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…
election
Absentees for FM school levy election available
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor, announces that absentee ballots…
Mohrfeld wins Mayor; Bowker, Rink get council seats
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Current city councilman Matt Mohrfeld will move three…
School, city seats up for grabs Tuesday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Voters in Lee County will go to the…
Hope talks STEM; Smrt wants improved specialized learning
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Dianne Hope is looking to build on her…
Council needs new direction – Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor A fresh start for a bright future I have been reading…
Eligible FMHS students get registered to vote; break for Trump at 26%
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A straw poll conducted of potential student voters…
Mohrfeld has strong vision – Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, First of all, I would like to congratulate Mayor Brad Randolph on…
Voting is the way to solutions – Letter to the Editor
This is to all eligible voters and citizens for the city Fort Madison Iowa In…
Biden tells West Point crowd it’s time to “get up”
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Former Vice President Joe Biden told about 130…
Biden to visit Small Grand Things in West Point
BY PCC STAFF WEST POINT – Former Vice-President Joe Biden, a 2020 candidate for president,…
Candidates want to expand trade options
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Career education training and communication are on a…
FM teachers to hold school board candidate forum
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Education Association will be hosting a…
Forum brings out candidates’ view of mayor’s role
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The city’s three mayoral candidates took center stage…
Forum shows some separation among candidates
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Some separation was found Thursday during the City…
Mohrfeld, Hoskins square off for Mayor’s chair
Both want better communication, but are on different sides of infrastructure BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Partners to host two forums on upcoming city election
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – According to Fort Madison Partners Executive Director Tim…
Hamelton to take on Rink for at-large seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Jerry Hamelton is a former law enforcement officer…
Randolph, Greenwald won’t seek re-election; most of council up for grabs
Councilman Matt Mohrfeld takes out papers to be next city mayor BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR…
Auditor releases information for fall elections
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – This year marks the first time that city and school…
Three take out papers for school board
Only one district resident files papers to run against incumbents for two seats up for…
Early voting dooms Republicans in local elections
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Early voting was critical to the success…
Letter to the Editor- Kavanaugh appointment requires voter action
Dear Editor: October 6, the day Kavanaugh won a seat on the Supreme Court is…
Pen City Current One-on-Ones – District 3 Supervisor – Rich Harlow
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – For years, Rich Harlow used his voice…
Pen City Current One on Ones – 83rd House District – Jeff Kurtz
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – He was just settling into retirement when…
Pen City Current One on Ones – 84th House District – Jason Moats
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MT. PLEASANT – A base approach to politics and a…
Mayor favors appointing 3rd ward councilman
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The city’s currently vacant third ward council…
Harlow, Kurtz advance to general election
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Voters in Lee County sent Democrats Jeff…
Morawitz best for Iowans – Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: This letter is to show support of Bob Morawitz, Democratic candidate…
Morawitz to host Keokuk meet & greet Tuesday
KEOKUK – Bob Morawitz, Democratic candidate for Iowa HD 83 will be hosting a meet…
Letter to the Editor – School Board Oblivious to the Community’s Voice
Dear Editor: “The keys to brand success are self-definition, transparency, authenticity, and accountability”—Simon Mainwaring Once…
Letter to the Editor – School board president responds to election
Thank You, I wanted to take time after reflecting on Tuesday’s efforts toward the Fort…
Voters knock down two area referendums
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Voters in southeast Iowa shot down two…
Auditor issues reminder on April 3 elections
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Auditor Denise issued the following reminder for the upcoming April…
Letter to the Editor – Mayor says spend on school district’s future, not past
Fort Madison isn’t sitting still, and neither should its educational system. Activity is in the…
Referendum absentee ballots now available
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor, announces that absentee ballots…
Larkin wants to hold supervisor seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Four-term Lee County Supervisor Rick Larkin announced…
Former FM councilman Rich Harlow to seek supervisor seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – Montrose resident Rich Harlow announced this week that he will be…
Hunold stepping off board at year’s end
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Lee County Supervisor Don Hunold announced today that…
School board puts $30M referendum on April 3 ballot
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison School board accepted 193…
FMHS grad seeks state senate seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR CORALVILLE – A 2009 Fort Madison High School graduate is…
Morawitz takes 2nd ward seat, Randolph re-elected with 67% of vote
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison residents overwhelmingly reinstated Mayor Brad…
Reader supports change – Letter to the Editor
Our city needs someone that is going to do what he says they are going…
Candidate will grow city in positive direction – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor On November 7th, 2017, the city of Fort Madison will be holding one…
Resident says “no more status quo” – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor We don’t want status quo, we want Sorrentino! Mr. Randolph has stifled the…
Councilman Wright asks for your vote – Letter to the Editor
TO MY CONSTITUENTS FROM YOUR 2ND WARD COUNCILMAN BRIAN WRIGHT As your councilman and representative…
Letter to the Editor – Downtown business owner supports Randolph for Mayor
Dear citizens of Fort Madison, I am happy that we have our current mayor and…
Candidates talk streets, budgets, and safety at forum
Editor’s Note: Updated with correction on Bob Morawitz’s city priorities BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR…
Oct. 27 last day to pre-register for election
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Friday, October 27, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. is the…
Partners, Democrat to host candidate forum
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Partners along with the Fort Madison…