DES MOINES – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2 percent in June, down from a jobless rate of 3.5 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent in …
FORT MADISON - Love Classic cars? FREE outdoor music? and a picnic supper that you can purchase on site? The Old Settlers Association will present their second concert …
KEOKUK– The Lee County Republican Party is proud to host its Annual Graber Banquet on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at The Hidden Tower Event Center in Keokuk. This year’s event will feature Iowa’s …
MIDDLETOWN – The U.S. Army kicked off the construction of their new Future Artillery Complex in Middletown with a bang…literally. Three salutes were fired from two howitzers by officers with the …
KEOKUK – A petition to have Keokuk Superintendent Dr. Kathy Dinger, removed from her position is still active, despite Dinger’s retirement on June 30. According to a staffer at the district’s …
Barbara J. Kempker, 93, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 3:21 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison. She was born on August 20, 1932 in …
KNOXVILLE — The future of Fort Madison’s baseball program was set in motion after Monday’s 16-5 loss to Knoxville in Monday’s Class 3A Substate 6 semifinal. The Bloodhounds finished …
The Lee County Fair’s Kids' Day on Friday was buzzing bright and early even on a hot midsummer, with livestock showings and the ‘cutest rabbit’ contest. The Keith Leff magic and comedy show …
MIDDLETOWN - The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant announced today that it has been granted an extension of its emergency permit for the storage of lead azide as it continues to work toward a safe disposal …
FORT MADISON — The regular season records were left behind when the postseason began, and on Tuesday night, the Fort Madison Bloodhounds proved exactly why. Entering the Class 3A postseason with a …
DONNELLSON - When people visit the Lee County Fair, they often see polished sheep, confident exhibitors, and exciting competitions in the show ring. What many don't see is the months of …
FORT MADISON – Changes to the city’s vacant rental property code were approved Tuesday night and compromise and accountability were at the foundation of the changes. The city has been looking for …
