West Burlington News

A Chocolate Delight Cake made by Luke Adams, 15, sits on a table at the eighth annual Grade A Plus Death by Chocolate event Saturday at The Drake in Burlington.

Xianne McChesney, 8, of Burlington, a Brownie with Girl Scout Troop 9180 in West Burlington, was top seller in the 38-county Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois in 2011, when she sold 2,377 boxes of Girl Scout cookies.

A Keokuk man police said wore a red and purple wig, facial makeup and women's clothing and complained motorists did not stop to help him when he ran out of gas, will face serious drug charges.

Rep. Tom Sands and his fellow lawmakers are learning just how difficult tax reform is.

Alcoholics Anonymous - local chapters are: * Burlington: Meetings are at noon Monday through Saturday; at 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday through Sunday.

West Burlington School District officials have been looking into the idea of incorporating laptop computers in the classroom for students and teachers.

Brenna Norman/The Hawk Eye Carl Miller listens to his wife, Pauline, as the couple enjoys coffee with guests Monday at home in West Burlington.

John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye Kevin Hetrick, owner of Big River Garage Doors, stands Tuesday outside his garage in Gladstone, Ill.

LUKE, Brianna Summer, daughter of Christine Ladd and JC Luke of Fort Madison was born Jan.

The ultimate volunteer, "Mr. Burlington," received the top honor Friday evening at the Greater Burlington Partnership Annual Dinner at the Comfort Suites Conference Center in Burlington.

Citizen support from two area communities is needed for a chance to become a Blue Zone.

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John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye Work continues Friday Jan. 20, 2012 at the new Klein Center at the Great River Medical Campus in West Burlington.

Alcoholics Anonymous - local chapters are: * Burlington: Meetings are at noon Monday through Saturday; at 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday through Sunday.

Bradley Barnett of Boy Scout Troop 214, West Burlington, has advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout.

Asbury United Methodist Church, 2128 S. Main St., will hear the Rev. Jerry Rigdon's sermon, "Who Is In Charge," during the 9:45 a.m. service Sunday.

John Lovretta/The Hawk Eye From left, Hope Juvinall, 9; Jaden Reed, 9; and Makayla Van Order, 9, all fourth-graders at Blackhawk Elementary School, enjoy the music of the John Jorgenson Quintet while the group gives a free concert for area school children Thursday at Memorial Auditorium .

Matt Ryerson/The Hawk Eye Richard Hillgartner of West Burlington looks through boxes of frames at last year's Art & Artifacts Sale at the Art Center in downtown Burlington.

Des Moines County Supervisors came to Tuesday's regular board meeting ready to reject a request from Great River Medical Center to issue bonds on its behalf totaling $60 million.

Patrick Bernard Lewis was described by his aunt as a troubled young man, but someone who had potential for success with the help of the people who love him.