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23 hrs ago | Hawk Eye

F.M. down to three manager candidates

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.

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Mon Aug 04, 2008

Hawk Eye

Smoking gets lost in other ban issues

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.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, West Burlington, IA, Des Moines County, IA, Smoking, Medicine, Health

Sat Aug 02, 2008

Daily Gate City

It Happened in Keokuk

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.

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Related Topix: Keokuk, IA

Thu Jul 31, 2008

Daily Gate City

Ground broken for major Lee County Jail expansion

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

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Related Topix: Lee County, IA, Keokuk, IA

Tue Jul 29, 2008

Daily Gate City

Groundbreaking set for county jail expansion

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

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Related Topix: Keokuk, IA, Lee County, IA, Denmark, IA

Mon Jul 28, 2008

Daily Gate City

Prison partnership applauded

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 ...

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Related Topix: Muscatine, IA, Ottumwa, IA, Iowa State Penitentiary, State Prisons

Sat Jul 26, 2008

Daily Democrat

Old Fort Madison to be up-and-running by Sept. 3

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

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, FEMA, US News

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Daily Democrat

McLearns look to retirement and closing Sixth & G Antique Mall

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.

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Related Topix: Winfield, IA, Keokuk, IA, Montrose, IA

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Daily Democrat

Kids work behind the scenes

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 ...

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Lee County, IA

Daily Gate City

Two local bars receive smoking ban letters

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

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Daily Democrat

Old Fort Madison to be up-and-running by Sept. 3

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

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, FEMA, US News

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Daily Democrat

Cease judging others and help abolish mandatory minimum sentencing

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 ...

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Related Topix: Opinion

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Daily Democrat

School officials buy land to expand FMHS parking

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 ...

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Related Topix: Madison (University of Wisconsin System), University of Wisconsin System

Daily Democrat

Lee County GOP rallies the troops for November

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 ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Denmark, IA, Lee County, IA

Hawk Eye

Ft. Madison holds its fourth annual Teddy Bear Parade

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

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Sun Jul 20, 2008

WQAD-TV Moline

Carpool connects Burlington workers on long detour

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.

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Related Topix: Burlington, IA

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Des Moines Register

State softball: Ft. Madison advances to 3-A final

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

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

Disaster Recovery Centers Closing in Lee and Marshall Counties

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

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Related Topix: Weather, FEMA, US News

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Hawk Eye

Flood hit FunCity complex attendance

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

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Hawk Eye

Accident sends 8 to hospital

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

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Related Topix: Iowa State Penitentiary, State Prisons, Lee County, IA

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