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🌱 What Fort Madison stories made the cut in today’s top issue?

Fort Madison, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Fort Madison! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Fort Madison stories made the cut in today’s top issue?
  • How close is Fort Madison to funding its July 4 fireworks?
  • Do you remember the missing goose statue from Central Park?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. June 12, 2026 issue (pencitycurrent.com) — This issue pulls together several Fort Madison stories, from the Chamber’s push to fund a bigger July 4 fireworks show to local students earning ImpactLife awards. You’ll also find updates on a vehicle fire at Climax, a search for a missing Central Park statue, and Old Fort Madison’s survey effort.
   

2. Chamber looking for a bang on nation's 250th birthday (pencitycurrent.com) — Fort Madison’s Chamber is racing to raise the last few thousand dollars needed for this year’s July 4 fireworks at Riverview Park, part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations. The all-donation show costs over $16,000, and residents and businesses are also invited to support the long-running Charlie Korschgen Kiddie Parade, with donor recognition offered at several giving levels.
   

3. 'A Goose is on the Loose!': Fort Madison Historic Preservation looking for fountain statue of the past from Central Park (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Fort Madison’s Historic Preservation Commission is asking residents to help track down a long-missing goose fountain statue once displayed in Central Park. City staff can’t locate it in any facility, so locals are urged to share tips, photos, or memories with City Manager Laura Liegois by email or phone.
   

4. Benda and Lumino 46th at Co-ed state golf (pencitycurrent.com) — Area athletes, including Fort Madison’s own, were busy this week with state co-ed golf, baseball, softball, and college commitments. Burlington swept Fort Madison in a conference baseball doubleheader, while senior Avery Rump committed to run cross-country at the University of Iowa, highlighting a strong stretch of regional sports performances.
   

5. Supervisors approve EMS radio tower removal agreement and more (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Lee County supervisors approved funding to remove an EMS radio tower in Donnellson, bought a new maintenance truck, and certified last week’s primary election results. For Fort Madison residents, the key detail is that supervisors meet every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the North Lee County Administrative Building on Avenue H, where you can follow or comment on county decisions.
   

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    Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Baseball: Burlington Notre Dame vs Central Lee (Junior Varsity)
    Central Lee Middle School Donnellson, IA 52625
    5:00 pm
  • Baseball: Central Lee vs Holy Trinity Catholic Fort Madison (7th Gr
    Central Lee High School Donnellson, IA 52625
    5:00 pm
  • Denmark Dodgers - Coach Rung →
    Ivanhoe Park, Fort Madison
    6:00 pm
  • Baseball: Central Lee vs Holy Trinity Catholic Fort Madison (8th Gr
    Central Lee High School Donnellson, IA 52625
    6:30 pm

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  • American Cruise Lines posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Fort Madison. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Custodian in Fort Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Madison here.

Ok Fort Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Madison

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