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Woman charged with attempted murder after man stabbed multiple times

FORT MADISON, Iowa (KWQC) - A woman was charged with attempted murder after a man was found with multiple stab wounds Sunday. Fort Madison police officers went to the 3000 block of Avenue N around 2:20 p.m. after getting a report that a man with multiple stab wounds was standing in the road, according to a media release.

Fort Madison, IA · 9h
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Pen City Current

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Apologies for a knee-jerk reaction

With the election behind us and a strong shift in dynamics at the Congressional level, I thought it might be a chance to take a breath. It really was a fascinating, albeit exhausting, mid-term election cycle. At the outset, and I’ve been thinking about this for the past five days,...

Fort Madison, IA · 1d
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Iowa officials expand list of measles exposure locations

DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa health officials have identified a new location where people may have been exposed to measles. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and local public health agencies said people who visited Hy-Vee at 3111 Main Street in Keokuk on Friday, Oct. 30 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. should watch for symptoms. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and rash.

Keokuk, IA · 2d
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Pen City Current

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Fort Madison setting up for holiday season

FORT MADISON - Now that Halloween has come and gone, costumes have been tucked away until next October, making room for the approaching holiday season. The foliage has taken on its autumn hues, but before long, the colorful leaves will give way to the muted tones of winter. As the seasons change, families begin turning their attention to holiday traditions and community celebrations.

Fort Madison, IA · 17h
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County finds ballot error in Denmark Township

LEE COUNTY – An error on the ballot for Denmark Township required notification from the Lee County Auditor's office. The Lee County Auditor’s office published a press release Friday outlining the situation and the steps being taken to address the ballot error. "The County Auditor's Office wishes to...

Lee County, IA · 16h

KBUR

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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The trial of a Burlington man accused of murdering a local D.J. on Christmas night 2024 has been rescheduled for May

The trial of a Burlington man accused of murdering a local D.J. on Christmas night 2024 has been rescheduled for May. 48-year-old Eric Rios is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of Anthony “D.J. Ant Bomb” Campbell. The HawkEye reports Rios’ jury trial is now scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4 at the Des Moines County Courthouse in Burlington. At around 7:35 p.m. Dec. 25, 2024, police were called to 1801 Madison Ave. in Burlington after Campbell’s girlfriend reported seeing him on the ground inside his home with blood on the floor. She told investigators she and Campbell had been involved in an ongoing custody dispute with Rios, her ex-husband. Since entering his plea, Rios’ trial has already been continued five times.

Burlington, IA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Quality Roofing Pro Named 2026 Top-Rated Roofing Contractor

Quality Roofing Pro has been named a 2026 Top-Rated Roofing Contractor by the American Roofing Contractors Organization. The recognition follows an independent evaluation of public records and third-party data, assessing factors such as licensing, compliance, operational history and stability, and customer outcomes. Co-Owner Felicia Shawler says the honor reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to its customers:

Burlington, IA · 2d