Maharishi International University in Fairfield has announced plans to close Utopia Park, a long-standing trailer park on the north edge of town. University officials say the trailers—built in 1983 for […]
Read more navigate_nextBlakesburg Man Suspected in Utah Triple Homicide Arrested in Colorado
A southeast Iowa man is in custody following a multi-state investigation into the deaths of three women in southern Utah. Authorities say 22-year-old Ivan Miller of Blakesburg, Iowa, was arrested […]
Read more navigate_nextMount Pleasant Man Charged After Allegedly Forcing Entry and Stealing Truck
A Mount Pleasant man is facing multiple charges after police say he forced his way into a woman’s apartment and stole her truck. Donald Biggs, 52, of Mount Pleasant, has […]
Read more navigate_nextBurlington Outdoor Warning Sirens Temporarily Out of Service
The City of Burlington’s outdoor warning siren system is currently out of service due to a failure of a critical piece of equipment. According to a press release from Des […]
Read more navigate_nextJury Selection Begins in Trial of Iowa State Penitentiary Inmate Charged with Killing Fellow Prisoner
Jury selection began Tuesday in Lee County for the murder trial of an inmate accused of killing another prisoner at the Iowa State Penitentiary in December 2024. Anthony Michael Koehlhoeffer, […]
Read more navigate_nextState Cites Burlington Care Facility for Misusing Residents’ Funds
A state-licensed care facility for people with disabilities has been cited for improperly using residents’ personal money to buy furniture and supplies for the home. According to the Iowa Department […]
Read more navigate_nextHenry County Supervisors Receive Department Updates, Acknowledge Public Health Director Resignation
The Henry County Board of Supervisors heard several department updates and addressed routine county business during their meeting Thursday morning at the courthouse in Mount Pleasant. During department head reports, […]
Read more navigate_nextRed Cross Urges Smoke Alarm Checks as Clocks Spring Forward
DES MOINES, IOWA, MARCH 5, 2026 — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn […]
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