It’s been a quiet summer at the ballpark
The breaking point, Kim Parker said, came when she was driving home on the day…
Month: September 2020
FM Councilman Morawitz leaves legacy of public service
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison City Councilman Bob Morawitz died this…
Hounds face “big” test with Mt. Pleasant Friday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Mt. Pleasant Panthers will be a ‘big’…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Robert C. Morawitz, 64, Fort Madison
Robert C. Morawitz, 64, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 8:23 a.m. on Wednesday, September…
For the Record – Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report09/28/20 – 9:57 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Central Lee girls down Burlington Notre Dame in four sets
BY PCC STAFF BURLINGTON – The Central Lee Hawks took three of four sets in…
United Way Restaurant Days starts in Fort Madison
Fort Madison’s 10th Street Station kicks off annual fundraiser Thursday BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY…
Bergman named FMCH July employee of the month
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital recognized Kelly Bergman as their July…
Boo-Athlon to be held virtually this year
Submitted article FORT MADISON – PORT (Promoting Outdoor Recreational Trails) of Fort Madison will be…
Holy Trinity girls keep cool in win over New London
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Melissa Freesmeier described her Holy Trinity volleyball team…
Hounds stay perfect in conference play
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Everybody gets a chance to play in front…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Edward L. Wagner, 65, Franklin
Edward L. “One Feather” Wagner, 65, of Franklin, Iowa, passed away at 3:04 p.m. Monday, September…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Ray S. Selby, 77, Wever
Ray Stephen Selby, 77, of Wever, IA, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, September 28,…
IDPH tweaks quarantine protocols for schools, child care, businesses
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is making a change on…
Graber, Kurtz ramp up campaigns as absentee voting nears
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With absentee ballots starting to go out Monday,…
Donnellson Marine home after five-month COVID battle
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – Jerry Krogmeier is a 71-year-old Marine who just fought…
Millard named co-chair of STEM advisory board
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A member of the Lee County Economic Development…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Verlin M. Baker, 92, Keokuk
Verlin Morris Baker, 92, of Keokuk died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in…
For the Record, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report09/23/20 – 6:24 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Athletic unions are being tested with eligibility cases
There’s been a lot of publicity lately regarding student athletes who’ve transferred into Iowa to…
160 plows on 160 acres in Bloomfield – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Northeast of Bloomfield or Southeast of Floris is what might be considered an outdoor museum…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Sandra K. Sutton, 75, Dallas City
Sandra K. Sutton, 75, of Dallas City, Illinois died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Gary A. Swainey, 78, Keokuk
Gary Alan Swainey, 78, of Keokuk died Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home. He…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Martha E. Grimwood, 85, Fort Madison
Martha E. “Marcy” Grimwood, 85, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 10:48 a.m. on Friday,…
HTC passes tests in SEISC tourney win
Central Lee battles to runner-up with wins over WACO and No. 6 New London BY…
Hawks rally falls short as E-B-F wins 29-14
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS DONNELLLSON — Chuck Banks wanted Central Lee’s football team to set…
Hounds find offense in 55-7 win over Burlington
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BURLINGTON – Its been many, many years since the Bloodhounds started…
Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Josephine M. Waterman, 91, Nauvoo
Josephine Marie Waterman, 91, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, September 24,…
SCC weighs in on joint education center
(Editor’s Note: Pen City Current reached out to Southeastern Community College President Dr. Michael Ash…
Holy Trinity moves to SEISC finals Saturday at SCC
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – It’s been a busy week for the Holy…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Harvey “Bud” Huffman Jr., 72, of Fort Madison
Harvey “Bud” Huffman Jr, 72 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Wednesday, September 23, 2020…
Central Lee balks at Joint Education Center
State code says other districts can’t teach at center without Central Lee’s authorization BY CHUCK…
Birth Announcements
MYERSFORT MADISON – Clara and Joshua Myers of Fort Madison are proud to announce the…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – June M. Odell, 84, Keokuk
June Marie Odell, 84, of Keokuk, IA, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home….
Pen City Current-Lee listings
Art-in-Central ParkThe annual event will be held this Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. in Central…
Kempker’s True Value & Rental celebrates 50th anniversary
Kempker’s True Value & Rental, Inc. is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on October 2nd &…
Art-in-Central Park will go on this Sunday
BY BRIAN RIGGSFort Madison Area Arts Director FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Area Arts Association…
Gregory, SEIRPC each get $100K in state grants
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – Gregory Design and Manufacturing and Southeast Iowa Regional Planning…
Hounds test 3-1 mark Friday in Burlington
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison’s Head Coach Derek Doherty is a…
Taylor, Reichman stay on party lines for 42nd Senate seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Iowa State Sen. Rich Taylor will be banking…
Gager second, Wiegand sixth at MP cross country run
Bloodhounds shelved at least until Oct. 3 due to COVID exposure BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Two arrested on meth charges in Fort Madison
FORT MADISON – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of two Fort…
For the Record – Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report09/21/20 – 7:24 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Richardson unveils new STEAMhound Station
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Students at Richardson Elementary School have a new…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Dewey L. Clark, 77, of Dallas City
Dewey Lee Clark, 77 of Dallas City, IL died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Sharon A. Mertens, 78, Fort Madison
Sharon Ann Mertens, 78 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 2:00 am Tuesday, September…
Judge to issue order on Humphrey building
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A southeast Iowa judge will be issuing an…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary- Earl E. Hoskins, 90, Burlington
Earl E. Hoskins, 90, of Burlington, IA, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at…
Supervisors turn down Board of Health mask regulation
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A proposal to require face coverings when not…
FM Kiwanis helps fill schools supply cabinets
FORT MADISON – Above, Mary Hellige, Lincoln Elementary teacher and Kiwanis Club member, and Tracy…