Alliant stops disconnects; may waive late fees
The following is a release from Alliant Energy in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak…
Chuck Vandenberg
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After 12 years city OKs depot platform project
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Nearly twelve years in the making – through…
IHSAA, IGHSAU making right moves with prep sports
Iowa was able to get its winter high school sports season finished last week despite…
Economic officials turn focus to data collection, information
Chamber execs reminding businesses to keep good records BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY –…
FM Superintendent gives school district update
The following is a March 18 update from Fort Madison Community School District Superintendent Dr….
Central Lee superintendent updates district residents
The following is a March 18 update from Central Lee Community Schools superintendent Dr. Andy…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Jeneale J. Zumdome, 84, Fort Madison
Jeneale J. Zumdome, 84, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 8:22 p.m. on Monday, March…
Barr Memorial Home obituary – Gertrude J. Ketcham, 99, Fort Madison
Gertrude Julia Ketcham, 99 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa, died at 10:00 am Sunday, March…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Helen A. Lowenberg, 92, Fort Madison
Helen Ann Lowenberg, 92 of Ft. Madison, IA formerly of Donnellson, IA died Sunday, March…
Supervisors close all county buildings to public
County courthouses to remain on schedule with the exception of trials BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Schools to start free meals on Thursday
The following is release in its entirety from the Fort Madison Community School District The…
Catfish Bend announces closures of casino, operations
The following is a press release in it’s entirety from the Great River Entertainment regarding…
For the Record – Monday, March 16, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 03/13/20 – 11:01 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
State lab doubles coronavirus testing capacity
Local calendars in tatters as groups issue mass cancellations BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY…
City working with business partners on clean-up efforts
The following is the second article in a series looking at efforts citywide to clean…
King-Lynk Funeral Home issues statement regarding operations during pandemic
To our friends and family in Fort Madison and the surrounding communities we serve: We…
Schmitz Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Tawnya K. Ammer, 62, formerly of Nauvoo
Tawnya K. Ammer, 62, of Lake of the Oaks, near Canton, Missouri, formerly of Nauvoo…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Edna M. Bentzinger, 102, Fort Madison
Edna Martha Bentzinger, 102 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Keith J. Landis, 58, Fort Madison
Keith J. Landis, 58, of Ft. Madison passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 9:31…
State eases unemployment criteria during outbreak
Workers laid-off or self-isolating due to coronavirus will not be charged claims against the employer…
FM, Central Lee, HTC close schools for four weeks
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Central Lee, Fort Madison and Holy Trinity Catholic…
FMCH names Lichtenberger January Employee of Month
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital recognized Brandy Lichtenberger as their January…
For the Record – Sunday, March 15, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 03/12/20 – 8:34 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
New depot contract in front of council Tuesday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It could be a long night Tuesday as…
Area students win conference science fair awards
WEST BURLINGTON – The following area students from the Southeast Iowa Superconference were honored with…
Democrats postpone county conventions
DES MOINES – On Friday, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith released the following statement…
Mishap puts crazy end to Holy Land trip – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The uneven stone steps going down were damp. Her heel caught on the edge of…
City turns eye to nuisance properties
The following is the first in a series of articles looking at efforts underway to…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Mary A. Fleckenstein, 92, formerly of Fort Madison
Mary Ann Fleckenstein, 92, of Bettendorf, IA and formerly of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Patricia Elder, 89, Keokuk
Patricia Elder, 89 of Keokuk, IA died Friday, March 13, 2020 at Great River Medical…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Geraldine M. Davis, 98, Montrose
Geraldine Mable Kayser Davis, 98 of Montrose died Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Montrose…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Jennifer L. Holliday, 66, Fort Madison
Jennifer L. Holliday, 66 of Ft. Madison passed away at 9:32 AM on Friday, March 13,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – William H. Hayes, 88, Fort Madison
Services for Mr. Hayes have been postponed by the family in conjunction with King-Lynk Funeral…
SCC to move to online classes through April 5
The following is a communication from Southeastern Community College received on Friday afternoon WEST BURLINGTON…
Task force, G.H.O.S.T team make four felony arrests in Lee County
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest…
City’s youth ball programs in transition
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Little League softball and baseball may very well…
Bloodhounds run at UNI Dickinson Relays
CEDAR FALLS – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds opened the indoor track season by setting seven…
For the Record – Thursday, March 12, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 03/11/20 – 10:36 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Miguel Angel…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Maurice F. Kaltefleiter, Jr. 76, Franklin
Maurice Fred “Junior” Kaltefleiter, Jr., 76, of Franklin, Iowa, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Thursday, March…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Donald G. Bigelow, 67, Keokuk
Donald Gene “Biggie” Bigelow, Jr. 67, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Richard W. Baldwin, 83, Fort Madison
Richard W. Baldwin, 83 of Ft. Madison, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 4:18…
Central Lee’s Crozier says school to continue
The following is a letter from Central Lee School District Dr. Andy Crozier regarding planning…
Severe Weather Awareness activities planned for March
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – March 23-27, 2020, is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. …
District looking for facility committee volunteers
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison School district, fresh off an voter…
For the Record – Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 03/10/20 – 12:55 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
SCC holds to regular operations for now
BY PCC STAFF WEST BURLINGTON – Officials at Southeastern Community College have implemented a plan…
LCEDG keeps hammering away at county’s economic future
I stopped in for breakfast with the movers and shakers of Lee County Wednesday morning….
Five more from Egyptian cruise test positive for virus
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – According to officials from the Iowa Department of Public…
County takes a step with roadside management
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A joint venture to kick start a county…
For the Record – Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 03/09/20 – 3:07 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Jeanna A….