The Des Moines County News

08/22/2025

CLOSURE DUE TO IOWA DOT HIGHWAY 61 CONSTRUCTION

The following route will be closed starting Friday, August 22nd due to construction:

235th Street

(immediately east of Hwy. 61 intersection, Mediapolis)

08/21/2025

BEAVERDALE HEIGHTS AREA: 8/22/25 - 10 a.m.
Water service in this area will be disrupted on Friday, Aug. 22, around 10 a.m., as contractors perform repairs and improvements. Water will be restored within a few hours after the disconnection.

08/20/2025

💧 Water Service Update 💧

Water service has been restored in the area of Spring Street and Glasgow Street.

However, please note that water will need to be shut off again tomorrow in order for crews to finish the necessary repairs.

If your property will be affected by tomorrow’s shut-off, you will receive a door knocker notice on your door with more details.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to complete these repairs as quickly as possible.

— City of West Burlington

08/19/2025

Mediapolis Road is expected to reopen to traffic Friday, August 22.

08/15/2025

07/30/2025

07/21/2025

North Gear Avenue Bridge is open to traffic!
(immediately north of 11629 N. Gear Ave.)

07/15/2025

Danville Road is now open!

06/27/2025

Tama Road has reopened to through traffic.

06/20/2025

BOOM 💥 Let’s clear the air about fireworks!

We know everyone loves a good celebration, but let’s make sure your Independence Day festivities don’t end with a citation. 😉

Here’s what you need to know:

📅 Legal Fireworks Times:
🔹 July 3rd: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🔹 July 4th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
🚫 Any other time? Fireworks are unauthorized and could land you in hot water (or at least under our watchful eye).

🏡 Location, Location, Location!
Fireworks can only be set off on your own property. Not the street. Not the park.

🎇 Want the BIG show? We’ve got you covered!
Join us downtown for the city’s annual firework show starting at 10:01 PM on July 4th. No cleanup, no citations—just sky-high fun for the whole family.

06/20/2025

Beginning Monday, June 23, 2025, the Iowa Department of Transportation will start a bridge deck overlay and general maintenance project on Highway 61 over Highway 34. To accommodate this work, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, and ramp closures will be in place throughout the project. Traffic exiting Highway 34 will be temporarily detoured through Burlington using Curran Street and Agency Street. Construction is expected to continue into the fall. Drivers should anticipate delays, follow posted detour signs, and use caution in work zones.

06/03/2025

From the City of West Burlington

West Burlington Swimming Pool Leak Repair May Delay Opening Day
We want to keep our residents informed as we work through an issue at the West
Burlington Swimming Pool. Last week, we discovered a leak in the pool, and over the
weekend, we continued to lose water. On Monday, a leak detection company was
onsite to help locate the source.
Beginning today and continuing into Wednesday, a section of the pool deck will be
removed to investigate further. If the leak isn’t found there, the next step may
involve digging into the pool itself.
Please note: this work will likely delay the pool’s opening.