Nominate a Manufacturer today!
What: It's that time of year, time to honor the Manufacturers that make Des Moines County a great place to live, work, and play. Please take the time to share your thoughts and nominate a Des Moines County Manufacturer for the Manufacturer of the Year Award by Friday, September 3. Nominations must be members of the Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce and have been in Des Moines County for over two years.
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Support the Manufacturer Appreciation Luncheon
What: This year’s Manufacturer Appreciation Luncheon will be held on October 1 at PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center beginning at 11 AM.
To reserve a Table for Six at the Luncheon or host a Booth to showcase your business, contact Cindy Henry.
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Jefferson Street Farmers Market Huge Success
What: Special events each month, live music every week, produce, baked goods, food trucks, cheese curds, craft items and so much more! Thank you to the sponsoring businesses who support this fantastic event in Downtown Burlington every Thursday.
July Sponsor - U.S. Bank, N.A.
August Sponsor - Connection Bank
September Sponsor - Marty Mogk at Deery Brothers
October Sponsor - Farmers Savings Bank
When: Thursdays, 4:30 - 7 PM, now - October 14
Where: 300-500 blocks Jefferson St, Downtown Burlington
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Download the new Catfish Bend Casino Mobile App!
What: Download the new Catfish Bend Casino Mobile app today!
- Get notified when new offers are available.
- Get discounted hotel stays, food credit, free play and more!
- Check your points balance and tier benefits on you own personal account.
Available at the Apple App Store and Google Play.
When: Anytime
Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
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Summer Cash Giveaway
What: You could win $150 - $1,000 cash every Friday in August! Receive an entry with every 50 points earned at slots or table games. Check-in required 4 - 7:55 PM. Earn 5X entries Mondays & Tuesdays. See Player Services for details. Need Help? Bet with your head, not over it. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF. Visit 1800betsoff.org.
When: Friday drawings in August 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
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Last $250,000 Sizzlin' Summer Drawing
What: You could win a $250,000, $1,000 OR $50-$250 Free Play! Receive an entry with every 50 points earned at slots or table games. Check-in required
3 - 6:55 PM. See Player Services for details. Need Help? Bet with your head, not over it. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF. Visit 1800betsoff.org.
When: Friday, July 30 drawings at 5 PM, 5:30 PM, 6 PM, 6:30 PM & 7 PM
Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
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July 30 Exclusive Tables TV Giveaway
What: Tonight, July 30 is the last drawing for One Smart TV! Receive an entry for every 60 minutes of rated table play. Check-in required 5 - 7:25 PM at an Offer Kiosk. See Player Services for details. Need Help? Bet with your head, not over it. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF. Visit 1800betsoff.org.
When: Friday, July 30 drawing at at 7:30 PM
Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
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Huck's Harbor Outdoor Water Park Open Daily through August 22!
What: There's still time to enjoy Huck's Harbor Outdoor Water Park! Brave the Huck’s River Ruckus slide, with 429 feet of twisty-turny curves! Relax and float the lazy river, romp on the splash pad, and more!
When: Open Daily Through August 22: 11 AM - 7 PM
Sat August 28 - Sun August 29: 11 AM - 7 PM
Sat September 4 - Mon September 6: 11 AM - 7 PM
Where: Huck's Harbor Water Park, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
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Live Entertainment Friday at the Tiki Bar featuring Seth GZ
What: Seth GZ spinning beach & party vibes at the Tiki Bar
from 4 - 7 PM. Kick back, enjoy a frosty cocktail, jam to Sublime, Marley and reggae beats.
When: Friday, July 30 at the Tiki Bar from 4 - 7 PM
Plus, Chuck Murphy - August 6
David Kroll Acoustic - August 13
Where: Tiki Bar, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington
For More Information: Call 319-753-2946
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Only Three Game Days Left this Season!
