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West Burlington, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, West Burlington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How big will West Burlington’s 250th Independence Day fireworks really be?
- West Burlington hospital connection in Burlington bar shooting case explained
- West Burlington community notes the passing of Nancy Ellen Borg
Also on today's calendar: Quincy Doggy Paddlers at Burlington Bees.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Sunday: Less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Burlington plans largest fireworks show for 250th Independence Day (hawkeyereporter.com) — West Burlington is gearing up for its biggest-ever fireworks show to mark the nation’s 250th Independence Day in 2026, funded by a major private donation. Residents can look forward to a full day of festivities, including a parade, live music, quirky bullfrog races, and family activities, with full details and schedules available on the city’s website. 
• An attorney for a Mount Pleasant man charged in a fatal shooting at a Burlington bar is asking that the case be moved out of Des Moines County (kbur.com) — A Mount Pleasant man’s murder case tied to a Burlington bar shooting now includes a key detail for local readers: the victim died at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. As jury selection gets underway, the defense is asking to move the trial out of Des Moines County because of media coverage, while prosecutors say the defendant fired the fatal shot.
• Nancy Ellen Borg Obituary – Oquawka, IL (1953–2026) (wgil.com) — West Burlington readers should know that Hospice House in town cared for Nancy Ellen Borg of Oquawka, Illinois, during her final days, and memorials may be directed to Hospice House of West Burlington. Her long career in area industries, love of sports and family, and upcoming visitation and funeral services in Oquawka and Biggsville are detailed for those wishing to pay respects.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HS Softball @ WACO
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JH Baseball @ Notre Dame
Danville Comm School District Danville, IA 52623
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HS Baseball @ Pekin
Danville Comm School District Pekin Community Schools
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Burlington Pride's →
Crapo Park, 2800 Madison Ave, Burlington
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HS Baseball @ Lone Tree
Danville Comm School District Lone Tree High School Baseball Field
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HS Softball @ Lone Tree
Danville Comm School District Lone Tree High School Baseball Field
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City Council Meeting →
Burlington, IA Calendar, 400 Washington Street Third Floor, Burlington
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HS Baseball & Softball @ home vs. Central Lee
Danville Comm School District Danville Jr/Sr High School Baseball Field
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JH Baseball & Softball @ Central Lee
Danville Comm School District Central Lee High School, 2642 US-218, Donnellson, IA 52625, US
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Burlington
- Donation fuels West Burlington's largest fireworks (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
- Burlington city officials are launching a public education campaign aimed at addressing a growing problem with pet waste in the downtown area (kbur.com)
- No injuries were reported after a fire involving two industrial vehicles at Climax Molybdenum in Fort Madison Tuesday morning (kbur.com)
Mediapolis
- Collins touts work of higher education committee (pencitycurrent.com)
- Prep softball: WB-ND ralliy stuns Mediapolis (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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