BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – An 18-year-old Fort Madison man is facing additional charges after being arrested Monday in Missouri after allegedly stealing at least four vehicles in the past week in [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 06/19/18 – 9:58 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 600 block of 7th Street. 06/19/18 – 11:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/18/18 – 12:26 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1900 block of Avenue M. 06/18/18 – 3:51 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 06/15/18 – 8:10 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Samuel Joseph Johnson, 62, of Fort Madison in the 1400 block of 39th Street on a warrant for failure to appear. He [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Lee County supervisors have spent more than four months deliberating over the purchase of on-board computers for the Lee County Sheriff’s department, but final approval coulcd come as [Read More…]
The following is a list of events currently going on in north Lee County as submitted to Pen City Current City Band in the park The Fort Madison City Band will be performing in Central [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 06/13/18 – 7:37 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 600 block of Avenue E. 06/13/18 – 2:32 p.m. – Fort Madison police responded [Read More…]
The following is a list of events currently going on in north Lee County as submitted to Pen City Current LHLC picking up produce donations Live Healthy Lee County will be at the Fort Madison [Read More…]
The following is this week’s fishing report for southeast Iowa as provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the week ending Jun 20, 2018. Big Hollow Lake Water had cooled down some, but [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – As a result of the 2017-18 duck blind controversy, the Lee County Conservation Board has deeded over property that was in question as a result of Ameren Corp’s [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk man on felony and misdemeanor charges. Zachary Ray Boecker, 25, of Keokuk, Iowa was arrested on June 2nd, [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 06/08/18 – 1:10 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1300 block of 23rd Street. 06/08/18 – 2:20 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – A coalition kicked off efforts today at the Lee County Conversation District office near Montrose to look at future trail systems in Lee, Hancock, and Clark Counties. About [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/08/18 – 10:05 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Joshua Issac Daniels, 34, of Fort Madison, in the 200 block of Avenue G on a warrant for contempt of court out [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Lee County Supervisors will vote on increasing health insurance premiums in the county’s self-funded insurance program at Tuesday’s regular meeting. County employees will be looking at $50 increases [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 06/05/18 – 11:28 p.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a property damage accident at Hwy 61 and Henry Ladyn Drive. 06/05/18 – 2:47 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF The following is a list of events currently going on in north Lee County as submitted to Pen City Current CITY BAND PLAYS SUNDAY FORT MADISON – This Sunday in Central Part [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A new veterans’ health care bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump in a ceremony on Wednesday and local officials are looking forward to the [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of 2 Lee County residents on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges. Tiffany Marie Pennington, 27, of 4635 Ave J, Fort Madison, [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – The Old Settlers “Music in the Park” free summer concert series gets underway this month as part of the groups 18th year putting on the event. At each concert, [Read More…]
By LEE ANN SHAFFER-SMITH ISU Extension Outreach Coordinator DONNELLSON – This year Lee County is celebrating 100 years of organized county extension work. This long-established partnership with Iowa State University provides local citizens with access [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF WEST BURLINGTON – Great River Friends recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to students pursing health care careers. Ten $1,000 scholarships were given in two categories. Scholarships for high school seniors were awarded [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…]
Fort Madison Police Report 06/04/18 – 11:34 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 900 block of Avenue H. 06/04/18 – 1:34 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR MONTROSE – Lee County employees could face a significant bump in their health insurance premiums when the new fiscal year rolls around July 1 if they don’t participate in the [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 06/01/18 – 6:38 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 600 block of 34th Street. 06/01/18 – 10:43 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF The following is a list of events currently going on in north Lee County as submitted to Pen City Current SOROPTIMISTS MEET THURSDAY FORT MADISON – Soroptimist International of Fort Madison will [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/31/18 – 8:23 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary on 29th Place. 05/31/18 – 9:38 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 05/30/18 – 1:21 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism on Lanewood Drive. 05/30/18 – 3 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Stephen Samuel Bellamy, 20, of [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/29/18 – 10:49 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 5400 block of Avenue O. 05/29/18 – 11:07 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/25/18 – 9:18 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 4000 block of Avenue O. 05/25/18 – 1:34 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – You can still vote in person at the Lee County Auditor’s Office, 933 Avenue H, Fort Madison from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and at the South Lee Courthouse, [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/23/18 – 11:17 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the Fort Madison area. 05/23/18 – 11:26 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a [Read More…]
Dear Editor I want to go on record as endorsing Bob Morawitz for the office of State Representative for House District 83. Bob currently serves on the Fort Madison City Council and represents my ward. [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF DES MOINES – According to Judge Mary Ann Brown, the chairperson of the state’s 8B judicial district nominating commission, six area candidates have submitted their name as candidates for a seat vacated [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/21/18 – 12:45 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 2000 block of Avenue G. 05/21/18 – 10:22 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/18/18 – 8:55 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 900 block of 2nd Street 05/18/18 – 9:38 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/16/18 – 1:22 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 1300 block of Avenue J. 05/16/18 – 7:43 a.m. – Fort Madison police responded [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – The 2018 Live Healthy Lee County Local Food Guide is ready to assist you and your family on where to find fresh, locally grown produce; restaurants that use fresh, local foods; grocery [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERG PCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Lee County supervisors are looking at options to fill space in the North Lee County Office Building after hearing the state’s Workforce Development Center will be leaving [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 05/11/18 – 7:15 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 1400 block of Avenue D. 05/11/18 – 4:02 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/08/18 – 9:35 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 3400 block of Avenue L. 05/08/18 – 10:47 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of two Lee County men on felony drug charges. John Richard Jones, 36, of Keokuk, Iowa was arrested on May 9 [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – On Tuesday, May 8th Rocky the Recycler paid a visit to Central Lee Elementary School. Rocky gave presentations to approximately 170 students from pre-school to kindergarten. The students learned [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police report 05/04/18 – 6:14 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 2600 block of Avenue L. 05/04/18 – 10:03 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Live Healthy Lee County partners are working together to make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible for older Iowans through the launch of a fresh produce box project. According [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF KEOKUK – The Lee County Narcotics Task Force reports the arrest of a Keokuk, Iowa man on felony and misdemeanor drug charges. Monte Del Horner, 49, of 1027 Cedar Street, Keokuk, Iowa [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 04/29/18 – 10:20 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Teresa Ann Manning, no age listed, of Fort Madison in the 1700 block of Avenue H, for driving under suspension. She was [Read More…]
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