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Hearing impaired man killed by garbage truck in Burlington, IA
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KCRG) - At approximately 10:08 am, officials responded to the 2000 block of Isabelle Ave for a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. Investigators say a garbage truck was backing up on the street when it collided with a hearing-impaired pedestrian who was attempting to cross the street at the same time.
Gladstone woman convicted in crash that killed 2 construction workers on Great River Bridge sentenced
HENDERSON Co., Ill. (KWQC) - A Gladstone woman who was convicted in March of fatally striking two construction workers on the Great River Bridge in October 2022 was sentenced. The driver, Emily R. Johnson, 23, was found guilty of two counts of reckless homicide, a Class 2 felony punishable by three to seven years in prison, and two counts of aggravated use of a communication device, a Class 4 felony punishable by one to four years in prison.
Fatality crash reported in Des Moines County, Iowa State Patrol says
DES MOINES Co., Iowa (KWQC) - A fatal crash was reported in Des Moines County by the Iowa State Patrol. Thursday morning at 10:08 a.m. at 2001 Isabell Ave. in Burlington, a garbage truck was backing southbound on Isabell Ave., according to ISP’s crash report. A hearing impaired pedestrian attempted to cross the street and was struck by the garbage truck. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries.
Painting gold: Burlington Girl Scout earns highest award, creates mural for mental health
BURLINGTON, Iowa — There's no denying it; Kaylee Kramer is painted gold. The West Burlington High School senior has achieved the Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. She did it by painting a mural, filled with legendary artists, at The Capitol Theater in Burlington, Iowa.
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