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U.S. Dept. of Energy's Office of Electricity Chief of Staff David Denton speaks with officials from Danville and Access Energy Coop Thursday morning at a Denmark substation. Denton said he was in town to get a closer look at utility resiliency projects.
COUNTY NEWS
Dept. of Energy officials visit utility projects
IAAP NEWS
IAAP to detonate lead azide
CONSERVATION FUNDRAISER
Conservation group to hold annual fundraiser
Obituaries

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SPORTS
HTC VOLLEYBALL
Crusaders win SEISC-South title
Fort Madison's Max Jones can't find the handle on an in-route Friday night at the Fairfield. The Bloodhounds lost 40-14 to the Trojans.
BLOODHOUND FOOTBALL
Trojan magical pro-T leaves Hounds with fourth loss
Central Lee's Kellen Weber climbs the ladder for a touchdown catch in Friday's home matchup with No. 9 Wilton Friday night in Donnellson.
HAWK FOOTBALL
No. 9 Wilton runs over banged up Hawks

Mt. Pleasant pulls away in second half

MOUNT PLEASANT — It was all about the basics, something Fort Madison’s football team found out in Friday’s 45-10 loss to Mount Pleasant. The Panthers (6-0 overall, 2-0 Class 3A District 4) led …
HTC veteran Olivia Bendlage gets down on the court for a dig in the Crusaders win over BND at Shottenkirk Gym Thursday night in Fort Madison.

HTC girls sweep Notre Dame

FORT MADISON - The pieces to Holy Trinity’s rotation seem like perfect fits. The Crusaders extended their winning streak to 15 matches with Thursday’s 25-17, 25-16, 25-11 win over Notre Dame at …

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Jordyn Grisham gets a set for the front line as Fort Madison's Lyla Smith looks on from the middle of the Lady Hound's offense Tuesday night in Fort Madison.
FORT MADISON - It felt a lot like the night before. Fort Madison’s volleyball team won the first set of Tuesday’s Southeast Conference match against Washington, then lost the next two. The …
ANAMOSA – Central Lee junior Aubree Bunnell broke her own school record and the 18th-ranked Lady Hawks took fifth place with 135 points at a loaded Anamosa Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. …
LEE COUNTY NEWS
Lee County News

Grassley makes campaign stop in FM

FORT MADISON – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley was in town, albeit delayed by a train that held up traffic on Avenue H for about 30 minutes, for a Republican rally at the Riverfront Pavillion. Grassley …

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For the Record

For the Record - Friday October 9, 2026

Fort Madison Police Report 10/08/26 - 9:35 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1700 block of Avenue H. 10/08/26 - 10:50 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a report …

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Opinion

Lee County resident supports Watkins for State Rep.

Hello, My name is Steve Rairden and I am writing in support of Blaine Watkins for Iowa State Representative. I am a life long resident of Keokuk, and an employee of Lee County for over 28 …

Lots swirling around steel plant plans

We’re just over a week away from the Iowa legislature passing the biggest single incentive package in the state’s history. The move was in the hope of securing a commitment from Mesabi Metallics …

Reader says Mohrfeld looks close at steel mill project

To the Editor: I want to express my opinion on why I recommend Matt Mohrfeld for District 100, Iowa House of Representatives.   As we all know, our republican representatives have surprised …

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Education News
CENTRAL LEE SCHOOL
MADSEN

Madsen named Regional Teacher of the Year

LEE COUNTY - The Iowa Department of Education today announced nine teachers from across the state have been selected as the 2027 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year, following the inaugural 2025 …

HTC gets state support of early child program

FORT MADISON - The Iowa Department of Education recently approved 10 community-based providers to deliver services to young learners and their families through the Statewide Voluntary Preschool …

Solar panel work complete at high school

FORT MADISON – At the Fort Madison School District board meeting Wednesday last night, Director of Maintenance Nic Chiri said in his presentation several summer projects for the district have been …

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LATEST NEWS
YOUNG
Patricia “Patty” Young, 67, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her home in Hamilton. Patty was born on May 6, 1959, in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Irvin …
MCVEIGH
June Almira McVeigh, 100, of Nauvoo, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at her home. June was born on June 9, 1926, in Dallas City, Illinois, to George and Estella Bergmeier. On July 20, …
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison City Council on Tuesday finalized the new vacant property and rental property codes for structures inside the city limits. The council approved the fee structures …
FISHER
Janet “Jane” Lewella Fisher, 97 years, of Wapello, Iowa and formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died  Monday, October 5, 2026.  She was born December 2, 1928 at Red Oak, Iowa,  a …
MUELLER
Darrell “Mooch” Alfred Mueller, 76, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026 at New London Specialty Care Center in New London, IA.  He was born on October …

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Health News
Lee County Health Department Administrator Michele Ross talks with visitors of the department's Kids' Health & Safety Fair at the Meller Family Health Center Thursday evening.
Kids' Health Fair more than health fare
FORT MADISON – The Lee County Health Department showed off just a little bit Thursday afternoon at the Meller Family Health Center. LCHD staff and volunteers held the third-ever Kids’ Health …
Great River Health gets CMS notice
WEST BURLINGTON - Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Centers released information Wednesday about a broken link that led to a formal notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requiring …
Kaitlin Krueger, of Counseling Associates, signs a declaration of participation at Wednesday morning's Thrive Iowa launch at Quality Inn & Suites in Fort Madison.
Restore Hope helps kick off Thrive Iowa
LEE COUNTY – The Thrive Iowa effort is officially underway. After rolling out the basics of the program in February, a new grant-funded initiative to help those struggling to gain a foothold on …

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Business News
 Dots being connected on possible project in Lee County
LEE COUNTY – Some preliminary dots are starting to be connected in what may be pointing to a possible large-scale development planned for Lee County in the Green Bay bottoms. – is it capital B …
Dustin Wolgemuth provided supervisors with this AI-generated imagery of what the units on the property would look like in an aquaponic system.
Wolgemuth adds greenhouse to bitcoin proposal
LEE COUNTY – The much-maligned developer of a proposed bit coin center has offered up a new way to possibly address the concerns Fort Madison residents have around the project. Dustin Wolgemuth …
Chamber travel information session planned
FORT MADISON – Have you ever dreamed of standing beneath the Acropolis, exploring ancient ruins, wandering charming seaside villages, or watching the sun set over the Aegean Sea? The Fort Madison …

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