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Nico Merschman organizes Silent Scream: Music for Mental Health and Code Red coat drive to give back to our community.
Silent Scream & the Code Red Coat Drive is Back
MESABI PROJECT
Legislature to consider $1.3 billion in incentives for steel project
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Collier stepping down at Chamber
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SPORTS
The Lady Crusaders' Kymber Jones and Makayla Simpson put up a block on a Nike attack in the early going of the Crusaders 3-set win over Burlington Notre Dame Thursday night at HTC High School.
CRUSADER VOLLEYBALL
HTC girls sweep Notre Dame
Jordyn Grisham gets a set for the front line as Fort Madison's Lyla Smith looks on from the middle of the Lady Hound's offense Tuesday night in Fort Madison.
AREA VOLLEYBALL
Lady Hounds take Washington to 5
AREA CROSS COUNTRY
Bunnell, Newton set pace for Hawks

No. 3 Crusaders roll in SEISC pool play

WAYLAND — The most competitive match Holy Trinity had in the Southeast Iowa Super Conference pool play on Thursday night might have been when the Crusaders battled among themselves. There was going …
The Bloodhounds' named Homecoming Royalty Wednesday night. Kylie Lumino was named Homecoming Queen and Cal Hennings was honored at Homecoming King at festivities in Central Park as part of Homecoming Week in Fort Madison.

Hounds need to stop explosive plays

FORT MADISON – The parades are over the King and Queen have been crowned and now it’s time for the Bloodhound football team to get down to business. The Hounds (2-2) take on Keokuk at home Friday …

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MT. PLEASANT – Drake Newton is continuing a very strong freshman cross country season for Central Lee. The Hawk ran a 17:04.55 to take 3rd place just 4.5 seconds behind Mediapolis’ Will …
FORT MADISON - Adalyn Kruse wanted that kill to end the match. The first pass on match point in Holy Trinity’s sweep of Central Lee went to the right side, so Kruse had to set up again on the left …
LEE COUNTY NEWS
Lee County News

RNEF about 25% short of trip goal

LEE COUNTY – The local contingent heading to Nepal to help deal with the humanitarian crisis is just two weeks away, but about 25% off fundraising goals. Ernie Schiller, co-founder of Rebuild Nepal …

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For the Record

For the Record - Thursday, October 1, 2026

Fort Madison Police Report 09/29/26 - 1:27 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a report of vandalism in the 400 block of 34th Place. 09/29/26 - 11:35 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a report …

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Opinion

LWV president wants full debates

Dear Editor: A fundamental pillar of our democratic process is the expectation that those in office and those seeking public office must answer directly to the people they represent or wish to …

Law enforcement should also inform the public

The school field trip tragedy last week at Lake Macbride State Park again demonstrated the adage that a rumor can travel halfway around the globe while the truth is still putting on its shoes. …

Lots to think about for a project we're not supposed to think about

So, the absolute worst-kept secret in Lee County, is that a foreign metals company is looking at putting a very large steel production facility in Green Bay Bottoms south of Koch’s Iowa Fertilizer …

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Education News
EDUCATION NEWS

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 …

Central Lee among schools in Choose Iowa program

DES MOINES - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 125 Iowa public and private schools will receive funding through the Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program to purchase …

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LATEST NEWS
The Fort Madison Pickleball courts in Victory Park are still unuseable. Four of the courts, including the one in the background, have been repainted but are bubbling again, which was a problem with the original paint work. The other two courts are still stripped down to the surface, but you can still see some paint remaining to the right. City officials said the contractor is working to get the issue resolved but the courts won't be ready until next summer.
FORT MADISON – The square footage that makes up the courts area at Victory Park could very well be cursed. The park with it’s almost brand new six-court pickleball facility is in deep with …
DES MOINES - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is …
Tumblers and Threads
In June 2026, Tumblers & Threads, a new women owned business sprouted on the corner of 9th Street, its exterior a black and white building with a charming pink and blue sign of their name with …
Dana Rheinschmidt, fundraising co-chair, updates attendees of the Old Fort Madison Preservation Committee's Campaign Kick-Off event Friday at The Riverfront Pavilion in Fort Madison.
FORT MADISON – The Old Fort Madison Preservation effort kicked into full gear Friday night with a campaign kickoff to raise just over a million dollars in private donations to help restore the …
BOX
Norbert Wilfred Box, age 84, died at the home he built for his family on Thursday evening, September 24, 2026. There was always an open-door policy at the farm, and in the days leading up to his …

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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 …

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Business News
 Chamber travel information session planned
FORT MADISON – Have you ever dreamed of standing beneath the Acropolis, exploring ancient ruins, wandering charming seaside villages, or watching the sun set over the Aegean Sea? The Fort Madison …
Farmers Savings Bank CEO Clayton Davis, far left, and bank officers Allyson Sanders, Carol Delaney, and Allyson Woolridge are looking forward to the opening of the bank's Fort Madison branch. Davis said the bank is slated to be ready before the end of the year.
Farmers Savings Bank sparks iconic building
FORT MADISON – When opportunities knock, you open the door. Or in the case of Farmers Savings Bank, you buy a building. The Wever-based bank is currently contracting with Schickedanz Construction …
FOECKE
Foecke named to New York Life executive board
BURLINGTON – Brian Foecke has been named a member of the 2026 Executive Council of New York Life. Members of the Executive Council are among the top 20 percent of New York Life’s elite sales …

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