
David Hightower
Southeast Iowa News CorrespondentDavid Hightower is a former reporter at Tri States Public Radio.
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It was a picture perfect summer afternoon at Big Hollow Lake's beach. There were blue skies, warm temperatures, and a small crowd on the beach.Swimmers…
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A major topic of discussion in Burlington has been whether the city will repair or replace the more than 100-year-old Cascade Bridge. It was built in 1896…
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Iowans will stop receiving federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits next month. Governor Kim Reynolds said the programs are hurting Iowa's…
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The Snake Alley Festival of Film (SNAFF), like many events, was cancelled last year because of the pandemic. But organizers said this year the "Crookedest…
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One of the Burlington City Council’s goals for this year is to address housing issues in the community. City Manager Chad Bird is starting his second…
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It was a warm, sunny day in early May. You could hear the crack of the bat. It was the final game of regular season play for the Southeastern Community…
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Work on a floodwall to protect downtown Burlington from rising waters on the Mississippi River began several years ago, and now the majority of the wall…
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Several projects are underway in downtown Burlington, including demolition of the old police station at Third and Columbia Streets.The building has been…
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The Burlington riverfront was a beacon of spiritual activity during the annual Metaphysical Fair at the Port of Burlington.30 vendors provided everything…
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Students studying Performing Arts at Southeastern Community College could get more opportunities to gain real-world experience next year.That's due to an…