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Central Lee's Johnny Seyb gets away for a touchdown run in the Hawks' 34-21 loss to Mediapolis Friday night in the Hawks' season finale in Donnellson.

Hawks wrap season with gritty loss to Mepo

DONNELLSON — Central Lee’s last play on offense for the 2026 season was a touchdown. The Hawks lost 34-21 to Mediapolis on Friday night, but it was how they played, especially in the second half, …

HTC goes into post-season with sweep at MEPO

MEDIAPOLIS — Holy Trinity’s volleyball team swept its three matches at Thursday’s quadrangular at Mediapolis High School to end the regular season. It was also a chance for coach Melissa …
WASHINGTON – The Fort Madison Lady Hounds earned a solid second place at Tuesday’s Southeast Conference meet in Washington. Katelyn and Jordyn Marshall led the way for Fort Madison with 5th and …
KALONA – The Central Lee girls capped a strong regular cross country season winning the Southeast Iowa Super Conference meet Tuesday at Hillcrest Academy. Freshman Drake Newton raced to an …
LEE COUNTY NEWS

 
Lee County News

LeeComm bracing for equipment upgrades

LEE COUNTY – Lee County residents could be looking to shoulder the burden of $5 million in radio upgrades for first responders. Tony Keefe, the director of LeeComm, told Supervisors on Tuesday …

For the Record

For the Record - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Fort Madison Police Report 10/21/26 - 8:58 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a report of larceny and theft in the 1900 block of Avenue G. 10/21/26 - 9:02 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a …

Opinion

Reader supports Greenwald for Supervisor

I have known Chris Greenwald for nearly 30 years. In that time I have watched him build a business in Fort Madison, serve his community as a city councilman, and put on a badge as a reserve police …

Reader says Dems are typical politicians

Editor: Twenty years ago, I had my second heart attack. I was treated at the local hospital then transferred to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.  My family and I repeatedly told hospital personnel …

Reader touts Mohrfeld's local efforts

Editor: I am writing in support of Matt Mohrfeld in his bid to represent southeast Iowa in the Iowa House of Representatives.  I have known Matt for 30 years and have worked with him to …
Education News
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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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FORT MADISON – With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the Fort Madison Community Thanksgiving Dinner Committee is busy preparing for another great meal. The 2026 Fort Madison …
  Editor: I am voting for Matt Mohrfeld for Iowa House District 100 representative and I hope you will do the same. We need a proven leader and innovator in the Iowa State House to assist …
When a city plans something big, it should not check driver's licenses at the door. That is what happened Monday night in Woodward. The City Council cancelled its regular meeting and instead held …
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison City Council will vote to hold a public hearing on a proposed resolution to add language to the city code around high infrastructure impact developments (HIID) …
Paul J. Crutchfield, 70, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:12 AM at his home. He was born on April 12, 1956 in Chillicothe, IL to William and Jackie …
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 …
Business News
Dept. of Energy official to visit Denmark Thursday
DENMARK – Staff from the U.S. Department of Energy will be in southeast Iowa on Thursday to review project sites and talk about the area’s utility and grid resilience projects. The event will …
CenturyLink to end landlines this month
LEE COUNTY – Per a spokesperson with CenturyLink (Lumens Technologies) the communication provider notified Iowa customers that they will be ending landline service on Oct. 18. The company sent …
State Sen. Jeff Reichman (R-Donnellson) speaks with fellow committee member Mike Bousselot (R-Ankeny) prior to a meeting of a subcommittee Friday at the capitol building in Des Moines.
Reichman "overjoyed" with MEGA bill passage
LEE COUNTY – As state legislators exhaled after a full special session at the Iowa Capitol Friday, and recover from the thorough beating the Hawkeyes took on Saturday, Sunday became a day of not …