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Building destroyed in Burlington fire
A vacant residence was destroyed in a late night fire in Burlington, according to a news release from Fire Marshal Robert Berndt. The Burlington Fire Department was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Peasley Street for a report of black smoke and flames on May 25 at about 10:28 p.m. First responders […]
Keokuk man seriously injured after four-wheeler overturns Sunday night in Lewis County
LaBELLE, Mo. — A Keokuk, Iowa, man suffered serious injuries in a crash on a four-wheeler Sunday night. A 2020 Polaris RZR, driven by Joseph Recor, 26, of Keokuk, was northbound on Route K, three miles north of LaBelle, when it overturned while Recor was trying to make a U-turn. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Recor was transported by Air Evac helicopter to the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
Newest Ollie’s store opens in Burlington
The newest Ollie’s will officially open its doors in Burlington at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to a news release. The store is off Roosevelt Avenue next to Tractor Supply in the old Shopko. “We are excited to open our second store in the great state of Iowa where the...
For the Record - Thursday, May 23, 2023
05/23/24 – 2:27 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1300 block of Avenue G. 05/22/24 – 10:40 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Isaac Lee Hallman, 41, of Fort Madison in the 1400 block of Avenue F, on a charge of public intoxication and assault with bodily injury. He was taken to the Lee County Jail.
Around the Tri States: Fatal forklift accident at Burlington factory; Galesburg hires finance director
The Burlington Police Department is investigating a forklift accident that left one person dead. Sam DeJanes, 64, was first taken to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center. DeJanes was later taken to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, where he was pronounced dead. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon at...
No corn planted yet for southeast Iowa farmer
DANVILLE, Iowa — With a soggy start to the 2024 growing season, Stan Nelson couldn’t help but think of boxer Mike Tyson’s well-known quote: “Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth.”. Nelson, who farms in southeast Iowa, near Danville, said the season...
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