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A Tribute to Hal Scripps Chase

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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…Read Article

Plains Students Celebrate Moving On

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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...See the Story

Covered Bridges Quilt Guild to host annual quilt show

Winterset · Winterset

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…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

Supporters get a sneak peak to Conservation Center

The Madison County Conservation Center in Pammel Park, located at 2508 Pammel Park Trail, opened its doors on Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. for a special donor reception. This event celebrated the generous contributors and supporters of the project, featuring a guided tour of the new facility and its engaging interactive exhibits. The community is invited to explore the […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscription is required to a…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

Washington County Hospital CEO calls Medicaid cuts a ‘crisis’ for Iowa hospitals

After Iowa Republicans unanimously voted to pass a bill that includes more than $500 billion in cuts to Medicaid, Washington County Hospitals and Clinics CEO Todd Patterson issued a warning about the catastrophic effects the cuts could bring, both to patients and their providers. “When policymakers in Washington or state capitals slash Medicaid funding or narrow eligibility, they are turning […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subs…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

FARMER Act reintroduced in U.S. Senate

Senate Agriculture Committee Members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) reintroduced the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act to strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of coverage more affordable for producers. “A strong crop insurance program is vital to the success of America’s farming operations. Yet, when disaster strikes, many farmers find themselves without adequate […] Thank …Chuck Grassley · Winterset Read Article

CRISP celebrates new office with ribbon cutting

Kathleen Rush held the big red scissors last week as she cut the red ribbon to celebrate the new location for CRISP (Community Resources In Service to People) at 113 S. John Wayne Dr. in Winterset. Rush is the director of the organization. CRISP hosted the Madison County Chamber coffee event on Friday, May 9. Members and Chamber Ambassadors gathered […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscription is required to access this content…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

Winterset City Government Update

May 13 was Husky Help Day! Thank you to all the students who participated this year. I know your energy and strength were greatly appreciated. Winterset is a better place because of your efforts. On Monday, May 5, the Winterset City Council had a presentation by Mr. Heithoff’s 7th Grade Social Studies students on a community project utilizing a program […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscription is required to access this cont…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

Students give back during Husky Help Day

For over 30 years, Winterset High School seniors have taken a day near the end of their high school careers to give back to their community by spending the day working on volunteer projects. Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A paid subscription is required to access this content. Please log in or Subscribe Today to continue reading. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password The post Students give back during Husky…Winterset · Winterset Read Article

Madison County Auditor Teri Kaczinski resigns

Madison County Auditor Teri Kaczinski’s resignation was received and filed on Tuesday afternoon during the Madison County Board of Supervisors meeting. This comes after Kaczinski’s dismissal of her lawsuit against the county’s board of supervisors. The lawsuit was over the board’s decision not to hire Leslie Beck, Kaczinski’s campaign manager. Kaczinski stated that she intends to work through the end […] Thank you for reading The Madisonian! A …Winterset · Winterset Read Article

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