School districts seeing variety of COVID impacts
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The two public schools in Lee County are…
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King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Donna M. Persky, 70, Bettendorf
Donna Marie Persky, 70, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away at 10:44 p.m. on Tuesday, September…
HTC jayvee girls sweep WACO tourney
BY PCC STAFF WAYLAND – The Holy Trinity Catholic girls jayvee volleyball team swept three…
FMHS freshman win two at Keokuk tourney
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Fort Madison freshman went 2-1 over the weekend at…
For the Record – Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report09/04/20 – 6:36 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Robert Dean Hunsaker,…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Clinton J Wellman, 32, West Point
Clinton J Wellman, 32 years, of West Point, Iowa died Sunday, September 6, 2020 at…
Scott named a FMCH Guardian Angel
FORT MADISON – The FMCH Foundation is pleased to announce the recognition of Lynae Scott,…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Gary K. Welsh, 73, Montrose
Gary Kimball Welsh, 73, of Montrose, IA, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Phyllis A. Pollpeter, 79, West Point
Phyllis Agnes Pollpeter, 79, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8,…
County ambulance service could get state aid early
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A state program that helps prop up public…
Birth Announcements
RIVER ALAN WILSONWEST POINT – Dustin Wilson and Krystal Ball of West Point are proud…
ISP K9 team takes first at USPCA certification
FORT MADISON – The Iowa DOC K-9 Units attended the United State Police Canine Association…
For the Record – Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.
Fort Madison Police Report09/02/20 – 5:24 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
United Way kicks off “Be United, Give United” campaign
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – During the week of September 8, 2020, the United…
Teacher sheds locks for cancer patients – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
“Nurtured and pampered by parents who didn’t want to make the mistakes of the previous…
Banks and Beals Funeral Home obituary – G. Sam Nicol, 73, Nauvoo
G. Sam Nicol, 73, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home. Sam was born on February 24, 1947 in Nauvoo the son of George Hull and Rosie Geraldine (Kachle) Nicol. On July 13, 1968 he married Mary Virginia “Gina” Wilson in Nauvoo. She preceded him in death on May 13, 2015. Sam attended Nauvoo- Colusa High School. Following high school he served in the United States Navy. He worked all of his life in construction. He held numerous positions within the construction field, including owning and operating Nicol Construction. Sam was an accomplished duck carver. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding and building motorcycles. Sam was a man that loved his family above all else. His greatest joy was spending time with his kids and grandkids. He had many friends and loved sharing funny stories about each of them. He was well known for his fish fries. He had started pass the tongs to his grandson, Joe, but unfortunately he never shared his recipe. Survivors include his two children, Shelly (Kory) Kraus of Monticello, Illinois and Scott (Roni Sue) Nicol of Dallas City; five granddaughters, Ashley (JC) Counts, Abi Kraus, Ellie Kraus, Anna Nicol and Lauren Kraus; four grandsons, Jeremy (Michelle) Nicol, Dallas Kraus, Jacob (Ashley) Nicol and Joe (Maranda Countryman) Nicol; five great-granddaughters, Zoey Counts, Brenleigh Dean, Sawyer Kraus, Aubree Counts and Gracyn Kraus; five great-grandsons, Kayden Jenkins, Jarron Counts, Jayden Nicol, Jaxson Nicol, and Crew Kraus. Also surviving are two sisters, Nancy (Harley) Jones of Davis City, Iowa and Linda Nelson of Ft. Madison; three sisters-in-law, Carol (Ed) Lange of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Sandy (Rich) Hopper of Nauvoo and Carole Wilson of Nauvoo; three brothers-in-law, Joe (Vickie) Wilson of Dallas City, Jim (Linda) Wilson of Nauvoo and Joe Meierotto of West Point, Iowa and several nieces and nephews. Sam was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one brother, Robin Nicol, mother and father-in-law, Woodrow and Lorretta Wilson; three sisters-in-law, Bev Meierotto, Jeanie Fortado and Judy…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Daril D. Hill, 78, Nauvoo
Daril Dewayne Hill, 78, of Nauvoo, IL, passed away at 11:42 a.m. on Friday, September 4,…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary R. Forrest McFerren, 83, Fort Madison
R. Forrest McFerren, 83 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Thursday, September 3, 2020 at…
Hounds secondary shines in win over Centerville
