Burlington News

After William Rekemeyer finished second in the Juniors 15+ event Saturday morning, he admitted there was another race he was looking forward to later in the day.

A building can be a living, breathing entity because of the activity within its walls.

Kurt Schauwecker used a strong showing in the 2011 Category 5/Citizens race to move up the racing ladder.

Luke Blunk went to Jamaica two years ago knowing was going to propose to his girlfriend.

Three grief-support programs have been scheduled next week to help those affected by the May 20 boating accident on the Mississippi River.

Jamie Allen Duerre has confessed his sins to his pastor. However, the 35-year-old Burlington man, who was fired from being the youth pastor at First Assembly of God Church, still has to face legal consequences for his alleged actions.

John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye Burlington's Shawn Mears is all smiles after winning the Snake Alley Criterium's Cat 5 and Citizens Mediapolis to Burlington Road Race, Friday May 25, 2012 along Main Street in downtown Burlington.

After a second closed session Monday night, the Burlington School Board voted to suspended a teacher for 70 working days without pay, effective immediately.

It was a short ride, but the passengers aboard the Burlington Trailways tour bus got to travel in style Thursday afternoon.

BURLINGTON, Iowa — The late-night boat crash that killed four people along the Mississippi River over the weekend involved two small fishing boats that were shuttling partiers to shore in southeast Iowa, authorities said Monday.

Burlington may have budget problems, but the city's Public Works Department has found the biggest bang for its buck.

High winds turned what started out as a Dumpster fire into a fully engulfed structure blaze, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to a West Burlington motorcycle dealership Thursday morning.

When the renovated Capitol Theater throws open its doors next week, it won't be the biggest performing arts venue in Burlington.

Cases involving a Burlington woman and an Exline man, who both were implicated in an incident where they led police in a high-speed pursuit while throwing meth-making materials outside the vehicle, may have two different endings.

Lamar Lee Harris added a few more charges to his name when he allegedly ran from a police officer, who attempted to arrest him for outstanding drug warrants.

Stephen Engberg has enjoyed every minute of his 15 years on the Mount Pleasant City Council.

Before sitting down with his traveler's mug at Digger's Rest, Ben Diewold stopped by another table where three women were chatting over coffee.

Brenna Norman/The Hawk Eye Father Bruce DeRammelaere blesses the area where a new playground will be built during the groundbreaking ceremony at Notre Dame Elementary School Tuesday May 22, 2012 in Burlington.

For nearly a quarter of a century, many Burlington residents have kicked off their Memorial Day weekend with delicious, fluffy pancakes served at the Port of Burlington.

More than 700 cyclists and over 2,000 spectators will crowd into Burlington for the 30th annual Snake Alley Criterium this weekend, making it one of the biggest bicycle races in the country.