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The National Weather Service says minor flooding is happening on the Mississippi River at Burlington, a change from spring 2023 when the water reached 20 feet.

Lexi Myers, who suffers from a rare form of brain cancer, said she felt strong Saturday morning, about 45 minutes before Merrimack Valley High School’s graduation ceremony.She had pushed herself the day before, on Friday, rising from her wheelchair...

New flood wall in Burlington holding strong

Burlington, IA- The City of Burlington has been awarded a grant for work on Cascade Bridge. According to a news release, for the first time this decade, the Federal Highway Administration announced grants for the National Scenic Byway program. The City of Burlington was awarded $1,071,780 for work on Cascade Bridge. The City of Burlington has included the replacement of the bridge in its Capital Improvement Plan and continues to secure funding for the project. This grant award is in addition to ...

Burlington, IA- The City of Burlington has reached an innovative agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that allows investment in conservation practices on farms to improve water quality while helping it's city water treatment plant meet state water goals. According to a news release, Burlington has become Iowa's eighth community to sign such an agreement. Ames, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Muscatine, Storm Lake, Forest City, and Mason City have reached similar agreements wi...

The ordinance saw a slight change that will allow wider use of the vehicles than what was previously discussed.

Friends of the Burlington Depot worked to restore Burlingtons iconic train station. Now, Amtrak is investing $11.5M in the buildings exterior.

The $7.9 million riverfront portion of Burlingtons $21 million downtown rejuvenation project is nearing completion.

Assistant City Manager for Public Works Nick MacGregor announced Monday that Mariannette Miller-Meeks has selected the project to be included in an upcoming bill.

After weeks of negotiations, and a meeting with Case New Hollands Government Team, Billups encouraged both sides to keep working toward an agreement Monday Night