LCHD says county now at “Moderate” transmission risk
IDPH and Lee County identify 26 new coronavirus cases over the weekend LEE COUNTY –…
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Pilots program moves PAW deaf Dogo to New Jersey home
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Hermes, in Greek mythology was, among other things,…
Lee County Dems collecting relief supplies for storm ravaged Cedar Rapids
LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Iowa Democratic Party is collecting relief supplies for both…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – John Smutzer, 91, Fort Madison
John “Jack” Smutzer, 91, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020…
Park running a new outlet for MP man – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
“It doesn’t need to be your personal best. It doesn’t need to look pretty. It…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Robert B. Nicholson, 79, Fort Madison
Robert B. “Bob” Nicholson, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Daniel K. Nolan, Sr., 71, of Donnellson
Daniel Keith Nolan Sr., 71 years, of Donnellson, Iowa died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at…
COVID impacting fall prep sports preseasons
Central Lee athletics uninterrupted as of Sunday morning. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON –…
ISP officer hurt during skirmish with two inmates
FORT MADISON – A correctional officer was assaulted by two inmates at approximately 6:30 p.m. last…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Dawn M. Todd, 55, Fort Madison
Dawn M. Todd, 55, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 5:23 p.m. on Saturday, August…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Carla Hart, 50, Fort Madison
Carla Hart, 50, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 4:01…
LCHD reports one death, six more positives Friday
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Today the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and…
Bloodhounds’ Lexi Whaley named 3rd team All-State
Wondra named to Class 4A All-Academic team FORT MADISON – Fort Madison slugger Lexi Whaley…
County sees 11 new COVID cases Thursday
LEE COUNTY – According to the Lee County Health Department’s daily data release on the…
New jobless claims drop 11K in past week
DES MOINES – The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, Aug. 2,…
Barr Memorial Home obituary – William J. Pieper, 96, Fort Madison
William J. (Bud) Pieper, 96, husband, father, farmer, and friend to many died peacefully in…
Elected officials weigh in on Return to Learn mandates
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County’s state elected officials are split along…
LCHD sets back-to-school immunization clinic
FORT MADISON – The Lee County Health Department has scheduled a Back-To-School Immunization clinic for…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Sandra K. Nicholson, 75, Fort Madison
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Nicholson, 75 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Monday, August 10, 2020…
Fourth death confirmed in county related to COVID-19
LEE COUNTY – Today the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Lee County Health…
For the Record – Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report08/10/20 – 7:03 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Extra patrols set to keep drivers safe Labor Day weekend
Submitted article Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and we celebrate with barbecues…
YMCA needs volunteers for remote learning centers
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A move from the Fort Madison YMCA to…
Area youth fare well at state baseball tourneys
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – A host of Lee County youth baseball players competed…
Alliant grant application window now open
Fort Madison’s Elliott Test Kitchen’s STEM Lounge receives $1,000 in last round of grants. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa…
Schmitz named FMCH top employee for June
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital recognized Kent Schmitz as their June Employee of…
Birth Announcement – Weldon
FORT MADISON – Shaynna Ellingson and Micheal Weldon, of Fort Madison, are proud to announce…
Birth Announcement – Overton
DONNELLSON – Elaine and Tadd Overton, of Donnellson, are proud to announce the birth of…
Birth Announcement – DeRoos
DONNELLSON – Jill and Troy DeRoos, of Donnellson, are proud to announce the birth of…
Birth Announcement – Clark
KEOKUK – Jenna Phillips and Kelsy Clark, of Keokuk, are proud to announce the birth…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Mary M. McDowell, 98, Keokuk
Mary M. “Betty” McDowell, 98, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her…
SCC rolls out new early childhood degree program
WEST BURLINGTON — This fall, SCC will offer an Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied…
Birth Announcement – Williams
FORT MADISON – Stefanie and Dirk Williams, of Fort Madison, are proud to announce the…
Birth Announcement – Tate
KEOKUK – Nicole and Colby Tate of Keokuk, are proud to announce the birth of…
FM man charged with felony heroin possession
LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Fort…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Ronald C. Hines, Sr., 74, Donnellson
Ronald C. Hines, Sr., 74, of Donnellson, IA, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at…
Huebner named new HTC high school principal
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Michael Sheerin, Chief Administrative Officer of Holy Trinity Catholic…
Reynolds: State has more than 10 million acres impacted by storm
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The major storm that blew across the state…
South Lee boiler cost overruns frustrate board
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Supervisors bristled Tuesday at a $116,679…
Nelly to replace Hardy at 2020 Tri State Rodeo
FORT MADISON – Unfortunately Hardy will not be at the Tri-State Rodeo in Fort Madison…
For the Record, Monday, Aug 10, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report08/07/20 – 9:44 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Wayne Davis, 58,…
Barr Memorial Home obituary – Carol Honadel, 85, Montrose
Carol Honadel, 85 years, formerly of Montrose, Iowa died Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Olathe,…
LCHD sites 13 new COVID cases over weekend
The following is a statement issued on Monday, Aug. 10 from the Lee County Health…
County hits all-time high with 8 positives Thursday
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – According to state coronavirus reporting on Sunday, Lee County…
Birth Announcement – Eid
WASHINGTON – Cassie Landrum and Ryne Eid are proud to announce the birth of their…
Driver’s License official says county office holding it’s own
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Treasurer services are going strictly by…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Delores Page, 84, Keokuk
Delores “Dodie” Page, 84, of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, August, 6, 2020 at her home…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Evelyn M. Hamilton, 79, Keokuk
Evelyn M. Hamilton, 79, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at River Hills…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Margaret Jean Campbell, 95, Fort Madison
Margaret Jean Campbell, of Fort Madison, IA, died at 10:24 p.m. at Great River Medical Center…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Annabelle Lammering, 89, Keokuk
Annabelle Lammering, 89, of Keokuk died Friday, August 7, 2020 at River Hills Village in…