The Record
For the Record – Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 11/08/19 – 7:10 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 5800 block of Avenue O. 11/08/19 – 9:28 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
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The Record
For the Record – Monday, Nov. 11, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report No report due to federal holiday Lee County Sheriff’s Report No report due to federal holiday Hancock County Sheriff’s Report 11/04/19 – James A Son, age 34, of Carthage, IL was [Read More…]
Sports
Hound 7th graders win at Washington
WASHINGTON – Marcus Guzman scored 10 points to lead Fort Madison’s 7th Grade Little Hounds boys basketball team to a 35-16 over Washington Tuesday night. Caden Barnes had eight points and led the Hounds in [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 11/07/19 – 9:39 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Sheldon Shanta Robinson, 32, of Fort Madison, in the 1800 block of Avenue J. 11/07/19 – 11:22 a.m. – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Space heater causes Thursday house fire
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A space heater on the first floor of a home in the 1500 block of Avenue E is being blamed for a fire that heavily damaged the home [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Park board may look at volunteer, fundraising plans
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Parks board may launch a program aimed at recruiting volunteers, specifically high school students, to help with city projects. At Wednesday’s regular meeting of the [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
City planning assault on nuisance vehicles
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison city officials have an early Christmas present for some property owners. It’s a big orange sticker for your abandoned vehicle. And if you can’t move the [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 11/06/19 – 11:21 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 1900 block of Avenue J. 11/06/19 – 12:45 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Health
FMCH’s Green to host end of life discussion
Submitted articleFORT MADISON – Fort Madison Community Hospital (FMCH) will host the next session in their monthly community health education series on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. This session entitled “Navigating End of Life Decisions” will [Read More…]
Health
YMCA adding Ballet & Tap intro program
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Family YMCA is happy to announce a brand new program for our area youth. ‘Intro to Ballet & Tap’ is an hour-long combination class specifically designed to introduce girls [Read More…]
Education
CyberHounds make pitch for 2020 season
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Gemini made an encore appearance at the Elliott Test Kitchen Tuesday night. The robotic team member of the Fort Madison Cyberhounds helped the team to a strong finish [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 11/06/19 – 12:36 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Michael Robert Scott, 40, of Fort Madison in the 1200 block of Avenue H, on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Scott [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Wykert joins Fort Madison School Board
Hope, DiPrima, Ross all hold seats; Hotop ousted BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The closest race of the night was for the fourth and final board seat on the Fort Madison School Board. [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Mohrfeld wins Mayor; Bowker, Rink get council seats
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…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Joan M. Bentler, 90, Fort Madison
Joan M. Bentler, 90, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at The Kensington. She was born on March 21, 1929 in St. Paul, IA to Stephen & Rosine Pollmiller [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
City outlines leaf burning rules for November
FORT MADISON – The City of Fort Madison Fire Department will allow the controlled burning of leaves only from November 9 to December 8, 2019 without application for a temporary burning permit, subject to the [Read More…]
Lee County News
School, city seats up for grabs Tuesday
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…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Carolyn Kay Bohnenkamp, 76, Fort Madison
Carolyn Kay Bohnenkamp, 76, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 5:10 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 18, 1942 in Fort Madison, IA to Waldo & Eloyce Carrell [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Monday, Nov. 4, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 11/01/19 – 11:25 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 3600 block of Avenue L. 11/01/19 – 11:33 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 10/31/19 – 11:27 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Hailey Noel Gilman, 20, of Montrose, in the 2200 block of Avenue H, on a warrant for failure to appear. She was [Read More…]
Guest Authors
This Veteran’s Day, hug a vet – Empty Nest by Curt Swarm
The little green sign at 18th and Main Street, in downtown Keokuk, doesn’t really do it justice. One of the oldest National Cemeteries in the United States, older than Arlington National Cemetery, is located in [Read More…]
Sports
Hellige breaks top 25 in final x-country state meet
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT DODGE – To see him after the race, it was just another one. But for Holy Trinity Catholic’s Matt Hellige, his 24th place finish at the state cross country meet [Read More…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Viola M. Ramsey, 81, Fort Madison
Viola M. Ramsey, 81, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Danville Care Center in Danville, IA. She was born on October 28, 1938 in Fort Madison, IA [Read More…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Leonard D. Anderson, 87, Fort Madison
Leonard D. Anderson, 87, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 12:20 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was born on April 15, 1932 in Mt. [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019
Fort Madison Police Department 10/29/19 – 8:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Kristopher Lee Amberger, 50, at the police station on a charge of OWI-1st offense. He was released on a promise to appear. [Read More…]
Business
Hawes joins Pen City Current sales team
