Fort Madison Daily Democrat

Fort Madison Daily Democrat Daily community newspaper serving Fort Madison, Iowa and surrounding communities.

We are one of five publications in the Mississippi Valley Publishing group providing news and advertising information to southeast Iowa, west central Illinois and northeast Missouri residents. Part of Mississippi Valley Media group which provides news and advertising information to southeast Iowa, west central Illinois and northeast Missouri residents.

September is Heritage Month for the city of Fort Madison.
08/21/2026

September is Heritage Month for the city of Fort Madison.

The Fort Madison School Board learned about the district’s before- and after-school program, Beyond the Bell, at their W...
08/21/2026

The Fort Madison School Board learned about the district’s before- and after-school program, Beyond the Bell, at their Wednesday meeting.

The Lee County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to hire the Brown Winick law firm in order to utilize their guidance ...
08/20/2026

The Lee County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to hire the Brown Winick law firm in order to utilize their guidance and experience in the development of data center and nuclear power ordinances and other economic development projects.

The Lee County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to hire the Brown Winick law firm in order to utilize their guidance and experience in the development of data center and

The topic of the city’s housing code has been a primary focus of discussion at Fort Madison City Council meetings over t...
08/20/2026

The topic of the city’s housing code has been a primary focus of discussion at Fort Madison City Council meetings over the course of a handful of meetings.

For those who are seeking a new location for their place of business — or for those who only currently have a dream — th...
08/19/2026

For those who are seeking a new location for their place of business — or for those who only currently have a dream — there will be a chance on Thursday to check out some of the commercial spaces available in Fort Madison.

For those who are seeking a new location for their place of business — or for those who only currently have a dream — there will be a chance on

MONTROSE — There are 14 girls hoping to be this year’s Montrose Watermelon Festival princess.
08/19/2026

MONTROSE — There are 14 girls hoping to be this year’s Montrose Watermelon Festival princess.

2026 Little Miss Rodeo / All Around Cowboy Contestants
08/18/2026

2026 Little Miss Rodeo / All Around Cowboy Contestants

When Victoria and Scott Matlock started Lee County Floral, they were working out of their home, in the garage, with a ve...
08/18/2026

When Victoria and Scott Matlock started Lee County Floral, they were working out of their home, in the garage, with a very old two-door cooler.

The 2026 West Point Sweet Corn Festival was a bit soggier than most festivals, but the rain didn’t seem to put the kibos...
08/18/2026

The 2026 West Point Sweet Corn Festival was a bit soggier than most festivals, but the rain didn’t seem to put the kibosh on the activities.

Croton, a tiny, unincorporated town in Lee County, has an outsized historical significance to its blink-and-you-miss-it ...
08/15/2026

Croton, a tiny, unincorporated town in Lee County, has an outsized historical significance to its blink-and-you-miss-it appearance.

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Fort Madison, IA

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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