Brad Vidmar is a Public Safety/Education Reporter at The Hawk Eye. He covers a wide range of topics including government and politics, public policy, and regional interest, with a focus on architecture, transportation, and societal issues. His work has been featured in The Hawk Eye, CDC Gaming Reports, and The Hawk Eye Media Company.
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The Fort Madison Housing Authority board got to meet its newest member and highlighted recent successes during their meeting on Thursday.
The Iowa State Legislature recently passed a law that could increase the default speed limit for many highways from 55 mph to 60 mph.
The Lee County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement to continue providing a student resource officer (SRO) to the Central Lee Community School District in Donnellson during their meeting Tuesday
After nearly a year of planning, construction, and preparation, meals at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Lee County Jail are now being prepared in their brand new and fully
Galesburg, Ill. artist and photographer Richard Ankeney poses for a photo next to some of his artwork on display at the FMAAA Art Center in downtown Fort Madison on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Ankeney’s work will be on display at the art center until July 31. (Brad Vidmar/Mississippi Valley Publishing)
A former correctional officer fired from her job at the Lee County Jail in 2024 will receive a $50,000 settlement from Lee County.
Members (and a junior member) of the Lee County K9 Association met in March of 2026. The group invited sheriff Elliott Vandenberg (second from left) and deputies, including Dep. Hennigar with K9 Lemo and Dep. Marlin with K9 Koda. New association members are welcome. (File photo)
A grant to help support K9 units in Lee County with medical training and resources for the dogs has been approved, but future funding requests may need to come from
The Fort Madison City Council approved several significant orders of business during their meeting on Tuesday night.
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