Questions abound in state’s handling of vaccinations
Through the years, the Iowa Legislature has chosen an official state flower and a state…
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Turnovers plague Crusaders in loss to SEISC champs
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS NEW LONDON — John Hellige knew that New London liked to…
Walker scores 21 in Lady Hounds win
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Lady Hounds shook off a rare weekend…
LCCB puts $100K toward Pollmiller trail rehab
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A project to rehabilitate the Pollmiller Park trail…
Hawks’ Merschman takes over state scoring lead
PCC SPORTS DONNELLSON – Central Lee senior Mya Merschman passed Van Buren’s Isabel Manning Monday…
WACO spoils Hawks’ Senior Night
PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – WACO ruined a 24-point effort from senior Dylan Stuecker on Senior…
More arrests expected in Sunday shooting incident
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A person of interest in the early Sunday…
Pen City Current obituary – John D. Sheaffer, 95, Memphis, Tenn.
John Sheaffer was the second of four children born in Chicago, Illinois on May 10,…
John Sheaffer dead at 95
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A man who was part of the heyday…
Alliant offers safety tips during cold snap
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy reminds customers about some common tips to help keep warm and…
Cast sought for next OFP offering
BY DOROTHY SCHULTEOld Fort Players FORT MADISON – Old Fort Players is on a roll….
Hounds suffer setback at No. 6 Iowa City West
PCC STAFF IOWA CITY – The Fort Madison Bloodhound girls got what they were looking…
Former mayor comes through for PAW shelter
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Former Fort Madison mayor and Burlington businessman Brad…
Banks & Beals Funeral Home obituary – Thomas E. Page, 67, Nauvoo
Thomas Eugene Page, 67, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his…
Banks and Beals Funeral Home obituary – Dennis W. Brumbaugh, 68, Dallas City
Dennis Wayne Brumbaugh, 68, of Dallas City, IL passed away Thursday, February 4th, 2021 at…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary- Betty L. Ball, 81, Donnellson
Betty Lou Ball, 81, of rural Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 9:33 p.m. Friday, February…
For the Record – Monday, Feb. 8, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report02/04/21 – 6:33 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
EMS advisors may add quality control measure
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The advisory group ushering in the county’s new…
IMT Names Fullenkamp Insurance a 2021 Gem Agency
WEST DES MOINES – IMT Insurance, a Midwest-based provider of personal and commercial insurance products,…
City looking for Band Committee members
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – A meeting will be held at Fort Madison City Hall…
State urging 80% vaccine usage in counties
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With Iowa lagging behind 46 other states in…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Jaceil J. Blanford, 77, Keokuk
Jaceil Jolene Blanford, 77, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, at River…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Mark S. Finley, 78, West Burlington
Mark S. Finley, 78 of West Burlington and formerly of Ft. Madison, passed away on Friday,…
Saturday ATV rollover sends two to hospital
BY PCC STAFF HANCOCK COUNTY – According to a report out of Hancock County, two…
Curt’s Nerd Word List – Empty Nest
Being a writer with my little ole undergraduate Degree in English from Iowa State, I…
We must choose to be informed – Beside the Point
Fort Madison at-large City Councilman Kevin Rink said at Tuesday’s council meeting that he’s been…
Suspect arrested in early morning shooting
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A suspect is in custody this morning after…
Lady Hounds get 1st SE title since 1998
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WASHINGTON – It’s been almost a quarter of a century since…
Morrison hits season-high 17 in Hawks’ Shootout win
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – The gym just seemed a little flat at Central…
Davis hits for 29 as FM knocks off Demons
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – The tone for Fort Madison’s 70-62 home win…
Sheriff touts first responders actions during pile up
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A Thursday afternoon pile up on Hwy. 218/27…
Printy Funeral Home obituary – Lori J. Mann, 53, Warsaw
Lori J. (Shurtleff) Mann, 53, of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at…
For the Record – Thursday Feb. 4, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report02/02/21 – 5:49 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Iowa Wesleyan joins community college consortium
MT. PLEASANT – For the first time in its history, the Iowa Community College Online…
Banks and Beals Funeral Home obituary – Florence Parrish, 90, Nauvoo
Florence Parrish, 90, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 9:03 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021…
Reynolds says uncertainty leading to slow vaccine rollout
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County health officials stood in the rain,…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Joan Carol Boatwright, 77, Montrose
Joan Carol Boatwright, 77, of Montrose, IA, passed away at 1:42 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2,…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Joy Boyle, 50, Fort Madison
Joy Boyle, 50 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her…
Pen City Current Birth announcements for January
YOUNG-POSTFORT MADISON – Krysta Young and Austin Post are proud to announce the birth of…
Pen City Current Sports Round up – Feb. 4, 2021
FMMS 8th graders defeat Ottumwa OTTUMWA – After trailing 11-2 in the first quarter, the…
Signing day shines light on tough recruiting year
The bulk of Iowa’s 2021 recruiting class had committed before, or during the early stages…
Council sweet on new marina vision
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – City Councilman Mark Lair hasn’t decided if he’s…
Betker scores 26 in Hawks’ loss
BY PCC STAFF NEW LONDON – Central Lee dropped its fifth game in the last…
Central Lee girls double up New London
BY PCC STAFF NEW LONDON – Senior Mya Merschman scored 39 in the Lady Hawks…
Lee County GOP elects new officers
LEE COUNTY – At its February meeting Monday, Lee County Republicans elected officers for 2021-2023….
Notre Dame girls roll Holy Trinity
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Holy Trinity Catholic girls basketball team got down…
United Way, LCHD looking for vaccine distribution support
LEE COUNTY – United Way of the Great River Region is partnering with Lee County…
Burlington Walgreens gets extra vaccines for 65+
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), in partnership with Walgreens and…
Needless confusion about the First Amendment
Forty-five words that were first written with a quill pen 230 years ago form what…
Crusaders knock off Notre Dame on Senior Night
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Emotions were high at Shottenkirk Gymnasium Tuesday night….