The American Hospital Association describes National Hospital Week as a week that “celebrates hope and healing, and the hospitals, health systems, and the women and men who support the health and well-being of their communities [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DES MOINES – The Lee County Economic Development Group continues to collect plaques for the walls of the Keokuk office as state groups recognize the local efforts to bolster business retention [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A funky cowgirl in Fort Madison with more than 100,000 Facebook followers, and the restored Fox Theater in Fort Madison were honored Thursday morning as part of national [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – Thomas Klann, Agency Owner, State Farm has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) professional designation from The American College of Financial Services. Candidates for the CLU designation must complete a minimum of [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Ambassador Club welcomed two new providers and a new CFO to FMCH this morning. Welcome to Dr. Goronga, Dr. Argonyo, and Dan Linhart. Pictured are front from left to [Read More…]
DES MOINES – At the Annual Business Meeting of the Iowa Chiropractic Society (ICS) held in Des Moines on April 5th, Lauri Wondra, DC, passed the gavel and moved into the position of Immediate Past [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – In an effort to become a more well-rounded news outlet and bring more information to the north Lee County market, Pen City Current is expanding its platform. Lee [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BURLINGTON – Chase Gibb, the owner of Fort Madison’s Buffalo61 Bar and Grille, spent a cold Friday morning overseeing the installation of a pizza oven. But it wasn’t just any pizza [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Riverfront Business District is literally taking it’s Sensational Chefs fundraiser to a new level. The annual fundraiser the helps promote activities in the downtown district [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON, IA – 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 [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – A new collaboration launches on April 1, 2019 in Fort Madison. Bob and Jessica Holtkamp of Holtkamp’s Floors, Decor & Furniture are pleased to announce they have invited Lori Illner [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – Joshua R Denning, CRPC, CLTC a Private Wealth Advisor with Joshua Denning & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Fort Madison, Iowa, has qualified for the [Read More…]
WEST POINT – IMT Insurance, a Midwest-based provider of personal and commercial insurance products, recently announced its list of 2019 IMT Gem Too Agencies, distinguishing Fullenkamp Insurance Agency as one of the qualifying recipients. IMT Insurance is proud [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Nannette Griffin, Owner of Griffin Muffler & Brake Center, located at 535 Ave G Fort Madison, IA completed the necessary requirements to earn her Accredited Master Automotive Manager (AMAM) designation. [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Joshua R Denning, CRPC®, CLTC® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Fort Madison, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes magazine. The list [Read More…]
ANKENY – Jenny Steffensmeier, owner of Steffensmeier Welding & Manufacturing in Pilot Grove, is one of two area businesswoman selected to participate in the first Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in Iowa. Steffensmeier is [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A new eatery will throw open its doors just off the banks of the Mississippi River Wednesday. River Rocks, the newest occupant of the bar and restaurant [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Siemens-Gamesa wind blade production facility has another large order for windblades. On Tuesday company officials announced that the firm will be building 72 wind turbines for a [Read More…]
DES MOINES – Jones Contracting Corp., of West Point received a state safety excellence award this week. The company’s Portland Cement Paving Division was honored for first-place recognition in the ” Less than 100,000 Work [Read More…]
KEOKUK – Pilot Grove Savings Bank donated $3,000 to the Keokuk Public Library Foundation in support of their new Library Park. Pilot Grove Savings Bank just celebrated its 5th anniversary of having a presence in [Read More…]
PCC STAFF WEVER – Earlier this week, Iowa Fertilizer Company and its employees donated winter coats and other winter clothing items to students attending Richardson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School in Fort Madison. Through [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – In appreciation of their long commitment, the following employees at the DuPont Company were recognized in the 4th Quarter of 2018 for their service milestones. Kelley Joe Clark, Jerry Merschman, [Read More…]
PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Lee County Leadership Program is requesting applications from nonprofit organizations throughout Lee County for community projects. The eleven participants of this year’s Lee County Leadership Program will use their new [Read More…]
