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…
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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….
Supervisors voice concern over rail crew moves
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A Lee County Supervisor is asking the public…
West Point to consider bidding trash service
Clarification: The Keokuk trash hauling company listed as Kohlmeyer has been corrected to reflect the…
City’s Neighborhood Watch programs growing
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – In just four years the city’s neighborhood watch…
Banks and Beals Funeral Home obituary – Carol J. McVey, 74, Lomax, Ill.
Carol Jean McVey, 74, of Lomax, IL passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the…
For the Record – Monday, March 9, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 03/06/20 – 12:30 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Patricia May…
United Way spaghetti dinner March 23 at Yacht Club
LEE COUNTY – It’s Spaghetti Time!! United Way of the Great River Region is hosting…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Tony O. Hand, 63, Alexandria, Mo.
Tony O’Neil Hand, 63, of Alexandria, MO, died Friday, March 6, 2020 at Blessing Hospital…
Banks and Beals Funeral Home obituary – Richard A. Thompson, 83, Dallas City
Richard A. Thompson, 83, of Dallas City, IL passed away at 4:30pm, Saturday, March 7,…
State has first 3 confirmed with COVID-19
From the Iowa Department of Public Health DES MOINES – Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic…
Weber, Fraise want to keep serving county
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Two Lee County elected officials want to continue…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – John W. Briscoe, 73, Keokuk
John W. Briscoe, 73, of Keokuk died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Blessing Hospital…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Christopher R. Hemphill, 58, Keokuk
Christopher R. Hemphill, 58, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, March 6, 2020 at his home….
For the Record – March 3 – March 5
Fort Madison Police Report 03/03/20 – 2:21 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Potowonok sandwich fundraiser pre-orders due March 12
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Members of the Potowonok Circle of the King’s Daughters prepped…
Holy Land visit shows stark contrasts – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The Dead Sea Scrolls were written on parchment that was bound in leather. When the…
Birth Announcement – Wilkerson-Weiler twins
FORT MADISON – Jazlynn Wilkerson and Marcus Weiler of Fort Madison, are proud to announce…
HTC sends 13 to state speech contest
FORT MADISON – The Holy Trinity Speech Team competed at the IHSSA District Contest hosted…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – William J. Bartlett, 75, Fort Madison
William J. Bartlett, 75, of rural Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 1:38 p.m. on Friday,…
Birth announcement – Jeffries
FORT MADISON – Susan and David Jeffries of Fort Madison, are proud to announce the…
For the Record Feb. 27-March 3
Fort Madison Police Report 02/28/20 – 11:01 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Birth Announcement – Browning
MONTROSE – Katelyn Wilson and John Browning of Montrose are proud to announce the birth…
Birth Announcement – Coakley
FORT MADISON – Haley and Jon Coakley of Fort Madison are proud to announce the…
FM FFA auction this Saturday at Elks Club
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison chapter of Future Farmers of America will…
City reopens 8th Street downtown
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – City officials were on scene Friday afternoon reopening…
Central Lee’s Herdrich named 2020 Principal of the Year
School Administrators of Iowa give Herdrich top honor DONNELLSON – Nicole Herdrich, Central Lee High…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Carmen M. Prado, 94, Fort Madison
Carmen M. Prado, 94 of Ft. Madison passed away on Wednesday, March 04, 2020 at 12:16…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Lois “Reta” Steele, 78, Keokuk
Lois “Reta” Steele, 78, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at River Hills…
FMPD urges safe plan for St. Pat’s celebrations
FORT MADISON – Green beer, leprechauns, and elusive pots of gold are all hallmarks of…
Lee County Bank announces promotions
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Michael K. Culbertson, President and CEO of Lee County Bank…
Froggy Bottom art reception Friday at FMAAA
BY BRIAN RIGGSFort Madison Area Arts Association FORT MADISON – Jim and Sheryl McLain rule…
YMCA, The Kensington partner on Parkinson’s support classes
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Beginning Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 the Fort Madison Family YMCA…
For the Record – Feb. 24-Feb. 27, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 02/24/20 – 8:02 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Nicholas Ryan…
Filing window for June primary started Monday
Township, soil and water candidates must also file now PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Monday,…
Sports briefs – Thursday, March 5, 2020
Central Lee boys lose finaleAden Ross and Dante Merschman each had 3 pointers in the…
Iowa means “Yes” in Arabic – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Contributing author Curt Swarm offer this week’s submission from the Holy Lands On a pilgrimage…
Annual Paint-A-Thon set for end of April
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The annual Fort Madison Paint-A-Thon has been set for…
Thacher, Smith place at AAU state wrestling meet
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Ike Thacher placed third and Teague Smith took fourth…
Banks and Beals Funeral Home obituary – James M. Fish, 58, Dallas City
James M. “Jim” Fish, 58, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020…
For the Record – Feb. 19, 2020 – Feb. 24, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report 02/19/20 – 3:24 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Gary D. Harryman, Jr., 59, Fort Madison
Gary Dean Harryman Jr., 59 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 9:58 am Tuesday,…