FM forces rematch of 2A substate semis Wednesday in Pella
Hounds knock off Washington 4-0 to meet at No. 8 Pella Wednesday night BY JOHN…
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Moving softball games to sports complex on hold
Threat of lawsuit had district looking at moving games to Baxter Sports Complex BY CHUCK…
It Comes in Threes – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
It started when the internet went down. We live in the country so we have…
City schools graduate 147 on Sunday
FMHS sends 128 across the stage, while HTC graduates 19 BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
Farmers plead with board to stop carbon pipeline
About 15 property owners ask Lee County Supervisors to join in opposition to Heartland Greenway…
State jobless landscape continues to improve
DES MOINES – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.0 percent in April –…
Johnson caps FMHS track career with 5th in 100 at state
Senior’s 10.89 in Class 3A finals was his fastest time ever BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
State literally brought out the best -Beside the Point
There’s something about being back at home after a weekend away. I don’t know if…
Lady Hounds roll over Keokuk in quarterfinal
Randolph gets first-half hat trick as Fort Madison wins 7-1 BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT…
Siemens to “hibernate” in the summer
No firm indication if or when the plant will reopen; 171 to be laid off…
LCHD immunization clinic set for Thursday
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Health Department will be holding a Children’s Immunization Clinic Thursday,…
Lee County deputies to team up on seatbelt campaign
Border-To-Border national event to run Monday through June 5 MONTROSE — During this year’s national…
Tunnel to Towers 5K added to Donnellson 4th of July schedule
Donnellson Vision group bringing Tunnel to Towers 5K to 4th of July festivities BY CHUCK…
PK gives Albia substate win over Hawks
DONNELLSON – Central Lee gave up a penalty kick with 1:50 left in the match…
Hounds jump out quick in substate clash
Bowen scores twice as Hounds get four in first half, and four in second BY…
Johnson to run in Saturday open 100 finals
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DES MOINES – About 1/3 of the way through the first…
Broadband collaboration project to begin
SIREPA, Danville Telecom, Lee County EDG and county partner to bring improvements BY PCC STAFF…
Pickleball is on the rise – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: When I hear “Pickleball”, I immediately flash back to my high school P.E….
FMHS to shred Class of 2017 records
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison High School officials are informing students from…
WP library going beyond the Beaten Path
BY PCC STAFF WEST POINT – West Point Public Library urges families to get ready,…
FM schools to go back to eligibility for free and reduced meals
Free meals end as Congress doesn’t extend COVID meal waivers BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON…
Iowa Sec. of Ag candidate to make Lee County stops
LEE COUNTY – John Norwood, the Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture will have…
Millard stepping down at Lee County EDG
Project director stepping down after close to a decade of service BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Primary election polling places set
Several changes from previous polling locations announced LEE COUNTY – Lee County Auditor Denise Fraise…
Reynolds puts $25M of ARPA funds toward employer child care incentives
$20 million for infrastructure and $5 million to support partnerships DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds…
Empowering Families wants child care feedback
Three surveys encompass broad range of child care feedback BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY…
School project bid opening delayed two weeks
Lack of commitment from bidders forces slight setback in construction projects BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
P.A.W. hopes to break ground on new shelter this summer
Anonymous benefactor pushes fundraising campaign ahead of schedule on $5 million center BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
We’re tired of waiting on leaders to lead – Randy Evans
Aaron Salter Jr., 55, was on duty at the security job that supplemented his retirement…
FMHS seniors sign letters-of-intent with schools, employers
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Below is a list and photographs of students at…
Central Lee honors 25 after two-year HOF delay
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON — The Central Lee Community School District celebrated its 2020 and…
County looking for action on 180th Street
Engineer said county has tried several times to get roadway north of fertilizer plant improved…
Reading programs gear up at FM Library
Residents can use Beanstack to track reading minutes BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON –…
Hounds finish up regular season with shutout
Pothitakis scores three in 5-0 win over Mediapolis BY JOHN BOHNENKMAPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON –…
City to bond $9 million to finish highway work
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The City of Fort Madison is looking to…
Rosses love their Love Bugs – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Linda and Kevin Ross live on the Skunk River near Augusta on the Lee County…
Chewing on the idea of a crunchy Fort Madison
I just don’t get it. If someone would have asked me a month ago if…
Hounds sprint relays send message at districts
Johnson anchors 4×100, 4×200 to wins and captures open 100 meters BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Davenport North snaps Lady Hounds eight-game win streak
North scores with just over five minutes left in 1-0 win BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS…
Morning accident sends one to hospital
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – A two-vehicle accident in central Lee County resulted in…
Community lunch in Central Park planned for May 20
Fort Madison High School Jazz Band will play during the lunch hour from noon to…
Hound golfers miss qualifying for districts
Wades shoot 81 and 84 to lead Fort Madison BY PCC SPORTS FORT MADISON –…
Auditor reminds of voter precinct changes
PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – County Auditor Denise Fraise reminds voters that some polling places…
HTC students get up close with K9 officers
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Students at Holy Trinity got up close and…
FMMS girls finish 17th at state meet
McLey ties Allen’s mile mark, Guzman jumps 5-10 for boys this year FORT MADISON –…
Hancock County looking into multiple deaths
BY PCC STAFF HANCOCK COUNTY – Sheriff Travis Duffy reports that on Monday May 9,…
Mayor to host public update of marina June 2
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld is making good…
Central Lee girls knock off Keokuk on the road
Boyd scores five times in Lady Hawks 9-0 win over Wapello Monday BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
FM girls keep rolling with home win over Mepo
Snaadt scores three times at Lady Hounds win 6-0 BY JOHN BOHNENKAMP PCC SPORTS FORT…
Harlow resigns from Supervisors
County to fill position by appointment; looking for interested residents of 3rd District BY CHUCK…