Ft. Madison’s Art-in-Central Park has a decade of family fun Sundays under their belt since FMAAA brought the event back to town. Plenty of visual artists will be displayed under the shade trees of Central [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – In an effort to “bridge the digital divide,” the Fort Madison Public Library now offers its patrons the ability to checkout WiFi hotspot devices. These devices will allow patrons to [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The parent of a former Fort Madison Middle School student has filed a complaint with an Iowa board that could launch an investigation into how school officials [Read More…]
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – RSVP/United Way of the Great River Region is hosting a food drive on Sept. 11th in observance of National Day of Service of Remembrance. Food donations can be dropped off [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Local and state officials met for the first time officially Thursday in an effort to get a study started looking at options for the Burlington Northern Santa [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A group of people from a local church have plans underway to start helping with minor repairs to homes of aging Fort Madison residents. The project got [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The revived Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta will get $1,000 from the city to help offset some of the costs of helping get the celebration to its 97th [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Scott Fedler can remember riding a sheep out a chute and onto the soft dirt of C.E. “Eddie” Richards Arena when he was a boy. Now, as [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A study is officially underway to look at how to best repurpose the property of the historic former Iowa State Penitentiary. Officials with ISP have held three [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison police spent about an hour Tuesday morning looking for an unidentified man with a gun in the central part of the city. A LeeComm dispatcher [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Iowa State Penitentiary announced Wednesday morning that another tour date for the Historic Iowa State Penitentiary facility has been set for the fall. Public tours will once again be [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Very little headway has been made since a July 7 meeting where a consultant said the city is about $400,000 over budget on a plan to reconstruct [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison YMCA is nearing its goal of $30,000 to help underprivileged families have access to the facility’s programs. According to YMCA executive director Ryan Wilson, [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A preliminary hearing for the man accused in the accidental death of a Muscatine woman in Lee County has been postponed pending information being filed with the [Read More…]
Submitted release While students and teachers return to school after summer break, there will be an increase of traffic consuming the roadways of Fort Madison. Students will be walking to their bus pick-up and drop-off [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – A vehicle chase Wednesday night ended with a collision on Avenue E and a Fort Madison man in custody. According to a press release from the Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
Submitted article AMES – Chloe Hoenig of West Point, IA spent two weeks this summer at the ninth annual United States Department of Agriculture sponsored, AgDiscovery program hosted by Iowa State University in Ames IA. [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 6th Annual Riverview Games on Saturday, August 25th. The free, family-friendly event has become an end of summer ritual [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – City officials have approved a new personnel manual that redefines employee benefits for city employees. At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Fort Madison City Council, the council [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A discrepancy in interpretation of the City of Fort Madison’s commitment to the county’s economic development efforts resulted in a vibrant discussion between city officials and representatives [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Police Department would like to remind residents about the Tri-State Rodeo Parade’s “No Parking” restrictions on Saturday morning, September 8, 2018. On Saturday, all parking will be [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Lee County economic development officials will know Tuesday night what direction the city is going with regard to annual contributions to their efforts. At Tuesday’s regular city [Read More…]
KEOKUK – Dennis Fraise, COO of the Lee County Economic Development Group, was appointed Thursday to one of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Empower Rural Iowa task forces. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced members on the three task [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – PORT committee members receive a $750 check from members of the Fort Madison Elk’s Club. The donation will be used to provide matching funds for the Wellmark grant that was [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – Recently the K9 unit at Iowa State Penitentiary (ISP) participated in in the United State Police Canine Association (USPCA) Police Dog # 1 Certification Trials held in Des Moines. ISP [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Four Lee County Extension board members were honored by the Governor at a regional ceremony in Ottumwa on Wednesday. Rick Tebbs, Tom Mohrfeld, Steven Newberry and Tina [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – City leaders have balked, on a couple tie votes, at approving a personnel manual that governs employee benefits. However the changes defined in the manual are already [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Only one person stepped up to take on the 3rd Ward seat that was up for appointment Tuesday, but he’s a familiar face and jumped right into [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Here’s what’s on tap today at RiverFest 2018 on the riverfront in Riverview Park Fort Madison. The days activities include: RiverFest Games Sand Volleyball tournament 10 a.m. to 2 [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Fort Madison, Iowa woman on felony drug charges. Brooke Winn, 39, of Fort Madison, Iowa was arrested on August 2nd, 2018 [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – While helping cut the ribbon on the new upper floor apartments in downtown Fort Madison, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds talked to members of the Fort Madison Rotary [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – As Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller considers jumping into a lawsuit banning the release of documents that show how to print guns on 3D printers, Iowa Governor [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – In the past two weeks the City of Fort Madison has experienced at least 11 water main breaks and city officials are hoping some relief valves will [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With Riverfest just six days away, organizer Charles Craft said things are going at break-neck speed at this year projections are exceeding already lofty expectations and could [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Lee County Republicans will be holding their annual banquet on Saturday, July 28 at the Quality Inn and Suites on Reve Court in Fort Madison beginning at 5 [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Partners has added more local talent to the staff. Naming Denicia Wright to the post of Main Street coordinator, from her short-lived stint as Partners [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A fire that broke out in an apartment on the corner of 8th Street and Avenue E is still under investigation, according to Fort Madison Fire Chief [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It’s been years in the works, but the upper apartment phase of a rehab project in downtown Fort Madison is close to completion. A ribbon-cutting ceremony has [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Old Fort Players will hold auditions for their Fall Production on August 2 and 3 at the theater at 725 Avenue G. ‘Steel Magnolias’ will need 6 women [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – With the Tri-State Rodeo six weeks away, contestants are still being accepted for the annual Little Miss Rodeo & All-Around Cowboy Contest. This year’s event is to be held on Monday, September [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – After reaching a deal to take ownership of the land the current PAW animal shelter sits on, officials are now looking to the future, including building a [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – The month of July is a National Picnic Day with the celebration of summer activities, warm weather and outdoor barbeques in the United States. Families get together for fun and [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Organizers with Fort Madison’s iconic and cultural celebration of Mexican heritage and history in the city are still saying this year’s festival is cancelled. The Mexican Fiesta, [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – After the third straight meeting where city residents addressed city leaders about fireworks in the city, Mayor Brad Randolph said it’s time to take another look at [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With Lee County experiencing one of the lowest unemployment rates in recent history, area job posting sites are bursting at the seems with good paying jobs. According [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison businessman and former Lee County Supervisor Matt Mohrfeld has thrown his hat in the ring for the vacant 3rd Ward City Council position. The city [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF CARTHAGE – The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating a stabbing incident that occurred about 10 p.m. on Monday, July 9th. According to a release from the sheriff’s office, an incident [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – 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 are [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Just eight months into her tenure as the Director of Operations at LeeComm, Shanna Krogmeier has stepped down to take a similar post in Des Moines County. [Read More…]
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