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‘No Wake’ ordinance lifted in Lee County
Lee County is lifting its “No Wake” ordinance. A news release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office says receding waters levels on the Rock River led officials to lift the ordinance in the county. Boaters are reminded to use caution on rivers because debris picked up by flood waters can result in hidden obstructions on […]
Lee County Health Department closer to new facility after meeting with contractors
FORT MADISON, Ia. (KHQA) — The Lee County Health Department is nearing its goal of securing a new facility in Fort Madison. The Lee County Board of Supervisors held a meeting Thursday night reviewing bids of contractors from the area. The Lee County Health Department currently rents out of...
Fort Madison's new tourism bureau and riverfront cam attract more visitors
FORT MADISON, Ia. (KHQA) — When people think of travelling to Iowa, most people point to visiting Des Moines or Iowa City. But in the past two years, Fort Madison has made a name for itself. Since the Fort Madison Marina opened in April, there has been a steady...
Lee County Conservation Youth Fishing Derby
Montrose, IA- Lee County Conservation has announced their End of Summer Fishing Derby at Pollmiller Park. According to a news release, the derby will take place on Saturday, August 3rd, from 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM. Youth ages 3 to 15 are invited to participate in the fishing contest, competing...
Nalley Crowned 2024 DMC Fair Queen
Photos 1 and 2: Allison Nalley is crowned the 2024 Des Moines County Fair Queen by last year's queen Caroline Nealey during the Des Moines County Fair Queen Pagea on Tuesday at Southeastern Community College's Agri Sports Arena in West Burlington. Photo 3: Nalley, center, along with Brenna Thie, left,...
LCHD/EMS facility bids come in at $4.7 million
FORT MADISON – Lee County Supervisor Garry Seyb let out a small sigh of relief Thursday as bids were opened on the much-anticipated Lee County Health Department/EMS facility. Supervisors met in open session Thursday afternoon to open bids from about 12 contractors in four different bid packages that totaled...
Herren jumps into District 1 Supervisor race
LEE COUNTY – The 2024 local election landscape got a little more interesting Tuesday when Fort Madison Fire Chief Joey Herren announced his candidacy for the Lee County Board of Supervisors. Herren will be wrapping up a 27-year career with the Fort Madison Fire Department, 18 in his current...
Western Illinois Threshers show starts next week
HAMILTON - The 57th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin on Friday, Aug. 2, near Hamilton, and continues with three days of demonstrations and activities on Aug. 3 and 4. Throughout each day demonstrations and exhibits are planned. Steam engines are used to power threshing machines...
Library wraps great summer reading program
FORT MADISON - The Fort Madison Public Library had a great summer reading program this year thanks to many people in our community. Thank you to United Way of the Great River Region for providing funding to help pay for performers and supplies for the summer reading program. If you have donated to United Way, thank you for helping to provide quality summer programming for kids and adults. Additional funding for library employees and supplies was provided by the City of Fort Madison and Lee County through property tax funds. Bent Oak Books also donated a gift card to one of our prize baskets for the adult and teen program.
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