BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The nostalgia that traditionally accompanies most renditions of the 12 Days of Christmas gets thrown out the window this weekend. The Old Fort Players holiday production “The 12 [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The state-mandated Lee County Compensation Board has recommended that Lee County elected officials and their deputies receive a 3% across the board raise for the next budget year. [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The following is an anonymous nomination for Fort Madison Community Hospital’s Guardian Angel program. The recipients are from left to right Gwen Moss, Becky Orr, Lori Helling, Debbie Green [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Holy Trinity Catholic girls 8th grade basketball team remains unbeaten at 7-0 with a 37-16 win over WACO on Monday night. Mary Kate Bendlage had 13 pts to lead [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 12/02/19 – 8:14 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 1500 block of Avenue G. 12/02/19 – 11:59 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
FORT MADISON- On Monday FMMS wrestlers competed against Fairfield, Keokuk, and Washington. The Hounds won 22 matches and lost 22 on the night. Landon Rudd, Teague Smith, and Issac Thatcher went 3-0 with 3 falls. [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – This year PaperPak LLC employees once again contributed to Christmas for Kids with the company matching the money raised. Pictured are some of the Paperpak employees with the 12 [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with the University of Iowa Athletics to secure premium seating for the community to enjoy an Iowa Men’s [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Activities Director Jeremy Swink is looking for some help from the public in identifying family of some 2019 Hall of Fame inductees. Swink said two of the [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Get your glasses out and get ready for a pour. If you don’t have a glass get to the square in West Point before Friday night as the [Read More…]
Jeannette Marie Pence, 78, of Lomax, Illinois passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Great River Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa. She was born on April 10, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa the daughter of Chester and Lois Bridges McCoy. On July 15, 1962 she married Larry G. Pence in Gladstone, Illinois. He survives. Jeannette was a 1959 graduate of the former G & O High School. Following high school Jeannette graduated from the Burlington Beauty Academy. Mrs. Pence wrote the Lomax News for the Henderson and Hancock County Quills. She was a member of the Lomax-Carman Senior Citizens, Lomax Christian Church and the Glitzy Gals Red Hat Society. Jeannette never missed a chance to send birthday, get well or uplifting cards to friends and family. Mrs. Pence enjoyed helping with Girl Scouts, camping, bird watching and gardening. Her family was the most important part of her life. Survivors include her husband, Larry; four children, Stephanie (Todd) Skidmore of Plain City, Ohio, Stacia (Scott) Thompson of New London, Iowa, Bradley Seats of Colorado and Mercedes Seats of Macomb, Illinois; six grandchildren, Mikayela Thompson, Connor Skidmore, Cameron Skidmore, Gavin Thompson, Carson Skidmore and Mylee Chenoweth. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Betty Thorndike, Bonnie McCoy and Shirley Darnell and one brother, Gary McCoy. A memorial service will held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Maxine Dennison officiating. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Friday at Banks & Beals in LaHarpe where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the Lomax Christian Church, Great River Hospice House and her grandchildren’s education. To leave a condolence please visit Jeannette’s obituary at banksandbeals.com
BY PCC STAFF OTTUMWA – Ottumwa’s 6’4″ Trae Schwartz scorched the Bloodhounds for 31 points Tuesday night in a 75-37 win in both teams’ season opener. Schwartz scored 23 of his 31 in the 3rd [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison jumped out to 16-4 first quarter lead and didn’t allow Davis County a point until seven minutes into the game enroute to a 45-35 win at home [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – Holy Trinity Catholic senior Jacob Mohrfeld raced to a 1:53.93 in the 200-yard freestyle event at a Keokuk dual meet with Burlington Tuesday night. Mohrfeld swims for the Burlington High [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Senior Ashlynn Haas exploded for 17 points in the second half, including a crucial three-point play with two minutes left to help seal a 50-45 win over Danville [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A 35-second dribble delay strategy almost backfired on Danville head coach Matt Morris as his Bears held a 1-point lead with just a minute to go in overtime [Read More…]
Linda S. Storms, 74, of West Point, IA formerly of Keokuk, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. She was born on March 3, 1945 in Keokuk the [Read More…]
Jeanette Bartlett-Scanlan, 50, of Newton, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA died Friday, November 29, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1969 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Jerry and JoAnn Bonser [Read More…]
With the eating season upon us—Thanksgiving through Easter—here is where Ginnie and I like to eat in SE Iowa (and beyond): The Filling Station in Yarmouth will fill you up with excellent food, and the [Read More…]
Mary Kathleen Ullrich, 95 years, of Vinton, Iowa died at 6:12 am Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Mary was born September 14, 1924 at Paris, Illinois, a [Read More…]
Gary William Rhum, 63, of Keokuk, IA, formerly of Burlington, IA, died Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1956 in Burlington, IA, the son of Edward Dallas and [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Reimbursement deficiencies are forcing some logistical cuts, at a minimum, from services provided by Lee County Emergency Medical Services. Bill Young, executive director of Lee County EMS, told [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/27/19 – 5:13 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1900 block of Avenue E. 11/28/19 – 3:48 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A scary situation in a Fort Madison High School classroom last week has a student thankful for the quick action of a teacher. Last week senior Diego Lozano [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES — On Friday, students from Central Lee High School in Donnellson competed in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa Apprenticeship & Training Trust’s annual Craft Championships High School [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It’s a fairly common theme in Fort Madison and other communities this time of year. The day turns darker sooner, the holidays are around the corner, and people [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Head Coach Ryan Smith pretty much scoffs as preseason rankings. Actually, he puts most rankings aside and challenges his wrestlers to win the match they’re in. [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – There was a dancing turkey, a guitarist, and hundreds of volunteers putting out a Thanksgiving feast Thursday that fed more than 1,000 residents. Savanna Collier, of Fort Madison [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – Diedra Wixon, Service Advisor/Customer Service Rep of Griffin Muffler & Brake Center, located at 535 Ave G, Fort Madison completed the necessary requirements to earn her Accredited Master Automotive Manager (AMAM) designation. [Read More…]
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