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The Burlington Police Department is warning the public about a recent phone scam

The Burlington Police Department is warning the public about a recent phone scam. The HawkEye reports that the police department posted on Facebook that someone has been calling individuals, claiming to be the Chief of Police, and telling callers they are in contempt of court and owe money. Burlington police say the scammers are then requesting payments from those they are calling and providing fake case numbers to attempt to appear legitimate. The police department reminds you they do not make phone calls like that, and encourage you to simply hang up if you receive one.

Burlington, IA · 8h
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Plans moving forward to reopen southeast Iowa hospital closed in 2022

KEOKUK, Iowa - Plans are moving forward to reopen a southeast Iowa hospital. An Insight Health Systems spokesperson says the Keokuk Area Hospital will reopen as a Rural Emergency Hospital supported by $825,000 in federal funding through the USDA Rural Healthcare Facilities program. At this point, no money has been...

Keokuk, IA · 1d
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Pen City Current

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For the Record - Thursday, November 5, 2026

11/04/26 - 2:29 PM - Fort Madison police responded to a no injury accident in the 3400 block of Avenue L. 11/04/26 - 2:41 PM - Fort Madison police responded to a report of larceny and theft in the 800 block of Avenue E. 11/04/26 - 5:21 PM - Fort...

Fort Madison, IA · 22h

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Lee County officials hear from residents on proposed steel mill project

FORT MADISON — Kelly Jameson has lived in the Green Bay Bottoms all her life. As a third generation resident, raising the fourth, she’s passionate about her community. And, she’s passionately against a proposed steel mill that is planned for the area. If Mesabi Metallics builds the largest steel mill in the United States just three miles from her house, she said, it defeats the whole reason she has stayed in her hometown. “This is currently a nice, rural community … when the reason we choose to live here is gone, why would we stay?” she asked at a public information meeting held in Fort Madison Wednesday evening. Lee County supervisors and officials from Mesabi Metallics held an informational meeting at the Quality Inn & Suites in Fort Madison, allowing area residents and business leaders to express their views on the potential for a steel mill. Roughly 200 people packed the hotel conference room, leaving standing room only. Jameson was one of about two dozen speakers Wednesday night, although her dissenting comments were in the minority. City administrators, economic development workers, supervisors and mayors of neighboring communities spoke in favor of the project and the opportunities it would bring. Local

Lee County, IA · 2d

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Former high school purchased by Macomb District 185 “not salvageable”

Macomb School District 185 says the former Macomb High School building it purchased this week cannot be salvaged. But it’s still deciding how to use the site. The district bought the building on South Johnson Street during an online auction this week for $60,000. In a release issued midday...

Macomb, IL · 1d

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Duo arrested in attempted theft of plants from cannabis program

Macomb police arrested two men who attempted to steal plants used in Spoon River College’s cannabis processing program. Sean Hayes, 38, and Jacob Allen, 36, both of Macomb, each face multiple charges, including unauthorized control over property worth more than $500 and criminal trespass to state-supported land. Police say...

Macomb, IL · 2d

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State Tax Credits Help Turn Two Former Schools Into Senior Housing

Two vacant schools in southeast Iowa are slated to become affordable housing for older adults, with help from state historic preservation tax credits. In Burlington, the former Apollo Middle School would become 45 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for residents age 55 and older. The building opened in 1910 as Burlington High School and has stood vacant for decades.

Burlington, IA · 7h

Pen City Current

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Lee County GOP voter block motivated

LEE COUNTY – The Republican voter block in Lee County is a motivated group. Lee County Republicans stormed through the general election Tuesday with only one Democrat getting a win. Former Fort Madison City Councilman Chris Greenwald (D-Fort Madison) defeated Tom Schulz (R-Fort Madison) for the District 2 Lee...

Lee County, IA · 2d

Pen City Current

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Groups work out creative incentive package for steel plant

FORT MADISON – Lee County residents got their first glimpse Wednesday night into negotiations between the county and the Minnesota company that plans to build a $15 billion steel facility in Green Bay Bottoms near Wever. Officials with Mesabi Metallics, which is a subsidiary of Essar Group of Mumbai,...

Lee County, IA · 1d

KBUR

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The Fort Madison City Council was supposed to host a public hearing this past Monday night on a draft ordinance aimed at regulating data centers and other industrial and business structures within city limits

The Fort Madison City Council was supposed to host a public hearing this past Monday night on a draft ordinance aimed at regulating data centers and other industrial and business structures within city limits. But that public hearing was canceled because the city planning and zoning department opted to postpone making a recommendation on that ordinance proposal. Instead, the council received a formal update on P&Z’s progress on the topic. The HawkEye reports members of the public were concerned earlier this year after details of a possible data center operation being constructed at 2201 S. Business 61–or “Burlington Hill”–just outside the Fort Madison city limits became publicly known.The Lee County Board of Supervisors passed a one-year moratorium on data center construction back in June, and the Burlington Hill project is now on hold. But P&Z also began working with city staff in July to help craft an amendment to existing city code that could regulate both data centers and other large business and industrial facilities.

