Council needs new direction – Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor A fresh start for a bright future I have been reading…
Month: October 2019
For the Record – Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019
Fort Madison Police Department 10/29/19 – 8:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Kristopher Lee…
Hawes joins Pen City Current sales team
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Pen City Current is proud to announce an addition…
Crusaders one match from return to Cedar Rapids
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOSAUQUA – It’s was about 48 minutes of volleyball and suddenly…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Franklin James Peterson, 85, Fort Madison
Franklin “Frank” James Peterson, 85 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 7:12 am Wednesday,…
Mohrfeld is suited for the job – Letter to the Editor
I fully support, Matt Mohrfeld in the mayoral race for Fort Madison. Matt Mohrfeld has…
FEMA forum looks at facilities, social media
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – There were plenty of chairs left at the…
Firefighters rescue deer from resident’s pool
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – On Friday morning, Fort Madison firefighters put their rescue…
Pride of character is greater than trophies on the shelf
We watch sports for various reasons… entertainment, loyalty, certainly vicarious longings of days gone by….
Shiverfest puts wrap on Speedway season
BY BRIAN NEALLee County Pepsi Speedway DONNELLSON – Mother nature tried to put a damper…
Budget woes force closure of FM Salvation Army outlet
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Budget woes and lack of sales performance are…
Grayhounds sweep Fort Madison from regionals
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS BURLINGTON — The start was perfect. And then it turned into…
City releases specifics of ATV, golf cart law
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The following is statement from the City of Fort…
Salvation Army still has weekend meals to give
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A meal program that began this fall in…
For the Record – Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 10/25/19 – 8:55 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Birth Announcement – Heidbreder
FORT MADISON – Courtney Six and Ashton Heidbreder are proud to announce the birth of…
Birth Announcement – McWhortor
BURLINGTON – Kelsey and Cole McWhortor are proud to announce the birth of their daughter…
Eligible FMHS students get registered to vote; break for Trump at 26%
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A straw poll conducted of potential student voters…
Mayor endorses Mohrfeld, Rink, and Bowker – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor; Matt Mohrfeld has a vision for Fort Madison. A vision of a community…
HTC hitting October stride with sweep of Nikes
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC STAFF FORT MADISON – There is a different level, even with inexperience,…
Broadband panel looks at future of rural service
Federal port designation for the entire state bordering the Mississippi River also discussed. BY CHUCK…
Strong year for P.O.R.T. capped by 6th Boo-athlon
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A cavalcade of costumed runners showed up a…
FSA county committee ballots out Nov. 4.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Kathryn Greenslaugh Schmitz, 88, Keokuk
Kathryn “Grandma Kay” Greenslaugh Schmitz, 88, of River Hills Village, Keokuk, Iowa, formerly of Hamilton,…
Graham named to 2019 All-State Band
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Lucy Graham, of Holy Trinity Catholic High School, has…
Family looking for memorial for murdered Keokuk woman – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor; In the middle of an ice storm on February 5, 2019, CaLove Sackman,…
Mohrfeld has strong vision – Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, First of all, I would like to congratulate Mayor Brad Randolph on…
19th Street Trick or Treat on again
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Kempker’s True Value & Rental and Fareway Grocery are teaming…
Each Nov. 5 vote matters – Letter to the Editor
The election is right around the corner, are you ready to vote? Our local election,…
Voting is the way to solutions – Letter to the Editor
This is to all eligible voters and citizens for the city Fort Madison Iowa In…
For the Record – Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 10/24/19 – 8:27 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Karen Elizabeth Bangert, 80, Burlington
Karen Elizabeth Bangert, 80, of Burlington, IA died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Great River…
Central Lee finishes season with win at Davis County
BY PCC STAFF BLOOMFIELD – The Central Lee Hawks finished the year on an uptick…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Larry “Shane” Tuttle, 51, Farmington
Larry “Shane” Tuttle, of Farmington, IA, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7:40 PM…
Bowker right choice for City Council – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor Rebecca Bowker is running for City Council, First Ward. I hope you will…
Fall’s spectacular in Minnesnowda – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
There are two seasons in Minnesota: winter and road construction. Ginnie and I were on…
Montrose looking for youth board volunteers
BY PCC STAFF MONTROSE – The City of Montrose is helping to reorganize the Montrose…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Donald L. Niggemeyer, 83, Fort Madison
Donald L. Niggemeyer, 83, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019…
Hounds surrender “County Seat” to Chiefs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Athletic Director Jeremy Swink got a…
Hounds look for first winning season since 2010
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – This one means more than just the battle…
For the Record – Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 10/23/19 – 1:27 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Fort Madison boys can’t get out of tough Solon qualifier
Dennis finishes 35th for the Lady Hounds, who take 9th place BY PCC STAFF SOLON…
Hellige qualifies again for 1A state cross country meet
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR IOWA CITY – Holy Trinity Catholic Cross Country Coach Matt Mohrfeld…
McCain convicted of first-degree murder
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOKUK – Twenty-five year old Adam Golden McCain of Fort Madison…
King-Lynk Funeral Home and Crematory obituary – Daniel Hawkins, 68, Fort Madison
Daniel Hawkins 68, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at…
Early morning fire destroys one garage, damages another
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – An early fire broke out at about 3 a.m…
Hounds shake off rough start to advance in 4A volleyball
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – A first-set loss was enough to wake Fort…
Central Lee advances in 3A with 3-1 win over WB
Holy Trinity to face Burlington-Notre Dame on Monday at Shottenkirk Gym at 7 p.m.; Lady…
Verdict in McCain murder trial expected Thursday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOKUK – Prosecutors learned Wednesday that a verdict could be handed…
Biden tells West Point crowd it’s time to “get up”
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Former Vice President Joe Biden told about 130…