Mama Knows group to hold ofrenda in pocket park
Offering part of Sunday vigil in Fort Madison honoring slain soldier Vanessa Guillen FORT MADISON…
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Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Darlene M. Umthun, 96, Fort Madison
Darlene Mary Umthun, 96 years, of Fort Madison and formerly of Pilot Grove, Iowa, died…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Mary M. Kokjohn, 96, Fort Madison
Mary Maxine Kokjohn, age 96, passed away on July 7, 2020 at Fort Madison Community…
Self-taught groomer opens Shampooches downtown
BY KATIE SCOVILLEPen City Current FORT MADISON – Melissa Monroe has always loved animals. This…
Bloodhounds get big innings in win over Van Buren
BY PCC STAFF KEOSAUQUA – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds took advantage of two big innings…
PORT path may prompt city to revise sidewalk codes
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An amendment to the Fort Madison City Code…
Opposition surfaces to PORT’s 15th Street plans
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A $1.5 million proposed section of the P.O.R.T….
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Frank W. Sunden, 79, of Donnellson
Frank W. Sunden, 79, of Donnellson, IA, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at…
Lady Hounds split with BHS
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Bloodhounds used a big eight-run…
Hounds split with BHS in conference finale
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison will have to wait until…
Lady Hounds get pitching gems in sweep
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MT. PLEASANT – The Fort Madison Lady Hounds got two sparkling…
Abandoned home burns in Fort Madison early Thursday
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – Another abandoned home has been destroyed by fire in…
Task force makes two more arrests in Montrose
MONTROSE – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Montrose man…
Food Pantry to go back to inside service on July 6
FORT MADISON – Since mid March the Fort Madison Food Pantry has been operating on…
Retiree trying to start monthly lunch for first responders
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Who said there’s no such thing as a…
Hwy. 61 repaving project hits small snag
Crews had to pull 200 feet of new concrete due to plan errors BY CHUCK…
Lee County sees three more positive COVID cases
LCHD closing in on 50 reported confirmed cases in the county LEE COUNTY – The…
Pierce takes MARS Series debut at Speedway
BY BRIAN NEALPepsi Lee County Speedway DONNELLSON – Mother nature tried on multiple occasions to…
City fireworks display to go off as planned
Police issue reminder for 4th of July parking and safety guidelines FORT MADISON – Fort…
Councilwoman says everyone has a role to play – Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Fort Madison has a great many things going for it, history being one….
Canine Corral officially opens at Rodeo Park
FORT MADISON – Fort Madison officials and volunteers held a ribbon cutting at the new…
Museum holds rich history of Sheaffer family’s impact
Museum at 627 Ave. G returns to normal hours of operation BY JAN GARZASheaffer Pen…
Central Lee boys blow by Fort Madison Friday
BY PCC STAFF DONNELLSON – A seven-run second inning gave the Central Lee Hawks a…
Green Team makes donation to tree effort
FORT MADISON – The Green Team, a high school club under the direction of The…
Printy Funeral Home obituary – Dennis D. Hamma, 66, Nauvoo
Dennis Dean Hamma, 66, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Charles Super, 75, Fort Madison
Charles “Chuck” Super, 75, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Theresa A. Hillgartner, 60, Fort Madison
Theresa Ann Hillgartner, 60 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at…
Whaley’s homers seal sweep over Chiefs
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Lady Hounds collected just four…
Police chase lands one in Lee County Jail
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – A high speed chase Thursday afternoon has resulted…
Despite sparse help, volunteers spruce up three city homes
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Fort Madison Partners’ annual Paint-A-Thon is winding down…….
Korschgen Parade will be just a bit different this year
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – The 108th annual Charlie Korschgen 4th of July…
Williams brothers stymie Demons in sweep
(Fresh/soph duo is 4-0 on the year as Hounds lead Southeast Conference) BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC…
Reynolds impressed with area’s COVID efforts
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds climbed up on the…
Gov. Reynolds to stop in Fort Madison Tuesday
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will be stopping in…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary- Donald G. Boldt, 86, Fort Madison
Donald G. Boldt, 86, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 11:38 a.m. on Friday, June…
Hy-Vee recalls bagged garden salad mix
WEST DES MOINES – Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling its…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Elizabeth Edwards, 75, Fort Madison
Elizabeth Edwards, 75, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 9:47 p.m. on Sunday, June 21,…
Southwest Chief to go to three days per week Oct. 1
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – As Iowa Bridge and Culvert literally makes its…
For the Record – June 17, 2020
Fort Madison Police Report06/15/20 – 2:28 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Christine Michelle Pennington,…
RiverFest lease prompts council to reassess fees
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A dust up at the Fort Madison City…
Barr Memorial Chapel obituary – Frances C. Nerhus, 75, Fort Madison
Frances Christine “Chris” Nerhus, 75 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 11:42 am Saturday…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Benita B. Coons, 94, Fort Madison
Benita B. Coons, 94, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June…
Motorola bids on county digital radio transition
Stand-alone proposal is over $10 million, but shared network could save taxpayers on project BY…
Pen City Current-Lee listings
Light up the Sky RaffleHelp support the Fort Madison 4th of July Fireworks show by…
Task force makes three county drug arrests
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrests…
City’s attorney says “nothing weird” about Niggemeyer resignation deal
Niggemeyer’s resignation needs council approval, Mohrfeld’s signature BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – In…
King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary – Cheryl Connors, 70, Fort Madison
Cheryl Connors, 70, of Ft. Madison passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 10:06…
“Fotog” puts studio in Old Lee County Bank
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Dan Dalstra has spent his professional life chronicling…
Birth Announcement – Morgan
KEOKUK – Jeri Ann Morgan, of Keokuk, is proud to announce the birth of her…
Harter, Graham get annual Kiwanis awards
FORT MADISON – The Fort Madison Kiwanis announced their annual scholarships this week. Nathanial Harter…