BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Current city councilman Matt Mohrfeld will move three seats to his right in January and pick up the gavel as the city’s next mayor. Mohrfeld garnered 819 of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Voters in Lee County will go to the polls Tuesday in a heavy field of candidates for area city and township elections, along with school board seats. For [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Dianne Hope is looking to build on her four years as a board member. Hope said she dealt with a huge learning curve in the first four years, [Read More…]
Letter to the Editor A fresh start for a bright future I have been reading the letters to the editor that have been sent by my opponent and I have read the letters to the [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A straw poll conducted of potential student voters at the Fort Madison High School has President Donald Trump leading among all presidential candidates. Of the 224 votes cast [Read More…]
To the Editor, First of all, I would like to congratulate Mayor Brad Randolph on his very successful tenure as the Mayor of Fort Madison. Brad has demonstrated a great vision for our community and [Read More…]
This is to all eligible voters and citizens for the city Fort Madison Iowa In my opinion I know this might be hurting me but this is for the citizens of Fort Madison Iowa Right [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Former Vice President Joe Biden told about 130 people at Small Grand Things in rural West Point Thursday it was time to get up. It was a phrase [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF WEST POINT – Former Vice-President Joe Biden, a 2020 candidate for president, will visit Lee County on Wednesday. The event will be held at Small Grand Things, 1903 West Point Road, West [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Career education training and communication are on a list of priorities for three candidates up for election on Nov. 5. Incumbents Carol Ross and Jared Hotop and former [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Education Association will be hosting a community forum on Tuesday, Oct. 29 beginning at 6 p.m. The forum will feature all six of the candidates for [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The city’s three mayoral candidates took center stage Wednesday at the final candidate forum sponsored by Fort Madison Partners. Tri-State Public Radio’s Jason Parrott moderated the event hosted [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Some separation was found Thursday during the City Council candidate forum held at City Hall. At the evening forum hosted by Fort Madison Partners and the Daily Democrat, [Read More…]
Both want better communication, but are on different sides of infrastructure BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Two of the candidates for the Fort Madison mayor’s seat have spent a lot of time in [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – According to Fort Madison Partners Executive Director Tim Gobble, the group will be hosting two forums to give voters a chance to get to know those running for [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Jerry Hamelton is a former law enforcement officer who moved back to Fort Madison about six years ago and is seeking his first public office in town. Kevin [Read More…]
Councilman Matt Mohrfeld takes out papers to be next city mayor BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison will have a new mayor in 2020. Current Mayor Brad Randolph put out a statement [Read More…]
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – This year marks the first time that city and school Elections are combined. There will be no School Board Elections in September. The date for this combined Election will be [Read More…]
Only one district resident files papers to run against incumbents for two seats up for election BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – With an April 2 bond referendum looming, two spots on the Fort [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Early voting was critical to the success of several local Democrats in local elections Tuesday night. Rich Harlow won the District 3 Lee County Supervisors race with [Read More…]
Dear Editor: October 6, the day Kavanaugh won a seat on the Supreme Court is a day that will change America. It was a good day for corporation, and the super rich but for people [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – For years, Rich Harlow used his voice for radio, but now he wants to put his voice to work for the residents of Lee County. Harlow, a [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – He was just settling into retirement when a political opportunity came knocking on the door. Literally packing for a trip to the Mexican Riviera, Jeff Kurtz of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MT. PLEASANT – A base approach to politics and a passion for helping stem the conservative tide in recent Iowa policies has Jason Moats running for a seat in the [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The city’s currently vacant third ward council seat may be filled by an appointment that could last until the next city election in Nov. 2019. Travis Seidel [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Voters in Lee County sent Democrats Jeff Kurtz and Rich Harlow to the general election with overwhelming victories in Tuesday’s primary election. Kurtz, a retired Burlington Northern [Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: This letter is to show support of Bob Morawitz, Democratic candidate for the Iowa House. Bob has proven himself to put the constituents he is representing first, making sure their voices [Read More…]
