The West Burlington Fire Department is actively recruiting volunteer firefighters, encouraging community members to apply and serve their city.

The department’s latest campaign, titled “Is There a Fire in You?” emphasizes the importance of protecting and serving the community, while also reassuring applicants that no prior experience is necessary.

Interested individuals can obtain applications in person at West Burlington City Hall, through a direct message on the WBFD Facebook page, or by downloading the form from the city’s website at www.westburlingtoniowa.gov/jobs.

This initiative highlights the essential role of volunteer firefighters in safeguarding the community and invites those with a passion for service to step up and make a difference.

Local gardening enthusiasts are invited to a Seed Swap and DIY Greenhouse event on Saturday, March 8th, from 1 to 3 PM at the park.

Hosted by Henry County Conservation, the event offers a chance to exchange seeds, share gardening tips, and build a miniature greenhouse using a milk jug.

Both experienced and beginner gardeners are welcome. Preregistration is appreciated but not required.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for spring planting and connect with fellow gardeners.

Visit Henry county conservation’s Facebook page for more information.

ImOn Communications, a leading provider of high-speed Internet services across Iowa and beyond, is excited to announce the expansion of its 100-percent-fiber-optic network to five communities in southeast Iowa: Burlington, West Burlington, Keokuk, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant. Construction will begin this spring in Burlington and West Burlington. The three other communities will follow.

“We are thrilled to be adding Burlington, West Burlington, Keokuk, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant to our fiber family in 2025,” said ImOn President and CEO, Patrice Carroll. “This expansion will provide Iowa home and business owners with access to the fastest, most reliable type of Internet technology available today to help them thrive in this digital age. And it’s all backed by a local team that’s committed to high-quality customer service and to the community. It’s Internet by Iowans, for Iowans.”

ImOn has already begun preliminary work on network design in these cities, collaborating with city officials during the early planning phases. The ImOn team will continue to communicate with the appropriate city officials, as well as the broader community, to keep them informed of all construction plans.
Once construction is complete and service is live in each community, homes will have access to Internet speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second, and businesses will have access to Internet speeds up to 10 Gigabits per second. Both residential and business services will be powered by ImOn’s extremely reliable network.

Founded in Cedar Rapids in 2007, ImOn’s service area has grown rapidly over the last decade to include the Cedar Rapids metro, Iowa City metro, Dubuque metro, Sioux City metro, Marshalltown, and Clinton and Camanche. Burlington and West Burlington will mark ImOn’s seventh metro area with fiber Internet service.
For more information about ImOn Communications and its services, please visit www.imon.net.

About ImOn Communications:

Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, ImOn Communications is a leading broadband provider delivering ultra-high-speed, reliable Internet, TV, and phone services to residential and business customers. ImOn’s growth over the past decade is thanks to its commitment in offering the latest in high-speed broadband technology and delivering the highest level of customer service while making an impact in the communities it serves one connection at a time. For more information regarding ImOn Communications, visit www.ImOn.net.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is set to offer continuing instruction courses for commercial pesticide applicators this spring. The courses will be held at the Henry County Extension Office and are designed to provide essential training for professionals in agricultural pest control, seed treatment, ornamental and turf pest control, and certified handling.

The training schedule is as follows:

• February 12th – Ag Pest Control (1A, 1B, & 1C) – 9:00 AM | $45
• February 19th – Ag Pest Control & Seed Treatment (1A, 1B, 1C & 4) – 9:00 AM | $45
• March 5th – Ornamental and Turf Pest Control (3O, 3T, & 3OT) – 9:00 AM | $45
• March 12th – Certified Handlers (Category H) – 9:00 AM | $45

Pre-registration is required, and interested participants can register by calling 319-385-8126. More details on the courses can be found at extension.iastate.edu/psep.

These courses provide valuable instruction for commercial pesticide applicators, ensuring they remain up to date with industry regulations and best practices.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Big Hollow Boat Battle, set for Saturday, June 8, 2025, at Big Hollow Beach in Sperry, IA. This fun-filled event challenges teams to build and race cardboard boats while raising funds to support community programs.

With a $25,000 fundraising goal, teams will compete for top honors, including the Captain’s Award for most dollars raised and the People’s Choice Award for most individual donors. Will your boat sail to victory or sink in style?

Registration closes on June 1st.

Sign up HERE and join the battle