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Bloodhound coaching staff was a bunch of…
Turnovers key in Central Lee loss at Van Buren
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS KEOSAUQUA — It was all about momentum, Central Lee interim head…
FM county administration building closed due to COVID
FORT MADISON – Due to a positive known COVID case at the Lee County Treasurer’s…
Lady Hounds win Kirksville XC meet; boys 2nd
KIRKSVILLE – Fort Madison’s girls cross country team took first place at the Kirksville cross…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Ronald E. Krogmeier, 79, Fort Madison
Ronald Eugene Krogmeier, 79, of Fort Madison, IA, died on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the…
Thursday evening accident kills Davenport man
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – A Davenport man was killed Thursday afternoon in a…
Hawks fall to No. 3 New London in four sets
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – The Central Lee girls volleyball team found themselves in…
Hounds looking in a Big Red mirror Friday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Bloodhounds will be looking in a mirror…
Former Keokuk art teacher has monthly FMAAA exhibit
BY BRIAN RIGGSFort Madison Area Arts Association Director Don Hetzel of Coralville is well-known to…
Partners have Clear Vision for FM business
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Dr. Derek Vogelpohl isn’t blind to irony. As…
Board of Health gives nod to mask mandate
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Health voted Thursday…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Donna Martin-Netherton, 78, Farmington
Donna Martin – Netherton, 78, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 4:59 p.m., Sunday, August 23,…
Lady Hounds getting late start to volleyball season
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Lady Hounds volleyball team got…
For the Record – Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report08/27/20 – 1:28 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
County’s COVID positivity rate slides for second day
State shows 0 positive cases for the county for Tuesday, but LCHD shows 28 over…
Supervisors OK $321K jail camera system upgrade
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – County supervisors approved a move Tuesday to upgrade…
For the Record – Sunday, Aug. 27, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report08/24/20 – 2:53 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested John A. Wiggins,…
Regional HUD official visits FM properties
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A federal housing official stopped in Fort Madison…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Tony Jacobsmeier, 52, Hawaii
Tony Jacobsmeier, 52, of Honolulu, Hawaii, formerly of Mt. Hamill, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August…
Property registry part of city’s beautification effort
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – In two weeks, city officials will meet with…
City to dredge marina and repair jetty wall
Council also approves paying $15,000 for a hydraulic feasibility study of the marina water flows…
Supervisors broach idea of county mask mandate
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County officials are carefully eyeing a potential…
For the Record – Monday, Aug. 24, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report08/18/20 – 10:20 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Treasurer’s office closed til further notice
LEE COUNTY – Effective at 2 p.m. Monday, the Lee County Treasurer’s office is temporarily…
Top-ranked Crusaders split at Bondurant-Farrar
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BONDURANT – The Holy Trinity Catholic volleyball team made what’s becoming…
City to hold forum on vacant property registration
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – According to City Building Director Doug Krogmeier, a public…
Three Rivers reaches Pollmiller playground goal
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Three Rivers Conservation Foundation is proud to announce…
Rue wins Sport Compact season championship
BY BRIAN NEALPepsi Lee County Speedway DONNELLSON – It’s hard to believe it’s that time…
Lee County to keep drop boxes in place
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Despite state officials saying drop boxes were not going…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Richard J. Marshall, 78, Montrose
Richard Joseph Marshall, 78, of Montrose, IA, died Thursday August 27, 2020 at the Great…
County treasurer now accepting tax payments
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Treasurer Chris Spann announces that the Treasurer’s Office is currently…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – John C. P. Daugherty, 81, Argyle
John Charles Paul Daugherty, 81 of Argyle, IA, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his…