Pen City Current obituary – Erma Jean Reeder, 89, Pinehurst, NC
Erma Jean Reeder, 89, of Pinehurst, North Carolina, formerly of Fort Madison, IA died on…
Month: December 2021
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson obituary – Clarence E. “Sonny” Hootman, 83, Farmington
Clarence E. “Sonny” Hootman, 83, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, December…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Gary John Niehaus, 78, Donnellson
Gary John Niehaus, 78, of Donnellson, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at…
City issues snow emergency starting Saturday night
City to give 12 hours notice before clearing sidewalk and assessing property owners BY PCC…
Schmitz – Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Richard Lee Hopper, 70, Nauvoo
Richard Lee Hopper, 70, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 12:42 a.m., Wednesday, December 29,…
Schmitz – Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Betty Diane Ralph, 66, Nauvoo
Betty Diane Ralph, 66, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Tuesday, December 28,…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Bruce J. Scott, 70, Keokuk
Bruce J. Scott, 70, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Boone…
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point obituary – Marjorie Ann “Marge” Stuecker, 75, Pilot Grove
Marjorie Ann “Marge” Stuecker, 75, of Pilot Grove, Iowa, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday,…
Huebner picked to lead Conservation district
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Conservation Board has selected a…
Hamilton police make arrest in Thursday chase
Keokuk female charged with multiple felonies in connection with Porsche theft BY PCC STAFF HAMILTON…
Christmas odd and ends – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
This is too uncanny to not share. Ginnie and I made a special trip to…
Local church collecting for refugees
FORT MADISON – The First Christian Church in Fort Madison is collecting personal care items…
Bowl inventory still intriguing despite growing obscurity
It was a popular Christmas stocking stuffer in 1981. Fort Madison’s Sheaffer Pen Co., produced…
For the Record – Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021
Fort Madison Police report12/22/21 – 12:00 a.m. – Fort Madison police cited Jeremy Abraham Atwater,…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Dallas E. “Smiley” Smeltser, 90, Alexander
Dallas E. “Smiley” Smeltser, 90, of Alexander, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021,…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Tina Marie Hamelton, 69, Keokuk
Tina Marie Hamelton, 63, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Saint…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Celestine “Sally” J. Ilmberger, 96, Fort Madison
Celestine “Sally” J. Ilmberger, 96, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Sunday, December 26,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Jose R. Munoz, Sr., 75, Fort Madison
Jose R. Munoz, Sr., 75, Fort Madison, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at…
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington obituary – Mildred G. “Millie” Kennedy, 97, Farmington
Mildred G. “Millie” Kennedy, 97, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, December…
Banks & Beals obituary – Gene Paul Crabbe, 83, Dallas City
Gene Paul Crabbe of Dallas City, Illinois, or “Crabbe” as he liked to be called,…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Patricia “The Button Lady” Ann Spiker, 67, Argyle
Patricia “The Button Lady” Ann Spiker, 67, of Argyle, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December…
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point obituary – Kathryn A. Amberger, 75, West Point
Kathryn A. Amberger, 75, of West Point, Iowa passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Dennis Owen Batley, 71, Keokuk
Dennis Owen Batley, 71, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home….
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – William “Willy” Eric Pilkington, 69, Keokuk
William “Willy” Eric Pilkington, 69, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, December 20, 2021 at Great…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – William Paul “Bill” Cochenour I, 51, Fort Madison
William Paul “Bill” Cochenour I, 51 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Wednesday, December 22,…
Airport 5-year plan includes $940K in upgrades
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A 5-year capital improvement plan totaling $940,000 was…
For the Record – Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021
Fort Madison Police report12/20/21 – 8:38 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
FMMS girls wrap up year with three of four wins
BY PCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison 8th grade girl’s basketball team wrapped…
Fort Madison girls roll Washington
BY PCC SPORTS WASHINGTON – Malarie Ross and Camille Kruse combined for 34 points and…
Crusaders up and down in loss to BND
Gehling goes for 14 as Crusaders fall to 2-6 on the year BY PCC SPORTS…
Central Lee girls empty bench in lopsided win
BY PCC STAFF NEW LONDON – Macy Watkins exploded for 27 points and Alivia Myhre…
Those ‘good neighbor deeds’ can recharge us
When I walked out the door at the Des Moines Register for the final time…
For the Record – Monday, Dec. 20, 2021
Fort Madison Police report12/17/21 – 10:25 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
Hounds knock off No. 5 Washington to stay perfect
Class 3A No. 9 Fort Madison rides strong rebounding, defense to stay perfect at 7-0…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Mary Ann Goetz, 86, Keokuk
Mary Ann Goetz, 86, of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the University…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Deborah “Debbie” Gail Breakbill, 59, Keokuk
Deborah “Debbie” Gail Breakbill, 59, of Keokuk, IA passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones after…
Supervisor says panel is setting $2M aside for new health dept. building
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Lee County’s committee overseeing the $6.5 million in…
County settles lawsuit with former inmate
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A former inmate has settled with Lee County…
Stonerook, Schier finalists for 8B judicial seat
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Two Burlington attorneys have had their name submitted to…
WIU brings Leatherneck back to lead football program
MACOMB, Ill. — The place really hadn’t changed a lot, Myers Hendrickson thought, as he…
Schmitz-Bank & Beals Funeral Home Genevieve M. Lewis, 98, Niota
Genevieve Marie Lewis, 98, of Niota, Illinois, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on December 19,…
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson obituary – Dorothy Irene Crume, 99, Donnellson
Dorothy Irene Crume, 99, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 9:23 a.m. Friday, December 17,…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Eileen Fader, 92, Keokuk
Eileen Kathryn Fader, 92, of Keokuk, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at River Hills…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Robert J. Dodd, 95, Dallas City
Robert J. Dodd, 95, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Friday, December…
For the Record – Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021
Fort Madison Police report12/15/21 – 12:11 p.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
Winter Mouse Invasion! – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
I stared down at the half-full bucket of water on the barn floor. It was…
Rudd takes 2nd; Wiseman, Smith 3rd at FM Invite
McGowan 4th at 195 lbs; Hounds take 5th in team scoring BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Marina work a bewilderment in many ways – Beside the Point
This marina project really is a neat thing. That’s kinda simple for someone who likes…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Dennis J. Smith, 69, Lomax
Dennis Joe Smith, 69, of Lomax Illinois, passed away at 8:50 P.M. Thursday, December 16,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – David L. Kruse, 66, Fort Madison
David L. Kruse, 66, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021…