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Library hosts free shred event through month of April

Need to dispose of papers that include your personal information? The Winterset Public Library, in partnership with Advantage Archives of Cedar Rapids, is hosting a shred event during the month of April, or as long as space remains in our secure bins. Advantage Archives, which digitizes print copies of the Madisonian, has provided two 50-gallon bins, with locked lids, for […]

St. Paul Lutheran Youth Group packs 20,000+ meals

On Wednesday, March 20, members of the St. Paul Lutheran youth held a mission event at the church’s fellowship hall to pack meals for Meals from the Heartland. Their goal was to pack 20,000 meals and the more than 60 volunteers succeeded in surpassing their goal, packing 20,088 meals. Each package contained measured amounts of protein, veggies, vitamins and rice; […]

Winterset Railroads: The Day Was March 6, 1872



Our last column closed out the year 1871 with construction of the Rock Island Railroad’s Winterset branch line frozen under snow and ice. However, by February 1872, conditions had thawed enough to allow the work to continue. “After many long years of waiting,” came the February 28 announcement by Madisonian editor Henry Cummings, “Winterset has a railroad. No longer will […]

Neither wind or rain stopped the Lion’s Club second annual event



The Madison County Cattlemen generously donated 100 pounds of ground beef. The Winterset Fareway and Hy-Vee grocery stores delivered cases of water. And Mother Nature provided the much needed moisture … no lion. The members of the local Lions Club took refuge under a white tent as they waited to serve hungry residents during their second annual Beef Burger Drive-Up […]

Heartland Fiberpalooza strengthens fiber arts community



Fiber artisans from around Central Iowa and beyond traveled to Winterset for the annual Heartland Fiberpalooza. “The whole maker movement in general is alive and well,” said Sarah Bierstedt, owner of Purple Pincushion. The event, held Saturday at the Winterset Middle School, housed approximately 20 vendors from crafters to suppliers. “It’s like one big family reunion,” said Amy Sawyers, event […]

SHIIP ‘Welcome to Medicare’ seminar offered March 27

Turning 65 is a significant milestone, especially when it comes to navigating healthcare options. To assist individuals in understanding their Medicare coverage, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) in collaboration with Madison County Health Care System is hosting a free educational seminar titled “Welcome to Medicare” today, Wednesday, March 27, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. The seminar aims to provide […]

EveryStep offers free grief support group in Winterset

EveryStep Offers Free Grief Support Group in Winterset EveryStep Grief & Loss Services is offering a free grief support group in Winterset. “Understanding Your Grief” is an 8-week support group for adults who have suffered the loss of a family member or friend, and are seeking support and education in their journey through grief. The group sessions are free, but […]

Community Announcements

Send news to life.madisonian@gmail.com or 515-462-1535 CELEBRATIONS Happy 70th birthday Kathy Lee on April 1! Celebrate with a card shower to 3105 Pheasant Run Trl., Peru, IA 50222. Happy 90th birthday Ida Eivins on April 5! Send cards to Ida at Community Care Center, 325 SW 7th St., Stuart, IA 50250. REMINDERS AND NOTICES Wednesday Night Supper 5:30- 6:30 p.m. […]

Madison County Chamber announces new Tourism & Marketing Manager

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion of Teddi Yaeger to the position of Tourism & Marketing Manager. In this new capacity, Yaeger will be responsible for tourism and all marketing priorities. Since first joining the Chamber in 2016, Yaeger has served as the Tourism & Marketing Specialist. Specifically, she has handled growing the Chamber tourism program, […]

Winterset City Council affirms mayor’s determination of a vicious dog



The Winterset City Council reviewed an appeal request for a determination of a vicious dog during their Monday night meeting at the Winterset City Hall. On Feb. 27, the Winterset Police Department was made aware of a dog bite that had happened on East Court Avenue. The victim was walking the sidewalk when the dog in question bit her, unprovoked, […]


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