City officials were surprised to say the least Wednesday when Dr. Eugene Watkins, who has served as the site manager of Old Fort Madison for the last 15 plus years,
Fort Madison, IA- Fort Madison City Manager David Varley has announced his resignation. The Pen City Current reports that Varley submitted his letter of resignation to Mayor Matt Mohrfeld on Tuesday. His resignation is effective May 2nd. Mohrfeld stated his appreciation for Varley's nine years of service to the city of Fort Madison. Fort Madison Mayor Pro Tem and city councilman Rusty Andrews said the council may look at different options regarding city leadership. Andrews said he hopes the council takes it's time to research the best way forward in searching for a replacement.