Obituaries
SPORTS

Lady Hounds still without a loss

It took a few seconds for Fort Madison girls soccer coach Carrie Burken to congratulate everyone involved in the first goal of Thursday’s 6-0 win over Mount Pleasant at the Baxter Sports …

Lake scores seven times in Lady Hawks' win

Lake scores seven goals in Lady Hawks' win DONNELLSON – Central Lee’s Ellie Lake was 100% on shots on goal Tuesday night as the Lady Hawks rolled Wapello 9-1 at home. The Hawks are 1-1 in …
Fort Madison boys golfers capture 2nd at Washington WASHINGTON – Fort Madison claimed 2 nd place in the Washington leg of Southeast Conference boys golf action Monday night, their highest …
DONNELLSON – The Fort Madison boys took second at the Monday night Hawk Relays at Central Lee High School in Donnellson. Central Lee set 23 personal bests on the season as the girls captured third …
LEE COUNTY NEWS
Lee County News

GBP hire of Collins has Pride group on the attack

BURLINGTON  – As part of an ongoing dialogue with the community, the Greater Burlington Partnership is emphasizing its commitment to ensuring economic development remains a collaborative …

For the Record

For the Record - Monday, April 28, 2025

Fort Madison Police Report 04/23/25 – 10:48 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 4800 block of Avenue O. 04/23/25 – 3:15 p.m. - Fort Madison …

Opinion

Governor should not referee what is, or is not, secret

Give Governor Kim Reynolds credit for consistency. When it comes to wanting to hide details of possible misstatements or misdeeds, she treats Lutherans and atheists alike. Soon, Iowans may learn …

Antagonist pays a 4 a.m. visit

I’m writing this early Saturday morning at about 6:30 a.m. I wanted to write it Friday night after the NFL draft, but I stared at blank screen for literally 15 minutes before slamming shut the …
EMPTY NEST - By Curt Swarm

A prayer answered

I had been clean and sober 15 years when I found myself out late, on a cold winter's night, on my insurance business.  I had skipped supper (well, I had a Salted Nut Roll) so was more than …
Education News
FMCSD NEWS
KEANE

District sets superintendent candidate meet-and-greet

FORT MADISON – The final two candidates for the Fort Madison Community School District Superintendent will be part of a meet-and-greet at the Fort Madison Junior/Senior High School Wednesday …

FMCSD narrows super search to two

FORT MADISON - The Fort Madison Community School District School Board has announced two finalists in its search for the district's new superintendent following a comprehensive review process with …

Holy Trinity earns second Catt award

DES MOINES – The Carrie Chapman Catt Award program, created and administered by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, encourages eligible high school senior students to register to vote. …
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DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register to protect the use of executive privilege for all Iowa governors past, present, and future.  …
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement today in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to issue an emergency …
FORT MADISON - A Fort Madison man has been sentenced to two decades in prison on multiple counts of sexual abuse. On Friday, Aaron Joseph Gilman, 46, of Fort Madison, was sentenced to a total of 20 …
FORT MADISON - On May 20, 1921 a group of Fort Madison ladies met to form a study club, choosing the name “The Gem City Delphian Club”.  Nineteen women became charter members, …
Kelly James Russell, born on August 24th, 2001, left us far too soon April 19th, 2025, at the tender age of 23.  At the time of his passing, Kelly was a resident of Fort Madison, Iowa, where he …
Health News
SHIIP offering Welcome to Medicare seminars
WEST BURLINGTON – The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will present the following Welcome to Medicare seminars at Great River Health locations. The seminars will cover: …
UnitedHealth scares Carthage patients with coverage letter
CARTHAGE - Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics want to reassure patients and community members that we remain in-network with UnitedHealthcare despite a recent mailing error. Earlier this …
LCHD kids' health clinic in FM next week
FORT MADISON - Lee County Health Department will be holding a Children’s Immunization Clinic Thursday, March 27th  from 1:00 pm until 4:30pm at Lee County Health Department, #3 John …
Business News
Chamber releases nominees for small, micro business awards
FORT MADISON - The Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Small Business and Micro Business of the Year awards. These recognitions celebrate the spirit, …
Iowa workforce up 2,400 over previous year
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.0 percent in March as 1,700 Iowans entered the labor force. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment …
County could see large transmission line
LEE COUNTY – A Cedar Rapids energy company is proposing to build a 345 KV transmission line through Lee County. A letter going out to landowners was received by Lee County from ITC Midwest, LLC …