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Crews from Millard’s, and West Burlington Public Works (with help from Ben at Drain Doctor), find and uncover the first of at least two leaking pipes under the floor in the shallow end of West Burlington City Pool. The Leak rate under the pool floor accounted for about 70,000-gallons lost per day.
[UPDATED] Taxpayer info: In 2007, The City of West Burlington certified $4.9-million dollars in TIF dept ($7.7-million in today’s dollars) to construct the pool. West Burlington Pool has operated at a financial loss every year since opening in 2008 losing over $1.5 million dollars since it opened 17-years ago.
Crews from Millard’s, and West Burlington Public Works (with help from Ben at Drain Doctor), find and uncover the first of at least two leaking pipes under the floor in the shallow end of West Burlington City Pool. The leak accounted for around 70,000 gallons lost.
Crews from Millard’s, and West Burlington Public Works (with help from Ben at Drain Doctor), find and uncover the first of at least two leaking pipes under the floor in the shallow end of West Burlington City Pool. The leak accounted for around 70,000 gallons per day lost.
Grayhound Josef Krieger-Coen competes in the 500-yard freestyle race against Bettendorf Thursday night in Burlington. Bettendorf defeated the Grayhounds, 118-52.
Grayhound Will Godar swims in the 400-yard freestyle relay against Bettendorf Thursday night in Burlington. Bettendorf defeated the Grayhounds, 118-52.
Grayhound Landon Duerre swims in the 400-yard freestyle relay against Bettendorf Thursday night in Burlington. Bettendorf defeated the Grayhounds, 118-52.
Should kids be given trophies for playing sports, even when they don’t win? Are participation trophies a good or bad thing for young athletes? Former Olympian and LA Galaxy soccer star Cobi Jones shares his thoughts.
West Burlington Freshman Makenna Brockett swims for Burlington Grayhounds in the 200-yard Medley Relay Thursday at Burlington – Fairfield – Keokuk Swim Meet in Burlington.