Jenkins decides to Putt-A-Round on east side
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Amber Jenkins has always wanted to own her…
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Hounds get 5th shutout in sweep of Trojans
Table being set for the Southeast Conference title Monday at BHS BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Vincent following her path with Serena Lynne Boutique
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Serena Vincent is a cancer survivor, and now…
For the Record – Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report06/29/21 – 9:25 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Lady Hounds take two from Keokuk
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It took just nine innings, but the Fort…
FMCSD plans principal shuffle for start of school year
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison schools will look a little different…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Sherilee “Sherry” Huston, 63, Keokuk
Sherilee “Sherry” Huston, 63, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her home. …
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Edna L. Meinhardt, 97, Keokuk
Edna Louise Meinhardt, 97, of Keokuk, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Montrose…
Van Buren, Davis counties in disaster order
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Davis and Van…
No 4. Lady Falcons one-hit Crusaders
BY PCC SPORTS WEST BURLINGTON – The Falcons lived up to the lofty reputation and…
Thurman has four-hit night in Hounds win
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison’s Vasin Thurman went 4-for-4 with two…
Rehm’s walk-off double sparks Lady Hounds
BY PCC SPORTS FORT MADISON – Fort Madison sophomore Neeley Rehm sent an 0-1 pitch…
Conservation board to apply for $100K trails grant
Funding would add to $100K commitment from board to Pollmiller Park trails rehab BY CHUCK…
HTC girls fall to Van Buren
BY PCC STAFF WEST POINT – The Holy Trinity Crusaders trailed by just two runs…
Hospital VIPs, chamber celebrate new partnership
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center begins new unified operations Thursday BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
For the Record – Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report06/28/21 – 8:40 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
LCEDG ‘pivoted’ efforts, focus during pandemic
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Lee County is facing what Dennis Fraise is…
New ‘Back the Blue’ law will reset sheriff’s salary
Compensation board members say supervisors historically have ignored recommended pay hikes for elected officials. BY…
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Keokuk couple
KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk couple…
For the Record- Monday, June 28, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report06/25/21 – 11:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Nancy Kay Row,…
Pen City Current-Lee listings for June 28, 2021
Charlie Korschgen Kiddie ParadeThis year’s 109th annual parade starts at 10 a.m. on July 3…
Supervisors to discuss meeting location again
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Supervisors are still looking at where…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Yula M. Meyer, 83, Montrose
Yula Mae Meyer, 83, of Montrose, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Montrose…
Potonowok ladies spruce up Riverview flag pole
BY LORI ILLNER GREENEPresident Potowonok Circle FORT MADISON – Potowonok Circle of Kings Daughters, long…
Nauvoo PD makes sex offender arrest
BY PCC STAFF NAUVOO – The Nauvoo Police Department arrested an Illinois man wanted for…
For the Record – Sunday, June 27, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report06/24/21 – 1:06 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Loretta Herrin, 89, formerly of Fort Madison
Loretta Herrin, 89 years, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died May 21, 2021 in Topeka,…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Anna Marie Underwood, 94, Fort Madison
Anna Marie Underwood, 94 years, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Wednesday, June 23, 2021…
Yellowstone – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
As we pulled out onto the highway for our week-long vacation at Yellowstone National Park,…
A little ‘sole’ searching – Beside the Point
I bought a new pair of shoes this weekend. I have two other pairs –…
Central Lee squads fall to West Burlington
BY PCC STAFF WEST BURLINGTON – West Burlington got the best of Central Lee in…
Whaley homers twice, but Lady Hounds fall on final play
BY PCC STAFF MARION – Fort Madison had a 6-0 lead going into the bottom…
Hounds’ rally against No. 12 Bulldogs cut short
BY PCC STAFF OTTUMWA – The 12th-ranked Ottumwa Bulldogs handed the Fort Madison Bloodhounds a…
Pen City Current obituary – Daniel J. Sanders, 77, formerly of Fort Madison
Daniel J. “Dan” Sanders, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 11:24 p.m. on…
Vigen Memorial Home obituary – Jerry Weber, 84, Monmouth
Jerry “Bud” Weber, 84 of Monmouth, IL formerly of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, June 23,…
Schmitz Funeral Home obituary – Adrian G. Lampe, 90, Mt. Pleasant
Adrian G. Lampe, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, formerly of Houghton, Iowa, passed away at…
ABATE ride set for July 17th to benefit hospice residents
BY PCC STAFF WEST BURLINGTON – Plans are underway for the 17th Mystery Ride for…
For the Record – Thursday, June 24, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report06/23/21 – 8:15 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Wickramasingha named Marshal of Korschgen Kiddie Parade
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The organizing committee announced today that Kumar K. Wickramasingha has…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Marilyn L. Besser, 88, Fort Madison
Marilyn L. Besser, 88, of Fort Madison and formerly of Kissimmee, FL passed away on Thursday,…
Final arrest made in February downtown shooting
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – According to Fort Madison police, a 34-year-old man…
Light Up the Sky launch different in 2021
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The 4th of July launch of the “Light Up…
FM man gets 30 years for child pornography conviction
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DAVENPORT – A Fort Madison man has been sentenced to 30…
Former Lee County Attorney’s legal battles on hold
Anderson was facing a civil suit and criminal charges in connection with alleged Trust theft…
Former Hawkeye Gesell helps out at Central Lee hoops camp
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – Mike Gesell remembers wanting to be a basketball player….
Sheriff, FM Police Chief react to ‘Back the Blue’ law
New law could reset salary structure at Sheriff’s office BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY…
Brown joins Steve Link Ameriprise office
FORT MADION – Jordan Brown, MS, Financial Advisor has joined a Fort Madison office of…
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home obituary – Georgia L. Meyers, 83, Montrose
Georgia L. Meyers, 83, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at…
For the Record – Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Fort Madison Police Report06/21/21 – 6:18 a.m – Fort Madison Police responded to a report…
Central Lee groups to attend 2021 Liberty Bowl
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – The Central Lee High School band and choir will perform…