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Trial date set for 25-year-old accused of stealing bottles
Dodge, 25, will go to trial for third-degree burglary as a habitual offender, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia Feb.
Fleming, Davidson, Reed win council seats
In the city election, voters sent two councilmen packing while giving two challengers the opportunity to serve for the next four years.
Program returns to roots of rock 'n' roll in Iowa
By Bobby Wilson Seniors and some not-yet seniors in the area will want to be at the Burlington Public Library Friday morning for a "Specifically for Seniors" program that should have them recalling their teen years, and the music, styles and hangouts that were so much a part of their youth.
Criminal record cited for 5-year sentence
Marshall did exactly that in April after District Court Judge John Linn said he was not willing to "abide by the terms of the plea agreement" because of Marshall's criminal history.
Feds say H1N1 flu vaccine is catching up to demand
A senior adviser to President Barack Obama says the government will catch up to the demand for H1N1 flu vaccine within a week.
Des Moines County Democrats name new leadership
After many local battles, the party won the majority in the U.S. House and Senate in 2006.
Task force finds local support for M.P. facility. MOUNT PLEASANT -- At the beginning of a meeting where a legislative task force was to hear public comments on the merits of the local mental health institute, 53 people had signed up to speak.
Accused burglar booked into jail
Johnathan Russell Barnett, 19, who is charged with second-degree burglary, was booked into the Des Moines County jail for the failure to appear warrant, along with an additional charge of absent from custody.
Murder charge sought against Burlington man in death of ex-wife
DENNIS RICHARDS IS CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER AND SECOND-DEGREE ARSON IN THE DEATH OF CYD RICHARDS LAST JANUARY.
John Gaines/The Hawk Eye West Burlington firefighters battle the fire Monday at Kenny Dix's home, 3257 Rock Springs Road, in rural Des Moines County south of Burlington.
Gay couples reflect on six months of same-sex marriage
Burlington couple Terry and Sheri Callahan live a relatively simple life, just like their parents before them.
Des Moines County groups noted at Iowa tourism 2009 conference
Two Des Moines County entities were honored Thursday by The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation during the 2009 Iowa Tourism Conference in Tama Thursday.
The Dubuque City Council is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Mississippi River Partnership Council.
Trial set for woman charged in Iowa sex case
A 19-year-old woman from southeast Iowa accused of having sex with two boys will go on trial early next year.
Limited availability forces flu shot priority lists
John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye Sixteen-month-old Natalie Wibbell of Dallas City, Ill., under the watchful eyes of her parents, John and Tiffany, gets a shot from Peggy Moreland of Lomax, Ill., the Lee County Health Department's Maternal Child Health coordinator, Wednesday during a H1N1 vaccination clinic offered by the Lee County Health Department at ...
Accused casino robber asks for lower bail
He is asking a judge to possibly review the conditions of his release, perhaps lower his bond or release him under the supervision of probation officials without posting any money -- pretrial release.
Can charge gets habitual offender tag
Des Moines County prosecutors used Jesse Joseph Dodge's past felony convictions as basis for charging him with third-degree burglary as a habitual offender late last week.
County absentee ballots available
Absentee ballots are now available for municipal elections set for Nov. 3 in Des Moines County.
West Burlington school closes after flu outbreak
Concern over a flu bug with H1N1 symptoms forced West Burlington Elementary School to cancel classes on Friday.
Copeland defends massage policy
Since August, some county employees have had the option of paying for chair massages offered at the county board's meeting room at the downtown Burlington courthouse.
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