Stimulus money meant to stimulate economy – Letter to the Editor
Editor: Several weeks ago, a man wrote that he did not need the stimulus payment….
Year: 2021
Charter schools must have sunshine, too
The 2021 session of the Iowa Legislature will end in a few weeks, and one…
For the Record – Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report04/20/21 – 3:40 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Theodore Marks, 37,…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Steven L. Anderson, 72, Donnellson
Steven Laverne Anderson, 72, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021,…
Explosive device found on Avenue O Monday night
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The State Fire Marshal’s office is looking into…
FMHS Post prom committee looking for donations
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison High School prom is May 1 and organizers of…
FM girls just miss upset of undefeated Panthers
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – It’s about building chemistry.Fort Madison’s 3-2 overtime loss…
DOT looking for input on Hwy. 61 project
AMES – The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the right-of-way needs…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Wanda L. Baugher, 89, Burlington
Wanda Lee Baugher, 89 of Burlington, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, April 18,…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Shari Lynne Dunagan, 71, Keokuk
Shari Lynne Dunagan, 71, of Keokuk, IA, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her home. …
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Patricia M. Brewer, 80, Keokuk
Patricia “Pat” M. Brewer, 80, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Mary L. Lopez, 75, formerly of Keokuk
Mary Lu Lopez, 75, of Mather, California, (formerly of Keokuk) passed away on Sunday, April…
Majority of poll responses support using city funds for marina
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A poll placed on Pen City Current for…
Supervisors vote to hold onto mask mandate
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Supervisors voted on Monday to continue…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Janet Bailey, 78, Farmington
Janet (Hufford) Bailey, 78, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 10:03 p.m. Sunday, April 18,…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Walter L. Kurowski, Jr., 72, Bonaparte
Walter Leo “Rick” Kurowski, Jr., 72, of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021,…
For the Record – Monday, April 19, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report04/14/21 – 8:09 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Central Lee looking HOF nominees
DONNELLSON — The Central Lee Community School District is seeking nominations for the 2021 inductees…
Legislators outline session’s final weeks
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – State Rep. Martin Graber said during a regular…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Irene L. Hansen, 91, Keokuk
Irene Lois Hansen, 91, of Keokuk, IA died Friday, April 16, 2021 At Blessing Health…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Thelma L. Jefferson, 64, Keokuk
Thelma Lucille Jefferson, 64, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Blessing…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Glenna Ramaker, 89, Keokuk
Glenna “Audrey” Ramaker, 89, of Keokuk, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the…
Anne Frank pen pal story in Danville – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
The little brown sign on Highway 34 is easy to miss, just like the significance…
Things are gettin’ outta hand – Beside the Point
Things are a little crazy in the world right now. My brother and I were…
Hawks knock off Keokuk in double OT
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – The Central Lee boys got a goal in double overtime…
Johnson leads Lady Hounds to 4th at Denny White Relays
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MT. PLEASANT- At the beginning of the year it was junior…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – John B. Welsh, 72, of Argyle
John Beryl Welsh, 72, of Argyle, IA died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the University…
Printy Funeral Home obituary- Susan D. Sewell, 68, Hamilton
Susan Diane Sewell, 68, of Hamilton, passed away at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, on…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Elizabeth A. Watts, 76, Dallas City
Elizabeth A. WattsElizabeth A Watts, 76, of Dallas City, Illinois passed away at 4:58 p.m….
Pothitakis’ penalty shots lift Hounds over Fairfield
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – Fort Madison’s 2-1 boys soccer win over Fairfield…
High School exhibit on at FMAAA
Riggs to step down as Director citing funding shortage BY BRIAN RIGGSFort Madison Area Arts…
Father/son scuffle leads to Stand Your Ground shooting Wednesday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A 28-year-old Missouri man was charged with simple…
Lincoln PTG hosts online auction in lieu of annual carnival
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Lincoln PTG will be hosting an online auction…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Peggy S. Bell, 77, Fort Madison
Peggy S. Bell, 77, of Fort Madison, passed away at 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, April 14,…
FMMS 8th graders 3rd at MP Relays
BY PCC SPORTS MT. PLEASANT – The Fort Madison 8th Grade boys took 3rd place…
Hawks hold Wapello to 1 goal in win
BY PCC SPORTS DONNELLSON – Cole Krehbiel scored a hat trick plus on in Central…
Hawks get four titles at Trojan Relays
BY PCC SPORTS FAIRFIELD – Central Lee’s Thomas Eschman set a personal best in another…
Task force makes felony meth arrest
LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Joyce J. Schevers, 76, Keokuk
Joyce Joanne Schevers, 76, of Keokuk was called home by the good Lord on Monday…
LCCD to restructure staff in 2021
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – An effort of find more efficiencies and outreach…
For the Record – Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report04/13/21 – midnight – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of…
Work on Pollmiller playground to start next week
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Volunteers are still being sought to help install…
“Our PROMise” to help teens prepare for prom
FORT MADISON – A group of Fort Madison locals have pulled their resources together to…
Governor calls vaccine pause “sudden and surprising”
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds called Tuesday’s temporary suspension…
Central Lee 4th, FM 7th at Timm Lamb Relays
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Central Lee and Fort Madison both excelled in…
LCHD reschedules Saturday clinic with Moderna vaccines
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Lee County Health Department has cancelled their Saturday April…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Deborah Cotter, 73, formerly of Fort Madison
Deborah Cotter, 73, of Mission, Texas and formerly of Fort Madison passed away on September 5,…
Where oh where are today’s Bob Rays
It’s hard for those of us of a certain vintage to realize it has been…
Hound strikers move to 3-1
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Bloodhounds blew open a 3-0 first half lead to…
Lady Hounds 1-1 after loss to Washington
BY PCC SPORTS WASHINGTON – Fort Madison senior and Quincy University recruit Brandy Walker scored…