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Lee County, Mesabi Metallics approve tax incentive terms for proposed steel plant
The Lee County Board of Supervisors and Mesabi Metallics approved terms for local tax incentives and community payments tied to a proposed steel plant in Lee County, Iowa. The board also passed a resolution supporting…
Southeast Iowa woman facing attempted murder charge after alleged stabbing Sunday
A 64-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Fort Madison, Iowa. Police responded to a call on Sunday afternoon and found a 58-year-old man with multiple stab…
A 64-year-old Fort Madison woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder yesterday
A 64-year-old woman, Tamra Taylor, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Fort Madison. Police responded to the 3000 block of Avenue N on Sunday afternoon, where they…
Fort Madison Police arrests suspect on attempted murder charges
The Fort Madison Police Department arrested 64-year-old Tamra Taylor on Sunday following an attempted murder investigation. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Avenue N after discovering a 58-year-old man with…
Woman charged with attempted murder after man stabbed multiple times
A 64-year-old woman, Tamra Taylor, has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Fort Madison, Iowa. Police discovered a 58-year-old man with multiple stab wounds in the 3000 block of Avenue N on Sunday…
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Infrastructure, water, jobs among top concerns from residents at first Lee County steel plant Q&A
Lee County officials and developers held a public meeting in Fort Madison to address resident concerns regarding a proposed $15 billion steel plant. Attendees discussed potential impacts on local infrastructure, water…
Lee County Board of Supervisors hold Q&A over proposed steel mill
The Lee County Board of Supervisors is hosting a public question-and-answer session regarding the proposed $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel plant in Iowa. Announced by the White House earlier this fall, the project is…
Lee County, Iowa, to hold special meeting on proposed steel mill
Lee County officials in Iowa are hosting a special meeting this Wednesday to discuss the proposed $15 billion steel plant project. The session will feature a presentation on negotiations with Mesabi Metallics and…
Public meeting scheduled in Fort Madison on proposed Mesabi Metallics steel plant
The Lee County Board of Supervisors in Fort Madison, Iowa, has scheduled a special public meeting for Wednesday to discuss a potential economic development project involving a new Mesabi Metallics steel plant. The…
Iowa US Senate candidate brings ‘Fighting for Iowa’ tour to Lee County ahead of election day
U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson held a campaign rally in Fort Madison as part of her 'Fighting for Iowa' tour. With election day approaching, Hinson emphasized her conservative platform, focusing on the economy…
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Holy Trinity Catholic Volleyball takes down BCLUW to clinch spot in Class 1A State Tournament
The Holy Trinity Catholic volleyball team secured their spot in the Class 1A State Tournament after a decisive 3-0 victory over BCLUW. The win occurred during the Class 1A Region 5 Championship match held on Wednesday…
Iowa DNR investigating liquid fertilizer spill in Fort Madison
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a liquid fertilizer spill at the Merschman Fertilizer facility in Fort Madison. An unknown amount of nitrogen fertilizer mixed with rainwater was pumped from a…
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks makes campaign stop in Fort Madison
U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks held a campaign event at the Turnwater Bar and Grill in Fort Madison, Iowa, on Tuesday. During the stop, the Republican congresswoman discussed her legislative priorities…
Fertilizer spill near Fort Madison reaches tributary feeding Mississippi River
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a liquid fertilizer spill at the Merschman Fertilizer facility in Fort Madison. A leak from an on-site tank, exacerbated by recent rainfall, caused urea ammonium…