FMHS starts building virtual graduation for seniors
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It’s going to take three full days, but…
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FMCH revises pandemic visitor restrictions
FORT MADISON – As Fort Madison Community Hospital moves toward increasing access to patient care,…
There’s no fine print in the Constitution for lawlessness
BY STEVE DELANEYGuthrie County Times Vadette I don’t get it. The right of the people…
District to continue curbside pick up as summer meal program
FORT MADISON – The meal program that provided meals to children in the Fort Madison…
County gets $58K in coronavirus relief funding
LEE COUNTY – Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that Lee County has been awarded a…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Lucene T. Kramer, 94, Franklin
Lucene T. Kramer, 94, of Franklin, Iowa, passed away at 8:31 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020,…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Margaret J. Vice, 96, of Fort Madison
Margaret Joy Vice, 96 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 8:37 pm Sunday, May…
For the Record – Monday, June 1, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report05/28/20 – 11:54 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Candi Medina, 26,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – David L. Richers 54, of Keokuk and Fort Madison
David L. Richers, Jr. 54, of Keokuk and Ft. Madison, passed away on Monday, May…
Long wins Budweiser modifieds feature Friday
BY BRIAN NEALPEPSI LEE COUNTY SPEEDWAY DONNELLSON – It’s hard to believe that at the…
Live Healthy Lee County looking for produce
LEE COUNTY – For the past two years Live Healthy Lee County (LHLC) has been…
Burlington to start up 5&V summer cinema series
BURLINGTON – The 5 & V downtown cinema returns beginning next week in downtown Burlington. Located…
Birth Announcement – Molloy
FORT MADISON – Paige Parker and Brantlee Molloy, of Fort Madison, are proud to announce…
Birth Announcement – Wells
DONNELLSON – Beth and Chad Wells, of Donnellson, are proud to announce the birth of…
Birth Announcement -Kuntz
WEVER – Amber and Andy Kuntz are proud to announce the birth of their daughter…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Victoria M. Green, 35, Keokuk
Victoria Marie Green, 35 of Keokuk, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home in…
Our grant is your grant
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR For the last several months, life has been a version of…
Nothing is too big to fall – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
There was an explosion, followed by a crackling. The hair on the back of my…
Burlington lands $76K for coronavirus efforts
IOWA CITY – Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that the City of Burlington has been…
Two officers assaulted Friday morning at ISP
FORT MADISON – Two correctional officers were assaulted by two inmates at approximately 8 a.m….
Veterans Affairs opens for appointments in FM
From Paul Carroll, Director of Lee County Commission of Veterans’ Affairs FORT MADISON – Starting…
Lee County Fair to be 4-H/FFA junior show only
Grandstand, entertainment and halls closed for 2020 LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Fair Inc….
State uses CARES funding to extend jobless benefits
DES MOINES – Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) today released information regarding two new unemployment benefit…
FMHS to be honored with Catt winners
DES MOINES – Fort Madison High School will be honored with 17 other Iowa high…
First Lee County youth tests positive for COVID
LEE COUNTY – Lee County has seen its first child test positive for the COVID-19…
West Point’s Story Walk™ starts Monday on the square
BY DARA SANDERSWest Point Public Library WEST POINT – The West Point Public Library, along…
Burglary case leads to task force drug bust
KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk man…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Anita D. Luckett, 95, formerly of Farmington
Anita Darlene Luckett, 95, formerly of Farmington, Iowa passed away at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, May…
Volunteers still needed for Community Garden work
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – About a dozen people helped get the Fort Madison…
For the Record – Thursday, May 28, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report05/27/20 – 7:56 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Farmer’s Market kicks off Monday in Central Park
Submitted article FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Farmer’s Market will kick off the season…
Huge run on free dairy boxes Thursday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Volunteers with the Fort Madison Food Pantry helped…
Catfish Bend Casino to reopen Monday
PointsBet Sports Book to remain closed until further notice Editor’s Note: The following is a…
City Hall to reopen Monday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld said it’s time…
Historic Lee County Jail to open for regular tours
City’s preservation commission chair pushes to open facility starting May 28 BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Jacob A. Pezley, 57, Argyle
Jacob “Jake” Alan Pezley, 57, of Argyle, Iowa, passed away doing what he loved, roaming the…
For the Record – Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report05/21/20 – 1:44 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Woodworth, Parish win featured events at Speedway
BY BRIAN NEALPepsi Lee County Speedway DONNELLSON – Finally, mother nature gave the Pepsi Lee…
Let’s show the world we can handle summer sports – Letter to the Editor
Dear Central Lee Family, As many of you know, Governor Reynolds announced last week that…
Lee County Conservation to open more facilities this weekend
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Conservation will be reopening additional facilities this weekend, including cabin…
Merschman family gifts repaving to West Point
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – West Point city officials approved a plan to…
FMAAA cancels Expressions auction for 2020
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Due to the current pandemic situation, the FMAAA Board…
Reynolds opens race tracks, casinos on Monday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR JOHNSTON – With Iowans returning to movie theaters last week, now…
FM Partners starts ‘Light up the Sky’ campaign
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Partners is once again starting the engines…
FM library set to fully reopen June 2
BY SARAH CLENDINENGFort Madison Public Librrary FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Public Library will…
Prairie Farms giving away dairy boxes on Thursdays
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Prairie Farms has set up a giveaway from Fort…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Earl E. DePew, 68, of Farmington
Earl Edward DePew, Jr., 68, of Farmington, IA, died Wednesday May 20, 2020 at Blessing…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Carol S. Robbins, 74, Fort Madison
Carol S. Robbins, 74, of Ft. Madison passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Norma D. Marshall, 88, former of Fort Madison
Norma D. Marshall, 88 years, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Monday, May 18, 2020…
Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Patrick L. McEntee, 66, Niota
Patrick Leonard McEntee, 66, of Niota, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his…