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FM boys get going in first half

FORT MADISON - The simplest explanation to the slow start for Fort Madison’s boys soccer team on Monday was, well, it was Monday. And yet the Bloodhounds defeated Keokuk 10-0 in a match stopped …

Wade leads Hounds at Fairfield

FAIRFIELD – Brady Wade led the Hounds to a 4th-place finish at the Southeast Conference meet in Fairfield Friday. Wade shot a 44 and Cole Quittem shot a 49 to lead the Bloodhounds to a 199. …
FORT MADISON – Central Lee sophomore Mylan Lowenberg was medalist at the Holy Trinity dual meet at Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course, while HTC’s Teagan Snaadt was medalist in the girls' …
DES MOINES – Fort Madison will send seven athletes to the 2024 Drake Relays this week. Junior Brylie Lorence is seeded 18th in the girls shotput and will be the Lady Hounds' only …
LEE COUNTY NEWS
Lee County News

Schmidt resigns at Greater Burlington Partnership

BURLINGTON – Today the Greater Burlington Partnership Boards of Directors announced the resignation of Della Schmidt, its President and CEO. Schmidt has accepted the position as the President …

For the Record

For the Record – Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Fort Madison Police Report 04/23/24 – 11:58 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Ian Ronald Cash, 47, of New Mexico, in the 800 block of 10th Street, on a charge of 5th degree criminal …

Opinion

Officials keep forgetting they work for us

The Legislature took an important step last week in voting to toughen penalties for state and local officials who violate a key government transparency tool, Iowa’s open meetings law. …

Transfer Portal the Amazon of collegiate players

His final spring practice in his first year as Western Illinois’ head football coach was barely completed on Friday night before Joe Davis was already talking about going shopping. The spring …
EMPTY NEST - By Curt Swarm

All wealth comes from the soil

I've heard it said that “All wealth comes from the soil.”  Sitting in my recliner in our living room (my favorite place in the house), looking through the picture window at the …
Education News
EDUCATION NEWS

Grants help FMCSD keep pedal down on CTE programs

FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison School District is keeping the pedal down on its Career Technical Education programs. The district received more than $150,000 in statewide grants during a …

FMCSD gets $150K in CTE grants

FORT MADISON, IA — The Fort Madison Community School District has received several grants that will enhance its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for students. The funds will be …

FMHS put on short lockdown

FORT MADISON - The Fort MadisonFort Madison High School experienced a brief lockdown this afternoon due to a false alarm, which prompted a response from school staff to ensure the safety and …
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Sharon Kay Luetger, 80, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 11:08 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Sharon was born July 16, 1943 …
Donna DeLozier , 89, of Hamilton, IL, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her caregiver’s home, in Hamilton. She was born July 11, 1934 in Colusa, IL the daughter of Dorren and Julia …
Jennie Lee Scott, 83, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home in Keokuk. Jennie was born on November 2, 1940, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas and Vanuida …
FORT MADISON - Lee County Health Department will be holding a Children’s Immunization Clinic Thursday, April 25 th , 2024 from 1:00 pm until 4:30pm at Lee County Health Department, #3 John …
William Harrison Mullan, 97, of Fort Madison, Iowa died peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home.  He was born January 3, 1927 at Aberdeen, South Dakota, a son of William Earl and Leedice …
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
Adam and Julie Hohl pose with the Iowa Tourism's Outstanding Retail Experience award given during last week's Iowa Tourism Conference in Des Moines.
Harvestville garners Iowa Tourism award
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 …
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 …