By BRIAN NEALPepsi Lee County County Speedway DONNELLSON – After having two weeks off, one for a scheduled night off and one lost to mother nature, the Pepsi Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa got [Read More…]
Finish 24th out of 50 without even touching plumbing segment of national competition BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The best building trades students in the country lined up in the West Wing of [Read More…]
Ginnie calls it a “staycation.” Instead of going on a summer vacation, we stay at home and get things done—staycation. It’s fine with me. I’ve always been a home body (boy). I love our home, [Read More…]
KEOKUK – When RAGBRAI, the world famous bicycle ride ends in Keokuk on July 27, riders will experience the Biggest Dam Dip on the Mississip at Victory Park, according to the Keokuk RAGBRAI organizing committees. With [Read More…]
DES MOINES – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is extending the prevented plant crop reporting deadline for Iowa producers affected by spring flooding and excessive moisture. Producers in Iowa now have [Read More…]
Esther L. Drollinger, 87, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at The Kensington surrounded by her family. She was born on August 28, 1931 in Fort Madison, IA to [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Youth traveling league baseball tryouts are being held on July 13th, through the Doherty Baseball Academy in July. Youth ages under 13 should show up at Ivanhoe Park on [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC SPORTS WAPELLO – The great Rocky Balboa said it best, ‘It ain’t about how hard you can hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.’ Wednesday at [Read More…]
Fertilizer Co. to bring in 600 workers and invest $50 million in plant cleaning, maintenance BY PCC STAFF WEVER – Nearly two years ago, Iowa Fertilizer Company (IFCo) officially began production at its manufacturing facility in [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARD PCC SPORTS DONNELLSON- Coming into Thursday’s doubleheader at Central Lee High School Fort Madison softball was on an eight-game losing streak, with the last win coming against Easton Valley on June 11. [Read More…]
James “Jim” Shelton, 88, of Ft. Madison passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 1:42 PM at his home. He was born on July 17, 1930 at home in Kirksville, MO to Benjamin and [Read More…]
BY COLIN MAGNESUNRadioKeokuk News Director MONTROSE – At a special meeting of the Lee County Conservation Board Tuesday afternoon, the board approved of a resolution supporting exploration of a possible conservation improvement project to enhance [Read More…]
Tickets still available for the Downtown Dinner set for July 13 at 6 p.m. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Harvestville Farm-to-Table Downtown Dinner in Fort Madison is getting a reboot for 2019. [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Lee County Attorney Ross Braden is continuing to move ahead with court injunctions against residents of Mooar Powdertown who have yet to install acceptable septic systems on their property [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced that he will be hosting a series of workshops for veterans and their families across Iowa’s Second District on his “Serving Those Who Served” tour. [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Family YMCA’s 2019 Sustaining Campaign kicked off with board members presenting their 2019 donations during a board gathering at the Fort Madison Y.The participation of our board [Read More…]
Robert Lee Pitford, Sr, 81 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, June 24, 2019 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. He was born October 11, 1937 in Clark County, MO the son of Russell and Dorothy [Read More…]
Marline J. Gabbert, 80, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 17, 1939 in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Howard and Louise Hart McCallister. She is [Read More…]
Karen Parrack, 75 of Keokuk passed away Sunday June 23 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was surrounded by her family and passed peacefully after battling multiple illnesses in recent years. She was born Karen [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC SPORTS FAIRFIELD – The first time Fort Madison took on the Southeast Conference baseball powerhouse that is Fairfield, the Hounds got swept 2-0 in the doubleheader back at Fort Madison High School. [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FAIRFIELD – A four-run third inning in the opener and three-run first inning in the night cap led to a sweep on the road for the Fort Madison girls softball team Monday [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – The Lee County Board of Supervisors will be authorizing electronic signatures on various agreements Tuesday, to start the process of installing solar panels on county buildings. Supevisors approved the [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/21/19 – 7:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 2500 block of Hwy. 61. 06/21/19 – 10:28 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LOUISVILLE, Ken. – Four of Fort Madison High School’s finest are in Louisville right now getting ready to represent Fort Madison and the state of Iowa in US Skills competition against [Read More…]
Cecelia Rose Catherine Stotts, 90, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her home at Bloom, in Bluffton, SC. Her funeral service will be held in Iowa where she lived for most of her [Read More…]
