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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...
Cardinals use big second half to down Fort Madison on Senior Night
Nate Lampe inched closer to another school record and added to one he’s already had during the Newton boys soccer team’s home win over Fort Madison on Friday night. The Class 3A No. 10 Cardinals recognized 13 varsity players on Senior Night and used a three-goal second half to pull away from the Bloodhounds during a 4-1 non-conference home win at H.A. Lynn Stadium.
For the Record - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
05/14/24 – 10:05 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 400 block of Avenue C. 05/14/24 – 1:51 p.m. - Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 5100 block of Avenue O. 05/14/24 –...
Bowie, Rump 5th to kickstart state track
DES MOINES – It looked as though the Fort Madison Bloodhound boys and girls would have a good day of it placing in two of the first three events of the morning. Sophomore Avery Rump captured 5th place in the 3000-meter run setting a personal best at 10:27.75, and then junior Kenden Bowie hit a personal best leap of 6’7” in the boys' 3A high jump.
For the Record - Tuesday, May 14, 2024
05/09/24 – 1:09 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a personal injury accident in the 600 block of 23rd Street. 05/09/24 – 12:05 – Fort Madison Police arrested Jeramy Francis Skelton, 33 of Fort Madison, on charges of simple assault. He was taken to Lee County Jail and held.
Recent vandalism has FMPD's attention
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Police Department is looking for help in solving a recent string of vandalism incidents around the community, most involving a pellet or BB-gun. Fort Madison Police Chief Mark Rohloff said individually the crimes are misdemeanors, but collectively, the crimes are an incredible burden...
City to repair less streets this year
FORT MADISON – City officials have identified four stretches of road that will be resurfaced as part of $300,000 that was budgeted in the upcoming fiscal year. City Public Works Director Mark Bousselot said the city will be resurfacing 5th Street from Avenue E to Avenue F; Avenue F from 15th to 16th Street, Avenue I from 20th to 21st streets and Avenue N from 27th Street to 29th Street.
Keokuk man’s organ donation helps others live on
Nathan Bowden of Keokuk was 20 years old when he died in a car crash in 2009. Nathan had agreed to be an organ and tissue donor, which was indicated on his Iowa driver’s license. Those donations have gone on to save 17 lives, and are now remembered on a plaque that hangs in the South Lee County Courthouse.
Two Bushongs make it right
FORT MADISON – There’s probably not a lot of people who really know who Dana Bushong was, or more specifically, were. The relevant part of that query is they ultimately laid the foundation for a jewelry store that is been in Fort Madison for 100 years. Skip Young...
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...
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