Sperry
A census designated place in Des Moines County, Iowa.
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The City of Burlington will temporarily close the intersection of Summer Street and Lynnwood Avenue on Monday, October 5, 2026, as part of the ongoing Summer Street Reconstruction Project. The closure is anticipated to last one day.
TransportationThe City of Burlington will temporarily close the intersection of Summer Street and Lynnwood Avenue on Monday, October 5, 2026, as part of the ongoing Summer Street Reconstruction Project. The closure is anticipated to last one day.
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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.
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Sperry by the numbers
- Persons per household
- 1.3