It’s that time of year again – time to get outside, lace up your running shoes, and join up for the John Wayne Birthday Celebration 5K Run/Walk! The Winterset Rotary Club is hosting a 5K Run/Walk in ...

50 YEARS AGO The Earlham Savings Bank opened its new facilities. George Bennett celebrated his 101st birthday. In a dual meet against I-35, Huskette Terri Griffith cleared 4’6” to win the high jump.

Dear Editor: The primary goal of the Madison County Civic Alliance is to share truth and educate the public. In recent years, some individuals with extreme political views have taken their cues from ...

The Greater Madison County Community Foundation has announced the opening of the 2025 Cemetery Restoration Fund grant cycle. Established in 2023, the Cemetery Fund leverages tax-deductible ...

The Winterset Husky boys’ track team took fifth place in their home meet on Friday afternoon with a score of 66. The Husky track teams have been off to a great start this season, with several updates ...

Monday April 7th was the 25th anniversary of Winterset fire fighter Jimmy Griffith’s line of duty death. At the request of Fire Chief McDonald, I ordered Winterset flags to be flown at halfstaff in ...

The second legislative funnel at the Iowa statehouse came and went last week on April 4. That process winnowed down bills that are eligible for consideration so lawmakers can focus on legislation that ...

Why do the Arts Matter? Arts are an important thread running through our community, offering unique ways to express our identity and nurture creativity. In Madison County, the arts are far more than ...

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A crowd of concerned Madison County citizens turned out for this week’s county supervisors' meeting on Tuesday morning. Tensions were high throughout the meeting, with many citizens shouting and ...

Dear Editor: Last week I attended the County Board of Supervisors meeting. I appreciate the time and diligence put in to manage the county by elected supervisors and office holders, county employees, ...