Lady Hounds take two from Washingon
WASHINGTON – Fort Madison used a 10-run fifth inning to get back into the nightcap…
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LCCD to sell off land for Hwy. 61 project
(Editor’s Note: Story corrected to reflect only .79 acres of land sold, not 7.9 acres…
Reynolds impressed with area’s COVID efforts
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds climbed up on the…
Garden undergoes a Chipmunk funk – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
I did not know that chipmunks, also known as “squinneys,” can destroy a garden. They’re…
For the Record – Monday, June 22, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report06/18/20 – 11:36 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Gov. Reynolds to stop in Fort Madison Tuesday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will be stopping in…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary- Donald G. Boldt, 86, Fort Madison
Donald G. Boldt, 86, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 11:38 a.m. on Friday, June…
Hy-Vee recalls bagged garden salad mix
WEST DES MOINES – Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling its…
LCHD reports second COVID-related death
LEE COUNTY – Saturday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Lee County Health…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Debra J. Ireland, 63, Wever
Debra J. Ireland, 63, of Wever, IA, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Frances A. Neff, 86, Burlington
Frances A. Neff, 86, of Burlington, Iowa, formerly of LaHarpe, Illinois, died Saturday, June 20,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Elizabeth Edwards, 75, Fort Madison
Elizabeth Edwards, 75, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 9:47 p.m. on Sunday, June 21,…
Banks and Beals Funeral Home obituary – Judith K. Dowell, 80, Lomax, Ill.
Judith Kay Dowell, 80, of Lomax, Illinois passed away June 20, 2020 at the Great…
Danville rallies to dash HTC’s hope for first win
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DANVILLE – The Holy Trinity Catholic girls were on the verge…
Central boys stay perfect at 3-0
NEW LONDON – Central Lee posted seven runs in the top of the sixth inning…
Central suffers first loss to Tigers
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – The Lady Hawks gave up five runs in the third…
Grayhounds sweep FMHS girls 10-0, 7-3
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BURLINGTON – Fort Madison put up two runs in the top…
Hounds blowout BHS in 4 inning affair
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BURLINGTON – Fort Madison’s offense came alive in a three-hour, four…
County sex offender sweep lands one in jail
Deputies say three additional offenders with active warrants will be in custody soon BY CHUCK…
Southwest Chief to go to three days per week Oct. 1
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – As Iowa Bridge and Culvert literally makes its…
Whaley’s bat helps Hounds to second win in a row
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WAPELLO – The Lady Hounds engaged in slugfest at Wapello Wednesday…
Lady Hawks fly past 4A Washington 11-1
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – After starting last year 0-6 and then playing .500…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – King E. Bradley Jr. 75, Keokuk
King Edward Bradley, Jr. 75, of Keokuk died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Great…
For the Record – June 17, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report06/15/20 – 2:28 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Christine Michelle Pennington,…
RiverFest lease prompts council to reassess fees
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A dust up at the Fort Madison City…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Frances C. Nerhus, 75, Fort Madison
Frances Christine “Chris” Nerhus, 75 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 11:42 am Saturday…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Benita B. Coons, 94, Fort Madison
Benita B. Coons, 94, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June…
FMCH Foundation cancels golf outing
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital has cancelled the 2020 Golf Classic event currently…
Central Lee ruins HTC’s home opener
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – A varsity softball team hadn’t stepped on the…
Supervisors mull essential services ballot measure
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Several bills proposed in the state legislature this…
FM’s Scholl to lead At-Risk program in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS – The College Community School District has named Angela Scholl as its new…
Locals make University of Iowa President’s, Dean’s lists
IOWA CITY – Three area students were named to the University of Iowa President’s List…
Motorola bids on county digital radio transition
Stand-alone proposal is over $10 million, but shared network could save taxpayers on project BY…
County, EMS reach deal for 12-month contract
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With just two weeks left in the current…
Central Lee girls open season with home win
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – A two-run homer by Makayla Morrison sparked a three-run second…
Williams, Thurman key in Hounds’ split with MP
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MT. PLEASANT – Landes Williams and Jason Thurman both had three…
Sweet Corn Festival off for 2020
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – The West Point Community Club voted 27-10 Monday…
Whaley homers as Hounds split season opener
BY PCC STAFF MT. PLEASANT – Fort Madison broke out for 10 hits in the…
HTC girls fall in season opener
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR ELDON – Without any varsity experience on the field, Holy Trinity…
For the Record – Monday, June 15, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report06/11/20 – 9:33 a.m. – Fort Madison Police respond to a report…
Photography on display for June at FMAAA
Taiwan native to bring homeland to life in photos BY BRIAN RIGGSFort Madison Area Arts…
Pen City Current-Lee listings
Light up the Sky RaffleHelp support the Fort Madison 4th of July Fireworks show by…
Love Lee County tour planned for this weekend
LEE COUNTY – A group of rural Lee County shops, businesses, and gardens invite you…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Carol G. Reed, 63, Fort Madison
Carol G. Reed, 63, of Ft. Madison passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. She…
Burgtorf qualifies in Drive for 5 Speedway event
BY BRIAN NEALPEPSI LEE COUNTY SPEEDWAY DONNELLSON – The Shottenkirk Parts Express “Drive For 5”, which…
Sessions, Johnson marry in Virginia
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Sarah Johnson and Corporal Aaron Sessions celebrated a wedding Saturday, June 13,…
Sessions earns associates degree
FORT MADISON – Joshua Sessions, of Fort Madison recently earned his Associates degree from Southeastern…
Did Congress define a living wage at $22/hour?
I’m trying to be a little more edgy in my editorials. I think the readership…
Rains muddy up the regional fishing scene
DES MOINES – The following is the weekly report from the Iowa Department of Natural…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Steven A. Rankin, 73, Lomax, Ill.
Steven A. Rankin, 73 of Lomax, IL died Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born…