What: With only three more game days left this season, don't miss your chance to see the Bees in action! Tomorrow is Greater Burlington Partnership Night doubleheader with Game 1 starting at 5 PM and fireworks after the game! We will be playing 90's jams all night long as well. Sunday is our End of Summer Bash where we will be giving away some prizes AND if you bring school supplies donations...you will get a ticket discount! Wednesday, August 4 is our last home game and we will be doing a special Retro Jersey Auction to close out the amazing season!
When: Saturday, July 31 - Game starts at 5 PM, Gates open at 4 PM.
Sunday, August 1 - Game starts at 2 PM - Gates open at 1 PM.
Wednesday, August 4 - Game starts at 6:30 PM, Gates open at 5:30 PM
Where: Burlington Bees, Community Field, 2712 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington
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Concert of the Burlington Municipal Band
What: The penultimate concert of the Burlington Municipal Band will be conducted by West Burlington High School band director Mark Eveleth. Mark's selections include classic marches, Broadway show tunes, world music and a medley of classics from the golden age or rock 'n roll!
When: Sunday August 1, 7:30 PM
Where: Crapo Park bandshell, 2915 S Main St, Burlington
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Early Childhood Level I Certificate - FREE Training for Iowa Residents
What: This certificate equips individuals with an operational understanding of both historical and modern approaches to early childhood programs, covering the qualities and skills necessary for working with young children. Health, safety, and nutrition topics also discussed as factors which impact the growth and development of children from birth to age eight.
When: Tuesday & Thursday, August 10 - October 28, 5:30 - 9 PM
Where: SCC CBIZ 610 N 4th St, Burlington
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Stick Welding Certificate - FREE Training for Iowa Residents
What: In this American Welding Society "SENSE" aligned course, participants will learn the fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). SMAW is one of the first and most popular welding processes. It is used extensively in industrial fabrication and the construction of steel structures. Topics covered include: welding safety, hands-on SMAW welding in all positions using various electrodes, applied math, blueprint reading (online), and welding symbols interpretation.
When: Monday - Friday, August 18 - October 1, 5 - 10 PM
Where: SCC West Burlington Campus, 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, Room 607
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Wine Tasting at Lindon Wines
What: Cool off at Lindon Wines this weekend for a free wine tasting. We are a winery and tasting room that is locally owned and operated from our farm in Burlington. Stop by during the summer drop in hours, or call to make an appointment.
When: Drop in hours Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 1 - 5 PM. Other times available by appointment.
Where: 12646 Hwy 61 N, Burlington
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Adult Pottery Class Starting Soon
What: Scratch the surface with this fun technique! Beginner hand building or experienced wheel throwers can join this class.
Sgraffito is a technique where you put down a layer of color and carve it away to make cool designs. Students with wheel experience may use the wheel, otherwise students will be shown two different hand building techniques to create a piece to try out this fun finishing design. Create one to three pieces depending on size.
When: August 3, 10, & 17, 6 - 8:30 PM
Where: Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St, Burlington
For More Information: Visit their Facebook
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Excel Advanced
What: In Excel Advanced, students will discover how to forecast data. Learn the advantages of working with multiple worksheets and workbooks in consolidating data and using lookup functions and formula auditing. This class will not only go through the automating workbook functionality but also give you the know how to share and protect workbooks and create Sparkline and mapping data. Pre-requisite: Excel Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
When: August 10 & 12, 8 AM - 12 PM
Where: SCC CBIZ 610 N 4th Street, Burlington or via Zoom
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Snake Alley Festival of Film
What: The Snake Alley Festival of Film returns to the Capitol Theater for 4 days of independent short films from around the world. Featuring 124 short films and 12 short screenplays. Individual film blocks, day passes and festival passes on sale now.
When: August 5 - 8
Where: Burlington Capitol Theater, 211 N 3rd St, Burlington
For More Information: Visit the website
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Before & After School Program
What: The school year will be here before you know it. Make this the best year ever by registering your child for the YMCA Before & After School Program. In-person registration is now open to students in grades K-4 who attend Black Hawk, North Hill, Sunnyside or Grimes Elementary Schools.
