BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – It was full-on party at The Kensington in Fort Madison Thursday evening. The management and staff at the assisted living center were on hand to welcome more [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – If Lee County Attorney Ross Braden can sway Lee County Supervisors, the county will move from currently having two full-time attorneys to four full-time attorneys with one [Read More…]
CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A Wednesday evening fire has left a Clearview Heights home with smoke and fire damage. LeeComm dispatched Montrose firefighters to 2648 Clearview Heights where smoke was reported in [Read More…]
PCC STAFF PORT (Promoting Outdoor Recreation Trails) of Fort Madison will host the second annual Ugly Sweater Run on Sunday, December 2, 2018. This is a fundraising event for Phase III of the PORT Trails. [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Post season volleyball accolades keep coming in for area athletes. Holy Trinity Catholic’s senior Emily Box is was selected for, and is competing in, this weekend’s Senior All-Star Classic in [Read More…]
PCC STAFF The Fort Madison Middle School 8th grade girls took two games from Fairfield in Fort Madison on Monday. Fort Madison A and B teams both won their games. The ‘A’ team won 52-34 [Read More…]
submitted article LEE COUNTY – LCHD-Hospice has been helping families honor and remember their loved ones with their Tree of Love since 1992. The 2018 ornament is “Bridging to new beginnings”, designed by Mystic Images [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – Ms. Victoria Alsup is proud to announce the birth of her son Jacob John Alsup Seigfried on Oct. 29, 2018 at Fort Madison Community Hospital. The Pen City Current congratulates the family [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 11/13/18 – 6:22 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 2200 block of Avenue L. 11/13/18 – 9:54 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Elks Lodge Soup Supper will be held this year on Friday November 16, the same day as the Fort Madison Main Street Wine Walk at 719 Avenue [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/09/18 – 1:13 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 1900 block of 48th Street. 11/09/18 – 4:01 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Lee County Health Department’s first year of the Senior Produce Box Project has come to an end. The goal of the project was to get fresh produce donations into the [Read More…]
Vendor Show Saturday, November 17th, 10am-3pm McAleer Hall, 1111 Avenue E, Fort Madison 12 vendors including Boy Scout Troops 7 & 19 with provide breakfast items & baked goods. Pack 19 will have BBQ pork [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR CEDAR RAPIDS – A storybook season came to an end Friday amidst the tears and anguish of a Goliath that David couldn’t slay. Janesville sent the Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders [Read More…]
Geraldine Gregg Gross, 100, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at The Kensington. She was born on October 20, 1918 in Burlington, IA to Hiram G. & [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 11/8/18 – 7:43 p.m. – Fort Madison police cited Wyatt Lee McWhorter, 24, of Fort Madison at the police station on charges of no vehicle registration, no insurance, striking an unattended [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The celebrated and unique Fort Madison Santa Store is gearing up again for the annual children’s shopping season. P.A.W. animal shelter Director Sandy Brown, who’s been a [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR CEDAR RAPIDS – A two-point error in favor of the Holy Trinity girls volleyball team was the catalyst for a return trip to the Class 1A state championship. The Crusaders, [Read More…]
The Armour Star Food Plant United Way Campaign has raised a total of $19,616 for the 2018-2019 Campaign. This amount was raised due to generous support of our Employees through donations, food and bake sales, [Read More…]
John E. McCollum, 91, of Ft. Madison passed away at 10:20 AM on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1927 in Brookfield, MO to Leland and Ramah Riddle [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/7/18 – 5:41 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 1500 block of Avenue E. 11/7/18 – 10:55 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 11/6/18 – 8:06 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 1200 block of 28th Street. 11/6/18 – 9:51 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Francis P. Klesner, born January 29, 1940 passed away at approximately 11 pm, November 6, 2018 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Fred is survived by his wife, Jane, five children, six grandchildren, and six [Read More…]
Ronald Green, 58 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 9:12 pm Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. He was born 10/04/1960 in Louisiana, a son [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – FMCH is partnering with Quincy Medical Group to expand their hematology and oncology services. Dr. Pastorini is an Oncologist/Hematologist who will start seeing patients in the FMCH Annex Wednesday, November [Read More…]
PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison junior high girls basketball team swept Ottumwa at home Tuesday night. In the “A” game, Fort Madison won 41-4. Isabella Boeding had 13, Molly Knipe 10, Camille [Read More…]
Submitted article FORT MADISON – It’s a familiar quote from filmmaker, Woody Allen that’s meant to put humankind’s control over their own destiny in perspective. “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – The following is full list of events happening in the north Lee County area as submitted to Pen City Current. Kempker’s Ladies Night Kempkers True Value Rental will be holding a Ladies [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…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Been there – done that. Head Coach Melissa Freesmeier, if you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know yet, is taking the Holy Trinity Crusaders to [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/5/18 -8:17 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 3400 block of Avenue N. 11/5/18 – 10:57 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
PCC STAFF BURLINGTON – The Fort Madison Middle School girls A team downed Edward Stone Monday 37-15. Leaders in scoring were Camille Kruse with 26. Isabella Boeding threw in seven points, and Molly Knipe added [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – What was labeled as discussion and possible action on the use of fireworks within city limits, turned into the latter at the last minute. At Monday’s regular [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Griffin Muffler & Brake Center is spearheading a Diaper Drive for the month of November for the families of Lee County in need of an adequate amount [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Partners, in partnership with the Climax Molybdenum, the City of Fort Madison, the Fort Madison Police Department, and Shred-It will be holding a Shred-A-Thon on Saturday. The event is sponsored [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – An ordinance that would restrict the use of “jake braking” in specified areas of Lee County will be on its first reading at Tuesday’s Lee County Board [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An ordinance modifying the city’s fireworks regulations is scheduled to be discussed at Monday’s Fort Madison City Council meeting. The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fastenal outlet on the city’s west side has closed and consolidated operations with another area facility. According to Josh Anderson, Fastenal’s district manager for southeast Iowa, [Read More…]
Submitted release FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison YMCA will be hosting a Pretty in Pink Father and Daughter Dance on Friday at the Elks Lodge in Fort Madison. Registration forms are available at the [Read More…]
Submitted release FORT MADISON – Millions of travelers will hit the roads this Thanksgiving, traveling to family and friends’ homes for that long-awaited turkey dinner. To keep drivers and their passengers safe, The Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Department 11/2/18 – 9:12 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 200 block of Avenue E. 11/2/18 – 10:42 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
ANIAH ROSS PCC INTERN FORT MADISON – HTC has yet again put on a fantastic show. This year they have put their talents to the play, Leaving Iowa. This play is absolutely relatable to almost [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – The following is full list of events happening in the north Lee County area as submitted to the Pen City Current. American Legion Post 82 The American Legion Post 82 will meet [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/31/18 – 9:14 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 2000 block of Avenue B. 10/31/18 – 11:03 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Caesar J. Rashid, 93, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the home of his daughter, Karen, in Overland Park, KS. He was born on June 17, [Read More…]
David S. Stiffler, 43, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 8:22 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born on June 25, 1975, [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Senior Josie Pumphrey was named co-Player of the Year in the Southeast Conference volleyball on Tuesday. Pumphrey played libero for the Bloodhounds, who finished the year 20-12 [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – The following is full list of events happening in the north Lee County area as submitted to the Pen City Current. FMMS Fall Festival The Fort Madison Middle School Fall Harvest festival [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Lee County Health Department has announced Becky Worster, BSN, as the new Community Health and Nursing Program Director. Worster will manage and provide leadership in the day-to-day operations of [Read More…]
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