Michaele Niehaus
The Hawk Eye
Burlington, IA, United States
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Burlington City Council considers use of speed enforcement cameras in school zones
Ongoing complaints of speeding in school zones prompted city officials to consider speed cameras in school zones. → Read More
'Coolest place in town': Ice skating rink will come to Burlington's Memorial Auditorium this winter
An acrylic ice skating rink is on track to arrive in Burlington this winter. Here's what we know. → Read More
Meet the candidates for Iowa House District 99
Incumbent Rep. Dennis Cohoon and challenger Matthew Rinker weigh in on the issues ahead of Election Day in the race for Iowa House District 99. → Read More
Developer seeks tax rebates for $2M retail building in Burlington
A Burlington developer has plans to build a strip mall to the east of the former Wal-Mart building, but says he'll need a TIF agreement to do it. → Read More
Des Moines County Auditor Terri Johnson to retire Dec. 30 with 2 years left in her term
After nearly 29 years with the county, Des Moines County Auditor Terri Johnson will retire at the end of the year. → Read More
'This hidden gem': Greater Burlington leaders want to see more hotel, housing developments
Burlington and West Burlington leaders shared opportunities for growth and quality of life improvements in their respective cities. → Read More
Great River Health President and CEO Matt Wenzel resigns
Matt Wenzel, who took over the leadership role of the West Burlington-based health system in 2018, tendered his resignation Friday. → Read More
Here's what the Burlington Public Library is doing this month to help voters register
Do you have questions about when and how to vote? The Burlington Public Library has you covered. → Read More
Des Moines County supervisor Tom Broeker challenged by Democrat Sandy Dockendorff for seat
Des Moines County voters will choose between Tom Broeker, a Republican incumbent on the board of supervisors, and challenger Sandy Dockendorff, a Democrat. → Read More
Dankwardt Park Pool has opened for the summer with discounted season passes. Here's what to know.
To make up for the shortened season, season pass prices have been lowered. Family passes for up to five people are available for $100, a $50 discount; child passes are available for $50, a $25 discount; and adult passes are available for $60, which is $30 less than the normal cost. → Read More
'A wasted trip': United Auto Workers and Case New Holland walk away after one day of negotiations
The parties abandoned talks after another proposal by the company that, aside from a half-percent wage increase, was unchanged from the previous offer. → Read More
Police identify victim in West Burlington pool shooting and continue to search for suspect; counselor available to public
Here's the latest on the shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in the parking lot of West Burlington Swimming Pool. → Read More
Be it a car, tractor, airplane or semi, Porters Mobile Detailing makes it look 'like new'
There's nothing with wheels that Jerad Porter can't make look like new. Here's how fatherhood inspired him to take a risk that resulted in a full-time business. → Read More
How Iowa ag secretary hopeful John Norwood has a plan to make Iowa the Silicon Valley of ag with sustainability in mind
Norwood's vision for Iowa's agricultural scene is one of diversification, conservation, education and farm parks. → Read More
'Too many mushrooms for two guys to pick': Nearly 200 pounds of morels found in southeast Iowa
Jimmy Johnson and Rusty Gates had such luck Saturday that they needed help hauling the morels home. Here's their advice for a good morel hunt. → Read More
Alliant Energy's Burlington power station goes greener with elimination of coal
The elimination of coal will allow flexibility in the plant's operations in the future, as well as minimal investment and cost savings for customers. → Read More
'I don't usually have good luck': West Burlington man credits 'mistake' for $1M Mega Millions ticket
An prep chef from West Burlington, Iowa, asked for five Mega Million tickets. He thinks a clerk's mistake helped him get a million dollar ticket. → Read More
Ernst touts bill aimed at helping women-owned small businesses during tour of Pilot Grove company
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is sponsoring a bill aimed at removing barriers to government contracts for women-owned small businesses. → Read More
Burlington's behind-the-scenes community man, Mac Coffin, dies at 71
A behind-the-scenes community man and the longtime owner of Frank Millard and Co. who knew how to throw a party, Coffin put Burlington on the national stage during his tenure as vice president of entertainment for Burlington Steamboat Days, bringing world-class stars to the riverfront each June. → Read More
Burlington Memorial Auditorium transforms into riverside rodeo venue ahead of SnowBull
Here's how the Burlington Memorial Auditorium is prepared to accommodate 2,000-pound guests this week. → Read More