Fort Madison’s boys’ soccer team concluded its regular season with a 1-1 tie at Newton and then went nearly two weeks without another game. Now, the Bloodhounds are revitalized and drive toward a stronger postseason run. They aim to use the extended break to their advantage as they gear up for the challenges ahead.

Fort Madison took a notable step on Saturday toward updating its comprehensive plan. In the Sheaffer meeting room at the Fort Madison Public Library, a forum was held without the usual rows of chairs, reflecting an unconventional setting for shaping the city’s long-term vision.

Central Lee High School’s football team held strong against three red zone attacks, edging the Fort Madison Bloodhounds 14–7. The team’s timely defensive stops in the first half proved to be the deciding factor in a game that saw a narrow one-touchdown finish.