PCC STAFF WEVER – For the second consecutive year, Iowa Fertilizer Company and its employees are donating thousands of dollars to the St. Vincent’s De Paul Food Pantry in Burlington and the Lee County Food [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Every year DuPont kicks off their United Way Campaign with a Silent Auction and Campaign meetings in addition to employee and company pledges. This was a great year with 96% [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital recognized Darrell Featheringill as their October Employee of the Month. Featheringill is part of the Information Technology Services (ITS) team. He has been with FMCH for [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Griffin Muffler & Brake Center is spearheading a Diaper Drive for the month of November for the families of Lee County in need of an adequate amount [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fastenal outlet on the city’s west side has closed and consolidated operations with another area facility. According to Josh Anderson, Fastenal’s district manager for southeast Iowa, [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Boulders Inn & Suites Fort Madison is excited to announce it is now a member of the Cobblestone Hotels family. The addition of the successful and rapidly growing Boulders [Read More…]
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy Transportation (AET), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corp., has entered into a purchase agreement with Cedar Rapids-based, Hybrid Transit Systems. Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, AET currently operates the [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A couple hours under the hood on a breezy, fall Saturday may prove dividends for about a dozen women who showed up to learn some basics of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A brand marketing specialist told a group of local industrial leaders over lunch that creating a culture where employees are bragging about their jobs is a key [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – Pilot Grove Savings Bank has made a generous commitment in providing tri-state area nonprofit organizations critical grant funding. This week, Pilot Grove Savings Bank made a gift of $25,000 to [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – She never thought she would run her own business, but as the old story goes, opportunity knocked – and she answered the door. Jenny Craft, the new [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – Iowa small business owners and entrepreneurs can grow their businesses with the help of the Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses Program.” Beginning in January 2019, the program will be [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Dave and Sandy Holtkamp on some days think their 30 years in business has been a long journey. But in the next sentence looking at their son [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Students in both the Burlington Community Public School District and Holy Trinity Catholic School District are gaining a fresher look this school year with the help of Kempker’s True Value and [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital (FMCH) has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by the Des Moines Register. This is the sixth time since the program began FMCH has [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – It’s an exciting time for Silgan Containers Corporation in Ft. Madison. The addition of a brand new quick-top lid production line is in full swing and represents an investment of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Humans have a reaction when an assault seems imminent, it’s flight or fight. Joe Lestina just moved his Olive Branch Jiu Jitsu out of digs at the [Read More…]
Submitted article BURLINGTON – In the amount of time it takes to gas up and get a bite to eat, a new fast-charging station in Burlington will bring a fully depleted electric vehicle (EV) battery [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital recognized Ashley Hasek as its July Employee of the Month. Hasek is a nurse in the Surgical Services Department. She has been with FMCH for three [Read More…]
WHEREVER YOU GO, OUR WARRANTY GOES WITH YOU When you have service and repairs performed by Griffins, you’re covered by a nationwide limited repair warranty that extends across North America, for 36 months or 36,000 miles, [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Leadership Program is a collaborative effort designed to bring emerging and existing leaders together to guide and foster positive change in Lee County. Each year participants [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – According to a Siemens Gamesa release Thursday morning, the plant has produced it’s first new blade after reconfiguring the facility to the new line earlier this year. The facility [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With e-commerce becoming more a part of consumers’ lives, Hy-Vee Food Store in Fort Madison and Keokuk have expanded customer options for home-delivery. According to Amy McCoy, [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Tim Budnik of Group Benefit Partners in Ft Madison was recently acknowledged by Iowa Bankers Insurance & Services (IBIS) as a Level 11 producer. IBIS believes their top agents are [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Self expression is paramount to any artist or creator, and locally those people have now have downtown outlet to market those expressions. Jessica Northrup has moved her [Read More…]
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…]
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