Hwy. 61 repaving project hits small snag
Crews had to pull 200 feet of new concrete due to plan errors BY CHUCK…
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Lee County sees three more positive COVID cases
LCHD closing in on 50 reported confirmed cases in the county LEE COUNTY – The…
Birth Announcement – Harrison
KEOKUK – Taylor Harrison, of Keokuk, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter,…
Birth Announcement – Walz
FORT MADISON – Shelby and Christopher Walz, of Fort Madison, are proud to announce the…
Birth Announcement – Peterschmidt
FORT MADISON – Amber and Brian Peterschmidt, of Fort Madison are proud to announce the…
Niota man pleads guilty in felony sexual assault case
BY PCC STAFF CARTHAGE – Hancock County Sheriff Scott Bentzinger reported last week the conviction…
Connection Bank to hold Keokuk groundbreaking
KEOKUK – Connection Bank will have an official groundbreaking ceremony for their new Keokuk facility…
For the Record – Monday, June 29, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 06/24/20 – 12:00 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Fraise, Millard tapped for Governor’s advisory board
LEE COUNTY – Lee County EDG’s President and CEO Dennis Fraise and Economic Development Project…
Pierce takes MARS Series debut at Speedway
BY BRIAN NEALPepsi Lee County Speedway DONNELLSON – Mother nature tried on multiple occasions to…
City fireworks display to go off as planned
Police issue reminder for 4th of July parking and safety guidelines FORT MADISON – Fort…
Councilwoman says everyone has a role to play – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Fort Madison has a great many things going for it, history being one….
Canine Corral officially opens at Rodeo Park
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison officials and volunteers held a ribbon cutting at the new…
Museum holds rich history of Sheaffer family’s impact
Museum at 627 Ave. G returns to normal hours of operation BY JAN GARZASheaffer Pen…
Officials looking for Burlington escapee
BURLINGTON – Jacob Andrew Rauscher, convicted of Kidnapping 3rd Degree in Wapello County, failed to…
Central Lee boys blow by Fort Madison Friday
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – A seven-run second inning gave the Central Lee Hawks a…
Area seniors get graduation after all
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – It’s been anything but a normal final year…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Janie L. Richers, 56, Wever
Janie Lynn Richers, 56, of Wever, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 8:20…
Mueller collects 4 RBI in Crusaders first win
Hellige gets first win of varsity career in three-hitter BY PCC STAFF WEST POINT –…
Grayhounds sweep Lady Hawks
BY PCC STAFF BURLINGTON – The Central Lee girls softball team dropped its third game…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Larry G. Martin, 80, Hamilton
Larry G. Martin, 80, of Hamilton, IL, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home.He…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – John J. Helwig, 84, Keokuk
John Joseph Helwig went home to be with his LORD, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June…
Green Team makes donation to tree effort
FORT MADISON – The Green Team, a high school club under the direction of The…
Printy Funeral Home obituary – Dennis D. Hamma, 66, Nauvoo
Dennis Dean Hamma, 66, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Charles Super, 75, Fort Madison
Charles “Chuck” Super, 75, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Theresa A. Hillgartner, 60, Fort Madison
Theresa Ann Hillgartner, 60 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at…
Hy-Vee expands salad recall
WEST DES MOINES – Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling an…
MP alum bouncing around the world – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
He’s 6’9” tall. When Bobby Quayle (pronounced “Quail”) was in grade school in Mt. Pleasant,…
This summer isn’t flawless, but the lights are on
I was leaving Iowa City, heading south as the sun was setting, when I saw…
Lady Falcons hand Hawks second loss
BY PCC STAFF WEST BURLINGTON – Central Lee’s Sophie Turner and West Burlington freshman Lauren…
Hawks hold off WB in eight innings
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – Central Lee took advantage of a two-out throwing error to…
Fort Madison boys move to top of Southeast Conference
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It’s been a while since people were talking…
Whaley’s homers seal sweep over Chiefs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Lady Hounds collected just four…
Police chase lands one in Lee County Jail
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A high speed chase Thursday afternoon has resulted…
Despite sparse help, volunteers spruce up three city homes
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Partners’ annual Paint-A-Thon is winding down…….
Barr-Holtkamp Funeral Home obituary – Larry D. Messerschmitt, 69, West Point
Larry Dean Messerschmitt, 69 years, of West Point, Iowa died at 1:10 am Thursday, June…
Sanders strikes out 11 of 12 in relief as HTC girls fall
BY PCC STAFF WEST POINT – Holy Trinity spotted Louisa-Muscatine (8-1) seven runs in the…
Central Lee boys improve to 5-0
BY PCC STAFF LONE TREE – Jadon Hawk and Dylan Stueker combined for 5 RBI…
Lady Hawks break out in sixth inning for win
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – If you ask Central Lee girls softball coach Tiffany…
Loebsack joins sponsorship of Internet for All bill
WASHINGTON – Congressman Dave Loebsack on Wednesday joined House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-06),…
For the Record – Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report06/22/20 – 9:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Kimberly Ann Sandeffer…
FMAAA’s annual Garden Tour Sunday
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The annual stroll through the neighbor’s gardens is this…
Task force gets Keokuk man on felony drug charges
LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk…
Korschgen Parade will be just a bit different this year
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The 108th annual Charlie Korschgen 4th of July…
Hawk hurls shutout to take Central Lee to 4-0
KEOSAUQUA – Senior Jaden Hawk struck out nine and gave up just three hits in…
Central Lee girls take out Van Buren
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – Zoe Eschman went 2-4 with 2 RBI as Central…
Williams brothers stymie Demons in sweep
(Fresh/soph duo is 4-0 on the year as Hounds lead Southeast Conference) BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
HTC girls just miss first win again
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – The Holy Trinity Catholic varsity softball team is…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Kevin McGee, 62, Keokuk
Kevin McGee, 62 of Keokuk, died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home in Keokuk.He…
County may bump property tax for ambulance service
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – County officials are leaning toward not putting an…