What:  The Next Steps Report from the Criminal Task Force has been released. This report should serve as a basis for further conversation and expand in detail over time. View the press release and report here.

What:  The Greater Burlington Leadership Class of 2018 invites you to attend the Active Shooter Preparedness Seminar. The objective of the day is to help prepare community businesses and their associates on what to do in the event of an active shooter incident. Educating our community members helps us promote a Greater Burlington that is friendly to business and unfriendly to crime. Registration is open now through April 19. All proceeds will benefit community safety programs.

When: April 26, two sessions will be offered, 8:30 - 11:30 AM or 1:30 - 4:30 PM

Where: PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  A fun evening of wine/beer, charcuterie boards, and listen to 3=One from Fairfield.  Come early for our latest exhibit reception, Paddling the Creative Stream by Dave Hupke. O ur Mezzanine Gallery will have an open house and flash sale of pieces by local artist Don Loots, featuring a very eclectic variety of acrylic paintings ranging from abstract to landscapes. Got kiddos? Sign them up in advance for Art Hop next door in our classroom. They'll enjoy an art project, snack, and story! $10/kid, $5/additional kids. Call to save their spot.

When:  April 6, 5 - 8 PM; Artist Reception for Dave Hupke, 3 - 5 PM; Art Hop for K-5, 

6 - 7:30 PM

Where: Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St, Burlington

What:  ChildServe is an Iowa organization set up to improve the health and well-being of children in Iowa with special healthcare needs. A salad lunch will be served, and the style show will follow. Stores participating include Original Cyns/CSky Boutique and Gypsi - plus more! Cost is $7 per person.

When:  April 7, 11 AM - 12 PM, show to follow

Where: Eagles Club, 2727 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington 

What:  Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust has been teaching financial literacy in the greater Burlington school system for 20 years, and is having a big party to celebrate! All Farmers & Merchants Kids Bank clients are invited during school banking hours. Pig E. Bank will be handing out treats and souvenirs during the celebration.

When:  North Hill School, 825 N 9 St, on April 10; Sunnyside, 2040 Sunnyside Ave, on 

April 11; Great River Christian, 426 Harrison Ave, on April 12; Blackhawk, 2804 S 14 St, on April 13; Corse, 711 S Leebrick St, on April 17; Grimes, 800 South St, on April 18; Notre Dame, 702 S Roosevelt Ave, on April 19; West Burlington, 545 W Ramsey St, West Burlington, on April 20

What:  Registration is currently open for the spring session of swimming and gymnastics lessons. Register before April 12 to avoid the $10 late fee. Spring sessions run 

April 23 - June 9. Register at the YMCA or online.

When: Now through April 12; late registration available April 13 - 18

Where: Burlington YMCA, 2410 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington

What:  The Midwest Dueling Pianos is a high energy, interactive, all-request dueling pianos show for all ages.   Tickets - a dult $18, c hild $10 (12 years and under).

When:  April 13, 7 PM

Where: The Legacy Theater, 1160 Buchanan St, Carthage

What:  Notre Dame High School Blood Drive

When:  April 13, 7:45 - 11:30 AM

Where: Notre Dame High School Gym,  702 S Roosevelt Ave, Burlington

What:  97% of adults between the ages of 16 - 64 have logged into at least one social network in the past month.  Discover which social platforms and strategies work for your brand and business model during TAG's Social Media Marketing Seminar. TAG's social media experts will help you re-energize your social strategy during our hour-long, interactive presentation that will cover everything from Facebook to Snapchat, advertising, and even how to translate your customer service model to the social sphere. TAG's team is ready to equip your business with the knowledge and tools to create a stand-out social presence for your brand.

When:  April 17, 11:45 AM - 1 PM

Where: Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St, Burlington

What:  Add variety to your vegetables, fruits, and flowers this spring - b ring seeds, take new seeds and find some excellent deals on gardening books. Y ou can find a great selection in the library lobby at the Footnotes Shop!

When: April 2- 21, 10 AM - 4 PM

Where: Footnotes Shop, Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St, Burlington

What:  Ryan Heiniger, a finalist in the Resicore Power To Do More contest, has selected  Mediapolis FFA to receive $10,000 should he get the most votes and win the contest. Please vote daily by visiting powertodomore.com and clicking on Ryan Heiniger's name between now and April 22. Remember to pass this along to your friends!

What:  Get a team of 8 together for a fun night of fundraising for our animals. The cost is $10 per person, and registration forms can be found on our Facebook page.

When:  April 28, 5:30 PM registration; 6:30 PM game

Where: Eagles Club, 2727 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington

What:  Fridays in April enjoy a 14 oz ribeye steak dinner for just $17.99 with Players' Club Card.  Dine in only.

When:  Fridays in April, 5 - 10 PM

Where: Boogaloo Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

What:  Players' Club members earn 2x points!

