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NewsSportsEntertainmentLifestyleOpinionUSA TODAYObituariesE-EditionLegals Burlington property owners will see a levy rate decrease, but rollback changes will mean higher taxes for residents Changes in how DesCom will be funded in Fiscal Year 2022 mean lower rates, but rollbacks will mean an increase in taxable valuation. The Hawk Eye Burlington residents would see a decrease in their combined city-county tax bill if not for those pesky rollbacks. Thanks to a change in rollback rates, which are set by the state, residents will see their taxes increase. The Burlington City Council on Monday ...

Jordan's Way raises $10,700 for Des Moines County Humane Society The Hawk Eye Kandi Hillyer was shivering Tuesday night after she got hit with ice water outside the Des Moines County Humane Society. Her staff "nailed me with about eight buckets. I was completely drenched. It was not warm whatsoever. I think they have been wanting to do that for years," the shelter director laughed. The experience was "totally worth it," Hillyer said. "It was an amazing night." The event marked the shelter's Facebook live fundraiser with nationally-known charity founder Kris Rotonda raising more than $10...

The Hawk Eye The developer of the former Burlington Police Department building at 201 N. Third St. has asked the city for partial payment of the building's demolition costs. Merge Urban Development Group, a development company with offices in Cedar Falls and Wisconsin, asked that the city pay one-third of the previous agreement amount to the company before demolition in recognition of the work the company already has done to the building. "(If approved,) this would amend the terms of agreement to Merge," interim city manager Jim Ferneau said Monday during the city council's work session. The ...

DMCHS to host national fundraising tour The Hawk Eye Des Moines County Humane Society Animal Shelter will be the site of pies to the face, a "doggy jail," dancing, and other fun and games Tuesday at a fundraiser for the shelter.  Social media personality Kris Rotonda will bring his high-energy antics to the shelter to raise funds and inspire people to adopt pets.  The Burlington stop is part of his 50-state goal to visit 300 animal shelters and raise awareness of animal and shelter needs. During his tour, Rotonda goes live on Facebook for four hours at each shelter to raise donations to ben...

Burlington hopeful scenic byway designation will help city Follow Us Question of the Day By JULIE PEITZ NICKELL and LAIGHA ANDERSON - Associated Press - Saturday, March 6, 2021 BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - Iowa’s Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway that runs through Burlington, has earned a new distinction by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration. On Feb. 16, the road, along with 14 other scenic byways, received the designation of All-American Road, the first such ...