Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Helen Drummond, 85, Farmington
Helen Drummond, 85, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 3:44 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2021,…
Month: October 2021
Banks and Beals Funeral Home obituary – Jesse F. Foglesong, 77, Quincy
Jesse Franklin “Frank” Foglesong, Jr. , age 77, of Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Dallas City,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Michael T. West, 42, Fort Madison
Michael T. West, 42, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, October 31,…
Fall Garden Full of Surprises – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Fall is my favorite season. Call me a romantic if you want, I don’t care. …
Stensvaag, Boddicker apply for Brown’s seat in District 8
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Current Assistant Lee County Attorney Jonathan Stensvaag has applied…
“Schilling” again for kids in Nepal
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Ernie Schiller has left marks locally on students,…
Wilkerson should be shoe in for school board
It’s election time again, and as with every other election that’s been held in the…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Derek Jacob Estrada, Fort Madison
Derik Jacob Estrada, 32, of Ft. Madison passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Jerry Allen Pickard, 84, Fort Madison
Jerry Allen Pickard, 84, of Fort Madison, IA, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at The…
For the Record – Thursday, October 28, 2021
Fort Madison Police report10/27/21 – 4:20 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
GRHS-FMCH gives $1.5M to marina project
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The GRHS-FMCH Community Health Foundation has again stepped…
HTC’s Guzman illustrates kids book
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – With about 30 children at her feet, decked…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – L. Dee Harrison, Jr., 83, Farmington
L. Dee Harrison, Jr., 83, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Monday, October…
New video being assembled to market city
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A new marketing video featuring Fort Madison businesses,…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Vera Mae Schleif, 91, West Burlington
Vera Mae Schleif, 91 years, of West Burlington, Iowa and formerly of Fort Madison died…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Ronald A. Hogan, 86, Nauvoo
Ronald “Doc” Ambrose Hogan, 86, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, October…
HTC resets stage with ticket to state tourney
No. 5 Crusaders cruise to Class 1A Region 8 title without dropping a game BY…
For the Record – Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Fort Madison Police report10/26/21 – 12:00 a.m. – Fort Madison police arrested Sheldon Lee Saltzgaver,…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Janice Ann Nixon, 68, Keokuk
Janice Ann Nixon, 68 of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Mississippi Valley…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Norma J. Guzman, 63, Fort Madison
Norma J. Guzman, 63, of Ft. Madison, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:30…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Nancy E. Buechel, 73, Farmington
Nancy Elaine Buechel, 73, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021,…
SIRMC campus earns heart attack care award
WEST BURLINGTON – Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center’s West Burlington campus has received the American Heart…
Area girls selected for volleyball classic
Freesmeier named to coaching staff BY PCC STAFF MEDIAPOLIS – Four girls and a coach…
Funky trailer park turned into new storage facility
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Two years ago driving through the Town &…
For the Record – Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Fort Madison Police report10/25/21 – 9:04 a.m. – Fort Madison police cited Joshua Edwin James…
Letter to the Editor – Career, College Readiness Programs Give Central Lee Students a Range of Options
At Central Lee High School, we are focused on ensuring our students have the employability…
Mohrfeld wants to capitalize on city’s energy
Opponent Hoskins wants better communication and better streets BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON –…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Wilma Jean Slutts, 74, Mediapolis
Wilma Jean Slutts, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, October…
Letter to the Editor – No Dignity Left
In Newton, Iowa on 1/11/21 Chuck Grassley referred to the January 6th Capitol Riot as…
Iowa tourism official applauds Reynolds “This is Iowa’ campaign – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: The Iowa travel and hospitality industry, which naturally relies on people moving from…
Central Lee boys shut out by Danville
DONNELLSON – The Central Lee boy junior high school football team took it on the…
Earl’s Bull and Pig Story – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
My farmer friend, Earl—we call him Earl the Pearl for no good reason except it…
Crusaders again just one match from state
HTC downs 15th-ranked New London to advance to regional final BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT…
Supreme Court ruling hides charges against physicians – Randy Evans
The Iowa Legislature’s “To Do” list should be a little longer after last week. And…
For the Record – Monday, October 25, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report10/22/21 – 9:26 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
Reynolds orders flags lowered for Trooper Benda
DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday,…
SCC sets FAFSA workshop for Nov. 3
WEST BURLINGTON – Southeastern Community College will offer complimentary assistance with completing the Free Application…
Kiwanis, disc golfers look to add course at Ivanhoe
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An effort is underway to secure funding to…
Town hall set to review health assessment
LCHD, Blessing, SIRMC join to host virtual meeting Nov. 5 LEE COUNTY – The Lee…
Panel discusses EMS staffing woes
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With less than four months in the books…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Earl R. Seward, Jr., 90, Keokuk
Earl R. Seward, Jr., 90, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Michael Douglas Sorenson, 73, Keokuk
Mike, or “S” as he was known, was a teacher, friend, scientist, star gazer, avid…
King–Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Martin “Marty” E. VanPelt, 66, Montrose
Martin “Marty” E. VanPelt, age 66 of Montrose, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021…
Lee County closes 263rd Avenue at Devil’s Creek for work
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Secondary Roads have closed 263rd Avenue east of Hwy. 61…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Carol Jean Houston, 69, Fort Madison
Carol Jean Houston, 69 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa, died 10:44 am Saturday, October 23,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Emily Marie Anderson Peel, 91, Denmark
Emily Marie Anderson Peel, 91, of Denmark, IA, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday,…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Roland E. Weirather, 85, Keokuk
Roland E. Weirather, 85, of Keokuk, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at…
Educators need us now more than ever
I sat through a marathon school board meeting Monday night. I’m serious, this thing was,…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Reynold “Ray” G. Stout, 74, Keokuk
Reynold “Ray” G. Stout, 74, of Keokuk, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at…
FMEA picks Menke, Santiago, and Wilkerson out of forum
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Education Association held a candidate…