Central Lee sets structure for post-holiday attendance
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – The Central Lee School District announced late this afternoon…
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Schools consider virtual learning for snow days
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – For several years now a small group of…
FM schools to go back to face-to-face starting Nov. 2
On-line learning still an option, but hybrid plans will phase out early. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
FMHS trades team takes another challenge title
BURLINGTON, Iowa — In recognition of Construction Week 2020, Carl A. Nelson & Company conducted…
Freeport-McMoRan grant gets Lincoln $5,000 in STEM tech
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – STEM funding continues to occupy the attention of…
SCC weighs in on joint education center
(Editor’s Note: Pen City Current reached out to Southeastern Community College President Dr. Michael Ash…
Richardson unveils new STEAMhound Station
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Students at Richardson Elementary School have a new…
FM Kiwanis helps fill schools supply cabinets
FORT MADISON – Above, Mary Hellige, Lincoln Elementary teacher and Kiwanis Club member, and Tracy…
District to extend six early outs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison teachers will get about 12 hours…
Central Lee inducts seven into Hall of Fame
Lowenberg, Hoewing, Kirchner, Schinstock and Conlee among honorees. DONNELLSON, IOWA — The Central Lee Community…
FMCSD to provide free meals through first trimester
FORT MADISON – The USDA has extended FREE meals for all students ages 1-18 years….
School districts seeing variety of COVID impacts
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The two public schools in Lee County are…
Central Lee’s pod classes are unique in Return to Learn
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – With the state of Iowa now reporting more than…
YMCA needs volunteers for remote learning centers
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A move from the Fort Madison YMCA to…
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…
SCC rolls out new early childhood degree program
WEST BURLINGTON — This fall, SCC will offer an Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied…
Huebner named new HTC high school principal
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Michael Sheerin, Chief Administrative Officer of Holy Trinity Catholic…
Crusaders finally get across the stage
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Holy Trinity Catholic High School Principal Michael Sheering,…
Schulz, Manshiem named SCC Distinguished alums
WEST BURLINGTON – Southeastern Community College will be honoring two alums in the business and…
SCC rolls out fall campus reopening plan
WEST BURLINGTON – Southeastern Community College will resume face-to-face classes and limited campus activities with safety…
SCC looking for Alumni award nominations
WEST BURLINGTON – Southeastern Community College (SCC) is accepting nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni…
Crozier gets 2.6% salary bump with new contract
Superintendent gets 2.6% bump after board evaluation Monday night. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON –…
Central Lee to open year with off-site pods
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON, IOWA — The Central Lee Community School District will implement…
FMCSD to require staff to wear masks around students
BY KATIE SCOVILLEPen City Current FORT MADISON – As communities prepare to go back to…
SCC nears completion of former CarSmart lot
BY KATIE SCOVILLEPen City Current FORT MADISON – As you cruise down Avenue G, you…
Holy Trinity schools announce honor rolls
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Holy Trinity Catholics schools has announced its honor rolls…
HTC announces honor rolls
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Holy Trinity Catholics schools has announced its honor rolls…
Central Lee school district announces honor rolls
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – Central Lee Community Schools has announced its Middle School honor…
Central Lee honor rolls announced
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – Central Lee Community Schools has announced its Middle School honor…
FM’s Scholl to lead At-Risk program in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS – The College Community School District has named Angela Scholl as its new…
Locals make University of Iowa President’s, Dean’s lists
IOWA CITY – Three area students were named to the University of Iowa President’s List…
Central Lee students earn 1st semester honor rolls
DONNELLSON – Central Lee Community Schools has announced its honor rolls for the first semester…
Harter, Graham get annual Kiwanis awards
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Kiwanis announced their annual scholarships this week. Nathanial Harter…
FMCH groups announce annual scholarship winners
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital Foundation and the FMCH Auxiliary award annual scholarships…
Central Lee releases 2019-20 teacher, staff awards
DONNELLSON, IOWA — Six teachers and staff from the Central Lee Community School District have…
Westercamp gets Elks scholarship
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Local Elks Lodge #374 is proud to announce Dalton Westercamp…
Richardson PTO sponsors STEAMhound Learning space
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Richardson Elementary PTO is excited to announce their sponsorship of…
Sandrock honored with distinguished alumni award
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison High School announced the 2020Alumni Hall of Honor Distinguished Alumnus Award…
FMHS senior podcast project gets national recognition
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A senior English project turned into something a…
Johnson, Gobble, Sheerin get FM Rotary awards
Submitted article FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Rotary Club has selected three outstanding recipients…
FMHS starts building virtual graduation for seniors
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It’s going to take three full days, but…
FMHS to be honored with Catt winners
DES MOINES – Fort Madison High School will be honored with 17 other Iowa high…
FMCSD’s Slater gives end of year update
Hello, FMCSD Families, As we have a little under two weeks until our last day…
Harter, Schneider earn Koellner Scholarships
FORT MADISON – Each year, Lee County Bank awards the J. Patrick Koellner Scholarship to…
Graham earns PEO scholarship
FORT MADISON – Holy Trinity Catholic senior Claire Graham was presented the P.E.O. Nancy Wagner…
Three seniors get Lee County Democrat awards
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Democrats have awarded 3 scholarships to Lee County Graduates this…
Pothitakis, McVey, and Hupp honored as Governor’s Scholars
LEE COUNTY – Three area seniors were honored as members of the 2020 Governor’s Scholar…
Julie Freesmeier wins HTC Teacher of the Year
Each year HTC students and families are invited to nominate a teacher for a special…
FMCSD releases updates on graduation, 2020 school year
The following is a letter from Fort Madison School District Superintendent Dr. Erin Slater on…
Central Lee updates end-of-year plans
The following is an update from Central Lee Community School District Superintendent Dr. Andy Crozier…