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FM woman charged with attempted murder

FORT MADISON -The Fort Madison Police Department is investigating a Sunday incident that has left a man hospitalized with mutliple stab wounds. On Sunday, November 8 at approximately 2:18 p.m., FMPD officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Avenue N following a report of a man standing in the roadway with multiple stab wounds.

Fort Madison, IA · 20h
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The trial of a Burlington man accused of murdering a local D.J. on Christmas night 2024 has been rescheduled for May

The trial of a Burlington man accused of murdering a local D.J. on Christmas night 2024 has been rescheduled for May. 48-year-old Eric Rios is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of Anthony “D.J. Ant Bomb” Campbell. The HawkEye reports Rios’ jury trial is now scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4 at the Des Moines County Courthouse in Burlington. At around 7:35 p.m. Dec. 25, 2024, police were called to 1801 Madison Ave. in Burlington after Campbell’s girlfriend reported seeing him on the ground inside his home with blood on the floor. She told investigators she and Campbell had been involved in an ongoing custody dispute with Rios, her ex-husband. Since entering his plea, Rios’ trial has already been continued five times.

Burlington, IA · 2d
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One wounded, one arrested in Macomb shooting

Macomb police say they arrested a man for shooting a person who was damaging his vehicle. Justin Butler, 29, of Macomb is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery. Police say they were called to the 300 block of West Adams Street around 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov....

Macomb, IL · 1d
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Chase ends with man crashing into Keithsburg home, sheriff says

MERCER CO., Ill. (KWQC) - A chase ended when a man crashed into a Keithsburg home Thursday, deputies say. Mercer County deputies and New Boston Police officers were trying to get in contact with Joshua Chapman, 43, who had an outstanding warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to a media release.

Keithsburg, IL · 1d
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Pen City Current

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Apologies for a knee-jerk reaction

With the election behind us and a strong shift in dynamics at the Congressional level, I thought it might be a chance to take a breath. It really was a fascinating, albeit exhausting, mid-term election cycle. At the outset, and I’ve been thinking about this for the past five days,...

Fort Madison, IA · 2d

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The Old Fort Madison Preservation effort has received a major contribution

The Old Fort Madison Preservation effort has received a major contribution. Connection Bank has pledged $100,000 to the effort to repair, reconstruct and revitalize Old Fort Madison and build a new Living History Center. The Daily Democrat reports the first phase of the project will include removing existing structures off their foundations to raise all buildings four feet above the floodplain. After replacement on new foundations, the buildings will be repaired and three facilities formerly on the site will be reconstructed: the blockhouse, enlisted men’s barracks, and stockade. The total project will cost $3.5 million, and officials say fundraising is at 70 percent of the goal.

Fort Madison, IA · 9h

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County finds ballot error in Denmark Township

LEE COUNTY – An error on the ballot for Denmark Township required notification from the Lee County Auditor's office. The Lee County Auditor’s office published a press release Friday outlining the situation and the steps being taken to address the ballot error. "The County Auditor's Office wishes to...

Lee County, IA · 1d

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Fort Madison setting up for holiday season

FORT MADISON - Now that Halloween has come and gone, costumes have been tucked away until next October, making room for the approaching holiday season. The foliage has taken on its autumn hues, but before long, the colorful leaves will give way to the muted tones of winter. As the seasons change, families begin turning their attention to holiday traditions and community celebrations.

Fort Madison, IA · 1d

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Swim and Dive Takes First at Monmouth Invite

MONMOUTH, Ill. — The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's swimming and diving teams took first place at the Monmouth Invite on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Pepper Natatorium. The Titans dominated the field with eight individual and two relay wins. IWU topped the six-team invite with 355 and 335 points, respectively. The Titans grabbed 12 combined individual wins this weekend.

Monmouth, IL · 1d