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Task force arrests FM couple, Keokuk man

BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of three individuals, on felony drug charges. A Fort Madison couple and, in an unrelated case, a Keokuk man. Brandon [Read More...]
Spotlight

Loebsack says Green Oak project exudes community spirit

BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Congressman Dave Loebsack made an afternoon stop at the ever-growing Woodland Heights in the peak of election season and said he was impressed with the community spirit [Read More...]
Around the Area

Federal judge awards Orascom subcontractor $62.4 million

BY PCC STAFF WEVER – A subcontractor that helped build the $3 billion Iowa Fertilizer Company plant in Wever was awarded a $62 million verdict on Friday, according to an Associated Press report in the [Read More...]
Breaking News

Steil out as CEO of LCEDG in restructure

BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR KEOKUK – A restructuring at Lee County Economic Development group has resulted in the elimination of CEO Joe Steil’s position effective immediately. The group issued a statement Thursday afternoon indicating [Read More...]
Ag News

Iowa FSA to disburse $43 million to risk coverage enrollees

DES MOINES, Iowa — Oct. 17, 2018 – USDA Iowa Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Amanda De Jong, announced that nearly $43 million will be paid to Iowa farms that enrolled in Agriculture Risk [Read More...]

DNR Fishing Report – week ending Oct. 17, 2018

October 14, 2018 0

The following is the weekly fishing report for southeast Iowa from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the week ending Oct. 17, 2018. Big Hollow Lake The rain has kept most away. Black Crappie – Fair: Picking [Read More...]
PORT sets Oct. 27 for annual Boo-Athlon fundraiser

October 14, 2018 0

BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – PORT (Promoting Outdoor Recreational Trails) of Fort Madison will be holding their fifth annual Spooktakular Boo-athlon fundraiser for recreational trails in Fort Madison. The Spooktakular Boo-athlon will be held [Read More...]
Beason, Panthers too much offense for Bloodhounds

October 13, 2018 0

BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – It didn’t take long for Mt. Pleasant to set the tone Friday night in handing the Bloodhounds their sixth straight loss. The Panthers scored quick and often [Read More...]

Birth Announcement – Carrley Jo Hageman

October 18, 2018 0

KEOKUK – Caylie Hawkins and Jeff Hageman of Keokuk are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Carrley Jo Hageman, on Oct. 14, 2018 at Fort Madison Community Hospital. Carrley is joined at home [Read More...]
Birth announcement – Ryder Keith Beavers

October 16, 2018 0

KEOKUK – Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ryan Beavers Sr. and Pamela Beavers are proud to announce the birth of their son Ryder Keith Beavers, on Oct. 10, 2018 at Fort Madison Community Hospital. Ryder is [Read More...]

Even testing his owner, Buddy is still a buddy – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm

October 7, 2018 0

National Dog Day, which was in late August, right around Ginnie’s birthday, found Buddy a little worse for wear. It has been a bummer summer for the ole Buddy Boy. First of all, in July, [Read More...]
OFP offers up Steel Magnolias starting Friday

October 2, 2018 0
Back-to-School Fair group thanks volunteers – Letter to the Editor

September 30, 2018 0

Task force arrests FM couple, Keokuk man

October 18, 2018 0

BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of three individuals, on felony [Read More...]
Support for depot wanes as council deals with delays

October 16, 2018 0

BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – If a vote were taken at Tuesday’s meeting, the Fort Madison City [Read More...]
City foregoes final payment to LCEDG

October 16, 2018 0

BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Lee County Economic Development Group will be going without a contribution [Read More...]
Early morning fire demolishes three vacant houses

October 15, 2018 0

BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An early Monday morning fire sent one person to the hospital and [Read More...]
Mayor wants another discussion on new depot

October 15, 2018 0

BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – For over a dozen years, the city has been kicking around the [Read More...]