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Burlington Shooting: 2 Wounded
BURLINGTON, Iowa — Two people were injured during a shooting in Burlington on Saturday, June 8, according to police. Around 9:40 p.m., Burlington police responded to the 700 block of Oak Street and found several shell casings outside of a residence. Authorities learned that two people had been injured, each suffering a single gunshot wound. They were transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Burlington street closures start Wednesday
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) -Beginning on Wednesday, construction on Madison Ave and 9th street will close traffic between Sunset and Harrison Ave, and South and Angular street, says the Public Works Directors Office. In the first week, the Madison Ave and the 9th street will have asphalt milling of the old...
Sports, June 12th
Danville surrendered nine runs in the opening frame to Van Buren County, eventually falling 16-6 last night. Eight players registered an RBI for the Warriors with Will Cocherell leading the team with four. Lucas Fett tabbed eight strikeouts in the win. Van Buren County will travel to Lone Tree tonight...
Arrest Made in Drug Bust in Burlington: Meth and Marijuana Seized
The Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force has been conducting an in-depth investigation over the past several months into a suspected drug network operating in Burlington, Iowa. This investigation culminated in the execution of a search warrant at 312 Spring Street, Burlington. On June 6th at approximately 1:45 P.M. officers from...
New EMS building in Keokuk to open this fall
A new building for Lee County Emergency Medical Services is expected to open by mid-September. Construction of the building is underway at Blondeau and 16th streets in Keokuk. It’s next to the current EMS site, which only staffs one crew of paramedics and has space for one ambulance. The...
Mt. Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission reveals plans for downtown historic district
HENRY COUNTY, Iowa — The 2024 Preserve Iowa Summit was hosted in Mount Pleasant this week from June 6-8. On Saturday, the Mount Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission shared how they are working to establish eligibility for a downtown historic district. The results of their year-long project, allowed the Commission...
For the Record - Monday, June 10, 2024
06/08/24 – 12:16 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 400 block alley of 23rd Street. 06/08/24 – 8:44 a.m. - Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1400 block of 37th Street. 06/08/24 – 9:17 a.m....
Highland Baseball Holds on to Down Danville
The Highland Huskies picked up another win on the baseball diamond last night, defeating Danville 8-6. Highland had just four hits on the night, two coming from junior Will Dunbar, but they found a way to produce enough offense to get the victory. Dunbar scored two runs, as did juniors...
Barrier Broken After Intoxicated Illinois Man Loses Control of Truck
An Illinois man was charged with an OWI after he drove through a center barrier on the Highway. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports that Christopher Sargent of Burnside, Illinois, lost control of his vehicle in the 2700 block of Highway 61 southbound on Saturday at 7:29pm. He then drove through the median and the center barrier causing approximately $5000 in property damage and disabling damage to the truck.
Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force executes search warrant in Burlington
Burlington, IA- Authorities executed a search warrant at a residence in Burlington on Thursday, June 6th. According to a news release, the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force has been conducting an investigation over the past several months into a suspected drug network operating in Burlington. This investigation culminated in the...
Summer of Events on Tap with the Warren-Henderson Relay for Life Teams
Before the main Warren-Henderson Relay for Life event in November, local events will be taking place all summer long, with cookouts at Midwest Bank on the last Thursday of each month through September and an upcoming pizza night with Alfano’s, explains Josie Lair:. “Our Relay for Life pizza night...
Iowa Project Aware Coming Through Mount Pleasant and Southeast Iowa July 7-12th
The state’s largest volunteer river cleanup event, Iowa Project AWARE, is excited to celebrate 21 years of beautifying Iowa waterways and spreading watershed awareness. Over 300 volunteers will be heading to Southeast Iowa to clean up 75 miles of the Skunk River this July 7-12. This year, volunteers and...
Lady Hounds squander chances against Keokuk
FORT MADISON - The chances were there in both games. But Fort Madison High School’s softball team couldn’t capitalize in the doubleheader loss to Keokuk on Monday at the Baxter Sports Complex. The Bloodhounds couldn’t get anything out of a bases-loaded, one-out situation in the seventh inning of...
Mount Pleasant School Board Meeting This Evening
Although school is out for the summer, work still needs to be done in the school district. The Mount Pleasant Community School Board will meet in regular session this evening for a board meeting beginning at 6:00pm. First off is the recognition of retirees for their many combined years of...
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