family […]
DMC Regional Landfill expanded hours for wood waste
Burlington, IA- The DMC Regional Landfill has announced they will have extended hours on Saturday, August 31st to assist residents with wood waste disposal. According to a news release, the landfill will open on Saturday and have normal business hours until noon, and from noon to 4 PM it will be open for wood waste and brush disposal only. The last car allowed in at 3:45 PM.
Former Iowa professor facilitating forums in Quincy, Macomb to address issues facing electorate
QUINCY — Author and former University of Iowa sociology professor, Mark Chaffee, will be facilitating open community forums on issues facing the electorate in Burlington and Keokuk, Iowa, Quincy and Macomb. The forums are focused on “Better Informing Our ‘Consent’: Some Problems Confronting ‘We, The People.'”
Fall leaves bring fall programming
As the crisp fall air sets in, the Fort Madison Public Library is unveiling two new programs designed to cater to diverse interests and enhance community well-being. This season, library patrons can look forward to Geri-Fit, a specialized exercise program for older adults, and a monthly Spanish conversation class. These programs aim to foster both physical fitness and cultural engagement, providing valuable opportunities for growth and connection.
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