Burlington
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October 2026 Civic Connection Newsletter
What’s happening around Burlington and West Burlington this month? From community events and local news to helpful reminders and things to know, the October issue has a little bit of everything happening in our two communities.
Events
Burlington’s Trick-or-Treat night is set for October 31st!
Burlington’s Trick-or-Treat night is set for October 31st! Citywide Trick-or-Treat will run from 5:30–7:30 PM, and Safe Trick-or-Treat will be held at the Port of Burlington from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Events
9/28/26 - Burlington wins $6.7M DoW grant for fire station
MIDDLETOWN, Iowa — The city of Burlington is receiving a grant of more than $6.7 million from the Department of War to construct a permanent fire station serving the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
Government & Civic
9/28/26 - Burlington wins $6.7M DoW grant for fire station
MIDDLETOWN, Iowa — The city of Burlington is receiving a grant of more than $6.7 million from the Department of War to construct a permanent fire station serving the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
Government & CivicThe Engineering Division of Public Works announced today that starting Monday, September 28, 2026, the 300 Block of Emmett will be reduced to one lane of traffic so that a contractor may repair a sewer lateral.
TransportationThe Engineering Department of Public Works announced today, that starting on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m., Osborn Street beside Hungry Bear will be closed so that a contractor may repair their lateral.
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Burlington by the numbers
- Median age
- 42.5
- Households
- 11,070
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $59,000
- Median house value
- $114,300