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Southeast Iowa Job Fair

Title: Big Country 103.1 Welcomes You to the Southeast Iowa Job Fair Are you ready for new opportunities and exciting career prospects? Big Country 103.1, your favorite local Country radio station, is proud to be […]

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Friday Fest Tonight

Menke & Company CPA presents Burlington Heritage Days! A great way to kick off Burlington Heritage Days than with the last Friday Fest of the season brought to you by Orignal Cyns, Csky Boutique & […]

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  • FEMA and FCC plan nationwide Emergency Alert Test
    Washington-  The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The national tests will consist of two portions, testing WEA
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  • Court of appeals denies new trial to former Independence teacher
    Independence, IA-  The Iowa Court of Appeals has denied a new trial for a former Independence High School Art Teacher found guilty of sexual exploitation of a student. Radio Iowa reports that Kari Schwartz was convicted in
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  • Regents committee approves several UI projects
    Iowa City, IA-  The Iowa Board of Regents facilities committee has approved several projects on the University of Iowa Campus. Radio Iowa reports that UI president Rod Lehnertz presented the projects, including one for the children’s hospital. 
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  • Davenport man convicted of producing, distributing and possessing child pornography
    Davenport, IA-  A Federal Jury on Tuesday, September 26th, convicted a Davenport man for producing, distributing, and possessing child pornography. According to court documents, 51-year-old David Michael Woods sexually abused two minor victims in his care and
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  • Colchester, Illinois man facing battery charges, firearms violations
    Colchester, Ill.-  The McDonough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Colchester man on domestic battery charges. According to a news release, at about 7:26 PM Saturday, September 23rd, McDonough County deputies responded to 307
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  • Burlington Noon Lions Club 23rd annual Oktoberfest
    Burlington, IA-  The Burlington Noon Lions Club will host its 23rd annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 7th. The event will be held from 4 to 10 PM at Community field.  Residents are invited to come and
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