Councilman Rick Thele abstained from the vote because he owns rental units within the city. He abstained on the second reading, as well, but did not abstain on the first reading, which he said was a ...

The senators are urging USDA and the Interior Department to prioritize the production of American beef through several mechanisms, including finalizing the Bureau of Land Management’s grazing rule and ...

Michael L. “Mike” Hendricks, 46, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born March 15, 1980, in … ...

In honor of Gary and the wonderfully unique man he was, his family invites those who loved him to join us for a Pizza & Paint Celebration of Life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at ...

DENVER - Ryan Bowen spent 14 seasons as an NBA assistant coach before taking a head coaching job in the NBA’s G League last season. The Fort Madison native is back for his second season coaching … ...

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory in Fort Madison. A memorial has been established in Sandie’s memory. Online ...

Family will greet friends 10:00 am Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Denmark Congregational United Church of Christ, Denmark, with her funeral service to follow at 11:00 am Thursday morning. Private ...

LEE COUNTY – It’s not a stretch to say that most people in Lee County know Ernie Schiller. Or at least have heard of Ernie Schiller. Schiller is the retired Central Lee science teacher and … Five ...

Fort Madison Police Report 08/28/26 - 9:34 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a report of an accident in the 1400 block of 38th Street. 08/28/26 - 10:55 AM - Fort Madison police responded to a … ...

Donald Richard "Dick" Stockwell, 88, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 8, 1938 at Itaska County, Deer River, Minnesota, … ...

Nancy Ann Wagner, 87, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who … ...

When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 — check-in 9:30 a.m.; rodeo 11 a.m. Where: Rodeo Arena, Fort Madison, Iowa: 2103 303rd Ave, Fort Madison, IA 52627 ...