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Local purchase of backhoe, pool repairs lead WB city council discussions Wednesday

1 day ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Tracey Lamm

After having it pulled from the consent agenda and then some deliberation, the West Burlington City Council voted to purchase a John Deere Backhoe from Martin Equipment for $111,681. Councilor John Johnson wanted the council to reconsider the purchase because the runner-up, a J.I. Case Backhoe for $112,500, is made locally and the backhoe manufacturer may close its doors in 2026. “I feel it’s wrong not to help them out,” Johnson said.
Are you in the same boat as me this Father’s Day?

1 day ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Danny Tyree

Some would say that I’m in a “sweet spot” this Father’s Day. Others would deem it a “bittersweet spot.”I’m in that transitional phase wherein I am not yet a father-in-law or a grandfather, but I have watched my youngest (only) child transform from a bright-eyed kindergartner into a burning-the-midnight-oil young adult.
Meet Caleb Larson, the Daily Democrat Athlete of the Week

2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Doug Brenneman

Last week, the Central Lee High School boys golf team went to the Class 2A state tournament for the first time since 2018. Hawks coach Mike Ungerer has taken four teams and three individual boys and six individual girls to the state tournament since 1985, his first year as coach. One of those players that went on this year’s team was junior Caleb Larson, the Daily Democrat Athlete of the Week. Larson was one of six very gifted golfers for the Hawks.
Contestants sought for Little Miss Rodeo and All Around Cowboy

2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

Contestants are being sought for the annual Little Miss Rodeo and All Around Cowboy Contest. This year’s event is to be held on Monday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-State Rodeo Arena. Contest is open to children ages 5-7. Contestants must be age 5 by Aug. 1 and no older than age 7 at the time of the contest. Registration has changed from previous years. Online Registration is now available at tristaterodeo.org under the “Rodeo Events” tab.
Pate praises new election laws

2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is celebrating the passage and signing of two important election-related bills. Gov. Kim Reynolds officially signed Iowa House Files 928 and 954 into law on June 2. Iowa House File 928 reinforces and standardizes Iowa’s recount procedures and requires uniformity across recount methods – recounts must now be conducted in all precincts in a race and by using the same recount methods.
Baby girl declared Safe Haven in May

2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

DES MOINES —Through the Safe Haven law, a baby girl, born May 23, is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined. This brings the overall total to 77 infants since the law went into effect more than two decades ago, and the third infant in 2025. Iowa’s Safe Haven Act is an option for parents in crisis who determine they cannot care for an infant up to 90 days old.
New unemployment system now live on Iowaworks.gov

2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

DES MOINES — Iowa’s new unemployment system is now live on iowaworks.gov, creating for the first time one centralized location for filing a claim, participating in reemployment activities, and ultimately finding new employment. In addition to the job and recruitment tools that were previously available, claimants and employers can now use iowaworks.gov for all actions within the unemployment process.
Locals arrested on drug charges

2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk man on felony drug charges. David Alan Londrie, age 62, of Keokuk is charged with: Possession of more than 5 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, a class B felony; and Iowa drug tax stamp violation, a class D felony. The charges came after a traffic stop conducted by the Keokuk Police Department. David Londrie was taken into custody for an outstanding arrest warrant.
Weekend

2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

TONIGHTDowntown Summer Market Thursday, June 5, 3-8 p.m. Free. Enjoy vendors, music, food trucks and more. Fort Madison Area Art Association hosts an opening reception for the June exhibition featuring art by Nikki Ponce 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Tenderloins and French fries will be served 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 5 at the Fort Madison Eagles Club. Play Texas Hold ‘em 6-9 p.m. at the Eagles. Thursday, June 5. BURLINGTON JAZZ Festival Public Forum is 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Night Cap Listening Lounge.
Loras College announces spring 2025 Dean's List

2 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

DUBUQUE — Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2025 spring semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Local students include: Alex Sandoval, Donnellson and Jackson Hutcheson, Burlington.