The following is a list of current events and happenings in Fort Madison and north Lee County as submitted to the Pen City Current. Caregiver ConnectionDebbie Green from FMCH Hospice will join us on Oct [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOKUK – The 1st-degree murder trial of a 25-year-old Fort Madison man is in the hands of District 8B Chief Judge Mary Ann Brown. Prosecutors, who’ve charged Adam Golden McCain of [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOKUK – A compelling day of testimony opened the bench trial of 25-year old Adam McCain Wednesday in South Lee County Court. McCain, whose was last staying with his grandmother in [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/14/19 – 10:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Casey Joe Wolf, 38, of Fort Madison, in the 900 block of Avenue F, on a warrant for violation of probation and [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOKUK – The murder trial of a 25-year-old Fort Madison man is set to begin Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. in south Lee County Court. Adam Golden McCain, 25, is charged [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/11/19 – 9:36 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 800 block of 10th Street. 10/11/19 – 11:35 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Now that’s he on a first name basis with Lee County Economic Development Group CEO Dennis Fraise, Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg settled into a state economic development [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/09/19 – 8:02 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Tammy Sue Price, 50, of Fort Madison on a charge of harassment. She was released upon citation. 10/09/19 – 8:19 a.m. – [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/08/19 – 8:02 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Tammy Sue Price, 50, in the 1700 block of Avenue L, on a charge of harassment. She was released upon citation. 10/08/19 [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/7/19 – 11:02 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Pele Oscar Wise, 41, of Fort Madison in the 800 block of Avenue G. He was taken to the Lee County Jail [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/04/19 – 8:45 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 2000 block of Avenue B. 10/04/19 – 10:34 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 10/02/19 – 1:48 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a shoplifter in the 1800 block of Avenue H. 10/02/19 – 12:48 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Friday was National Manufacturing Day and the Lee County Economic Development group became the county’s largest cookie jar and delivered 4,250 cookies to Lee County Manufacturers – one for [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – Theresa Greenfield didn’t even mention her Democratic opponents for the 2020 spring primary, but went straight after Joni Ernst on Thursday to about 20 locals at a sandwich [Read More…]
The following is a list of current events and happenings in Fort Madison and north Lee County as submitted to the Pen City Current. Weekly Book SaleFriends of the Fort Madison Public Library is holding [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/30/19 – 1:14 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 900 block of Avenue H. 10/01/19 12:27 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 9/25/19 – 7:07 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism on Tammy Lane. 09/25/19 – 12:54 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Former Lee County Sheriff Harry Dee “Buck” Jones died Friday morning after a battle with cancer. King-Lynk Funeral Home posted a partial obituary indicating services have been set for [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR KEOKUK – An 8th District judge has ruled that a 25-year-old Fort Madison man wasn’t tricked into making incriminating statements to investigators after he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/24/19 – 3:43 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a property damage accident at the intersection of 12th Street and Avenue F. 09/25/19 – 7:07 a.m. – [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/23/19 – 7:13 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 3400 block of Avenue N. 09/23/19 – 7:37 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/18/19 – 11:00 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of vandalism in the 400 block of 34th Street. 09/18/19 – 11:30 a.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Hattie [Read More…]
The following is a list of current events and happenings in Fort Madison and north Lee County as submitted to the Pen City Current. Bloodhound Booster EventsThe Fort Madison Bloodhound Booster Club is hosting a [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/17/19 – 11:11 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 2200 block of Avenue L. 09/17/19 – 3:11 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A new agreement was approved Monday that will provide for additional voting members to the regional mental health board to help with new state laws providing for children’s [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/16/19 – 8:05 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a shoplifter in the 2600 block of Avenue L. 09/16/19 – 5:38 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 009/13/19 – 5:12 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 2500 block of Henry Ladyn Drive. 09/13/19 – 9:13 p.m. – Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/12/19 – 9:14 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Ryan J. Carter, 42, of Fort Madison on a charge of driving under suspension. He was released upon citation. Lee County Sheriff’s [Read More…]
MONTROSE – Lee County Conservation has two exciting free programs set for Saturday, September 21st. The first, a paddle on the Mississippi, starts from Ortho Access Boat Ramp and will end at Heron Bend, where [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/10/19 – 9:44 p.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Jade Leightann Morris, 32, of Fort Madison at the intersection of 35th Street and Avenue N on a charge of driving while [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/10/19 – 2:01 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 6100 block of Reve Court. 09/10/19 – 6:52 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/06/19 – 9:04 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of larceny/theft in the 1400 block of Avenue M. 09/06/19 – 3:20 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR WEST POINT – Motorists in and through West Point will have to check their speedometers a bit more frequently after city officials voted to slow down traffic on Monday night. At [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – During the week of September 9, 2019, the United Way of the Great River Region will kick off the Fall 2019 campaign with a goal of raising $200,000 to [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR LEE COUNTY – Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man who led officers on a chase and then fled on foot into the woods near Ambrosia Lane just after [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/05/19 – 9:26 a.m. – Fort Madison Police cited Paige Heather Van Fleet, 20, of Fort Madison, in the 400 block of 4th Street on a charge of driving under suspension. [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – Lee County Auditor Denise Fraise joins Secretary of State Paul Pate and County Auditors across Iowa in encouraging all eligible residents to participate in National Voter Registration Month by registering to vote [Read More…]
LEE COUNTY – The United Way of the Great River Region will soon be accepting grant applications for funding in 2020. The United Way of the Great River Region (UWGRR) partners with not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/04/19 – 11:18 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 2600 block of Avenue L. 09/04/19 – 10:32 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 09/03/19 – 11:47 p.m. – Fort Madison Police arrested Brett Allen Michael Montgomery, 26, of Keokuk, in the 1300 block of 33rd Street on a charge of driving while barred. He [Read More…]
FORT MADISON – Griffin Muffler & Brake Center of Fort Madison, IA is spearheading the Annual Diaper Drive for the month of September for the families of Lee County in need of an adequate amount [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 08/30/19 – 8:58 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 2500 block of Avenue D. 08/30/19 – 11:33 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY PCC STAFF LEE COUNTY – Fort Madison City offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. All City offices will reopen Tuesday, September 3rd. Residents with Monday garbage pick-up will [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 08/28/19 – 9:31 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a larceny/theft in the 700 block of Avenue G. 08/28/19 – 11:06 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR FORT MADISON – A Fort Madison man charged with murder in the death of Keokuk woman earlier this year, wants statements made to police on the night of his arrest stricken [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR MONTROSE – A rural parking ordinance that several Lee County Department heads said would be a useful tool in dealing with nuisance infringements on rights of way, was voted down by [Read More…]
Fort Madison Police Report 08/22/19 – 2:11 a.m. – Fort Madison Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 1600 block of Avenue H. 08/22/19 – 1:10 p.m. – Fort Madison Police responded [Read More…]
The following is the Record report from Aug. 12-16th during the Pen City Current’s summer break. The remainder of the reports from Aug. 17th to Aug. 21 will run in Friday’s edition. Fort Madison Police [Read More…]
Submitted article LEE COUNTY – This year marks the first time that city and school Elections are combined. There will be no School Board Elections in September. The date for this combined Election will be [Read More…]
BY CHUCK VANDENBERGPCC EDITOR DONNELLSON – Out of sight doesn’t necessarily have to mean out of mind. Ralph and Colleen Krogmeier of Donnellson have taken their first generation dairy farm and spun off a small, [Read More…]
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