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Burlington council set to approve Cascade Bridge plan

Roads and transit

The Burlington City Council is set to approve a mitigation plan tied to historic preservation of Cascade Bridge.

Des Moines County Iowa DeskSep 30, 2026

News · Iowa

Burlington man pleads guilty in fatal 2024 shooting

Police, fire and courts

A Burlington man pleaded guilty in a 2024 shooting that killed one person and injured another.

Des Moines County Iowa DeskSep 21, 2026