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Burlington, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Burlington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Will your household help shape Burlingtonās next wave of job growth?
- Which Burlington JV athletes broke through at the Hawk Relays?
- How a $12 million plant upgrade could boost Burlingtonās regional economy
Also on today's calendar: Brubeck Brothers Quartet at The Capitol Theatre, Burlington, Iowa and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Help map the Greater Burlington workforce (mississippivalleypublishing.com) ā Households around Greater Burlington may soon receive letters inviting them to take a confidential online survey that will shape how local leaders understand and grow the areaās workforce. The Laborshed study will map where Burlington-area workers live, what jobs they hold, and what wages and benefits they want, guiding future business expansion and recruitment efforts. 
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ā¢ Prep track and field: BHS showcases JV teams at Hawk Relays (mississippivalleypublishing.com) ā Burlington High Schoolās junior varsity track and field athletes turned in solid performances at the Hawk Relays in Donnellson, with both boys and girls teams finishing sixth overall. Several Burlington runners and throwers, including Liam Enger and Lawrence Jones, earned topāfive finishes, giving Grayhound fans a detailed look at emerging talent behind the varsity squad. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Afinitas has announced plans to expand and modernize its manufacturing facility in Mediapolis (kbur.com) ā A major $12 million expansion of Afinitasā Mediapolis manufacturing plant is moving forward with support from the Greater Burlington Partnership and state economic officials, promising new jobs and upgraded technology. The project will add 30,000 square feet, modernize existing space, and boost advanced manufacturing capacity, with construction slated to start late summer 2026 and wrap up by the end of 2027. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Burlington
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Upcoming Events in
Burlington
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ā Featured events ā
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Chris Brubeck
The Capitol Theater, 211 N 3rd St, Burlington
7:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Brubeck Brothers Quartet at The Capitol Theatre, Burlington, Iowa
The Capitol Theater , 211 N 3rd St , Burlington
7:00 pm -
AM PLAYERS TOUR
Burlington Golf Club- Restaurant & Golf Course , 2124 Sunnyside Ave , Burlington
11:00 am -
Work Session
Burlington, IA Calendar , 400 Washington Street Third Floor , Burlington
4:30 pm -
Band: SEISC JH Band Festival Concert (Junior High)
West Burlington Jr Sr High School , 408 W Van Weiss Blvd , West Burlington
6:30 pm -
Donnie Baker Memorial Tour
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment , 200 N Front St , Burlington
9:00 pm
Friday April 24
Sunday April 26
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Thursday May 7
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š Events Nearby
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Wiggle Time
Burlington Public Library , 210 Court St , Burlington
10:00 am -
Highland Boys Varsity Soccer @ Danville
Danville Jr/Sr High School , 419 S Main St , Danville
5:00 pm -
Baseball Game vs. Southeastern Community College
Southeastern Community College , 1500 W Agency Rd , West Burlington
12:00 pm -
Beltane Masquerade Ball
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment , 200 N Front St , Burlington
8:00 pm -
Hillcrest Academy Boys Varsity Soccer @ Danville
419 S Main St , Danville
10:00 pm -
Normal CornBelters at Burlington Bees
Community Field , 2712 Mt Pleasant St , Burlington
1:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 2
Tuesday May 5
Tuesday May 26
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Shearer's Foods, LLC posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician in Burlington. Apply here.
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
š Nearby News
West Burlington
- Martin Rolls To Stuart 360 Score (speedsport.com)
- April 21, 2026 issue (pencitycurrent.com)
Mediapolis
- Development Board Approves Tax Incentives for Four Iowa Companies (independence247.net)
- Washington, WACO, and WMU Run at Denny White Relays in Mount Pleasant (kciiradio.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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