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Lady Hounds sweep Keokuk

FORT MADISON - The postseason is about opportunity, Fort Madison volleyball coach Kelly Knustrom said after Tuesday’s sweep of Keokuk in a Class 4A Region 2 quarterfinal match. Now the Bloodhounds …
The Bloodhounds' Ren Watson tries to strip the ball away from Julian Parsons in the second half Friday night at Richmond Stadium. The Hounds fall to 3-5 after the 49-6 loss to the Demons.

Hounds bottled up by Demons

FORT MADISON – It certainly wasn’t the night the Bloodhound fans or Head Coach Derek Doherty were looking for Friday night at Richmond Stadium. The Hounds took it on the chin in a 49-6 loss to …
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, …
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 …
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Mohrfeld takes questions in Montrose

(Editor’s Note: In full transparency Pen City Current Chuck Vandenberg moderated the event below.) MONTROSE – District 100 State Rep. candidate Matt Mohrfeld went almost unchecked at a Montrose …

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 …
LATEST NEWS
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison’s Ian Eaves was killed on Friday morning as a result of a collision on Avenue O. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the 39-year-old Fort Madison man was traveling …
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 …
Wendell Lynn Hannum, 80, passed away at his home on October 17, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, teacher, coach, businessman, and friend. Throughout …
Dorothy M. Holtkamp, 98, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:15 AM at Birkwood Assisted Living. She was born on October 6, 1928 to Lawrence and Angelena Rickelman …
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
The former KL Megla building, current home to Lee County Economic Development Group and several tenants will be put up for sale following a meeting today of the Southeast Iowa Regional and Economic Port Authority board. LCEDG will be moving into the former Dollar General store across the highway.
LCEDG and SIREPA agree to sell Montrose center
MONTROSE – The building that currently houses the Lee County Economic Development Group will be for sale in the near future. And LCEDG operations are likely to move across Hwy. 61 into the former …
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 …