Rosie the Riveter, becomes Mary the Mask Maker – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Mt. Pleasant beauty salon owner, Judy Williamson, took in stride the governor’s order to close…
Opinion
Let’s be smart in lieu of shelter in place
My house smells like bleach. Not crazy bleach, but it just hangs in the air…
Letter to the Editor – Buy local when possible during crisis
Dear Editor: Many of the businesses throughout Iowa and the United States, including our local…
Iowa bucking trend in virus testing
It’s been a week full of press conferences, press releases and literally a minute-by-minute news…
IHSAA, IGHSAU making right moves with prep sports
Iowa was able to get its winter high school sports season finished last week despite…
Mishap puts crazy end to Holy Land trip – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The uneven stone steps going down were damp. Her heel caught on the edge of…
LCEDG keeps hammering away at county’s economic future
I stopped in for breakfast with the movers and shakers of Lee County Wednesday morning….
Holy Land visit shows stark contrasts – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The Dead Sea Scrolls were written on parchment that was bound in leather. When the…
Iowa means “Yes” in Arabic – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Contributing author Curt Swarm offer this week’s submission from the Holy Lands On a pilgrimage…
Voted PPEL isn’t a bond consolation prize
The Fort Madison Community School District is putting another referendum in front of district tax…
DFC Educators Foundation built by struggling student
Little Johnny was a bad boy. In the third grade at Elm Grove District Number…
It may be time to pull the lever in Iowa
Yes, as Fort Madison’s Joe Little reminded me Monday night, caucuses were born of the…
The crazy that is Iowa caucuses is now even crazier
In Iowa, you’re primary votes are cast with your feet. Seriously. You walk into a…
Something good came from the war – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
At 101 years of age, Quentin Fackler still remembers his dog tag number: 37047361. A…
County makes right call on LCEDG budget
Budgeting’s tough business. This is our fourth year digesting city and county budgets to turn…
City’s grit on building is a good sign
A message of sorts was sent to city residents late Friday afternoon. Mayor Matt Mohrfeld…
FCC’s $20B rural broadband fund shortens the journey to total connectivity
Proceeds for fund will come from user service taxes We’ve been keeping a close eye…
Councilwoman holding meet and greet
To the Editor; I believe communication is important and information should not be assumed to…
Scavaging for existence turns to hobby – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Larry stuck the yardstick under the laundromat washer and scraped around. He pulled out a…
Mueller’s vision for Parish Hall close to reality – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 The snow was wet and…
Time to look at unpacking news from 2019
Christmas gifts don’t always have to come wrapped in a package with some ribbon and…
Lots to see, hear at The Chasmacian Crafter – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
Small Midwestern towns are dying, there’s no denying. Check out the town squares of most…
Auditors’ group working to keep voting secure
The 2020 elections are rapidly approaching, and we want Iowans to know that your state…
Here comes year four
They say when you climb a ladder quickly, about half the time you’re dangling in…
124-year-old barn one of oldest in state – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
It’s the only barn left on 8-Mile Road. There used to be 18 – 20…
New push to clean up city has to include downtown
Not being able to go down Eighth Street is a bigger pain than I thought…
Food Pantry thanks city for holiday donations – Letter to the Editor
To the Editor People are asking what’s going on at the Food Pantry. Lots of…
Iowa farmers are made of the really good stuff
I walked onto the property of Bruce and Jill Hopp Monday morning and about 23…
It’s culture that carries Freesmeier’s teams
It was in mid-September when I saw Holy Trinity’s volleyball team lose, 3-1, at New…
Letter to the Editor – Rotary offers thanks for park effort
Dear Editor: About 13 years ago, Fort Madison Rotary adopted Central Park. In partnership with the…
A day to say ‘Thank You’ and ‘We’ll always remember”
Military service was always a thing I looked at from afar. My biological father was…
Fort Madison needs steady rational leadership – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: If I was a smart businessperson I would stay out of local politics,…
Council needs new direction – Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor A fresh start for a bright future I have been reading…
Mohrfeld is suited for the job – Letter to the Editor
I fully support, Matt Mohrfeld in the mayoral race for Fort Madison. Matt Mohrfeld has…
Pride of character is greater than trophies on the shelf
We watch sports for various reasons… entertainment, loyalty, certainly vicarious longings of days gone by….
Mayor endorses Mohrfeld, Rink, and Bowker – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor; Matt Mohrfeld has a vision for Fort Madison. A vision of a community…
Family looking for memorial for murdered Keokuk woman – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor; In the middle of an ice storm on February 5, 2019, CaLove Sackman,…
Mohrfeld has strong vision – Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, First of all, I would like to congratulate Mayor Brad Randolph on…
Each Nov. 5 vote matters – Letter to the Editor
The election is right around the corner, are you ready to vote? Our local election,…
Voting is the way to solutions – Letter to the Editor
This is to all eligible voters and citizens for the city Fort Madison Iowa In…
Bowker right choice for City Council – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor Rebecca Bowker is running for City Council, First Ward. I hope you will…
New MLB proposal concerning for Bees future
Bob Henley will be coaching third base for the Washington Nationals in the World Series….
Winter reading list in place – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
“American Pastoral,” (Pulitzer Prize) “I Married a Communist,” and “The Human Stain,” all by Phillip…
Letter to the Editor – Cast vote for your vision on Nov. 5
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter from a perspective not many have or would…
Letter to the Editor – Mohrfeld for Mayor
Matt Mohrfeld for Mayor of Fort Madison: I am writing this letter to the editor…
I’ll have character with a side of change, please
After consuming this past week’s candidate forums hosted by the Fort Madison Partners, I’ve come…
Perfection is unreachable – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Ginnie and Curt: One key to happiness is someone to share that happiness with. “Happiness…
The King issue raises more than just money
The Stead Family Children’s Hospital was our place of residence for about three days last…
Letter to the Editor – Make your voice heard on ATV, golf cart vote
Dear Editor; The golf cart controversy has been in the headlines several times over the…
No better time to upgrade Central Lee than now
Well here we go again. At 7 a.m. Tuesday, voters in the Central Lee School…