Elizabeth Meyer
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Fort Madison police chief to retire; last day will be May 31
Tim Sittig has been the chief of police in Fort Madison since November 2016. → Read More
When, where to see 2020 candidate Tulsi Gabbard
Gabbard, a Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, will make four stops Wednesday in southeast Iowa. → Read More
When, where to see 2020 hopeful John Hickenlooper
Hickenlooper, the former governor of Colorado and Democratic presidential candidate, will be in southeast Iowa Saturday. → Read More
4 Powdertown homeowners hit with injunctions over polluting septic systems
Since 2016, the Lee County Health Department and Iowa Department of Natural Resources have tried to work with people to replace the failed systems. → Read More
City Council moves depot project forward with approval of Amtrak contracts
The Fort Madison City Council was told to expect bid letting on the downtown depot to begin in June. → Read More
Discussion on commission appointments, five-year road plan dominates meeting
At the April 2 Lee County Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors will vote on whether to accept the latest version of the five-year road plan. → Read More
Murder suspect charged in Chew death surrenders to Chicago police
Emmanuel Spann is one of four men charged with murder in connection to the 2017 death of Demarcus Chew. → Read More
County departments advise caution on ice as more winter weather rolls in
Freezing rain started in Des Moines County Tuesday afternoon, turning into snow overnight. → Read More
Des Moines County officials sworn in for new term
The county attorney, recorder, treasurer and a member of the board of supervisors were elected Nov. 6, 2018 to a new term in office. → Read More
Wapello couple celebrates 77 years together on Christmas Day
With Kenny McChesney preparing to go to war, the young couple knew they wanted to get married first. → Read More
Lisa Schaefer to be sworn in Jan. 2 as Des Moines County attorney
Schaefer, a former assistant county attorney, was elected in an uncontested race Nov. 6. → Read More
The Turf takes shape with inflation of 79-foot-tall dome
Once completed, the 78,500 square-foot facility will house soccer and softball fields, in addition to batting and pitching cages. → Read More
Grassley: 'Respect and prestige' defined 41st president
Iowa senators reflect on the late President George H.W. Bush, who died last week at 94. → Read More
Keokuk HS lands federal grant for carpentry apprenticeship program
The Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program will give students the training they need to make a smooth transition to a full-time apprenticeship. → Read More
Temporary workers needed to erect The Turf's dome
Burlington's indoor sports facility is slated for completion in December or early January. → Read More
City commission votes down proposal for apartments at former Perkins School
A developer wants to turn the abandoned building into "high-end" apartments and sell residential lots on the property. → Read More
Snowfall hits 10 inches in Burlington; unusual for November
North of Burlington, in the Quad Cities, snow totals was a record high 13 inches. → Read More
'Blizzard conditions' possible with snowfall predicted today
Southeast Iowa and west-central Illinois could see between four and eight inches of snow accumulate Sunday. → Read More
Burlington welcomes holiday season with 'Winter Wonderland' parade
Jefferson Street was packed with area residents and guests alike in celebration of the holiday season. → Read More
City crews working to stop damaging drainage on S. Main
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be finished in the first or second week of December. → Read More