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'We are worth the stop': Iowa doughnut shop ranked among best in the country

Winterset · Winterset

'We are worth the stop': Iowa doughnut shop ranked among best in the country

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An Iowa bakery has ranked among the best doughnut shops for the second year in a row for its "good old-fashioned delicacies."Read Article

A little history, a little romance

Winterset · Winterset

A little history, a little romance

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Our journey began as the morning sun greeted fifty QC Plus 60 Club members on May 15 as we headed for Winterset, Iowa, and the Bridges of Madison County. 2025 is the 30th Anniversary year of this iconic movie, which…Read Article

Macksburg Man Arrested for Driving While Barred

Macksburg · Macksburg

Macksburg Man Arrested for Driving While Barred

(Adair Co) The Adair County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49-year-old Tommy Dwayne Watters, of Macksburg, on June 19th on a warrant for Driving While Barred. Bond was set at $2,000 cash only. Watters was released on June 20th for time served.Read Article

Winterset schools recognized for cybersecurity initiative

Heartland AEA’s Director of Technology Amy Wichman presented the Winterset Community School District, Superintendent Justin Gross, and Technology Director Matthew Pudenz for their commitment to excellence in cybersecurity. Over the last two years, Winterset, Gross, Pudenz, and Heartland AEA have worked hard to dedicate and maintain a secure posture relative to cybersecurity. From identifying vulnerabilities that occur at all times […] Thank you…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

After five generations Breeding’s Hardware is under new ownership

Breeding’s True Value Hardware in Winterset has long been synonymous with true value”. This is not just because it was in their store name, but also because five generations of the family have sought to serve their customers and the community. 105 years of service, to be exact – Rick Breeding’s grandfather, Charles “Charley” Breeding, started the business in 1920 […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscription is required to acces…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

Tax dollars and trust at stake

Dear Editor: Once again, Supervisors Stancil and Hobbs are acting against the best interests of Madison County taxpayers. Despite the county employing a qualified Human Resources Director — whose role is to ensure fair, legal, and transparent hiring practices — these supervisors have chosen to sideline this process and take hiring into their own hands. Historically, all county offices have […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscr…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

Rainbow Restoration enhances soft goods and contents cleaning

In times of crisis, it’s often the little things — like a child’s favorite blanket or a family’s heirloom quilt — which bring the greatest comfort. And now Rainbow Restoration is expanding its soft goods and contents cleaning services to help families and businesses recover more completely after a disaster. Whether dealing with fire, flood, or mold, these moments don’t […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscription is required to…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

A Tribute to Hal Scripps Chase

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday, May 22, in Webster County, claiming the life of Hal Scripps Chase and injuring two other individuals. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the incident took place at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and P29, approximately 12 miles southwest of Fort Dodge. Chase was driving north on P29 when he failed to stop […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscription is required to access this content…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

Plains Students Celebrate Moving On

It was an emotional day for some as friends and family members shed a tear of joy followed by a huge applause as their son, daughter, brother, or sister took that tassel and moved it to the opposite side of their graduation cap to signify they had done it. Seventeen boys and a dozen girls were part of the Plains High School graduation class on Sunday afternoon as more than 200 people crowded into...Winterset · Winterset See the Story

Covered Bridges Quilt Guild to host annual quilt show

Covered Bridges Quilt Guild will host their annual quilt show at the Winterset Elementary School gym at 404 S. 2nd Ave. It will be held on Friday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., concurrent with the Iowa Quilt Festival in Winterset June 4 through 6, and the Airing […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscription is required to access this content. Please log in or Subscribe To…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

Flawed analysis, hidden costs: a risky IT outsourcing gamble

Dear Editor: On May 1, the Board of Supervisors approved the termination of the IT Director, citing a cost-benefit analysis as justification for outsourcing IT services to Solutions under the so-called “gold contract.” However, this decision is deeply flawed and raises several urgent concerns regarding transparency, fiscal responsibility, and operational effectiveness. The cost-benefit analysis presented to justify the termination was […] Thank…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

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