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Warner Engineering Asssociates, Inc., the general contractor for the North Iris Street reconstruction project estimates that it will be at least another week until North Iris Street will be open from Washington Street to Winfield Avenue.Last Friday, the street was opened to the south side of 235th Street, which allows Alaniz and CECO employees access to their parking lots from Iris Street.The Burlington ...

By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant NewsIt is said Christmas is a season of reflection and hope coupled with a look ahead.During the Dec. 23 Mt. Pleasant City Council meeting, Mayor Steve Brimhall did provide a look into the future ? from the financial end.Brimhall noted that the taxable valuation of property within the city limits will be dropping by about a million dollars. ?That makes the sales tax (local ...

A Henry County inmate started Christmas Day with a fight.According to a press release, Henry County inmate Cody Bailey initiated a fight with another inmate in the jail at approximately 1 a.m. on Dec. 25.The inmates were separated and no injuries were reported.Bailey has since been charged with a simple misdemeanor assault.A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until ...

Iowa Wesleyan College is launching two new online bachelor?s degree completion programs in Business Administration and Human Services.Students can now complete three degree programs entirely online through Iowa Wesleyan.Offered through the Adult and Graduate Studies program, these programs now accompany Wesleyan?s RN-to-BSN online program as the institution broadens access to adult learners throughout the ...

WASHINGTON ? Fairfield ran into a fifth-ranked Williamsburg squad strong in all the right places and saw its dual season quickly put to an end Tuesday night in Washington.Williamsburg entered the Class 2A regional dual competition with a 20-2 record and downed Fairfield by a scored of 46-17. The Red Raiders went on to dismantle Davis County 47-21 to qualify for the state dual tournament. Davis County got past Solon

The Fairfield girls? basketball team?s regular season stretch run that features three home games this week is still looking to get off the ground following a loss to Chariton Tuesday night.The Trojans (5-12) were plagued by another slow start as Chariton (6-11) jumped out to a 10-0 lead early and continued on its way to a 62-35 victory.2010 Class 3A state high jump champ Tanna Seuferer was too much for Fairfield to

Pekin 55, Lone Tree 47PACKWOOD ? One night after scoring a school-record 45 points, Pekin?s Trey Sathoff had another big game to lead the Panthers to a 55-47 victory over Lone Tree (11-8, 9-8 SEISC north) Tuesday night.Sathoff scored 28 points to go along with 18 rebounds as Pekin (13-5, 11-5) broke a 36-36 tie entering the fourth quarter with its biggest effort of the night ? a 19-point fourth quarter.The

Van Buren 44, Harmony 29FARMINGTON ? Van Buren continued its run through the SEISC south with a 44-29 victory over Harmony (6-12, 4-11 SEISC south) Saturday to set up tonight?s showdown with West Burlington.The makeup game at West Burlington can give the Warriors (18-1, 14-1) an outright conference title while a loss will end the season with a first-place tie.Makenzie Zeitler had 10 points, seven rebounds and five