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Hayes steps down as Hawks' coach

DONNELLSON – Central Lee school officials have confirmed that boys' high school basketball coach, Kristopher “Kritter” Hayes, has stepped down from the position. Central Lee …

Print writers name Bendlage to 3rd team all-state

Holy Trinity senior Mary Kate Bendlage added another All-State honor on Tuesday, after she was named to the Class 1A third team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. Bendlage, a 1A …
Holy Trinity senior Mary Kate Bendlage was a Class 1A third-team All-State selection by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association. Bendlage, who became the program’s all-time leading scorer this …
LEE COUNTY – The father-son duo of John and Luke Hellige got top honors in the SEI Superconference South All-Conference honors. John Hellige, who took the Crusaders to their first-ever Class 1A …
LEE COUNTY NEWS
Lee County News

Keokuk man convicted on felony sex charges

On March 27, 2024, Matthew Wayne Sly, 30, of Keokuk, plead guilty as charged to Enticing a Minor Under 16 for Sexual Purposes, a Class D Felony punishable by up to five years within the Iowa …

For the Record

For the Record – Friday, March 22, 2024

Fort Madison Police Report 03/21/24 – 7:53 p.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of larceny/theft in the 1500 block of Avenue M. 03/22/24 – 7:30 a.m. – Fort Madison …

Opinion

We all matter, and we need to hear it - Beside the Point

(With the indulgence of our readership and a nod to the mental health of our communities, today’s Beside the Point has been offered to Dr. Mike Maher of Counseling Associates, Inc,  Mike …

What were officials thinking?

What were they thinking? That is a question I ask myself a lot lately. Those were the first words out of my mouth when the Manhattan district attorney had to postpone Donald Trump’s New York …
EMPTY NEST - By Curt Swarm

40th anniversary of MPs state tourney team

The year was 1984.  People were wondering if George Orwell's predictions for the year would come true; in basketball socks were up to the knees and shorts were nowhere near them; and Mt. …
Education News
BLUE AND SILVER EVENT

HTC Blue & Silver event set for April 20

FORT MADISON - Holy Trinity Catholic Schools is delighted to announce the upcoming Blue and Silver Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024. This amazing evening of food, drinks, and …

Central Lee goes into soft lock after threat

DONNELLSON – An incident that Central Lee Superintendent Dr. Andy Crozier said was an attempt to start spring break a little early has been dispensed with by the school district. School …

FMCSD offering week-long day camp

Fort Madison Community School District announced earlier this month that they will be hosting a week-long camp for students finishing kindergarten through 6th grade. The camp will run Monday through …
LATEST NEWS
FORT MADISON – The YMCA Test Kitchen in thrilled to announce its upcoming event, the Cottontail Dash Fun Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024.  This exciting community event …
FORT MADISON - The FMAAA Art Center is teaming up with Empowering Families of the Lee County Health Department with a focus on youth in April while bringing awareness to child abuse prevention month. …
DES MOINES - The Iowa Tourism Office presented 24 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2024 Iowa Tourism Conference in Des Moines this week. “These awards recognize …
FORT MADISON – Mikey Rung is in the battle of his life…for his life. A man who has given so much to youth and family in this community is facing Stage IV cancer that has trespassed its …
DES MOINES - Wednesday, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed to change TikTok’s app store age rating to protect kids while the office’s lawsuit continues. In January, Attorney General …
Health News
SEYB
County continues to mull over LCHD/EMS project funding
LEE COUNTY – Lee County officials took a closer look at the proposed Lee County Health Department/EMS facility now that an additional $2.1 million in funding from a USDA Congressional …
The former Meller property where the Iowan Motor Lodge used to stand could soon be the site of the new Meller-Lee County Health Department/EMS Ambulance bay.
Miller-Meeks announces funding for area projects
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Supervisors got a bit of good news Thursday afternoon with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks issuing a press release indicating additional funding for Lee …
County to validate Farm Bureau petitions
LEE COUNTY – Two petitions filed by the Lee County Farm Bureau Sunday may have put the future of a health department and ambulance facility in Fort Madison up to voters. At Monday’s …
Business News
W.R.
Keeping The Faeth
FORT MADISON – There’s a quiet effort underway downtown to….well, keep the Faeth. Faeth’s Cigar Store is on the verge of celebrating its 100th year in business but has …
Work set for Green Bay area broadband upgrade
LEE COUNTY –  A $1.9 million investment in county funds coupled with investments from Danville Telecom is bringing high speed internet to about 100 homes in Wever, and has produced a more …
Independent Can to close at end of April
FORT MADISON – After announcing to staff in October that the plant would be closing after 44 years in Fort Madison, the company is about six weeks from closing its doors. Plant Manager Jeff …