KEOKUK – Bob Morawitz, Democratic candidate for Iowa HD 83 will be hosting a meet and greet event at The Lost Canvas, 719 Main Street, Keokuk, IA on Tuesday May 29, 2018 from 4:00-6:00pm. The [Read More…]
Dear Editor: “The keys to brand success are self-definition, transparency, authenticity, and accountability”—Simon Mainwaring Once again the voters in the Fort Madison community have said no to building a new grade school. This is the [Read More…]
Thank You, I wanted to take time after reflecting on Tuesday’s efforts toward the Fort Madison Community School District elementary bond vote to say “Thank You”. First, thank you to all those who took time [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Voters in southeast Iowa shot down two attempts to improve school facilities for area students on Tuesday. The third time wasn’t charming for Fort Madison School district [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Auditor Denise issued the following reminder for the upcoming April 3rd Special Election. Have your driver’s license ready to show the precinct officials. Central Lee voters vote at Central Lee [Read More…]
Fort Madison isn’t sitting still, and neither should its educational system. Activity is in the air, from new subdivisions, to new businesses. There is significant investment in infrastructure, updating and improving our community for a [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor, announces that absentee ballots for the Special School Bond Election to be held Tuesday, April 3, are currently available in the auditor’s office. You [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Four-term Lee County Supervisor Rick Larkin announced Monday that he will be running for another 4-year term on the board. The former Fort Madison City councilman and [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG – Montrose resident Rich Harlow announced this week that he will be seeking a seat on the Lee County Board of Supervisors in this year’s election. Harlow is no stranger to localized [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Lee County Supervisor Don Hunold announced today that he will not be seeking re-election to the Board of Supervisors in this year’s election. Hunold, who spent 12 years [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison School board accepted 193 signatures Monday night and quickly voted 7-0 to add a question to an April 3 ballot to build a new [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR CORALVILLE – A 2009 Fort Madison High School graduate is seeking a state senate seat in Iowa’s 37th district which encompasses mostly Johnson and Cedar Counties. Eric Dirth, son of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison residents overwhelmingly reinstated Mayor Brad Randolph in Tuesday’s municipal elections, while 2nd ward residents elected Bob Morawitz to the City Council. Randolph soundly defeated challenger [Read More…]
Our city needs someone that is going to do what he says they are going to do . We need a change. we see what has been going on in our town and all this [Read More…]
Dear Editor On November 7th, 2017, the city of Fort Madison will be holding one of the most influenced Mayor’s races in a long time. And this could be a real turning point in our [Read More…]
Dear Editor We don’t want status quo, we want Sorrentino! Mr. Randolph has stifled the growth of this town for long enough, only allowing it to grow enough to say he is doing something when [Read More…]
TO MY CONSTITUENTS FROM YOUR 2ND WARD COUNCILMAN BRIAN WRIGHT As your councilman and representative since 2011, I say thank you. Thank you for trusting in me and supporting me as your voice for 2nd [Read More…]
Dear citizens of Fort Madison, I am happy that we have our current mayor and that he will continue to lead us, by running again in our upcoming election. Mayor Randolph has always strived to [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: Updated with correction on Bob Morawitz’s city priorities BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Four candidates for two open city seats discussed a variety of issues in a mostly cordial exchange [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Friday, October 27, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. is the final day to pre-register to vote in the Tuesday, November 7, 2017 City Election. You must be a United States [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Partners along with the Fort Madison Daily Democrat will be hosting a candidate forum on Wednesday, October 25th in the council chambers. The Forum is scheduled [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor, announces that absentee ballots for the City Election to be held Tuesday, November 7, 2017 are now available in the Auditor’s Office. You may [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Bob Morawitz ran for 2nd Ward city councilman in 2013…against Brian Wright. Morawitz is throwing his hat in the ring again in 2017…against Brian Wright. Morawitz has [Read More…]
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