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Burlington, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Burlington! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Did Burlington investigators get this 1920 double death case wrong?
- How the Burlington Bees surged into first—and what’s next at home
- What federal prosecutors allege Burlington men did with investors’ millions
Also on today's calendar: Burlington Bees vs. Quincy Doggy Paddlers and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
- Monday: Turning sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Mysterious 1920 Burlington Deaths (ottumwaradio.com) — A century-old Burlington tragedy is back in the spotlight, revisiting the unexplained 1920 gas deaths of Clara Mellor and her young son at their Hedge Avenue home. The case, long ruled a murder-suicide, still raises doubts about the investigation, a mysterious prowler, and whether the community ever got the full truth. 
• Prospect League Baseball: Bees cut down LumberKings, move into first place (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Burlington Bees fans can celebrate as the team’s dominant win in Clinton vaulted them into first place in the Northwest Division. Strong pitching and a huge sixth inning powered the victory, and the Bees now return to Community Field for a five-game homestand against Springfield, Quincy, and Decatur.
• Burlington duo indicted in Iowa Ponzi scheme fraud case (kimt.com) — Two men from Burlington and West Burlington are accused in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, now facing federal fraud and money laundering charges. Prosecutors say they used investor money for personal expenses through several so‑called humanitarian foundations, with a trial scheduled for April 2027.
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Vision Summit — Ridge Road Farms →
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Saturday July 25
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Work Session →
Burlington, IA Calendar, 400 Washington Street Third Floor, Burlington
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Burlington Bees vs. Quincy Doggy Paddlers →
Community Field, 2712 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington
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Burlington Bees vs. Decatur Baseball →
Community Field, 2712 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington
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District Meeting →
Chavy’s Bar & Grill, 1500 E Agency St, Burlington
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City Council Meeting →
Burlington, IA Calendar, 400 Washington Street Third Floor, Burlington
5:30 pm
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Thursday July 30
Sunday August 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Burlington Bees vs. Springfield Lucky Horseshoes →
Community Field, 2712 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington
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Springfield Lucky Horseshoes at Burlington Bees →
Community Field, 2712 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington
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Iowa United - Coach Darnell →
Victory park, 24th Street &, Ave H, Fort Madison
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Denmark A's - Coach Hennigar →
Victory park, 24th Street &, Ave H, Fort Madison
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JH Volleyball Open Gym
Danville Comm School District Danville, IA 52623
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JIM BAIER CHUTE OUT + NIKO MOON →
Tri-State Rodeo, 2103 303rd Ave, Fort Madison
7:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Monday August 3
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please keep an eye out for my cat, Smokey.
He got out on Tuesday (7/21) and he hasn't been seen since. Gray and white tabby with green eyes, he's chipped so you can even take him to the vet… (Nextdoor Division South Hill)
- Amazon posted a job opening for Process Assistant, RSR in Burlington. Apply here.
- Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Bakery Clerk in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Burlington
- Alex Bowman's Reflection on Cup career ahead of Retirement after 2027 (speedwaymedia.com)
- Court records show further details of robbery case arrests (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
- A New Chicken & Smash Burger Restaurant Has Opened in Iowa City (khak.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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