Robert W. Fields, 61, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 4:26 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Robert was born on February 25, 1958, in [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF WEST POINT – The Holy Trinity girls junior high softball team went 1-1 last week highlighted by a 13-0 win over New London at South Park Tuesday. Mary Hellige was the winning [Read More…]
KEOKUK – Shawn and Alisha Robinson, of Keokuk are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Sadaya Michelle Robinson on June 6, 2019 at Fort Madison Community Hospital. Sadaya is joined at home by [Read More…]
HOUGHTON – Cole and Jessica Hetzler, of Houghton, are proud to announce the birth of their son Quade Keith Hetzler on June 5, 2019 at Fort Madison Community Hospital. Quade is joined at home by [Read More…]
Like a precursor to the evening, there was a rather rude outburst at the political rally Ginnie and I were attending. A very belligerent and loud protester had to be ejected. I’ve never witnessed this [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – After one year and two wins, Fort Madison Head girls basketball coach Todd McGhghy has resigned his coaching position with the district. McGhghy, who was in his third [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – More than $18,000 will be awarded to north Lee County non-profits this year from The Community Foundation of North Lee County after a vote on the annual grant awards. [Read More…]
FMAAA’s annual Garden TourThe annual tour is set for noon to 4 p.m. in Fort Madison with six locations. This year’s themes is the West Side Story with locations on the city’s western half. Scotts [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – They slide into their cramped trailers filled with computers, radio equipment, a soda scattered about here and there, and maybe a snack, and they sit trying to hook-up [Read More…]
BY BRIAN NEALPEPSI LEE COUNTY SPEEDWAY DONNELLSON – For the third time in 2019 mother nature has taken the checkered flag at the Pepsi Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa. Strong storms and heavy rains [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/19/19 – 1:55 a.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Toni Rae Inman, 25, of Fort Madison in the 600 block of 8th Street for driving under suspension. She was released upon [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital Home Health & Hospice will be holding training for Hospice Volunteers to join their care team. Individuals who are interested in working with hospice patients [Read More…]
WEST BURLINGTON – Plans are underway for the 15th annual Mystery Ride, a fundraiser for Great River Hospice in West Burlington and Lee County Health Department-Hospice in Fort Madison. This year’s event will be held [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF BURLINGTON – The Burlington RAGBRAI Committee is looking for volunteers and groups to help welcome riders to Greater Burlington on Friday, July 26. The goal is to line the final stretch into [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the rescheduling of the event to July 7 BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Rotary’s 100K in 100 Days fundraising campaign wraps [Read More…]
DES MOINES – The following is the weekly fishing report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for southeast Iowa. Big Hollow LakeWater clarity continues to improve, but is still cloudy. Largemouth Bass – Fair: Anglers are [Read More…]
SUBMITTED ARTICLE WASHINGTON D.C. – Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Shelley Oltmans, Executive Director, of the Keokuk Area Chamber of [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC SPORTS DAVENPORT- For the first time this season, Fort Madison baseball dropped three games in a row after falling in game one of a doubleheader 8-1 to Davenport North. The Bloodhounds then [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARDPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON- For those that aren’t aware, high school baseball and softball games are always scheduled for seven innings. After game one of a doubleheader Thursday night at Fort Madison High [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – It’s that time of year!! Contestants are being sought for the annual Little Miss Rodeo & All-Around Cowboy Contest! This year’s event is to be held on Monday, September [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – Colby Matthew Manning, 26, of Keokuk, Iowa was arrested on June 20th, 2019 in the 2400 block of Bank St. on felony drug charges and a warrant for probation violation. [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – The 22nd Annual Fort Madison Wrestling Camp of Champs is set for July 14-16th at the Fort Madison wrestling room. The camp this year will feature Nelson Brands, a 3-time state champion, [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Kiwanis Back to School Fair will be held earlier this year, on July 27 from 10 – 12 at the Fort Madison High School. Forms are [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Amateur Radio Club will be participating in a nationwide, 24 hour long emergency preparedness drill called Field Day. This event is sponsored by the American Radio Relay [Read More…]
BY ETHAN LILLARD PCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – The following link is a video preview of tonight’s FMHS girls softball game against Washington at home. First pitch is at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Hounds suffered [Read More…]
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