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FMHS 2024 Prom Court announced
FORT MADISON - The Fort Madison High School Prom Court was announced this week at an all-school assembly. Seniors being named to the King's Court were Jan De Gracia Hernandez, Aiden Benda, Javean Davis, Jamarkus Kline, Henry Wiseman, and Nathan Bowen. The Queen Court included Lily Arnold, Jordyn Burch, Aija Jenkins, Olivia Kraus, Ella Wright, and Miah Wellendorf.
Gauley pens book with movie planned
FORT MADISON – When it’s helping on movie sets, styling hair, or even pruning plants, Fort Madison’s Aimee Gauley is going to find an outlet for her creative energy. The owner of Aimee’s Salon on 9th Street in downtown Fort Madison has just self-published a book based in Fort Madison, but fictional in nature. And not only has she published the book, but said there is also a movie deal in the works.
Hound boys miss SEC title by 5 points
FORT MADISON – Sometimes it’s a matter of just one event, but the Fort Madison Bloodhounds' boys came within five points of taking the Southeast Conference Track and Field championship Thursday night in Fort Madison. Washington ended up winning the title with 143 points to Fort Madison's 138....
Knowles honored at funeral directors' event
FORT MADISON - Kendra Knowles, funeral director with Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison, was honored at the Presidential Banquet of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) on April 16, 2024 with a Milestone Achievement Award for her 20 years as a licensed funeral director in Iowa. In 1998, she received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mortuary Science at Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, Illinois. She went on to obtain her Illinois license and then in 2004, with the help of Thomas Barr as her preceptor, she obtained her Iowa license.
Hounds win sets up clash with Washington
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds have set up a clash for the Southeast Conference lead Thursday after shutting out Mt. Pleasant 6-0 in boys soccer action Tuesday night. The Hounds were coming off an unprecedented four-game losing streak including SEC losses to Burlington and Fairfield. Fort Madison...
Nikes find lightning in second half to down Hawks 2-1
DONNELLSON – Heavy lightning in the area almost derailed the Central Lee/Burlington Notre Dame boys soccer game Tuesday, night, but it may have derailed the Hawks' chance of moving over .500 on the year. After a very, very short lightning delay disrupted the flow the game in the second...
Central Lee's Larson runner-up at SEISC tourney
FORT MADISON – Caleb Larson shot a 9-over par 81 to lead Central Lee to second place at the SEI Superconference golf tournament Wednesday at Sheaffer Memorial Golf course. Mylan Lowenberg shot an 85 and Carter Jones carded an 87 as the Hawks scored 344 to finish 20 points behind Mediapolis who captured the tournament title. Carson Morrison came around with a 91 to finish off the scoring players for Central Lee.
FM doubles duos take 4th and 6th at conference meet
BURLINGTON – Aiden Benda and Javean Davis captured 4th place at the Southeast Conference boys' tennis tournament Wednesday in Burlington. The event was originally set for Thursday, but organizers wanted to avoid projected storms and get the event in so it was moved to Wednesday which caused a conflict for some tennis players who also play golf for the Bloodhounds.
Central Lee hires Illinois coach to lead Hawks
DONNELLSON - The Central Lee Community School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonny Swanson as the new head boys’ basketball coach at Central Lee High School. Alongside his coaching duties, Swanson will also join the school's faculty as a physical education teacher. Swanson brings a wealth...
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