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Fort Madison' Nolan Guzman settles in between a couple runners in the 800-meter run Tuesday night at Richmond Stadium in Fort Madison. Guzman would end up with first-place in the event at the Keokuk Co-Ed Relays held in Fort Madison.

Hounds 2nd, Lady Hounds 3rd at Keokuk Co-Ed Relays

FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison boys captured second place at the Keokuk Co-Ed Relays held Tuesday in Fort Madison due to the construction underway at Keokuk’s facility. The Bloodhounds …
The Lady Hounds Hadley Wolfe fires a shot on goal in the first half of Fort Madison's win over Keokuk Monday in Fort Madison.

Lady Hounds roll Keokuk in shutout

FORT MADISON - Natalie Randolph had four goals for Fort Madison’s girls soccer team in Monday’s 12-0 win over Keokuk at the Baxter Sports Complex. Which wasn’t a surprise, because …
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 …
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. …
LEE COUNTY NEWS
Lee County News

Bird warns of storm repair scams in iowa

DES MOINES—Following the severe weather this past weekend, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning Iowans of scammers and shady contractors who exploit natural disaster victims. These …

For the Record

For the Record - Monday, April 29, 2024

Keokuk Police Report 04/26/24 – 7:43 p.m. – Keokuk Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident in the 1800 block of Main Street. A vehicle driven by Shelby Catherine Labonte, …

Opinion

Idioms aren't my friend, neither is technology

I miss the days of typewriters. Not really. A few key strokes and a Word document is in someone else’s hands or pasted into a page design software and you’re off and running. But …

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 …
Education News
CENTRAL LEE NEWS

Central Lee looking for 2024 HOF nominations

DONNELLSON, IOWA — The Central Lee Community School District is seeking nominations for the 2024 inductees into its three Halls of Fame.  The Halls of Fame are part of the district’s …

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 …
LATEST NEWS
FORT MADISON The FMAAA Art Center located at 825 Avenue G in Fort Madison generally has stuck to the formula of one main exhibit for the month in its Main Gallery Oil and then work by the member …
Family has planned a celebration of life for Patty Wilkins on May 4th from 1-4pm at the Eagles Club in Ft. Madison. Memorials may be made to the Central Lee Music Program. Thank you from Ann Thomas, …
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 …
Thomas Michael Driscoll, 88, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 8:25 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison.  He was born on November …
Linda Kay Daughters, 78, of Keokuk, died Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Winchester, IL on October 25, 1945 the daughter of Helen Dawdy and was raised by …
Health News
LCHD holding immunization clinic Thursday
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 …
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 …
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 …