Fort Madison, IA · 8h

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Proposed $15 billion steel project draws questions from Lee County residents

LEE COUNTY, Iowa. - A proposed $15 billion steel manufacturing complex in Lee County is drawing attention across southeast Iowa, as residents seek answers about its potential impact on the community. Mesabi Metallics says the facility would process iron ore from Minnesota into finished steel products. Company officials say the...

Lee County, IA · 21h

Pen City Current

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Connection Bank adds $100K to OFMP effort

FORT MADISON - With its own history going back to 1854 and rooted as the first banking institution in the state of Iowa, it’s only fitting that Connection Bank is among the first to step forward with a sizeable contribution to preserve a significant part of Fort Madison’s history.

Fort Madison, IA · 1d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Ankeny Christian punches ticket to state title match with win over Fort Madison Holy Trinity

CORALVILLE - Michelle Quick's voice was about gone. Fortunately for the Ankeny Christian coach, her players did not need a whole lot of instruction her during Wednesday's Class 1A state semifinal match with Fort Madison Holy Trinity at Xtream Arena. After winning straight Class 1A titles from 2022-24, the Eagles missed the state meet last year. They have been on point from the start of this year's tournament. They needed just over an hour to dispatch Crusaders (31-7) 25-14, 25-14, 25-21 to earn a spot in Thursday's 1A title match, set to start at 7 p.m. "Today, I thought they did a lot of really good things together," she said. "They really trusted each other coming into this game, telling each other 'I feel it. I feel it' When they get going like that, there is not a lot I can do but just let them play." And play they did. Holy Trinity had a thrilling five-set win over Wapsie Valley in the quarterfinals, but they could never get in much of a rhythm in Wednesday's match. Quick said the team did some film study in preparation for the match, but spent most of the day taking it easy. "The

Ankeny, IA · 1d

WBAY Green Bay

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Up in smoke: Adams County hemp farmer destroys harvest ahead of new regulations

With sweeping new state rules on hemp taking effect next Wednesday, some Western Illinois farmers say they are left with crops they can no longer legally sell.

Adams County, IL · 16h

culturalcreatives.org

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The $202 Iowa to Illinois Train Loop You Might Regret Passing Up

A short journey across a state line can deliver the pleasure of train travel without requiring a cross-country holiday. Burlington, Iowa, and Galesburg, Illinois, sit on the California Zephyr route, making them a useful pair for a modest rail outing built around time in one destination. This is an out-and-back...

Galesburg, IL · 2d

KWQC

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Proposed $15B steel plant in Lee County draws jobs optimism, environmental concerns

LEE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Lee County could soon be home to the largest steel plant in the United States, however, the plans are also drawing concerns from those who live near the site. “It is absolutely disgusting to see the greed of local politicians and businesses and their support...

Lee County, IA · 1d

Yahoo!

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Illinois voters reject sales tax hikes

(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have rejected sales tax referendums in four Illinois counties. The margins were similar in Adams, Crawford, Lake and Tazewell counties, with between 54% and 57% of voters saying no to a 1% sales tax for school facilities. Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy State...

Illinois · 1d

khqa.com

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Some downstate voters signal desire to separate from Chicago

ILLINOIS— In McDonough County, voters greenlit a referendum Tuesday to get the ball rolling on separating downstate Illinois counties from Cook County. 57% of McDonough County voters in Tuesday’s election said they were in favor of the proposition asking for the formation of a new state. However —...

Mcdonough County, IL · 2d

The Center Square

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Separation referendum now approved by 44+ Illinois counties

(The Center Square) – Voters in 44 Illinois counties plus 11 townships in a 45th have now approved a referendum to consider separating from Cook County and forming a new state. Eleven townships in Adams County joined Coles, Gallatin, Hamilton, Henderson, Macoupin, McDonough, Monroe, Piatt, Saline, Warren and Washington counties by voting on Tuesday in favor of a nonbinding ballot question that was previously approved by 33 other Illinois counties. Illinois Separation Director Loret Newlin said six counties came in with less than 70% of voters saying yes. “That was a little bit disheartening, but we are moving into a different part of the state than we were initially. Our results were still very strong,” Newlin told The Center Square. Newlin said voter approval ranged from 57% in McDonough County to 90% in one Adams County township. “Hamilton was the strongest full county at 80%. The weakest one was McDonough which, frankly, I was concerned about whether McDonough would pass,” Newlin said. Counties that pass the referendum do not actually separate from Illinois, but they signal that they want in on discussions to possibly form a new state. Seven counties already have contact persons for separation referendum petitions in 2028.

Illinois · 1d