Lee County News

Before the Regional Utility Service Systems can start work on its next sewer project, it must find a community wanting its services.

Democratic state Senate candidates running for the party's nomination for the District 42 seat will face off in a debate today.

A Lee County resident is sick of the dust circling her home and has taken her case to the board of supervisors.

Students from the Burlington area will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.

A soldier who was born in Maryland, served in the 1st U.S. Dragoons, and at age 50 entered the Civil War in Keokuk will be the focus of a free program.

Lee County supervisors approved more than $1.34 million in budget amendments Tuesday.

The Lee County Board of Supervisors sent good news to the Fort Madison Sports Complex Board Wednesday by way of a letter of support being sent to Vision Iowa.

After a year hiatus, McCalla returned to the championship No. 3 sportsman car to Hawkeye Downs Speedway and picked up where he left off two years ago.

State development officials say work on a proposed fertilizer plant in Lee County continues to move forward.

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As I prepare to step down from public life, it's been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Southeast Iowa.

Yet another suspected drug dealer fell into the hands of the Lee County Narcotics Task Force on Wednesday.

Two area men originally booked on misdemeanor drug offenses will be tried on more serious charges, stemming from the same incident.

Thursday Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St., will host a visit by children's author John Duggleby, who wrote "Grant Wood: Author in Overalls," at 6:30 p.m. Riverfront Farmers Market is 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Port of Burlington, 400 N. Front St., and adjacent parking lot.

A majority of the five-member Lee County Board of Supervisors wants to support the Fort Madison Sports Complex without spending county tax dollars.

Only one person showed interest in filling the mayor's seat when the council performed that task April 17, but six people will be considered tonight for a council position.

Two armed robberies a few hours apart victimized residents of a home and a convenience store late Sunday and early Monday, police said.