When:  Tuesday & Thursdays in April, 12 - 7 PM

Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  Midwest Wood Goods is offering a special 10% discount to all Chamber of Commerce members and their employees. Beautiful hand turned candle sticks, bowls and pens make lovely gifts - or surprise the mom in your life with a gorgeous solid wood dining room or bedroom set. Locally owned and Made in America.

When:  Now through Mother's Day, May 13

Where: Midwest Wood Goods, Westland Mall, 550 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  Iris City Cleaners in Mt Pleasant has partnered with Ellen's Quilting Corner on Broadway West Burlington, Kempker's True Value on S 9th in Burlington, and now with Danny Bessine at Weird Harold's, 411 Jefferson St, in downtown Burlington to provide dry cleaning and laundry services to our neighbors in Burlington and surrounding area. Plus, you can join our free home and office pickup and delivery service. Call 888-485-9707 for pickup.

When:  Weekly on Wednesdays, every week, all year long

What:  Get a one-of-a-kind gift for the special graduate in your life! Gorgeous hand turned pens will be the perfect memento they can cherish for life. Choose from cherry, oak, maples, and deer antler. Locally owned and Made in America.

Where: Midwest Wood Goods, Westland Mall, 550 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  Mazzio's Pizza online ordering at mazzios.com, or download the app from App Store for iPhone or Android devices.

When:  Available now

Where: Mazzio's Pizza, 616 S Roosevelt Ave, Burlington

What:  Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury death for Americans 65 and older?  Universal Therapy Group is now offering a new program specifically designed to help patients who are at risk of falling. Call today for more information or to see if you or your loved one can benefit from the program.

When:  Available now

Where: Universal Therapy Group, 2750 Mt Pleasant St, Ste 104, Burlington

What:  RISMedia's 2018 Power Broker Report ranks the Top 500 real estate companies in the country according to the number of residential transactions and sales volume. Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors ranks number 1 in Iowa and number 130 nationally based on 5,267 transactions closed in 2017. This places Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors in the top 1% nationally.

Where: Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, 403 S Gear Ave, Ste 105, Burlington, West Burlington

What:  Sponsored by the Paul & Beatriz Hicks Foundation. Adults $6; children 10 and under $5.

When:  April 6, 12:30 PM

Where: Burlington Capitol Theater, 211 N 3 St, Burlington

What:  Fundraiser for scholarships for area students going into the construction field and grants for area high schools to improve their building trades programs with equipment, curriculum, etc.

When:  April 6, 6 PM dinner with auction immediately following

Where: PZAZZ! Convention & Events Center, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  IV is a cover band made up of four West Burlington High School students. With Emma Jo on vocals and piano, Taylor Carr on drums, Adriana Moad on sax and vocals, and Lucas Pratt on guitar, this group covers many types of genres. From '80s hits to current alternative, IV shares music that any age will enjoy. Stop down and support our next generation of musicians and live music!

When:  April 6, 7 - 9 PM

Where: The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery, 212 Jefferson St, Burlington 

What: Lick Creek Band kicks off Tri-State Rodeo with announcement of line up.

When:  April 7, 9 PM

Where: The Boogaloo Sports Bar & Grill, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  Walk in, ride out with a new bike today! Our annual spring sale has arrived. Take up to an additional $200 off all Trek bicycles and 20% off all in-store bicycle accessories! Come discover how proper fit and the right gear makes all the difference in a fun, safe and comfortable bike ride. 

When:  Now - April 7

Where: Bickel's Cycling & Fitness, 305 E Agency Rd, West Burlington

What:  Entrée choices this month are catfish filet or pulled pork sandwich with two choices of potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, or fruit salad. Complete this meal for just $6 with a dessert and beverage. Call 754-4807 to order a carry-out meal, or enjoy your meal in our Social Hall.

When:  April 8, 11 AM - 1 PM

Where: First United Church of Christ, 611 Columbia St, Burlington

What:  Great River Health System-Diabetes Education offers four-week group diabetes classes every month. Group diabetes classes are for people newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having complications or concerns. A physician referral for diabetes education is required. Most insurance companies cover the fee for the class series. A family member or friend is encouraged to attend at no additional cost.

When:  Afternoon series begins April 9, 2:30 - 4:30 PM; morning series begins April 19, 

10 AM - 12 PM

Where: Great River Health System, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  As southeast Iowa's regional comprehensive university, Iowa Wesleyan wants to help. We are conducting research to determine the employee training needs of businesses in southeast Iowa. Your answers to our survey will help us identify specific topics IW can address with CEUs, certificates, micro-credentialing, and more. The survey is available here.

When:  Survey open March 30 - April 10

What: The 20th annual Clean Out Your Files Day event! No limit for regular paper and cardboard recycling. Hope Haven document shredding will be here to accept up a maximum of 2 paper grocery sacks or 1 small box of papers to be collected for secure shredding. This is a great time to purge old invoices and documents from your business. Volunteers will help unload your items.

