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šŸŒ± How Burlingtonā€™s scaled-back third fire station could still reshape coverage

Good morning Burlington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Burlingtonā€™s scaled-back third fire station could still reshape coverage
  • See which golfers topped the leaderboard at Burlingtonā€™s Flint Hills course
  • Burlington teen charged after Davenport shooting leaves one critically injured

Also on today's calendar: Brubeck Brothers Quartet at The Capitol Theatre, Burlington, Iowa and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A severe afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clearing, breezy and cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 35.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ The Burlington Fire Department is moving closer to building a third fire station on the city's north side (kbur.com) ā€” Burlingtonā€™s fire department is moving ahead with plans for a third north-side station, now redesigned to cost about $6.3 million instead of nearly $9 million. The city expects to seek bids soon, with council action in June and possible construction starting in August, pending approval.
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ā€¢ Boys golf: Hawks win Danville Invitational (mississippivalleypublishing.com) ā€” High school golfers from around the region teed off at Burlingtonā€™s Flint Hills Golf Course, where Central Lee captured the Danville Bears Invitational with a strong team score of 305. West Burlington Notre Dame and several nearby schools also posted full team and individual results that local fans will recognize.
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ā€¢ Man arrested in connection with shooting that left 1 in critical condition (kwqc.com) ā€” A 19-year-old Burlington man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he admitted to shooting one person and firing at another during a fight in a Davenport apartment parking lot. The wounded person underwent emergency surgery and remains in critical condition, and the hospital briefly went into precautionary lockdown while officers investigated.
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    Wednesday April 22
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I guess I didn't realize this was a bird's watch site.
    I thought this was more of a platform to sell or give away items to those who are in need but all I see the birds and advertisements. Am I the onlyā€¦ (Nextdoor Crapo Park Burlington)
  • Burlington Community School District posted a job opening for Assistant MS Cheerleading Sponsor - Winter 1 and Winter 2 in Burlington. Apply here.
  • Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Employee -All states except MN or IL in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

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  • IEDA to consider the application for the Edible Garden AG and Edible Garden Prairie Hills LLC business incentive grant on Friday. (kqradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Burlington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Burlington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.