News
07/28/2025 - 9:14am
For nearly three years, Oh My Dog Rescue, founded by Holly Kilstrom and Kara Berhow, have been hard at work with fostering rescue dogs. At the July 7 Madrid City Council meeting, Oh My Dog Rescue and the city came together to start a microchip...
Opinion
08/18/2025 - 9:08am
So, as I noted at the start of August, this month would be nothing but pieces about football. We went over some of my favorite players and last week discussed the major Iowa football schools. This week begins the first of a two part series about...
Sports
07/28/2025 - 9:06am
DES MOINES — As the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027, it proudly announces the creation of the Iowa Girl Foundation—a bold new step to strengthen the future of girls’ athletics and leadership...
Obituaries
08/27/2025 - 7:15am
Steven Lee Pies, 73, of Madrid, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2025 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Steve was born on January 3, 1952, to Henry and Betty (Ahrens) Pies of Madrid. Steve graduated from Madrid High School in...