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Monday | Hawk Eye

Jon boat crash still divides community

One year ago today, the lives of several Burlington families were changed forever when four people were killed on the Mississippi River.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Hawk Eye

Landmark part of legacy

Federal, state and local dignitaries gathered on the Burlington riverfront 75 years ago today for the ground breaking of the building that w ... Brenna Norman/The Hawk Eye The Des Moines County Student Choir prepares to sing with Simon Estes last week at the Memorial Auditorium in Burlington.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Customer Interaction Solutions

Heim still not satisfied with radio performance

Nearly four months after the West Burlington Fire Department sought help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the city's public safety radio system remains unreliable, according to Fire Chief Mike Heim.

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News, Burlington, IA

Customer Interaction Solutions

Men plead guilty to Community Park beating

Two men charged with beating and robbing a 63-year-old Burlington man earlier this year at Community Park in West Burlington have entered guilty pleas to reduced charges and will be sentenced next month.

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Related Topix: Burlington, IA, West Burlington, IA

Thu May 09, 2013

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Fatal motorcycle crash near Mediapolis

The Des Moines County Sheriff's office said the pair were riding along Highway 99 when the bike went into the ditch and rolled several times.

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Hawk Eye

Motorcycle crash near Mediapolis fatal

A woman died and a man was taken by Med Force helicopter to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in critical condition foll ... The Mediapolis Fire Department and Des Moines County Sheriff's Office respond to the scene of a motorcycle accident Wednesday north of Mediapolis Road on Des Moines County 99, north of Burlington.

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Related Topix: Mediapolis, IA, Burlington, IA

Wed May 08, 2013

Hawk Eye

Officials get a ground-eye view of cleanup

The operating contractors at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant at its height were concerned with winning the Cold War.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Burlington, IA, Middletown, IA

Mon May 06, 2013

Osky News

History Comes To Life Again For 2013

The weather has been all Iowa this past week, anything but predictable. For those reasons, the opening of Nelson Pioneer Farm for the 2013 season was moved to a more predictable location, inside Bradbury Hall on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer Farm.

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Related Topix: Oskaloosa, IA

Thu May 02, 2013

Hawk Eye

Complete street coming soon

You don't often get a chance to see a bicycle parade going down Main Street. This Saturday, area kids ages 14 and younger will gussy up the ... John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye Justin Bushong, left, and Zach James of the Des Moines County Living Well committee tape new lane markings Wednesday along Main Street in front of the Burlington depot.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Pink Heals Tour returns to West Burlington

The 3rd Annual Pink Heals Tour is coming to West Burlington July 6th and 7th. The Pink Heals Tour is a group of pink fire trucks that travel the U.S. raising awareness for all types of cancer.

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Related Topix: Country, Early Bird

Sun Apr 28, 2013

Hawk Eye

Raging Mississippi River expected to remain calm

After cresting at 22.26 feet Monday, the third-highest level on record last week, the Mississippi River at Burlington is expected to drop be ... John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye Garth McKernan of Burlington keeps an eye on the Mississippi River while fishing Saturday along the downtown riverfront.

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