Hartleys welcome first baby of 2022
FORT MADISON – A Keokuk couple welcomed the first baby of the new year at…
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Donnellson officers honored for life-saving efforts
DONNELLSON – On July 8th, 2021, Donnellson Police Officers Bryor McMillen and Mark Long were…
Sheriff christens “The Legacy” in Montrose
Central Elementary’s Dempsey Wagner cuts ribbon after helping raise close to $14,000 BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Iowa justice v. Minnesota justice
Minnesota and its government officials delivered an important lesson recently on how to provide justice…
Initial county budget talks focus on pay
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The first day of Lee County budget meetings…
Library director thanks 2021 volunteers
BY SARAH CLENDINENGFort Madison Public Library Director FORT MADISON – Providing library services to the…
First snowfall a nice symbol of a fresh year
Another Christmas has come and gone and the New Year greeted us with fresh hope…
City issues snow emergency starting Saturday night
City to give 12 hours notice before clearing sidewalk and assessing property owners BY PCC…
Huebner picked to lead Conservation district
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Conservation Board has selected a…
Hamilton police make arrest in Thursday chase
Keokuk female charged with multiple felonies in connection with Porsche theft BY PCC STAFF HAMILTON…
Christmas odd and ends – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
This is too uncanny to not share. Ginnie and I made a special trip to…
Local church collecting for refugees
FORT MADISON – The First Christian Church in Fort Madison is collecting personal care items…
Bowl inventory still intriguing despite growing obscurity
It was a popular Christmas stocking stuffer in 1981. Fort Madison’s Sheaffer Pen Co., produced…
Airport 5-year plan includes $940K in upgrades
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A 5-year capital improvement plan totaling $940,000 was…
FMMS girls wrap up year with three of four wins
BY PCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison 8th grade girl’s basketball team wrapped…
Fort Madison girls roll Washington
BY PCC SPORTS WASHINGTON – Malarie Ross and Camille Kruse combined for 34 points and…
Crusaders up and down in loss to BND
Gehling goes for 14 as Crusaders fall to 2-6 on the year BY PCC SPORTS…
Central Lee girls empty bench in lopsided win
BY PCC STAFF NEW LONDON – Macy Watkins exploded for 27 points and Alivia Myhre…
Those ‘good neighbor deeds’ can recharge us
When I walked out the door at the Des Moines Register for the final time…
Hounds knock off No. 5 Washington to stay perfect
Class 3A No. 9 Fort Madison rides strong rebounding, defense to stay perfect at 7-0…
Supervisor says panel is setting $2M aside for new health dept. building
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Lee County’s committee overseeing the $6.5 million in…
County settles lawsuit with former inmate
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A former inmate has settled with Lee County…
Stonerook, Schier finalists for 8B judicial seat
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Two Burlington attorneys have had their name submitted to…
WIU brings Leatherneck back to lead football program
MACOMB, Ill. — The place really hadn’t changed a lot, Myers Hendrickson thought, as he…
Schmitz-Bank & Beals Funeral Home Genevieve M. Lewis, 98, Niota
Genevieve Marie Lewis, 98, of Niota, Illinois, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on December 19,…
Winter Mouse Invasion! – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
I stared down at the half-full bucket of water on the barn floor. It was…
Rudd takes 2nd; Wiseman, Smith 3rd at FM Invite
McGowan 4th at 195 lbs; Hounds take 5th in team scoring BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Marina work a bewilderment in many ways – Beside the Point
This marina project really is a neat thing. That’s kinda simple for someone who likes…
Chiefs’ hot 2nd half shuts down Lady Hounds
Ross’ 24 not enough to overcome five 2nd half 3s from Keokuk BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Dear scores 12 in big 4th to help Hounds past Chiefs
Davis leads Fort Madison with 18 as Bloodhounds move to 5-0 BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
HTC boys keep Hawks winless
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS DONNELLSON – John Hellige promoted his players Friday night.Holy Trinity’s boys…
Randolph’s last-second shot gives HTC win
Central Lee girls wipe out 6-point lead in final minute only to fall at buzzer…
Bloodhounds roll to easy home wins
Henry Wiseman leads FM with two falls, one just eight seconds into match BY PCC…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Tommi M. Washburn, 45, Keokuk
Tommi Marie Washburn, 45, of Keokuk, IA, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Blessing Health…
Pen City Current-Lee listing – Dec. 16, 2021
Offices closed – Dec. 23, 24, and 31st. North Lee County Office building will be…
State GOP looking at eliminating state income tax
Graber favors a phased approach; Reichman said “it’s more than a concept”. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
TikTok post has school officials’ attention
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Area school district officials are keeping an eye…
Linn-Mar district wants $604,000 for public records request
The past couple of years have been challenging for Iowa’s 327 public school districts. Parents…
Fun City Resort drops the pzazz in lieu of family fun
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BURLINGTON – A $3 million rehabilitation of the former Pzazz Hotel…
Nikes dismantle inexperienced Hawks
Central Lee hangs in for first quarter before Notre Dame takes control BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
No. 7 Nikes jump out quick in win over Lady Hawks
Notre Dame outscores Central Lee 22-4 in first quarter to set tone BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Lamb adds to honors with track official awards
FMHS former coach, AD, teacher honored with two awards from state track officials BY CHUCK…
Danville boys too fast for Crusaders
Holy Trinity falls to 1-5 with 72-35 loss at home BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT…
Lady Crusaders find way around Bears’ scheme
Bendlage goes for 30, Mueller has 19 in win over Danville BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS…
Dispatchers, new software saving lives
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – LeeComm dispatcher Tony Keefe has less than a…
Central Lee put on soft lockdown Tuesday
Comments at county courthouse prompt Lee County Sheriff’s Department to notify school BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Lady Hawks knock off 6-0 Wolves Friday
BY PCC SPORTS DONNELSON – Some more stellar defense lifted the Central Lee Lady Hawks…
Pothitakis law firm hits 20 years
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BURLINGTON – Nicholas Pothitakis didn’t really know what he wanted out…
OCI’s Ireland added to LCEDG board
MONTROSE – Lee County EDG has added a new board member, Charles Ireland, Operations Manager…
Fareway to partner again with U.S. Marines in Toys for Tots
BOONE – Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps on their annual…