The Burlington Police Department is seeking individuals who want to become part of their team and family. If you are looking for a rewarding career with great pay, great benefits, and a great retirement with a team and family atmosphere, they are looking for you.

They have a lot to offer including working 14-15 days per month without taking a single vacation day. The ability to take 7 continuous days off using only one vacation day 10 months out of the year, every other weekend off, and many specialized units to become a part of.

Application deadline is Friday, September 29th at 5pm.

Visit https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Burlington-IA…/2492/

for more information and to apply.

Mapleleaf Athletic Complex was full of excitement for many reasons. The crisp fall air wasn’t the only thing to enjoy, as the seniors defeated the juniors during powderpuff girl’s football. This is a long-standing tradition that has seen winners throughout the year hoist their hands in the air in victory, while the losers hang their heads low.

For the first time since the completion of the concrete parking lot at Mapleleaf, high school students were able to participate in the best part of boom night. Teenagers watched in awe as an effigy was burned in front of their eyes. When it comes to school spirit, few do it better than Mt. Pleasant.

The Homecoming football game is this evening, with the high school gym being transformed into a dance floor tomorrow night. It is a special night for many, but few will enjoy it as much as the court, who will be crowned that evening.

Your Mt. Pleasant 2023 Homecoming Queen is Josie Gilmore who will be joined arm-in-arm by the 2023 Homecoming King Payson Coleman.  Also in the court are Emma Starr and Phoenix Watson, Andi Scott and Ben Newton, Courtney Raub and Logan Borders, and Bailey Jalas and Carson Andreason. A huge congratulations must be given to the royalty, and a huge thank you to Lomont Molding for sponsoring this coverage.

Henry County Health Center Foundation is raising funds to protect their EMTs and Paramedics. Enhanced Multi-Threat Safety Vests are needed for those whose lives are put in danger everytime they respond to a call.

Mark Hempen, HCHC Foundation Director, believes these vests are vital to the overall safety and success of a mission. “Each time an EMT or Paramedic responds to an emergency, they are exposing themselves to an unknown situation.  While trying to provide lifesaving support, they could be putting their own lives in danger.  Not only by weapons, but by physical violence as well. We want them to be able to do their work without hesitation, so it has become important to provide as much protection as possible for the safety of the team.”

St. Alphonsus Church in Mt. Pleasant will host a special fundraising lunch in Manning Hall on Saturday, October 14^th, at 1pm. Tickets are $25 each and all proceeds go towards the purchase of the vests.

Each Level IIIA+ rated vest costs $750 and are bullet, strike, slash, stab, taser and special threat resistant.  Twenty-four vests total are needed to protect the team.

Reservations for the lunch are due Monday, October 2^nd.  To reserve your seat or to make a donation to the project, please notify the HCHC Foundation office at 319-385-6541 or email MHempen@greatriverhealth.org.

The Henry County Road Department has announced road construction work for Thursday and Friday this week on 170^th St. Work will include one lane closure between Hwy 218 and Kentucky Avenue with flaggers. Please use caution if driving in this area.

Questions may be answered by calling 319 385-0762.

The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 10 cents, averaging $3.82 across Iowa according to AAA.

Crude Oil Summary

• The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.12 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $91.10.
• Brent crude oil rose $1.53 and is currently priced at $93.78.
• One year ago, WTI crude sold for $84.45 and Brent crude was at $89.62.

Motor Fuels

• As of Wednesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.82 across Iowa according to AAA.
  • Prices fell 10 cents from last week’s price and are up 27 cents from a year ago.
  • The national average on Wednesday was $3.88, up 3 cents from last week’s price.
• Retail diesel prices in Iowa rose 6 cents this week with a statewide average of $4.33.
  • One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.79 in Iowa.
  • The current Iowa diesel price is 26 cents less than the national average of $4.59.
• Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
• The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.61 for U87-E10, $3.07 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $3.46 for ULSD#2, $3.97 for ULSD#1, and $2.53 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Heating Fuels

• Propane prices fell 27 cents with a statewide average of $1.50 per gallon.
• Home heating oil prices rose 37 cents, with a statewide average of $3.86 per gallon.
• Natural gas prices fell 1 cent at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.75/MMbtu

Tips for saving energy on the road or at home are available at energy.gov and fueleconomy.gov.

An Owner and employee at a massage parlor in Burlington have been arrested following a sting operation, according to the Burlington Police Department.

On June 30^th, 2023, an investigation was conducted by detectives with the Burlington Police Department into the business “J Massage” located at 3220 Division Street. This was due to complaints received over the last couple of years in reference to sexual acts happening for an extra tip.

On July 12^th, 2023, after conducting visual surveillance on the business, detectives pulled trash out of the trash can belonging to J Massage. They soon found a small sack containing numerous paper towels and tissues. After examination, it was found these tested positive for seminal fluid.

During the investigation, detectives learned the owner of J Massage was James Dixon.

On September 20^th, 2023, an Undercover Police Officer was sent into the business for a massage. The undercover officer was then offered manual copulation form Yuna Song, a female, in the form of a hand gesture. The officer asked Song what she meant, and she clarified that she was offering a sex act for $60. The undercover officer declined the act.

At 2:00pm on the same day, detectives executed a search warrant at J Massage. Song and Dixon were then brought to the Burlington Police Department for an interview.

Dixon admitted that he is aware Asian massage parlors are known for giving sexual “favors”. He also admitted that he has been to parlors like that in the past, and that he has received massages from Song.

The profits from the massage parlor were brought up, with Dixon telling detectives that he receives half of the money to pay the bills. Song keeps the other half, as well as any tip money.

James Dixon, 71, was charged with Pandering, a class D felony.

Yuna Song, 68, was charged with Prostitution, an aggravated misdemeanor.

Burlington Police detectives were assisted in the investigation by the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force, Henry County Sheriff’s Office, and Department of Homeland Security Investigators.