HTC girls overcome slow starts in sweep of VB
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The matches are coming at a frenzied pace…
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Gager 2nd at Timm Lamb Invitational
Central Lee’s Amanda Gilpin 2nd in B girls run; FMHS’ Paetyn Wiegand takes fourth in…
Big Ten football won’t be perfect, but could be stunning
Gary Barta noticed it when he saw others as he was walking through Iowa’s football…
Bell ringing again at Brush College one-room school
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Names like Gehle, Hasenclever, Winke, Smutzer and Wilmesmeier…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Henry E. Collins Jr., 72, Fort Madison
Henry Edward Collins Jr, 72 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 7:58 am Thursday,…
For the Record, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report09/15/20 – 8:39 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Officials hear opposition at vacant property public hearing
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A proposed ordinance that would require property owners…
Letter to the Editor – The Kensington celebrates National Assisted Living Week
Dear Editor: Due to COVID-19, current social distancing rules and the inability of friends and…
Fall ready to spring at FM public library
By SARAH CLENDINENGFM Public Library Director Spend some time outdoors this fallThis month’s Take and…
Hounds want purple/red county seat back in FM
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It’s homecoming week again, as much as it…
Central Lee falls in tiebreaker to WACO
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – Central Lee battled to a 2-2 tie with visiting WACO…
Housing authority helps FM family find home
Submitted by Pati Toops, Fort Madison Housing Authority Director FORT MADISON – This doesn’t tell…
Central Lee inducts seven into Hall of Fame
Lowenberg, Hoewing, Kirchner, Schinstock and Conlee among honorees. DONNELLSON, IOWA — The Central Lee Community…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Myron W. Pundt, 57, Aledo, Ill.
Myron Wayne Pundt, 57, lost his year and a half long battle with cancer in…
Board of Health moves mask mandate to Supervisors
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Health is one…
HTC girls sweep Notre Dame in road clash
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS BURLINGTON — Holy Trinity’s volleyball team was 24 hours better.At this…
Mayor to put franchise tax vote in front of council
City council to vote in two weeks on franchise fee and bonding for street repair…
City official says Humphrey building still not secure
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An Friday inspection of the Humphrey building in…
For the Record – Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report09/09/20 – 9:14 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Matthew Scott Stephenson,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Rosena M. Coppage, 88, Fort Madison
Rosena M. “Skip” Coppage, 88, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020…
Public hearing set for facemask mandate
Board of Health to hold public hearing Wednesday at 7 a.m. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
No. 1 Crusaders settle in for sweep of Hounds
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It was Holy Trinity’s seventh match of the…
FM girls face tough pool at Linn-Mar tourney
Lady Hounds go 0-3 in round robin tourney in Cedar Rapids BY PCC STAFF CENTER…
Central Lee girls fall to West Burlington
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – Central Lee’s girls got off to a fast start but…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Linda C. Williams, 72, of Keokuk
Linda Charlene Williams, 72, of Keokuk, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home.She was…
Miller to step down from 3rd Ward seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Third ward City Councilman Tyler Miller will resign…
For the Record – Monday, Sept. 14, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report09/11/20 – 2:54 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Central Lee again makes list of Top Iowa workplaces
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON — The Des Moines Register has named the Central Lee Community…
Siemens Gamesa lays off 130 Monday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Siemens-Gamesa officials confirmed Monday morning that approximately 130…
Lynn putting a little South in your Mouth at new BBQ joint
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The lines were long and the all the…
Mid-Prairie runs over Central Lee, 49-0
BY PCC STAFF MID-PRAIRIE- Central Lee managed just 39 yards of total offense against the…
Birthday ends in trip to Wall Street – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
On August 27, the night before Ginnie’s birthday, the moon and Mars lined up side-by-side,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – David J. Fraise, 68, Fort Madison
David J. Fraise, 68, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 3:14 a.m. on Saturday, September…
Hounds can’t find offense in loss to Washington
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WASHINGTON – If you pull a couple big plays out of…
No. 3 Tigers sweep Lady Hounds in opener
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It’s a start.Maybe it’s a little bit later…
I don’t have COVID, but I’m sure sick from it
The coronavirus has hit me. No I haven’t tested positive, but the assault of data…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Mabel Medaris, 97, formerly of Farmington
Mabel Medaris, age 97, of Columbus Junction Colonial Manor, formerly of Morning Sun and Farmington,…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – James C. Ludwig, 84, Keokuk
James C. Ludwig, 84, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home.He…
FMCSD to provide free meals through first trimester
FORT MADISON – The USDA has extended FREE meals for all students ages 1-18 years….
Banged up Hawks looking for first win
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – With Head Coach Chuck Banks still sidelined, and senior…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Frances L. Glory Sanders, 78, Keokuk
Frances Lorinda Glory Sanders, 78, of Keokuk died Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Blessing…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Paul L. Scott, 72, West Point
Paul Leo Scott, 72, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 7:20 p.m., Tuesday, September…
State asking local health officials to prepare for COVID vaccine
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County health officials are reviewing mass vaccination…
Suspect at large after stealing, crashing Illinois deputy’s cruiser
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – An 18-year old man is being sought by local…
Hounds climbing rough side of the hill at Washington
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Saying the Fort Madison Bloodhounds have a hill…
School districts seeing variety of COVID impacts
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The two public schools in Lee County are…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Donna M. Persky, 70, Bettendorf
Donna Marie Persky, 70, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away at 10:44 p.m. on Tuesday, September…
HTC jayvee girls sweep WACO tourney
BY PCC STAFF WAYLAND – The Holy Trinity Catholic girls jayvee volleyball team swept three…
FMHS freshman win two at Keokuk tourney
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Fort Madison freshman went 2-1 over the weekend at…
For the Record – Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report09/04/20 – 6:36 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Robert Dean Hunsaker,…