BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – During the overnight hours of June 29-30 2017 a person or persons vandalized the new Fareway Grocery building at 1820 Ave. H in Fort Madison. The nature of the [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Sometimes you don’t know the answer to a puzzle, and the Lady Hounds softball season has been a bit of a puzzle. Head Coach Stan Schmidt’s squad [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With school just about four weeks into summer vacation, Holy Trinity Catholic school officials are full steam ahead on upgrades and improvements to the school. HTC has [Read More…]
Robert “Bobby” Witmer 67, of Farmington, passed away at 4:15 A.M. Saturday May 27, 2017 at the Donnellson Health Center. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday July 5, 2017 at the [Read More…]
Delores Carol Rea, 78, of Niota, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 A.M. Thursday June 29, 2017 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. Born December 26, 1938 at Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of Gottlieb J. and [Read More…]
Great River Health Systems has recently signed on as a partner to the Light Up The Sky This 4th of July fireworks campaign. All proceeds, big or small, are appreciated and go to making the [Read More…]
Karen Lee Wilson, 78 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 8:44 pm Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa. She was born March 1, 1939 at Iowa City, [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Lee County Health Department has temporarily moved their TB (Tuberculosis) Clinic to Fort Madison Christian Church (1029 48th Street) for Monday, July 3rd from 3:00-4:00pm. TB tests are [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk, Iowa man on misdemeanor drug charges. Robert Keith Wheeler, 38, of 1503 Concert Street, Keokuk, Iowa was arrested [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – It’s that time of year! Contestants are being sought for the annual Little Miss Rodeo & All-Around Cowboy Contest. This year’s event is to be held on Monday, September [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The walls are home to some very eye-catching art and sculpturing and the space is conducive to area artists who are looking for motivation and a place [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Keokuk Fire Department is warning residents of some faulty fireworks sold in Illinois and other states. The information on the products is listed below. Name of Product: TNT Red, [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison baseball team got their first win of the season in an exciting matchup with crosstown rival Holy Trinity Catholic 4-2 Tuesday night. The game [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – Starting Wednesday, the 176th Lee County Fair will take to life at the Lee County Fairgrounds in Donnellson. The smell of fair grub and the calliope music has [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/27/17 – 8:22 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 4500 block of Avenue O. 06/27/17 – 10:17 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF Shottenkirk, Inc has recently signed on as a partner to the Light Up The Sky This 4th of July fireworks campaign. All proceeds, big or small, are appreciated and go to making [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds dropped two games at home Tuesday night in high school baseball action. The Hounds mustered two hits in an 11-1 loss to Muscatine in the first game [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FAIRFIELD – The record may not indicate it, but the FMHS softball team can be pretty good. For the third time this year, the Lady Hounds have knocked off a Class 4A [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With his parents and grandparents building the generational Palms Restaurant in Fort Madison, the Pothitakis children all had job security, but local dentist Dr. Mark Pothitakis said [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With the recent success of the HTC junior high softball program, players and coaches alike are looking to the future and whether that holds a team at [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison school district voters again failed to pass a referendum to construct a new PreK-3rd grade elementary school. At today’s special election, the school district got [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/26/17 – no incidents to report for June 26 Lee County Sheriff’s Report 06/26/17 – 2:02 p.m – Lee County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Hope Catherine Eid, 19 at the Lee County [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – After more than a year spent looking for a regular county medical examiner, Lee County has entered into three-county agreement to share the service. At Tuesday’s regular meeting [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Voters will decide today again, if the Fort Madison Community School District will get to build a PreK-3rd grade school and two ball fields on the districts [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF Iowa State Penitentiary has participated in the Law Enforcement Torch run for more than 15 years. ISP Sgt. Chris McCormick has been an integral part of not only the Torch Run but [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Incoming freshman Vasin Thurman stepped up on a night reserved for seniors and drove what turned out to be the game-winning run Monday night in Southeast Iowa [Read More…]
Dear Editor; The Slaters moved to Fort Madison because of the potential. There were many factors that went into our decision to move here from the Chicago-area after 25 years. An incredible job opportunity as [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/23/17 – 8:27 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 300 block of 10th Street. 06/24/17 – 4:19 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG I’m in a really…good…mood. This weekend was an especially beautiful couple of days with a light breeze out of the northwest that kept temperatures right at 75 or so the whole weekend. [Read More…]
Dear Editor; I have been associated with the Fort Madison Community School District for over 45 years. I have worked maintenance, been a teacher, Activities Director, coach, and school board member during those 45 years. [Read More…]
Vote Yes for KIDS! Quality public education is a key component in the economic health of our community. A well educated workforce is essential to the businesses and industries that drive our economy. Quality schools [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The P.A.W. Patrol sent one of their heros to Kempker’s in Fort Madison on Saturday. “Rocky the Recycler” showed up to meet area kids and their families to encourage [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A glimpse at the past six decades through the eyes of a group of current and former Fort Madison School teachers gives an insider’s look at the [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A holiday weekend gone bad has the Old Fort Commission looking for additional volunteers to step in when current staff is unable to work events. A bout [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – About 40 residents showed up at the Amtrak depot in Fort Madison Friday evening for a rally to create awareness for the federal government budgeting process on passenger rail service [Read More…]
Hunters who applied for the 2017 draw can now view results online by logging into the DNR purchasing system and choosing “View Application Status.” Successful applicants will be mailed licenses to the address listed on their DNR [Read More…]
Mildred Guenther, 102, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Life Care Center in Evergreen, CO. She was was born in St. Paul, Iowa on October 21, 1914. She and her husband, Walter, raised [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/22/17 – 11:13 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 600 block of Avenue D. 06/22/17 – 2:33 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Dear Editor Impacting Our Future Undertaking construction of a new school is a once in a generation event. Its not very often when two communities come to the decision that for a better, competitive education, new infrastructure [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF ELDON – The HTC junior high softball squad improved to 6-2 on the year with a 17-9 win over Cardinal of Eldon Thursday night. Mary Hellige was the winning pitcher going three [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Registration is now open for the annual Fort Madison Wrestling Camp of Champs. The event will be held July 5-7 at the Fort Madison High School Wrestling Room and [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON -There’s a saying that goes something like, “They broke the mold when they made him”. In a small community it may be better if the mold isn’t broken [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Three hours of pretty darned good baseball was decided in just a few seconds of play Thursday night as Holy Trinity lost 4-2 to Cardinal of Eldon [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/20/17 – 9 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 2600 block of Avenue L. 06/20/17 – 11:22 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison police have released the name of the man who has died from injuries related to a fall while working on a construction site near the Boulders Inn [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR Editors Note: A video of the incident prior to the shooting is available at the bottom of this article. The video was released by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. MONTROSE [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Bloodhounds have had some problems at the plate this year, but Wednesday’s matchup with North Scott proved to be something a bit different. The Hounds dropped [Read More…]
PCC STAFF The Fort Madison 4th of July Kiddie Parade Committee is ready to launch the 105th annual Charlie Korschgen Kiddie Parade starting at 18th and Avenue G at 10 a.m. on July 4th and [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – According to Fort Madison Activities Director Andy Mitchell, the Southeast Conference is in talks of expanding with the possibility of including Burlington and Ottumwa in the very [Read More…]
Glen Wayne Howell, 89, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka Mo. He was born on May 8, 1928 on [Read More…]
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