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…
Lee Vandenberg
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…
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…
Town hall set to review health assessment
LCHD, Blessing, SIRMC join to host virtual meeting Nov. 5 LEE COUNTY – The Lee…
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…
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…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Andrew “Andy” James McWhortor, 69, Fort Madison
Andrew “Andy” James McWhortor, 69, of Fort Madison passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021…
For the Record – Friday, October 22, 2021
Fort Madison Police report10/21/21 – 2:20 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
For the Record – Thursday, October 21, 2021
Fort Madison Police report10/20/21 – 11:48 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report…
For the Record – Wednesday, October 21, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report 10/19/21 – 5:35 a.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Ty Edward…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Robert L. “Bob” Long, 87, West Point
Robert L. “Bob” Long, 87, of West Point, IA, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Gerhard E. Luebbers, 88, Farmington
Gerhard E. Luebbers, 88, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, October 19,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Francis “Frank” Charles Lawler, III, 59, Fort Madison
Francis “Frank” Charles Lawler III, 59, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 10:13 a.m….
DeJong–Greaves–Printy Funeral Home obituary – Joseph “Joe” Patrick Matheney, 80, Keokuk
Joseph “Joe” Patrick Matheney, 80, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at…
For the Record – Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report 10/15/21 – 12:01 a.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Brenda Sue…
Schmitz– Banks & Beals of Nauvoo obituary – Linda Lee Sinele, 81, Niota
Linda Lee Sinele, 81, of rural Niota, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 a.m. Monday, October…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Cyril Meierotto, 94, Fort Madison
Cyril J. Meierotto, 94 of Fort Madison, passed away at 11:40 PM on Monday, October…
King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory obituary – Frank Henry Wetteland, 77, Fort Madison
Frank Henry Wetteland, 77, of Fort Madison passed away at 2:10 PM on Saturday, October…
Pen City Current-Lee Listings Halloween Edition
October 17-31 – Scarecrow Stroll – A community-wide scarecrow display contest. Open to all residents…
Schmitz– Banks & Beals obituary – Clinton Gould, 57, Donnellson
Clinton Robert Gould, Sr., 57, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 8:52 p.m. Friday, October…
Schmitz– Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Jean Elizabeth Rhodes, 78, Nauvoo
Jean Elizabeth Rhodes, 78, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away 7:02 pm, Friday, October 8, 2021…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – William D. “Bill” Vorhies
William D. “Bill” Vorhies, 85, of Keokuk, died Friday Dec. 11, 2020 in Marion IA. …
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Karla J. Gilbert
Karla J. Gilbert, 65, of Marion, IA died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at UnityPoint Health…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – William F. Merschman
William F. Merschman, 93 years, of West Point, Iowa died Sunday, July 11, 2021at his…
ISP staff assaulted Wednesday morning
FORT MADISON – A correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate at the Iowa State…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Dorinda White, 64, Keokuk
Dorinda “Dee” White, 64, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the…
Central Lee Middle School announces honor rolls
DONNELLSON – Central Lee Community Schools has announced its second quarter honor roll for the…
Holy Trinity 1st quarter honor rolls announced
FORT MADISON – Holy Trinity Catholic Schools has announced its 1st quarter honor roll for…
Police chief: no evidence of alleged robbery
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – An early morning social media post that has the…
Lee County Woman Laughs And Laughs After $10,000 Lottery Win
Janet Charbonneau Claims Big Prize In ‘Holiday Wishes’ Scratch Game CLIVE, Iowa — A Lee County…
Kempker’s True Value & Rental celebrates 50th anniversary
Kempker’s True Value & Rental, Inc. is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on October 2nd &…
Committee Cancels 2020 Tri-State Rodeo
The health and safety of the Tri-State Rodeo’s patrons, volunteers, performers, and our community is…
Central Lee to Limit Attendance at Athletic, Extracurricular Events
District implements temporary measure in response to surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lee County…
Design A T-Shirt to Help End Alzheimer’s
Help The Kensington design their team t-shirt for Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Submit your design…
LCHD says holding 2020 Rodeo is “ill-advised”
FORT MADISON – Lee County Board of Health has a responsibility to address the health…
Central Lee honor rolls announced
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – Central Lee Community Schools has announced its Middle School honor…
Central Lee students earn 1st semester honor rolls
DONNELLSON – Central Lee Community Schools has announced its honor rolls for the first semester…
Keefe looks to unseat two-term supervisor Fedler
Two will face off in June 2 primary for District 1 Supervisor seat BY CHUCK…
Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Celia Siegrist, 82, Fort Madison
Celia Siegrist, 82, of Fort Madison, passed away at 11:48 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 at…