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A Very Vintage Market returns to downtown Burlington
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - Downtown Burlington is gearing up for it’s A Very Vintage Market July 20. The market is set to take place on the 200 through 800 Blocks of Jefferson Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a media release said. The event will feature live music,...
Supervisors battle over FM union hall rental
LEE COUNTY – A conversation about raising the rent for a local labor union in Fort Madison turned into a philosophical debate with Lee County Supervisors about renting property to any entity. The county received a recommendation to increase the rent charged to UFCW to $1,200 per month from...
FM bridge may stay open for Mexican Fiesta
FORT MADISON – The length of the upcoming extended closure of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe bridge over the Mississippi River in Fort Madison is still becoming clear. An announcement sent out on July 8 indicated that maintenance on the bridge will result in a lengthy closure for the bridge through November.
Big Muddy expert to lecture at FM library
FORT MADISON - The Mississippi River is one of the biggest formative influences on the city of Fort Madison and continues to impact our lives on a regular basis. Learn more about the river that runs right past our front doors from Dean Klinkenberg, author of “Beneath the Surface: Uncovering the Hidden Worlds of Big Rivers” at the Fort Madison Public Library on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
Reynolds issues disaster declaration in response to Monday's derecho and tornado
DES MOINES, Iowa — In response to Monday's severe weather, Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster declaration for five counties across the state. The declaration allows residents in impacted areas to apply for state aid. The counties include Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell, Polk and Scott counties. Residents can...
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