Mohrfeld wants to capitalize on city’s energy
Opponent Hoskins wants better communication and better streets BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON –…
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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…
Kiwanis, disc golfers look to add course at Ivanhoe
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An effort is underway to secure funding to…
Panel discusses EMS staffing woes
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With less than four months in the books…
Educators need us now more than ever
I sat through a marathon school board meeting Monday night. I’m serious, this thing was,…
FMEA picks Menke, Santiago, and Wilkerson out of forum
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Education Association held a candidate…
Central Lee officials exhale as ribbon cut on $13M upgrade
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – Central Lee School board president Mark Hulsebus may have…
Heartbreaker dashes Hounds’ playoff hopes
Fort Madison misses playoffs by two spots in final RPI index BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Playoff implications at stake tonight at Bracewell
Hounds and Grayhounds battle in 4A District 3 clash in Burlington at 7:30 p.m. BY…
No area runners make state cross country meet
Fort Madison, Central Lee, Holy Trinity Catholic, and Keokuk all come up short in qualifiers…
City moves forward with traffic changes
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison City Council moved forward with…
Partners’ Wine & Beer Walk is back again for 2021
Presale will be held at Corks and Barrels Nov. 12th BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON…
Wiegand misses state x-country meet by four spots
Miller leads Fort Madison boys with a 25th place 17:57.9 BY PCC SPORTS SOLON –…
Freesmeier’s 1,000 win total is a family affair
The four golden balloons spelling out 1-0-0-0 were brought out as soon as Holy Trinity…
Police identify victim of Tuesday stabbing
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Authorities have identified the man killed in a…
Bendlage has 11 kills as Crusaders advance
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – Melissa Freesmeier was honored for her 1,000th career…
Bridge to stay closed through Oct. 26
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Officials with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad are indicating…
Walk raises $20,000 for local PTGs
Kids get perfect day to walk off sponsorship donations BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON…
Lady Hounds come up short at Solon
Fort Madison makes run in last two sets, but Spartans too much in regional opener…
Central Lee girls bow out in four-set affair with Lady Falcons
BY PCC SPORTS WEST BURLINGTON – The Central Lee Hawks couldn’t capitalize on a first…
Suspect sought in Tuesday murder
Male in mid-20s was stabbed to death in downtown apartment building BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Contrasts abound in new school board candidates
Editor’s Note: This is the second of three candidate previews for the Fort Madison Community…
Tactical team executes warrant on FM home
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Members of area law enforcement shut down part…
FM board says proposed career center needs more work
Board members disappointed in budget numbers and programs being proposed BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Elaine Margaret Younkin, 89, Fort Madison
Elaine Margaret Younkin, 89, of Ft. Madison, IA formerly of Montrose, IA, died Saturday October…
God’s Portion Day to have different look this year
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – God’s Portion Day for Holy Trinity Catholic will…
Unsworth to leave LCCD post at end of November
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Conservation Director Nathan Unsworth announced his…
Auditions set for next two OFP productions
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Old Fort Players will be multi-tasking next week (October…
For the Record – Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report10/11/21 – 7:52 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Bill would allow use of expiring employment visas – Mariannette Miller-Meeks
The United States is a nation of legal immigrants who work hard to contribute to…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Pamela Grimsley, 70, Keokuk
Pamela Grimsley, 70, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Hannibal Regional…
Birth Announcement – Moose
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Steven Moose and Brittany Roberts of Phoenix, Arizona are proud to announce…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Harold F. LeMaster, 81, Alexandria, Mo
Harold Franklin LeMaster, 81, of Alexandria, MO, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at Blessing Hospital…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Ian S. Vradenburg, 45, Keokuk
Ian Seth Vradenburg, 45, of Keokuk, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Blessing…
The Wall – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Author’s note: I ran this article in 2009. But upon rereading, I couldn’t resist resubmitting…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary -Timmy J. Washburn, 71, Fort Madison
Timmy J. Washburn, 71, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, October…
A few beers and a few tears – Beside the Point
It’s kind of surreal at Kinnick Stadium. In a pandemic world, we’re torn at times…
Lancers big plays keep Hounds at bay in 35-0 loss
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR ELDRIDGE – North Scott sent a message early to the Bloodhounds…
HTC knocks off Class 3A, No. 11 E-B-F at Mepo round-robin
Fort Madison goes 0-3 but shows improvement as regular season comes to end BY CHUCK…
Liberty loss may have upside against North Scott
Doherty doesn’t compare stats or styles, but relies on Bloodhound execution BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Veteran takes over newest Mohrfeld offering
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An area veteran has a new home thanks…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Jerry L. Stewart, Sr., 88, St. Paul
Jerry Lee Stewart, Sr., 88, of Saint Paul, Iowa passed away at 7:46 a.m. Wednesday,…
Lady Hounds wrap conference tourney at 2-3
Fort Madison goes 0-3 at Durant weekend invitational BY PCC SPORTS FAIRFIELD – The Fort…
P.O.R.T. trail gets $1.26 million more from GRHS-FMCH foundation
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST BURLINGTON – The GRHS-FMCH Community Health Foundation has donated $1.26 million…
Boyer, Norris tapped for Mid-America Port Authority
BY PCC STAFF QUINCY – Two area economic development officials have been named to the…
Huffmans grows into regional, global player in 50 years
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – There’s no better definition of a family-owned and…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Lloyd W. Wagner, 78, Fort Madison
Lloyd “Billy” W. Wagner, 78, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 2:47 a.m. on Sunday,…