Red cards hurt Hounds in opener
Hounds missing two to start, then lose Turnbull on penalty BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BURLINGTON…
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County’s next five-year road plan passes $31M
About 10% would come from county coffers in preliminary road/bridge plan BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Meredith case taken over by AG’s office
Murder trial was set to begin Tuesday but pushed to June 7 BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Central Lee girls shut out Columbus
BY PCC SPORTS DONNELLSON – Makayla Morrison and Aubree Boyd each had two goals as…
SCC, Great River Health announcing $10M nursing partnership
WEST BURLINGTON – On Wednesday, Great River Health announced a new partnership to expand Southeastern…
Legislature reframing concept of vouchers – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor – Education is a hot topic in Iowa. The idea of taking up…
Moeller named to ISU Extension staff
DONNELLSON – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Lee County has named a new…
Welch’s Insurance offering $500 scholarship to county college students
DONNELLSON – Welch’s Insurance Agency is awarding a $500 scholarship to a 2022 Lee County…
California’s Prop 12 hurts Iowa farmers
Recently, Iowa’s farmers and ranchers were slapped in the face by voters in California. In…
April to highlight high schoolers at FMAAA
BY LORI ILLNER GREENEFort Madison Area Arts Association FORT MADISON – The FMAAA Art Center…
Urge passing of Erin’s Law – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Erin Merryn is an Illinois woman who was sexually abused as a child by two…
DOT to shut upper Flint Road in Burlington
FAIRFIELD – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office will need to close Upper…
Private school bill has to come with accountability
The House of Representatives has a big chore coming up. Those legislators are facing some…
Hounds boys look to pick up where they left off
Hounds return seven seniors to the pitch including top three scorers BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS…
Breeders meet with sheriff over illegal activity
Legitimate breeders on board with cleaning up black market mills BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE…
Local public school officials pan Senate private school bill
Reichman says bill won’t have big impact locally, but superintendents disagree BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Lady Hawks hope to gain some attention
Girls soccer teams starts season 1-0 with win over Keokuk BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS DONNELLSON…
Light repair volunteers needed for Paint-A-Thon
Partners project set to kick off week of April 25; homes to be selected next…
There’s more to being a leader than talking
Through history, some political leaders have been outstanding orators. Boy, could they talk. They knew how…
Warm weather brings out garden marauders
April schedule set for Fort Madison Public Library BY SARAH CLENDINENGFort Madison Public Library FORT…
LCHD to hold 2nd booster clinic
FORT MADISON – Lee County Health Department (LCHD) will have a 2nd COVID-19 booster clinic…
Vietnam Veteran’s Day – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
In restaurants or public places he sits in a corner with his back to the…
Gibb buys School House Apartments for $2.2 million
Buffalo61 owner said city’s growth plans make real estate here a good investment BY CHUCK…
Hounds 3rd in A Division at Falcon Relays
Central Lee finishes 6th in Class B BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST BURLINGTON – The…
Parent groups rekindle Elementary carnival
Event set for Saturday at Fort Madison High School from 1 to 3:30 p.m. BY…
Co-op team helps Burken in second season
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPSPORTS STAFF FORT MADISON – Carrie Burken’s first season as Fort Madison’s girls…
Lady Hounds fall to Nikes in season-opener
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – It took about five minutes for Fort Madison’s…
County wants city to move on trail drainage issue
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A drainage issue that has surfaced around the…
Avenue H work to restart at 10th Street April 1
Avenue I bridge at 27th Street also to close for repair BY PCC STAFF FORT…
41 years is a long time… and not
They say it’s not good juju to talk about your competition, but I don’t give…
Police welcome K9 to first day on the job
Euchre Fundraiser set for pavilion on April 22 BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON –…
Local authorities looking for missing Marine veteran
Christopher Michael Golliher has been missing from Fort Madison home since Feb. 3 BY CHUCK…
Crews playing catchup on Marina project
Superior running two crews and three rigs trying to get ready for docks BY CHUCK…
Radio Keokuk wants to honor tri-county businesses
Submitted article KEOKUK – Radio Keokuk (KOKX & WCEZ) along with community partners, introduced “The…
Miller-Meeks signs on to Rural Prosperity Act
Bill would establish White House office to coordinate rural efforts WASHINGTON, D.C.— Last week Rep. Mariannette…
LCEDG throws open doors on outfitted offices
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Visitors to the Lee County Economic Development Group’s office…
Church Basement Ladies hit Carthage’s Legacy for two shows
CARTHAGE – The Church Basement Ladies 20th Anniversary Tour is coming to Carthage on April…
Teacher reps advocate for staff bonuses
Board to also consider funding those left out of Gov. Reynolds’ bonus program BY CHUCK…
County audit points to employee perks, duties
Burlington attorney Stonerook hired to replace Stensvaag in County Attorney’s office BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
10th Street owner starts kitchen service at River Rocks
Taylor starting with appetizers and moving to meal, catering service BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
Can canna-buzz stop tinnitus? Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
I’ve suffered from tinnitus (ringing, buzzing in the ears) for over 20 years. I had…
DiPrima, Rhoer lead FM at Silver Streak indoor
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC SPORTS MONMOUTH – Seniors Mikey DiPrima and Macaden Rhoer had top five…
Work to do to correct illegal breeding in Lee County – Beside the Point
Close to 300 animals were taken from a home in rural Lee County over the…
FMHS grad qualifies for national computer competition
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison High School graduate of 2019, Blaze Vincent…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituaries – Emeline and Francis Holtkamp, West Point
Emeline Holtkamp, 87 years, of West Point, Iowa died Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Michael L. Russell, 73, Lomax
Michael LeRoy Russell, 73 years, of Lomax, Illinois died Thursday morning, March 17, 2022 at…
Potowonok Circle hosting Dueling Pianos
Fundraiser main source of funding for Fort Madison service group BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON…
County to deal with another utility project
Electric coop adding transmission lines; easements needed again BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY –…
Lessons from a pots-and-pans salesman
Many years ago, I sat at the kitchen table of a pots-n-pans salesman from Pleasant…
Basco man killed in grain bin accident
75-year-old man suffocates while trying to clear an auger blockage BY PCC STAFF HANCOCK COUNTY…