When:  April 12, 8 AM - 4 PM

Where: Area Recyclers, 1818 W Burlington Ave, Burlington

What: Tri States Public Radio will buy you a drink and give you a Tri States Public Radio pint glass (while supplies last)! Give TSPR your feedback or stop by to learn more about 

Tri States Public Radio.

When:  April 12, 5 - 7 PM

Where: Burlington Bent River, 500 Jefferson St, Burlington

What: The Burlington Golf Club is hosting a Business Social for area professionals and guests. This is a great opportunity for professionals to network with other professionals in our area while being entertained at the oldest golf club west of the Mississippi!  Free appetizers and keg beer. Sponsored by Lunning Chapel, KPI Concepts, Inc. and Two Rivers Insurance Services.

When:  April 12, 5 - 7 PM

Where: Burlington Golf Club, 2124 Sunnyside Ave, Burlington

What: Fab fun(d)raiser includes two hour beverage tasting from 12+ purveyors, fabulous food, silent auction, and musical entertainment, followed by a special student appeal and 1 hour live auction. Raffle and new "Jewelry Store" all night long, too! Net proceeds help fund scholarships and important college projects.

When:  April 13, 6 - 9:30 PM

Where: PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  Aldo Leopold Middle School Blood Drive

When:  April 9, 2 - 6 PM

Where: Aldo Leopold Middle School,  3075 Sunnyside Ave, Burlington

What: F ree writers workshop to teach participants tips and tricks for crafting their novel; an interactive "funshop" that includes group activities and lots of writing. Each participant will leave with a plan for writing their own novel. The Ashfall series is a favorite here at the Burlington Public Library and in many area schools. Come meet Mike and hear about his next book, Surface Tension, to be released in May 2018.   Please call to reserve your spot.

When:  April 12, 5 - 7:30 PM

Where: Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St, Burlington 

What:  65 minute massage for $70, s tress fix pedicure $50.

When:  Sunday through Thursdays in April

Where: The Spa, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  Our kiosks are installed and functional at our South McDonald's! McDonald's will donate $1 to the Burlington Grayhound Athletic Booster Club every time a guest uses the kiosk or the mobile app to place their order - now through the end of April.

Where: McDonald's, 900 Wellshire Dr, Burlington

What: Stop by our South McDonald's location for great specials - including Tuesday's Family Night from 4 - 8 PM with $3 Happy Meals, giveaways and kids' activities that include a wonderful face painter! 

Where: McDonald's, 900 Wellshire Dr, Burlington

What: Ethics: From, For or To the Boss (3 ethics) with instructor Ron Tryon. How do you view your boss?  How do others view your boss?  If you are the boss, how do others view you? Does the boss do no wrong, or is he or she actually human and not error-free? The way the boss portrays the position and the way it is perceived by others can be the same or be totally different dimensions. This course will provide a look at the ethical side of the boss from your perspective and the boss' perspective. $10 session fee, lunch and refreshments provided.

When:  May 16, 8:30 AM

Where: L.J. Roth Training Center, 112 S Main St, Olds, IA 

What: Spacious apartment with refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher and disposal. Income limits of $33,400 for 1 person, $38,200 for 2 or $42,950 for 3 persons. $613 rent plus electric and  $613 Security Deposit. For more details, see pictures at  seiowarentals.com .

When: Available April 1

Where: 305 N 4th St, Burlington

What: At its core, football develops skills such as leadership, character, and teamwork in our young athletes. Former Iowa Hawkeye Mitch King, along with his former college and professional teammates, wants to help work those traits into today's rising football stars! Mitch hosts a youth and teen football academy geared towards helping young players put in the extra effort to take their game to the next level. Join us in July for the academy; there is room for football players from 3rd to 12th grade. Sign up today!

When:  July 13th - July 14th

Where: Burlington Regional RecPlex, 501 S Broadway St, Burlington 

What:  Kathy Black and Donna Hurt are Great River Health System's newest EXCEL Service Heroes. They work at Great River Health System-Keokuk. Criteria for the Service Hero award are based on the health system's philosophy of care. Black and Hurt worked together to give a coat to a patient who had come to the clinic without one.

Where: Great River Health System, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

What: Bees Knees PR, LLC is offering an ongoing internship with opportunity for permanent positions based on skill and desire. Must understand Facebook Zero and other relevant social media transitions impacting businesses, have a creative mindset, be eager to learn and take on challenges as opportunities, be a self starter, goal and task oriented, experience in website creation - Ai, Ps, ID a plus, but not required, excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility in schedule to work, 40 hrs/month with ability to increase hours based on performance and desire, reliable computer, internet, and basic Microsoft programs.   Resume, online portfolio (if applicable) and written/creative test will be required for all applicants. Bees Knees PR, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer.

Where: Burlington; work from Home 

What:  High school diploma or equivalent.  At least one year of experience working in a restaurant or café, or equivalent training.

When: Immediate opening

Where: Hope Haven Area Development Center, 828 N 7 St, Burlington 

What: Emphasis on women and diverse recruitment. Edward Jones has been named Number 1 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine.