Julie Nickell

1 week ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Julie Nickell

On Saturday, Des Moines County Heritage Center Museum at 501 N. Fourth St. will present Snake Alley Days, showcasing grand, true-to-original restorations in “the Stacks.”Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also open during those hours will be the Garrett-Phelps House Museum, 521 Columbia St., next up for renovations. All Heritage Center admission fees will go towards that planned project.

1 week ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Julie Nickell

Sunday, May 25 was a big day in the lives of the 27 members of Notre Dame Catholic School's class of 2025. At the 68th commencement ceremony, the group ceased being high school students and became high school graduates. Wearing blue caps and gowns, each made his or her way inside the packed gym, in front of the beaming faces of family and friends, followed by faculty. At the ceremony, 100% of the 27 class members received diplomas; 23 have earned scholarships, and 25 have college plans.

2 weeks ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Julie Nickell

CRAPO PARK FOUNTAINBurlington’s Parks and Recreation Department announced on Facebook Thursday the recent theft of the copper water line to the fountain in Crapo Park, leaving the fountain inoperable. When the news came out, Jeff George, an insurance agent with Country Financial and realtor with Midwest Realty Group, volunteered to fix the fountain for no charge using PEX Pipe — valueless for potential thieves.

2 weeks ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Julie Nickell

Burlington will fill with excitement this weekend as some very popular local events are scheduled. The weather hopefully will cooperate. The National Weather Service as of Wednesday called for some mild, perhaps slightly chilly conditions. So, let’s take a look at some of what’s coming. FRIDAY FESTFrom 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Friday Fest will bring live music by local classic rockers Classic Reason to the Burlington riverfront at Memorial Auditorium, with free admission.

2 weeks ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Julie Nickell

Memorial Day 2025 is Monday, and services will honor the brave men and women of our military who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States. The Burlington Area Veterans Council, which is made up of all military branches, will sponsor their annual ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Memorial Auditorium, usually attended by about 150 people. Curt Daughters will give the welcome, followed by the presentation of the colors by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard, and the Pledge of Allegiance.