When: Registration is open now, but space is limited so be sure to secure your spot.
Where: Burlington YMCA, 2410 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington
For More Information: Lindsey 319-753-6734 ext 128 or visit the website
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Excel Intermediate
What: Continue with your Excel proficiencies by learning the benefits of the more advanced features of Excel. Topics covered include using multiple worksheets and workbooks, customizing Excel, working with functions, list and data analyzing, and management. You will also be working on visualizing data with charts and using PivotTables and PivotCharts.
When: Tuesday & Thursday, August 3 & 5, 8 AM - 12 PM
Where: SCC CBIZ, 610 N 4th St, Burlington
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YMCA Fall Youth Sports
What: Fall into fitness with youth sports at the Burlington Y. Registration is currently open for the following:
Fall Soccer (Grades K-8)
Flag Football (Grades K-6)
Fall Volleyball (Grades 1-6)
Girls on the Run (Grades 3-6)
Visit the website for more info or to register.
When: Registration closes August 8 for volleyball; August 15 for soccer and flag football and August 31 for Girls on the Run.
Where: Burlington YMCA, 2410 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington
For More Information: Alicia or 319-753-6734 ext. 121
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Players Workshop Holding Open Auditions
What: Players Workshop is re-opening for the 2021-22 season with Ken Ludwig's hilarious "The Fox on the Fairway." There are open auditions for six parts, three males (one in the 18-30 range and two above 50 years) and three females (one in the 18-30 range and two above 50 years). Because actors will be working in very close contact with each other, COVID vaccinations are strongly encouraged.
When: August 15 - 16, 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: 1431 Grove St, Burlington
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Low Cost Office Space
What: The Heritage Trust has the 2nd floor of the Apple Trees Museum available for rent. Lease is $1200/month including utilities for 1400 sq. ft. plus storage space and shared use of the 800 sq. ft. conference room on the 1st Floor.
Where: 1616 Dill St, Burlington
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July Happy Hours Specials at the PZAZZ!
What: Kingpins - $2 domestic bottles, house wine and well liquor BOGO buy one get one free game of bowling. Arcade - 1/2 price games, XD Theater, Maxflight and Laser Tag.
When: Kingpins: Monday - Friday 3 - 6 PM, Arcade: Wednesdays in July, 4 - 5 PM
Where: FunCity, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington
For More Information: 319-753-2946
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Time to Register for Fall Classes
What: It's time to get your child registered for fall classes. We offer classes in
pre-school combo, tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, acrobats, and baton.
When: Walk in registration Tuesday August 3 - Thursday August 5, 5 - 8 PM
Where: Cheryl's School of Dance, 315 N Main, Burlington
For More Information: 319-752-1301 or email
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Bark & Play is Hiring!
What: Do you love Dogs?? Bark & Play is hiring pack leaders and front desk! We are the leader in the tri-state region and would love to have you join our team.
When: Stop in anytime and fill out an application - Most likely interview on the spot.
Where: 312 Dry Creek Ave, West Burlington
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Site Manager II
What: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, human services, or related field or four years experience. A minimum of one year of supervisory/management work experience with a demonstrative tract record of progressive leadership responsibilities.
When: Immediately
Where: Mount Pleasant
For More Information: Hope Haven Area Development Center, 319-754-4689, Hope Haven Corp
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Host Home Contract Opportunity
What: Hope Haven Area Development Center is offering an independent contractor opportunity for a host home provider. The contracted worker would provide residential support to one or two persons with intellectual disabilities. The contracted worker will be a live-in caregiver 24/7/365. Location of work is Burlington, Iowa. Payment is in direct proportion to services provided. Interested applicants should inquire via online application. Under “Position Applied For” please list “Host Home Provider” Current payment rate is $255.75/day.
When: Immediately
Where: 828 N 7th St, Burlington
For More Information: Hope Haven Area Development Center, 319-754-4689, Online Application
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