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Madison County Attorney Race: Candidate Profile — Ryan Benn
Ryan Benn is a candidate for Madison County Attorney in the 2026 Republican primary. Benn serves as Legal Counsel and Director of Policy for The…
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Madison County Attorney Race: Candidate Profile — Stephen Swanson
Stephen Swanson was appointed as Madison County Attorney in December 2024 by the Madison County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy. At the time…
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Two Defendants Dismissed From Madison County Lawsuit; Case Continues Against Sheriff Barnes and Deputy Kinney
A federal judge has dismissed Stephen Swanson and Mikayla Simpson Garside from the case in the lawsuit filed by Heather Stancil and Matthew Schwarz. The ruling,…
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Madison County Elections Deputy Faces OWI Charge
Madison County Elections Deputy Mikayla Garside (a.k.a. Mikayla Simpson) is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. The hearing stems…
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Sheriff’s Office Budget Work Session: Swanson Interrupts
Madison County Supervisors met on Tuesday to continue their budget discussions, including the budget for the Sheriff’s Office. The Supervisors annually discuss each department and…
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State Board Dismisses Open Meetings Violation Complaints against Madison County Supervisors
In January, the Iowa Public Information Board dismissed two similar open meetings complaints filed against the Madison County Board of Supervisors, concluding that the allegations…
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Swanson Arrested in Texas in 2020; Misdemeanor Not Disclosed
Documents recently provided to The Madison Report show a discrepancy between Madison County Attorney Stephen Swanson’s 2024 application for appointment as County Attorney and Texas…
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Madison County Celebrates 180 Years: A look back at its history
On Tuesday, Madison County, Iowa, marks the 180th anniversary of its establishment by the Iowa Territorial Legislature. The Madison Report reflects on a county history…
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Early Look at Madison County’s 2026 Primary Races
Madison County, Iowa, has eight elected county offices, five of which will be on the ballot in 2026. Those include the Treasurer, Attorney, Recorder and…
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2026 Madison County Supervisors Organizational Meeting Held
The Madison County Board of Supervisors held their annual organizational meeting on Friday, January 2, 2026. At the beginning of the calendar year, each County…
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- Madison County Attorney Race: Candidate Profile — Ryan Benn
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- Madison County Attorney Race: Candidate Profile — Stephen Swanson
- The Reality Behind “Unbiased” Local News
- Two Defendants Dismissed From Madison County Lawsuit; Case Continues Against Sheriff Barnes and Deputy Kinney
