The next generation of livestock exhibitors showed off their skills during Friday night’s Bottle Bucket Calf competition at the Lee County Fair. The competition included both an interview portion and […]
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A Middletown man is facing a felony charge after the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office says he admitted to leaving the scene of a crash that seriously injured a bicyclist […]
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An Iowa licensed practical nurse (LPN) who worked at the Klein Center nursing facility in West Burlington has been disciplined by the Iowa Board of Nursing following an incident involving […]
Read more navigate_nextLockridge Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
A Lockridge man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a reported sexual abuse case. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a […]
Read more navigate_nextSearch Warrant Leads to Two Arrests in Keosauqua
Two people were arrested and two others were cited following the execution of a search warrant at a Keosauqua residence over the holiday weekend. According to the Van Buren County […]
Read more navigate_nextMore Rain Leads to Above Average Rainfall Totals in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant has received nearly 24 inches of rain so far in 2026, over 3 inches above the year-to-date average of just over 20.5 inches. June was by far the […]
Read more navigate_nextMt. Pleasant Man Arrested for Stealing Truck
A Mount Pleasant man is facing felony theft charges after a stolen work truck was recovered last week. According to court records, Integrity Builders in New London reported that a […]
Read more navigate_nextLee County Fair Swine Show Crowns 2026 Champions
Here are your Lee County Fair 2026 Swine Show results. KILJ congratulates the following exhibitors! Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt – Presley Moeller Reserve Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt – Jaren Gerdes […]
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