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Two downtown Burlington commercial parcels will go up for auction tomorrow

Two downtown Burlington commercial parcels will go up for auction tomorrow, offering buyers the choice between buildings with established businesses, and a historically significant property that’s open for change. The HawkEye reports that the live online auction is scheduled for 11 a.m. The two parcels in the 500 block of Jefferson Street will be offered separately. The current owner says said considerable investment has gone into the buildings, including structural work at the rear of the properties and renovations to the occupied commercial spaces.Some prospective buyers are attracted to buildings with operating businesses, while others have ideas for starting something new in the building that is currently vacant.

Burlington, IA · 1d
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Search for missing Oquawka man stretches on after more than 6 months

The search continues for an Oquawka man who went missing more than six months ago. Alan W. Stanley, 33, of Oquawka, was last seen on Sunday, April 12, walking from a residence in Oquawka with fishing poles. Stanley is a white male, approximately six feet tall and 200 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes.

Oquawka, IL · 2d
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Lee County Warns Residents of Jail Release Scam

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting family members of recently arrested individuals. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers have been posing as Lee County deputies and contacting relatives with false information about an inmate’s release. The callers claim the individual has appeared before a judge and can be released on an ankle monitor, but only if the family pays a fee upfront.

Lee County, IA · 2d
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Incoming Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty has objected to a plan by the Board of Supervisors to move the county attorney’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across the street to the former location of the county sheriff’s department and jail

Incoming Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty has objected to a plan by the Board of Supervisors to move the county attorney’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across the street to the former location of the county sheriff’s department and jail. Liechty was the winner in last Tuesday’s election and takes office in January. She told the Board at a meeting last week the office of the county attorney provides service for the county’s citizens and the other departments and employees located in the courthouse. The HawkEye reports that Liechty believes the plan to co-locate across the street with Juvenile Court Services is also problematic. One supervisor said further study needs to be done to make sure all space in the Courthouse is used, before moving offices out of the building. The board started looking at space reconfiguration when the public asked for more room in the board meeting room on the first floor of the courthouse. The board has considered options and has met for work sessions a few times throughout the year. Henry County Auditor Robin Detrick asked the board why none of them have consulted her directly about any of the plans under consideration and why work sessions are scheduled on days she is not able to attend—most recently on Election Day. Another work session to consider courthouse space is set for this Thursday.

Henry County, IA · 2d

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At the beginning of Monday’s work session meeting of the Burlington City Council, Mayor Jon Billups said he and other council members have been in contact with members of the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees about issues at the library

At the beginning of Monday’s work session meeting of the Burlington City Council, Mayor Jon Billups said he and other council members have been in contact with members of the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees about issues at the library. At last week’s council meeting, two people addressed the council about issues with homeless people being a presence at the library, including using study rooms as daytime sleeping quarters, odors in the upholstered seating and an increased amount of personal baggage and belongings brought into the facility. The HawkEye reports that Mayor Billups said the council members have talked to the board of trustees about current policies and holding a joint work session with the council at a future date. The Library Board of Trustees sets policy for operation of the public library.

Burlington, IA · 19h

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Steel plant executive offers SE Iowa promises — and hope

FORT MADISON — In a carpeted Quality Inn & Suites conference room, an executive in a navy-blue vest made promises to residents in the southeast corner of Iowa. First, Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking promised the farmers, mechanics, local officials and others gathered there that his company would be transparent. Then, he promised them the world. Broking displayed a rendering of the company's plan: a sprawling industrial campus where employees will melt iron and turn it into rolled steel. He provided a long list of industries that could buy from the plant, from automakers to appliance manufacturers and construction materials suppliers. It will be “the cleanest, most environmentally friendly steel in the world at the lowest cost,” Broking said. “And we can do that right here in the U.S., right here in Iowa.” The promises kept coming. “Your schools are going to improve. Your housing market’s going to improve. Access to community amenities is going to improve,” Broking said. People in the crowd of about 100 whispered among themselves as he went on. “This is absolutely a fantastic opportunity for Mesabi Metallics and a fantastic opportunity for each and every one of you. And I can’t wait to actually come

Fort Madison, IA · 13h

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McInnis selects Southeastern Community College for baseball

LE MARS — Le Mars Community pitcher Brett McInnis signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Southeastern Community College at a ceremony on Wednesday. “After this last summer season, I went to a lot of camps and I decided I was talking to quite a few coaches. Southeastern called me one day and they were straightforward with me. They gave me really some inspiration to come there. Ben (Beznoska), the pitching coach there, is a really cool dude and he’s talked to me, he’s worked with professional guys and he said that I have the potential to make it anywhere I want to. So, he really inspired me to go there,” McInnis said. “I didn’t think I was going to go the JUCO route at all, but then Southeastern stuck out to me a lot and talking to guys, I thought it was the best way for me to play professional baseball one day.”

