🌱 How a Burlington inmate ended up facing a felony charge

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Burlington inmate ended up facing a felony charge

Also on today's calendar: COPY OF Concealed Carry Fundamentals and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 29 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Cold with low clouds, temps: high: 27, low: 8. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Very cold with snow, 1-3", with a high of 11 and low of -12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jail inmate charged with assaulting officer (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — A Burlington man is charged with a felony after allegedly assaulting a correctional officer at the Des Moines County Jail, causing facial injuries. Authorities say the incident was caught on video, and he remains held on $20,000 cash-only bond, with a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 19 at the Des Moines County Courthouse.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• ICVZ s.3 ep.3 premiere — Public Space One
  The Capitol Theater, 211 N 3rd St, Burlington
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• COPY OF Concealed Carry Fundamentals
  Flint River Indoor Shooting Range , 10840 Mill Dam Rd , Burlington
  9:00 am
• Duke Oursler w/ Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys
  The Washington , 306 Washington St , Burlington
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• City Council Meeting
  Burlington, IA Calendar , 400 Washington Street Third Floor , Burlington
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Extravaganza
  The Capitol Theater , 211 N 3rd St , Burlington
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Ballet Des Moines - The Nutcracker
  Burlington Riverfront Entertainment , 200 N Front St , Burlington
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Basketball: G/JH
  West Burlington High School
  4:30 pm
• Wrestling: B/V
  Notre Dame High School
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Basketball: G/V
  Holy Trinity High School
  6:00 pm
• Basketball: B/V
  Holy Trinity Catholic High School
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burlington Community School District posted a job opening for Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor - Winter (2 positions) in Burlington. Apply here.
• Panera Bread Co posted a job opening for Shift Lead (Hourly Manager) in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Burlington

• Scoreboard (ktvo.com)
• Pen City Current obituary (pencitycurrent.com)

New London

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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