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RAGBRAI Begins Today, Passing Thru KCII Listening Area Friday
A journey of more than 400 miles begins in Glenwood today with RAGBRAI 51. Before reaching its end in Burlington, the seven-day bike ride will make its way through the KCII listening area. Day 1 ends in Red Oak and is followed by stops in Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, and Ottumwa....
Voters in 4 Genesee County communities to decide on public safety millage proposals
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Public safety-related millage proposals will come before voters in four Genesee County municipalities in the August 2024 primary election. Clayton Township has a proposal to purchase fire department vehicles, while Flint Township has a proposal to fund fire safety protection equipment. Montrose Township has three...
Mississippi River receding since reaching flood stages late June
Quad Cities Hydrologist Matt Wilson says a mostly dry forecast into the next week is allowing the Mississippi River to retreat after hitting flood stages in late June. "We're expecting that the flood stages are going to be decreasing. Thankfully, we're now in full-blown recession from Dubuque down to Keokuk," says Wilson.
New associate principal at Aldo Leopold announced
The Burlington School District has named Marissa Riffel as the new associate principal at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School. The district made the announcement on Monday, and to introduce the community to Riffel, the following Q&A has been released:. What year did you graduate from Burlington High School?. 2007. Tell us...
Lee County Speedway: Becerra picks up first late model win in just his second race
DONNELLSON -- When the new promoters of Lee County Speedway made the decision to switch to Saturday night racing for 2024, they encountered a few obstacles. Among those was the fairgrounds already having been committed for other activities on a handful of Saturdays throughout the race season. It was then decided racing would revert back to Fridays on those occasions.
Christmas in July set for Pollmiller
WEST POINT - Lee County Conservation is excited to announce its annual Christmas in July celebration, taking place on Saturday, July 27th at Pollmiller Park, 448 County Rd 103, West Point, IA 52656,. This festive event invites campers to transform their campsites into winter wonderlands, competing for prizes and the...
Fort Madison Bridge closure set for repairs; detour announced for August to November
Fort Madison, Ia. (KHQA) — The Fort Madison Bridge will close in August for repairs that will last through November; a detour has been put in place. This closure to automobiles is necessary repairs that will take place August 5 through August 30, and again September 16 through November 22. BNSF will halt work during the Tri-State Rodeo in Fort Madison from.
How southeast Iowa city is getting ready for RAGBRAI next Thursday
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — In one week, RAGBRAI riders will make their way from Ottumwa to Mount Pleasant, with a lunch stop in Fairfield halfway. RAGBRAI Committee Co-Chair, Terry Baker, says as a meeting town, they have most of the same elements to consider for planning as an overnight stop.
Fairfield moving ahead with new plan for bathrooms at Chautauqua Park
FAIRFIELD – The City of Fairfield is hoping to usher in 2025 with a new bathroom at Chautauqua Park, more than a year later than expected because rising costs forced the city to reduce the scope of the project that originally included a larger building to house more than bathrooms.
Irene Dickinson
Irene Theresa Dickinson, 102, passed away at Addington Place in Fairfield, Iowa, surrounded by family on July 17, 2024. She was born to John Vincent Adam and Theresa Greiner Adam on September 7, 1921 in the Clear Creek Community, Harper, IA. Irene graduated from Richland High School on May 18,...
Burlington juvenile charged with Arson in house fire
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a juvenile for 2nd Degree Arson. According to a news release, on Tuesday, July 16th, Burlington Police Officers and firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Osborne Street. Once on scene, officers observed flames showing...
Surprise! Burlington Man Arrested After Planning to Meet Two Female Minors, Meets Sheriff Deputies Instead
A Burlington man was sentenced on Thursday, July 11, 2024, to 120 months in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor. 10 years in federal prison is the sentence for 48 year old Corey Ritz of Burlington, after he was found guilty for attempting to entice a minor. According...
Mt. Pleasant Community School Board Special Session Meeting Agenda 07/22
Mount Pleasant Community School Board Special Session, July 22nd, 2o24. Meeting time: 5:00pm (This is ONE HOUR EARLIER than usual) a. Approve Lease Agreement with Southeast Iowa Symphony (Motion) b. Update on Mount Pleasant Community Daycare Use of Building. 5. Work Session Items. a. Review Initial Central Office Floor Plan...
2024 Great River Bridge Race
Burlington, IA- Registration is now open for the 2024 Great River Bridge Race. According to an online post, the 28th annual race will take place on Saturday, September 21st at 9 AM. The event will offer options for runners of all skill levels, including a 10k, 5k, and a bridge...
Henry County Fair Underway In Mt. Pleasant
There’s a county fair everywhere you turn in southeast Iowa this week. Henry County joined in on the action Wednesday, with plenty more fun to be had. Friday features the swine show, poultry show, and livestock production show. The Clover Kids graduate at 6 p.m. in the Exhibit Building, with the Truck and Tractor Pull starting at 6:30 at the Grandstand.
Library board talks budgets, digital access offerings
The Fort Madison Public Library board, like many other boards, committees and organizations, continue to have concerns regarding finances and budgets. Board member Kathy Burkhardt pointed out the library has had to “give money back” to the city for years and wanted to understand why, especially in light of budget cuts.
Letter to the Editor: Trump is the fighter we need
Ingrained in the American spirit is to fight. Fighting for our country, fighting for our values, fighting to leave our home better than we found it. Last Saturday was another typical weekend during an election year. I went straight from speaking at an event in Burlington and sped over to Mount Pleasant to address another gathering of local Republicans. When I arrived, I was quickly met with someone showing me their phone, live streaming the news about the assassination attempt against President Trump. There were emotional reactions from folks in the room, and murmurs from groups just trying to figure out if he was alive or dead.
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