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Burlington

The re-making of a BLOCKBUSTER

BHS cast is custom fit for production of ‘Les Mis’ By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Burlington High School produced the musical “Les Miserables” in the spring of 2003, the show was so new – and so widely unknown to American audiences – that it took some added effort to […]

Burlington

Hospital talks at critical juncture

Aurora stands firm on O.B. closing; city must now decide whether to further pursue alternatives By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer If City of Burlington leaders were holding out hope Aurora Health Care officials would change their minds about closing the obstetrics department at Memorial Hospital of Burlington, a meeting on […]

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People and the pets they love

Tracey Parish pets an affectionate cat at the Lakeland Animal Shelter booth at the Pet Expo at Burlington High School Saturday. The annual event, sponsored by Creature Comforts veterinary service, features seminars, demonstrations and products that connect people with their pets. (Photo by Jennifer Eisenbart)

Burlington

Music event will benefit local charities

Miss ChocolateFest helps organize Sunday concert at Veteran’s Terrace By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Claire Olsen was crowned Miss Burlington Area ChocolateFest last spring, she pledged her year of service would go to help homeless people in the area. Now, Olsen is part of a large effort to help […]

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Flood watch issued for area

The National Weather Service office in Sullivan has issued a flood watch for the entire area beginning at noon Tuesday and lasting through Friday. Several rounds of moderate rainfall and isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected from today through Thursday due to a strong stationary front extending across Iowa and […]

Burlington

Students take lead on energy conservation

Dyer expo paired students with local industry By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer When Dyer Intermediate School first launched Design Squad three years ago, the idea was to introduce fifth- and sixth-grade students to the fundamentals of STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Now, after three years, there are about […]