Hawaii trip leaves fond memories with FMHS music dept.
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With just little over a week gone…
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FMHS wrestling invitation is still on for today
FORT MADISON – Snappy cold weather and Friday’s precipitation that resulted in cancellations across the…
HTC nips FM in junior varsity boys action
FORT MADISON – If junior varsity action is indicative of things to come, Holy Trinity…
FMHS grapplers split at Mount Pleasant
PEN CITY CURRENT MT. PLEASANT – The Bloodhound wrestling team got a little fight from…
Beside the Point
By CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR In heavy contemplation as we decided to roll out this…
For the record 12/15/16
Lee County Sheriff’s report 12/14/2016 – 9:50 a.m. – Lee County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tyrell…
Local student shows value of Test Kitchen
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The only really true way to see…
Holy Trinity to test Danville Friday
FORT MADISON – Sometimes in sports a win hinges on catching someone at the right…
Branstad gets education on Test Kitchen
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Current Iowa governor, and newly nominated Ambassador…
For the Record 121416
Fort Madison Police Report 12/13/2016 – 9:37 a.m. – FM Police responded to a report…
Lady Hounds looking for spark from guards
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG FORT MADISON – Strong first half performances and subsequently lackluster third quarters…
Carpentry champions setting bar early
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Measure twice, cut once. It’s what your…
FMHS wrestlers set for Invitational Saturday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR – The FMHS wrestling team will take to the mat…
FMHS students build peanut butter tree for food pantry
PEN CITY CURRENT Peanut butter. That crazy comfort food that sticks to the roof of…
FMHS to hold Veteran’s Assembly Dec. 22
PEN CITY CURRENT FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison High School will be holding an…
Tuesday accident near Denmark leaves one seriously injured
PEN CITY CURRENT DENMARK – A late two-vehicle Tuesday accident resulted in one person being…
Hounds blast No. 9 Danville, move to 5-2
By CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR DANVILLE – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds showed some teeth Tuesday…
Conrad drops 40 on Central Lee
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Head Coach John Hellige has been touting…
Central Lee clamps HTC late rally
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – If Head Coach Tony Johnson had a…
Lady Hounds fall to West Hancock
PEN CITY CURRENT HANCOCK COUNTY – The Fort Madison Lady Bloodhounds suffered another rough third…
Donnellson woman wants county to rethink roadside mowing
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Being in the farming business for more than…
FM Police chief starting program to target Internet crime
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison’s new police chief is hitting…
Fort Madison Police Activity 12/9-12/12
Fort Madison Police report 12/9/16 – 9 am – FM Police arrested Ernest William Sawyer…
HTC underclassman take two from Central Lee
PEN CITY CURRENT The Holy Trinity Catholic’s 9th grade and junior varsity boys basketball squads…
Hounds facing battles by 3
(Corrected to show Hounds record at 4-2) By CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR The Fort Madison…
HTCs varsity squads gear up for Central Lee Tuesday night
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR Neither head coach of the Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders varsity…
LCEDG officials use Chicago trip to enhance tri-county agreement
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR A reciprocal agreement signed earlier this year coordinating economic development…
Old Fort Players bring 50s flare with song and laughs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR FORT MADISON – You can watch football anytime, but there’s…
FM boys use perimeter in win over Nikes
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR BURLINGTON – Fort Madison Head Coach Ryan Wilson has been…
Lady Hounds squander halftime lead at Notre Dame
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR BURLINGTON – If the first half was an indication of…
Steffensmeier takes first at MEPO invite
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR MEDIAPOLIS – The Hounds’ Harlan Steffensmeier recorded 4 pins en…
HTC girls put 62 on Cardinal
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR ELDON – The HTC Crusaders used a balanced scoring attack…
Bloodhound boys drop second in a row
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR After starting the season with three wins, the Fort Madison…
HTC boys “sick” in win over Cardinal of Eldon
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR ELDON – In today’s vernacular “sick” can mean something great…or…
Trimble sisters pace Hounds in win
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR PEN CITY CURRENT The Fort Madison varsity girls basketball team…
Curtain up on “A Taffeta Christmas” tonight
FORT MADISON – What could go more perfectly with a dusting of snow than a…
Still time for chili at CrimeStoppers event
PEN CITY CURRENT – FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Hy-Vee is the place for some…
FM Police looking for stabbing suspect
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Police Department is searching…
Santa’s workshop in need of donations
PEN CITY CURRENT – Volunteers with the local Santa’s workshop at the First Christian Church…
Local church Community Creche on display Sunday
PEN CITY CURRENT – FORT MADISON – The Union Presbyterian Church will have its Community…
LCEDG head reacts to Branstad appointment
Updated to include State Rep. Jerry Kearns BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – Editor FORT MADISON –…
Lee County Sheriff’s report Dec. 8, 2016
Jerry Myer Caviness, 43, of Alexandria, Mo was arrested by the LCSD at 9:07 a.m…
BREAKING: FMHS grad body identified in Oakland fire
PEN CITY CURRENT – Jason McCarty, a former FMHS graduate, has been identified as one…
Despite 25 from Hopper, HTC can’t catch Falcons
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – Editor FORT MADISON – Senior Cory Hopper poured in 25 points…
Hounds grapplers roll Mediapolis
PEN CITY SPORTS – The Fort Madison Bloodhound wrestling team edged host Mediapolis 36-33 Tuesday…
HTC girls blast WB
CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Holy Trinity Lady Crusaders put three sophomores…
Hounds falter in 2nd half to West Hancock
PEN CITY CURRENT SPORTS – FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds dropped their first…
Fort Madison elementary bond issue fails
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR FORT MADISON – As has been recent history with trying…
FM to work with IEDA on Main Street rehab effort
By CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR FORT MADISON – The City of Fort Madison is looking…
Vote today! Election on for new elementary school
UPDATED 1:46PM BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – EDITOR Election day is here and voters will decide…