Fort Madison News

Mayor Steve Ireland on Monday released the names of the three finalists: Michael Ashcraft of Olathe, Kan.; Larry Stoever of Saline, Mich.; and David Watson of Newton.

Bar owners have varying degrees of success enforcing law. By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com One thing the smoking ban is most definitely not about is smoking.

July 28, 1908 100 years ago Uncle Tom's Cabin show opens at Fifth and Blondeau streets ... The swallows are gathering thick again on the wires on the bridge, every evening the wires being black with birds.

Seven golden shovels turned the dirt to officially start construction of an expansion and remodeling of the Lee County Jail south of Fort Madison.

The only thing left to do now to begin the Lee County Jail expansion and renovation is to hold a groundbreaking ceremony.

There was plenty to celebrate at 1101 Palean St. in Keokuk Friday afternoon. Not only did the occasion mark the completion of a Habitat for Humanity House for a couple and their son, but also the fruits of a ...

Robin Delaney/Managing Editor The troops are rallying around Old Fort Madison, but it isn't for a reenactment - at least not yet.

Brennan Umthun/Staff Writer For the last 16 years Deanna and Larry McLearn - owners of the Sixth and G Antique Mall - have been greeting eager, antique-seeking folks from the local area and beyond.

Brennan Umthun/Staff Writer For three mornings this week local children have had the option of attending a puppet workshop offered by the Fort Madison Area Arts Association and the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre ...

The Iowa Department of Public Health has started sending out some informational letters after receiving complaints about violations to the Iowa Smokefree Air Act.

Robin Delaney/Managing Editor The troops are rallying around Old Fort Madison, but it isn't for a reenactment - at least not yet.

I was online reading a Letter to the Editor that an inmate, Mike Marit, wrote about some horrible comments that Dan Holman of Keokuk wrote: "Solution is simple - hang 'em." That is the most deplorable statement ...

Brennan Umthun/Staff Writer Fort Madison High School students have additional parking in their future, as the board approved the purchase of land at the corner of 20th and Avenue D at its regular meeting ...

Robin Delaney/Managing Editor DENMARK - It was a buffet for Lee County's registered Republicans - all the GOP candidates on the ballot for Lee County voters in one room, at one time, hoping to rally campaign ...

July 20, 2008 FORT MADISON - Bears and other cuddly creatures provided plenty of fanfare for area youngsters on a balmy summer evening here.

By dawn's early light, bird chirps make the only sound in Gladstone. But around 5:15 a.m., the doors start slamming on Randy Goble's truck.

First-time state softball qualifier Fort Madison will play in tomorrow's Class 3-A championship.

Disaster Recovery Centers in Lee and Marshall counties will close permanently at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2008 .

June typically is the worst month of the year for Great River Entertainment in terms of revenue.

All injuries were non-life threatening, according to Fort Madison Police Capt. Rob Hogan.