After six months of impassioned debate, planners in Spring Prairie have recommended approval a controversial gravel pit.
So what happens now?
That process and who gets final say on the proposal are answered in stories that appear on the front page of this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press.
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Here’s a look at some of the other stories in this week’s edition of the Standard Press:
- WENDY’S ACCUSED OF VIOLATING LABOR RULES: Federal of cials have accused the Wendy’s restaurant in Burlington of violating child labor laws as part of a nine-state investigation involving its parent company Manna Inc.
- A TRUE HUMANITARIAN: Nikki Intine lives by the personal adage: “I can, therefore I should.” By putting that motto into action, Intine has created a long legacy of service to several charitable agencies in the area. On Monday Intine was honored for her volunteer service when she was presented the Rotary Club of Burlington’s Humanitarian Award.
- CYCLISTS AND WALKERS REJOICE: The Burlington Common Council on Tuesday endorsed a resolution to support adding bike and pedestrian amenities as part of the Maryland Avenue reconstruction project slated for 2021. In addition, the city could save at least 50 percent from the estimated $1.8 million price tag through a state Department of Transportation grant.
- SHINING A LIGHT ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING: In 2018, Dawn Heath-Fiedler had 50 conversations with different clubs and organizations about human trafficking. Last year, the number of groups she spoke to jumped to more than 85. In other words, awareness about the issue is increasing and with January being National Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month, it’s a good time to have more discussions.
- DEMONS RALLY FOR MAT WIN: It took awhile for the Burlington wrestling squad to get going, but that’s the way the match was set up against rival Waterford, which hosted a Southern Lakes Conference showdown Jan. 16. The Wolverines won the first three matches, and built a 21-15 lead, but Burlington stormed back with 30 unanswered points to close the match with a 45-21 victory.
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