At a recent public forum, Representatives Taylor Collins, & Jeff Shipley, and Senators Adrian Dickey and Mark Lofgren, discussed the growing strain on the state’s Medicaid system and potential solutions […]
Read more navigate_nextDr. Mike McCoy, President and CEO of Great River Health Talks Challenges in Access, Workforce Shortages, and Medicare Policies
Healthcare leaders and local legislators gathered for a public forum hosted by the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce’s Government Relations Committee to discuss pressing issues facing the healthcare system in […]
Read more navigate_nextState Fire Marshal Bans Open Burning in Henry County Due to Dangerous Conditions
A countywide ban on open burning has been issued effective March 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM, following concerns that current conditions pose a significant fire hazard. The Iowa State Fire […]
Read more navigate_nextTo the People of House District 95 – Taylor Collins
With first funnel behind us, the House went into debate multiple times this week to send many House Files over to the Senate for consideration. Once arriving in the […]
Read more navigate_nextOngoing Investigation into Fatal Shooting of Ft Madison Teen
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 2:01 a.m., the Fort Madison Police Department received a 911 call reporting that an individual had been shot at 505 10th St. in […]
Read more navigate_nexte Lee County Narcotics Task Force Arrest Two Fort Madison Men on Misdemeanor Drug Charges
The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of two Fort Madison men on misdemeanor drug charges. Bradley Michael Dettmers Jr., age 39 of Fort Madison is charged with; […]
Read more navigate_nextMidwest Old Threshers Unveils 75th Anniversary Entertainment Lineup
The highly anticipated 75th anniversary of the Midwest Old Threshers is set to bring an exciting mix of entertainment to this year’s event. The Entertainment was revealed at last nights […]
Read more navigate_nextMPCSD Elementary Schools Partner with “Neighborhood Forest” to Give Free Trees to Kids
Great news for MPCSD Elementary School families—your child can receive a FREE tree! The school has teamed up with Neighborhood Forest, a nonprofit dedicated to planting trees and inspiring young […]
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