News
11/12/2025 - 12:31pm
This past Tuesday, the first Tuesday in November, saw the state of Iowa hold local government and school elections. The city of Madrid saw three get voted to the city council and two to the school board.
For the at-large city council position,...
Opinion
12/18/2025 - 7:39am
It’s coming up to the 3- year anniversary of the loss of Ron, my sister’s husband. At age 88 he had lived a full and wonderful life, one of integrity.
I think of ‘integrity’ meaning that one’s values, principles and faith were integrated...
Sports
12/26/2025 - 3:14pm
How is it already Christmas? Feels like it was just Halloween yesterday. It's a little insane how fast this year has gone, and after this week, it’ll be the longest week of the year until we’re officially in 2026. This year has been good, and you’...
Obituaries
01/20/2026 - 2:05pm
David Romitti passed away on January 15, 2026, age 59, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
He was born on September 5, 1966, in Iowa, to John L. and Judith (Novak) Romitti.
David was a proud graduate of Madrid High School '84, where he enthusiastically...
