Fort Madison Police Report 12/12/19 – 9:39 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Kimmi Jo Nelson, 21, of Fort Madison in the 600 block of Avenue G, on a charges of violation of a no [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Several efforts are underway to minimize the impact of vaping and e-cigarette usage in public and with underage users. On Thursday, the Fort Madison Police Department issued a [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 12/11/19 – 1:38 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 2600 block of Avenue L. 12/11/19 – 4:55 p.m. – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 12/10/19 – 10:01 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 2400 block of Henry Ladyn Drive. 12/10/19 – 1:40 p.m. – Fort [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 12/09/19 – 6:42 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 1900 block of 48th Street. 12/10/19 – 8:08 a.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
DONNELLSON – The Lee County Republican Central Committee held its annual Christmas Carry-in Party Monday, December 2, at the Pilot Grove Community Center in Donnellson. Many friends and supporters enjoyed great dining of Pork Loin, [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – With state health officials pulling inspections for tanning salons in Iowa, Lee County is looking at an ordinance to police operations themselves. Lee County Health Department Administrator Michele Ross [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – County building improvements totaling more than $650,000 could prompt officials to issue bonds to help pay for the work. After Tuesday’s regular Lee County Board of Supervisor’s meeting, Lee [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – The following is a list of current events and happenings in Fort Madison and north Lee County as submitted to the Pen City Current. These listings are updated throughout the week and [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 12/6/19 – 10:19 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 200 block of 23rd Street. 12/6/19 – 2:07 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Southeastern Iowa for open office hours. Jared Hershberger, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Hershberger will be on [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 12/5/19 – 6:32 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 2500 block of Hwy. 61. 12/5/19 – 8:49 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 12/04/19 – 9:12 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 2400 block of Henry Laydn Drive. 12/04/19 – 1:28 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 12/02/19 – 8:14 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 1500 block of Avenue G. 12/02/19 – 11:59 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Reimbursement deficiencies are forcing some logistical cuts, at a minimum, from services provided by Lee County Emergency Medical Services. Bill Young, executive director of Lee County EMS, told [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/27/19 – 5:13 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1900 block of Avenue E. 11/28/19 – 3:48 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – The following is a list of current events and happenings in Fort Madison and north Lee County as submitted to the Pen City Current. PORT Ugly Sweater Fun RunThe annual fundraiser for [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF FORT MADISON – In remembrance of Veteran’s Day and the 244th anniversary of the Marine Corp, Lt. Col. Jeff Reichman USMC-Res spoke to the Jean Espy Chapter of the Daughters of the [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/25/19 – 6:42 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 3000 block of Avenue C. 11/25/19 – 11:58 a.m. – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
11/22/19 – 1:13 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 1200 block of Avenue H. 11/23/19 – 7:34 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of [Read More…]
DONNELLSON – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will be hosting a Bioreactor Field Day on Thursday, December 5 from 10:00 am to noon. Event will be at Bill [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/20/19 – 1:46 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1200 block of 35th Street. 11/20/19 – 7:53 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – A recent inspection of county bridges has resulted in additional weight restrictions being placed on 15 county bridges. At Tuesday’s regular Lee County Board of Supervisor’s meeting, supervisors approved [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/19/19 – 12:49 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1700 block of Avenue E. 11/19/19 – 1:52 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
Detour is a 56-mile run through three counties MOUNT PLEASANT – Local officials are concerned that a bridge closure on Hwy. 218 near Salem will send heavy traffic on secondary roads and bridges in Lee [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/15/19 – 2:45 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Stewart Spindlow, 33, of Fort Madison in the 1500 block of Avenue E, on charges of driving while barred. He was released [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – Hy-Vee Food Stores in Fort Madison and Keokuk are hosting a chili supper, free will offering, fundraiser for Lee County Crime Stoppers on Tuesday, November 19th. 4–7 P.M. The yearly event has [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/14/19 – 12:36 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a hit and run in the 900 block of Avenue D. 11/14/19 – 7:37 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/13/19 – 10:22 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Jessica Kim Bower, 29, of Fort Madison in the 300 block of 12th Street on a warrant for failure to appear. She [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 11/12/19 – 2:11 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Payton Wrage Van Pelt-Vice, 24, of Fort Madison in the 2700 block of Avenue K, on a charges of criminal trespass, driving [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – The following is a list of current events and happenings in Fort Madison and north Lee County as submitted to the Pen City Current. LCHD Hospice CelebrationThursday beginning at 3 p.m., Lee [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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 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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
LEE COUNTY – Women landowners, farmers and ag retailers will have the opportunity to meet again this fall and winter to learn more about agronomy and related agricultural topics through distance-learning sessions of Agronomy in [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Federal port designation for the entire state bordering the Mississippi River also discussed. BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR QUINCY – A panel of the top rural Internet executives convened Friday in Quincy to talk about the [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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 Police Report 10/22/19 – 9:14 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 1600 block of 20th Street. 10/22/19 – 10:55 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Christopher [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/21/19 – 9:53 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Bradley Robert Bohnenkamp, 33, of Fort Madison in the 600 block of 10th Street on a charge of driving under suspension. He [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF WEST POINT – Former Vice-President Joe Biden, a 2020 candidate for president, will visit Lee County on Wednesday. The event will be held at Small Grand Things, 1903 West Point Road, West [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/18/19 – 9:19 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 2400 block of Avenue L. 10/18/19 – 10:19 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/15/19 – 12:24 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident in the 700 block of 7th Street. 10/15/19 – 12:58 p.m. – Fort Madison [Read More…]
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