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Lee County Student Receives Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 10:30 am CDT
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A southeast Iowa student is being recognized with statewide support as she prepares for a future in agriculture. Aubrey Weber of Donnellson, Iowa has been named a first-time scholarship recipient […]

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Fairfield Student Receives Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 10:25 am CDT
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A Jefferson County student is among those receiving support to continue their education and invest in the future of agriculture. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has announced 98 scholarships awarded […]

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Severe Weather Forecast for Thursday into Friday

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 6:47 am CDT
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Stay weather aware Thursday night as strong storms are expected to move through the area. The National Weather Service says a line of storms is forecast to move across the […]

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Inmate Death in Fort Madison Prison

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 6:35 am CDT
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An inmate at the Iowa State Penitentiary died at 9:31 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. Jess Ellsworth Whitsel, age 77, was serving for crimes committed in Linn County. Whitsel’s […]

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Lee County School Districts Discuss Consolidation

By Allison Jacobs · Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 6:18 am CDT
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A conversation about the future of public education in Lee County is getting attention, after the Keokuk Community School District reached out to neighboring districts about potential consolidation. In a […]

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WACO FFA Earns Top Honor at Iowa State Talent Competition

By Allison Jacobs · Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 at 1:58 pm CDT
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The WACO FFA Chapter is celebrating a major achievement after earning the top honor in the state talent competition at the 98th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference 2026. This allows the WACO […]

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Des Moines County Courthouse Closing at 3 pm for Emergency Training Exercise

By Allison Jacobs · Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 at 9:37 am CDT
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The Des Moines County Courthouse will close early Tuesday afternoon for a planned emergency training exercise. According to the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, the courthouse in Burlington will shut […]

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Fairfield Youth Performing Arts Announces “Inspiring” 2026 Season

By Kadie Johannson · Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 at 9:03 am CDT
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A new season of youth theater is coming to southeast Iowa, with Fairfield Youth Performing Arts announcing its 2026 lineup. On the heels of their inaugural 2025 season where they […]

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