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Monday, May 13, 2024
4:32 a.m. Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, 1221 S. Gear Ave. Nichole M. Nichols, 38: manufacturing a controlled substance in the presence of a minor, possession of methamphetamine precursors, possession of marijuana. 8:10 a.m. Des Moines County Courthouse, 513 N. Main St. Dayton M. Murray, 19: pre-trial violation. 9:36 a.m....
Tourism event raises close to $7,000
FORT MADISON - The Fort Madison Tourism Bureau celebrated National Train Day in a unique and exciting way this year with their Tower By The Hour fundraiser. On May 11, Director Chi Eastin embarked on an 8-hour journey in the Santa Fe Depot tower to raise funds for the newly formed Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund.
Brad Sweet beats James McFadden in photo finish with High Limit in Burlington
The following is a press release from the Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series:. The difference was twelve, one-thousandths of a second (0.012) on Friday at 34 Raceway as Brad Sweet and James McFadden wowed the Iowa fans with the closest finish in Kubota High Limit Racing history. It was...
Johnson gets jail time in distracted driving deaths on Great River Bridge
A Gladstone woman convicted of reckless homicide in the deaths of two construction workers will serve 90 days in the Henderson County jail. Emily Johnson, 23, was also sentenced to 30 months probation. In addition, Johnson will be required to give at least ten presentations to schools and organizations on...
Lady Hounds ease into rematch with Burlington
FORT MADISON - Bailey Vaughn’s first-half goal was one of the many scored by Fort Madison’s girls soccer team in the 10-0 win over Keokuk in Friday’s Class 2A regional quarterfinal at the Baxter Sports Complex. But it was her goal, a declaration she made as soon...
Fort Madsion Bridge shut down after being struck by barge
FORT MADISON, Iowa (WGEM) - The Fort Madison Bridge in Fort Madison, Iowa, has been closed after being struck by a barge, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Officials have asked drivers to reroute and not to try to use the bridge. The bridge will be closed until further notice.
Hounds wrap state meet today
DES MOINES - The Fort Madison Bloodhounds had a tough Friday at the IGHSAU/IAHSAA State High School Track and Field Meet at Drake Stadium. Henry Wiseman’s 15.69 was about .4 of a second short of qualifying him for the 110 hurdles final giving him a 14th place finish. Wiseman ran the final leg of the Bloodhounds’ shuttle hurdle relay team Thursday that was disheartened with an early start ruling that disqualified an otherwise qualifying time.
St. Chuck hits the road
I found a little treasure on Saturday about three hours from my house. It wasn’t the pretentious little Korgies that walked on short leashes, while the affluent in golfie attire and watches that don’t count steps, walked closely by in shades. This day-trip on a weekend produced results...
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