Lady Hounds make early exit in Class 4A region 8 bracket
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It was a close match.But you win close…
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City Council sticks to vacancy appointments
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – And round and round we go. The Fort…
Branstad makes campaign stop at FM Rotary
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Former Iowa Governor and U.S. Ambassador to China…
For the Record – Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report10/19/20 – 4:22 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Task force arrests Keokuk man on possession charges
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Kevin L. Tripp, 62, Keokuk
Kevin Lynn Tripp, 62 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the University…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Cathy L. Meyers, 70, formerly of Montrose
Cathy L. Meyers, 70 of Madeira Beach, FL formerly of Montrose, IA died peacefully October…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Clyde Herman Martin, Jr., 63, Montrose
Clyde Herman Martin, Jr., of Montrose, IA, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home.He…
County approves shooting range north of city
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – County officials gave a nod of support Tuesday…
HTC alum holding fall food drive Saturday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A 2019 Holy Trinity Catholic graduate is doubling…
Mayor says city will enforce court order to the letter
Still no word from owner on Humphrey building court order BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
County sees 165 news COVID cases in the past 14 days
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Despite a 14-day average that is fluctuating between…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Zephan W. Abel, 16, Fort Madison
Zephan William Abel, 16, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 6:12 p.m. on Sunday, October…
HTC God’s Portion Day goes virtual for 2020
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – As with everything else in 2020, a new…
For the Record – Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report10/15/20 – 9:41 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Chestnut Anniversary and Empty Nest Half Marathon
Jane and Mark McConeghey of Monroe, Iowa have always been innovative farmers, caring for their…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Hazel L. Hawes, 93, Argyle
Hazel L. Hawes, 93, of Argyle, Iowa passed away at 12:15 P.M. Saturday October 17,…
Schmitz Funeral Homes obituary – Nedra H. Adkins, 88, Farmington
Nedra Hardin Adkins of Farmington, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age…
2nd Ward candidate wants to bring new ideas to the table
Letter to the Editor: In 1906 in a speech in Washington DC Theodore Roosevelt said:“To…
Miller’s touch felt in many bylines
The office looked like any editor’s office.Press releases and various correspondence piled on the desk.A…
Central Lee bows out at Mid-Prairie
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WELLMAN – The Central Lee put up a late touchdown, but…
Hounds overcome shaky start to roll Knoxville 45-7
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison quarterback Landes Williams said he had…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Jerry J. Kamp, 80, Fort Madison
Jerry J. Kamp, 80 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 11:47 pm Wednesday October…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Steven Griffiths, 63, Fort Madison
Steven Griffiths, 63, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 3:52…
Council to consider special election for vacancies Tuesday
City also to discuss doing away with parking on the south side of Avenue E…
Miller takes second as Hounds win SEC X-country title
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Austin Miller saved one of his better outings of…
For the Record – Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report10/12/20 – 1:36 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
HTC sweeps Mediapolis Invite; Hounds go 1-2
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MEDIAPOLIS – The Holy Trinity Crusaders swept their way through the…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Mark Lowman, 60, Nauvoo, Ill.
Mark Lowman, 60, of Nauvoo, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 7:03…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Wade P. Jones, 50, Fort Madison
Wade P. Jones, 50, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Lyle E. Acker, 90, formerly of Keokuk
Lyle E. Acker, 90 of Quincy, IL formerly of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, October 13,…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Nicholas J. Schwartz, 70, Donnellson
Nicholas James “Nick” Schwartz, 70, of rural Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 9:08 p.m. Monday,…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Patty F. Howell, 84, Montrose
Patty F. Howell, 84, of Montrose, IA, went home to be with the Lord on…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Francis M. Enderle, 62, of Keokuk
Francis Mark Enderle, 62, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the University…
Hounds ready to take on Panthers in a pod
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Knoxville Panthers are first up in the…
City gets no response from Humphrey on court order
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – One deadline has passed and another is set…
Reception for Garrison Friday at FMAAA
BY BRIAN RIGGS FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Area Arts Association features a double play…
Bloodhounds finish SEC tourney 3-2
PCC SPORTS MT. PLEASANT – Fort Madison split day two of the Southeast Conference tournament…
County joins regional reporting authority
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County is now part of a statistical…
FM schools to go back to face-to-face starting Nov. 2
On-line learning still an option, but hybrid plans will phase out early. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Bloodhounds go 2-1 at Durant tourney
PCC SPORTS DURANT – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds volleyball team went 2-1 at the Durant…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – John W. Grogan, 80, Keokuk
John William Grogan, 80, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home.He…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Nina M. Rubemeyer, 83, of Fort Madison
Nina M. Rubemeyer, 83, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020…
From Jerry’s to Caseys – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Dr. Seuss It’s the people she…
Pothitakis paces HTC at SEISC cross-country run
PCC SPORTS KEOSAUQUA – HTC finished 9th overall at the HTC cross country run at…
Gager, Miller go 1-2 at Fairfield X-C meet
PCC SPORT FAIRFIELD – It’s turning into daily battle on the Fort Madison Cross Country…
For the Record – Monday, Oct. 12, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report10/07/20 – 3:15 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Vigen Memorial Home – Kenneth J. Kersten, 82, of Keokuk
Kenneth James “Jim” Kersten, 82, of Keokuk, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Unity Point…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Robert S. Vance, 95, Farmington
Robert S. “Bob” Vance, 95, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 2:12 p.m. Monday, October 12,…
Central Lee sets HTC back with another 5-set loss
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – Central Lee’s volleyball team was one point away…