Lifeguards and Instructors Needed for 2017 Pool Season The Fort Madison Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for Life Guards and Instructors for the 2017 Summer Pool Season. Applications are being accepted at [Read More…]
Several local Fort Madison High School and Holy Trinity Catholic School students, as part of the M*Power U Youth Leadership team, made presentations to legislators and a delegation of Southeast Iowa officials from Mt. Pleasant, [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 02/27/17 – 2:12 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Casey Jo Claiborne, 34, Keokuk, in the 2400 block of Avenue L, on a charge of driving while suspended. She was released [Read More…]
PCC STAFF DES MOINES – Southeast Iowa days began this morning at the state capitol in Des Moines. The event allows groups to lobby state legislators at the Iowa capitol on behalf of southeast Iowa. [Read More…]
Submitted by Pastor Lanette Van FORT MADISON – Remodeling and installing an elevator in an older church building has its “ups and downs.” After fourteen months of construction, hours and hours of volunteer time donated [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Fort Madison, Iowa man on misdemeanor drug charges. Richard Phillip Donaldson, 53, of 2703 Avenue M, Fort Madison, Iowa [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 02/24/17 – 9:34 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of larceny/theft in the 900 block of Avenue G. 02/24/17 – 1:02 p.m. – Fort Madison police responded to [Read More…]
The Kensington will be hosting their Annual Alzheimer’s Benefit on March 2nd with a Lasagna Dinner. We will be serving from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in our dining room and carry outs will be [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – In a span of eight days, the Fort Madison Police Department has responded to eight reports of a burglary. Police Chief Tim Sittig said Monday most of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR WEST BURLINGTON – In just a couple of hours Monday morning you could have experienced some of the finest in scholastic science inquiries and some of our local talent were [Read More…]
The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk, Iowa man on felony and misdemeanor drug charges. David Alan Londrie, 54, of 2468 340th Street, Keokuk, Iowa was arrested on February 24, [Read More…]
At around 7:40 Monday morning, Fort Madison Fire and Police responded to a one-vehicle accident in the alley north of the 700 block of Avenue C. A Dodge Caravan had rolled onto its side headed [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of a Monday series looking at area people who grew up here, live here, and are impacting the lives of those around them. BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR [Read More…]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Fort Madison City Council at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Council Chambers of Fort [Read More…]
PUBLIC NOTICE DATE: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 CONVENING TIME: 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Correctional Center 2530 255th Street Montrose, IA 52639 Lee County Raise the Wage Committee
The Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Club paid a visit to Michael Stevens at The Neon Shop, 5906 Hwy. 61 on the west end of town Friday. Stevens’ shop specializes in creating and repairing [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 02/21/17 – 9:15 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of vandalism in the 800 block of Avenue E. 02/21/17 – 9:45 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to [Read More…]
Writing is a complex beast. Sometimes you can stare at a computer for minutes…hours and nothing comes out. Sometimes you can sit down at a computer while watching television and the words just pour out. [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It’s been here for more than a year, and a lot of people didn’t even know it. Like a chameleon on the west end of town, disguised [Read More…]
Stephen M. Cannaday, 72, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 10:04 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at The Madison. He was born on September 4, 1944 in Fort Madison, IA to William & [Read More…]
PCC STAFF The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Fort Madison, Iowa woman on a felony drug charge. Lisa Marie Johnson, 28, of 3023 Avenue K, Fort Madison, Iowa was arrested [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MT. PLEASANT – Basketball can be a game of moments. Fort Madison’s boys basketball team had most of their moments Thursday night in the first half, while Mt. Pleasant found [Read More…]
Submitted by State Senator Joe Bolkcom I woke up about 3 a.m. to a siren in the distance. I thought to myself: Car accident? Fire? Medical emergency? Somebody needs help right now! I also knew [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A science project that looks at helping reduce the amount of nitrates entering natural waterways has a Holy Trinity Catholic students prepping for a state symposium. Maggie [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Members of the Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce visited five member businesses today as part of their #ChamberStrong campaign to personally visit every Chamber member to thank them for their [Read More…]
Stephen M. Cannaday, 72, of Fort Madison, died at 10:04 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017, at The Madison. Arrangements are pending with King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory.
