As crazy as it sounds, I would’ve liked to have been at the Capitol
“Execute the traitors. I wanna see executions!” That’s a quote from an unidentified participant in…
election
State certifies 2nd district, 2020 general election results
Miller-Meeks win 2nd Congressional District by six votes; Hart to petition under Federal Contested Elections…
Local 2nd District recount yields no changes
One absentee ballot forces a 12-hour second recount on Saturday BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
Schulz, Amandus tapped to fill council vacancies
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – After close to 90 minutes of interviews, the…
Reynolds says election shows Iowans approve of state’s handling of COVID crisis
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said Thursday that election…
Republicans sweep local, state elections
Absentees not enough to offset, heavy local Republican precinct voting BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE…
Absentee ballot counting underway in county
Candidates wrap up campaigning with stops around the area Monday BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT…
Auditor’s offices to stay open Saturdays for early voting
LEE COUNTY – Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections announced that the…
2nd Ward candidate wants to bring new ideas to the table
Letter to the Editor: In 1906 in a speech in Washington DC Theodore Roosevelt said:“To…
Candidate for 2nd Ward says let council fill vacancies
Dear Editor; When it comes to filling the two recent vacancies on the FM city…
Two step forward to fill 2nd Ward seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Two residents of Fort Madison’s 2nd Ward have…
Graber, Kurtz ramp up campaigns as absentee voting nears
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – With absentee ballots starting to go out Monday,…
Taylor, Reichman stay on party lines for 42nd Senate seat
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Iowa State Sen. Rich Taylor will be banking…
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…
Early in-person voting to be done curbside
From Lee County Auditor’s Office LEE COUNTY – In person voting for the June 2,…
Reichman, Amos tangle in GOP primary for 42nd District
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Two southeast Iowa Republicans will be battling for…
Weber, Fraise want to keep serving county
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Two Lee County elected officials want to continue…
School’s physical plant levy bump approved by voters
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Community School District will get…
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…
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…