By Jason Arndt Editor Wagner Park in Burlington could see some improvements, including a new accessible restroom, under a proposal presented to the Common Council. At Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting however, some Common Council members expressed hesitation about endorsing the $169,903 contract with Scherrer Construction. City officials, who […]
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An eggs-citing event for the community
Thousands show up for annual DRIVEN Easter Egg hunt By Jason Arndt Editor Thousands of children, including some decked out in Easter Bunny attire, took over the Burlington High School gymnasium to hunt for scores of eggs during an annual event presented by the school’s DRIVEN student leadership program. The […]
A symbolic installation
City unveils fox statues at Jefferson Street Bridge By Jason Arndt Editor Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty had a vision beyond simply replacing the Jefferson Street Bridge. That vision became a reality on March 6 when officials unveiled a pair of fox statues overlooking the Fox River in the downtown area. […]
A gripping tale of mystery and romance
Burlington High School to present “Anastasia” this week By Jason Arndt Editor Mystery and romance with a twist of Russian and Parisian history serve as key components of Burlington High School’s production of “Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical,” set to take the auditorium stage this week. “Anastasia,” which premieres at […]
Community comes together for newlyweds
Burlington businesses gift wedding to couple in need By Jason Arndt Editor The Burlington businesses community recently stepped up in a big way to organize a wedding for a young couple that has endured challenging times including a cancer diagnosis and car crash. Kaleb and Ashley Watrous, graduates of Badger […]
First responders recognized for heroic, quick-thinking actions
By Jason Arndt Editor Aurora Health Care recently recognized two first responders from the City of Burlington Fire Department for their heroic and quick-thinking assessment of a patient who experienced a stroke during a call in December. Nicholas Johannesen and Kyle Oldenburg received Brain Saver Awards from Aurora Health Care […]
Experience Burlington to sponsor Mayoral debate
Free event will be held March 4 at Veterans Terrace By Jason Arndt Editor City of Burlington residents will have a chance to meet two candidates seeking the mayoral post during a debate next week. The debate, which is being sponsored by Experience Burlington, will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. […]
PD launches new citizens service website
City officials tout transparency, ease of access for residents By Jason Arndt Editor The City of Burlington Police Department recently launched a citizen services website designed to enhance community engagement and improve transparency for residents. According to Police Chief Brian Zmudzinski, the new citizen services website is an initiative he […]
Catholic Central to showcase “Spitfire Grill” this weekend
By Jason Arndt Editor Audience members will likely chuckle and shed tears while experiencing a country folk tempo of music during Catholic Central High School’s musical production of “Spitfire Grill,” which is set to premier on Thursday with showtimes through the weekend. “Spitfire Grill,” an American musical authored by James […]
Area student going to Washington
Burlington High School’s Tiedt wins state VFW contest By Jason Arndt Editor Sophomore Porter Tiedt recently became the first Burlington High School student in history to win the state competition for the “Voice of Democracy” Audio-Essay program presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Tiedt, one of just 53 national […]