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BURLINGTON – The program to honor area veterans began with the traditional presentation of colors and the sound of bag pipes played by Gene Wilkerson.
As Boris Johnson confirms his intention to step down as leader of the Conservative Party, talk has already turned to who will replace him in the top job.
Memorial Day events planned in southeast Iowa, west-central Illinois Ceremonies throughout area honor fallen comrades, loved ones. The Burlington Area Veterans Council will sponsor a Memorial Day ceremony Monday. The service at 10 a.m. at Burlington's Memorial Auditorium will honor the nation's fallen heroes and recognize veterans and active-duty military. According to Des Moines County Area Veterans Council member Curt Daughters, about 100-150 people usually attend the ceremony. After the opening comments, the ceremony will kick off with a performance of the National Anthem and the Pledge ...