The Record
For the Record – Friday, June 14
Fort Madison Police Report 6/13/19 – 1:25 p.m – Wilma Lee Reil, 79, of West Point was cited on failure to maintain control in the 1000 block of Ave. G. She was released upon citation. [Read More…]
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The Record
For the Record – Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 6/03/19 – 6:35 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 2300 block of Ave. L. 6/03/19 – 7:18 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, June 3, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 5/31/19 – 6:08 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 3400 block of Ave. L. 5/31/19 – 7:42 a.m – Fort Madison [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Thursday, May 30, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 5/29/19 – 4:10 p.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a shoplifter in the 2600 block of Ave. L. 5/29/19 – 5:11 p.m – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Friday, May 24
Fort Madison Police Report 5/23/19 – 6:06 p.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of larceny/ theft in the 1500 block of Ave. M. 5/23/19 – 7:40 p.m – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Thursday, May 23
Fort Madison Police Report – 5/22/19 – 4:35 a.m – Jeannie Marie Kristina Svejda, 32, of Keokuk was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, registration violation and no [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Wednesday, May 22
Fort Madison Police Department – 5/21/19 – 4:56 a.m Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident at the intersection of 15th St. and Ave. L. 5/21/19 – 1:32 p.m – [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Tuesday, May 21
Fort Madison Police Department – 5/20/19 – 1:56 p.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of larceny/ theft in the 3400 block of Ave. E. 5/20/19 – 4:56 p.m – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, May 20, 2019
Fort Madison Police Department – 5/17/19 – 2:47 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1100 block of 26th St. 5/17/19 – 5:10 p.m – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Friday, May 17, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 5/08/19 – 12:54 p.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of larceny/ theft in the 1300 block of 27th Street. 5/09/19 – 2:26 a.m – Jose Raphel Draper, 20, [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, March 18, 2019
Fort Madison Police Department – 3/13/2019 – 12:22 p.m – Fort Madison Police cited Tricia Theresa Friant, 35, of Fort Madison, on a charge of driving while suspended at the intersection of the 61 Bypass [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Friday, 26 October 2018
Fort Madison Police Department Report: 10/18/2018 – 5:02 p.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of larceny/ theft in the 400 block of 23rd St. 10/18/2018 – 5:11 p.m – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, Aug. 13, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 8/6/2018 – 7:04 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 600 block of Ave. E. 8/6/2018 – 4:42 p.m – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
Obituaries
Barr Memorial Chapel, Lorraine Ellen Painter, 98, Wever
Lorraine Ellen Painter, 98, of Wever, Iowa died Sunday August 12, 2018 at The Madison, Fort Madison, Iowa. She was born July 22, 1920 at her home near Wever, a daughter of Carl August Robert [Read More…]
Obituaries
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Russel Lee Randolph, 95, New Boston
Russel Lee Randolph, 95, of New Boston, Iowa passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Donnellson Health Center. Born May 4, 1923 in Argyle, Iowa the son of Ora [Read More…]
Obituaries
Vigen Memorial Home – John B. Jobe, 78, Keokuk
John B. Jobe, 78 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home. He was born April 19, 1940 in Fairbolt, MN the son of “Jack” John C. and Mary Florence “Floss” Bassett [Read More…]
Obituaries
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Mary Jo Swallow, 75, Hamilton, Ill.
Mary Jo Swallow, 75 of Hamilton, IL died Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. She was born May 17, 1943 in Ottumwa, IA the daughter [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Max Rose Culberson
KEOKUK – Jennie Rose and Adam Culberson are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Max Rose Culberson, on Thursday, 8/9/2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. He is joined at home by siblings [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Matilyn Marie Wenke
MONTROSE – Jessica and Cody Wenke are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Matilyn Marie Wenke, on Tuesday, 8/7/2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. Grandparents are Chrissy and Ryan Ball, of Donnellson, [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Zahra Florence Siefken
FORT MADISON – Brittany Giles and Jared Siefken II are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Zahra Florence Siefken, on Wednesday, 8/8/2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. Grandparents are Richard and Crystal [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Ellias Michael Hennigar
FORT MADISON – Breanna and Jordan Hennigar are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Ellias Michael Hennigar, on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. He is joined at home [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Elyjah William Keefe
DONNELLSON – Rosemary and Tony Keefe are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Elyjah William Keefe, on Monday, July 16, 2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. He is joined at home by [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Collin John Andrews
FORT MADISON – Devan and Rusty Andrews are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Collin John Andrews, on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. He is joined at home [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Gideon Anthony Milligan Martindale
KEOKUK – Alicia Robinson and Kordell Mason are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Gideon Anthony Milligan Martindale, on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. Grandparents are Debra and [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Brinklee Sue Kenel
FORT MADISON – Taylor and Kurt Kenel are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Brinklee Sue Kenel, on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. Grandparents are Mike and Kim [Read More…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Kathryn “Kathy” Noreen Ingebritson, 84, Fort Madison
