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.

The 105th Mexican Fiesta (Sept. 17-19) brings with it something new.
06/20/2026

The 105th Mexican Fiesta (Sept. 17-19) brings with it something new.

06/19/2026

As a reminder, there is no newspaper today. It is Juneteenth and the post office does not deliver due to the holiday observance. There will be a paper on Saturday.

Central Lee Community School District is officially seeking entry into the Southeast Conference.
06/18/2026

Central Lee Community School District is officially seeking entry into the Southeast Conference.

After much discussion, and pleas from area manufacturers to reconsider their decision, the City of Fort Madison is two v...
06/18/2026

After much discussion, and pleas from area manufacturers to reconsider their decision, the City of Fort Madison is two votes away from increasing their franchise fee rate on electricity and collecting more fees from major manufacturing businesses in…

After much discussion, and pleas from area manufacturers to reconsider their decision, the City of Fort Madison is two votes away from increasing their franchise fee rate on electricity and

A Victorian-era white marble gravestone in Fort Madison’s City Cemetery until recently had seen better days.
06/17/2026

A Victorian-era white marble gravestone in Fort Madison’s City Cemetery until recently had seen better days.

Data centers and related technology appear to be making their way to Lee County, but county leaders have put a pause on ...
06/17/2026

Data centers and related technology appear to be making their way to Lee County, but county leaders have put a pause on any new projects for the next year while they work towards drafting an ordinance to dictate how they will be allowed to exist mov…

Data centers and related technology appear to be making their way to Lee County, but county leaders have put a pause on any new projects for the next year while

The C.E. “Eddie” Richards Arena won’t be filled with bucking broncos or bulls next weekend.
06/16/2026

The C.E. “Eddie” Richards Arena won’t be filled with bucking broncos or bulls next weekend.

The Love Lee County Tour returned June 12 and 13 after taking a year off.
06/16/2026

The Love Lee County Tour returned June 12 and 13 after taking a year off.

The Lee County Board of Supervisors are expected to vote on a resolution to enact a moratorium on the construction of ne...
06/15/2026

The Lee County Board of Supervisors are expected to vote on a resolution to enact a moratorium on the construction of new data centers during the meeting onTuesday morning.

The Lee County Board of Supervisors are expected to vote on a resolution to enact a moratorium on the construction of new data centers in the county for a period

Even as TwoRivers Bank and Trust will reopen Monday, June 15 as First Mid, MidWestOne is also preparing for a change.
06/13/2026

Even as TwoRivers Bank and Trust will reopen Monday, June 15 as First Mid, MidWestOne is also preparing for a change.

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Fort Madison, IA

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

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(319) 372-6421

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