MOUNT PLEASANT — At approximately 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, the Mount Pleasant Fire Department responded to a report of a tractor-trailer fire on southbound U.S. Highway 218 at Exit 40. Dispatchers […]

Starting next Tuesday, July 1st, a new hands-free driving law goes into effect statewide. The goal of the law is simple: to reduce distracted driving and make Iowa’s roads safer. […]

The Fairfield Community School District is hiring! The district announced an opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join its leadership team as Director of Operations. This vital role […]

The Henry County Board of Supervisors met on Monday in a public work session to hash out the details of a proposed burn ordinance. The Supervisors hope to move toward […]

 The Burlington Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Monday evening that resulted in significant damage to a rural residence and the loss of a family pet. At approximately 6:54 […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (June 23, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report […]

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Madison Fire Department have confirmed the recovery of the body of a missing boater from a June 21 capsizing incident on the Mississippi […]

Mount Pleasant residents and visitors are invited to join in a day of fun, food, and fireworks during the community’s 4th of July Celebration at McMillan Park. The festivities, set […]