Winterset Madisonian

Locally-owned newspaper serving Winterset and Madison County since 1856.

[Winterset Madisonian @WMadisonian]

@SethBoyes Seth, congratulations on all your first place honors at the INA Convention. That is incredible. I received the 1st place award for the Best News photo. It was great to touch base with you before the awards ceremony. Wishing you continued success.
Vicki Minor,
Madisonian

[Winterset Library @WintersetLib]

Sign your child up for a spot to read to a special 4-legged friend on the last Saturday of each month!

[Madison County EMA @madisonemc]

2022 was a busy year for our agency and public safety partners…. @NWSDesMoines @WMadisonian @NicoleTamKCCI @klagrange4 @ChenueHer @WHO13news @IAStormChasing @davidgoggins @WeatherNation #EMGtwitter

[Winterset Parks & Recreation @WPRDnews]

A year ago, we announced an audacious goal to raise $1M for an all-inclusive playground in partnership the Winterset Rotary! We are pleased to update everyone that our first shipment of equipment arrived earlier today 🤩🎉 Playground is still on track to start construction 2023!

[Madison County EMA @madisonemc]

Madison Co Alert: All County buildings: Courthouse, Annex & Public Health will be closed on 12/22/22 due to the pending storm.

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

Moderate to heavy snow is anticipated with this storm, starting north and west Wednesday and becoming widespread Wednesday night into Thursday, ending late in the day. 40 to 50 mph gusts will create significant blowing and drifting snow with blizzard conditions possible. #iawx

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

⚠️ Significant Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Mid to Late Week ⚠️

Confidence is increasing in the potential for blizzard conditions and extreme cold. Those with travel plans are strongly encouraged to monitor the forecast and consider alternate plans! #IAwx

[Madison County EMA @madisonemc]

Madison Co Alert:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 20 at 3:06PM CST until December 24 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

[Winterset Parks & Recreation @WPRDnews]

It's time to figure out who's been naughty or nice! There is still some time to register for Notes from the North Pole! Sign up to receive a FREE customized letter from Santa! Registration ends Dec. 7th.
https://t.co/SHZMTtxIY6

[Winterset Library @WintersetLib]

The Friends of the Library annual Christmas Open House will be next Saturday morning!

[Winterset Madisonian @WMadisonian]

Local election (unofficial) results:

https://t.co/N5ChkgK9Zs

[Madison County EMA @madisonemc]

Remember that ”Daylight Savings Time” ends at 2:00am Sunday morning. We gain an hour unless you have children or pets. Remember to set your clocks on all devices!

[Winterset Parks & Recreation @WPRDnews]

Thank you to Winterset Municipal Utilities for assisting us in the renovation of our RV sites at City Park Campground!
FUN FACT: This is our 2nd consecutive year of surpassing 5,000 nightly stays in our Campground which has a profound economic impact on our community!

[Winterset High School @WintersetHS]

Congratulations to our Term 1 Renaissance recipients: Nick S., Logan F., Franklin P., and Elizabeth N.
Teachers vote for students in each grade per term, votes are based on character, volunteer work, leadership, and academic commitment👏👏👏

[Winterset Library @WintersetLib]

Megan Barrett will be doing her Musical Storytime on Wednesday and Saturday next week!

[Winterset Parks & Recreation @WPRDnews]

We are still taking teams for our Doubles Indoor Pickleball League! This league will have 8 weeks of games with an end of season tournament! Three divisions are offered, and you can compete in multiple!

[Madison County EMA @madisonemc]

We are excited to partner with the Sheriffs Office and other public safety agencies in Madison County. Information below! @CIPFM1

[Winterset Bands @WintersetBands]

Congrats to the following students on their acceptance into the prestigious Iowa All-State Band or Orchestra:

Alex Hoenig - Oboe (Orchestra)
Kael Blanchard - 1st Trumpet (Orchestra)
Gracie Cole - 2nd Clarinet (Band)
Ashley Alford - 3rd Clarinet (Band)

[Winterset Parks & Recreation @WPRDnews]

There is still some time to register for our Youth Basketball Leagues! Three different age divisions are available for boys & girls in grades 1-6! 🏀
The registration deadline is coming up on November 13th, so head to our website to secure a spot!