There is now an update for the missing teenager alert in Burlington. An Amber Alert was published on Thursday, July 27th in the evening for Caydence Roberts, a 14-year old girl. She has been found alive in Burlington The Amber Alert has been canceled, and the facts and circumstances surrounding this Amber Alert are still under investigation. No further information will be released at this time. The Burlington Police Department would like to thank the public for assistance in this matter.
Joni Ernst to Speak in Mount Pleasant
On Friday, August 4, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host a town hall meeting in Henry County. Senator Ernst looks forward to hearing from constituents in the area about the issues most important to them. This town hall meeting is open to the public.
Friday, August 4, 2023
Henry County Town Hall Meeting
7:30 AM CT
Access Energy
1800 West Washington Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Aksarben Stock Show Application
Washington County youth interested in exhibiting at Ak-Sar-Ben September 21-24, in Grand Island, Nebraska need to be aware of the upcoming entry deadline.
Entry must be completed online by the exhibitors with fees paid online between August 1 and September 1 midnight. All forms, rule books, and information are available on the web at https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/
There will be a livestock judging contest as well as an honor show fitting demonstration.
“The Honor Show Fitting Demonstrations allows exhibitors to learn, first hand, from renowned professionals in their species field. This open to anyone in attendance at the Aksarben Stock Show!
The Honor Show Fitting Challenge encourages youth teams to showcase their ability to fit beef in a competitive format. Each team pays an entry fee and competes for prizes.”
Cynthia Wilson
Cynthia Diane Gaylord Wilson, 64, of New London, died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington.
She was born December 3, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant to Donald Lee and Judith Ann Miller Gaylord. Cindy was a 1978 graduate of New London High School and attended two years of college classes, receiving her Associates Degree. She married Jeffrey Allen Wilson in Burlington and they later divorced.
Cindy worked as an LPN at Great River Klein Unit in West Burlington. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, was an avid card sender, and loved to read. She was a member of the Flint Hills Church of Nazarene in Burlington for many years and served on the town council in Middletown.
Cindy is survived by her mother of New London; son Michael Allen Wilson of Burlington; daughter Rachael Lea Wilson of Holt, MO; grandson Caleb Allen Wilson; step-grandchildren Serenity and Maddy; sister Kimberly (Rollie) Fedler of West Point; brothers Nathaniel (Teresa) Gaylord of Gardner, KS and Steven (Angela) Gaylord of Florida; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, father, and twin grandsons Michael and Steven.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 31, 2023 at Elliott Chapel, New London. Reverend Ronald Jewett will officiate. According to her wishes, cremation will follow the service and private family burial will be in Blakeway Cemetery, rural Danville. Visitation will begin after 9:00 AM on Monday, July 31 at Elliott Chapel with the family greeting friends from 10:00 AM until time of the service. A memorial has been established to Flint Hills Church of Nazarene.
Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com
Move Over or Slow Down – It’s the Law!
Move over or slow down. Certainly you’ve heard these words before, and there’s a reason for that.
You can help save lives by following two very simple rules on the road. First, Iowa Code section 321.323A requires motorists to change lanes or slow down when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle that has flashing lights activated, a stationary tow, recovery, maintenance, construction, solid waste, or recycling collection vehicle that has flashing lights activated, and even any stationary motor vehicle that is displaying its emergency signal lamps, such as standard hazard lights. This includes passenger vehicles.
The second rule is covered under section 321.324 of the Iowa code and requires drivers to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles displaying flashing light or giving an audible signal. Move over to the right, stop, and continue to wait until the vehicle has passed. This article has even been shifted to the right to make room for the sign.
Failure to follow these simple rules can result in a ticket and a loss of license. Signs are posted statewide to ensure no driver can miss the message. Move over or slow down. It’s the law.
https://iowadot.gov/rules
*Remember: Move to the left for stopped vehicles on the right. Yield the right of way to emergency vehicles that are driving on the left.*
Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Approaching in August
The Iowa Annual Sales Tax Holiday will take place on August 4th and 5th. While shopping during that Friday and Saturday, expect your bill to be a bit cheaper than usual as there is a break in the sales tax.
With back to school shopping, this is the perfect time to buy those much needed items and save money while doing so.
If you’d rather shop from the comfort of your home, the tax break is in effect for that too. Just make sure all items ordered online and paid for during this exemption period.
All clothing and footwear under $100 for a single unit qualify for this exemption.
In general, select clothing and footwear are tax exempt, meaning no state sales tax will be collected, but there are restrictions. According to tax.iowa.gov, clothing is defined as “any article of wearing apparel and typical footwear intended to be worn on or about the human body.” Visit the Sales Tax Holiday page for full details.
Kim Reynolds “Fair-Side Chats” Schedule at Iowa State Fair
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Burlington House Fire
At 3:37 AM Thursday, July 27th, 2023, the Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 1305 Corse St. in Burlington, IA. Burlington firefighters arrived at 3:43 AM to find a fully engulfed detached garage fire. The two vehicles adjacent to the garage also sustained damage from the fire.
Eleven initial Burlington firefighters responded to the call. A box alarm was struck, which resulted in calling in 10 off-duty Burlington Firefighters. West Burlington Fire Department responded with automatic aid. Alliant Gas and Energy and the Burlington Police Department assisted on the scene.
The garage is owned by Donald and Donna Charles and is considered a total loss. The property and its contents are insured.
The fire has been ruled undetermined and not considered suspicious.
No injuries were reported, and firefighters cleared the scene at 5:20 AM.