Melody Reels’ life didn’t begin in Madison County, but she quickly fell in love with the area and has a desire to give back to it a portion of what it has given her. Reels originated in the farming ...

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The Winterset girls’ golf team took home sixth place from this week’s Oskaloosa Invitational at Edmundson Golf Course. Coming in first place in this meet was Norwalk with a team score of 334, while ...

For this Throwback Thursday, “The Sting” is playing. This comedy and crime movie follows the story of a young Johnny Hooker, a small-time con artist, who makes the biggest mistake of his life. He ends ...

The two major committees—Appropriations and Ways and Means—are heating up but also grinding to a halt. Disagreements on how we bring the session to a close have led to a stalemate in negotiations.

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ARRESTS Madison County Sheriff Jerry Edward Payne, 65, of Winterset was charged with failure to appear at 12:39 a.m. on April 25, 2025, in Winterset. Payne was released from the Madison County Jail.

Week fifteen brings this legislative session closer to its end. The official end this year is May 2, the 110th calendar day of the session, but we do not officially complete the legislative session ...

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The 2025 Madison County Visitor’s Guide is now available, offering an updated and comprehensive resource for exploring the rich heritage, scenic landscapes, local businesses and services and vibrant ...

From tax relief to disaster readiness to honoring our first responders, it’s been a productive week. We’re also closing in on a big win for Iowans at the pharmacy counter. A bill aimed at reining in ...