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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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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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Lee County Warns Residents of Jail Release Scam

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting family members of recently arrested individuals. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers have been posing as Lee County deputies and contacting relatives with false information about an inmate’s release. The callers claim the individual has appeared before a judge and can be released on an ankle monitor, but only if the family pays a fee upfront.

Lee County, IA · 3h
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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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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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Keokuk Hy-Vee identified as potential measles exposure location

KEOKUK, Iowa (KWQC) - The Hy-Vee in Keokuk has been identified as a potential measles exposure location. According to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, anyone who visited the Keokuk Hy-Vee, located at 3111 Main Street, in between 1:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 30 could have been exposed.

Keokuk, 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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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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Incoming Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty has objected to a plan by the Board of Supervisors to move the county attorney’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across the street to the former location of the county sheriff’s department and jail

Incoming Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty has objected to a plan by the Board of Supervisors to move the county attorney’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across the street to the former location of the county sheriff’s department and jail. Liechty was the winner in last Tuesday’s election and takes office in January. She told the Board at a meeting last week the office of the county attorney provides service for the county’s citizens and the other departments and employees located in the courthouse. The HawkEye reports that Liechty believes the plan to co-locate across the street with Juvenile Court Services is also problematic. One supervisor said further study needs to be done to make sure all space in the Courthouse is used, before moving offices out of the building. The board started looking at space reconfiguration when the public asked for more room in the board meeting room on the first floor of the courthouse. The board has considered options and has met for work sessions a few times throughout the year. Henry County Auditor Robin Detrick asked the board why none of them have consulted her directly about any of the plans under consideration and why work sessions are scheduled on days she is not able to attend—most recently on Election Day. Another work session to consider courthouse space is set for this Thursday.

Henry County, IA · 9h