Kathryn “Kathy” Noreen Ingebritson, 84, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Fort Madison Community Hospital. She was born on August 24, 1933 in Melrose, IA to William [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement, Emmit James Boudreau and Maren LeAnn Boudreau
FARMINGTON – Holly and Seith Boudreu are pleased to announce the birth of their twins, Emmit James Boudreau and Maren LeAnn Boudreau on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. They are [Read More…]
Obituaries
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Roy Melvin Sheets, 74, Fort Madison
Roy Melvin Sheets, 74, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Born July, 8, 1944 in [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, 6 August, 2018
Editor’s Note: Today issue of For the Record has records dating back to July 30 due to a computer issue for the past several days that brings reports to the agencies. Pen City Current decided [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Zackery Nolan Roberts
KEOKUK – Karley Schmitz and Patrick Roberts are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Zackery Nolan Roberts, on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. Grandparents are Kimberle Wright, of [Read More…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home Obituary – Charles T. Gathers, 81, Fort Madison
Charles T. Gathers, 81, of Ft. Madison passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 11:55 PM at his home. On December 28, 1989 he married Sandra Hawk. Charles retired from the US Air Force after [Read More…]
Auction Block
For the Record – Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 7/27/2018 – 8:16 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 3900 block of Bluff Rd. 7/27/2018 – 9:59 a.m – Fort Madison [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Saturday, July 28, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 7/26/2018 – 9:40 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 3100 block of Ave. J. 7/26/2018 – 11:16 a.m – Fort Madison Police arrested John [Read More…]
Obituaries
Vigen Memorial Home Obituary – Billy Dean “Bill” Walker, 81, Montrose
Billy Dean “Bill” Walker, 81 of Montrose, IA died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home. He was born May 20, 1937 in St. Louis, MO the son of Clyde and Lelia Fox Walker. On [Read More…]
Obituaries
Vigen Memorial Home Death Notice – Bill Walker, 81, Montrose
Bill Walker, 81 of Montrose, IA died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA. Online condolences may be made to the family at [Read More…]
Obituaries
Vigen Memorial Home Obituary – Aileen Louise Jinkens, 85, Keokuk
Aileen Louise Jinkens, 85, of Keokuk died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Klein Center in West Burlington. She was born June 20, 1933 near Kahoka, MO the daughter of Ralph Lincoln and Edna Opal [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Thursday, July 26, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 7/25/2018 – 8:10 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of larceny/ theft in the 1600 block of 20th St. 7/25/2018 – 10:20 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Obituaries
Barr Memorial Chapel Obituary – Nellie McVay, 91, Fort Madison
Nellie Ruth McVay, 91 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa, died at 7:20 am Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Donnellson Health Center, Donnellson, Iowa. She was born April 30, 1927 at Donnellson, Iowa, a daughter [Read More…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home Obituary – Ronald R. Sanford, 76, Fort Madison
Ronald R. Sanford, 76, of Ft. Madison passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born on April 30, 1942 in Ft. Madison to Ralph and Francis Burwinkel Sanford. On March 16, 1968 he married [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth announcement – Ryker Hahnbaum
WEST BURLINGTON – Tiffani and Connen Hahnbaum are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ryker Hahnbaum, on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the Great River Medical Center. Grandparents are Mike and Tammy Wilson, [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 7/24/2018 – 9:52 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a gas drive off in the 5000 block of Ave. O. 7/24/2018 – 11:08 a.m – Fort Madison [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Tuesday, 24 July, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 7/23/2018 – 10:04 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 200 block of 23rd St. 7/23/2018 – 10:11 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
Obituaries
Schmitz Funeral Home – Harry Townsend, 78, Farmington
Harry Edgar Townsend, 78, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 1:13 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2018 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Born April 2, 1940 in Farmington, Iowa the son of Norman and Inez [Read More…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home Obituary – Marion O. Swearingen, 94, Fort Madison
Marion O. Swearingen, 94, of Ft. Madison passed away at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at The Kensington. She was born on January 30, 1924 in Viele, IA to David and Susie Warehime [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Friday, July 20, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 7/18/18 – 9:03 a.m – Fort Madison Police arrested Malik Husan Trotter, 22, of Fort Madison in the 3200 block of Ave H. on a charge of domestic abuse assault-serious misdemeanor. [Read More…]
Lee County News
ISU recognizes Lee County’s extension 100 years
SUBMITTED ARTICLE DONNELLSON – Bob Dodds, Assistant Vice President for the County Services unit of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, presented a citation to the Lee County Extension Council during the reception celebrating Lee [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Tuesday, June 17, 2018
Fort Madison Police Report 7/16/2018 – 3:17 p.m – Fort Madison Police arrested Tanya Jo Worley, 45, of Fort Madison, in the 1600 block of Avenue A, on a warrant for probation violation. She was [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, July 16, 2018
Fort Madison Police Record 7/13/2018 – 1:59 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1300 block of 14th St. 7/13/2018 – 8:18 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Local job boards balloon while unemployment rates drop
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With Lee County experiencing one of the lowest unemployment rates in recent history, area job posting sites are bursting at the seems with good paying jobs. According [Read More…]
Obituaries
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Julia (Julie) Light, 87, Montrose
Julia (Julie) Light, 87 of Montrose passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. She was born December 10, 1930, the daughter of Isaac and Pauline Carmona Benoun, in [Read More…]