Councilwoman says everyone has a role to play – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Fort Madison has a great many things going for it, history being one….
Opinion
MP alum bouncing around the world – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
He’s 6’9” tall. When Bobby Quayle (pronounced “Quail”) was in grade school in Mt. Pleasant,…
This summer isn’t flawless, but the lights are on
I was leaving Iowa City, heading south as the sun was setting, when I saw…
Did Congress define a living wage at $22/hour?
I’m trying to be a little more edgy in my editorials. I think the readership…
We can’t always fight fire with fire
It was sprinkling Friday morning and I went out to pull in some patio furniture…
Car points family in right direction – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
It was the spring of 1995 when my family and I decided to return to…
FMHS AD addresses summer sports protocols – Letter to the Editor
Dear Bloodhound Nation,As many of you already know we will be having a baseball and…
There’s no fine print in the Constitution for lawlessness
BY STEVE DELANEYGuthrie County Times Vadette I don’t get it. The right of the people…
Our grant is your grant
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR For the last several months, life has been a version of…
Nothing is too big to fall – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
There was an explosion, followed by a crackling. The hair on the back of my…
Let’s show the world we can handle summer sports – Letter to the Editor
Dear Central Lee Family, As many of you know, Governor Reynolds announced last week that…
He shed turns into art studio – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
Leave it to an artist. Artists usually have many talents, not just one art form….
Nation will watch how Iowa handles summer sports
The decision by the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School…
Memoir tells story of civil war brothers – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
He was eight years old when he came west in a covered wagon from Ohio…
Postmaster: “Keeping postal employees safe” – Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor The United States Postal Service is committed to delivering your mail…
Ambulance service debates leave us saying – “WHAAAT?!”
If you haven’t been paying attention to the recent scramble for the county to find…
Letter to the Editor – Tony Keefe pledges to be there for District 1 residents
My name is Tony Keefe and I am running for Lee County Board of Supervisors…
Letter to the Editor – County is turning its back on Lee County ambulance
Dear Editor, The speed at which this County turned its back on such a loyal…
Letter to the Editor – Cutting out Lee County Ambulance will hurt the county
Dear Editor; Lee County EMS service has been here for so long and it feels…
Great… and now we get “Murder Hornets”
Could 2020 possibly get any worse? Murder Hornets?… Really?… Have you seen these things? They…
Ninety-five year old knows about restoring youth – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Outside his apartment in Keosauqua sits his 1961 Chrysler Imperial, waiting. The Chrysler is in…
Skunk River loses one of its rocks – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The Skunk River is a little quieter today. It lost one of its arch rivals,…
Taxpayers deserve better answer on contract extension
It’s no secret that an attractive salary and benefit package creates a pool of attractive…
Food pantry thanks area for new roof – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor; What a glorious sight? The Fort Madison Food Pantry has a new roof!…
Kick this homebound diet around – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
Instead of gaining pounds while sheltering in place, use this home-bound time to achieve that…
Rosie the Riveter, becomes Mary the Mask Maker – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Mt. Pleasant beauty salon owner, Judy Williamson, took in stride the governor’s order to close…
Let’s be smart in lieu of shelter in place
My house smells like bleach. Not crazy bleach, but it just hangs in the air…
Letter to the Editor – Buy local when possible during crisis
Dear Editor: Many of the businesses throughout Iowa and the United States, including our local…
Iowa bucking trend in virus testing
It’s been a week full of press conferences, press releases and literally a minute-by-minute news…
IHSAA, IGHSAU making right moves with prep sports
Iowa was able to get its winter high school sports season finished last week despite…
Mishap puts crazy end to Holy Land trip – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The uneven stone steps going down were damp. Her heel caught on the edge of…
LCEDG keeps hammering away at county’s economic future
I stopped in for breakfast with the movers and shakers of Lee County Wednesday morning….
Holy Land visit shows stark contrasts – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The Dead Sea Scrolls were written on parchment that was bound in leather. When the…
Iowa means “Yes” in Arabic – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Contributing author Curt Swarm offer this week’s submission from the Holy Lands On a pilgrimage…
Voted PPEL isn’t a bond consolation prize
The Fort Madison Community School District is putting another referendum in front of district tax…
DFC Educators Foundation built by struggling student
Little Johnny was a bad boy. In the third grade at Elm Grove District Number…
It may be time to pull the lever in Iowa
Yes, as Fort Madison’s Joe Little reminded me Monday night, caucuses were born of the…
The crazy that is Iowa caucuses is now even crazier
In Iowa, you’re primary votes are cast with your feet. Seriously. You walk into a…
Something good came from the war – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
At 101 years of age, Quentin Fackler still remembers his dog tag number: 37047361. A…
County makes right call on LCEDG budget
Budgeting’s tough business. This is our fourth year digesting city and county budgets to turn…
City’s grit on building is a good sign
A message of sorts was sent to city residents late Friday afternoon. Mayor Matt Mohrfeld…
FCC’s $20B rural broadband fund shortens the journey to total connectivity
Proceeds for fund will come from user service taxes We’ve been keeping a close eye…
Councilwoman holding meet and greet
To the Editor; I believe communication is important and information should not be assumed to…
Scavaging for existence turns to hobby – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
Larry stuck the yardstick under the laundromat washer and scraped around. He pulled out a…
Mueller’s vision for Parish Hall close to reality – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 The snow was wet and…
Time to look at unpacking news from 2019
Christmas gifts don’t always have to come wrapped in a package with some ribbon and…
Lots to see, hear at The Chasmacian Crafter – Empty Nest, by Curt Swarm
Small Midwestern towns are dying, there’s no denying. Check out the town squares of most…
Auditors’ group working to keep voting secure
The 2020 elections are rapidly approaching, and we want Iowans to know that your state…
Here comes year four
They say when you climb a ladder quickly, about half the time you’re dangling in…
124-year-old barn one of oldest in state – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
It’s the only barn left on 8-Mile Road. There used to be 18 – 20…