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06/23/2026

🏁💨𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐲!💨🏁

Looking for a fun weekend getaway in Southeast Iowa? Add Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa to your bucket list!

There’s nothing quite like the roar of the engines, the smell of the dirt, and the excitement of watching drivers battle it out under the lights on one of the area's favorite dirt tracks. Whether you're a lifelong racing fan or experiencing dirt track racing for the first time, an evening at Lee County Speedway is pure Midwest fun!

🏎️ Cheer on local racers
🌭 Enjoy classic concession stand favorites
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make memories with family and friends
📸 Experience an authentic piece of Iowa's racing culture

Not only do they offer Friday night racing, but also special events like Harvest Hustle, Shiverfest, Night of Mayhem at Lee County Speedway and the upcoming Lee County Fair Demo Derby!

From the Mississippi River to the dirt oval, adventure is waiting in Lee County!

📍 Lee County Speedway – Donnellson, Iowa (15 miles)
🏁 Small town. Big excitement. Unforgettable memories.
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06/22/2026

Check out today’s Fort Madison Farmer's Market from 4-6pm!

We'll be at the Fort Madison Farmer's Market again today grilling up some dawgs! We'll have our classic beef dawg with all the fixins' and a crowd favorite, elote dawg. Creamy Mexican street corn with cotija cheese, lime, cilantro and a little chili lime seasoning on our 100% all-beef hot dogs. Come down and get them today from 4-6pm at the Farmer's Market located at the Historic Santa Fe Depot Train Complex! See you there!

06/21/2026

☀️Welcome Summer! What are your plans in the Fort Madison area this season?
📝We can give you a few ideas here:
https://www.visitfortmadison.com/events

📍Pollmiller Park - West Point, IA

06/18/2026

Welcome to Fort Madison!

06/18/2026

Good morning!
📍Fort Madison, Iowa

06/16/2026

Many visitors come to Nauvoo, IL for the Nauvoo Pageant or to learn more about pioneer life but never realize that the Mormon Pioneer story didn't end at the Mississippi River. It continued in Iowa.

Stand along the riverbanks where thousands of Saints crossed westward, explore the Iowa side of the Mormon Pioneer Trail, visit historic sites connected to the Exodus story, and discover why Lee & Van Buren Counties are an essential part of this remarkable journey.

Stay in Fort Madison while experiencing the other half of the pioneer story.

📍15 minutes (11 miles) from Nauvoo, IL
📍Mormon Pioneer Trail sites
📍Mississippi River views and museums
📍Comfortable lodging and dining
📍A perfect multi-day family history experience

Don't just visit Nauvoo. Experience the Iowa side of the story!


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Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa
Historic Nauvoo
Mississippi River Friends of Historic Nauvoo
Historic Hills Scenic Byway

06/15/2026

Gorgeous day for the Fort Madison Farmer's Market! Come on down and grab some fresh veggies, baked goods and more. Why not have dinner at the depot with Griddle & GiddyUp and the YMCA Test Kitchen's hot dog cart? Hours are 4-6pm at the Santa Fe Depot Complex.

It's going to be an absolutely perfect day for our market!

06/14/2026

Can you believe that we are halfway through June? Check out some upcoming July events!


Lee County Fair, Nauvoo Pageant and more!
https://www.visitfortmadison.com/community-calendar

06/13/2026

Have you tried Jake and Walt’s Fort Diner in Fort Madison?

06/13/2026

CLIP OF THE DAY: Switcher Saturday gives us the GMTX #317 passing through Fort Madison, Iowa. Visit Fort Madison