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Crank gets three goals in Hawks win

WAPELLO – Landon Crank had a hat trick from his forward position as Central Lee rolled off a 10-0 shutout at Wapello Monday night. Crank scored the first three goals on assists from Dante …

Lady Hounds runners-up at Panther Relays

MT. PLEASANT – The Fort Madison Lady Hounds captured second place at the Panther Relays in Mt. Pleasant with 94 points, following the Panthers with 152. The Bloodhounds racked up points in …
WASHINGTON – The Bloodhounds shot a 203 over the front nine in Washington Monday night led by freshman Cole Quittem’s 45. Washington senior Roman Roth continues to roll through Southeast …
WAPELLO – The Central Lee girls scored almost at will in their 10-0 win over Wapello Monday night in SEI Superconference girls soccer action. Ellie Lake converted all four of her shots on goal …
LEE COUNTY NEWS
Lee County News

Tax bill carries repeal of special law

LEE COUNTY – A bill that passed both the Iowa House and Senate before the legislature adjourned early Saturday morning could permit the Lee County Board of Supervisors to consolidate court …

For the Record

For the Record – Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Fort Madison Police Report 04/23/24 – 11:58 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Ian Ronald Cash, 47, of New Mexico, in the 800 block of 10th Street, on a charge of 5th degree criminal …

Opinion

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 …
EMPTY NEST - By Curt Swarm

All wealth comes from the soil

I've heard it said that “All wealth comes from the soil.”  Sitting in my recliner in our living room (my favorite place in the house), looking through the picture window at the …
Education News
FMHS NEWS

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 …

FMHS put on short lockdown

FORT MADISON - The Fort MadisonFort Madison High School experienced a brief lockdown this afternoon due to a false alarm, which prompted a response from school staff to ensure the safety and …

School facilities' upgrades 98% complete

FORT MADISON – Officials from Carl A. Nelson told the Fort Madison School Board the construction at the new PreK-6th grade  should there be an AND here? 7th-12th grade high school are 98% …
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Jennie Lee Scott, 83, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home in Keokuk. Jennie was born on November 2, 1940, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas and Vanuida …
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 …
William Harrison Mullan, 97, of Fort Madison, Iowa died peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home.  He was born January 3, 1927 at Aberdeen, South Dakota, a son of William Earl and Leedice …
Dianna Lee Loretta Adam Coppage, 80, of Claremore, Oklahoma passed away Friday, January 23, 2024 of Parkinson’s disease.  She was born on March 10,1943 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Joe and …
FORT MADISON – Local and state officials christened the Turnwater Bar and Grill and encompassing Fort Madison Marina Thursday with the facility’s opening set for Monday morning at 11 a.m. …
Health News
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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 …
County to validate Farm Bureau petitions
LEE COUNTY – Two petitions filed by the Lee County Farm Bureau Sunday may have put the future of a health department and ambulance facility in Fort Madison up to voters. At Monday’s …
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 …