West Burlington, IA · 9h

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Review Hearing Set for December for Hughes in Felony 110 MPH Eluding Case

A review hearing has been rescheduled for a Cedar Rapids man who was arrested on multiple felony charges in early January after a car chase in a stolen vehicle ended in a crash in Louisa County. On January 4th, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a pursuit of a...

Louisa County, IA · 1d

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Keokuk Man Killed in Tuesday Evening Pedestrian Crash

A Keokuk man was killed Tuesday evening after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a roadway. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:32 p.m. in the 3700 block of Main Street in Keokuk. A 2018 Jeep Renegade, driven by Samantha Cram, age 40,...

Keokuk, IA · 15h

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West Burlington has a new VA clinic

West Burlington has a new VA clinic. The Department of Veterans Affairs opened the new outpatient clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. Officials said in a news release the clinic is the new, expanded, location of the Burlington clinic that opened in 2021.The new clinic is more than five times the size of the old facility and will be able to serve more than 3,000 veterans once the clinic reaches its full operating capacity. Officials said the space will allow them to provide new services including radiology, physical therapy and audiology along with expanded primary care, mental health, lab and telehealth. It’s the 47th new healthcare clinic opened by the VA since 2025.

West Burlington, IA · 1d

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Jazz in Burlington to feature ‘an all-star lineup’

Three venues in downtown Burlington will feature jazz concerts on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14. All the shows for Jazz in Burlington weekend are free and open to the public. “I really encourage anybody that’s not familiar with jazz to come. Each of our artists are going to...

Burlington, IA · 2d

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County approves term sheet with Mesabi

LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Supervisors put their stamp on an incentive package that was discussed last week to spur construction on a $15 billion steel plant in Lee County. The board approved the term sheet with a unanimous 5-0 vote in what Supervisor Chuck Holmes...

Lee County, IA · 14h

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Mount Pleasant City Council Discusses Holiday Activities, Approves $100,000 for Old Threshers Harvest Center

New holiday activities, financial support for a major community project, and city improvements were among the topics discussed by the Mount Pleasant City Council Tuesday evening. Sophia Walderbach, a Mount Pleasant High School senior interning with Main Street Mount Pleasant and the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance, presented plans to...

Mt Pleasant, IA · 19h

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Friends of Winfield Public Library Announce Three Donations for New Location

As the move continues for the Winfield Public Library, a number of donations have come in to help fund various items for the new library location. Three donations have been announced for a total of $2,850. The most recent gift came in from HNI Corporation in the amount of $500...

Winfield, IA · 1d

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Western Illinois Animal Rescue Nears 200 Cats Treated in First Year of TNR Program

Western Illinois Animal Rescue is wrapping up a successful first year of their Trap-Neuter-Return program, helping control the stray cat population throughout Warren County. The program launched in January in partnership with Warren County, providing spay and neuter services for community cats. Western Illinois Animal Rescue President John Kennedy shares how the first year has gone.

Warren County, IL · 17h

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Mount Pleasant School District Pursuing Charter School for Grades 6–12, Exploring Four-Day School Week

The Mount Pleasant Community School District is pursuing plans to establish a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12, potentially introducing a year-round calendar, a four-day instructional week, and a different approach to classroom learning. According to a November 6 weekly staff update from district administration, the...

Mt Pleasant, IA · 1d

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Henry County Supervisors Complete Election Canvass; Auditor Reports on Provisional Ballots and Election Inquiry

The Henry County Board of Supervisors completed the official canvass of votes from the November 3 General Election Tuesday morning at the Henry County Courthouse. During the review, election results were checked for accuracy, with only a few minor typographical errors identified. Otherwise, vote totals matched, and all three supervisors signed off on the canvass.

Henry County, IA · 19h

Pen City Current

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For the Record - Tuesday, November 10, 2026

11/05/26 - 5:19 PM - Fort Madison police responded to a report of larceny and theft in the 3400 block of Avenue G. 11/06/26 - 7:28 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a no injury accident in the 5300 block of Avenue O. 11/06/26 - 12:21 PM - Fort...

Fort Madison, IA · 1d