YMCA to reopen May 4 with new procedures
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison YMCA officials have made the decision to reopen the YMCA…
Month: April 2020
Loebsack joins effort to boost rural broadband funding
WASHINGTON – Congressman Dave Loebsack today joined House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Energy &…
Lee County sees two additional positive tests
LCHD officials strongly encouraging residents to stick to health guidelines to help reduce transmission (The…
Archeologists say finds on 61 are part of post-Fort activity
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Archeologists with the company digging through the dirt…
Theresa J. Slaughter House, 100, formerly of Donnellson
Theresa Jeannette (Williamson) Slaughter House, 100, of Middle Amana, formerly of Farmington and Donnellson, Iowa, passed…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Alice J. Groene, 77, Fort Madison
Alice Jane Groene, 77, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 6:51 a.m. on Thursday, April…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Eleanor L. Folluo, 89, Keokuk
Eleanor Louise Folluo, 89, of Keokuk, IA, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home….
Banks says skies the limit as new Hawks head coach
Centerville native takes over for Nick Ehret as Central Lee head football coach BY CHUCK…
Reynolds defends move to reopen part of state
Governor to continue to attend her church services online despite her Monday order relaxing restrictions…
For the Record – Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 04/28/20 – 9:10 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Larry Gene…
State issues extra guidance for Friday restarts
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR JOHNSTON – State health officials have added some extra tips to…
County buildings to stay closed for at least two more weeks
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County officials will be keeping the doors…
For the Record – Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 04/27/20 – 8:31 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
FM library working up plans to reopen
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Library employees are working together with the Fort Madison…
Burlington man jailed after Monday manhunt in FM
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – A Burlington man is in custody after leading area…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Richard Munoz, 69, Fort Madison
Richard “Rick” Munoz, 69, of Fort Madison, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at…
Central Lee updates end-of-year plans
The following is an update from Central Lee Community School District Superintendent Dr. Andy Crozier…
Deputy injured in scuffle with suspect
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A Lee County Sheriff deputy suffered an injury…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Victoria L. Nichols, 73, Fort Madison
Victoria “Vickie” L. Nichols, 73, of Fort Madison passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Linda K. Ohnoutka, 72, formerly of Donnellson
Linda Kay Hardin Ohnoutka, 72, of Elkridge, Maryland, formerly of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 2:40…
For the Record – Monday, April, 27, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 04/24/20 – 11:57 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Korschgen committee says 108th parade will go on
FORT MADISON – The committee for the 108th Annual Charlie Korschgen 4th of July Kiddie…
Locals react to governor’s easing of restrictions
Reynolds relaxes some business restrictions in 77 counties including Lee County effective May 1 BY…
SCC’s Ash wins national Pacesetter award
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Dr. Michael Ash, president of Southeastern Community College (SCC) in West Burlington, Iowa, has…
LCHD official surprised by May 1 reopening
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds reduced coronavirus restrictions on…
Early in-person voting to be done curbside
From Lee County Auditor’s Office LEE COUNTY – In person voting for the June 2,…
Skunk River loses one of its rocks – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The Skunk River is a little quieter today. It lost one of its arch rivals,…
Lee County sees rise in cases as state looks to phase in services
The following is a press release from the Lee County Health Department printed in it’s…
For the Record – Sunday, April 26, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 04/23/20 – 8:08 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Taxpayers deserve better answer on contract extension
It’s no secret that an attractive salary and benefit package creates a pool of attractive…
First resident of Des Moines County dies from COVID-19
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – A Des Moines County resident is the first in…
Keokuk man nabbed with illegal ‘shrooms
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of…
Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Betty K. Thompson, 77, Niota, Ill.
Betty Kathryn (Herzog) Thompson, 77, of Niota, IL passed away April 23, 2020 at her…
Lee County hits five positive for coronavirus
Submitted by Lee County Health Department LEE COUNTY – The Iowa Department of Public Health…
Scammer uses PCH contest to bilk local resident
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Police Department is investigating a verified case…
Reynolds says it’s time to start reopening state
Puts out plea for volunteer nurses as more than 500 test positive in last reporting…
PaperPak, Sub Arena sack up lunches for front line workers
FORT MADISON – On Thursday, April 23rd PaperPak LLC of Fort Madison, IA partnered with…
Adkins, Chesnutt headline 2020 Tri-State Rodeo
Article submitted from Tri-State Rodeo (Below is a video announcement from 2020 Tri-State Rodeo General…
For the Record – Thursday, April 23, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 04/22/20 – 6:13 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Dale Melvin…
Fareway makes donation to FM Chamber
FORT MADISON – Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced a $200,000 donation to the Iowa Chamber…
Lee County finds fourth positive for COVID-19
The following news item is printed in its entirety from the Lee County Health Department…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Barbara Ann Smith, 91, West Burlington
Barbara Ann Smith, 91 years, of West Burlington, Iowa died at 12:52 pm Wednesday, April…
State ready to start funding grant backlog
Local lenders scrambled with PPP applications, but secured more than $60 million for Lee County…
Test Iowa sees 121K assessments in two days
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR JOHNSTON – Gov. Kim Reynolds said close to 121,000 Iowa residents…
For the Record – Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 04/19/20 – 11:36 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited James Martindale,…
NLCHS to apply for $20K grant to repair chimney
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A move to transfer ownership of the city’s…
Work on Bus. 61 one-ways could start this year
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – City officials got a fresh look and timeline…
Councilwoman wants details on proposed ambulance service
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – As city officials continue to work to put…
City may use rebate funds to rehab two more parking lots
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – City officials are still looking at options to…
School board extends Slater’s contract with raise
District continues vacation buy back setting total compensation at $197,660 starting July 1 BY CHUCK…