BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Although her father is no-longer alive, Brenda Derr is using her dad’s nickname for her as an inspiration in her new business venture. Derr, the owner of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – After two years of tending the needs of past, present, and future business owners in Fort Madison’s Main Street District, Cassie Gilbert has stepped away and Denicia [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR BURLINGTON – Carrying the iconic orange, green, and gold colors now synonymous with Connection Bank and Insurance, a new ultra, state-of-the-art banking location is now open in Burlington. The new [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The golden shovels were out and hardhats on as city, county, and Scotts Miracle-Gro officials broke ground Monday on an expansion project that could bring more than [Read More…]
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company is taking proactive steps to reduce costs for customers due to today’s heat. Energy prices can peak during intensely hot days like today. To reduce costs, [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Well, you don’t have to run out of town to find a bang for Fourth of July celebrations this year. For the first time in many years, [Read More…]
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Twenty-four area nonprofit organizations are receiving community grants totaling $44,772 from the Alliant Energy Foundation this spring. “These organizations do such valuable work that makes our communities stronger,” said Julie Bauer, [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – Fort Madison Community Hospital announced Friday that it will be closing the Keokuk Medical Center after a decision to break with Blessing Health Systems. In separate releases from FMCH and [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – It was announced Friday that the Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded Scotts Miracle Gro $91,612 in direct financial assistance and tax benefits for the company’s upcoming $2.6 million [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – One of the most visible small business owners in town and an iconic Main Street business were honored by Fort Madison’s Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning. The [Read More…]
Employees with Silgan Containers in Ft. Madison pose for a group photo after completing their biannual cleanup of both sides of the intersection of Highway 2 along US 61 on April 28th as part [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – The Kensington senior living community in Fort Madison, Iowa, welcomes Leia Morrison as its new Director. Joining a team of more than 65 locally and 800 nationally, Morrison will move [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR WEST BURLINGTON – With National Administrative Professionals week being celebrated across the nation next week, a local instructor at Southeastern Community College is showcasing a program that’s aimed at helping [Read More…]
Submitted article NAUVOO – Cambre House and Farm will hold their second annual craft show and open house on Monday May 28th, Memorial Day, from ten to four. Located between Nauvoo and Niota on the [Read More…]
ANIAH ROSS PCC FMHS INTERN FORT MADISON – More than 30 women and children joined Kempker’s True Value Rental and Jim’s Greenhouse for their first Miniature Garden Workshop held in conjunction with Kempker’s first ever [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Mobile Nursing Services announced in February it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The iconic red letters came down on Friday, but the Y-A-L-E-Y outline on the porcelain walls at the Yaley Auto Clinic still remains. Jim and Linda Yaley [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Lee County Bank President Mike Culbertson presented a $2,500 check to Lin Cramer for the Fort Madison Food Pantry. Lee County Bank has been a long-time supporter of the Fort [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A local dentist is close to finalizing plans to open a second office in Fort Madison. Over the past several years, Dr. Mark C. Pothitakis has been [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR WEST POINT – It’s not an uncommon theme where someone takes a hobby they enjoy and turns it into a business. That’s exactly what Kim and Randy Cook have done [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An investment in technology has set Rashid Pharmacy in Fort Madison apart from other retail pharmacies in this part of the state. Joe Rashid, owner of Rashid [Read More…]
SUBMITTED ARTICLE FORT MADISON – Each May during National Small Business Week the Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce honors the greater Fort Madison small business community for their efforts and achievements during the previous [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Join Fort Madison Main Street for the Quilt Walk April 2nd through April 30th in Downtown Fort Madison. Visitors can view these beautiful works of art and [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF WEVER – Earlier today, Iowa Fertilizer Company was named the winner of the Exida Safety Award, recognizing the company’s longstanding commitment to the safety of its operations, employees, and the community at [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – After years of working at salons for other owners, two local hair professionals have followed their dream of working for themselves. Tina Hauck and Davette Jurgenson have [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Sara J. Hennigar, APMA®, a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Fort Madison, IA. recently received the Accredited Portfolio Management AdvisorSM (APMA®) designation from the College of Financial Planning. Individuals [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The old Field of Dreams adage – if you build it they will come – rang true at Fort Madison’s newest bar and grille Thursday night. A [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – Joshua Denning, CRPC®, CLTC® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Fort Madison, IA was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes Magazine. The list recognizes financial [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – A recent study shows the local, regional and state economic impact of having a local hospital in Fort Madison. According to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association, [Read More…]
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Michael K. Culbertson, President and CEO of Lee County Bank, is pleased to announce the following promotions approved by the Board of Directors at their Annual Meeting. Michelle Baldwin, West Point Branch Manager, [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital recognized Heather Stevenson as their January Employee of the Month. Stevenson works as the Director of Maternal Child Department overseeing the FMCH Birthplace. She has been [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Artist Trax Studios is pleased to present Pottery Classes with Noah! The beginner classes will focus on the basics, getting the budding artist used to working with clay and texturing [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a similar job or a new career direction, over 100 job seekers visited the Comfort Inn & Suites in Fort Madison from [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A new CNC mill will become part of a local manufacturing company’s repertoire this spring. And the piece of modern tech is so big – it needs [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Community Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors has selected Chuck Osmanski as the President of the Board effective January 26th, 2018. He will serve a two-year term, replacing JoAnn Lampe. [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – Lee County EDG Chief Operating Officer Dennis Fraise has earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and [Read More…]
CEDAR RAPIDS – Customers will have new options as part of an approved rate settlement for Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company. On April 3, 2017, the company proposed its first rate review in six years [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF BURLINGTON – Connection Bank proudly announces Brock Ita has joined the team as Burlington Market President. The bank along with its affiliate, Connection Insurance, is in the process of building a new [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The owners of the old Lee County Bank and Cattermole Library got good news two weeks ago that windows have been approved for the building and will [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Community Hospital Board of Directors has named Jeremy Alexander as the permanent President/CEO of FMCH effective February 1st, 2018. Alexander took on the role of Interim [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Jim Gerdes, a member of the Fort Madison Community Hospital Board of Directors since 2001, has announced his retirement from the Board effective January 29th, 2018. He will be [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The 3rd generation of Kempker’s True Value & Rental put their mark on the family brand just before the holidays when they expanded the family business by [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An empty car lot now sits on the east end of town, as Shottenkirk moved its used car inventory to its full service dealership on the city’s [Read More…]
BY LEE K. VANDENBERG PCC SALES MANAGER FORT MADISON – Last week, Facebook announced it was rolling out changes that would profoundly alter the way news appears in users’ News Feeds, with the priority being [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Connection Bank is making another connection with southeast Iowa. The banking and insurance company has broken ground on a new office in Burlington just south of the [Read More…]
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – December 22, 2017 – Seven area nonprofit organizations are receiving community grants totaling $7,850 from the Alliant Energy Foundation in the second of its two 2017 giving cycles. “We are proud [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Alliant Energy has received a record number of customers reporting scam phone calls. Customers also report that scammers are getting better at impersonating utilities. The company received a few [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The past three months have seen the corner of Avenue L and 37th Street go through transitions of demolition to construction, but Turbo Wash owner Eric Freitag [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – This spring, the Fort Madison area will be home to one of Burlington’s most iconic eateries. Chase Gibb, the owner of The Buffalo Tavern on Burlington’s south [Read More…]
BOONE – Iowa Egg Farmers, in partnership with Fareway Stores, Inc., are conducting a buy two, give one promotion. From Monday, December 18 through Saturday, December 23, when a customer buys two dozen eggs at [Read More…]
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