PCC STAFF PILOT GROVE – Steffensmeier Welding and Manufacturing, Inc. of Pilot Grove has recently recognized several long-time employees for their hard work and dedication to the company’s goals. Employees honored are: DJ Menke – [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR KEOKUK – A committee of seven people representing north and south Lee County are recommending an 95-cent increase in the state minimum wage. Meeting at the Keokuk Labor Temple, after [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With the GOP-led Chapter 20 restructure being signed into law, many Democrats in the Iowa legislature are worried now about possible changes to state employees’ retirement system. [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Information is still being held very close to the vest by state officials looking into the death of a Fairfield man found on the morning of Feb. [Read More…]
The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of three Fort Madison, Iowa residents on misdemeanor and felony drug charges. Bradley Glenn Traman, 30, Robert Daniel Wagner, 50, and Sherri Lynn Donaldson (photo not [Read More…]
Michael L. Mallory, 74, of Ft. Madison passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 12:15 AM at the Wapello Specialty Care Center. He was born on October 17, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Cecil [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison boys basketball team has had a rough experience with No. 6-ranked Mt. Pleasant this year, but there’s an old coach’s adage that says it’s [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison and Holy Trinity 13 and under volleyball teams participated in a tournament on Saturday at the Hound Dome. Pictured here is the Fort Madison Spikers against the Holy [Read More…]
PCC STAFF – The 7th grade FM Hounds competed in the Beyond the Baseline Tournament in Davenport this weekend, going 4-1 and winning the tournament. Meanwhile, the 5th grade team won the New London Tournament [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Work continues in the balmy weather on the new Fareway Grocery set to open this fall.
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – A $11.7 million county budget will be submitted to the public on March 7 with a levy of $10.388/$1,000 assessed valuation.. County budget director Cindy Renstrom submitted the [Read More…]
Editor’s note: It was incorrectly reported that the election for the Lee County Attorney would be held in the 2018 election cycle as that was the discussion among Lee County Board of Supervisors when Ross [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Department 02/17/17 – 4:41 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 1100 block of Avenue E. 02/17/17 – 8:22 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Thomas W. St. Clair, 62, of West Point, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 4:04 PM at his home. He was born on August 26, 1954 in Ft. Madison to William and Charlotte [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MT. PLEASANT – Treavor Kokjohn picked up a loose ball in a scrum with eight seconds left and hugged it with both arms waiting to get fouled. He was…and that [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: The following is a series of Monday stories looking at people who were raised in this area and now have made a life and impact here. BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR [Read More…]
PUBLIC NOTICE Lee County Raise the Wage Committee DATE: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 MEETING CONVENING TIME: 6:30 P.M. LOCATION: Keokuk Labor Temple 301 Blondeau Street Keokuk, IA 52632
PUBLIC NOTICE Lee County, Iowa Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda DATE: TUESDAY, February 21, 2017 MEETING CONVENING TIME: 9:00 A.M. LOCATION: Correctional Center, 2530 255th St., Montrose, IA 52639 AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance Approve [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – In our current global business economy and mega car lots, it’s comforting to know that you can still take your car to the local [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A mere 1 point per game separates the season average for the boys varsity basketball teams from Fort Madison and Chariton. The two clash Monday night in [Read More…]
When we rolled this venture out in December, this new digital outlet of ours, we wanted to be hyper-local. Our idea was to hit as much as possible in our local area and be there [Read More…]
PCC STAFF DUBUQUE – The following are the results from the sectional swim meet held in Dubuque on Sunday, February 12. Follow the Sailfish on their Facebook page here. Event 1 Girls 11-12 50 Yard [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Department 02/15/17 – 9 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Joshua Adam Bowen, 37, of Wever, in the 600 block of Reve Court on a charge of credit card fraud. He was [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR DES MOINES – They’ll both tell you it’s not the results they wanted, and in the same breath with little emotion, they’re proud of what they’ve accomplished. Harlan and Ryan [Read More…]
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