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…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – 2nd Ward City Councilman Brian Wright will be seeking another four years on the City Council in the upcoming November elections. With the elections less than seven [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Tuesday, Sept. 26 is National Voter Registration Day and the Lee County Auditor’s office is taking advantage of the opportunity to engage voters and address questions with [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison School district voters have brought two incumbents back onto the board and elected one newcomer to take a seat on the board. Results of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR – Six residents in the Fort Madison School District are on the ballot Tuesday as is a 6-cent instructional support levy for the Southeastern Community College. Current Board President Timm [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: All candidates for the upcoming Sept. 12 school board election were invited to write an unedited letter to the voters to be posted on our website, to our social media outlets and to [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: All candidates for the upcoming Sept. 12 school board election were invited to write an unedited letter to the voters to be posted on our website, to our social media outlets and to [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor, announces that absentee ballots for the School Election to be held Tuesday, September 12, 2017 are now available in the Auditor’s Office. You may [Read More…]
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three articles looking at candidates in the Sept. 12 election for the Fort Madison School District Board of Directors. BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Preparing [Read More…]
Editors’ Note: Due to the number of candidates for the upcoming election school board election, Pen City Current will be running platform stories looking at two candidates at a time. BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Voters will decide today again, if the Fort Madison Community School District will get to build a PreK-3rd grade school and two ball fields on the districts [Read More…]
Dear Editor; The Slaters moved to Fort Madison because of the potential. There were many factors that went into our decision to move here from the Chicago-area after 25 years. An incredible job opportunity as [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The committee promoting the passage of a $27 million bond issue to build a new preK to 3rd grade elementary building is shifting gears with 7 days [Read More…]
PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor, announced Thursday that absentee ballots for the Special School Bond Election to be held Tuesday, June 27, will be available in the Auditor’s office beginning [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – After a large victory in the Tuesday special election last week, the Lee County Board of Supervisors will swear in Clinton Boddicker as the newest Lee County Attorney [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – The two candidates for county struck a chord of harmony in the final debate prior to Tuesday’s election. Current Assistant Lee County Attorney Clinton Boddicker and County Attorney [Read More…]
PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION I, Denise Fraise, Commissioner of Elections of Lee County, Iowa do hereby certify this ballot as a correct copy of the regular ballot to be used in the polling places at [Read More…]
Dear Editor, I made the motion to appoint Ross Braden as the Lee County Attorney not because of a North v. South issue. I was there and listened to all the applicants when they were [Read More…]
PCC STAFF Denise Fraise, Lee County Auditor, announces that absentee ballots for the Special Election to be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 will be available in the Auditor’s Office beginning Monday, April 17, 2017. You [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A newly announced candidate for mayor of Fort Madison says the city has become stagnant and he wants to help restart growth. Chris Sorrentino, who has taken [Read More…]
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