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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 · 12h

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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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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 · 2d

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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

McDonough County Voice

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This 1928 Macomb home for sale is on a corner lot

Address: 304 E. Summit St., Macomb Property description: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home built in 1928 on a corner lot has 1,380 square feet of living space and a detached, one-car garage. There are energy-efficient replacement windows and an open floor plan. Updates include new laundry room floor, doors, cabinets, siding, soffit, walls of garage, new sewer line, new electric panel, meter and weather top. The home has ceiling fans, central air conditioning, an unfinished basement and a main floor laundry. Asking price : $109,900 Listing agent: Todd Gilliland, TNT Realty Group, 309-331-3505 About this series Each week, we feature a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you'd like to see featured? Email news@mcdonoughvoice.com and put "on the market" in the subject line. Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the McDonough County Voice. This article originally appeared on The McDonough County Voice: This 1928 Macomb home for sale is on a corner lot

Macomb, IL · 14h

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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 · 1d

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The former Apollo Middle School in Burlington will undergo significant rehabilitation thanks to the Iowa Historic Preservation Tax Credit program

The former Apollo Middle School in Burlington will undergo significant rehabilitation thanks to the Iowa Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. The Iowa Economic Development Authority this week announced more than $18 million in tax credits geared toward revitalizing historic buildings across the state, including the vacant school. After sitting vacant for decades, officials said the three-story building will be transformed into 45 affordable one and two bedroom apartments for residents 55 and older. Other buildings in Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Waterloo and Ottumwa were also awarded funding for similar projects.

Burlington, IA · 2d

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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

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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

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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 · 1d

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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

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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

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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 · 12h

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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 · 11h

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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...

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My Journal Courier

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Our Saviour junior high boys split games against Pikeland and Carthage

Our Saviour junior high boys 7th- and 8th-grade teams faced Pikeland and Carthage in recent basketball action.

Carthage, IL · 1d

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WARRIORS TOPPLE BLACKHAWKS 54-0

Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Women’s Wrestling squad, six-time defending national champions, secured a dominant 42-0 victory over Southeastern Community College on Wednesday night. Making their season debut at the Multi-Purpose Building, the Warriors dropped Southeastern for its first Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) dual victory...

Centerville, IA · 1d

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More Illinois counties vote to explore new state, separating from Cook County

A group of Illinois counties has joined a growing list of areas that are open to exploring the idea of separating from Cook County and forming a new state. According to unofficial election results, all 11 counties that voted on the “separation referendums” voted in favor of the idea, instructing their respective county boards to potentially collaborate with other counties in exploring the idea of severing ties with Cook County and forming a new state.

Cook County, IL · 2d