FM girls down Burlington for first time ever
PCC SPORTS BURLINGTON – It took two overtimes to get it done, but Fort Madison’s…
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Bloodhounds go through Southeast Conference undefeated
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC Sports FORT MADISON – It’s the things you don’t see, Fort Madison…
FM group to showcase Pocket Park Thursday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Area residents will be able to get an…
The population problem Iowa should discuss
Through the years, the Iowa Legislature is the place where Iowans gather to debate the…
State to end federal jobless benefits June 12
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that the…
County to pay $442K for ambulance property
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With a July 1 deadline looming for the…
Knipe 3rd in girls SEC tennis meet
BY PCC SPORTS FAIRFIELD – Fort Madison’s Molly Knipe captured 3rd place in the Southeast…
Central Lee singers get first notes in new fine arts space
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – The dulcet tones of high school singers rang a…
For the Record – Monday, May 10, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report05/07/21 – 8:05 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Robu wins SEISC girls meet with 90
BY PCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – Holy Trinity Catholic’s Ali Robu carded a 90 on…
Hamm says GRRWA in good hands
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – One man’s trash is not another man’s treasure….
Task force makes four felony drug arrests
LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of multiple Keokuk…
Saturday house fire under investigation
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A fire that broke out Saturday afternoon in…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Robert Knight, 92, Donnellson
Robert Knight, 92, of Donnellson, IA died Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Ft. Madison…
For the Record – Sunday, May 9, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report05/06/21 – 10:48 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Skin cancer – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Sunburn used to be the badge of courage. As kids, we’d get so sunburned detasseling…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Thomas J. Sedgwick, 64, Dallas City
Thomas J. “Tommy” Sedgwick, 64, of Dallas City, Illinois passed away at 12:40 p.m. Friday,…
Whew… Chinese rocket should miss Fort Madison – Beside the Point
Well, I for one, feel better. The European Space Agency has determined that 100-foot, 22-ton…
Central Lee boys 7th at SEISC meet
WAYLAND – Central Lee’s boys tallied 50 points to finish 7th at the Southeast Iowa…
FM boys 2nd, girls 6th at SEC track meet
Hannum helps FM to three conference titles; McGowan wins long jump BY PCC SPORTS KEOKUK…
CR man identified in Tuesday fatality
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – A motorcyclist killed in an morning accident at the…
Thurmans breeze to doubles title at SEC conference meet
BY PCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – Jason and Vasin Thurman dropped just three games in…
FMCH cuts ribbon on Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
FORT MADISON – On July 1st, 2021 Fort Madison Community Hospital will open a Geriatric…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Ronald D. Good, 76, Lomax
Ronald D. Good, 76, of Lomax, Illinois passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Darwin E. Lang, 71, Montrose
Darwin E. Lang, 71, of Montrose, IA, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Friday, May 7,…
Bloodhounds get first SEC title in five years
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORT FORT MADISON – The ball movement was crisp, almost perfect.Fort Madison’s…
D.O.C. reviewing Iowa Prison Industries program
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DES MOINES – An offender-based program that has been helped provide…
Rauenbuehler tapped for P.E.O award
FORT MADISON – The prestigious P.E.O. Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year was presented to Maria…
For the Record – Thursday, May 6, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report05/03/21 – 8:53 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
LCHD sets more “pop-up” COVID vaccine clinics in May
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Lee County Health Department will be hosting several COVID-19…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Joan K. Stellern, 74, Fort Madison
Joan K. Stellern, 74, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May…
Ernst looks into future of ag with Central Lee FFA students
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) dropped in on about…
Franklin featured in May at FMAAA
BY BRIAN RIGGSDirector Fort Madison Area Arts Association FORT MADISON – Ft. Madison Area Arts…
Hannum leads Hounds to 3rd at Brookhart-Crew
BY PCC SPORTS FAIRFIELD – Fort Madison’s Garrett Hannum took first place in the 400…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Gary F. Merschman, 82, West Point
Gary Francis “Tex” Merschman, 82, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 4:18 a.m. Wednesday,…
Central Lee girls get two wins, boys lose back-to-back
BY PCC SPORTS DONNELLSON – Despite a game-tying goal from Seth Mayes midway through the…
For the Record – Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report04/30/21 – 12:47 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Central Lee to hold graduation parade, outdoor ceremony
DONNELLSON – The Central Lee Community School District will hold a graduation march parade and…
Cashman receives P.E.O. Star honor
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Kylee Cashman, daughter of Lee and Leann Cashman, and a…
City lists 26 nuisance properties on tax sale
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The city of Fort Madison has listed 26…
City officials secure Humphrey building
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison officials walked through the now-vacated Humphrey…
Miller-Meeks gets behind FM marina project
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Newly elected Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks informed city officials…
For the Record – Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report04/28/21 – 3:22 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Father, son find connection in “Leaving Iowa”
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Better late than never could be the mantra…
Government needs room for common sense
People like to talk about what the law says. And in Iowa, the law has…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Betty Seaver, 75, Keokuk
Betty Seaver, 75, of Keokuk joined her husband in heaven on Saturday, May 1, 2021. …
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Ethel L. Kreie, 82, Fort Madison
Ethel L. Kreie, 82, of Fort Madison passed away on Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at 5:45…
Carl A. Nelson, DLR get contracts for Phase 1 school project
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison School Board voted 6-1 to…
One killed in early morning collision on 218
HOUGHTON – An area man was killed this morning as a result of a collision…
FM boys stay perfect in SEC soccer
BY PCC STAFF FAIRFIELD – The 12th-ranked Fort Madison Bloodhounds remained perfect in Southeast Conference…