Angie Holland

6 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

Karen Lola Dickey, 66, of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa, died Dec. 23, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Penn. She was born May 17, 1958, in Keosauqua, daughter of Matthew Wendell and Marjorie Lou (Sullivan) Dickey. Karen graduated in 1977 from Fort Madison High School and in 1992 from Indian Hills Community College, where she received a degree as a physical therapist assistant.

6 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

OMAHA, Neb., — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving contributes to approximately 9% of fatal crashes, although researchers believe that number is higher. Despite texting bans in almost all 50 states, distraction remains a prevalent problem among drivers, especially younger generations. And yet smartphones themselves – a common form of distraction – may hold the key to curbing this risky behavior.

6 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

Izaak Walton Green Bay Chapter is serving homemade tacos and enchiladas ($5 tacos and $3 enchiladas) from 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Carryouts always welcome. Call Izaaks at 319-470-7479Moose Lodge 671 is having a ribeye steak night 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10. There will be 12 oz. grilled ribeye, twice baked potato, salad and dessert for $25. There will be 50/50 raffle. Open to the public. Exercise class (low impact and chair) at Montrose Memorial Library is 10 a.m. Monday, May 12.

6 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

Chelsey Victoria Manning, 34, Fort Madison, was arrested at 11:48 p.m. Thursday in the 2300 block of Avenue L and charged with possession of a controlled substance-marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was taken to the Lee County Jail. Police responded to two reports of vandalism, one at 12:59 a.m. Thursday at 1215 Ave. C, and another at 1:16 a.m. also at 1215 Ave. C. A burglary was also reported, at 2:37 a.m. again at 1215 Ave. C.

6 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Angie Holland

The Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce members gather for breakfast to recognize small and micro businesses. Chamber Director Savanna Collier said “this is one of our favorite mornings of the year.”“We are here to celebrate the creativity, grit and heart of our small business community,” she said.