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Pen City Current is proud to announce an addition to its sales staff. Martha Hawes has joined the staff as a digital marketing sales consultant and brings close to [Read More…]
Sports
Crusaders one match from return to Cedar Rapids
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOSAUQUA – It’s was about 48 minutes of volleyball and suddenly Seymour’s season was over. The Lady Warriors put up very little struggle as the 8th-ranked Holy Trinity Crusaders rolled to [Read More…]
Obituaries
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Franklin James Peterson, 85, Fort Madison
Franklin “Frank” James Peterson, 85 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 7:12 am Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his home. He was born May 1, 1934 in Wisconsin, a son of Alfred and Hazel [Read More…]
Opinion
Mohrfeld is suited for the job – Letter to the Editor
I fully support, Matt Mohrfeld in the mayoral race for Fort Madison. Matt Mohrfeld has chosen to make Fort Madison home for his family and his very successful and growing business because he believes in [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Firefighters rescue deer from resident’s pool
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – On Friday morning, Fort Madison firefighters put their rescue skills to the test with an unusual victim that decided a fall swim was a good idea. What appeared to [Read More…]
Opinion
Pride of character is greater than trophies on the shelf
We watch sports for various reasons… entertainment, loyalty, certainly vicarious longings of days gone by. Most of us that played high school sports kind of shake and move with the games – be it football, [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Budget woes force closure of FM Salvation Army outlet
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Budget woes and lack of sales performance are forcing the closure of the Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center in Fort Madison. According to Major Leanna Tuttle, [Read More…]
Sports
Grayhounds sweep Fort Madison from regionals
BY JOHN BOHNENKAMPPCC SPORTS BURLINGTON — The start was perfect. And then it turned into a wake-up call. Fort Madison High School’s volleyball team struck early and often in Tuesday’s Class 4A regional semifinal against [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
City releases specifics of ATV, golf cart law
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The following is statement from the City of Fort Madison on the new law allowing golf carts, All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Task Vehicles on city streets with city limits. [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 10/25/19 – 8:55 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 400 block of 11th Street. 10/25/19 – 8:52 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Celebrations
Birth Announcement – Heidbreder
FORT MADISON – Courtney Six and Ashton Heidbreder are proud to announce the birth of their son Preston Lee Heidbreder on Oct. 19, 2019 at Fort Madison Community Hospital. Grandparents are Tisha Six, Cory Foster, [Read More…]
Opinion
Mayor endorses Mohrfeld, Rink, and Bowker – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor; Matt Mohrfeld has a vision for Fort Madison. A vision of a community that is structurally sound, that plans for the future without forgetting it’s past and isn’t afraid to be creative in [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Strong year for P.O.R.T. capped by 6th Boo-athlon
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A cavalcade of costumed runners showed up a on chilly Saturday morning to help raise funds for the continued progress of the city’s P.O.R.T. trails. The annual Spooktacular [Read More…]
Education
Graham named to 2019 All-State Band
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Lucy Graham, of Holy Trinity Catholic High School, has attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians by being selected as a member of the 2019 [Read More…]
Opinion
Mohrfeld has strong vision – Letter to the Editor
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…]
Opinion
Each Nov. 5 vote matters – Letter to the Editor
The election is right around the corner, are you ready to vote? Our local election, not unlike those on the national level, is extremely important. Our community needs to move forward, free from radicalism, misinformation [Read More…]
Opinion
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 my opinion I know this might be hurting me but this is for the citizens of Fort Madison Iowa Right [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 10/24/19 – 8:27 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 1700 block of Avenue B. 10/24/19 – 10:31 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Obituaries
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Donald L. Niggemeyer, 83, Fort Madison
Donald L. Niggemeyer, 83, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7:20 PM at the Ft. Madison Community Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1936 in Ft. Madison [Read More…]
Sports
Hounds surrender “County Seat” to Chiefs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Athletic Director Jeremy Swink got a chorus of “boooos” from a disgruntled Hound student section as he carried the “county seat” out and set it on [Read More…]
Sports
Hounds look for first winning season since 2010
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – This one means more than just the battle for Lee County. With the Keokuk Chiefs sitting at 5-3 and guaranteed a winning season, the Fort Madison Bloodhounds are [Read More…]
The Record
For the Record – Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019
Fort Madison Police Report 10/23/19 – 1:27 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1400 block of 34th Street. 10/23/19 – 6:24 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Shawn [Read More…]
Sports
Fort Madison boys can’t get out of tough Solon qualifier
Dennis finishes 35th for the Lady Hounds, who take 9th place BY PCC STAFF SOLON – Despite a year where the Bloodhound boys captured several cross-country titles with smart team running, the neither the boys [Read More…]
Lee County News
McCain convicted of first-degree murder
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOKUK – Twenty-five year old Adam Golden McCain of Fort Madison will spend the rest of his life in prison. That was the order of District 8B Judge Mary Ann Brown [Read More…]
Fort Madison News
Early morning fire destroys one garage, damages another
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – An early fire broke out at about 3 a.m Thursday morning in the 600 block of Avenue E destroying a garage. Firefighters were called to the alley behind 606 [Read More…]