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Wednesday, September 19, 2012  It's got a funny name, but a new store in Fort Madison is doing big things to help a local animal shelter.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  A discussion is expected Tuesday night at the Fort Madison city council meeting.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Folks within the Fort Madison city limits are spotting white squirrels all over town.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Lincoln elementary school was on lockdown Tuesday while police searched the area for a man with a gun.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  A judge has citied with the city over a dispute with a fired police officer.

Friday, March 09, 2012  A local mayor has bowed out of the race for Iowa's Senate.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Lee County Sheriff's Deputies says the duo is accused of slashing a tire and shooting at the bus with a gun.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  A Fort Madison dog is lucky to be alive after being hit by a train.

Monday, January 23, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day for January 23, we're talking about a recent letter to the editor in the Daily Democrat where a resident requested more stop signs at a site in Fort Madison.

Monday, January 16, 2012  You see a lot of styrofoam bricks around Fort Madison these days, and there's a good reason.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  The Fort Madison Community is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday with a march and film presentation.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Fort Madison Mayor Steve Ireland wants to serve more of Southeast Iowa.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  It could be Tuesday at the earliest before the U.S. 61 bypass opens near Fort Madison.