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.

FORT MADISON
05/30/2026

FORT MADISON

The primary elections will be held this Tuesday, and Lee County voter will have the opportunity to vote for the candidat...
05/30/2026

The primary elections will be held this Tuesday, and Lee County voter will have the opportunity to vote for the candidates they want to see ballot for November’s midterm election.

A correctional officer facing up to 25 years in prison for sneaking to***co into the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facilit...
05/29/2026

A correctional officer facing up to 25 years in prison for sneaking to***co into the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility has been sentenced to probation.

HENRY COUNTY — A correctional officer facing up to 25 years in prison for sneaking to***co into the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility has been sentenced to probation.

The trial for a former juvenile detention center officer accused of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old girl has been p...
05/29/2026

The trial for a former juvenile detention center officer accused of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old girl has been postponed until next fall.

The speech was only around 15 minutes long, but Southeast Iowa’s Congresswoman made an impassioned argument touting her ...
05/29/2026

The speech was only around 15 minutes long, but Southeast Iowa’s Congresswoman made an impassioned argument touting her accomplishments these lasts few years and making her case as to why she should serve another two years on Thursday afternoon.

The speech was only around 15 minutes long, but Southeast Iowa’s Congresswoman made an impassioned argument touting her accomplishments these lasts few years and making her case as to why

Having a story walk during the summer is nothing new for Fort Madison Public Library.
05/26/2026

Having a story walk during the summer is nothing new for Fort Madison Public Library.

A little over a week ago, it seemed unlikely that there would be a Memorial Day service at Oakland Ceremony.
05/26/2026

A little over a week ago, it seemed unlikely that there would be a Memorial Day service at Oakland Ceremony.

A lone, young soldier stood watch at the Memorial Day ceremony held at the 1812 battlefield site Monday morning.
05/26/2026

A lone, young soldier stood watch at the Memorial Day ceremony held at the 1812 battlefield site Monday morning.

It may have only been 16 students, but plenty of people had their backs and wish them all the best as they start their n...
05/25/2026

It may have only been 16 students, but plenty of people had their backs and wish them all the best as they start their next adventures.

DES MOINES — Avery Rump is one of the best distance runners in Fort Madison High School history.
05/25/2026

DES MOINES — Avery Rump is one of the best distance runners in Fort Madison High School history.

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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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