United Way just under 40% from campaign goal
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Coronavirus has forced non-profit agencies funded by the…
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LCHD officials offer tips for holidays during virus surge
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – When records are broken, we often celebrate. But when that…
Blackout Wednesday leads to highway fatalities
Submitted article WEST POINT – Thanksgiving is a time for counting blessings and being around…
Local 2nd District recount yields no changes
One absentee ballot forces a 12-hour second recount on Saturday BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
County board OKs radio bonds
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Supervisors has given a nod to…
Central Lee sets structure for post-holiday attendance
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – The Central Lee School District announced late this afternoon…
Great River Health CEO asks for resiliency
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR BURLINGTON – Great River Health System CEO Matt Wenzel said discussion…
Fundraiser underway after trap shooting accident
Submitted article KAHOKA – On September 3, 2020 a parent’s worst nightmare; receiving a call…
Lee County Jail inmate dies Tuesday morning
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – An inmate at Lee County Jail was found…
EMS board looking to buy six new ambulances
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The committee overseeing the transition of the Lee…
County board sets public hearing for radio bonds
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A $6.2 million revenue bond to pay for…
Christmas for Kids & Teens in full swing
Submitted article FORT MADISON – From now through December 16, 2020, Christmas for Kids and…
Task force makes two arrests
BY PCC STAFF The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Donnellson…
Reynolds nudges mitigation as COVID washes over state
YMCA halts youth programming through November; Central Lee District status quo BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
LCHD sends out plea as county COVID surges
County 14-day positivity rate is closing in on 19%; Hancock County Sheriff closes office, SEISC…
Noll garnering support for Lake Cooper habitat project
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Supervisor Gary Folluo presents LCCB Project Liaison J.R. Noll with…
Pilot Grove Savings Bank makes donation to library project
KEOKUK – Pilot Grove Savings Bank donated $2000 towards Keokuk’s Library Foundation Park project. Scott…
Donnellson woman wants Bengal cat(s) returned
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – A Donnellson woman is pleading with local officials to…
Fedler wants digital upgrade spend to go to voters
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Board Chairman Ron Fedler is hoping…
Virus activity continues to climb in Lee County
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Coronavirus activity is almost at an all-time high…
Final polling list released by auditor’s office
LEE COUNTY – Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the Lee County Auditor’s office…
County to bond $5.7M to build new digital system
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A move by the 911 Board Thursday night…
County surpasses 1,000 positive COVID cases
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Lee County surpassed 1,000 positive cases of coronavirus…
Task Force, GHOST nab alleged meth dealer
LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk…
Lee County Woman Laughs And Laughs After $10,000 Lottery Win
Janet Charbonneau Claims Big Prize In ‘Holiday Wishes’ Scratch Game CLIVE, Iowa — A Lee County…
Auditor’s offices to stay open Saturdays for early voting
LEE COUNTY – Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections announced that the…
LCEDG’s Fraise named to international economic board
LEE COUNTY – The Nominations Committee of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has elected Dennis…
Task force arrests Keokuk man on possession charges
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest…
County approves shooting range north of city
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – County officials gave a nod of support Tuesday…
County joins regional reporting authority
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County is now part of a statistical…
One injured in early morning accident
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – A Wever man was injured this morning as a…
Domestic violence data bumped by COVID shutdown
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Lee County has seen an uptick in calls…
County issues $1M in bonds for jail, building repairs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – County officials voted unanimously Tuesday to issue just…
Supervisors to hold bond hearings Tuesday
Supervisors also to consider $706,000 budget amendment BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Two…
County resets Nov. 3 polling places due to COVID
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the Lee…
County hits 700 positive cases over weekend
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Positive COVID tests in Lee County surpassed the…
Absentee in-person voting starts Monday
Auditor reminds voters who requested mail-in ballots to vote on that ballot only BY CHUCK…
DVIP to hold supply drive at Fareway Saturday
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The state’s Domestic Violence Intervention Program will be holding…
United Way Restaurant Days starts in Fort Madison
Fort Madison’s 10th Street Station kicks off annual fundraiser Thursday BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY…
Graber, Kurtz ramp up campaigns as absentee voting nears
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With absentee ballots starting to go out Monday,…
Millard named co-chair of STEM advisory board
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A member of the Lee County Economic Development…
Gregory, SEIRPC each get $100K in state grants
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – Gregory Design and Manufacturing and Southeast Iowa Regional Planning…
Taylor, Reichman stay on party lines for 42nd Senate seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Iowa State Sen. Rich Taylor will be banking…
Two arrested on meth charges in Fort Madison
FORT MADISON – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of two Fort…
Supervisors turn down Board of Health mask regulation
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A proposal to require face coverings when not…
Folluo, Seyb face off for District 4 Supervisor
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – There won’t be a lack of passion on…
In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 5 in county
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Lee County Auditor Denise Fraise announces that in-person absentee…
Thieves break into PAW shelter overnight
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Lee County Sheriff’s department is investigating a…
Lee County offices update service protocols
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Lee County Treasurer Chris Spann has announced that starting…
Bell ringing again at Brush College one-room school
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Names like Gehle, Hasenclever, Winke, Smutzer and Wilmesmeier…