Hwy. 218 work delayed until July 9
MOUNT PLEASANT – Due to recent rains and anticipated rainfall, the planned closure of the…
Month: June 2018
Loebsack to host Serving Those Who Served workshops
BY PCC STAFF WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced that he will be hosting…
Current Lee listings – Saturday, June 30, 2018
The following is a list of events currently going on in north Lee County as…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Thomas Leon Wilson, 33, of Fort Madison
Thomas Leon Wilson, 33, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Erma “Red” Shelinbarger, 71, of Augusta
Erma “Red” Shelinbarger, 71 years, of Augusta, Iowa died at 7:20 am Friday, June 29,…
Entry forms up for Little Miss Rodeo & All-Around Cowboy
FORT MADISON – With the Tri-State Rodeo just over two months away, contestants are being…
Letter to the Editor – Reader objects to taxpayer dollars footing lawsuit bills
Now that we know that Officer Jesse Hill lied and Police Chief Beard and Attorney…
Alliant Energy activates cycling program in response to today’s heat
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company is taking proactive steps to reduce…
For the Record – Friday, June 29, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 6/28/18 – 11:20 p.m – Fort Madison Police cited Malik Hausan…
FMCH wraps up $2M information upgrade
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A $2 million technology upgrade at Fort…
FMHS fireworks tent to reopen Friday morning
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – After a gusty thunderstorm blew in Thursday afternoon at…
In the storm we work…and I jump in puddles
I went puddle jumping Thursday afternoon. Literally. But I wasn’t dressed for the occasion. I…
Current-Lee listings – Friday, June 29, 2018
The following is a list of events currently going on in north Lee County as…
HTC junior high girls split final doubleheaders
FORT MADISON – The HTC junior high softball girls played their final two games this…
Birth announcement – Slater James Slifer
DONNELLSON – Erin and Shane Slifer of Donnellson are proud to announced the birth of…
DNR Fishing Report – Week ending July 4, 2018
DES MOINES – The following is the weekly fishing report for Southeast Iowa from the…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Virginia M. Savage, 94, Hamilton, Ill.
Virginia M. Savage, 94, of Hamilton, IL, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Montebello Health…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Thomas Kent Traut, 67, Keosauqua
Thomas Kent Traut, 67, of Keosauqua, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at…
Thursday storm beats up city
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A storm that blew into the area…
For the Record – Thursday, June 28th, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 6/27/18 – 7:45 p.m – Fort Madison Police arrested Travis Cody…
Hounds score six in 4th to down Crusaders
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR WEST POINT – A six-run fourth inning that started with…
Winfield’s Peterson named next District 8B judge
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Wyatt Peterson Wednesday as district…
FMAAA’s Garden Tour set for Sunday
BY BRIAN RIGGS Fort Madison Area Artists Association FORT MADISON – Ft. Madison Area Arts…
For the Record – Wednesday, June 27th, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 6/26/18 – 8:30 a.m – Fort Madison Police arrested Rhonda Lavoy…
Alliant Energy gives safety grant to FMFD
An Alliant Energy Hometown Safety Grant was awarded to the Fort Madison Fire Department…
Falcons put up big innings in win over HTC
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR WEST POINT – West Burlington jumped out to a quick…
FMHS boys drop two to Fairfield
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds dropped a pair of games to Fairfield at…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Connie Kay Jobe, 71, of Keokuk
Connie Kay Jobe, 71 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her home….
For the Record – Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 6/25/18 – 10:15 p.m – Fort Madison Police cited Jacob L….
Predictions have Fort Madison safe from flooding…for now
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With southeast Iowa quickly recovering from moderate…
County to rebid back-up generator work
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – After a quote to install emergency generators at…
Mayor favors appointing 3rd ward councilman
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The city’s currently vacant third ward council…
Dodd appointed to FMCH board
Submitted article FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Community Hospital Board of Directors consists of…
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral home obituary – Leslie “Les” Norton Cramer, 75, formerly of Fort Madison
Leslie “Les” Norton Cramer, 75, of Euless, TX., formerly of Fort Madison, passed away peacefully…
Keokuk men nabbed on methamphetamine charges
KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of two Keokuk, Iowa…
Birth Announcement – Colton Fisher Kennedy of Montrose
FORT MADISON – Shawn and Dave Kennedy of Montrose proudly announce the birth of their…
FMCH names May Employee of the Month
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital recognized Mary Jo Koller as their…
Task force arrests Keokuk couple after search
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force conducted a search warrant…
HTC boys fall 11-7 to Van Buren
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR KEOSAUQUA – Van Buren’s Jacob Plecker went 4-for 4 with…
Lady Hounds get sweep over Fairfield
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison pinned their hopes Monday night…
Lee County EMS looking for rate hike
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – It may cost more in the near future…
Area youngster plays ball at Wrigley Field
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A local third grader was able to…
Hy-Vee, Riverfest team up to help build press box
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Talk about getting more bang for your…
Birth Announcement – Leo James LaFauce
FORT MADISON – Kimberly and Nicholas LaFauce of West Burlington are proud to announce the…
For the Record – Monday, June 25, 2018
Fort Madison Police report 06/22/2018 – 10:33 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Hospice workers make connections, handle difficult questions
Provided by Lee County Health Department – Hospice LEE COUNTY – Being a hospice social…
Shirai leaves impression on FM, students, and staff
ANIAH ROSS PCC FMHS INTERN FORT MADISON – Macaroni and cheese, tennis and a little…
Area girl killed in Sunday morning ATV accident
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR PILOT GROVE – An ATV accident this morning in north…