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Work day to revive Starr’s Cave habitat

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Starr’s Cave, one of the community’s most important natural areas, is facing growing threats from invasive plant species.Burlington, Iowa · Burlington Read Article

Neighbors pitched in to help a downtown Burlington business move locations

Neighbors pitched in to help a downtown Burlington business move locations in a moment captured on video and posted online. What was meant to be a routine relocation for Thyme and Spice Company turned into an unexpected moment of community teamwork. Video shared by The Evergreen Hour showed residents, business owners, and local groups gathering in Downtown Burlington to assist owners Travis and Ashlyn Long as they moved into their new space at 6…Burlington, Iowa · Burlington Read Article

Witnesses in the trial of 50-year-old Tisha Renee Bounds say that a fight over an apartment is what led to the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old Derius Lashaun

Witnesses in the trial of 50-year-old Tisha Renee Bounds, accused of murdering her cousin, say that a fight over an apartment is what led to the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old Derius Lashaun Moore last March. Moore’s fiancé, mother of one of his children, and partner of 15 years, Tierra Brown, took the stand during the first day of the trial Wednesday to describe the fight, which started over Bounds’ staying at the apartment on Angular street aft…Burlington, Iowa · Burlington Read Article

The Burlington City Council removed several proposed spending items from their upcoming 2026-2027 Budget during their meeting this week

The Burlington City Council removed several proposed spending items from their upcoming 2026-2027 Budget during their meeting this week. Among the items was a $200,000 floor renovation at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium and a $2.2 million request for artificial turf on the infield at Community Field. Mayor John Billups says he told the Burlington Bees, who operate the stadium, that they need to find ways to expand the use of the facility thro…Budget · Burlington Read Article

A school speed zone on Mason Road near Burlington’s Edward Stone Middle School will be removed today

A school speed zone on Mason Road near Burlington’s Edward Stone Middle School will be removed today. The area will return to the regular 35 MPH speed limit. School Speed Zones on Willow Avenue and Sequoia Drive will stay in place. City Public Works Director Nick MacGregor told the Burlington City Council that after conferring with staff, police, and the school district, they determined there is no longer a need for the school zone in the area a…Burlington, Iowa · Burlington Read Article

Girls basketball: Stiefel drops 40 points as Burlington routs West Burlington

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Burlington High School senior Mylee Stiefel was having herself a night Tuesday.Basketball · Burlington Read Article

Murder trial to begin for Burlington woman accused in stabbing death

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Jury selection began on Monday morning for the trial of a Burlington woman accused of stabbing her cousin to death in March of last year.Burlington, Iowa · Burlington See the Story

Burlington City Council sells property; honors BPD officer Kreiss and civilan employee of the year Becker

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It is common practice for the city of Burlington to conduct a live auction during regular city council meetings to dispose of property, usually residential dwellings, that it has acquired. These homes are uninhabitable and sold as is, with conditions…Property · Burlington Read Article

State, local resources lead Iowa to lowest recidivism rate in a decade

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Tommy Miller was sitting in his first period high school biology class when police walked in and arrested him for a crime that would eventually land him in various prisons across Iowa for 17 1/2 years.While incarcerated, Miller said he was not the type of person to sit idly in his cell, counting down the days. Instead, he spent time reading any book he could get his hands on, taking classes the institutions offered, and doing groundskeeping work…Crime · Burlington Read Article

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrates a strong 2025

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Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrated 2025 at their annual awards event on January 30th.Burlington, Iowa · Burlington Read Article

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Work day to revive Starr’s Cave habitat

Neighbors pitched in to help a downtown Burlington business move locations

Witnesses in the trial of 50-year-old Tisha Renee Bounds say that a fight over an apartment is what led to the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old Derius Lashaun

The Burlington City Council removed several proposed spending items from their upcoming 2026-2027 Budget during their meeting this week

A school speed zone on Mason Road near Burlington’s Edward Stone Middle School will be removed today

Girls basketball: Stiefel drops 40 points as Burlington routs West Burlington

Murder trial to begin for Burlington woman accused in stabbing death

Burlington City Council sells property; honors BPD officer Kreiss and civilan employee of the year Becker

State, local resources lead Iowa to lowest recidivism rate in a decade

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrates a strong 2025

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Work day to revive Starr’s Cave habitat

Neighbors pitched in to help a downtown Burlington business move locations

Witnesses in the trial of 50-year-old Tisha Renee Bounds say that a fight over an apartment is what led to the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old Derius Lashaun

The Burlington City Council removed several proposed spending items from their upcoming 2026-2027 Budget during their meeting this week

A school speed zone on Mason Road near Burlington’s Edward Stone Middle School will be removed today

Girls basketball: Stiefel drops 40 points as Burlington routs West Burlington

Murder trial to begin for Burlington woman accused in stabbing death

Burlington City Council sells property; honors BPD officer Kreiss and civilan employee of the year Becker

State, local resources lead Iowa to lowest recidivism rate in a decade

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrates a strong 2025

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