Iowa’s small barns disappearing – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
You may have noticed the big, beautiful, red barn beside the highway. It’s just west…
Fort Madison News
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…
Big Ten football won’t be perfect, but could be stunning
Gary Barta noticed it when he saw others as he was walking through Iowa’s football…
Bell ringing again at Brush College one-room school
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Names like Gehle, Hasenclever, Winke, Smutzer and Wilmesmeier…
Officials hear opposition at vacant property public hearing
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A proposed ordinance that would require property owners…
Letter to the Editor – The Kensington celebrates National Assisted Living Week
Dear Editor: Due to COVID-19, current social distancing rules and the inability of friends and…
Fall ready to spring at FM public library
By SARAH CLENDINENGFM Public Library Director Spend some time outdoors this fallThis month’s Take and…
Housing authority helps FM family find home
Submitted by Pati Toops, Fort Madison Housing Authority Director FORT MADISON – This doesn’t tell…
Central Lee inducts seven into Hall of Fame
Lowenberg, Hoewing, Kirchner, Schinstock and Conlee among honorees. DONNELLSON, IOWA — The Central Lee Community…
Board of Health moves mask mandate to Supervisors
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Health is one…
Mayor to put franchise tax vote in front of council
City council to vote in two weeks on franchise fee and bonding for street repair…
City official says Humphrey building still not secure
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An Friday inspection of the Humphrey building in…
Public hearing set for facemask mandate
Board of Health to hold public hearing Wednesday at 7 a.m. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Miller to step down from 3rd Ward seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Third ward City Councilman Tyler Miller will resign…
Central Lee again makes list of Top Iowa workplaces
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON — The Des Moines Register has named the Central Lee Community…
Siemens Gamesa lays off 130 Monday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Siemens-Gamesa officials confirmed Monday morning that approximately 130…
Lynn putting a little South in your Mouth at new BBQ joint
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The lines were long and the all the…
Birthday ends in trip to Wall Street – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
On August 27, the night before Ginnie’s birthday, the moon and Mars lined up side-by-side,…
I don’t have COVID, but I’m sure sick from it
The coronavirus has hit me. No I haven’t tested positive, but the assault of data…
FMCSD to provide free meals through first trimester
FORT MADISON – The USDA has extended FREE meals for all students ages 1-18 years….
State asking local health officials to prepare for COVID vaccine
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County health officials are reviewing mass vaccination…
Suspect at large after stealing, crashing Illinois deputy’s cruiser
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – An 18-year old man is being sought by local…
School districts seeing variety of COVID impacts
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The two public schools in Lee County are…
County ambulance service could get state aid early
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A state program that helps prop up public…
ISP K9 team takes first at USPCA certification
FORT MADISON – The Iowa DOC K-9 Units attended the United State Police Canine Association…
United Way kicks off “Be United, Give United” campaign
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – During the week of September 8, 2020, the United…
Teacher sheds locks for cancer patients – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
“Nurtured and pampered by parents who didn’t want to make the mistakes of the previous…
Former Keokuk art teacher has monthly FMAAA exhibit
BY BRIAN RIGGSFort Madison Area Arts Association Director Don Hetzel of Coralville is well-known to…
Partners have Clear Vision for FM business
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Dr. Derek Vogelpohl isn’t blind to irony. As…
Board of Health gives nod to mask mandate
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Health voted Thursday…
County’s COVID positivity rate slides for second day
State shows 0 positive cases for the county for Tuesday, but LCHD shows 28 over…
Supervisors OK $321K jail camera system upgrade
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – County supervisors approved a move Tuesday to upgrade…
Regional HUD official visits FM properties
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A federal housing official stopped in Fort Madison…
Property registry part of city’s beautification effort
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – In two weeks, city officials will meet with…
City to dredge marina and repair jetty wall
Council also approves paying $15,000 for a hydraulic feasibility study of the marina water flows…
Supervisors broach idea of county mask mandate
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County officials are carefully eyeing a potential…
Treasurer’s office closed til further notice
LEE COUNTY – Effective at 2 p.m. Monday, the Lee County Treasurer’s office is temporarily…
City to hold forum on vacant property registration
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – According to City Building Director Doug Krogmeier, a public…
Three Rivers reaches Pollmiller playground goal
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Three Rivers Conservation Foundation is proud to announce…
Lee County to keep drop boxes in place
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Despite state officials saying drop boxes were not going…
“The Virus” is very real to area woman – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
Families gotta start back getting together for Sunday dinner and family reunions…not just funerals. –…
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…
Larson, Johnson shine in Hounds win over Falcons
Duo combines for four touchdowns as Fort Madison makes it four in a row over…
Committee Cancels 2020 Tri-State Rodeo
The health and safety of the Tri-State Rodeo’s patrons, volunteers, performers, and our community is…
YMCA director addresses COVID-19 case at facility
The following is a letter from the leadership at the Fort Madison YMCA regarding a…
FMHS to limit attendance at Friday’s football game
Vouchers given to band students, cheerleaders, and football players for two guest admissions each BY…
Reynolds closes bars in six Iowa counties
Lee, Des Moines and Henry counties left out of new round of closures despite surging…
P.A.W. kicks off campaign for new facility
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Officials with the P.A.W. animal shelter in Fort…