Fort Madison Daily Democrat

10/10/2025

Fort Madison’s Old Fort Players is looking to crown a new queen this holiday season.

10/10/2025

It might seem like a gamble in the eyes of some, but the Fort Madison City Council agreed to amend a decade-plus agreement with a local housing developer to advance money and help complete a 20-plus year project during their meeting on Tuesday night…

It might seem like a gamble in the eyes of some, but the Fort Madison City Council agreed to amend a decade-plus agreement with a local housing developer to advance

10/10/2025

Bella Patton couldn't hold back the tears.

10/09/2025

Lee and Des Moines counties are connected by more than the Mississippi River and a Southeast Iowa heritage.

10/09/2025

A Fort Madison police officer recently intervened and deescalated a situation at a therapy clinic as a patient was having a mental health crisis and indicating they were ready to take their own life.

A Fort Madison police officer recently intervened and deescalated a situation at a therapy clinic as a patient was having a mental health crisis and indicating they were ready to

10/08/2025

Fort Madison Community School District Superintendent Mike Wolter may be new to his role at Fort Madison, but he is not a stranger to many in the community.

10/08/2025

With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Lee County Board of Supervisors learned more about the impact of domestic violence in Lee County and what kinds of services are available to victims during their meeting on Tuesday morning.

With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Lee County Board of Supervisors learned more about the impact of domestic violence in Lee County and what kinds of services are

10/07/2025

Fort Madison residents will be allowed to burn leaves without obtaining a burn permit during a special designated period this fall.

10/07/2025

Saturday morning the sound of children playing filled Old Settlers Park, along with the chatter of friends, family and community members.

10/07/2025

BURLINGTON -- With the start of postseason play two weeks away, the Fort Madison High School volleyball team is starting to peak at just the right time.

10/04/2025

You ever wonder what inspired primitive man to start drawing pictures on the walls of caves, thus inventing art and storytelling?

10/04/2025

Many were shocked to the learn the news of Kevin Rink’s passing last Saturday.