Fort Madison Daily Democrat

06/05/2026

A kangaroo reported missing in Lee County has been found safely and returned to its owner.

06/05/2026

Learning anything (especially schoolwork) takes work, and sometimes a little help, when you’re a kid. And cooking is no exception.

06/05/2026

ELDRIDGE -- The Fort Madison High School girls soccer team had one of the best seasons in program history, culminating in its second regional final appearance in four years.

06/04/2026

The Lee County Board of Supervisors are considering putting a moratorium on data centers in the county in the near future as a means of giving the county a way to proceed with caution.

The Lee County Board of Supervisors are considering putting a moratorium on data centers in the county in the near future as a means of giving the county a way

06/03/2026

Last Friday, crowds turned out to Riverview Park and the depot and the Turnwater parking lot to watch a freight train roll through town.

06/03/2026

The Fort Madison City Council approved the first readings of two ordinance amendments that will double the city’s current franchise fees on electricity and natural gas during their meeting Tuesday night.

The Fort Madison City Council approved the first readings of two ordinance amendments that will double the city’s current franchise fees on electricity and natural gas during their meeting Tuesday

06/03/2026

BURLINGTON -- Ellie Hellman is a testament to the benefits of playing multiple sports.

06/03/2026

Former Lee County Supervisor Tom Schulz has defeated District 2 incumbent Dr. Tim Wondra for the Republican nomination for the seat by a total of 12 votes in Tuesday's primary election race.

While some of Tuesday's primary election results were predictable due to a lack of candidates, Lee County saw a few candidates come out on top that likely came out as

06/02/2026

An hour before the commencement time of 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, soon-to-be alumni of Fort Madison High School made their way inside the school — for some, perhaps, the final time.

An hour before the commencement time of 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, soon-to-be alumni of Fort Madison High School made their way inside the school — for some, perhaps,

06/02/2026

Some local state legislators took some time to talk about their work and accomplishments, as well as their goals for next year and beyond, on Friday.