Winterset Madisonian

06/06/2026

06/03/2026

🌞🗞️ This Week in The Madisonian – June 3, 2026! 🌞

Summer is officially rolling into Madison County, and this week's edition of the Winterset Madisonian is packed with local news, community happenings, outdoor adventures, and hometown stories that make Madison County such a special place to call home.

✨ Inside this week's issue:
🌻 Community news and events happening across Madison County
🎶 Summer entertainment and upcoming local attractions
🏞️ Outdoor recreation and seasonal activities
🏅 Local sports coverage and athlete highlights
👥 The people, places, and stories shaping our communities this week

Whether you're catching up on local government, celebrating community achievements, planning your weekend, or following area sports, there's something for everyone in this week's paper.

📖 Pick up your copy today or read online and stay connected to everything happening in Madison County! https://www.wintersetmadisonian.com

05/28/2026

Bright Minds for a Smarter Tomorrow! Scholarships Available!!

05/27/2026

☀️🗞️ Summer is rolling into Madison County, and this week’s The Madisonian is packed with hometown highlights! From community events and outdoor adventures to local sports and feel-good stories, the Wednesday, May 27, 2026 issue is your kickoff to the season. 🌻⚾🍦

✨ This week’s highlights include:
• Graduating Senior Spotlight Edition! Featuring Graduation Seniors from Winterset, I35, and Earlham!
• Memorial Day celebrations honoring local veterans 🇺🇸
• John Wayne Birthday Celebration
• Community happenings and upcoming summer events around Madison County
• Local sports coverage as athletes heat up their summer seasons ⚾
• Outdoor and lifestyle stories perfect for soaking up small-town summer vibes
• The latest hometown news from across the county

Whether you’re reading on the porch, by the ballfield, or with an iced tea in hand, there’s plenty to enjoy in this week’s paper! ☀️https://www.wintersetmadisonian.com

05/25/2026

Volunteers needed today! 3 p.m at the Winterset Cemetery
Extra hands needed to take down the flags after today's Memorial Day service. American Legion Post 184

05/21/2026

UPDATE - 2026 Memorial Day activities.

2026 MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day, on Monday, May 25th, is dedicated to remembering those Military Veterans who have passed. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts in Winterset will be conducting Memorial Day services to honor our departed Veterans. Activities for Memorial Day weekend include.

Friday, May 22nd: 9:00 am, American Legion will be placing flags (over 1,100) at the Winterset Cemetery on Veterans’ gravesites and will also place white crosses by the Soldiers Monument for those veterans from Madison County who were killed in combat. Citizens are encouraged to help with this honor.

Saturday, May 23rd: 5:00 pm, VFW will be placing markers and poles for the Avenue of Flags. Citizens are also encouraged to help with the event.

Sunday, May 24th: 7:00 am, the VFW and American Legion will place the Avenue of Flags lining the roads in the Winterset Cemetery, honoring departed Veterans. This year, over 650 flags will fly to honor these veterans. Volunteer help is appreciated, and following the placement of these flags, the VFW Auxiliary will be serving breakfast at their Post for those helping.

Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day ceremonies at the Winterset Cemetery at 10:30 am. There is NO PARADE this year. The Avenue of Flags, White Crosses, and Grave site flags will be taken down in the afternoon, beginning at 3 pm, with volunteer help.

The main ceremony will take place at the WWI Soldiers Monument in the Winterset Cemetery, where the WHS Marching Band will play patriotic songs. This year, Colonel Christine Root of the Iowa Army National Guard will be the keynote speaker. In case of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.

Thank you in advance for honoring departed veterans who might be family members or friends.

Rod Beem, Adjutant
Green Rogers Post 184 of the Winterset American Legion

05/20/2026

Reminder Senior Spotlight is due 22nd by 5 PM!

05/18/2026

Stay weather aware today, fellow Madisonians! Be sure you and your family know your emergency plan!

05/11/2026

Graduation will soon be upon us!!
📣Shout-out to your favorite graduating senior in our 2026 Senior Spotlight! 📣
Winterset | Earlham | I-35

05/04/2026

The 22nd Annual Winterset FFA Chapter Banquet was held on Sunday, May 3. Here is a link to photos from the event. Some of the photos will also be published in this week's issue of the Madisonian on Wed. May 6.
Madisonian Photos/ Vicki Minor

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