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Bloodhound boys end season at sectionals.
MT. PLEASANT – Brady Wade shot an 85 to lead Fort Madison at the 3A Sectional boys golf meet Wednesday. Cole Quittem shot a solid 87 and Colton Boyer carded a 97 for the Hounds. Washington’s Roman Roth was medalist at the event qualifying for the district meet on...
Burlington celebrates Coralville opening with $5,000 donation to Kirkwood Elementary
Burlington, formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, is celebrating its Coralville arrival with a significant donation. The national discount retailer's fifth Iowa location opens Friday, May 10 at 2515 Corridor Way, Suite 7, in the same strip mall that houses Petco, Michaels, and TJ Maxx. ...
Nick Johnson Game Report: vs Cuba/Spoon River Valley
Illini West took down Cuba/Spoon River Valley on Monday, a win that might not have happened without Nick Johnson's standout effort. Johnson was dynamite, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Johnson and Illini West will head out on the road to face off against Beardstown at...
52 Faces: An odyssey of faith
Rev. JudyAnn Morse is the epitome of a “cool” pastor. Her parishioners love Morse for her kindness, motivation, and practical sensibilities. But not all of them know about her motorcycle trips across the country. Or the years she spent as a literal clown, entertaining children under the name of Sonshine.
Softball Recap: Rushville-Industry wins going away against Illini West
Rushville-Industry can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Friday. They put the hurt on the Illini West Chargers with a sharp 8-2 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Rushville-Industry also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Bloodhounds set all kinds of marks at state qualifier
MOUNT PLEASANT – The Fort Madison boys' and girls' track teams got off to a strong start at the Class 3A Mt. Pleasant District qualifier Thursday evening, and then just kept it going. Sophomore Lady Hound Avery Rump qualified for the IGHSAU/IHSAA State Track and Field meet next week...
For the Record - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
05/07/24 - 12:27 a.m. - Fort Madison Police cited Michelle Leanna Eid, 33, of Fort Madison in the 2400 block of Avenue M, on a charge of driving under suspension. 5/07/24 - 2:48 p.m. - Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 3400 block of Avenue L.
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