Fullenkamp’s Dop gets AAI designation
WEST POINT – Please help us congratulate Erin Dop on receiving the Accredited Advisor of…
Chuck Vandenberg
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Swanson banking on seniors in tough SEISC South
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS DONNELLSON – Evan Swanson has an experienced team.Now the Central Lee…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Gary Felgar, 86, Keokuk
Gary Felgar, 86, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Maple…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Norman A. Inman, 91, Keokuk
Norman (Putt) Alfred Inman, of Keokuk, Iowa, born 31 December, 1928, in Keokuk, Iowa, passed…
United Way just under 40% from campaign goal
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Coronavirus has forced non-profit agencies funded by the…
Resident questions Avenue E parking ban – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor; Along with others who live on Avenue E, I have concerns about banning…
For the Record – Monday, Nov. 30, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report11/26/20 – 1:17 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Alexia Anastasia Estrada,…
FMHS girls look to build on eight-win season
Bloodhounds add junior transfer from West Hancock BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – Fort…
Murray may be fastest cop in U.S. – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
On a summer afternoon you might see a 49-year old man running through the streets…
Things aren’t so different this year – Beside the Point
So… how are the leftovers? I read a lot before Thanksgiving about people celebrating in…
Former Iowa State Senator Gene Fraise dead at 88
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Former southeast Iowa State Senator Gene Fraise has passed…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Eugene S. Fraise, 88, Fort Madison
Eugene Stace Fraise, 88, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 3:34 p.m. Friday, November 27,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Susan J. Meredith, 69, Fort Madison
Susan J. Meredith, 69, of Ft. Madison, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 8:44…
Printy Funeral Home obituary – Kenneth Whitaker, 85, Hamilton
Kenneth “Duck” Whitaker, 85, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Great…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Aarin J Guzman, 64, Fort Madison
Aarin J Guzman, 64 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Miriam E. Weisinger, 93, Fort Madison
Miriam Ellen Weisinger, 93, of rural Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 1:42 p.m. on Wednesday,…
Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Vera M. Mohart, 95, Nauvoo, Ill.
Vera May Mohart, 95, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, November 25,…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Joy L. Brown, 70, Keokuk
Joy Lee Brown, 70, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her…
Steffensmeiers flex muscle with new Impact design
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – We’re all stuck inside, but Rachel Steffensmeier of…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Ronnie L. Butler, 67, Montrose
Ronnie Lee Butler, 67, of Montrose, Iowa died due to complications caused by the freaking coronavirus…
Lee County Youth Services, Keokuk Foundation announce grants
Submitted articleKEOKUK – The Board of Directors of The Keokuk Area Community Foundation (KACF) met…
FMEDC shows support for Lake Cooper project
FORT MADISON – Bob Huffman, President of FMEDC, presents a ‘Resolution of Support’ to J.R….
For the Record – Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report11/23/20 – 7:26 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Deborah A. Wright, 50, Keokuk
Deborah Amelia Wright, 50, of Keokuk, IA died Thursday afternoon, November 19, 2020 at her…
Merschman starts with 30 in win over Cardinal
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR ELDON – Central Lee Head Coach Jay Baldwin was surprised when…
Crusaders open with win at New London
Four HTC girls score in double figures in 56-44 win BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR NEW…
Lee County Hospice names Moeller Volunteer of the Year
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Lee County…
FMAAA sets up auction for needed funding
BY BRIAN RIGGSFort Madison Area Arts Association FORT MADISON – Ft. Madison Area Arts Association…
LCHD officials offer tips for holidays during virus surge
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – When records are broken, we often celebrate. But when that…
Blackout Wednesday leads to highway fatalities
Submitted article WEST POINT – Thanksgiving is a time for counting blessings and being around…
Califf, Poe named to IPSWA/IFCA All-State football teams
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison continues to see recognition for the…
Local 2nd District recount yields no changes
One absentee ballot forces a 12-hour second recount on Saturday BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
County board OKs radio bonds
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Supervisors has given a nod to…
Chamber releases holiday event schedules
Submitted article FORT MADISON — Kick off the holiday season in Fort Madison this weekend…
Baldwin starts new Hawks era with experience, depth
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – It’s a learning curve for new Central Lee coach…
Central Lee sets structure for post-holiday attendance
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – The Central Lee School District announced late this afternoon…
Auditor certifies special election petition for FM council seats
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Lee County Auditor’s office has certified a petition…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Jack L. Kay, 77, Keokuk
Jack L. “Pappason” Kay, 77, of Keokuk, passed away on November 21, 2020, at Genesis…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Harold E. Wilson, 91, Alexandria
Harold E. Wilson, 91, of Alexandria, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Richard M. Poulter, 93, Fort Madison
Richard M. Poulter, 93, of Fort Madison, IA died at 3:10p.m. Saturday, November 21,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Franklin D. Secord, 82, Fort Madison
Franklin D. Secord, 82, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 10:16 a.m. on Sunday, November…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Robert A. Sutton, 72, Warsaw
Robert Allen “Bob” Sutton, 72 of Warsaw, IL died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the…
Benefactor ponies up match for historical City Cemetery
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Christmas came a little early for the Fort…
Depth key for HTC girls in loaded SEISC
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – Holy Trinity’s girls basketball team was young last…
For the Record – Monday, Nov. 23, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report11/18/20 – 11:07 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Mary E. Noel, 76, Montrose
Mary E. Noel, 76, of Montrose passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 3:57…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Sandra E. Bremhorst, 81, Nauvoo
Sandra “Sandy” E. Bremhorst, 81, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 21, 2020, at…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Eleanor E. Hagmeier, 94, Keokuk
Eleanor Eunice “Ellie” Hagmeier, 94 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Carl L. Washburn, 47, Hamilton
Carl Linn Washburn, 47 of Hamilton, IL died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Ft….
Around the Bible in 90 days – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
It’s just 12 pages a day for 90 days. Anyone can read 12 pages a…